Record ID: BH-4E1997
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval copper-alloy strap-end. The strap-end is of flat section and is sub-rectangular, having outward bowing long sides. The now-missing strap would have been held in a slot between the two plates at the top, secured by the two rivets, which are located a short distance down from the scalloped top side. At this end, a crudely incised groove creates a sub-rectangular panel which encloses not only the rivets, but also, immediately below these, an incised saltire. The central third of the strap-end is occupied by an incised geometric design. A pair of multi-stranded lozeng…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4E0CD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver stater, minted c. 50 - c. 10 BC. Uninscribed South-Western (Durotrigan) type. BM cf. nos 2525 - 2546 = Van Arsdell nos. 1235, 1252, 1254 and 1255 = Mack no. 317. The obverse of this coin bears two incuse marks, both made with a narrow-bladed implement, and possibly struck to check the metal composition. Diameter: 20mm; thickness: 3.1mm. Weight: 4.9g.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterbourne St. Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4E0415
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy artefact. The artefact is of flattened-sub-spherical form, with three roughly circular apertures and an openwork design. The same design occupies both of the wider faces of the piece; it has an inverted-triangular aperture at the centre, from which radiate six ribs. Further ribs branch outwards from these six, creating a series of irregular openings, albeit arranged in a broadly symmetrical design. A plain band extends around the centre of the object, separating the two openwork panels. This band is interrupted by two of the aforementioned sub-circular …
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DF818
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint waste flake, probably dating from the Late Neolithic to Bronze Age. The flake retains part of the core platform, has a clear bulb and conchoidal fracture, caused by hard hammer percussion. Several longitudinal ridges extend along the dorsal surface. The flint is dark grey, with no recortification and no obvious retouch. Length: 66.4mm; width: 36.8mm; thickness: 13.4mm. Weight: 43.42g.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheathampstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DEE9B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy and iron object. The artefact comprises a copper-alloy cylinder, from the base of which projects a straight-sided, flaring slot. The corroded remains of a flat-sectioned iron element are contained within this slot. The upper surface of the cylindrical portion is decorated by a pair 'D-shaped' symbols, each comprised of a series of grooves and ridges, their curved sides adjacent to one another. Parallel grooves and ridges, aligned longitudinally, also decorate the surface on each side of the slot. One of these sides is now heavily damaged. Length: 20.…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheathampstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DE2E9
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lid from a Medieval cased mirror. The lid is circular and of flat section, with a right-angled rim projecting downwards from the edge. The hinge, located at the back, would originally have comprised two rounded, perforated lugs, separated from one another by a gap and linked by a bar; now, only the right-hand lug remains, the other having been lost in antiquity. A unperforated lug handle extends forward from the opposite end of the case. The slightly domed upper surface of the case bears a cross design comprised of double rows of back-to-back punched triangles. A lin…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyddial', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DDD6F
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval to Medieval copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount. The mount has a sub-triangular plate, with outward-bowing sides and an apex loop. The surface design, moulded in high relief, takes the form of a quadruped, which stands to the right, his left foreleg raised, his head tilted backwards and mouth open. The tail loops underneath the body, curving upwards between the hindquarters and extending across the back, terminating adjacent to the ears, in a downward curve. The apex loop has a rounded top, circular perforation and a pair of flanking lobes at its base. In addition, a…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harpenden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DD704
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman mount. This mount comprises a rectangular plate (now damaged), with part of a curved projection on the top left-hand corner. A panel of enamelled cells occupies most of the upper surface of the plate. Two lozenge-shaped cells are located at the centre, set side-by-side and retaining parts of their dark blue insets. A border of inward-pointing triangular cells surrounds these lozenges; one retains its entire red enamel inset, and traces of red survive in two of the others. An incised groove extends around the panel of cells, with a border of interloc…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheathampstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DD2A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery rim sherd from a Roman coarseware vessel. The everted rim is from an open-form vessel such as a storage jar or cooking pot. The fabric has an orange outer surface and grey core. The breaks are abraded. Length: 46.7mm; width: 18.4mm. Weight: 14.6g.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buntingford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DCCB8
Object type: CART FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Roman copper-alloy cart fitting. The hollow-cast piece takes the form of a three-dimensional representation of an eagle emerging from a calyx. The neck of the bird projects vertically upwards from between the two surviving petals, curving into the forward-facing head. Much of the front part of the neck has been lost in antiquity, but that which remains displays three rows of moulded feathers, the upper of which projects outwards on either side. The eyes are oval, have moulded lids and incuse pellet pupils. In the tip of its beak the bird holds a spherical object. A raised…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buntingford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DBFA7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy finger ring. The object has been made by cutting off the end of a penannular type bracelet and rolling it to form a subcircular finger ring. The ring is of flat section, its straight sides converging towards the cut end. A stamped flower head design, which comprises five pointed-oval petals around a central ring, decorates the upper surface of the bracelet terminal. Unlike the rest of the ring, which is curved, this end has been left flat, possibly in an attempt to create a bezel-like feature. A decorative band of alternating grooves and ridges (the outer two n…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheathampstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4B4C46
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy pin. Two grooves extend around the top of the circular-sectioned shaft, forming a collar which separates it from the truncated-globular head. The shaft tapers towards the upturned, damaged point. Length: 43.9mm; diameter of head: 7.1mm. Weight: 2.86g.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 13th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buntingford', grid reference and parish protected.