Record ID: HAMP-243A37
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman (AD 43-80) copper alloy Colchester-derivative with two pierced lugs brooch, missing its spring mechanism and pin. It measures 46.07mm in length and weighs 4.70g. The wings are D-shaped in cross-section (being flat to the reverse) and span 15.31mm. One wing is shorter than the other (c.7mm to 5mm) although both have a transverse groove close to the end of the wing, suggesting the shorter hasn't suffered any damage to its length. The shorter wing is also slightly horizontally offset to the other. To the reverse is a double-pierced lug, the top of which extends above…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-22D716
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1250-1400) copper alloy seal matrix with a circular die and hexagonally-faceted handle, terminating in a pierced quatrefoil above a quadruple-ridged moulded collar. The object stands 25.46mm in height and weighs 12.39g. The die measures 21.53mm in diameter. The die bears a legend, perhaps *S'An(D)R[...]W[....]SLE , around a squirrel bending forwards, its long bushy tail curling behind its body to the top of its head, and two long limbs forward, the fore-arm reaching towards an open mouth having just deposited a nut there. With thanks to Laura Burnett for her help readi…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-22A991
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Palaeolithic flint flake (500,000-10,001 BC), measuring 86.39x56.04x11.47mm and weighing 60g (to the nearest whole gram). The colour of the flint on both faces varies, from light grey to a light orangy yellow. There is possible evidence of short, semi abrupt retouch along the mesial edges - this is more visible on the ventral face. The flint is in a point at the distal end.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-222E28
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint handaxe of the Lower Palaeolithic (500,000-180,000 BC). The implement is ovate in shape and bi-facially worked being roughly symmetrical, with one side more convex than the other (which is rather flatter). The flake removals cover the whole of both surfaces, and the flint has been hit from several different directions with concentration towards the edges. The colour of the flint on both faces varies, from dark to light orange, or 'toffee' coloured. Measures 122.46x79.96x32.86mm and weighs 288g (to the nearest whole gram).
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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