Record ID: PUBLIC-A25BF3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop buckle probably circa late 13th to 15th centuries. The frame is D shaped in plan with a bevelled and rounded upper surface and a slightly offset and recessed strap bar. The reverse is plain and flat. Measurements: Length: 12.8mm, Width: 15.9mm, Thickness: 2.1mm and Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-A1D3B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper sheet Buckle plate. Comprising two rectangular sheet metal plates joined at the centre of one edge by a single circular sectioned rivet. Both plates are undecorated and have a remnant of a notch where the buckle pin is articulated.The plates are slightly bent out of shape.They were originally attached to buckle DOR- A17BD8. Date: Medieval - 1250 -1500 Dimensions: 37.08 mm x 13.81 mm x 4.31 mm. Weight: 4.70 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A1BFC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle with a separately applied folded sheet metal plate.The rectangular buckle frame has a sheet metal roller on the outer edge. The short sides of the frame are slightly out-curved and rectangular in cross section. The bar at the rear is recessed to accomodate the sheet metal plate. The plate is folded over the bar and tapers slightly to the opposite end where there are two circular rivet holes (one complete and one broken). The front part of the plate is slightly wider then the rear half. Behind the bar, there is a hole through both halves of…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A17BD8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle with forked spacers for the attachment of a composite rigid plate (separately recorded as DOR-A1D3B3). An oval frame with a pointed lip in the outer edge and bevelled edges. The bar is off-set and slightly constricted to accommodate the copper alloy pin. The pin has a collar at the attachment end and tapers to a rounded point. It has a D-shaped cross section. The forked spacer arms are stepped in about part way along the inner edges and taper to a point. One arm is incomplete. The copper alloy wire pin is short and pointed. It is hooked ar…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A15D62
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible zoomorphic mount. At one end is a flat, trefid terminal with a central circular attachment hole retaining a long, circular sectioned rivet. The remaining part of the mount tapers to a probable break and is C-shaped in cross section, hollowed at the rear and convex along the longitudinal axis at the front. The upper surface is decorated with two small projections flanking the upper part of the C-sectioned element (possibly ears), two oval incised shapes (possibly eyes) flanking the central ridge, and two smaller incised ovals (possibly nostrils) flanking the ridg…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A138E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch. Probably a Colchester derivative. The pin is missing. The wings are flat and open and probably housed an integral coiled pin mechanism. There are traces of iron corrosion product at the rear of the wings. The bow projects downwards from the wings and tapers to a corroded and bent foot. At the foot is a small remnant of a catchplate. Date: Roman - c. AD 43 -100 Dimensions: 38.09 mm x 15.00 mm x 6.38 mm Weight: 2.64 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th July 2018
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Record ID: DOR-A10E0F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal. A two part seal joined by a folded integral tab. On one face is a moulded sun face with wavy rays framing it. On the other face is a moulded baluster-like device, possibly a goblet or other vessel. Date: Post medieval - 16th to 17th century Dimensions: 20.96 mm x 14.72 mm x 4.31 mm Weight: 4.87 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A0F447
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete and corroded Roman silver denarius of Diva Faustina I (AD 138-161), dating to the period AD 141-161 (Reece period 7). AED DIV FAVSTINAE reverse type depicting Hexastyle temple in which is seated the figure of Faustina I. Mint of Rome. Obverse: DIVA-FAVSTINA; Draped bust right. Reverse: AED DIV FAVSTINAE; Hexastyle temple in which is seated the figure of Faustina I. Diameter: 17.9mm. Weight: 2.77g. DA=12:6. As RIC III, p. 69, no. 343.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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-A0CA15
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy harness suspension mount (1200-1400). The mount consists of two sub-rectangular loops with an extension at one end. Viewed from the side, each loop measures about 23.0mm x 13.5mm and has a thickness of about 3.0mm. Both loops are sub-rectangular in cross-section. The loops are joined by a central part which forms an oval-shape when viewed from above. This part is pierced at the centre with a circular perforation. The perforation formerly accommodated a rotating stem that held a banner or pendant at its outer end. The extension has a length of abou…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.