Record ID: SUR-707325
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman cast copper alloy plain nail-cleaner with a straight sided blade (Group). The nail cleaner is a simple flat undecorated slightly tapering strip with a wider looped attachment end and a forked terminal.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
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Record ID: SF-706EBE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a cast copper-alloy cooking vessel of Medieval date. A short length of the flaring, thickened, rim survives, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. Both faces are worn but have traces of sooting, particularly on the exterior. This fragment measures 20.48mm in length, 45.34mm in width, 5.12mm in thickness, and 14.29g in weight. This is a rim sherd from a cooking vessel of probable Medieval date, c.13th-15th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-705B58
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative, The Wroxeter, Polden Hill / T-shaped type and of later 1st or 2nd century AD date. The brooch is near-complete, missing the pin and bow setting (with a surviving length of 58.7mm, a depth of 16.0mm and a weight of 18.2g). The spring is secured between perforated lateral lugs and the missing chord was tensioned by a lug at the head, in a 'Polden Hill, lug type' arrangement. The wings are semi-cylindrical (with a width of 22.3mm) and the oval terminals are expanded and ribbed (8.6mm x 7.0mm); there is the suggestion that the termi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
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Record ID: SUR-7052D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy object comprising a loop and shaft. The shaft ends in a wide circular collar below which is a pierced projection. The oval loop is decorated with cast knotwork or foliate shapes. The purpose of this object is uncertain but it may have functioned as a handle, perhaps for a drawer.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: SF-70527E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy unidentified conical object of possible Roman date. Only the terminal? of the object survives, the remainder of the object is missing due to old breaks, now worn. The base is circular and expanded. It narrows to a circumferential groove waist 6.59mm in width before expanding to the now missing top of the object and terminating in old breaks. This object measures 24.40mm in diameter, 21.75mm in height, 52.97g in weight. It is possibly a crest-holder from a Roman legionary helmet ('Coolus' type) of the 1st century AD. If it is one of these similar hel…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-70503B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. The base of a trapped air bubble during the casting process is located at the top. Traces of a black patina cover the base of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It meas…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: SUR-703946
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop-headed pin of uncertain but probably post medieval date. The shaft has a circular section. The object may have functioned as a locking pin. There may be traces of gilding but this is uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-703235
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina cover all sides of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 93.9 mm in length, 35.3 mm wide and 17.6 mm thi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: SUR-7025AC
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy suspension mount for a harness pendant. The mount is oval with a folder hanger projection. One the hollow back is a single integral rivet.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
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Record ID: NMS-70235D
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of post-medieval copper alloy sword belt hanger, loop from plate containing hook with terminal knop from pendent plate. Cf. Read 2001, no. 373 and Read 2008, no. 793. Extant combined length 18.5mm. Mid 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-700C4C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy spherical bell ( a rumble bell). produced between the 13th -18th Century. This example based on the shape of the suspension loop dates to around the last quarter of the 17th Century or possible later. Spherical in shape with transverse ridge (seam) where the two halves have been joined. There are two circular sound holes in the top section and two additonal sound holes connected by a slit in the lower section. The bell contains an Iron pea. Dark grey green in colour, Decoration - Plain The bell measures 28mm wide 35mm high and weighs 20gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2015
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Record ID: SF-70088B
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent copper-alloy domed type thimble of Post-Medieval date. The rim is unthickened and has a circumferential groove. The straight sides are covered with extensive circular indentations that spiral from the flat crown to the base of the thimble. This thimble measures 17.21mm in height, 18.68mm in diameter, 0.68mm in thickness, 2.88g in weight. There are similar examples from London (Egan, 2005, p. 132, no. 623).
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-6FFFE7
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy scale pan dating to the 17th century. This scale pan is circular with three suspension holes arranged equidistant around the edge of the pan. It is concave with a small recess in the centre and traces of linear engraving running around the inside, indicating a compass drawn design. Theobject has a golden colouration with patches of dark brown on the reverse. Similar scale pans can be found in Margeson (1993, no. 1578-9) and in Egan (1998, no. 1039), all of which range from the 13th to 17th century. The closest example, in terms of decoration, is no. 1579 fro…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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Record ID: NMS-6FF48D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon copper alloy stirrup-strap mount, Williams Class A, Type 1. Sub-triangular or pentagonal, with twin rivet-holes above remains of flange on reverse, two rounded knops on either side, with two more flanking the rounded apex loop, the perforation containing the corroded remains of an iron rivet. Worn and corroded remains of engraved decoration depicting two addorsed beasts. Height 49mm. Width 30.5mm. 3.5mm thick. Weighs 24.55g. 11th century.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th January 2015
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Record ID: BM-6FEC15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-78), dating to c. AD 364-78 (Reece Period 19), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Godmanchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-6FEB0C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, spherical bell of post-Medieval date, AD 1600 - 1750. The upper half of the bell is undecorated and perforated with a pair of circular sound holes. There is a flat, rectangular suspension loop, also perforated with a circular hole. A raised ridge runs around the circumference of the bell, separating the two halves. Below this, the lower half is pierced by a narrow basal slot with circular ends and is decorated with a series of closely spaced, incised lines radiating outwards from the slot. The bell is 51.1mm high and 40.9mm in diameter. It weighs 70.6gm (though as…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
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Record ID: SF-6FE9A9
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent copper-alloy domed type thimble of Post-Medieval date. The rim is unthickened and has a circumferential groove. The straight sides are covered with extensive circular indentations that spiral from the crown to the base of the thimble. This thimble measures 11.50mm in height, 15.86mm in diameter, 0.81mm in thickness, 1.27g in weight. There are similar examples from London (Egan, 2005, p. 132, no. 621).
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6FDBBD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, struck/hammered copper alloy Trade Token of the Post Medieval Period, dating from AD 1600 - AD 1700. The token is very worn and as a result the detail is difficult to make out. The edge of the token is ragged with pieces missing. The obverse of the token depicts a possible bell, due to wear and corrosion this is uncertain. The reverse of the token depicts a tun (barrel) on it's side in the field. The legends on both sides are illegible. Diameter: 17.2 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
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Record ID: BM-6FD149
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-75), dating to c. AD 364-75 (Reece Period 19), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. Cf. LRBC, p. 56.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Godmanchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-6FB292
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper alloy annular framed brooch, the stumps of a triangular-sectioned frame projecting from the base of a gently tapering round collet which is angled outwards with damaged mouth, the stone is missing. Diameter c.36mm. Height of collet 9mm. Width of frame 4mm. Thickness of frame 2.5mm. c.1230 - c.1400.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 9th December 2014
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