Record ID: SUR-6FF567
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Commodus dating to the period AD 190 (Reece Period 9). APOL MONET PM TRP XV reverse type depicts Apollo standing, legs crossed, resting on a column. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 389, no. 206. Note the I in COS VI is feint, and no piece of this type is recorded with COS V.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2020
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Record ID: BERK-6FE378
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy butt of a palstave axe, dating to the Middle Bronze Age. From the break, at the base, the rectangular cross section tapers towards the wedge-shaped top. The surface of each of the side edges is decorated by a right-angled ridge.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6F32DE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian harness fitting: a broken double-ended strap link of c. 11th-century date. It has a flat reverse and moulded front. A sub-lozengiform plate would have been central on the link before one of the arms had broken off beyond a transverse ridged junction. The recessed plate is curved-sided and has engraved voided curvilinear decoration around a central pit/blind-hole. The lower apex of the plate is squared off with rounded corner. Opposite, the side extends into a flattened arm with a rectangular cross-section that terminates in a trefoil …
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6EAD48
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A warped gold and ruby rosette finger ring dating from the late 16th to early 17th century. Description: The ring is formed from a simple gold band, widening slightly before the bezel which has a long thin V-shaped cell on each shoulder. These cells would likely have contained enamel. The bezel is formed from six radially aligned circular cells, separate by a small triangular petal. There is central hole on the bezel plate with a slightly larger separate cell set into it. Each cell has a facetted deep red stone save for one which is missing. The faceting is poorly executed which is…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wootton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6E645C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Published
An inscribed gold and enamel posie/posy ring of Post-Medieval date. Description: The ring is small and has an even band, the outer band has am even vegetative floral design including palmettes. The palmettes were executed in white while some of the vine designs have small amounts of green enamel adhering possibly indicating a white and green pattern. The internal band has the incised inscription 'I give it thee, to thinke on mee' this is followed by a stamped 'R' in a square topped shield. The ring is partially abraded with nicks out of the band. Measurements: 16.21mm i…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-6D29C9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and warped Gold posy ring of fide type, probably of 16th century date. Description: The ring has a bezel formed in the shape of two clasped hands with the shoulders styled in the shape of ornate lace cuffed sleeves. There is evidence of a projecting heart having existed above the the sleeves. The rest of the band could be meant to represent the sleeves of the arms and are formed by three rows of closely placed square cells. The details of the lace cuffs as well as the cells are in counter relief suggesting they ordinarily had enamel like KENT-9E4876, which has now be…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shurlock Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6D0754
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 321-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, three stars above. Minted in Trier. cf. RIC VII, p. 191, no. 318 passim. Diameter: 17.79 mm; weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2018
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Record ID: KENT-6D05F0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A small gilt-silver filigree fragment of uncertain date, probably early-medieval in date, c.16th century. Description: The fragment is roughly crescentic with jagged breaks, an outer rim and two circles of filigree formed from pointed oval pellets creating a feathering affect Measurements: 8.86mm long, 4.64mm wide, 0.92mm thick and 0.14g in weight. Discussion: Although filigree is a well-attested historical decorative technique, the two main periods of its' utilisation in Britain are the Early-Medieval period and the 16th century. The small size of the fragment makes i…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Smeeth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-6C62C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Iron Age to Roman copper alloy Langton Down brooch, dating to the period AD 25 - 60. It has moulded longitudinal ridges on the bar, tubular head. Lower bow and spring missing due to old damage.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-6BAA4B
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Post medieval silver cuff link or button element. A circular disc with a down-turned edge, now bent out of shape in places. The obverse exhibits a stamped design of two hands clasped, surmounted by a crown and with two flaming hearts below on a stippled background (Lewis Type C). The reverse of the disc exhibits an integrally cast attachment loop with a silver wire link looped through it. The link exhibits a worn break at one end and is stamped with the initials H L(?). Dimensions: Diameter: 16.1mm, thickness (including loop): 5mm, weight: 1.3g. Length of loop: 17mm…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2020
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Record ID: BERK-6B9DC4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester-derivative, Polden Hill brooch, consisting of the upper part, spring is missing. Dating to the period c. AD 75 - 150.
Created on: Friday 16th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2018
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