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Record ID: NMS-00FC81
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead weight, probably for 1 ounce troy, thick and discoidal with an engraved single-line edge-to-edge cross on one face. There is a slight concavity in the centre of the other. Diameter 20.6 - 21.2mm. Thickness 9.7mm. Weight 31.66g / 1.0189oz. Not closely datable, perhaps 12th - 15th century.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th April 2014
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Record ID: NMS-016691
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete elaborately decorated medieval copper alloy domed thimble, the full height and about half surviving. A band around the base is left plain and is slightly thicker than the remainder. On the sides the spces around a shallow engraved zig-zag are filled with horizontal lines of tiny round indentations. Above this the gap between two encircling lines is occupied by a much narrower zig-zag. On the almost pointed dome there are five concentric rings of similar indentations around the undecorated peak which is surrounded by a square formed by four short engraved lines. Cf. an examp…
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
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Record ID: NMS-006616
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Almost complete medieval copper alloy sword belt hanger, with the corner of one end missing. There are two integral suspension loops, three attachment holes and symmetrical foliar decoration moulded in counter-relief (and partly obscured by corrosion). This form of hanger is very much less common than the standard triple-looped variety (e.g. Read 2008, no. 793). One complete example of this present type is known (GLO-BAF1E7) along with two fragmentary pieces (BERK-4341A3 and NMS-2A9906). M-shaped hooked plates were suspended from the loops (ibid. nos. 790-2). Length 62.5mm. Height 29m…
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-000E17
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy spur leather attachment engaged with a copper alloy D-sectioned ring. The attachment consists of a rectangular plate with an integral loop springing from a short edge and secured by an integral rivet on reverse. Two other Norfolk examples of this arrangement have the addition of a staple that is engaged with the ring, from Gayton (HER 29715, NMS-2F5756) and Lyng (HER 52536, NMS-692453). Length and width of attachment 26.5 and 15.7mm. External and internal diameter of ring 17.5 and 12mm. 14th - 15th century.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th April 2014
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Record ID: NMS-00CE60Z
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon to post-medieval tapering cylindrical lead spindle whorl. Diameter 23.5mm. Thickness 15.5mm. Hole diameter 10 - 12mm. Weight 43.66g. 11th - 16th century.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-053586
Object type: SHIELD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman iron shield boss, which has been fire damaged. It is circular in plan and domed, and decoration is now not apparent. Dimensions: It is 85.1mm in diameter and 45mm high
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-FF7484
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy circular loop with an incomplete integral socketed collar, probably part of a key. A small hole near the end of the socet is either damage or a casting flaw. The socket is circular (diameter 6mm). Extant length 40mm. External diameter of loop or bow 29mm. Broadly comparable with an example from Licolnshire (NLM-7B75F1). Mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
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Record ID: NMS-FF24E6
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and distorted Roman copper alloy military harness mount, domed and ovoid A curving arm on one long edge ends in a disc terminal. Most of the opposite edge is probably a break. It has been bent inwards and the remains of an integral projection from the rear was probably for attachment. Comparable terminals can be seen on Oldenstein 1976, Taf. 67, Nr. 8801 and 883, although these objects are not domed. Extant length 29.5mm. Width 30mm. 2nd - 3rd century.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
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Record ID: NMS-009495
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy finger ring without a bezel and with a flat-sectioned hoop of decorated with a punched stylised foliar motif repeated six times and separated by transverse grooves. There is some distortion because the hoop has sprung apart at a break, but the soldered butt-joint has held firm. Diameter c.18.5mm. Width 4.9mm. Thickness 0.7mm. 17th - 18th century.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th April 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F3BDF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A pierced post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of Charles I (1625-1649). Rose Type 2 (North 2291). Initial mark: unclear, dating to 1636-1644. Mint of London. North (1975, 140). It measures 13.52mm in diameter and 0.84mm in thickness; it weighs 0.54g. It now has a sub-square flan, and has been pierced, possibly for re-use as jewellery. The piercing is located at about 11 o'clock on the obverse, corresponding to about 1 o'clock on the reverse.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 18th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FB2FB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 10cf3b (possibly) (North 1042) dating to c. 1307-1309. Mint of London. North (1975, 25). Worn, the coin measures 17.4mm in diameter, 0.58mm in thickness and weighs 0.826g. This coin has suffered some minor circumferential losses.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FB6593
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval silver groat of Mary I (1553-1558). Privy mark: pomegranate (North 1960), dating to 1553-1554. Mint of London. North (1975, 104). The coin is very worn and cracked through the centre. It measures 22.5mm in diameter, 0.61mm in thickness and weighs 1.60g
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FBDAF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped post-medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Second coinage (North 1997). Initial mark: unclear, dated 1567 (on coin). Mint of London. North (1975, 111). The coin has been clipped removing most of the legend. Very worn, it measures 19.95mm in diameter, 0.71mm in thickness and weighs 1.674g
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FE6096
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped post-medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). First coinage (North 1987). Initial mark: martlet, dating to 1560-1561. Mint of London (Tower). North (1975, 110). There is a small section of the flan missing at 2 o'clock and a V-shaped nick at 6 o'clock on the obverse. The coin measures 16.63mm in diameter, 0.41mm in thickness, and weighs 0.68g
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FEA163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain silver disc which appears to have been a hammered coin ( probably a groat or sixpence) post-Medieval date. The object has edge damage and there are two slight bends which suggest this may have been a love token. Diameter of object: 18.5 mm. Thickness 0.29 mm weight 0.875 grams.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-FF14F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, corroded and illegible Roman copper-alloy nummus of uncertain type dating to the period c. AD 330-402. Obverse and reverse illegible. Diameter: 9.0mm. Weight: 0.36g.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 5th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-03AF44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable silver sixpence of William III which is worn and bent into an S-shaped profile. Coins bent in this manner are normally described as love tokens. Diameter of coin:20.48 mm. Thickness 0.87 mm. Weight 2.256 grams.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0422A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped post-medieval silver halfgroat of James I (1603-1625). First coinage (North 2076). Initial mark: thistle, dating to 1603-1604. Mint of London (Tower). North (1975, 121). It measures 16.42mm in diameter, 0.49mm in thickness and weighs 0.631g. This coin has suffered a circumferential crack.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-052121
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Roman sestertius of Trajan dating from c. AD98-117. Very worn.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 6th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-052642
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Roman as or dupondius, possibly of Domitian, dating from c. AD81-96. Extremely worn.
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 6th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.