Record ID: NMS-3E7DA4
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy medieval book clasp of folded sheet type, Howsam type A.8.1. It is sub-rectangular, recessed symmetrically from either side at the fold to form a central end loop. There is a central circular peg hole, and a rivet hole halfway between this and the open end, with a part-extant rivet in place. There is a third hole on the reverse plate only, flanking the central hole. One face is decorated with groups of three diverging grooves emanating from halfway along the two sides and the strap attachment end. There are further grooves nominally from each corner in a part-saltire con…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3C4741
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lozenge-shaped copper-alloy mount with moulded-in-relief (floral?) decoration and a beaded border. It has a single integral shank (now incomplete) at the centre of the reverse. Traces of gilt are present on the surface.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-3B55A6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
ADD WEIGHTAn incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy (possibly pewter) toy miniature tankard, cup, jug or ewer (c. 1400-c. 1600). This tankard is cast in one piece and has an integral foot-ring or pedestal base. The rim is incomplete and most of the handle is missing due to breaks. The edge of the mouth is bent and the sides are parallel. There is a casting seam on the same alignment as the stubs of the handle. Another casting seam can be seen on the opposite side but it has mostly been removed. This toy is generally grey and has traces of a dark grey patina. Height: 22.9mm; widt…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3AB0E2
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman (AD 43-410) ceramic box flue tile. The fabric is sandy and oxidised an orange colour and has the typical combed or rolled parallel lines/cross hatching to one face to improve the adhesion of wall plaster. The other side is plain. Measurements: 83.85mm long, 51.55mm wide, tapering to 18.8mm wide. 17.43mm thick. Weighs 80g Box flue tiles were used to create flues in the walls of building through which hot air, generated by the hypocaust system would pass. The grooves on the surfaces are key to improving the adhesion of the tile to wall plaster. The presence of …
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
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Record ID: FAKL-3AAB86
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval copper alloy coin weight, struck in Amsterdam for the an unidentified coin. The weight is square with bevelled sides. On one face bears an hand (the mark of Amsterdam) with the letters R and I set either side of it and a V below, all set within a pelleted ring. The reverse also bears a pelleted ring but all detail of the design is lost. The initials mark the name of an unidentified maker who, other finds suggest was working during the 1580s (BERK-959FEA). This weight is, at 6.64g significantly larger than the half 'Flanders Lion' for which BERK-959FEA was used. Width 15.…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3A7225
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~ A Post Medieval (c.1500-1800) complete cast copper-alloy crotal bell. The bell comprises two hemispherical domes divided horizontally by a circumferential ridge. The top hemisphere is plain and undecorated but the lower half has six incised petals each formed of two incised lines These petals surround an incised half circle to each side of the central sound slit aperature which terminates in a round hole at each end. The incised half circles also are formed of two incised lines. Inside this half circle on one side is a letter R and on the other side a letter W, each of the letter…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Record ID: FAKL-3A0AC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
Roman coin, radiate of Gallienus (253-268, poor condition, inscription lost. Obverse: Radiate bust, right, Reverse: Standing female figure, left, draped, with a cloak trailing behind her, she is holding an object in her right hand, there may be an X in the field behind her. Some traces of slivering survive on the reverse. Diameter 17.1mm, Mass 1.99g.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-39E104
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop D-shaped buckle fragment with moulded decoration. The solid D-shaped fragment has lost its strap bar. It is crudely shaped on one side only to resemble ropework but the thickness of the casting diminishes and thickens again, varying quite considerably in its shape. Circa 1450-1550. Similar examples are shown in Whithead "Buckles 1250-1800" page 25. 36.94mm wide, 25.14mm high, 2.97mm thick weighs 4.69grammes.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Record ID: FAKL-39DEC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver penny, voided long of Henry III, (1216-1272), Class IIIb, Hereford. Obverse: Royal bust, facing, [hen]RICV [sr] EX III, Reverse: Voided long cross: HEN/ [rio] NhE/RE [f] Diameter 18.0mm, Mass 1.18g.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-39A318
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop oval buckle. The solid round barrel has straight ends, is decorated on the face with grooved lines, plain on the reverse but with a recess to the underside to take the pin, which is not present. The sides have a knop where they join the underside of the barrel and a knop at each end of the strap bar (although one side has been lost). Circa 1250-1400. Similar examples are shown in Whithead "Buckles 1250-1800" page 21. Barrel measures 17.7mm long, 4.97mm thick. 23.58mm wide 18.47mm high, weighs 4.23grammes.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Record ID: LON-3999BB
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Roman bone needle, AD 50-410. The needle has a flat spatulate head with a rectangular eye. The needle is almost complete missing its tip. The bone itself has taken on a dark brown patina due to the deposition environment. This is a Crummy type 2 needle similar to No.1982 Crummy (1995:66-67). Similar needles on the database are LON-62C774, BM-A20720 and BM-A1EE8B. Dimensions: length: 79.21mm; width of head: 6.18mm; weight: 1.75g Crummy, N. 1995. The Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-1979. Colchester Archaeological Trust Ltd, Colchester.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-393D0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and abraded copper-alloy Roman coin, probably an as or dupondius of uncertain type dating to the period AD 43-260. Both faces are illegible. Measurements: 17.93mm in diameter, 2.46mm thick and 3.51g in weight.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: FAKL-391B6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 10cf, 1305-1310, London. Obverse: Crowned bifoliate bust, facing, EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB, Reverse: Long Cross, [civi]/ TAS/ LON/DON, Diameter 18.1mm, Mass 1.25g.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3914E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and abraded copper-alloy Roman coin, probably an as or dupondius of uncertain type dating to the period AD 43-260. Both faces are illegible. Measurements: 22.27mm in diameter, 2.93mm thick and 6.25g in weight.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-38F7D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn and abraded copper-alloy roman coin, possibly a as or dupondius of uncertain 1st to 3rd century AD ruler. Both faces are illegible. Measurements: 21.79mm in diameter, 2.24mm thick and 4.8g in weight.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-38E1CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn, abraded and degraded roman Dupondius or As. Illegible Ruler and type, dating to the period AD 43-260 (Reece period 1-12) Obv.: Illegible. Leg.:llegible. Rev.: Illegible. Coins surface is heavily pitted, worn, abraded and has concretions upon its sruface subsequently little to no detail remains. Measurements: 22.71mm in diameter, 3.32mm thick and 6.56g in weight.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-38D139
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' shilling of James II (1685-1688), dated September 1689 (on coin) (Seaby 6581D). Mint of Dublin. Seaby (2003, 170). It measures 25.55 mm in diameter and weighs 5.39 g. There are some small nicks in the circumference at various points.
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th December 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-38B84B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Probably less than 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, part of the right wing, catch plate, and foot missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top, the right wing is incomplete. The wings are separated in the middle by a crosspiece, in which is a hole through which w…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-386B0D
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman (late 3rd - 4th century AD) bracelet fragment: The artefact is a terminal of a penannular bracelet or armlet. The terminal is sub-oval in section, expanded in width and decorated with three grooves and ridges. The oval shape has two flat surfaces and a rounded one, on which is the decoration. The bracelet narrows and tapers to a broken edge, but the break is not recent. The surface of the bracelet has a dark green, well-developed patina which is slightly abraded. It measures 29.49mm long, 7.09mm thick and weighs 7.32g. A similar example is illustrated in Crummy (1…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36EDB2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval single-loop buckle complete with frame, plate and pin. The frame is kidney shaped with a narrowed pin bar to take the plate and pin. The front of the frame is bevelled towards the leading edge and without any discerning decoration, though signs of pitting are apparent. The reverse is flat, and undecorated with a green patina. The pin is of a sheet metal type which has been folded around the pin bar, and is decorated with a transverse flanged ridge. The plate is constructed from sheet metal and is sub-rectangular; it is recessed at each side to accommodate the frame and h…
Created on: Sunday 16th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopstone', grid reference and parish protected.