Record ID: LEIC-127138
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval copper alloy gilded mount, probably a harness fitting, 52mm long, 21mm wide and 10mm thick with a weight of 18.60g. The object is rectangular in form and cross section and has a raised rectangular cross sectioned border. This is decorated with rope like raised decoration, flanked by a plain raised edge. Each corner has a slight triangular projection with a corresponding rounded raised area over the raised border. These are now corroded but could be curls or crescents? The centre of the mount is decorated with a raised 'saltaire' cross which has a central semi-sphe…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-12483C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (9000-1500 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan, tapers in toward the distal end, and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface has short parallel flaking to the left and eight hand edges. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted while the distal end tapers to a point. All edges with the exception of the blunted proximal edge have fine semi-abrupt retouch. The ventral surface is predominantly flat with a single negative scar situated at the proximal end, exposing some calcite inclusions, above which is a small bulb of…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-1240C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Plate brooch, 27mm in diameter, 13mm thick with a weight of 5.44g. The brooch is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a central projection in its upper surface consisting of a concave circular cross sectioned shaft sitting below a conical knop. This has been rivetted onto the brooch and the fixing is visible on the reverse. The object has two raised borders, one on the edge and one half way in. This one encloses the raised knop and has an incomplete bed of black/blue enamel. Between this and the outer border there are traces that this was also…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-123FFB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze age spearhead of copper-alloy, covered in multiple different corrosion products. The surface is uneven due to differential areas of corrosion; there is an area of blue 101 mm from the base of the tang that may indicate contact with another material during the time the object has spent in the soil. The general form is feather shaped, with a long tang leading into a body that is lozenge shaped in cross section. This tapers slowly to a now rounded tip. The former blade edges are uneven and corroded. The entire surface is moderately friable; several flakes of verdigris detached …
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-123505
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy suspended weight of uncertain date. The crude weight has a flat base and a broadly round cross section which gradually tapers up to the narrow top where an iron loop suspension passed through its body. The stumps of the loop are present at either end. The weight is plain with an off white lead-oxide pationa. There are some rust stains at the top near the stumps of the iron loop. Height 36mm. Diameter 23mm - 26mm. Weight 103g.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-122A89
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval cast copper alloy hinged plate-and-loop type book clasp, broken sheet hinged end recessed and folded widthways, and containing the separate narrowed bar set in drilled holes in the sides of the separate cast terminal comprising an oval plate with a central perforation and stylised animal-head terminal with transverse perforation. The functions of the two holes have been explained by Egan (1998, 278-9). Extant combined length 26.5mm, length of terminal 22mm. Width 10.5mm. Thickness at terminal 3mm. c.1350-1450.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-121A4F
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy jew's harp of post-medieval date, missing only its tongue (c. 1500 - 1800 AD). The object has an oval loop and two arms that taper slightly to a point. It is diamond-shaped in section. There is a slightly flattened area on one side of the oval loop, at midpoint. The object has a worn, brown patina. It is 57.28mm in length, 24.68mm at maximum width and 6.98mm in thickness. It weighs 13.17g. There are a number of similar examples recorded on the database, including: NLM-20736B, IOW-93FB05, IOW-DDC92C and BUC-7DEEAA.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1203F1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A small gold finger ring of Post-Medieval date. The ring has a shallow plano-convex band, undecorated on its external surface. The internal surface is engraved with the inscription x I x LYKE x MY x CHOYS x, in block capitals. There are no maker's or hall marks. Dimensions: The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.3mm; the band is 3.4mm wide and 0.8mm thick; it weighs 2.57g. Discussion: Posy rings are relatively common finds and a large number are now recorded on the PAS database. In the absence of a maker's mark the short inscription in block capitals would s…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uffington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-11B878
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pastry jigger dating from the post medieval period. The handle is missing, but it is otherwise in good condition and although the wheel is slightly bent it is still rotatable. The attachment arm is in the form of a forked teardrop shape and is attached to the centre of the wheel with a copper alloy rivet through the broader end, with an old break at the knop at the narrow end. The wheel is openwork with a lozenge-shaped central plate with four concave sided struts radiating from each corner and a wavy 'zigzag' cutting edge at the circumference. The overall dimensions ar…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1193C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver post-medieval threepence of Elizabeth I, dating to 1580 AD. Fourth issue, long/Latin cross initial mark. Obverse of left-facing bust with rose behind head; ELIZABETH D. G. ANG [.......]. Reverse of royal shield on long cross fourchee with date above shield; POSVI/ DEV.' A/ [........] MEV.' . The coin is 16.89mm in diameter, 0.92mm in thickness and weighs 1.36g. Spink (2004) no. 2573.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: PUBLIC-118CD3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy annular brooch from a Medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1450. The undecorated brooch frame, and the tip of the pin are slightly bent / distorted. The frame is "D" shaped in cross-section, and the attached cast pin is circular in cross-section. The pin has a transverse collar between the end of the shaft and start of the pin attachment loop. The frame measures 30.37mm in length, is 27.89mm wide, weighs 7.4g, and is 2.93mm in thickness. The pin has a length of 27.46mm.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-1180B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy nummus, probably of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period c. AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-113F59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander, dating to 222 - 228 AD (Reece Period 11). Obverse of right-facing laureate draped and cuirassed bust; IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG. Reverse of Aequitas standing left with scales and cornocopiae; [..]QVITAS AVG. The coin is 18.95mm in diameter, 2.31mm in thickness and weighs 1.84g. RIC IV, no. 127.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton in Kendal area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-11290A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A well preserved copper-alloy radiate of Allectus, dating to c. AD 293-296 (Reece period 14). Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing right holding snake in arms. Mint of London. RIC vol. V, part 2, p. 562, no. 42. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-112402
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Medieval copper-alloy French Tournois jetton (1373-1437). Chatel of Tournois type, As Mitchiner 1988: 187, ref: 505. Obverse: Formal Chatel Tournois design with lis above its central triangle and annulets on top of the lateral 'turrets'. A fleur de lys in field to either side of the chatel, all within an inner circle. Legend: '+AVE MARIA GRACIA PL;' Reverse: Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty within a double-stranded quatrefoil, Legend in the external angles of the quatrefoil. Legend: '.A.-.V.-.E.-.D. ' Cinquefoil stops Measurements: 22.45mm in diame…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-10FCCC
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead bag seal of the Post Medieval to Modern period (AD1850-1914). The object is a cast, discoid seal with a bifurcated slot which would have had a string or ribbon attached for sealing purposes. Both faces have been cast off-centre and do not hold all of the inscription of the seal matrix. One face bears the letters OTAS EDN AC, all within a pelleted border, whilst the other face bears SE M H D, also within a pelleted border.There is slight damage to the surface and the patina is of a light grey and brown colour. Thickness: 5.06mm Weight: 7.9g Diameter: 17.82mm …
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-10F455
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman nummus of unknown emperor, dating within the period c. 294 - 410 AD. Badly worn on both sides. The coin is 16.90mm in diameter, 1.89mm in thickness and weighs 1.96g.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 27th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-10F234
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn copper-alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293) dating to c. AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus standing left holding vertical sceptre, feeding snake at altar. Unattributed mint (no mintmarks). C.f RIC vol. V, part 2, p. 541, no. 985.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-10ED41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period c. AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-10E750
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Near complete cast copper-alloy buckle pin of mid Medieval c.1250-1450AD. Description: The buckle pin is simple with a tapering point and quite thin with an elongated oval cross-section. About half loop has snapped away and this is likely to have caused its' loss. There is a substantial transverse ridge on the top side just prior to the loop with some incised ridges. The pin is very dark grey Measurements: 37.18mm long, 4.19mm wide, 7.65mm thick (including loop 5.61mm without) and 2.94g in weight. Discussion: Geoff Egan illustrates the pin type (Egan and Pritchard 1991, 51) …
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.