Record ID: CORN-8F1407
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spoon finial or knop in the form of a female hooded figure draped at the back, with a bundle in front of her left arm, so perhaps a figure of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, but the figure appears to have bare legs and is also holding a vessel in her right hand so may represent a more Classical female figure holding a water jug, which has been copied in many media since. The figure is worn and corroded and so small that it is hard to make out enough detail to identify it. Apostle spoons are generally silver or silver gilt with a religious figure forming …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: IOW-8DE4A8
Object type: ROWEL SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy spur rowel (c. 1600-c. 1660). This rowel is formed of five equally spaced fleur-de-lis shaped tapering points which are pointed oval in cross-section. One of the points is incomplete. On both faces each point has decorative transverse grooves. The sub-circular hole at the centre has a maximum diameter of 3.6mm. The rowel is drab green with flecks of a dark green patina on both faces. Flecks of gilding can be seen on both faces. Length: 36.4mm; width: 28.3mm; thickness: 3.0mm. Weight: 4.76g. A similar spur rowel has been published (R…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8B304E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of Divus Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Obverse: D[IVO CLA]VDIO, radiate head facing right. Reverse: [CONSECRA]TIO, Flaming Altar with horned roof. Four panels on altar each with a single pellet. Copying as prototype of the mint of Rome. As Normanby no. 1829.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8AADF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). [VIR]TVS-AVG reverse type depicting Virtus standing left holding shield which rests on ground in right hand, sceptre in left. Mint I. As Normanby no. 1418.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8A4293
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). NEPTVNO CONS AVG reverse type depicting a Hippocamp right. Mint of Rome. As Cunetio no. 1392.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-899EA3
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probably Iron Age or early Roman bridle bit. This is likely to be part of the central link from a two- or three-link bit. It consists of an oval-shaped loop, circular in cross-section with a flattened circular swelling extending from one end and a short, narrow point from one side of the other end. There appears to be a break in the centre of the outer face of the circular swelling, from where another loop probably extended originally. The point projecting from the other side may be the result of mis-casting as the outer edge of this side is also irregular i…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Maplestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8998B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and abraded copper-alloy Roman dupondius or As, probably of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-161), Mint of Rome.Obv. Probably bare-headed bust right. Rev. probably Minerva standing left. Possibly a "Coin of British Association".
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
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Record ID: SF-896CA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (probably copying Constantius II), dating to the period AD 355-61 (Reece period 18). Copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier spearing a fallen horseman.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-894EC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 341-6 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type, depicting two Victories, holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Minted in Trier. LRBC, 6 no.150
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-89441C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with two standards between them. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Exning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-892825
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper alloy post-medieval/modern furniture fitting. It consists of a rectangular plate with semi-circular indentations at each end of the longer sides. The outer end curves outwards slightly and is embellished with two v-shaped notches to either side of the centre. There is a small circular hole through the centre of this end. The inner end has a small cylindrical hinge extending from its centre. The edges of the outer face are bevelled and gilding is present on both faces. A very similar example has been recorded with the PAS from Norfolk: NLM-036715. This was a…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Maplestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-88A2E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (probably c.1500-1800) copper-alloy finger-ring with a flat oval bezel, apparently without design. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, being flat to the inside. At the back it measures 5.3x2.8mm. It expands at the base of the shoulders (c.7mm wide) and up to the bezel (c.11mm wide). The shoulders are decorated with three longitudinal fluted mouldings. The finger-ring measures 27.4x27.8mm (internal 22.7x19.7mm) and weighs 13.98.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-888244
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle frame, missing its separate central bar and probable accompanying chape. The frame has incurved long edges while the short ends (the outside edges) are convex with an additional convex moulding to the inside edge. The underside of the frame is angled outwards while the upper surface carries moulded scrolls along the long edges and a moulded leaf design (with central groove for the pin rest) at the centre of the short edges. The object measures 42.4mm in length, 25.8mm in width, 5.2mm in thickness and weighs 8.7…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2018
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Record ID: DENO-887ED8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (sole reign AD 260-268) dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). VBERITAS AVG reverse type depicting Uberitas standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 15.7; Weight: 1.31g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
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Record ID: WILT-885D25
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny token dating to the late eighteenth/early nineteenth century (c AD 1760-1900). The token is worn. The obverse appears to depict St George on a horse killing the dragon with the legend [ ... ] EVER FLOURISH. The reverse appears to depict a church and the legend [ ... ] HALFPENNY.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-885A42
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy thimble of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. The thimble has a circular base, part of which is lost to worn breaks, with sloping sides which curve at the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. A series of drilled pits cover the dome and extend down the sides, terminating roughly two thirds of the way down. The base is decorated with three concentric grooves. The metal has a red/brown patina and is worn. The thimble is 20.4mm in height, 15.4mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 3.2g. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14t…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-8852C9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy sub-annular buckle frame with central bar, creating two loops. It is missing a pin. The frame is oval in shape and triangular in cross-section, the underside being flat and theoutside edge to the front convex. The central bar is rectangular in cross-section, being taller than it is wide. It measures 19.5mm in length, 17.5mm in width, 2.7mm in thickness and weighs 1.83g. Whitehead has published similar buckles (Whitehead 2003, 48) for which he suggests the date 1650-1720.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-884CE1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy thimble of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. Roughly one third of the walls have been lost to worn breaks. The thimble would have had a circular base with sloping sides which curve at the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. A series of regular lozenge-shaped pits cover the dome and circular pits cover the remaining sides. The metal has a red/brown patina and is worn. The thimble is 21.1mm in height, 20.1mm in diameter, 0.8mm thick and weighs 3.9g. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-883903
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but distorted copper-alloy thimble of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1750 - 1850. The thimble has a circular base with sloping sides which curve at the top where they form the crown, creating a dome. A series of regular concentric pits extend from the base of the crown to the base. Silvering is present on the crown. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The thimble is 23.3mm in height, 25.9mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 4.3g. Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (2010, p.265) states that no medieval thimble ind…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-883281
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Colchester one piece brooch with the spring cast integrally with the bow, only the right side of the spring remains consisting of six curls. There is a rearwards facing hook on the top of the head which holds the external cord of the spring. small tabs/wing project either side of the head to protect the spring. The bow is plain and tapers to the pointed foot, catch plate is missing. Date. 25-60AD
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th June 2018
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