Record ID: WILT-945EEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Septimius Severus dating to AD 193 (Reece period 10). FIDEI LEG TR P COS reverse type depicting Fides standing left holding victory and standard. Mint of Rome. S/C in field. Cf. RIC, Vol IV, no. 651.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-94021C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle. Double-oval frame, narrowed bar, with slightly raised transverse rib at either end of bar on frame. Pin missing. Surface pitted and corroded. Measuring 30 x 22mm. 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-93F4F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sestertius of Faustina.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9365F5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy book fitting of Medieval date. It is rectangular in shape and flat. At one end it is recessed to form a hook and at the other it flares into a trilobate design. There is a central circular hole at the flared end for a seperately cast rivet which is missing due to old breaks. The front face is decorated with three rings around the rivet hole and two ribs with five dots and two quadrilobed shapes between.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9348EE
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age copper alloy Votive Model of a miniature wheel dated to c. 1000-500 BC. The wheel is circular in plan with a trapezoidal shaped 'axel' from which four spokes radiate before joining the outer rim. The rim of the wheel and the spokes are rectangular in cross section. There is a circular perforation in the centre of the axle which appears to have been drilled. The upper surface of the model is covered with striations in one direction which appear to have been creating by an abrasive surface. The reverse of the modle is not decorated. The mo…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-930D3D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval annular brooch dating from the 13th or 14th Century. The brooch frame is of twisted round cable pattern on both surfaced. The copper alloy pin sits within an pin constriction in the frame. The pin is of a different colour copper alloy and tapers sharp point. For similar examples see Egan and Pritchard (1991: 249; 1310-11) The brooch is 15.6mm in diameter, 1.5mm wide, 1.3mm thick and weighs 0.63 grams.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-930CBF
Object type: TAP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy tap handle of Post-medieval date. It comprises a tapering cylinder with a central circular perforation.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-92E6DC
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook of probable c. AD 1600-1700 date. The hook has a rectangular plate and flat in cross section. There is a rectangular attachment perforation at one end of the plate and the remains of the hook shank at the other. The hook has been broken away by an old break. The front surface has been decorated with moulded foliate designs. The reverse is undecorated. No parallels for this decoration have been found but dress hooks with rectangular plates are normally dated to the early Post Medieval period. The dress hook is 25.4mm long, 15.5mm w…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-92DF53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Polden Hill type brooch with Hod Hill influence. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings which hold the spring support bar, the spring is made from eight curls, the pin is missing. The top half of the bow consists of a rectangular panel with triple raised band in the centre, this is flanked by two knops at the lower corners of the panel. The lower half of the bow is truncated resulting In the loss of the catch plate. Date 80-120AD
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92D48E
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of cast copper-alloy dividers of Post-medieval date. They are mathematical or surveyor's dividers and have a globular knopped handle at the hinge. There is a small ridge just below the knop on the outer edge of each of the arms. The upper sections of each arms is flattened and one is recessed to accomodate the other. The arms then become d-shaped in section. There are some decorative facets on the inner edges of the arms near the flattened upper section. The recorder has not seen the object and the photograph was not taken by the recorder. Identification has been from the ph…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92B316
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy clapper bell of Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a cone shape and has an integrally cast semi-circular loop on the top which is pierced by a circular hole. There are a series of triangular holes around the top edge. The clapper is present but is no longer attached due to old breaks. The photograph was not taken by the recorder and due to the angle accurate measurements can not be provided.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scrayingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9296CB
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy thimble of Post-medieval date. It is dome shaped and complete and the rim is thickened. The holes are circular and extend in a spiral from the top centre of the dome to the rim.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-926627
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dress fastener or hooked tag of early-medieval date. The fastener takes the form of a sub-circular plate with two holes for attachement to the garment, and a thin shank with hooked end projecting from the opposing side. In this example the two attachment holes are incomplete but the rest of the fastener is intact. There is the remains of possible decoration on the front of the plate however it is too faint to be able to discern. These fasteners are of Saxon date (7th to 12th century AD) and this example can be catagorised as Read (2008) Class A Type 2. It is simila…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-922358
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy rotary key of Medieval date. It is cast in a single piece and has a circular bow which is oval in section. The stem is solid and also oval in section and the bit is symmetrical.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrampe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-91E2BD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy cruciform mount of 6th to 10th century date. The cruiciform if formed of four projections emanating from a raised convex boss in the center. The projections all have concave sides and have rounded terminals. Each terminal has been perforated with an irregular circular rivet holes, all of which retain an iron rivet. The central boss is decorated with four small drilled circular perforations. The reverse of the boss is concave and appear of show signs of gilding. The mount is 23.6mm long, 23.5mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 6.82grams. A mount of a si…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-91C0F5
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork harness fitting, a probable cheek piece from a bridle fitting of the late Early-medieval period (11th century AD). The object is Anglo-Scandinavian in design and is a fragment of a larger fitting. This is likely to be one half of the cheek piece, the other side of the plate was probably symmetrical with a central hole and a projecting arm for the attachment to the leather harness strap (Williams 2007:2). The plate is faintly decorated in what is probably Jellinge Style, with a curled beast apparently consuming its own tail. This was a common de…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-91B09A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman (AD c. 69-96) T-shaped brooch: The crossbar is tubular with a central slot to allow for the hinged pin. The pin is hinged on a copper alloy axis bar, and is incomplete. The crossbar is undecorated. The bow protrudes from the centre of the cross bar and is slightly hump-like and is sub-square in section. The bow and bow head are decorated with a vertical groove with a fine wavy ridge within the groove. Only a fragment of the bow remains, and this is not a too recent break. The brooch surface has a well developed shiny mid green patina. It measures 16.79mm long, 11.95mm wide and i…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 21st July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-91AB67
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment from a possible awl of Bronze Age date. It is broad and sub square in section. This awl measures 26.11mm in length, 4.38mm in width, 3.84mm in thickness, 2.25g in weight. There are similar examples from Suffolk (Pendleton, 1999, fig. 42, no. 143) (Rowlands, 1976, no. 1178).
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-919412
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The spur is formed of two curved arms, both of which are incomplete, the neck and box of a rowel spur. The arms are D-shaped in cross section and curved. The neck of the object is lozenge shaped in cross-section and curves downwards towards the split terminal. Each side of the terminal contains a rivet hole which would have attached to the rowel. One arm is decorated with a double row of spirals consisting of a series of punched c-shapes. Each row is divided by a series of small vertical inc…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-918F8E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy cruciform mount of probably 6th to 10th century date. The cruiciform if formed of four projections emanating from a raised convex boss in the center. The projections all have concave sides and have rounded terminals. East terminal has been perforated with an irregular circular rivet hole, two of which have been broken by an old break. One perforations retains an iron rivet and there are signs of iron staining on the other perforations. The central boss is decorated with four small drilled circular peroforations. The reverse of the boss is concave and is …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-918703
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Polden Hill type brooch that has the remians of rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that would have held the the pin axis bar (the left wing is truncated). The lower part of the bow is missing resulting in the loss of the catch plate. Date 80-120AD
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'cotswolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9171F9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy oval plate brooch of Roman date. Only the central boss survives, the remainder of the object is missing due to old breaks, now worn. The front face has a central hollow, still containing traces of red enamel. The back face is flat and has traces of the adhesive that would have connected it to the now missing brooch. This brooch measures 13.92mm in length, 11.24mm in width, 3.59mm in thickness, 2.10g in weight. There are similar examples recorded by Hattatt (Hattatt, 1987, p. 257, 1207-1208).
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-914004
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cut sheet copper alloy probable Medieval to Post Medieval (1400-1600) probable book clasp, missing one terminal and with damage to the other terminal. It appears to have no decoration. The object is an elongated diamond-shape 13.65mm wide and 1.09mm thick, with a jagged but worn break to one of the elongated ends. At the opposite end a collar 2.83mm wide and 14.66mm in length flanks the expanded terminal, 11.60mm wide at the collar and 51.08mm wide at its worn crenellated edge. At the centre is an iron rivet in situ. The object is worn and has possibly been bent and re…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-913D38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman As of Severus Alexander dating to AD 230 (Reece period 11). PM TRP VIIII COS III PP reverse type depicting victory standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing VOT X on shield fixed to a palm tree. Deconalia issue. Mint of Rome. S/C in field. Cf. RIC Vol. IV, no. 506 (bust variant).
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-90A60F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 353-361. Reece period 18. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type. Mint of Lyon.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-907CD1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin, dating to the Middle Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. The pin retains the head and part of the shank. The head is of truncated-globular, or sub-polyhedral form, with a ring-and-dot punchmark occupying each facet. A single collar separates the head from the remains of the circular-sectioned shaft. These pins are well attested to the Middle Saxon period, c. AD 720-850.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-90442B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Valerian I dating to the period AD 253 - 260 (Reece period 12). IVNO REGINA reverse type depicting Juno standing left holding patera and sceptre. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC Vol. V, no. 96.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-901EC2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy sword belt decorative plate of Post-Medieval date. It is a flattened D-shape in section with a flat back face. There is a central triangular plate with a trilobite terminal at one end and two smaller projecting lobes at the other from which extend an integrally cast hook. The hook is U-shaped in form, circular in section and bends forwards into a globular terminal. There is a pair of circular rivet holes, still containing the corroded remains of separate iron rivets. The front face is decorated with foliate decoration. The back face is flat and undecorated …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-900D6C
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy, probably metal working debris or casting waste. It is of uncertain Bronze Age or later date. It is sub-rectangular in form with globular protrusions. It measures 13.31mm in length, 10.43mm in width, 3.64mm in thickness, 1.55g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FFE7E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece swivel probably dating to the Medieval period. The object has a D-shaped loop which measures 13.48mm in width and a smaller circular loop measuring 8.86mm in diameter. The join between the two loops is oval in section with a collar running around the circumference. The two halves are connected by a socket on the base of the larger loop and a bolt on the top of the smaller loop, the end of which is cone shaped. The collar is decorated with four circumferential grooves. The object has a blackish green patina and is in good condition.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FE906
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy bridle bit link of Early Medieval date. It has a lozenge shaped terminal at one end which is oval internally and sub-rectangular in section. It has a knob on three of the corners. The fourth corner tapers into a D-section connecting arm with a rounded moulding. Beyond this moulding the arm flares into a circular terminal which is circular internally at the other end which is also sub-rectangular in section.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8FE6CC
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy, probably metal working debris or casting waste. It is of uncertain Bronze Age or later date. It is sub-rectangular in form with globular protrusions and a pitted outer surface. It measures 26.98mm in length, 23.97mm in width, 10.24mm in thickness, 21.93g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ousden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FDA99
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped oval buckle dating to the Medieval period. The object is incomplete. The outer edge of each frame has been damaged and there is no visible decoration. The pin is complete and remains attached to the strap bar. The object has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead, (2008), p53, and are dated c.1350-1650. The size of the object indicates that it would have been used as a shoe or a knee buckle.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8FC9AF
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy, probably metal working debris or casting waste. It is of uncertain Bronze Age or later date. It is sub-rectangular in form with globular protrusions and a pitted outer surface. It measures 30.64mm in length, 17.93mm in width, 12.19mm in thickness, 20.55g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8FBBDE
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy, probably metal working debris or casting waste. It is of uncertain Bronze Age or later date. It is sub-rectangular in form with globular protrusions and a pitted outer surface. It measures 15.67mm in length, 8.62mm in width, 8.52mm in thickness, 3.25g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-8FB2F4
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy, probably metal working debris or casting waste. It is of uncertain Bronze Age or later date. It is sub-rectangular in form, relatively flat. It measures 32.78mm in length, 20.78mm in width, 6.50mm in thickness, 17.73g in weight.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8FA255
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap fitting of Post-Medieval date. It is missing one terminal due to old breaks, now worn. The main body is convex and oval in shape with a central circular rivet hole towards the base. At the top there is a transverse ridge connecting to a circular attachment end, with a central circular rivet hole and a projecting circular knop. At the bottom there is a double transverse ridge before terminating in old breaks. This strap fitting measures 35.22mm in length, 14.42mm in width, 4.38mm in thickness, 4.31g in weight. There is a similar example recorded on the PAS …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-8F7B29
Object type: CROTAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy one-piece crotal bell of post-medieval date. The crotal bell has a girth-seam which is decorative rather then indicative of a two-piece casting. Much of the bottom half of the bell is broken and missing. There does not appear to be any decoration on either the upper or lower half of this crotal bell. These attributes suggest a 17th or 18th century AD date.
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-8F5268
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy jews or jaws harp of the late Medieval to late Post Medieval period. In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge-shaped cross section. The arms are complete. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, but is missing the iron tongue, which would have been used to sound the insrtument. This jews harps date to between c. AD 1400 and 1700. Jews harps have a long history of being folk instruments, with a wide geographical distributions. They are believed to be indigenous to South East Asia, an…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-8F3FDB
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness pendant dating to the medieval period. The object is heater or shield shaped in plan with a transverse projection loop at the top. The loop has an internal diameter of 2.11mm. The remains of a heraldic device can be seen on the outer face. The pendant appears to bear the blazon 'gules, three lions passant guardant. A small area of gilding remains on the tail of a lion. The object has a dark green patina. These are the Royal Arms of England, issued during the reign of Richard I (AD 1189-199) and not altered since. It is likely that this pendant would ha…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.