Record ID: BUC-31F5BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman radiate or nummus dating to the period c. AD 260 - 402. Uncertain reverse type. Uncertain mint. The coin is worn and illegible.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-31E7D7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or weight, dating from the medieval to post medieval period, 1100-1800 AD. The weight is bi-conical in cross section, and oval in shape, with a sub-circular pierced hole through the centre. The upper and lower surface is flat. It measures 30.7mm in length, 29.6mm in width, 16.1mm in thickness, and weighs 77g.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-31D5FD
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post medieval rowel spur dating to 1600-1700. The spur consists of two arms and the neck. The neck curves slightly and widens, with a central split to hold the missing rowel. Either side of the split is a rounded knop, which have patches of red brown ironing staining on them. The arms curve down in a triangular shape, and are oval in cross section. Both arms end in a worn break. The rowel spur rowel has a dark green patina, and measures 46.8mm in height, 48.1mm in width, and 23.51g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-31A008
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy single loop buckle, dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The frame is rectangular in shape, and has been distorted, making it slightly lozenge shaped. There is no decoration. On one of the longer frame bars the pin is looped round, this consists of a piece of copper alloy which narrows to a point at the terminal end. Close to the loop of the pin is a ridge.The buckle has a dark green patina, with patches of light green. It measures 25.9mm in length, 25.7mm in width, and weighs 3.93g. A similar buckle is shown in Egan and Pritchard 1991, page 95, number 430.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-316723
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval to post medieval copper alloy annular buckle dating from 1350-1650, missing the pin. The frame is oval shaped with a central pin bar, the inside of the frame is bevelled. The frame has been distorted and the outer frames folded in. The pin bar is narrowed and sub triangular in cross section. The buckle is a mid green colour. The buckle measures 33.9mm in length, 28.1mm in width and weighs 6.25g. The buckle is similar to one in Whitehead 1996, 44, 253.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-314F46
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval buckle frame, dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The frame is D shaped, the outer edge widens with the moulded decoration. In the central part of the outer frame there are six raised collars, flanked by a rounded triangular projection either side. The frame is rectangular in cross section, and is squared off at the pin bar. The pin bar is rectangular in cross section, and recessed. There are worn sections from where the pin sat. The pin consists of a piece of copper alloy wrapped round the pin bar, it has a raised collar close to the bar, and narrows to a po…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-3116B1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy medieval vessel, probably the handle, dating from c. AD1330-1380. The fragment is rectangular in shape, in cross section it is rectangular. From the side the fragment curves round, and has a square bend on one side. Running along the curved edge is a central ridge. Both edges of the handle are worn, and are possibly old breaks. The fragment has a light green patina. It measures 52.6mm in length, 45.5mm in width, 17.9mm in maximum thickness and weighs 177g. A similar fragment of a vessel can be seen in Egan 1998, page 167 number 463.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-30CC69
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Anglo Scandinavian horse harness fitting, dating to 11th century AD. The fragment is part of a Type 2 cheekpiece, consisting of a triangular shaped plate, which has been broken across a circular hole. The breaks are worn, as is the surface, but is possibly decorated with an incised triple border running along the edges of the cheekpiece. The cheekpiece narrows and ends in a rounded knop. After this the fitting narrows to a shaft which is semi circular in cross section, before terminating in another rounded knop. In cross section the fitting curves slightly, and does n…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Saturday 19th October 2019
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Record ID: BUC-307A16
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medieval to post medieval terminal, possibly from a spoon or a pin, dating from AD 1450-1550. The terminal is globular in shape, with spiral grooves running from the base to the top of terminal. These are very worn. From the base of the terminal a shaft projects, before ending in a worn break. It is circular in cross section, and very worn. The terminal is white yellow in colour, with patches of grey silver on the ridges. It measures 16.8mm in length, 10.4mm in width, and weighs 4.73g. A similar spoon terminal can be seen in record PUBLIC-7E4455
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-3034E1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval single loop buckle, dating to c. AD 1250-1400. The buckle frame is D shaped, with moulded decoration on the outer frame. This consists of two projections on either side, creating a U shaped indentation. The inside of the frame is bevelled, and the frame is sub triangular in cross section. The pin bar is recessed and triangular in cross section. The pin is missing. The buckle has a dark red brown patina, and measures 23.7mm in length, 14.1mm in width, and 2.19g in weight. Buckles with similar decoration can be seen in Whitehead 1996, pages 22-23.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-2F902E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken medieval box mount, dating from AD 1200-1400, in two pieces. The mount consists of a piece of copper alloy, the main body of which is rectangular in shape. At one end the corners are slightly rounded, with a circular peforation along the edge in the centre. This is flanked by two raised collars, inbetween the mount narrows. The mount then has been bent back on itself, and ends in a break, which may be more recent. The second piece is circular, with a circular perforation. Near the break there are two triangular projections at the base of the circular body. Opposi…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-2F30E2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval mount, dating from c. AD 1270-1350. The mount is square or lozenge shaped, and consists of a sheet of copper alloy. The mount has a raised and rounded centre, with square raised platforms projecting out diagonally on each corner, possibly representing petals. Two of the corners diagonally opposite each other have a circular rivet hole, one still has the iron rivet in situ. Three sides of the mount are flattened. The reverse is concave, and has no decoration. It has a light green patina, and measures 27.3mm by 26.3mm, has the maximum thickness of 4.1mm …
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-2EB044
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper alloy stirrup strap mount, dating to c.1070-1140. The mount is Williams Class A, Type 10c. The mount is sub triangular in shape, with the longer sides arching out slightly. The front of the mount is decoration with moulded high relief decoration, depicting an animal viewed from above, with the head at the narrowed end, with a leg either side and the paw curved round. The head of the creature has a rounded snout, and two circular hollows for eyes. Above the snout is a circular perforation for attachment. Above this the mount term…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-2D6F33
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy early post medieval dress hook or fastener dating from 1500 - 1650, Class E type 3. The main body of the dress hook is circular in shape, with a raised cross in the centre. The dress hook has openwork decoration, in each quarter of the cross are four circular perforations, one in the corner and three on the outside. Running around the cross is a raised border, and running around the edge are raised rounded pellets. The attachment loop projects from the top of the main body and is rectangular in shape. From the opposite edge the intergral hook projects, it cu…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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