Record ID: PUBLIC-EDA8AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of probable early medieval date. In the form of a flat disc weighing 35.4g, of 24.8mm diameter with a centrally located straight-sided 10.0mm aperture, and a thickness of 11.7mm. The sides are slightly convex, and the item is completely covered in grey-white patination. The whorl conforms to Walton-Rogers form B, and therefore probably dates to c.900 - 1100AD.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-EC019E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Cruciform Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 450-550). The object is composed of a central flat rhomboid headplate with an incised line at the boundary between the plate and knops. Two knops extend from the plate, on partial and a third is missing, while the lower aspect broadens and curves to form the body of the brooch. The body terminates part way down the bow in an old and abraded break. The foot, pin, catchplate and partial aspects of the knops, are missing due to old and abraded breaks. An integral lug projects from the back of the headplate which wou…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th March 2018
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Record ID: ESS-EB49D6
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver disc-shaped artefact, probably from the plate of an early medieval hooked tag. The upper surface of the disc is decorated with a cross motif that divides the field into four segments. Each segment contains a contorting Trewhiddle style four-legged animal with drilled eye and backwards-turned heads. The arms of the cross are hatched to create a ladder-like effect, and there is a pierced hole in the centre of the disc, probably for a missing rivet. The underside is plain but shows evidence of solder or adhesive around the edge, which may indicate that the disc was o…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-EAD97C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An early-medieval silver sceat/early penny of King Beonna of East Anglia (749-58/60), moneyer: Efe (North 430), mint: east Anglia (Ipswich?). Ref: Gannon 2013: 135-6, pl. 33-36; Naismith 2017: 136-7; North 1994: 102.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-EA5A02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver continental sceat of an anonymous ruler dating to the period AD 700 - 715. Obverse depicting degenerate beaded standard with crosses at sides. Reverse depicting central cross pommée with pellets in angles, possible illegible legend on border. Series D, type 8. Cf. Abramson (2006, p.118, no. D140). EMC 2018.0065
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E9C942
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight or spindle whorl, recent work suggests a possible date of c.500-1000 AD, as it fits Walton Rogers type A1. Description: The object is hemispherical in shape with a central circular hole (diameter: 8.94mm) through the thickness of the object. The back is flat. The object appears to be un-decorated. Dimensions: Diameter 25.80mm, width: 9.98mm, weight: 26.96g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th March 2018
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Record ID: BH-E9C0E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A early-medieval gold shilling (or thrymsa) dating to the period AD 655-c.675. 'Two emperors' type, mint in Kent. Obverse: pearl diademed cuirassed bust right; pseudo-legend around. Reverse: bust of angel or Victory with wings above two facing heads (emperors), circular ornament below representing the globe in the prototype (Metcalf 79-80; N.20; S.767)
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
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Record ID: NMS-E924F5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon copper alloy strap-end, worn and incomplete, tapering tongue-shaped, broken across split attachment end, upper part missing, the lower part with a cast confronted double animal-head motif and a further animal-head forming the terminal. Extant length 44mm. Width 9mm. 3.5mm thick. Closely parallelled by a strap-end from Newton by Castle Acre (HER 32935). Stylistically similar finds are known from a number of sites and are discussed, along with the St Faith's Lane, Norwich example, by H. Geake in Emery, P. EAA 120, 2007, 199. Other findspots include Postwick (HER 25984), Bur…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-E8F37E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy pin of early medieval date (c. 800 - 900 AD). The pin head is largely globular in shape with a flat top and faceted ridge running around the middle of the pin head at the widest point. A ridged collar separates the pin head from the shank. The shank is oval in section and has lost its end. The object has a smooth dark green patina. It is 17.02mm in length and weighs 2.92g. The diameter of the pin head is 8.56mm. Pins of this type have been found in strong contexts dating to the early medieval period. This type is typical of the ninth century. See Haldenby, E…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2018
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Record ID: SF-E8D174
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver continental sceat of an anonymous ruler dating to the period AD 700 - 715. Obverse depicting degenerate radiate bust right with pyramidical neck resting on two curved exergual lines either side of beaded line; Runic legend on the right. Reverse depicting cross pattée with pelletes in angles, cross pattée above annulet; +AV[...]. Primary series D, type 2c. Frisian Domburg mint. Cf. Abramson (2006, p.98, no. D220). EMC 2018.0066
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E8CA0D
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy pin of early medieval date (c. 800 - 900 AD). The pin has a biconical head with the upper point off-centre. The pin shank is circular in section and appears to be missing its end. The pin is brown in colour. It is 24.59mm in length. The diameter of the pin head is 6.63mm. The pin weighs 1.20g. Pins of this type have been found in strong contexts dating to the early medieval period. This type is typical of the ninth century. See Haldenby, Early Medieval Collared Pins, Datasheet 44, fig. 8. A similar example from the databsae is SF-1EAD50.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-E889B2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy pin head of early medieval date (c. 800 - 900 AD). The pin head is very worn and the original surface is largely obscured. The pin head is largely globular in shape with a flat top and facetted sides. The object has a patchy green and brown patina. It is 11.30mm in length with a diameter of 7.88mm. It weighs 2.55g. Pins of this type have been found in strong contexts dating to the early medieval period. This type is typical of the ninth century. See West, A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Material from Suffolk, p. 246, fig. 128, no. 5; Haldenby, Early Medieval Collared Pins, Dat…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-E86DD9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Earl medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, Thickness: 6 mm, diameter 23 mm, internal diameter: 9 mm, weight: 13.76 grams. The spindelw horl is circular in forma nd has a shallow D shaped cross section. It's central hole has a diameter of 9mm and its surface is plain. Walton Rogers form A1
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
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Record ID: BUC-E824C2
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy early medieval hooked clasp, dating from c. 9th to early 12th century AD. The clasp is Class D, type 1. The clasp is one piece of copper alloy sheeting. The main oval panel is engraved with a Y shaped motif, this has a series of raised ribs running along the centre.In the panels inbetween each arm of the Y is filled with possible interlace, although this is very worn. Around the edge of the circular panel is a border of incised squares. Originally there would have been two rounded attachment knops with pierced circular holes on one edge, these are worn and brok…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
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Record ID: BUC-E708C6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy early medieval stirrup terminal of zoomorphic form dating from c. AD 1050 - 1100. The Two rounded triangular ears projecting out from behind the eyes, behind this the terminal is rounded and hollow for attachment to the stirrup. The oval eyes are bulging with a raised curved incised line above and below. The nose projects out from below the eyes, and is hooked with incised lines running up into the nose. Below the nose on one side is a rectangular slot. There is a small circular supporting edge on the terminal end for supporting the footplate of the stirrup. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
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Record ID: BUC-E6D57B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy early medieval strap end, dating from the 11th century. It is possibly a Class E Type 1 (Winchester style) or 2 (anthropomorphic). The strap end has a split end attachment and is rectangular in shape. There are two copper alloy rivets still in situ holding the two sheets together. Below this is a rectangular border, with the strap end below decorated with openwork. In the centre there is a raised circular projections, with three circular impressions, possibly forming two eyes and a mouth. Above this are two triangular indentations, and either side is a cir…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-E6BEBB
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy girdle hanger fragment, dating to 450-650AD. The object has a rectangular form and cross section and consists of an outer frame, now damaged at one side, with a central vertical bar. All of this is decorated with a row of centrally placed incised motifs which have triangular forms and consist of three lines which are fanned out. The outer frame is joined to the inner bar in two places on each side. The lower join consists of a plain L shaped bar. The upper one is damaged but is a diagonally placed bar which appears to have the same decoration as the fram…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Normanton on Cliff', grid reference and parish protected.