Record ID: PUBLIC-DB8369
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy, Roman brooch. This is a Dolphin type brooch with hinge mechansim.The fragment consists of the bow and the head. The brooch is hevaily corroded but there are faint remains of decorative ribs around the head, either side of the bow. The head is cylindrical with a central recess where the pin was attached to the axle bar, which is still present in the central peircing. The brooch has a mid green patina. At the end of each arm is a red brown deposit from the axle bar. The remains weigh 12.7g. the head is 41mm wide, but given the uneven length of bot…
Created on: Friday 26th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DAC6F5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fargment from a cast, copper alloy, harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.1150 - c.1450) date. The fragment comes from the top of the pendant, and consists of the a pierced swivel loop, and the upper section of the pendant; the lower half is lost due to an old break. The shape of the pendant body is difficult to determine due to heavy abrasion and bending, but the top seems to raise slightly towards the loop, and the right corner is rounded so it was probably shield shaped. There is active light green corrosion all over the fragment with traces of gilt in the recess of the lin…
Created on: Friday 26th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D423E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, silver, hammered, Post Medieval Venetian Coin. It is a Soldino of Leonardo Loredan, 1501-1521. On the obverse is the Doge kneeling left, receiving a banner from St.Mark, DVX in field below. Obverse Inscription LE . LAV. S.M.V On the reverse is a standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right, isncription in field below too worn to identify. Reverse inscription LAVS.TIBI.SOLI The coin weighs 0.28g, is 12.4mm in diameter and 0.4mm thick.
Created on: Friday 26th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.