Record ID: BM-B7DF12
Object type: ARMOUR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of scale armour or lorica squamata comprising two individual scales dating to the second or third century AD. Combined, the armour measures 35mm in length, 28mm in width and weighs 2.7 grams. This scale is of von Groller's Type V.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2018
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Record ID: BM-B79649
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy cable twist bracelet dating to the second to fourth century AD. The bracelet consists of three circular-section strands which have been twisted to form a cable. At one end, the bracelet terminates in a hook, which is separated from the body by wire wrapped around the cable. The other end of the bracelet is missing. The bracelet measures 59mm in length with a maximum thickness of 5mm. Each of the three circular section cables measure 1mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
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Record ID: BM-B72FA6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Published
A base-silver pin dating to the Roman period. The pin comprises a circular-section stem which tapers to a point at one end. The stem is slightly bent at this end. At the other, the stem is decorated with a reel and disc moulding before extending to the head. The head comprises a conical moulding, which expands at its apex to form a further, more rounded conical terminal. The pin measures 70mm in length. The stem has a maximum diameter of 4mm; the head a maximum diameter of 8mm. The pin forms part of Cool's Group 2 (Knob on Cordon Heads), Sub-Group B (pear-shaped head), a type which ap…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: BM-B691DA
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete razor comprising the two-piece bone handle and a portion of the iron blade probably dating to the first or second century AD. The handle comprises two semi-circular section pieces of bone, between which is sandwiched the iron tang of the blade. The handle is secured by two iron rivets positioned towards its middle. Both pieces of the handle possess incised decoration. Each piece is divided into six panels with horizontal incisions. The outer panels are are decorated with incised cross-hatching. A lozenge created with parallel lines of incison spans the two innermost pane…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B48311
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single-loop buckle frame from the Medieval period. The frame is broadly 'D' shaped, with an offset axis bar, and two lobed knops flanking a recess for the sheet copper-alloy roller to the front edge. The pin is missing. The buckle has a matt green patina with the roller having a bright green patina. Length of frame: 22.00 mm. Width: 27.51 mm. Thickness: 4.22 mm. Weight: 4.990 grams. Research into similar buckles from Meols, Merseyside, suggests that this form, with a narrow sheet-metal roller, probably dates from the late 13th to early 14th century (Griffiths et…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Sunday 13th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-B369D0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal, two-part, circular, diameter 33mm. Incomplete, central part only, no extant legend, a post-mill // - The origin is unknown and no parallel has been noted. Late 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th January 2015
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Record ID: NMS-B3159C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval tin-coated copper alloy double-looped buckle frame, both loops oval, with the front of the edges and sides entirely covered with V-section oblique, transverse and longitudinal grooves. Very similar to BH-BF9624. Length and width 35.4 and 19.7mm. c.1550 - c.1650.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: NMS-B2D59D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post-medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle frame, both loops oval with scalloped or serrated edges. The whole is folded almost double, but surprisingly the iron pin is complete. The form is close to that of Whitehead 2003, no. 356. Length and width 21 and 14mm. c.1450 - c.1550.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: NMS-B2A84C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle frame, both loops oval, with the loop of the iron pin on the bar. Length and width 21.9 and 17.7mm. Mid 14th - 15th century.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: NMS-B23AFB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy finger ring, complete though the stone is missing, stirrup-shaped with three bosses on both shoulders, each with many tiny D-shaped punched impressions. The cross-section of the hoop is D-shaped, though the inner face is very slightly convex. The bezel contains off-white fixative. The form is quite close to that of a gold example from Essex (ESS-98F924). External diameter 22.7 - 25.1mm. Internal diameter 19mm. Thickness 1.5 - 3.2mm. 13th century.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-B1E474
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman wheel thrown Samian ware vessel dating to the period AD 43 - 250. The fragment has a gentle curve to it and may be from a plate or bowl. The fabric is hard and pinky red. Both sides exhibit a glossy deep red slip which has been abraded in places. One side exhibits an impressed decoration consisting of a line of backwards facing S-shapes. The fragment measures 30.25mm in length, 27.96mm maximum width, 10.81mm minimum width, is 4.19mm thick and weighs 4.02g.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th January 2015
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Record ID: WILT-B1A6A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VII dating to the period AD c1490-1500. HENRIC DI GRA REX AGL Z H obverse depicting a facing bust with a crown with two arches and unjewelled and surrounded by a single tressure. POSVI DEV' ADIVTORE MEV'/CIVITAS CANTOR reverse depicting three pellets in each corner. Mint of Canterbury. Uncertain initial mark. Probably North 1712 (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage Volume 2, Spink & Son, London).
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 12th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-B1A6A6
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint tranchet adze of probable Early Mesolithic date, c 9000-8000 BC . The implement is parallel-sided along most of its length, slightly tapering at the top. The adze is of irregular oval cross section. On either side of the axe the flake removal scars angle downwards from the broad, roughly defined central ridge. The removal of the transverse sharpening flake has created a steep, wedge-like blade. The surface of the flint is mottled, light grey to creamy-white in colour. This type of adze is often described as a Thames pick. The adze is 154.3mm long, 44.3mm wide, 53.6mm wide a…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: GLO-B172CF
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy strap-mounted and skirted terret. The oval loop, through which the rein would have passed, is considerably worn at an angle from lower left to upper right on both sides. The loop is attached directly into a 'skirt' which is formed from four upward curving projections with globular terminals. The side projections are triangular shaped while the forward and rear projections are trefoil shaped with low rounded sides arms and a pointed central arm, both of these plates are pierced with two large holes (5mm in diameter). Each projection is separated from its neighbour by a dou…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2015
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Record ID: WILT-B16003
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval farthing of Charles II dating to the period AD 1672 - 1679. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia seated left. Mint of London. Cf. Spink, p. 335, no. 3394.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Record ID: WILT-B15E29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VII dating to the period AD c1490-1500. HENRIC DI GRA REX AGL Z H obverse depicting a facing bust with a crown with two arches and unjewelled and surrounded by a double tressure. POSVI DEV' ADIVTORE MEV'/CIVITAS CANTOR reverse depicting three pellets in each corner. Mint of Canterbury. Initial mark possibly a tun. Probably North 1712 Class IIIc (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage Volume 2, Spink & Son, London).
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 12th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-B15DE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A Post-medieval copper-alloy rose farthing token of Charles I (1625-1649); type 2 (North 2291). Ref: North 1991: 165. There is a short crack close to the 12 o'clock position. Obverse: single arched crown with crossed septres through the crown and extending through the legend; CAROLV/D.G./[MAG BR...]. Initial mark: crescent. Reverse; crown, single arched, surmounting a single rose, within a circle. The top of the crown breaks inner circle at the 12 o'clock position; FRA[....]HI REX. Initial mark: crescent. Die axis: probably 12 o'clock. Weight: 0.84g, diameter: 13.7mm, thic…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2015
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Record ID: NMS-B14138
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Unusually fine and well-made medieval key, with deep cleft (7mm) in rectangular-sectioned shank forming a pin on the upper edge, a projecting (on sides, 5mm thick) rectangular boss with engraved cross-hatching on both sides and a saltire on upper and lower faces, before an elaborate openwork quatrefoil bow with four perforations and a moulded projecting fillet at each interstice. Both faces of the rectangular openwork bit (length 12mm, width 7mm, 2.5mm thick) have twin horizontal lines framing a rectangular cut-out above six narrow basal clefts forming the teeth. Length 37mm. Width of…
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-B1402E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-B133C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy radiate of Allectus dating to the period AD 293 - 296 (Reece Period 14). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a galley left with mast, cabin, probably 8 rowers; no waves. 'C' mint, QC. RIC V pt. II p.569, no.128. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
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