Record ID: DENO-1E0D7A
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy fragment of a probable Medieval pilgrim badge, secular badge, pendant or similar souvenir type ornament. The fragment is plain and flat on the reverse and the front carries a moulded design of a facade of buildings with spired towers/turrets and arched windows between. The closest parallel to this fragment identified in Brian Spencer's 'Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges', 1998, is a pendant in the form of a purse which has a facade of buildings above the purse bar. See p.314-317, fig. 314a. An alternative suggestion is that the fragment is part of a toy item dating…
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-1DF47B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy button of post-medieval date (17th-century) . The button consists of a flat circular disc, worn around its circumference, with integral attachment loop projecting centrally from its lower surface with a notable casting seam to either side of this. The upper surface of the disc is decorated with an incised ring with central punched dot. Similar examples of this kind of button can be found illustrated in Bailey's 'Buttons and Fasteners', 2004, p.37, see especially figs 8.25 and 8.26.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Clifton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-1DC7D9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval copper-alloy composite strap end spacer. The spacer consists of a flat open sub-circular plate with the remnants of the two prongs for the forked spacer projecting from one side and a small knop, a stylized acorn terminal, projecting from the opposite side. Strap ends of this type are dated c. 1250-1400.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Collingham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-16B8A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy Post Medieval buckle frame with chape, pin and separate spindle. The frame is of a matt silver-green colour and probably contains significant tin in the alloy. The sub-triangular stud chape and a separately cast copper alloy pin, which is a flat tapered triangle in shape are mounted on a central steel spindle. The frame, which is rectangular in shape is convex from side-to-side in profile with incised decorative grooves along the sides and ends and is also serrated along both outer edges. File marks are notable on the back and edges of the frame. Suggested date…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halam Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-1663F3
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy folding strap clasp frame with decorative outer edge in the form of a king's head, dated 14th century c.1300-1400. The king's face is triangular with incised facial features; the crown has four circular piercings between the fleurs. The rectangular clasp frame which projects from below the king's head has slightly convex sides which are a shallow D-shape in section and a sub-circular sectioned narrowed strap bar. See Egan & Pritchard 1991, 'Dress Accessories', for an identical clasp, p.119-20, fig 78, no.568.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halam Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-15C951
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval (c.1200-1400) horse harness pendant suspension mount. The mount consists of a flat square plate (c.14mm square) with a pierced semi-circular lug above for attachment and a corresponding circular piercing below also for attachment. This lower piercing is flanked by a downward curving sub-circular sectioned arm to either side and a pair of D-sectioned arms between. This gives the mount the overall appearance of a M-shape with a square above. The flat square plate section is decorated with a lion walking right set within a circle within a square with t…
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moorhouse Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-155739
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman pottery fragment; rim sherd of a mortarium bowl with maker's stamp. Unglazed cream buff pottery with traces of a possible light brown wash - probably an example of the wares produced at the Mancetter and Hartshill potteries (Warwickshire/Leicestershire borders) from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD. The sherd has a hooked flange and a beaded rim. There is a maker's mark on the rim which possibly reads IVNIVS set within a border of triangles. IVNIVS is a a name identified as working at the Mancetter/Hartshill kilns during the period AD 150-185.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moorhouse Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-14E5DF
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete late Victorian copper alloy dress lifter. Dress lifters were used to prevent long dresses from trailing in the mud by hoisting the skirt up. A chain attachment to the item would allow the wearer to lift her skirts up and down without having to bend. This example is in the form of a horseshoe with a screw-thread clamp and is possibly an example of Fyfe's ABC Patent 1876 Horse Shoe Skirt Lifter. Dated c.1870-1900.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caunton Area', grid reference and parish protected.