Record ID: NMS-8A6CF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch with a Harlow-type spring mechanism, pin and catchplate flap missing. Much of the head and spring is obscured by corrosion products. The upper part of the bow is decorated with knurled ribs, and the foot kicks forward. Mackreth 2011, 60, type X.d, cf. pl. 37, no. 1435. Length 41.5mm. Wingspan 18mm. c.43 - c.80. (findspot no. 13 on annotated aerial photograph in file)
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-8CC8F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle frame, with all but one side of one loop missing. Both were probably oval. Externally the sides and edge(s) are decorated with very slight vertical ribs. There are triangular bosses in the centre and at either end of the edge(s). No close parallel noted. Estimated length 28mm. Width 15mm. c.1450 - c.1540. (findspot no. 8 on annotated aerial photograph in file)
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-8D2851
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval pendent leaf from sword belt hanger, cast plate with engraved decoration, rivet-hole at springing of hooked end with globular terminal (retaining broken suspension loop from missing mount), corroded iron rivet at trefoil terminal. Width 21mm. Length 53mm. 1.5mm thick. See Read (2001), fig.26, no.373. Late 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Saturday 9th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-897236
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy circular brooch of Roman date, probably dating from the 2nd or 3rd century. A separate strip of silver has been applied round the edge of the disc; this element has led to the find being declared as potential Treasure. The copper alloy disc has a raised rim on the front face. A copper alloy rivet through the centre of the disc would have secured the central setting of maybe glass or gem, which is now missing. On the reverse is a single pin lug through which is a copper alloy axis bar with a domed head at one end, and the remains of a sprung pin. It has two turns of the …
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Castleford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8C1027
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy side-looped spearhead of Middle Bronze Age date, about 1550 BC - 1250 BC; Davis Groups 2-6, probably Group 6. Only the butt end and the two side loops survive intact; the remainder of the object is now missing due to old breaks. It is cylindrical in form, tapering towards the now missing blade end. On each side is an integrally cast loop that are pointed oval in form and flattened against the side of the spear perhaps as a result of post-depositional damage. The loops are 16.5mm long, 6.5mm wide and project 3.5mm from the wall of the socket. The ent…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: NMS-8A1924
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unusual post-medieval copper alloy sword belt hanger. Trapezoidal plate, upper edge with two small triangular notches between two large semi-circular cut-outs, vertical bordering lines of engraving in pseudo cable decoration, a large central perforation flanked by two smaller ones (rivets missing) and a large loop projects in the same plane from the base. Length 30mm. Width 31mm. 2mm thick. Nothing similar in Read 2001 and 2008. Later 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2022
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Record ID: NMS-8CDA88
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy sharp hooked dress fastener of hollow semi-circular cross-section tapering from a missing open end to a narrower, closed end from which springs a corroded and broken integral hook. An offset along the length of the long sides lies flat against a sheet back-plate with a rectangular cut-out. The worn convex face is decorated with an engraved cross-hatched lozengiform pattern inlaid with niello. Length 37mm. Width 14mm. Thickness 9mm. Cf. Ward Perkins 1940, pl. LXXVI no.9. Read 2008 early post-medieval Class C Type 3. Early 16th century.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-8A4458
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval copper alloy sharp hooked dress fastener of hollow semi-circular cross-section tapering from a missing open end to a narrower, closed end from which springs an integral hook. An offset along the length of the long sides lies flat against a sheet back-plate, partly broken across a circular cut-out. The convex face is decorated with a pair of transverse grooves at both ends framing an engraved cross-hatched lozengiform pattern, no trace of niello. Length 30mm. Width 14mm. Thickness 9mm. Cf. Ward Perkins 1940, pl. LXXVI no.9. Read 2008 early post-medieval Class C…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
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Record ID: NMS-911B87
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilt copper alloy mount for the suspension of a pendant, a D-sectioned bar with fleur-de-lis terminals, three rivet holes, two pairs of transverse rib mouldings and in the centre a suspension loop folded onto the reverse and retaining the remains of an iron spindle. Very little gilding remains. Length 138mm. Width or height at the centre 22mm. Thickness 5mm. 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E5597
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval mount, probably from a box or casket. It is made from a piece of thick wire, about 2.5mm in diameter. The ends have been hammered flat and decorated with a chevron then two transverse bands, then a small domed area round a rivet hole. Both ends are the same. The holes have been punched from the front of the mount leaving displaced metal on the reverse. The flange of thin metal beyond the rivet hole is rounded and seems to be complete at one end, but is square and is probably a break at the other end. The centre of the mount is still circular in section and the …
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E9C36
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix probably dating from about 1300 - 1400. The circular matrix has a fluted conical handle on the reverse, terminating in worn rounded perforated knop. The design is of a lion rampant inside a border formed of two intertwined squares creating an eight pointed star. There is a letter in each external angle forming the legend: "S' SECRETI" meaning 'secret seal'. Compare other matrices with this legend but different designs such as NMS-DFA0E5, ESS-A3AA61 and SF-6BD251 which notes that: "This is an anonymous seal matrix of Medieval date. Harvey and McGuinn…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F3C64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible conical weight of uncertain date, probably Medieval or Post Medieval. It has a circular base and is a rough cone shape. There is a sub-circular hole in the base, projecting for 4.2mm. At just over 1oz in mass, this weigh when clean and new may have been intended as a 1oz weight.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F5D35
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell dating from about 1600-1800. The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is about 7.8mm long, 12.9mm wide, 4.6mm thick and has an inverted 'U'-shaped aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a sub-circular sound hole (one is damaged). Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. The surface of the bell is too wo…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8F9E42
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper alloy vessel leg of Medieval to early Post Medieval date, about 1200 - 1600. Only the foot of the leg survives. The leg is a rounded rectangle in section, but with a pronounced central vertical rib, and has a thickened and rounded foot. An interesting feature is a possible repair; a cavity in the side of the leg has been filled with metal of a different alloy; lead alloy or gunmetal having a dark grey colour. The rest of the leg has a patchy grey green patina. The break is patinated.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8CC104
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a half groat of Edward III (1327 - 1377), Pre-Treaty period (1351 - 1361), Series G (1356 - 1361), type a. London mint. See North number 1201. The coin is slightly crumpled.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8EFFF2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early Medieval (probably florid) cruciform brooch dating from AD 475 - 570. Only a fragment of the foot of the brooch survives; the flat area below the bow. It is decorated with two transverse bands in strong relief above double raised arches, probably the eyebrows of the horse head found on the foot of cruciform brooches. On the reverse projects a flange of metal; the remains of the catchplate. Unusually, and casting some doubt on the identification, the catchplate is not parallel with the sides of the brooch. The edges are all damaged and worn, making the original s…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-8C7D77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman coin; a radiate of Gordian III (238 - 244), dating from AD 241 - 242 (Reece Period 12). P M TR P IIII COS II P P reverse showing Apollo seated left holding laurel branch and resting left arm on a lyre. Mint of Rome. See Sear Volume III number 8647 which cites RIC 139.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd May 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-8EB3F4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring, probably made from part of a late Roman flat-section bracelet. The ring is 'C' shaped in plan, with two rectangular terminals, each having a recessed dot in the centre and separated from the hoop by a pair of transverse grooves. The band of the ring is decorated with a string of recessed dots extending down the centre of the outer surface, flanked on either side with ring-and-dot designs. The surface of the ring is very corroded, making the detail difficult to identify. The inside of the band is undecorated. The entire ring has a rectangular cross-sect…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-8CCAA1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and misshapen Medieval to post-Medieval sheet copper-alloy open thimble or 'sewing ring' (c. 1450-c. 1550). Holmes 1988: 2, fig. 4. This thimble is circular in cross-section and the side tapers inwards from the base towards the top. The outer face has a spiralling line of four revolutions of drilled sub-triangular pits. It spirals in an anti-clockwise direction from the bottom towards the top. There are no manufacturing marks. This thimble is drab reddish brown with patches of bright green corrosion products. Height: 8.36mm; width: 20.50mm; thickness: 18.77mm…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-89CC51
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy oval buckle frame (Meols type 11) dating from AD 1250 - 1450. The frame has a D-shaped cross section and an offset and recessed bar on the inside edge of the frame for the attachment of the buckle pin. The copper alloy pin tapers to a blunt point and is formed of a single strip of copper alloy bent around the inside edge of the buckle frame. The outside edge of the frame has a recess for the addition of a present copper alloy sheet roller which is formed of a single strip of copper alloy bent round the frame and has a longitudinal engraved line around the centr…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd March 2019
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