Record ID: HAMP-1F6A8F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval lead alloy composite button, missing its loop. It is biconvex in shape and hollow, with two blow-holes to the reverse. The front half is decorated with cast radiating lines from a central pellet. The spaces between the radiating lines are decorated with, alternately, a vertical line of pellets and raised transverse ribs forming a ladder effect. The button measures 16.5mm in diameter, 14.7mm in height and weighs 5.26g. Cf. LON-719EF2 and Read, 2005 (111), which the author suggests a late 16th-17th century date for.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-1ECB74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A perforated conical lead weight of uncertain date, from the Roman to post-medieval period. The weight is conical in shape with a sub-square central perforation of 4.7mm by 4.3mm at the top and 5.9mm square at the base. The base of the weight is flat apart from some metal displaced by the boring of the perforation. The top of the cone is slanted. The surface of the weight is rough and has a well developed white patina. The weight measures 22mm tall, 21mm diameter at the base and 34.8g. Compare YORYM-86C4A5 and DUR-11F3F6.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-1EBDD3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead circular double-sided token, dating to c. 1500-1850. The token has raised bust on one side within a raised edge; it is uncertain in which direction the bust is facing. The reverse has a raised letter A placed off-centre; it has no raised edge. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post-medieval in date (1500-1850), those which seem to mimic medieval…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-1EAC16
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible spindle whorl of unknown date, Late Iron Age to Post Medieval. It is of Walton Rogers form B1 with two flat faces and straight sides, though the faces on this example are rather uneven, tending towards biconvex. The central aperture is only 3.4mm diameter, casting some doubt on this object's function as a spindle whorl. It may be another form of perforated weight. The lead has a smooth light grey patina. It is 22.4mm diameter, 7.6mm thick and 18.47g. See Walton Rogers (2007) Cloth and Clothing in Early Anglo-Saxon England, which suggests that whorls of this form …
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-1EA625
Object type: FABRICATOR
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Mesolithic to Neolithic date, circa 7000 - 3500 BC. The implement is a fabricator which is sub-ovate in both plan and section formed of a tertiary flake. The implement has been extensively worked in an irregular scaled pattern on all sides having numerous flakes of varying sizes removed from each surface. More extensive stepped, abrupt retouch is evident along both edges. The flint is a burnt orange in colour with lighter inclusions. The implement is 79.8mm long, 23.3mm wide, 9.5mm thick and weighs 19.3g. Fabricators may have been used in l…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Record ID: SOM-1E8BA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), probably dating to c. AD 1250-1256. Voided long cross class 5b2-c. Minted by Ricard in London. North (1994: 227) nos. 992/2-993.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 24th May 2018
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Record ID: SOM-1E81A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216) or Henry III (AD 1216-1272), dating to c. AD 1213-1216. Voided short cross class VIb2-VIc1, minted by Walter in London or Canterbury, with the moneyer's name mispelt on the coin. Mass (2001: 43-44). North (1994: 222) nos. 975/2-976/1. Mass (2001: no. 1786) publishes a penny of class VIb2 minted in London with the same error on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: LIN-1E770B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Discussion Treasure reference 2018 T258: a Middle Saxon silver gilt pin. The head is globular, solid, and decorated with four deep channels radiating from the apex, dividing the head into four convex pointed oval panels. Each channel is flanked by a much narrower channel. An integral shank of circular section extends from the base. The shank is broken shortly after it leaves the base. The break is patinated and worn, suggesting the break occured in antiquity. Dimensions Total Length: 17mm Diameter of shank: 3mm Diameter of head: 10mm Discussion The criss-cross grooves o…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-1E741C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete mount or fitting of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 470 - 570. The object comprises two rectangular terminal panels joined by an integral rectangular stem. Both panels have raised rims within which is zoomorphic decoration of Salin Style I. The upper half of the beast is retained in one panel, the lower portion in the second. The reverse is flat and undecorated with no evidence of any fixings. Casting flashes are present around the edge of the object where the metal has run during the casting process. This suggests the piece is either mis-cast or unfinished. The m…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-1E6FFD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token of post-Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is uniface and the design is of a cross formed from two crossing rectangles with a raised outline, thus forming a square in the centre. The cross is bordered within a square raised line, and further raised lines cut across the corners, making an octagon. This fits into Powell Type 3, 12 or 14. The token has suffered some bending, causing stress lines in the patina, which is dark grey. It is 33.5mm diameter, 2.2mm thick and 14.68g.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: SOM-1E6E60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), dating to c. AD 1205-1210. Voided short cross class VbII-Vc. Minted by Alisandre in Ipswich or Rochester. Mass (2001: 39-40). North (1994: 221) nos. 970-971.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
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Record ID: LIN-1E4CF7
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ingot of probable Early Medieval date. The ingot is formed of a rod of copper alloy 109mm in length. The ingot is roughly hexagonal in section. All sides of the ingot display fine hammer marks. One end is worn, smooth, and rounded. The other end has a step-fracture or cut.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-1E4477
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (1350-1450) copper alloy composite buckle, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. The object comprises an oval lipped frame (the outside edge forming a triangular point at the centre) and an integral forked spacer plate. The internal measurements of the frame are 10x10mm and there is a transverse groove on the inside edge behind the lip (presumably a rest for the missing pin). The forked spacer extends 29.0x10.0mm behind the frame, narrowing in width to 9.5mm at the opposite end. A bar connects the arms behind the frame, with a thickened moulding to both faces agai…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-1E420A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval knife end-cap or end-stop from a scale-tang knife, dating from about AD 1500 - 1600, in the form of two conjoined and near-symmetrical stylised horse's hooves. Each half of the end-cap is oval in cross-section and curves throughout its length. At the base a narrow slot is filled with the remains of a corroded iron tang. The hooves are detailed with three nails on the base, a cleft in the hoof, and a groove round the fetlock. Compare GLO-5F23A3,IOW-9C18A3, IOW-9235DC and LIN-67D3F3 which cites Read, 2001, Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, p.88; nos.650-2. The e…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-1E0D31
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete polychrome glass bead of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 550 - 650. Probably Brugmann Phase B. The bead is bi-conical with flattened ends and a central perforation though this is filled with organic material from deposition. The main colour of the bead is black with applied bands of blue glass to either end. Two trails of intersecting curvilinear white glass decorate the central circumference which are overlaid by a third band of blue glass. The bead is 9.7mm tall, 9.4mm in diameter and weighs 19. The perforation is 4mm in diameter. Similar pins have also been recovered fro…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-1E0CB1
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast silver pyramidal scabbard mount with gilding and gemstone inlay. The mount is in the form of a four-sided pyramid with a flat, square top. Each face is decorated with two rows of recessed, chip-carved interlocking triangles, five on the lower row and three on the upper. The recesses all retain gilding, while the rest of the mount is silver. The flat top comprises a cell containing a square red gemstone, possibly a garnet, back with a layer of gold foil. The corners of the garnet are slightly chipped. The mount is hollow underneath and an integral bar, oval in sec…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2019
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Record ID: BH-1DFDC8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy token half penny of William Fossey of Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Dated 1667. It measures 20mm in diameter, 1mm in thickness and weighs 2.13 grams. Williamson 1967, p. 9, no. 40.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-1DE511
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy dress hook dated to c. 1500-1700. Read's Class E, Type 5. The dress hook has moulded relief openwork decoration on the front, and is flat at the back. The body has 3 loops in trefoil pattern, with a hatched knot with each end terminating in a pellet. There is a rectangular attachment loop, with small spurs which may have been left behind in the casting process. The remains of a hook which has lost the end is also present. The dress hook is a mid-green and is 17.9mm long, 32.5mm wide, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1.63g. Similar dress hooks are found in 'Hooked Cl…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-1DC391
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper-alloy ring, possibly a Roman bracelet dating within the period c. 43 - 410 AD. The object is formed from a pointed-oval band. Surface detail has been fully obscured by harsh corrosion and wear from deposition near salt water. As a result, the surface is rough, with a patchy green and light brown patina and it is impossible to tell whether the band would have sported moulded decoration of the type commonly exhibited by bracelets of Roman date. Identification is therefore based on the form and size of the objects, which bears similarities similarly tentatively dated exam…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-1DBF0B
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy dress hook dated to c. 1500-1700. Read's Class E, Type 3. The dress hook has a circular body with moulded relief decoration and has been cast. The body has a double rose decoration on the front and is concave at the back. There is a slightly flared rectangular attachment loop. The hook is also present and curves to the back of the dress hook. The dress hook is a mid-green and is 13.8mm long, 32.8mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.59g. Similar dress hooks are found in 'Hooked Clasps & Eyes' B. Read, 2008 p95.
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
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