2024-03-29T13:35:16+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results32120West Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014072.jpg388992014Centred on fieldFair251435111095UN4.7Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK3889935.24Welford2635078217.9West Berkshire110952015-02-11T17:43:15ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A lead alloy composite disc brooch of probable Roman date. The brooch has a thin sheet of lead or tin alloy with a recessed concentric band of roulette-like decoration around a raised central circular field and a raised outer field and rim. There is no other decoration. This thin sheet has been applied to the lead alloy backing, the reverse of which has the remains of a raised lug or catch - its form is hard to interpret.
No close parallel has been found, although it does bear some decorative similarities with Roman disc brooches, and applied disc brooches of this period are known (see Mackreth 2011 volume 2 plate 104-105).
Anni Byard25-1.4399954BERK-028F70622802Disc1Applied2014.072MEDIEVALBROOCHSU3974finds-622802116BERK-028AF2Incompletex14221images/abyard/1473075PAS53A028AF00129D42014-06-17T12:38:23ZCertainx4121812014-01-01T00:00:00Z292014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121UNKNOWNLead Alloy41421RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainLead AlloyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:42.488ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityMODERN1Metal detector2014073b.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood271417111967PMUnitary AuthorityCertain1BERK388991900Hampstead Norreysx410472635078534.9West Berkshire106272014-06-17T14:37:20ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A white metal coated copper alloy heraldic mount of the post-medieval period. The mount was formed of several elements, of which the surviving two are recorded here. The mount is likely to have been a representation of a full coat of arms, with crest and possibly supporters and would have been large enough to mount on a plaque or possibly an architectural element, although a plaque seems more likely. The surviving elements comprise the crest, a probable marquess crown with cap of maintainance that measures 49.9mm wide x 37.5mm high and weighs 20.2grams. The second element is the head of an heraldic lion, possibly the sinister (right side) supporter, measuring 42.6mm high x 33.7mm wide and weighing 14.7 grams. The reverse of both elements has one or two rounded lugs (now broken) that may have enabled the mount to be fixed with pins, possibly to it's mounting or in order to hold the elements of the mount together. These lugs appear to be copper alloy. The whole mount is covered with a thick white-metal coating.
The surviving elements are not sufficent to identify the arms of indeed the true use of the mount, however the method of manufacture and appearance suggests at least a post-medieval date, and possibly an early modern date. Therefore a date range of c. 1600-1900 is offered for this item.
Anni Byard7-1.29578165BERK-040B3662283112014.073MODERNMOUNTSU4976finds-622831116BERK-0401EEFragment1600images/abyard/1473100PAS53A0401E001E6142014-06-17T14:18:22ZCertainx410472014-01-01T00:00:00Z412014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.480841362POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421PM2Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainWhite metalCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.234ZLateWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityHand madeMEDIEVAL1LateMetal detector2014074.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood14351MD14.1Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK388991500Welfordx1422126350782172West Berkshire110192014-06-17T15:03:34ZReturned to finder3South EastCirca
An incomplete iron axe head of uncertain date. The axe has a curved cutting edge and splayed tip, its thickness gradually widening towards the now missing axe butt. Iron axes are notoriously difficult to date when discovered outside of a dated archaeological context as the general form of axes has continued from at least as early as the Roman period (Manning 1976, 3). This example was possibly used as a Woodsman's axe and is likely to date to around the medieval period, probably from the 10th to 16th centuries AD.
Anni Byard90.483-1.4399954BERK-04A83B62284812014.074MEDIEVALAXESU3974finds-6228481174.86BERK-047CA5Incomplete900x14221images/abyard/1473106PAS53A047CA00151042014-06-17T14:51:06ZCertainx4102282014-01-01T00:00:00Z292014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122MEDIEVALIron41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.242ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastROMAN1Metal detector2014075.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair14351RO13.5Unitary AuthorityCertain1BERK38899199Welfordx41218263507825.5West Berkshire106272015-02-11T17:42:35ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
The head of a copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, dating to the second century AD. The rest of the brooch is missing.
Anni Byard7-1.4399954BERK-04D1F3622855Trumpet12014.075ROMANBROOCHSU3974finds-6228551124.76BERK-04C1EBFragment43x41218images/abyard/1473567PAS53A04C1E001BA942014-06-17T15:09:34ZCertainx4121812014-01-01T00:00:00Z212014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121ROMANCopper alloy41421RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.245ZEarlyWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detector2014076.jpg388992014From a paper mapPoor14351EM4.5Unitary AuthorityCertain1BERK38899600Welfordx41022263507823.9West Berkshire106272019-04-02T14:25:54ZReturned to finder1South EastCirca
A fragment from the bow of an Anglo-Saxon great square headed brooch, very worn with the decoration hard to discern. The reverse retains a stub of a lug. Probably 6th century AD.
Helen Geake23.471-1.4399954BERK-04E2BB622860great square headed12014.076EARLY MEDIEVALBROOCHSU3974finds-6228601116.96BERK-04DF75Fragment500x41022images/abyard/1473566PAS53A04DF70015D542014-06-17T15:17:27ZCertainx4102212014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635123EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.248ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014077b.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair1Geometric4351EM3.2Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK38899575Welfordx41022263507829.31West Berkshire106272014-06-19T17:16:05ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An incomplete copper alloy small-long brooch dating to the early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. Leeds 1945 square-head type, the remaining brooch element comprises only the head-plate and the stump of the missing bow on the lower edge. The head is decorated with five ring-and-dot motifs, one each on the outer corner, and the fifth off centre. There is the remains of the single pin lug on the reverse. The break across the bow is ancient. Small long brooches date from c. AD 475-575.
Anni Byard237-1.4399954BERK-050685622864Small-long brooch12014.077EARLY MEDIEVALBROOCHSU3974finds-6228641120.76BERK-05016CIncomplete475x41022images/abyard/1473565PAS53A05016001D4742014-06-17T15:26:30ZCertainx4102212014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.249ZEarlyWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityEARLY MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detector2014078b.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood1Geometric4351EM5Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK38899600Welfordx41022263507821.91West Berkshire106272018-03-09T13:57:52ZReturned to finder1South EastCirca
An incomplete copper alloy small Kentish square-headed brooch, dating to the early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. The surviving element comprises just under half of the original brooch, the foot andhalf of the arched bow. The reverse of the brooch retains a lug, which is part of the catchplate. The brooch is decorated with raised mouldings that form an opework latin-style cross with rounded foot and two rounded knops above the arms; the surviving part of the bow has linear mouldings. This brooch dates from the 6th century AD.
Helen Geake23.171-1.4399954BERK-0521F2622867small square headed12014.078EARLY MEDIEVALBROOCHSU3974finds-6228671111.76BERK-051CDBIncomplete500x41022images/abyard/1473564PAS53A051CD001B7242014-06-17T15:33:49ZCertainx410222014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.251ZEarlyWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detector2014079.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair81Zoomorphic435111019EM6Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK38899600Welfordx41022263507828.22West Berkshire106272018-08-30T12:41:02ZReturned to finder1South EastCirca
An incomplete copper alloy small square-headed brooch dating to the early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. The brooch has been subjected to high temperatures as the lower half of the brooch has been melted and is now twisted and buckled. The brooch has a rectangular head plate that has zoomorphic mouldings in Salin's Style 1, appearing to comprise an intertwined beast. The bow of the brooch has raised ribbed elements but any other detail is obscured by the melted metal. The reverse of the brooch is heavily encrusted with iron, the remains of the pin. It is unclear whether the brooch was being intentionally melted down for re-use or is actually indicative of cremation, which seems most likely; the heat damage is too extensive to have been caused by stubble burning and is likely ancient in occurance. These brooches date from the later 5th to 6th century AD.
Helen Geake35.8571-1.4399954BERK-056428622877small square headed12014.079EARLY MEDIEVALBROOCHSU3974finds-6228771117.56BERK-056093Incomplete475x41022images/abyard/1473560PAS53A056090012D642014-06-17T15:51:53ZCertainx4102212014-01-01T00:00:00Z1472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.256ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014080.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood1Zoomorphic4351EM1.5Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK38899600Welfordx41022263507821.12West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:58:23ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or belt decoration dating to the early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. The strap fitting is rectangular in plan and has an integrally cast shank on the reverse that would have secured the fitting to a strap. The face of the strap fitting is decorated with an beast in Salin's Style II, an animal with elongated body and possibly a head turned to look over its back. This strap fitting is likely to date to the 6th century AD.
Anni Byard14.97-1.4399954BERK-05A03F62289012014.080EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGSU3974finds-622890117.96BERK-059CC2Incomplete500x41022images/abyard/1473556PAS53A059CC0011C242014-06-17T16:07:56ZCertainx4102212014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.262ZEarlyWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detector2014081.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood1Zoomorphic4351EM2.4Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK38899720Welfordx41022263507823.82West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:55:28ZReturned to finder1South EastCirca
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or possible buckle plate dating to the Early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. In its current form the strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and has moulded Style I decoration, comprising elements of intertwined beasts. There are two or three openwork elements to the fitting. The reverse is flat, plain and undecorated. An object of similar form and decoration is illustrated in West et al. (1998:250 fig. 132.1) and is identifed as a buckle plate, as it retains two loops for the buckle bar. This is also not symmetrical and appears to be a good comparison for the example recorded herewithin. Probable early Saxon date of AD 410-720.
Anni Byard23.0571-1.4399954BERK-05EFBC62291112014.081EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGSU3974finds-6229111117.66BERK-05EAE1Incomplete410x41022images/abyard/1473552PAS53A05EAE00109742014-06-17T16:28:46ZCertainx4102212014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.272ZEarlyWest Berkshire100Unitary Authority12.7EARLY MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detector2014082.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood1Linear4351EMUnitary AuthorityCertain4BERK3889925.5720Welfordx410222635078232.64West Berkshire110952014-06-19T16:53:04ZReturned to finder1South EastCirca
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of probable Early-medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano-convex with a rising to a flat-topped peak, through which is the central perforation (8.2mm diameter) that extends right through the object. The sides of the whorl are decorated with sets of vertical lines; unusually the underside of the spindle whorl is also decorated, with four lines set equidistant around the base. While spindle whorls are hard to date out of context, similar whorls are discussed in Walton Rogers (2007). She suggests that this shape and central holes of a diameter of 6-9mm are more likely to be 6th century in date. However, neither feature is a reliable dating technique, so a later date is also possible.
Anni Byard251-1.4399954BERK-06084A62292012014.082EARLY MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLSU3974finds-622920116BERK-0605B4Complete500x41022images/abyard/1473549PAS53A0605B00144142014-06-17T16:35:55ZCertainx410222014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122EARLY MEDIEVALLead Alloy41421EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.275ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCast7.8EARLY MEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014083.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood14351ROUnitary AuthorityCertain3BERK38899Welfordx41218263507821West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:47:40ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A copper alloy strap fitting or belt decoration of probable Roman date. The fitting is roughly circular in plan, with the thickness of the corcle narrowing to the outside of the loop and teminating with two expanded collars, possibly imitating some penannular brooches. The appearance of the fitting is of a crescent with rounded and joined points. It is unclear whether there was an opposing, symmetrical half to the mount but there does appear to be a break so it could be possible. On the reverse of the fitting is one integrally cast square sectioned shank, to attach the fitting to the strap.
Anni Byard7-1.4399954BERK-06B64C62293712014.083EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGSU3974finds-6229371112.76BERK-068FB7Uncertainx41022images/abyard/1473544PAS53A068FB00170142014-06-17T17:12:43ZCertainx4121812014-01-01T00:00:00Z472014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122ROMANCopper alloy41421RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.28ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014084.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood1Zoomorphic4354MDUnitary AuthorityCertain2BERK388991550Welfordx1422126350782102West Berkshire106272017-07-20T16:23:53ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
A cast copper-alloy suspension loop or belt hanger dating to the medieval period. A long bar terminates in a heavily stylised zoomorphic head, which has a pronounced snout and deeply-grooved mouth. Behind this head is a panel of cross-hatching. The bar extends vertically downwards into a basal loop (now broken) which is probably the hole through which the belt passed. Several examples of this category of artefact are recorded on the PAS datbase - see, for example, NMS-1EEA45, NMS-D99313 and IOW-7A0A93, BH-4A9D88 and LIN-8FAF62. There is also an unprovenanced example in the London Museum collection. It is suggested that they may have served to suspend a sword from a belt however David Williams (FLO for Surrey and East Berkshire) identifies these objects as a purse hanger for the attachment of a framed purse to a belt. For a complete example see DOR-C20CB0. Similar to HAMP-32A607. Also similar examples can be seen in Read, B, 2008, Hooked Clasps and Eyes, pages 214 - 215, nos. 771 - 773
Robert Webley42.47-1.4399954BERK-06C356622940belt hook12014.084POST MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGSU3974finds-622940118.56BERK-06C0C1Incomplete1450x41047images/abyard/1473539PAS53A06C0C0010E542014-06-17T17:25:48ZCertainx1422112014-01-01T00:00:00Z362014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.28ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2633352Metal detector2014085.jpg388992014From a paper mapGoodHenry_II_of_England25014351MD0.65Unitary AuthorityCertain420150BERK38899191189Welfordx14221263507820.6West Berkshire11728Cut halfpenny2014-06-19T16:32:40ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A silver cut-halfpenny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189) probably struck by Alain in York between AD 1180-1189. Probably Class 1b, North 963.
Anni ByardHenry II of England22-1.43999541644BERK-0708D7622941Crowned bust facing[AL]AIN ON E(...)112014.085MEDIEVALCOINSU3974finds-62294111Short cross class 1, not further defined9.526353228York 62BERK-06FFE7Complete1180x14221images/abyard/14735311PAS53A06FFE0017CC42014-06-17T17:42:38ZShort crossCertainx142212Regular2014-01-01T00:00:00Z29Probably2014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122MEDIEVALSilver41421x25705MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278CertainhENRICV[S ...]Civil Parish142022-07-14T07:11:51.281ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014086.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair14351MD0.5Unitary AuthorityCertain4BERK3889917.51307Welfordx14221263507820.5West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:27:49ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A copper alloy medieval English jetton, probably of Edward I (AD 1279-1307) 'Star and crescent' type (Berry Type 3).
Anni Byard7-1.4399954BERK-095B6F62295012014.086MEDIEVALJETTONSU3974finds-622950116BERK-0956E1Complete1279x14221images/abyard/1473526PAS53A0956E0010FB42014-06-17T20:22:22ZCertainx1422122014-01-01T00:00:00Z292014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.287ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014087.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair1Heraldic4351MD2.3Unitary AuthorityCertain4BERK388991500Welfordx142212635078214.46West Berkshire106272021-11-13T15:48:20ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A copper alloy heraldic horse harness penadnt dating to the 14th or 15th century AD. The harness pendant is quite large, heater-shield shaped and has an heraldic depiction on one side. The heraldic device can be described as gules, a three-towered castle, in chief, a lion passant guardant, or. Although a direct comparison is still being sought, the arms may be those of a town, possible Newbury. The pendant has been pierced at its base to aid attachment to the strap. The perpendicular suspension loop is extant. Traces of gilding remain.
Robert Webley52.57-1.4399954BERK-096FF9622952heraldic12014.087MEDIEVALHARNESS PENDANTSU3974finds-6229521136.66BERK-096C9CComplete1300x14221images/abyard/1473525PAS53A096C9001CC642014-06-17T20:28:09ZCertainx1422112014-01-01T00:00:00Z292014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.288ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014088.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair14351MDUnitary AuthorityCertain4BERK388991500Welfordx1422126350782West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:20:06ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
Two copper alloy strap buckles of the medieval period, c. AD 1300-1500. The rectangular buckles are small, the largest measuring only 34.6mm long x 11.1mm wide and 5.2mm thick. Both retain their buckle plates, which are formed by folding one sheet of copper alloy over the buckle bar and securing the plate to the strap by one or two small rivets. The pin is extant on one of the buckles.
Anni Byard7-1.4399954BERK-09839562295312014.088MEDIEVALBUCKLESU3974finds-622953116BERK-0981C7Complete1300x14221images/abyard/1473519PAS53A0981C0017C142014-06-17T20:33:48ZCertainx1422112014-01-01T00:00:00Z292014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635121MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD2Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.289ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014090.jpg388992014From a paper mapGood14351MD2.8Unitary AuthorityCertain4BERK388991400Welfordx14221263507822.7West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:06:52ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A copper alloy casket key dating to the medieval period. The key has a lozenge shaped bow with drilled aperture, a solid oval section stem, and a simple rectangular bit with one cleft in its front edge, below a pointed end to the stem. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1400.
Anni Byard40.57-1.4399954BERK-09997962295512014.090MEDIEVALKEY (LOCKING)SU3974finds-6229551114.26BERK-099715Complete1200x14221images/abyard/1473512PAS53A0997100151342014-06-17T20:39:29ZCertainx1422112014-01-01T00:00:00Z292014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635122MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.289ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014091.jpg3889912014From a paper mapEncrusted1Floral4351PMGilded2.8Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK388991650Welfordx41047263507824.25West Berkshire106272014-06-19T16:05:06ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A cast copper alloy double-looped buckle of post-medieval date (AD 1550-1650). The buckle frame is incomplete; one loop and a third of the second is missing due to an old break. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a series of cast pattern comprising rose or rosette like flowers on the frame and scroll or vegetal like tendril scrolls on the body and small knops on the outer edge. The design is also heavily gilded. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Whitehead (1996:66), specifically no. 411 which is almost identical to this example; Whitehead dates these to the early post medieval (Tudor and Stuart) period (AD 1550-1650).
Anni Byard357-1.4399954BERK-09B8EB622956112014.091POST MEDIEVALBUCKLESU3974finds-62295611256BERK-09B6BDIncomplete1550x41047images/abyard/1473511PAS53A09B6B001E2942014-06-17T20:47:55ZCertainx4104712014-01-01T00:00:00Z362014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.463635125POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41421PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.289ZWest Berkshire100Unitary AuthorityHand madePOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detector2014092.jpg388992014From a paper mapFair14361PM0.9Unitary AuthorityCertain2BERK388991750Boxfordx41047263508031.9West Berkshire108922014-06-19T16:01:59ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An incomplete gold finger ring of the post-medieval period. The finger ring is now distorted and comprises a bent strip of gold rather than a loop; on one side of the hoop, in its present form the outer surface, there is a continuous band of black letter style decoration. However this does not form an inscription as is seen on posy rings, more it is a continuous line of 'I' like letters around the circumference. There are no other marks or inscriptions. The ring is probably 17th or 18th century in date, c. AD 1650-1750. Black letter script was used in the medieval and post-medieval periods, but without an inscription to help date this finger ring, it cannot be securely dated to pre- AD 1714, and therefore does not constitute Treasure under the stipulations of the Act.
Anni Byard35.123-1.39705046BERK-09F19362295812014.092POST MEDIEVALFINGER RINGSU4272finds-622958114.96BERK-09E1C9Incomplete1650x41047images/abyard/1473510PAS53A09E1C00194F42014-06-17T20:59:24ZCertainx4104782014-01-01T00:00:00Z362014-03-19T00:00:00Z51.445438971POST MEDIEVALGold41421PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:51.291Z