Record ID: WMID-2632A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain identification and function, possibly a sword pommel of Early Medieval to Medieval dating (AD 700 to AD 1500). The artefact is sub cuboid in shape. A circular perforation (hole) is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 8.3 mm. A sub circular flat border is present around this perforation. Possible arms extend to either side. These arms curve upwards, with a recurved tip. The top of this possible sword pommel extends with these curvilinear shapes and it has been folded over with the tip touching the base. It measures 63…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-26E3E3
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilt copper alloy plaque or inlay, of Early Medieval dating (AD 750 to AD 1200). The plaque is rectangular in shape, with moulded decoration (?Style 1) on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The decoration on the front bears similarity to that of the Tiermensch or 'beastman' motif. The decoration consists of several motifs, each appears to be multistranded. Gilding survives in the recesses. It measures 26.6 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The plaque is a dark green to gold colour, with an even surface patina. Several si…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 15th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2747C1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete single loop kidney shaped buckle frame and pin, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550). The buckle frame and pin are present, the strap plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is kidney shaped with a triangular knop at the centre point, acting as a pin rest. The loops of the buckle frame has been decorated. The decoration consists of a groove to either side, parallel to the edge, and a row of raised squares betweem. The strap bar is offset, and rounded knops are present at either end. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-285E70
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy modified probable strap clasp, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1500). The probable strap clasp frame is sub rectangular in plan, with a recessed back, and thin side walls. The front of the clasp is triangular in shape (pointed), with incised decoration. The decoration consists of a thin groove around the edge of the clasp front, with a central line, dividing it into two triangular areas. Each area has several groups of four small V shaped stamps. A roller is present around the strap bar. A second strap bar, made from iron, has b…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-28BE76
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable great square headed brooch fragment, of Early Medieval dating (c. AD 450 to c. AD 600). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of part of the bow and a small amount of the head plate. The rest of the brooch is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch fragment is sub triangular in plan, and curved in section. All edges are incomplete. The decoration on the front can be separated in two parts: the bow and the square plate. The bow is decorated with a central rectangular ridge, which has been decorated with two parallel gr…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2A2DB5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy right-angled drop handle from a vessel, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1270 - c. AD 1350). Approximately 75% of the handle is present, consisting of one of the animal head terminals, and a vertical and horizontal shaft. The other animal head terminal and a vertical shaft are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The horizontal and vertical shafts are rectangular in cross-section (7.5 x 6.2mm). There is an acorn knop at the one surviving corner where the shafts adjoin. At the centre of the horizontal shaft is a swelling, also rectangular in cross-section. Thi…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
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Record ID: WAW-301351
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) trivet or candle holder: The copper alloy stand appears to form a three legged stand, of which only two legs remain. The legs are oval in section which continues upwards to form an arm with a possible zoomorphic terminal. Only one complete arm remains, the other is missing but the break is not too recent. The two legs are joined by an integral sub-triangular platform with a central circular perforation which is incomplete due to breaks. The breaks again are not recent. The surface of the item has a well developed mid green patina. It measures…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-30D6E7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Medieval (11th century) copper alloy strap end: The strap end has an animal head terminal which is visible in profile with an elongated point oval on either side as the eyes, and an open mouth. The body of the strap end is narrowed behind the head and is a elongated trapezoid in plan. Only a short portion of the body is split in profile to allow for the strap to be fitted. The terminals of each plate have a single rivet hole. The surface is heavily abraded and has a red copper corrosion with traces of a dark green patina. The strap end measures 43.87mm long, 7.87mm wide and 7…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th October 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-262617
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin: a nummus of Constantine I, dating from AD 324 - 330 (Reece period 16), PROVIDENTIAE AVGG reverse type, depicting a camp gate with two turrets and a star above. The mint is Trier. Probably LRBC number 38. The coin is 18.5mm in diameter and 1.22 mm thick. It weighs 2.12gm.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-2702D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring, probably of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is a simple, broad hoop of thin rectangular section, without bezel. It is decorated with a stamped pattern of opposing equilateral triangles; each triangle containing a stylised fleur-de-lis. It has been made by bending a strip of metal and soldering the ends to form a ring. The butted join is clearly visible and the decoration is not aligned. The ring has a rough, light green patina and has been partially bent out of shape. It is 17.6mm long and 16.2mm wide and the loop is 5.3mm wide and 0.6mm thick.…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-2AD7A6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, single loop buckle with an integral plate, dating from about AD 1250 - 1400. It has an oval frame with a broad outer edge and a pointed knop at each end of the strap bar. The plate is narrow, tapering to a point, and is decorated with two transverse ridges flanking a bulbous area. There is a single rivet hole containing the remains of a copper alloy rivet, and a circular perforation for the pin below the strap bar. The pin is missing. The buckle has a rough, light green patina. It is 31mm long, 12.7mm wide and 5.4mm thick. It weighs 2.63gm. Similar buckles are …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Sunday 26th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-2B6CD2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy strap fitting from a sword belt dating from the post-Medieval period, AD 1500-1700. It is the hooked plate from a sword belt. It is sub-rectangular in shape, tapering slightly towards the ornate hooked end where it is decorated on each side with a shallow, v-shaped notch followed by a semi-circular cut-out, terminating is a fleur de lis, the central feather of which is broken off, but which would have extended into a wide hook. The broader end is biconcave. A broad, central groove runs down the full length of the upper side of the artefact. There are two rivet hol…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2019
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Record ID: SOM-2C0625
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy double-looped oval buckle with an iron pin and separate strap-plate. The loops form one continuous oval outer frame and the outer sides of the loops are slightly widened. The outer edge is rounded and the inner edge and back flat and plain. The integral strap bar is plain. The iron pin is highly corroded but remains in situ. The strap plate is formed of a thin rectangular strip of copper alloy sheet bent in half around the central bar. It has a rectangular slot at the fold for the pin and both sides are borken with irregular breaks. It is 19mm long, 21.1mm i…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2AC422
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy mount with single integral rivet. The mount is pointed oval in shape. The front is slightly convex and has moulded beading along the edge. At the centre of the mount is one larger pellet, with incised lines emerging from it in saltire. The single attachment spike emerges centrally from the back. It is square in cross-section and has an old break at the tip. The mount is 23.4mm long by 14.2mm wide, 1.7mm thick excluding the rivet, 8.5mm including. It weighs 2.22 grams. The mount has corroded to a red-brown colour with some areas of light-green corrosion pro…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2B3931
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of an unidentified object, possibly a pin, mount or padlock. The piece has a circular copper alloy head through which runs a corroded iron pin. The slightly convex front of the disc is decorated with incised line: a plain line outer border and a simple, possibly foliate design. The design has a central upright flanked near the base by two pairs of diagonal lines radiating away from it. The vertical line widens in the upper part before narrowing again to the top point, the central part is obscured and may more closely resemble a flower. This upper part is flanked by single indente…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2C10A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment from a late Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper alloy vessel. The thick everted rim is dished with a concave upper side and convex curved lower face. The broad flat top edge is thickened by a triangular sectioned swelling on the inner face. The lower point is just starting to bend back out before the break at the constricted neck where the rim met the body of the vessel. The internal surface is smoother than the outer which has smoothing lines from the clay mould. Both sides are extensively sooted and the breaks are old. The fragment is 48.8mm long, 46.9mm wide, 9.3mm …
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Otterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-29F4A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment comprising a single support from a cast copper alloy chafing dish of 15th-16th century date and a small part of the dish rim. The support is rectangular in plan with straight sides. In profile it is angled up and out from the rim at 45 degrees with an angled lower side, vertical outer side and an upper side which is angled at first then becomes concave towards the outer edge. At the inner end of the support is a small part of the dish rim which appears to be vertical with a thin raised line running around the inner side. It is 31.8mm long, 20.8mm wide, 11.9mm thick at the o…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2D1E67
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date. It has a circular plate, missing its suspension loop at the top of the plate due to old breaks. The front face has moulded decoration comprising a central cross surrounded by two concentric bands of rectangular or square shaped motifs. On the back face of the plate is an integrally cast cylinder that would have originally held in place the separately cast, and now missing, hook. The entire object is very worn and measures 12.23mm in length, 14.31mm in width, 4.66mm in thickness and 1.27g in weight. This is an incompl…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2FEF60
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval annular brooch, dating to between c. 13th-14th centuries AD. The brooch is annular and flat, with a small narrowed notch in the frame, which would have accommodated the pin, now missing. The outer face of the frame is decorated with simple incised lines radiating from the centre hole. It measures 17.43 mm in diameter, 1.41 mm thick and weighs 0.97 grams. The brooch is of an even brown-green patina.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-30FB66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy coin, probably a sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-61), dating to AD 148-9 (Reece Period 7), [TR POT III COS II], (VIRTVS in exergue), S C, Roma seated left holding parazonium and vertical spear. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 179, cf. no. 1283. The coin is of 29mm in diameter but only weighs 13.96g, so it is possible this is a large dupondius (see RIC III, p. 180, cf. no. 1295).
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.