Record ID: HESH-3F6E03
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a hone or whetstone of undetermined date, probably Medieval or later but an earlier date should not be ruled out. The stone is rectangular in plan, profile and has a D shaped cross section. The whetstone is formed from a mid grey, coarse grained grit/sandstone - an area of distinct reddening is present in one place - this is likely to be due to burning or heatening in a fire. The edges and the tip are all worn. The top / upper surface has a smooth heavily worn and partially polished surface with a distinctive U shaped profile created from repeated use. The other long e…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-3D82B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead pan weight of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date. Description: The pan weight is circular in plan with a raised in relief cross on its upper face formed from four uneven triangles, cast in relief arranged around a central raised pellet. Each triangle has a pellet within. It has slightly tapering sides which leaves the base slightly wider than the top. The base is undecorated although it does have an iron shank pushed through to the front to help form the raised central pellet. The weight has been crudely cast leaving it quite uneven. The object is heavily patinated…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-3A5441
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy vessel of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1100 - 1850. The fragment is part of the leg of a cooking vessel such as a cauldron or posnet. The leg is roughly rectangular in plan and section expanding towards the top where it would have joined with the vessel proper. The front of the object is decorated with three parallel grooves, one at the centre, the others flanking it. The reverse is slightly convex and the breaks to the top and bottom of the fragment are old and worn. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fragment is 84.1mm long,…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-39B60B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy "Moustache-shaped" object probably of Middle Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age date (1500-300 BC). The object consists of two pointed drop-shaped elements (both points partially lost), D-shaped in cross-section and joined at their widest point, by a longitudinally recessed oval neck. There are multiple longitudinal grooves on the upper face on both domed sides of the object, the tapering lower parts are plain. The two moustache tips or prongs flare slightly outwards and terminate with a small rounded knop. The central neck section of the object is plain and unde…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: HESH-3E9E10
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from a larger unidentified object of probable later Early Medieval date (AD 800-1200). The fragment is an irregular triangular shape in plan and slightly curved in profile - originally it would have been rectangular and the extant fragment represents a single corner. The fragment is pierced on one of its broken edges by a circular hole - which possibly may have held a rivet. The remains of a small rectangular sectioned rivet is present and preserved embedded through the copper alloy mount. This is possibly a repair. The upper surface is decorated with a ci…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-38BC0B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Norwich Corporation, Williamson 225, die axis 6 o'clock, weight 2.42g, 1667
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: NMS-38C99E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Norwich Corporation, Williamson 225ff, weight 3.00g, further details illegible, 1667-70
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: NARC-3A3118
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Token of the Post-Medieval to Early Modern period (AD 1500- 1850). The token is circular and flat with four sub-circular perforations, one approximate in each quadrant. One face has the initials 'jt' in alpha style in relief with pellets and foliate decoration and a repeating diagonal linear border. The other face has a four petalled flower design with a single central and multiple surrounding pellets. The metal is a dark cream in colour Diameter: 27.94mm, Thickness: 2.28mm, Weight: 8.3g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as …
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-3A4DAD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Thomas Peeke, Wyre Street, Colchester, Norweb 1248ff (Essex), c.1649-72
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: NMS-3A5C30
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of William Bateman of Great Yarmouth, Norweb 3309, die axis 6 o'clock, 1656
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: CAM-3C1CE1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy post medieval token dating 1668. Obverse shows the Apothecaries Arms set inside a shield. Surrounding this is a circle of closely set small pellets. Obverse initial mark is a five petalled flower. Obverse legend reads SA[MVELL]BELCHER.1668. On the outside edge there is evidence of a worn zigzag border. Reverse shows HIS/HALF/PENY in three lines. Under this are the letters SBB with a five petalled flower under the middle raised B. Surrounding the field there is a circle of small closely set pellets. Reverse initial mark is a five petalled flower. Reverse legend r…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
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Record ID: SOM-3D8BDD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy token farthing issued by the Constables of Taunton in 1667 AD. Williamson (1891), Somerset. 230. Obverse inscription: A TAVNTON FARTHING. Obverse description: Rebus = a T and a Tun with two dots below the tun. Reverse inscription: BY THE CONSTABLES (1667). Reverse description: a castle. Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock. Diameter: 21.7 mm. Weight: 1.16g.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Record ID: NMS-3E67AC
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper allot toilet article, possibly an ear scoop, dating to the period c. AD 43 - 409. It consists of a cylidrical shaft which tapers into a pointed terminal at one end and exhibits a flattened circular terminal at the other. The shaft is bent in four places, but appears to be intact. See: ESS-1E57B9 & YORYM-486783. Length: 52mm, approximate unbent length: 98mm.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: KENT-396D78
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead probable palm guard from the Post-Medieval period dating to c.AD 1500-1800. Description: The object is ovoid and D-shaped in cross-section with a s slight amount of dishing on the 'flat' side. It is heavily marked on both surfaces and remains rough.. It is a mottled dark off-whire colour on both sides. Dimensions: Length 43.75mm, width 30.93mm, thickness 9.8mm and weight 74.86g. Discussion: Palm guards were for use by a leather worker or sail maker to protect the palm whilst stitching and a large number have been reported tot he PAS see similar: KENT-6E79…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2018
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Record ID: NARC-39C921
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Stud or Mount of Medieval date (1066-1400). The object is an element of a horse. The stud is circular in plan, with a rectangular-sectioned, tapering lug extending from its underside. The stud head comprises a circular sheet of copper-alloy with repousse decoration in the form of a stylised tree. The object is missing a small portion of its outer edge The metal is a dark green in colour with a smooth patina A similar example is published in Clark (1995), p. 70-1, no. 79 suggested to be a harness stud or mount. Diameter: 27.61mm, Thickness: 1.…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: NMS-3D3BD8
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy stud dating to the period c. AD 100 - 350. Flat, discoidal head with a deep central recess containing traces of degraded enamel, now an off-white. This is surrounded by a shallower recess which is in turn surrounded by a concentric metal reserve and a second, wider concentric recess. Both recess contain traces of heavily degraded enamel of uncertain original colour. The edge of the plate is bordered by a reserve. An integrally cast cylindrical shank projects from the back of the stud and terminates in a worn break. See: Crummy 1995, p. 118, no, 3218.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-38A6A4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap-slide of medieval date, c. AD 1150 - 1450. It is trapezoidal with an integral attachment rivet projecting centrally from the shorter edge. The frame has a rectangular section. The outer edge, opposite the rivet, is decorated with a series of parallel transverse grooves. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. It is 17.4mm long, 12.9mm wide, 4.2mm thick and weighs 1.6g. Similar mounts are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard 1991, p.232, fig.147.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-3BFB85
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval strap-end, shield-shaped plate with two rivets and arched section bar mount, of a type which was probably for use with a folding strap clasp (Egan and Pritchard. 156-8), later 14th century. Two rectangular roves. Gap between rear and roves 1.5mm. Length 14mm. Width 9mm. Bar mount 4.2 x 9mm.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-3C607D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy belt mount: a solid bar with two small rivet-holes, countersunk on the reverse, one withcopper alloy rivet, larger central perforation. The ends of the bar are chopped with a chamfer and there are three facets on the front face making the cross-section hexagonal. Length 18mm. Width 5.5mm. Thickness 1.5mm. Rivet length 5mm. c.1270 - c.1400.
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
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Record ID: HESH-3DF48D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt mount or buckle plate of probably high medieval date (1200-1400). The plate is broadly square in plan and is slightly curved in profile. It is pierced irregularly in four places (diameter 2.0mm) with a small copper alloy rivet remaining in one of the holes. The A cast copper alloy belt mount or buckle plate of probably high medieval date (1200-1400). The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and is slightly curved in profile. One end has a tapepred rounded butt whilst the opposite has the remains of a projecting rectangular tab which has a rectangular area take…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.