Record ID: HESH-D1784E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a tapered foot knop. The head of the brooch is complete, it is very robust being oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast D shaped projecting bar which extends from the upper to lower edges of the reverse. This projection has a small circular hole (2.3mm) through it; this would originally have held a wound wire spring / pin - which is now l…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Birch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D0536C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and a globular bi-convex shape in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole - this central rim is very high compared to most examples recorded to date. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.8mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with the …
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: WAW-CFF3B8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman (c. 80-200) trumpet brooch: The copper alloy brooch head is oval with traces of two vertical perforated lugs on each side edge of the reverse. The axis bar, spring and pin is missing. On the upper edge of the bow head there is a trace of a head loop. The bow protrudes from the centre of the bow head and tapers on the upper portion. The bow head is decorated with a circular cell filled with blue enamel. The upper bow is decorated with a triple stranded ridges. The mid portion of the bow has a prominent semi-circular panel. This panel, on the outer face is decorated with a central…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: NCL-CB39DC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockton-on-Tees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval buckle that conforms well to a Meols type 10 c.AD 1350 - 1400. The pin is missing, leaving just the frame. The buckle is a single looped, oval with a narrowed and offset bar and ornate outer edges. Two prominent knops flank two grooves on the outer edge of the loop which act as rests for the pin. The buckle weighs 4.15g; is 20.27mm deep and 26.09mm wide.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
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Record ID: LON-CE366B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval Anglo Saxon copper alloy cruciform brooch dating from the 6th century. This is a 'florid style' brooch Martin type 4. The brooch has an integral cast top-knob in the form of an inverted human-like face mask; with with staring eyes. The mask is flanked on either side by a pair of birds facing down and inwards. The top-knob is broken and would have probably terminated in an axe-shaped extension. Below the top-knob is a rectangular collar. The brooch has a trapezoid head plate and slightly expanding wings with a circular piercing for the side-knobs now m…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th June 2020
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Record ID: HESH-CF9D15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine - reverese type two standards between two soldiers (AD 330-335) Reece Period: 17
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
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Record ID: SOM-CD065C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Record ID: LON-CB139E
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval iron barbed and socketed arrowhead, dating 13th-14th century. The arrow head has a triangular blade and a circular socket. The blade section tapers very gradually from the socket to the point, with barbs at the socket end which extend over the socketed section. The central spine is subtle and not well pronounced. One of the barbs is damaged and missing a small section from the blade edge. Similar examples on the database are GLO-BF0875, SF-5A266B and LON-ECF872. Dimensions: length: 52.55mm; width: 14.99mm; thickness: 4.74mm; weight: 9.03g.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd June 2018
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Record ID: LON-CBC53E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver Venetian soldino issued by Doge Leonardo Loredan (1436-1521), dating to AD 1501-1521. Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Obverse inscription: LE·[LAV·DVX]·SMV Reverse description: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. Reverse inscription: LAVS·TIBI·SOLI (You alone be praised) Dimensions: diameter: 12.00mm; weight: 0.22g Daubney A. 2010. The Circulation and Prohibition of Venetian Soldini in Late Medieval England. The Briti…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CBC783
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver post-medieval threehalfpence of Elizabeth I, dating to 1560 - 1561 AD. Second issue, cross-crosslet initial mark. Mint of London. Obverse of left-facing bust, E . D . G . ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse of square shield on long cross fourchee, CIVI / TAS / LON / DON. The coin is 14.16mm in diameter, 0.44mm in thickness and weighs 0.1g.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CC105C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, possible token of possibly the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - AD 1800. The token has been broken around the edge, and would have been circular in plan. The obvers depicts a bust left, with pellets around the top of the head, maybe depicting a stylised crown or headdress. There is a rectangular rim around the edge and there does not appear to be any legend around the token. The reverse of the object appears to depict three robed figures standing side by side, the central figure appears to be holding a shield or similar at their feet. The …
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CC2B0F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver post-medieval penny of Henry VIII, dating to 1514 - 1526 AD. First coinage. Star initial mark, mint of Durham. Soverign type obverse of king seated on throne, [H] D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse of square shield on long cross fourchee with TD beside shield, CIVI / TAS / [DU]R / HAM. The coin is 14.26mm in diameter, 0.70mm in thickness and weighs 0.7g. Spink (2005) no. 2332.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
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Record ID: GLO-CC4905
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar that consists of the suspension loop and central section of the frame. The block hub is shield shaped with a rounded base and square top, this has a hole that passed through the middle that mounts the spindle for the suspension loop. The loop has a small cylindrical neck and a large circular loop at the top , on the base of the loop and passing through the hub is a narrowed bar that has a flat circular knop at the base. Both sides of the hub appear to be decorated, but this decoration is obscured by corrosion. Arms projects from either side of t…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: SOM-CC6AFD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper alloy Nuremberg Jetton issued by an unclear Master, dating to AD 1500-1585. Rose/Orb type depicting three crowns,probably flanked by annulets and alternating with three fleur de lis around a central rose on the obverse and the imperial orb surmounted by a cross within a three arched tressure on the reverse. Mitchiner (1988) pp.377-81.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CC7526
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2200 - 2000 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub triangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slightly tapering edges. In cross section the axe is rectangular. One long edge is curved and the opposite is relatively flat. The tips of the crescent shaped blade have been damaged through either abrasion or wear, as has the blade edge itself. A distinct blade facet is not present; it has been lost through abrasion. There is no evidence of any for…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CC7CEC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small uniface lead token of post-medieval date (c. 1500 - 1700 AD). The object is a round disc with a design on one side. Unfortunately, the surface is very worn and much of the design is now obscured. What can be seen looks to be a Tudor shield in the bottom right corner of a larger design, perhaps a coat of arms. The object is light brown in colour. It is 11.62mm in diameter, 1.34mm in thickness and weighs 0.8g. A parallel example on the database may be KENT-2A8BBD.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
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Record ID: GLO-CC7D41
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar that consists of the suspension loop and central section of the frame. The block hub is rectangular shaped with a hole that passed through the middle that mounts the spindle for the suspension loop. The loop has a small cylindrical neck and a large oval loop at the top, on the base of the loop and passing through the hub is a narrowed bar that has a hemispherical knop at the base. Both sides of the hub appear to be undecorated. Thin circular rod project to either sides of the hub but both are at their base. Date 1400-1600
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CCF931
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, incomplete, contemporary copy of a radiate or nummus of probably the House of Constantine (AD 307 - AD 361), dating from probably AD 307 - AD 318 (Reece Period: 15). Reverse type possibly GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure on his head holding cornucopiae or GENIO POP ROM, depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure, cornucopiae. Mint: Unclear. Cf. Reece and James (2000), page 32 - 3, No 65 and 68. Diameter: 20.2 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 3.9 g Coin is heavily worn and the depictions on obverse and reverse are crud…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CD2F8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Roman denarius of Antoninus Pius, dating to 161 AD. Reece Period 7. CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting crematorium with four storeys. Obverse of bare-headed bust right, DI[V]VS ANTONINVS. The coin is 17.15mm in diameter and 2.39mm in thickness. Sear no. 5190; RIC no. 435.
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
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Record ID: LON-CD3B93
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast lead alloy openwork monogram of Maria pilgrim badge dating to the 14th-15th century. The badge is in the shape of a Lombardic M with crown above. Similar badges are illustrated in Spencer (1998:156 fig.166-167b. The badge would probably have been circular on plan with a thin pelleted outer ring linked by larger pellets to a wider inner ring with pelleted inner and outer edge and the Lombardic M within. Spencer (1998:155) writes "One of the most popular badges of Our Lady was the Lombardic M with a crown above it, standing for Maria, Queen of Heaven. The M was the mo…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Sunday 24th June 2018
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