Record ID: PUBLIC-073119
Object type: TRANCHET AXEHEAD
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Mesolithic tranchet axe sometimes known as a Thames Valley Pick. The axe is broadly rectangular in shape; being formed from a long mottled mid-grey coloured flint nodule which has been shaped into a crudely lozenge sectioned implement. The long edges are parallel with the blade being rounded and thinner in section whilst the butt tapers slightly in width but expands in thickness. Both the ventral and dorsal faces have a broad central ridge / spine running longitundinally along the body. This ridge has been formed during the crude knapping of the axe which has been sha…
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2020
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Record ID: BERK-002092
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy circular token c. 1300 - 1500 AD. One side has a long cross, raised at the centre with a single pellet to each quadrant. The reverse is blank. The surface has a dull grey/cream lead oxide coating.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: WILT-030285
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to Post medieval cast copper-alloy open thimble or sewing ring, dating to c AD1450 - 1600. The pits are hand drilled, and arranged irregularly in four concentric circles, with some misplaced. There is a narrow plain border at the base and a narrower one at the top. It is 10.72mm in height, 19.15mm in diameter at the base. tapering to 17.07mm at the top. It weighs 5.41g. Holmes (1988) notes the lack of evidence for open topped thimbles in Britain prior to c. 1450, and illustrates a similar example, dating to c. 1500 (fig. 4).
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: BERK-00E18D
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Medieval iron angular blade spearhead with a split socket, classified by Swanton (1974) as a Class E2 type spearhead dating from the seventh century to later in the Anglo-Saxon period. Most of a rounded, split socket remains. The blade is broadly lozenged shaped with angular shoulders, with a short solid neck above the socket. The surface is heavily oxidised and fragile.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: WILT-0432F3
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1550-1800. Disc-1 of a 2- or 4- part cloth seal. Disc-1 is stamped with an incuse T, whilst an incomplete privy-mark, stamped in low releif survives on the integral rivet. It is c 21.50mm in diameter, 3.0mm thick and weighs 4.9g. This was probably a cloth seal used by a weaver, dyer or searcher. The use of a privy or merchants mark suggests a broad late 16th to 18th century date. A number of comparable seals are published by Egan (1994: 181-183).
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
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Record ID: IOW-07520C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy purse bar (c. 1450-c. 1550). Williams 2018 Class A1. This fragment comprises of one incomplete arm only. The arm, circular in cross-section, projects from the jaws of an incomplete zoomorphic moulding. Double-stranded niello-inlaid cross-hatched decoration survives on both sides as well as the top. The narrowed end of the bar with its knop for securing the bar to the frame is missing due to a break. An incomplete sub-rectangular attachment plate projecting from the arm is parallel to the length of the arm. The attachment arm ha…
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-098669
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, cast copper-alloy nail. Description: The nail has a square-section tapered shank and a round head. The lower half of the shank retains the remains of the timber object that it was hammered into. The wood fibres are clearly defined but stained green by the copper in the nail. Measurements: Length 28.02mm: Width/Diameter (head) 9.65mm: Thickness (shank) 4.33mm: Weight 3.15gms Discussion: Copper-alloy nails would be used in locations like flour mills where it was imperative to avoid striking sparks. Suggested date post-medieval, AD 1650-1850.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: WILT-038F81
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The mount comprises of a central circular boss with a convex front and concave reverse. The front of the boss is decorated with a series of transverse ridges, each scored perpendicularly creating a corded appearance. Expanding from either logitudinal end of the boss is a perforated circular lug, each holding a separately made copper alloy rivet in situ. The bar mount is 19.11mm in length, 10.57mm in width and weighs 1.99g. Two mounts of very comparable form can be seen illustrated by Egan & Pritchard (1991: 214, …
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th September 2018
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Record ID: BERK-011153
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cast Medieval - Post Medieval key c. 1500 - 1700 AD. The pin holds a simplistic bit with no key wards cut. The shank is then circular and collard at the terminal with the bow. The bow appears to be broken but clear signs of the break are now abraded smooth. The key has a brown/green patina with some surface erosion.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FF5C84
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post-medieval French Shield jetton. Description: The obverse of the jetton shows a shield of France with three fleurs de lis, surmounted by a crown. There is an illegible legend around the margin. The reverse shows an imperial orb surmounted by a cross within an ornamental tressure that has three main arches. Again, there is an illegible legend around the margin. The jetton is very corroded and there is some damage around a ragged hole that may have, at some point, have been a piercing. Measurements: Diameter 27.88mm: Weight 1.51g. Discussion: These jetton types are …
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-0034BA
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn, pierced Late Medieval Rose/Orb jetton of an anonymous Nuremberg maker c. 1500 - 1585 AD. The obverse appears to have three crowns, alternating with three lis, arranged around a central rose. Reverse with Imperial orb surmounted by a cross within a tressure with three main arches. The legends are illegible with a corroded surface.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-00BC31
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval decorated finger ring, probably c. 1400 - 1500 AD. The ring is composed of two elements, with the inner section having an applied outer ring with what appear to be talismanic, devotional, or Christian symbols/verse on six separate panels. Three of the panels are crafted as if an open book, the remainder are simple plaques with a curvilinear 'banner' on which there are black letter style inscriptions. The inscriptions are very indistinct and seemingly just random letters. There is some remnant evidence, that the ring was gilded. A similar ring in gold i…
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: IOW-0D0399
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Medieval circular unifaced coin-weight for a ryal (rose noble), c. 1464-c. 1471. Withers and Withers 1995: 36, 68. The weight has a raised border at the front. The front is stamped with a crown at the 12 o'clock position and a rose at the 6 o'clock position. The rear is heavily grooved or filed with a bevelled border. This coin weight has a dark green patina. Diameter: 15.7mm; thickness: 2.7mm. Weight: 2.03g. (31.6 grains). This is a British coin weight for a ryal (rose noble), falling below the standard 120 grains for this type. The condition of…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: BERK-000629
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Hammered Farthing, probably of Edward II c. 1307 - 1327 AD. Crowned bust facing with wedged drapery. Reverse with Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets to each quadrant. The coin is in fair condition with minor clipping.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: BERK-012476
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver sixpence of Charles I, struck under the King c. 1639 - 1640 AD. The obverse has the sixth bust of Charles I, denomination behind bust, legend around, mintmark of a triangle, above. The reverse has a flat-topped shield of arms over moline, legend around, mintmark above. The coin is worn and clipping to the rim. SP - 2817 group F.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-06A8AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Voided longcross class 5 AD 1251-1272. Moneyer WILLEM, mint unknown. JJ North vol 1 1994, Page 226/227 Ref: 991/999 Weight: 0.5gms Diameter: 17mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-09D906
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Decentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 352-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type,depicting two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, supported on a short column. Mint of Lyon. As RIC VIII, p. 186, no. 122. Measurements: 17.93mm in diameter, 1.82mm thick and 2.53g in weight.
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: NCL-09E1D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short-cross penny of Henry II class 1b1: mint, London: moneyer RAVL. date AD 1180-1185. The weight is 1.26g, the diameter is 19.01mm and the thickness is 0.70mm. Obverse: hENRICVS REX, Crowned bust facing with sceptre. Reverse: + (cross pattée) RAVL·ON·LVND, Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant N926; p220
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0A6DFF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Uncertain mint, possibly Arles? ​Weight 1.24g Diameter 14.57 mm Thickness 1.11mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0AE677
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). [PAX PVBL]ICA reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Uncertain mint. ​Weight 1.37g Thickness 1.70mm Diameter 12.27mm
Created on: Monday 7th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bluntisham', grid reference and parish protected.