Record ID: IOW-253777
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1400-c. 1600). Half of the bezel and less than half of the hoop have survived. When complete, the bezel was oval. At the centre an incomplete design within a recess is unclear. Surrounding the design are radiating grooves forming a star-like design. Close to the edge is an oval groove. The shoulder of the hoop. 'D'-shaped in cross-section, tapers in width from the bezel towards a transverse break. This finger-ring has a shiny greenish brown patina and the breaks are old. Height: 12.81mm; width: 13.35mm; th…
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 2nd March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-22F6B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). In plan, the mount is in the form of two sub-oval terminals, bulbous at the front. They are divided by a smaller sub-rectangular feature at the centre consisting of two transverse parallel ribs. The rear is flat and at each end there is a tapering integral spike/rivet. These are 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The mount is reddish brown with flecks of a green patina. Height: 21.85mm; width: 6.99mm; thickness of plate: 1.97mm; overall thickness: 10.22mm. Weight: 2.00g. A similar mount has been pub…
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-2271B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-1649). Struck at the Tower mint under the King. Group D. Initial mark: star, 1640-1641 (North 1991: 162, ref: 2258). Obverse: [ ]LVS.D:G:M:B:F[ ]; Crowned bust facing left with II (mark of value) behind the head Reverse: .I[ ]THRONVM.FIRMAT. (Justice strengthens the throne); Oval garnished shield Diameter: 15.5mm. Weight: 0.79g. DA=12:7-8. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 2nd March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-21E925
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and slightly corroded post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by Alexander Carter of Portsmouth, 1648-1672. Williamson 1889: 267, ref: 139. Obverse: *ALEXANDER . CARTER .; A pair of scales and a wheatsheaf Reverse: * IN . PORTSMOVTH; * C *//A . K Diameter: 15.7mm. Weight: 0.69g. DA=12:6. Other similar tokens issued by Alexander Carter have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See finds: HAMP-47E5B5 and HAMP-9C06E0. Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens issued in the Seventeenth Century (2 volumes).
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 2nd March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-21A517
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Mesolithic flint blade (10000 BC-4001 BC) The blade is broadly rectangular in plan, triangular in cross-section and has no cortex. The dorsal face has four flake removal scars divided by sharp and prominent arrises. The ventral face has no bulb of percussion but does have diffuse ripples. There may be a small length of retouch on the proximal end of the ventral face. However, this may be damage. The proximal end is not in the form of a striking platform and appears to have been battered. The flint is mid-grey overall and translucent around the edges. It has off-white …
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-211542
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval (1450-1550) copper alloy single-loop buckle frame, missing its pin. The frame measures 27.6x15.3x3.0mm (internal 20.3x7.3mm) and weighs 2.8g. The frame is kidney shaped with an expanded front lip which is steeply bevelled towards the inner edge, flanked by two transverse ridges. A similar buckle can be found in Whitehead, pg.25; no.117, which he dates from 1450-1550.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th March 2014
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Record ID: HAMP-2093B1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An apparently complete Medieval (1250-1450) copper alloy three piece composite openwork strap end. It measures 50.4mm in length, 5.00mm in max thickness (at the acorn knop - the strap end itself is 2.75mm thick) and weighs 8.76g. The strap end comprises a forked spacer and two plates. The upper plate has openwork decoration while the backplate is plain and undecorated. Both plates have a trefoil cut-out at the open end. In shape, the strap end has a circular section and a rectangular section. The forked spacer ends in an acorn knop (9.5mm in length, max. 5.5mm wide and oval in cross…
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: WILT-1F4266
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGG/G or SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-1F3532
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGG/G or SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-1EC191
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGG/G or SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-1EB241
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left, club or trophy on shoulder, dragging a captive from right. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-1DF525
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGG/G reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-1DB234
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGG/G reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-1D9D55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388-402 (Reece Period 21). VICTORIA AVGG/G reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left holding a wreath. Possibly mint of Rome. cf. LRBC 778-81; RIC 56.
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Urchfont', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1CEC04
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (1350-1450) composite buckle, missing its two sheet plates. It measures 29.2mm in length and 22.4mm in max.width (at the frame). It weighs 3.2g. The object comprises an oval lipped frame with a triangular knop on the outside edge and an integral forked spacer plate. The internal measurements of the frame are 10.4x16.9mm. The forked spacer is 13.2mm wide behind the frame (where there is a worn thickened transverse ridge 2.8mm thick). The pin bar and pin are now missing. Egan & Pritchard comment, 'These buckles with their distinctive composite plates seem to hav…
Created on: Saturday 1st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.