Record ID: CORN-F7D1DD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete tinned cast copper alloy sub-rectangular shoe buckle with rounded corners and a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The spindle is now missing and would have originally had attached to it a chape, with internal spikes, and probably a pitchfork tongue. The outer edges of the frame are expanded, as are the sections of the frame that hold the drilled holes for the spindle. The frame has a moulded curvilinear line around the outer edge, while the back of the frame is plain. There are more patches of tinning surviving on the back of the frame, and iron corrosion product around…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
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Record ID: BM-F74602
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy openwork decorative fitting dating to the second or third centuries AD. The mount comprises a flat oval plate decorated with three spirals of openwork decoration. A flat, rectangular plate extends from one end of the plate. Part of this plate is bent back on itself. This appears to be post-depositional damage. Corrosion products (possibly mineralised leather?) adhere to the upper surface of this rectangular plate, giving it a darker, discoloured appearance. The mount measures 60mm in length and a maximum of 62mm in width. It has a thickness of 0.25mm. It wei…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
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Record ID: BM-F731B6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified copper-alloy object, likely to be some element of personal adornment dating to the second or third centuries AD. The fragment comprises a flat circular plate, the upper surface of which possesses a circular cell filled with remnants of blue enamel. From one end of the circular plate, there extends a rectangular-section lug, which appears to be broken. At the other end, there extend to further lugs. One is circular in section and tapers slightly to a point; the other is oval in shape and possesses a small circular piercing filled with corrosion products. T…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: BM-F70315
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy object, possibly an unusual strap end dating to the late second or third century AD. The object comprises an end loop, which extends to a collar which is rectangular in plan and section. The collar is decorated with four ribs and grooves. Beyond this collar is a second loop, which is larger in diameter and more elongated in form. From this loop there extends a flat, tapering plate with a rounded, worn tip. The upper surface of this plate possesses a central groove, characteristic of nail cleaners. The object measures 45mm in length. The end loop has a diameter of 10mm. …
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: BM-F6F182
Object type: TACK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy enamelled tack dating to the second or third centuries AD. The tack comprises a circular plate, the upper surface of which is divided into two cells with a ring of reserve metal. The outer cell contains remnants of discoloured, possibly originally blue, enamel. The inner cell also contains remnants of enamel. At the centre of the inner cell is a slight circular depression. On the underside of the plate, which is flat and plain, there extends a central, circular section lug. The stud measures 19mm in diameter and 1mm in thickness. The lug measures 3mm in diameter and is …
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: IOW-F6CD11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). No legend; Wolf and twins. Uncertain Mint. Mintmark: [...] // [...] Obverse: [VRBS ROMA]; Helmeted bust left Reverse: No legend; Wolf and twins Diameter: 16.1mm. Weight: 1.78g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F69BFE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy single-loop buckle (c. 1270-c. 1400). The frame is roughly 'D'-shaped in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It is convex at the front and flat at the rear. The outer edge has a central lip with a pin rest and the bar is rectangular in cross-section. It has a complete copper-alloy wire pin which is circular in cross-section. This frame and pin have a matt green patina and are corroded in places. Frame: length: 16.4mm; width: 21.9mm; thickness: 2.5mm. Pin: length: 17.1mm; diameter: 1.4mm. Overall weight: 2.23g. Similar buckl…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F6779F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy brooch from the medieval period, circa 1250-1400 AD. The brooch is lozenge shaped with trefoil projections at each angle and incurved sides. The frame is flat. The pin is attached through an aperture in one of the points of the lozengiform frame, below the trefoil terminal, and still articulates. The pin is collared and D-sectioned pin and tapers to a point. Originally the brooch was flat but two opposing ends are bent forwards. There appear to be slight traces of tinning. The brooch has a degraded matt green patina. Length of brooch: 26.07 mm. Width: 28.38 mm. Thicknes…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F5469F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut short-cross halfpenny of John, (1199-1216). Class 4b. North no. 268/2.
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarvin', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-F36E3B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy solid domed-head button. There is no shank and the loop is attached directly to the flat back of the button. Bailey; Buttons and Fasteners 500BC-AD1840 (2004) p29; Late 15th-16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Taverham', grid reference and parish protected.