Record ID: BUC-ECD3C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double loop medieval buckle, dating to AD 1400-1600 . The buckle frame is rectangular in shape, with the inside of the two loops a D shape. The outer frame of both loops has a slight triangular projection, and is bevelled on the outside. The inside of the frame is also bevelled. The pin bar is sub triangular in shape. It has an iron wire pin that is wrapped around the pin bar, and is an orange brown colour. The buckle measures 22.3mm in length, 17.2mm in width, and weighs 2.29g. Similar buckles can be seen in Whitehead 1996, page 57, numbers 334-337.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EC3A8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval shilling of Edward VI (AD 1547-1553) dating to the third period, 1551-3. Tun initial mark, mint of London. North 1991, volume II, page 123, number 1937. On the reverse of the coin above the shield the letters 'i H' have been inscribed. There are scratch marks across the bust of the obverse. In the second quarter on the reverse there is a circular silver rivet that has pierced through the coin, cutting through the inscription. It pierces through at the U or M of DEUM.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: BUC-EBD6BD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unknown copper alloy object of uncertain date. The fragment is semi circular and curved in shape. It is sub rectangular in cross section, narrowing as it curves to a rounded point. At the widest end there is a worn break. On the outside and inside of the object there is a continual indentation running around the centre, this is either decoration or from casting. It is possible the fragment is part of a finger ring. It has a mid green patina, and measures 24.3mm in length, 17.7mm in width, 5.3mm at maximum thickness and weighs 4.41g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-EBB6F0
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy folding clasp, dating from c. 1350-1400. The clasp has a rectangular shaped frame, near the outer edge the frame is slightly raised either side, and has a sub circular notch in. The outer edge has moulded decoration, and is wider than the frame. The first part is sub triangular, and decorated with incised straight lines running along the clasp. This is bordered by two diagonal grooves. The next part of the outer frame has a circular perforation along each edge, with a diagonal groove next to both. Inbetween the grooves there is a raised lip. The edge o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-EAFA1A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early post medieval copper alloy type 1 toggle clasp or sword belt fitting dating to c.16th century. The fitting is decorated with moulded relief and openwork. The plate has a central circular hole, either side of this a circular rivet hole with the rivet still in place. Running along the straight outside edge is a grooved line. The sides of the plate are open work with a circular notch either side of the upper rivet hole. Beside the central circular hole on both sides are three projecting prongs. Below the central hole the mount narrows, widening slightly to a double raise…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-EA0E83
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy mount with integral pointed lugs, dating to the c. 17th century AD. The mount is a quatrefoil shape forming a floral design, with a raised pellet in the centre and a raised oval shape extending outwards on four sides creating a cross. On the reverse the mount is concave, with a lug in each quarter. Three of these are worn and broken, the fourth is curved round on itself, and ends in a point. The mount has a mid green patina, and measures 30.9mm in length, 29.6mm in width, 7.9mm in thickness, and weighs 11.45g. A similar mount can be seen in Read 2001, p…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-E984DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval half groat of Charles II (AD 1660-1685). Mint of London, crown initial mark. North 1991, volume II, page 210 number 2772.
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: BUC-E8DEA1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman disc brooch, dating from the 2nd century AD. The brooch is 'Tutulus' type, the plate is lozenge shaped, and is conical shaped in the centre. The cone shape has a raised border half way up, and terminates in the centre with a flattened circular platform. Around the edge of the lozenge shaped plate is a raised incised border. From two opposite corners there is a worn circular projection, in the centre of each is a circular indentation. The two other opposite corners are broken and worn, these would have originally have had decoration projecting from them…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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