Record ID: IOW-E18CCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), minted at London. Class 11b, 1312-1314 (North 1991: 36, ref: 1061). Obverse: EDWAR[ ]hYB (angle-backed E); Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown and wedged drapery Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant Diameter: 18.7mm. Weight: 1.30g. DA=12:9. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E14EC2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval sheet copper-alloy closed thimble (1730-1800). This thimble has a domed crown and sloping sides with a deep plain rim. Most of the rim is missing. It has machine stamped circumferential horizontal circular indentations on the walls and a waffle pattern on the crown. Height: 16.1mm; width: 16.3mm; width: 13.4mm. Weight: 2.49g. A similar thimble has been published (Holmes 1988: 3-4, fig. 7c, Type III). Holmes, E.F. 1988. Sewing Thimbles. Finds Research Group Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700, Norwich.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E0EA6F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval sheet copper-alloy closed thimble (c. 1800-c. 1900). This thimble has a thickened rim, sloping sides and the crown is missing. It has circumferential horizontal lines of circular indentations on the walls. The rim is plain. The outer surface of the thimble is reddish brown with light green corrosion products. Height: 15.4mm; width: 17.0mm; thickness: 13.6mm; thickness of rim: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.96g.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-E07B00
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (1600-1700). This mount is convex at the front and flat at the rear. It is sub-rectangular in plan and the centre is rebated or stepped to form a hexagonal raised centre piece. At each end there is the remains of an integral spike which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. This mount is drab reddish brown with flecks of a green patina. Height: 26.0mm; width: 9.6mm; thickness: 3.0mm; thickness including spikes: 11.3mm. Weight: 4.16g.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-DE1289
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman gilt copper alloy composite plate brooch, with the spring and pin missing. It is constructed from three elements, a disc, five spokes and a central convex-headed rivet, with on the reverse of the disc a single pin lug and rivet, both incomplete. One speck of gilding remains. The form is close to an example from Norfolk (Hattatt 2000, fig. 224, no. 550), which is made from two parts only. Diameter 23mm. Thickness excluding pin fixings 9.7mm. 3rd century. Finder's no. SIS0005
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: NMS-DD9BD2
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval tin-coated copper alloy flat harness mount with a pair of integral round-sectioned attachment spikes on the reverse. Casting is very poor, with a substantial flaw along one edge and one spike placed very close to another edge. The form is as Read 2001, no. 292. Tinning is restricted to the front face. Length 24.5mm. Width 7.5mm. Thickness excluding spikes 1.3mm. 17th century. Finder's no. SIS0027
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DD83CB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the handle of a ceramic wheel thrown vessel of probable later medieval date (1350-1550). This fragment is part of a rod like handle from a jug. The hard fabric is smooth where the original surface exists, but coarse where the surface is damaged. It is likely that the surface has been burnished. The fragment is a dull orange (oxidised) colour with a grey (reduced) core revealed where abraded. The fabric is mica rich with large angular grog and coal measure grit inclusions. There is no glaze present however, the narrow end of the fragment is differentially coloured. A ti…
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-DD7196
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy probable needle, bent, abraded and lacking its upper end. The cross-section is round, becoming square before flattening out below the break. Extant length 130mm. Maximum diameter 3mm. Mid 1st - 4th century. Finder's no. SIS0013
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: NMS-DD3602
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy pentagonal strap loop with separate internal rivet. Cf. Egan and Pritchard 1991, nos. 1250-3. 21.2 x 16.5mm. 16.5mm internally. 14th century. Finder's no. SIS0033
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: NMS-DD1763
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval sheet copper alloy strap end with two rivets with square roves, one securing an incomplete bar-mount of arched cross-section. Though an example of a type normally described as "shield-shaped" (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 156-8), this piece is in the form of a trefoil. Decoration comprises a centrally place engraved saltire. Length and width 20.5 and 14mm. Bar-mount 5.3 x 13.1mm. c.1350 - c.1400. Finder's no. SIS0035
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
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Record ID: NLM-DD0986
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272); class 3a issue of 1248-1250, the moneyer's name, ending in 'MIE' is unlisted by Wren (1993). Chipped at one edge. Obverse description: Facing bust no sceptre; hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets, legend starts at 12 O'clock. Obverse inscription: (--)REX.III., saltire X. Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: (--)MIE/ON(--) Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 0.60gms, die axis: probably 9
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hardwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-DCFAEA
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age (-1000 to -800) blade fragment: The cast copper alloy blade fragment is a pointed oval in cross-section with smooth curve on both surfaces and a very slight mid rib on both faces. The breaks arcoss the blade are not old, but not too recent. The surface of the blade has a heavy mid green patina which is slightly pitted. It measures 18mm long, 15.09mm wide, 4.1mm thick. It weighs 4.41 grams. It is probably a fragment from a sword or rapier of the Late Bronze Age date.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: NLM-DCF770
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 3c issue of 1247-1272 Obverse description: Facing bust no sceptre, hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets with a small pellet beside, legend starts at 12 O'clock. Obverse inscription: [---](---)EX:III, the X has a straight bar and a kinked bar, though oriented opposite to those illustrated for class 3a (Wren 1993, page 51). Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: NIC/[--/--]VND Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 0.72gms, die axis: 2
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: NMS-DCEE06
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval gilt copper alloy flat mount with part of an integral rivet on the reverse. From a sub-rectangular plate a narrow extension widens symmetrically to a break. Rather worn with a two specks of gilding present. The original form is uncertain, and no parallel has been noted. Extant length 18mm. Width 8.2mm. Thickness excluding rivet 0.6mm. 13th - 14th century. Finder's no. SIS0018
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: WAW-DCC921
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1558-1603) square coin weight: The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section. It is stamped on both sides, one has an angel - St Michael - in full plate armour spearing a dragon. The other has a [ ]S, surmounted by V D, which is surmounted by a crown. The surface of the mount is abraded and is very worn. It measures 10.06mm long, 9.71mm wide, 1.33mm thick, and weighs 0.71g. The coin weight is probably for a quarter angel dating to the Post-Medieval period, c. 1550-1625.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: NMS-DCB1FE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and slightly distorted probably medieval copper alloy openwork mount, rectangular with one narrow end and probably a second integral rivet missing. Five rows of four apertures are extant, including one truncated by the break. The shapes of the holes vary, round, lozengiform, trapezoidal and irregular quadrilateral. The surviving rivet is round-sectioned, and incomplete. No good parallel has been noted. Extant length 25mm. Width 16.5mm. Thickness 1.5mm. Perhaps 12th - 13th century. Finder's no. SIS0039
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: NMS-DCAA62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy disc brooch, enamelled decoration consisting of a central cell, enamel missing, a ten-pointed star with a reserved dot within each point, white (?decayed) enamel field, blue enamel between the points in the outer field. Iron corrosion in pierced lug for missing pin and broken catchplate on the reverse. Cf. Hattatt no.1035. Diameter 20-22 mm. 1mm thick. 2nd century. '4 1/2 hours fluffy ploughed'
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: LIN-DC8575
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval copper alloy buckle, dating to the 14th century. The buckle is rectangular in plan and is highly concave in profile, suggesting that it was used to secure thick leather strapping. The frame has an integral central bar. The lip at either end is ribbed longitudinally, and the perimeter is ribbed transversly.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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Record ID: HESH-DC7A55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cloisonné enamelled butterfly brooch or pin head of modern date (1900-1950). The brooch is formed on a sheet of copper alloy with raised cells formed from wire and infilled with polychromatic enamels forming a technicolor polychromic effect. The exposed metal is a mid-brown colour due to corrosion whilst the reverse seems to have been treated by some form of lacquer - a small split pin holds the body to the decorated wings. The butterfly measures 39.3mm width, 24.2mm length and is 1.8mm thick; it weighs 3.9 grams. This brooch has been recorded as it is a go…
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-DC62DA
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1558-1603) square coin weight: The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section. It is stamped on both sides, one has a female bust, crowned facing left. The other has a large X, crown above, s below. The surface of the mount is abraded and is very worn. It measures 14.88mm long, 14.54mm wide, 3.56mm thick, and weighs 4.62g. The coin weight is probably for a half pound of Elizabeth I dating to between 1558 and 1603. Withers No. 351 p.31. Reference: Withers, P and B. 1993. British Coin-Weights. Galata; Powys.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
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