Record ID: WMID-FBA593
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trigger guard, probably from a musket or pistol of the Post Medieval to Modern period, dating from circa AD 1700 - c. AD 1850. The object is broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower long edges. The fragment is the main bow section of the guard. The curve of the bow is slight. One of the side edges has a broken terminal. The opposing side curves underneath to form a curve and has a blunted flat terminal. The upper surface of the bow is decorated with incised lines forming a palm tree shape with a number of large palm leaves. The surface is v…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: WMID-FB4817
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-rectangular buckle of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1720-1790. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners. The separate drilled spindle, chape and pin are missing. The front face is flattened and decorated with a transverse incised line decoration. The reverse is undecorated. The buckle has a dark brown to black coloured patina on both faces. Abrasion in the plough soil has resulted in the loss of detail. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (1996: p.104). These types of rectangular shoe buckle with drilled frame for a separate sp…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: WMID-FB1416
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th CenturiesAD). It is sub-circular in shape with a broadly oval cross section with flattened bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with a smooth surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993:p. 82, Fig 47. Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) illustrated by Margeson date from the mid-15th to mid-17th centur…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FAD269
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th CenturiesAD). It is sub-circular in shape with a broadly oval cross section with flattened bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with a smooth surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993:p. 82, Fig 47. Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) illustrated by Margeson date from the mid-15th to mid-17th centur…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FAA116
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th CenturiesAD). It is sub-circular in shape with a broadly oval cross section with flattened bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with a smooth surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993:p. 82, Fig 47. Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) illustrated by Margeson date from the mid-15th to mid-17th centur…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FA67A8
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th CenturiesAD). It is sub-circular in shape with a broadly oval cross section with flattened bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with a smooth surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993:p. 82, Fig 47. Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) illustrated by Margeson date from the mid-15th to mid-17th centur…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
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Record ID: KENT-F7BAB7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete sheet copper-alloy strap-end or mount of medieval or post medieval date c.1150AD-1700AD. Description: The object survives as a sheet of copper-alloy roughly rectangular in shape but slightly narrower and rounded at the bottom end. There is a rivet at the centre top end of the plate with an iron rivet remaining as a point of rust. The rivet has clearly been pushed through the plate rather than through a drilled hole. One side of the plate is very slightly concave. The object is a light turquoise with patches dark green colour. Measurements: 33.57mm long, 15.35mm wid…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: KENT-F77D7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy possible Early-Medieval mount c.500-700 AD. Description: The object remains as a circular copper-alloy disc, heavily worn on both sides. One side is flat and the other slightly rougher very slightly concave. It is suggested the flat side was the front. The back has some patches of dark brown iron corrosion.which is seen on a number of circular decorative early medival mounts which remain good condition such as NMGW-F408B2 and SF-6EFA46. Measurements: 31.47mm, 4.13mm thick and 20.54g in weight. Discussion: Identification is tentative and the wear of the o…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
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Record ID: KENT-F7117A
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late Medieval to early Post Medieval probable candle holder, c.1400-1600AD The candle holder survives as a squashed cone, with a flared opening at one end now squashed close and damaged. The pointed end of the cone has a ridge running around the circumfernece of the cone just before the end to help slot the cone into a holder. The holder is a dark brown colour with patches of mottled turquoise. Measurements: 50.51mm long, 22.53mm wide, 11.43mm thick and 9.67g in weight.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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Record ID: BERK-F70A9D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy animal or 'crotal' bell of post-medieval date. The crotal bell has been cast in one-piece and the suspension loop is integral as is the hole. There is simple linear engravings on the lower hemisphere but the upper appears plain; this type of crotal bell was manufactured during the 17th and 18th century AD.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: SOM-F70658
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman finger ring dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The finger ring exhibits a transverse break across the bezel, which would have originally been oval in shape. The bezel consists of a recess to hold a gem or stone, now missing. Traces of a white substance, possibly an adhesive are visible at the bottom of the recess. The recess is encircled by a raised reserve collar which tapers into a relief triangle which tapers down the shoulder. The shoulder narrows from the bezel into the loop and terminates in an old break. The object has an uneven brown-purple p…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Seymour', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-F6D93B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy early Saxon cruciform brooch probably Martin type 1. The fragment comprises a small part of the bow, the catch-plate and zoomorphic finial. At the base of the bow the rectangular catch-plate web extends perpendicularly, the looped return at the end still retains a section of the iron pin. The end of the bow and beginning of the catch-plate are both decorated with a group of transverse grooves with the remainder of the plate consisting of a central flat segment flanked by downward sloping facets. A centrally grooved collar marks the start of the animal head fin…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2019
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Record ID: SF-F6CFD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval groat of Henry VIII, dating to the period AD 1544-47. Third coinage. WS initial mark. Minted in Bristol. North vol.II, no.1846
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F6B20A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval (cut) short cross halfpenny of John, dating to the period AD 1205-10. Probably Class 5b. Minted by Pieres of Durham. RK period V c.f.North vol.I, no.970 & 970/1.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F6B056
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered worn silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603), dated 1594, part of the third issue of coinage (1583-1603), North Type 2015.Mint mark: Woolpark. Obv.: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right. Legend: '+ELIZAB,D.G:ANG‧FR‧ET:HIB:REGI'. Rev.: Long cross fourchee on royal shield surmounted by date '1594'.Legend:'+POSVI/DEV.'AD/IVTORE/M:MEVM'. Bust is particularly worn and some clipping has occurred. Measurments: 23.8mm in diameter, 0.97mm thick and 2.83g in weight.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F6B035
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy octagonal 19th century token, issued in London between 1838 and 1846. The obverse has 'HALL AND ALLAN' within a central panel with a single line circle surround, with 'WATERLOO HOUSE' at the top and '69, 70 & 71 ST PAULS CHURCHYARD' in the bottom border. The reverse has 'DRAPERS SILK MERCERS HABERDASHERS HOSIERS' between two transverse parallel lines, each broken by a central floral motif, across the middle, with 'HALL & ALLAN' at the top and 'LACEMEN & FURRIERS' in the bottom border. Another example is on the database as NLM-EBC247
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F6AF53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Caracalla (AD.211-217) under Septimius Severus, AD.193-211, Reece period , mint of Rome, AD.206, RIC IV no.83. Reverse, Mars in left in helmet, with spear, and right hand on shield, PONTIF TR P - VIIII COS II Weight: 2.93 g Diameter: 19.4 mm
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2017
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Record ID: NMS-F690EE
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval copper alloy sheet ferrule, broken, bent and distorted, with overlapping vertical seam, tapering to a damaged terminal with four 'petals' (originally closed). Width (distorted) 15mm. Length c.36mm. Perhaps 15th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
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Record ID: SF-F68D11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval (cut) short cross halfpenny of Henry II, dating to the period AD 1180-9. Class 1c. Minted by uncertain monyer in York. RK period V. North vol.I, no.964.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F67F0C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of late medieval to early post-medieval date. The button is globular with an integrally cast loop with long flat shank. There is no decoration. This type of button dates from c. AD 1450-1600.
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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