Record ID: DEV-279513
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead alloy late medieval pilgrim badge depicting Saint Giles, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The badge consists of a rectangular plate with a sub-circular sewing loop projecting from each corner. A further large sub-circular projection at one short end accomodates the halo'd head of the saint, who is depicted standing, bearded and tonsured with his head within a beaded halo. The saint holds a crozier in his left hand and with his right is obscured but is probably raised in blessing (by comparison to other examples). The base of the saint's vestments are fil…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 25th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-26DBF6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper-alloy rotary key dating to c.1150 - 1450 AD. The bow is circular in shape with a circular perforation. It extends to a hollow stem, which is rectangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The bit tapers away from the stem making it wedge-shaped. It has two rectangular notches in it, creating a 'T'-shaped tooth. The key measures 36mm in length. The bow has a diameter of 13mm, the stem a width of 5mm and a thickness of 4mm, weight 5.45g. A number of very similar crude and simple rotary keys are shown in Egan: The Medieval Household (1998, 112), w…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AG001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-1D6428
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold half noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage (1351-1377), Pre-Treaty period (1351-1361), Series G, Cross 3 initial mark (1356-1361), Spink 1494.
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridport', grid reference and parish protected.