Record ID: WILT-2B1835
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval copper alloy book fitting, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1600. Howsam's (2016) type B.4.1. The fitting consists of a sub-rectangular plate of copper alloy, with two complete edges, a third broken and with the fourth folded, curving underneath the main body to form a short backplate. The front plate is decorated with an off centre hemispherical boss, with a hollow reverse, contained within a sub-rectangular field defined by a double-stranded border of punched pellets. This border respects the fold, suggesting the latter was an original feature. The backpl…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-2AC5D4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 33 mm, width: 21 mm, thickness 4 mm, weight: 8.48 g. The matrix is pointed-oval and is a flat rectangle in cross-section. It has a small semi-circular loop, 8mm long, with circular hole on the edge of its reverse. The surface has a motif in good condition showing a Pelican in her Piety, feeding three chicks in a nest on a pole, which has fleur-like projections at each side. Outside of this, between unbeaded borders, is the inscription, reading KI BEN: EYME: TART:OBLIE which is a Medieval French proverb ("Qui bien aime…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2D660E
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval (1200-1400) copper alloy - and originally gilt or silvered and enamelled - horse harness pendant and pendant suspension mount, now corroded together. Almost all original patina on both pieces is missing but a few sparkly specks of perhaps gilding or silvering are apparent on both. Traces of blue and red enamel are visible on the pendant. The suspension mount has a D-shaped plate 11.2mm wide x 14.1mm long, with two arms projecting from the straight edge. These are D-shaped in profile with a central perforation (2.6mm diameter) which holds a short in situ axis bar. Orange c…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binsted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-2BCF13
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy enamelled heraldic horse harness pendant and associated strap fitting, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The pendant is hexagonal in plan, with slightly concave sides and with a transverse attachment loop projecting from one of the points. The pendant remains attached to an incomplete strap fitting; the surviving portion comprises of a sub-semicircular plate from the bottom of with projects a pair of perforated lugs, perpendicular to the plane, and holding the pendant and a copper alloy axis bar in situ. The pendant is decorated with a bend coticed azur…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-2D982E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy double-ended seal matrix of medieval date, c.AD 1250 - 1450. The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering ovate sectioned handle extending from the reverse. The handle flares to a wide lozenge swelling with quatrefoil perforation above which the handle terminates in a second, smaller circular die. The largest die bears a central motif depicting a large capitalised letter W. Each arm of the W has a transverse bar forming a cross. A circumferential legend is also present which reads: S' CVnRD. DI. CVFMAn. The smaller die depicts the same capitalised let…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: NMS-29CB28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn medieval silver penny of Stephen dating to the period AD 1150 - 1154. Profile/cross and piles type. Moneyer: Rodbert. Mint of Castle Rising. See: North, Vol. I, p. 164, no. 879.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: NMS-2D2CEE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy annular brooch dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1350. Flat annular frame with a constriction for the pin. The upper face exhibits traces of a pattern of a series of circular bosses, now missing, marked by traces of a white substance, probably adhesive. The butt of the sheet metal pin is wrapped around the constriction. Similar examples are discussed by Egan & Pritchard (2002, p. 252 - 254, nos. 1323 & 1328).
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: HESH-2F0F23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509)- initial mark rose and lis (1485-9) North 1703
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mansell Lacy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-2F100E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy pedastal-type seal matrix, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The seal has an oval base, although its edges are highly abraded, from the reverse of which expands the faceted hexagonal-sectioned pedastal handle. The handle terminates in a trefoilate knop, with a drilled circuar perforation to form a loop, and with this preceded by a rounded collar. The face of the seal is engraved with a probable depiction of St Catherine, depicting a crowned female figure stood facing, holding an wheel with a equal armed cross in the centre and regularly spaced angled rays com…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: GLO-2DBA29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1282-1289) Class 4C Dated to 1282-1289 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards [EDW] R AN[GL DNS HY]B Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle C[IVI]/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-2DC580
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rotary key of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The stem of the key is ovate and hollow with both ends terminating in worn breaks. A sub-rectangular bit projects from one end of the stem and comprises a rectangular ribbed panel from which three wards with two clefts project. One ward in U-shaped. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The key is 39.3mm long, the stem is 9.6mm in diameter. The bit is 27.5mm wide, 6.9mm thick. The key weighs 20.9g. Keys of a similar form are illustrated in Egan (2010) p.155, fig.88, no.313.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2BCF06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval penny of Henry VI - Edward IV (1422-1483). York mint. The coin has been clipped, damaged and is very worn.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2D0F61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long-cross penny of Richard II, dating to the period 1377-1399. York mint. The coin is damaged around 40% of the flan edge,which has removed some of the legend. North no. 1329.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2D62E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry III or Edward I, dating to the period 1250-1278. Voided long-cross coinage, Classes 4-7, uncertain mint and moneyer.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-2D81F7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy strap-end, c.1300-1500. The object is composed of two sheets of copper alloy that have been riveted together upon either side of a leather strap. The terminal of the object is decorated with a small central rounded point. The shoulders are rounded. The rest of the object is undecorated. The piece has an even green patina. The opposite end to the decorated terminal is pierced through both sheets to accommodate a rivet.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-30A86D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval silver penny of Henry V to Edward IV (1412 - 1483). Mint of York. The coin has been heavily clipped, removing all of the legend.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-31A7BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Edward I, II or III, dating to the period 1279-1377. Mint of London. Mullet initial mark.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-31C206
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn silver long-cross penny of Edward I, II or III; dating to the period 1279-1377.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-31DE1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfpenny of Edward I, II or III; dating to the period 1279-1377. London mint. The coin has been double struck and this has made the legends difficult to decipher.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-31F5A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver, medieval farthing of Edward I, II or III; dating to the period 1279-1377. Mint of London.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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