Record ID: NARC-103300
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Tobacco Jar lid handle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1700-1800). The object takes the form of a human head. The head is a three dimensional male of African ethnicity. It has a broad nose and a short 'bowl-cut' hairstyle or hat. The object terminates in an oval-sectioned neck which flares out slightly to the point at which it is broken. The underside of the neck break has the trace of a central shaft which would have secured it to the lid or other item which it may have adorned. Height: 34.55mm, Width: 24.83mm, Weight: 104.0g. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-102F60
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain emperor, dating to c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse: uncertain, female figure standing left holding transverse sceptre (?). Local unofficial mintage.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-102241
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain emperor, dating to c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse: uncertain, female figure standing left. Local unofficial mintage.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-101C31
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper alloy figurine of Cupid or a putto (without wings) dating from the Roman period (c.AD 43-410) reclining on his side and holding out a cup in his right hand, as if at a banquet. The subject suggests that this was a mount on a vessel for serving wine. The figurine is three-dimensional, lying on one side with the left leg drawn up and the other extended (the lower part of this leg is missing) with the head pillowed on the left arm and the other arm extended down across the body holding a shallow rounded bowl or cup. The features are of a child, and although the item is now c…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
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Record ID: NARC-101C32
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Strap End of Late Roman date (AD 350-410). The object is an amphora shaped strap end and has a rectangular cross section and is sub-rectangular in form. The upper portion is a tapering rectangle with a split end and retained circular iron rivet. Below the rivet the upper portion is bevelled at its edges. At the lower end the upper section tapers in and fares out into a leaf shaped plate with a circular knop to either side of the upper end. The plate tapers in toward the terminating end and ends in an abraded transverse break. The upper face is decorated with…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-1019B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very corroded copper-alloy nummus of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to c. AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). Reverse: illegible. Mint of Rome. This coin has been identified based on the appearance of its bust.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-1003A8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Vessel Handle of Medieval date (AD 1270-1350). The retained portion is the zoomorphic terminal, from which a right angled arm would have projected. The arm is now represented by a small circular spur projecting from the back of the zoomorphic head. The zoomorphic head is sub-triangular in section and is defined by grooves on each side and with an upturned snout and pointed ears. Length: 26.67mm, Width: 13.97mm, Weight: 2.82g. The metal is a dark green in colour with a smooth patina. Egan (1998) page 175, ref: 487) illustrates a parallel found in a…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-0FFAA3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy composite tongue-shaped strap end with full-width spacer. Two copper alloy rivets, one through the knop and one near the attachment edge. Opposed cut-outs before the knop there are five cut-outs on both sides, small rectangular, large rectangular, two small V-shaped and a another large rectangular. At the knop a fourth element with a transverse groove above opposed semi-circular notches is attached to the front with a rivet. The strap end is covered in iron staining and corrosion. Length 59.5mm. Width 10mm. 3.5mm thick at terminal knop. Cf. Margeson 1993, no. 234…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-0FF9CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function likely Roman to Medieval. Description: The object is roughly circular in plan and an uneven shape in cross-section. it has a roughly convex upper surface and a flat lower surface. on the lower surface there is a flat collar at the centre of which is a threaded aperture. The surface and sides have some dents and similar creating an almost facetted effect. Measurements: 22.44mm in diameter, 16.12mm thick and 32.32g in weight. Discussion: The exact function and date of this object is uncertain, it resembles both the knobs and …
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
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Record ID: NARC-0FF365
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval date (AD 875-1100). The object is of openwork design in the Winchester style, with both zoomorphic and plant-scroll decoration. The object is U-shaped and moulded in the round, with a recessed flat end with three circular perforations equally spaced along it. The moulded decoration takes the form of two vertically-arranged birds, facing each other with a plant of three stems between. Each snout curves upwards to form the lower outer edge of the frame. The remaining central upper portion depicts the sub-ovate head of a serpent or b…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: SF-0FF1BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very corroded copper-alloy radiate dating to c. AD 260-296. Issuing Emperor, Reece period and reverse type unknown.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-0FF16C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, 31mm long, 20mm wide and 12mm thick with a weight of 14.18g. The brooch has semi-circular cross sectioned open plain wings, missing its spring and pin. It has an incomplete semi-circular cross sectioned bow, which appears plain.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: NLM-0FE43F
Object type: BULLET
Broad period: MODERN
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bullet. A rifle bullet of cylindrical form with a flat base, rounded nose with drilled hole of diameter 2.9mm, and with three fine circumferential grooves; with longitudinal striations from firing. The calibre would be suitable for use with the Sten gun, a sub-machine gun designed to use captured German ammunition during the Second World War. Suggested date: Modern, 1940-1945. Length: 15.7mm, Diameter: 9mm, Weight: 8.52gms
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-0FDC22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c. AD 336-341 (Reece period 17). Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing either side of a single standard. Mint uncertain due to wear.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Felsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-0FD157
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver penny of John (1199-1216). Class 4b. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by Hernavd in Canterbury. AD 1200-1204. Diameter: 19.61mm, Thickness: 0.89mm, Weight: 1.3g. North, Vol I, P 220, No 968/2.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-0FC987
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval copper alloy pin, 32mm long, 9mm in diamater (head) and 2mm in diamater (shaft) with a weight of 3.56g. The pin is corroded but has a globular, sub spherical head which is decorated with a series of raised rings containing recessed 'dots'. Below there is a slight rounded collar and a circular cross sectioned shaft, 2mm in diamater at the collar and tapering to a point. The object is similar to LIN-95321C SF-E19596 SWYOR-2FFE70
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
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Record ID: BH-0FBC82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 315-316 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left holding whip and globe. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 170, nos. 74-75.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
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Record ID: NARC-0FA68C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Cruciform shield reverse. Uncertain mint. AD 1690-1699. Diameter: 21.18mm, Thickness: 1.09mm, Weight: 2.5g.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-0FA4F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver three pence of Elizabeth I, London, 1572.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th September 2018
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Record ID: NMS-0FA354
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Post-medieval gilded silver dress hook, probably a cap or hat badge, of Read’s (2008) Class A, Type 1. It comprises a flat, circular back plate with scalloped edge cut into 12 small convex curves, and a domed boss decorated with an applied filigree twisted wire border running around the junction between boss and back plate. The boss is decorated with a central applied pellet on a small circle of twisted wire surrounded by three large circles of twisted wire, each with a central pellet on a small circle of twisted wire. Between each large circle of wire is a pellet on a …
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2020
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