Record ID: NMS-91FB76
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy spiral-twisted torc dating to the Taunton and Penard 'Ornament Horizon' metalwork phases of the Middle Bronze Age, circa 1400-1150 BC. The present 73mm diameter annular shape is formed from circular-section bronze rod which has been twisted into a spiral. The ends slightly overlap and both have been broken in antiquity. On one of the broken ends the twist and cross-section begins to taper-off suggesting that the break is close to a missing hooked-end terminal. The other end is an abrupt break across full twist and cross-section. The evidence strongly suggests t…
Created on: Saturday 7th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-90A155
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token (1250-1800 AD). The token a raised design of an equal armed cross on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. It measures 17.31 mm in diameter, 3.62 mm thick and weighs 4.7 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1800 AD).
Created on: Saturday 7th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-905FF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy radiate of the emperor Carausius. Obv: Radiate draped and curaissed bust right; [...] C CARAVSIVS AVG. Rev: Laetitia standing holding wreath and anchor; LAETITIA AVG. S/C in field. Mint Unknown. Circa 286- 293 AD. Reece period 14.
Created on: Saturday 7th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-9024D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of medieval date. It is round in plan and biconical in section, and both faces are decorated with raised ribs interspersed with pellets in a random pattern. The central hole is straight sided. The outer diameter is 30.0mm, hole diameter is 9.5mm, the thickness at the centre is 12.0mm and it weighs 37.8g. The object has a light grey patination. The whorl conforms to Walton-Rogers form C, and therefore probably dates to c.1000 - 1500AD.
Created on: Saturday 7th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-8F9C95
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman bone hair pin dating to AD 150 - 400. The hair pin is a Greep type B1.1 and Crummy type 3. The head is spherical and crudely formed. The pin shaft tapers to join the head and bulges outwards as it moves away and then tapers again towards a point. Dimensions: length: 93.61mm; diameter of shaft: 3.68mm; diameter of head: 6.56mm; weight: 1.54g Greep (1983:350) writes "Whilst the overwhelming majority of these forms belong to the third and fourth centuries, Crummy's (1979, 161) date of c.AD 200 for the arrival of these types is challenged by a small number which may…
Created on: Saturday 7th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2017
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