Record ID: DOR-A0E605
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast spherical bell (also known as crotal or rumbler bells). The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a girth ridge. The lower hemisphere has the remnant of a long aperture with rounded ends. One side is broken. The upper hemisphere has two circular holes, one on each side. On the top of the upper hemisphere is a small pointed attachment loop with a drilled circular aperture. The upper hemisphere is decorated with eight drop shaped foils, each with a longitudinal mid line. The remaining half of the lower hemisphere is decorated with three drop shaped elements each de…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: IOW-9C89A1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-Medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600-1800). The suspension loop at the top and one side of the body is missing due to breaks. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. The plain upper hemisphere has the remains of a circular sound hole. The lower hemisphere is decorated with 'fish-scale' motifs. At the base a small incised plaque contains incised maker's initials: S*C. This bell has a dark green patina on the outer face and the inner face is light green. Length: 62.0mm; widt…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9B76DA
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy post medieval crotal bell, probably made by William Gwynn in Aldbourne, dating to the period AD 1770-1813. The fragment measures 35.71mm in length and 39.51mm in width. It is 1.86mm thick and weighs 13.02g. The patina is relatively rough, the colour is dark green with specks of more ligher green. Probably WG maker's mark but the fragment only shows oW[o]. The fragment is decorated with incised lines.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
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Record ID: WILT-9B4988
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy post medieval crotal bell made by William Gwynn in Aldbourne, dating to the period AD 1770-1813. The fragment measures 20.88mm in length and 45.27mm in width. It is 3.48mm thick and weighs 11.27g. The fragment is decorated with incised lines and inscribed with WG.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
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Record ID: NLM-9AE854
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bell. Cast spherical one-piece bell with a pair of opposed blowholes in its upper hemisphere and a pair of sounding holes linked by a slot in the lower hemisphere. A rectangular loop projects from the top. Faint traces of a rayed or petalled motif appear around the sounding slot on the lower hemisphere. A medial rib marks the meeting of the hemispheres. Three blackened dried peas [one lost] were trapped within the bell, presumably adventitiously. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700. Height: 40.4mm, Diameter: 30.5mm, Thickness (wall): 0.8mm, Weight: 23.61gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.