Record ID: HAMP-73082E
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of late early-medieval (1000-1100) copper alloy bridle cheek-piece of Williams Type 2. It consists of long tapering projection ending in a rounded knob, and at the other end extending into an openwork design of three narrower projections around two semi-circular holes. The breaks at each arm are worn and old. The object is trapezoidal in cross-section, being flat to the underside with several grooves and rough to the touch. The object otherwise has a dark brown/ green, smooth and shiny patina. the edges are cut on a slight angle. The fragment measures 36.59mm in incomplete…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Midhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-72B994
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified object, very similar to BH-CA39C0. It comprises an incomplete copper-alloy ring, circular in cross-section (c.3mm diameter) and with a double moulded collar to one side from which extends a circular-section spigot, apparently tapering to a point. It measures 15.77mm in length, 15.27mm in max.width and 6.57mm in max.thickness (at the collar). It weighs 2.42g. Of BH-CA39C0 the authors write 'The form of this piece suggests it was probably a swivelling handle attachment, probably from a Roman metal vessel'.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Midhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-727798
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Post-Medieval (1500-1700) hooked tag, consisting of an incomplete openwork plate and a rectangular loop. The hook is missing. It measures 17.19mm in incomplete length, 14.96mm in width, 1.67mm in max.thickness and weighs 1.19g. Flanking the rectangular loop (internal measurement 11.21x3.16mm) is a wide (7mm), concave cross-sectioned groove. Beyond this is openwork decoration with a circular hole at each corner and below and between a trefoil. The edges of this has worn breaks. The broad transverse groove is comparable to several in Read (2008). See for example ff…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Midhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7216E1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman (AD 50-150) copper alloy Colchester derivitive brooch with a spring mechanism, missing most of one wing, the foot and catchplate, and the spring and pin. The brooch measures 42.01mm in incomplete length and weighs 7.78g. All original patina is missing and all breaks are old. The wings are 'C' shaped in cross-section and span 19.48mm. Originally, they would have spanned c.28mm. There is no apparent decoration to the front of the wings. At the centre of the reverse and extending above into the top of the bow are the remains of a double-pierced lug. The bow is D-sha…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trotton with Chithurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-716911
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop buckle frame and pin, of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1500). The buckle has a sub oval frame, with an expanded outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed. The pin has been made from a triangular piece of sheet copper alloy metal. It has been wrapped around the strap bar. The pin narrows to a blunt point. The buckle measures 13.5 mm in length, 8.6 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.5 g. The buckle is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-7114B7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring with moulded decoration, of medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The finger ring consists of a copper alloy hoop with moulded decoration. It has a D shaped cross section with a prominent ridge on the external surface. This central ridge is 2.6mm wide and is flanked by two parallel recessed incomplete edges. The central ridge demonstrates a regular pattern of short vertical incised grooves. The internal surface of the ring exhibits a large number of file marks. No inscription appears to be present. The ring measures: 18.4 mm external dia…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-70C7D3
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with an irregular circular cross section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 22.9 mm external diameter, 16.9 mm internal diameter and 3.2 mm thick. The ring is 4.3 mm wide. It weighs 4.4 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings whic…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-70B165
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a circular cross section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. Filemarks are present on both the front and back surfaces. It measures 30.6 mm external diameter, 22.6 mm internal diameter and 3.9 mm thick. The ring is 4.1 mm wide. It weighs 9.4 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeso…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6E8522
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy barbarous radiate, copying Tetricus I (AD 271-4), dating to c. AD 275-85 (Reece Period 14), HILARITAS AVGG, Hilaritas standing left with palm and cornucopiae. Prototype from Gaul Mint I. Cf. Normanby, p. 207, no. 1956. Diameter: 15.9 mm Thickness: 2.6 mm Weight: 3.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6E5A7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete contemporary copy (barbarous) of a radiate, of uncertain Emperor but dating to the period AD 275 to AD 285. Probably imitating PAX AVG, depicting a soldier with transverse spear. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 17.0 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.