Record ID: NCL-7D1AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 310-312 (Reece period 15). CONCO-R-D MILIT reverse type depicting Concordia standing left holding two standards. Mint of London. This is a variant of RIC VI, p. 136, no. 195. The type is published by Cloke and Toone (2015: pp. 176-177, no. 7.04.007), who note seven examples from just two obverse dies. Weight 3.04g; Diameter 22.95mm; Thickness 1.95mm;
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7A5023
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A nearly complete cast copper alloy spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age (1400 BC - 1125 BC). The spear blade is leaf shaped, with loops incorporated into the base. This is known as a basal-looped spearhead. The blade is now broken into two pieces, roughly half way down with a diagonal break. Most of the outer edge of the blade is abraded, except around the tip where it is complete. The centre of the blade is divided by an expanding (tip to base) lozenge sectioned midrib. This midrib expands into the socket of the spear. Conjoined at the base of the blade are two oval shaped loop…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-7CE26E
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze age axe fragment, 41mm long, 33mm wide and 9mm thick with a weight of 44.21g. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and consists of the curved splayed blade of an axe with a rectangular portion of its body still in tact. The object has a triangular shaped profile and is solid. Its form suggests it is a fragment of an early Bronze Age flat axe or a mid Bronze Age palstave.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-7ADE89
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date (AD c.1200-1400). The strap end consists of a slightly convex shaft which has a rectangular cross-section and which widens at the terminal, where there appears to be an old break which has left a semi-circular indentation. The reverse of the shaft has a ridge near the terminal which is across the width of the shaft. The other end of the shaft is bow-shaped which consists of two protruding lines, one either side of the shaft, which leads to a central diamond-shape, the other end of which is another projecting bar, although…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-7D2219
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The pendant is shield shaped with an integral suspension loop projecting centrally from the upper edge. The shield is heraldic featuring a bend with three roundels over a paly of six. The bend and recessed bands of paly retain traces of a red enamel. The reverse of the pendant is flat and undecorated. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The pendant is 34.7mm long, 20.7mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 5.1g. Harness pendants are generally dated from the twelfth to the fourteenth century, with…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 13th November 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-7A1CBA
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of ten complete/ incomplete/ fragmentary Middle Bronze Age palstave axeheads. The first discovered (no.1) was found c.18 inches below the surface, and below the plough soil. A further nine items were found in the plough soil over a c.50 metre area, 4-6 inches below the surface. The numbering of this catalogue replicates the numbering of the finds marked on their bags. 1. Palstave axehead, copper alloy, unlooped, the casting seams have been trimmed and the blade has been forged and used, the axe is considerably more worn/eroded than the rest of the palstaves and pals…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Titchfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-7D1B3A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pottery. A dark sandy fabric, possibly further darkened by sooting; Greyware body sherd from a large vessel. Suggested date: Roman, 100-410. Weight: 41.85gms
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Muckton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-7D61C6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead cloth seal, two-part, circular, diameter 34mm (rear disc 25mm), S & S / N8042 / VDS // - The numbers are stamped. 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-7ABBAE
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast zoomorphic copper-alloy clasp of Medieval date, c. AD 1350-1450, . Description: The sub-rectangular frame has the remains of the pivoting sheet end plate wrapped around the back bar. There appears to be no provision for a pin, while the undersides of the frame's side edges are recessed to accommodate the strap. The front of the frame is flat and 5.5mm in depth, with a small protrusion extending inwards from the forward pointing spike (length:5.57mm). The frame probably had zoomorphic decoration of a bird, but is now very badly worn. Measurements: overall leng…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: NMS-7A5CA5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold late medieval to early post-medieval finger-ring. It has a rectangular bezel with a raised collet containing a clear grey glass or gem setting, possibly rock crystal. The gem is table-cut and has lost three large chips along one side. The walls of the collet are bent around the gem to hold it in place. They rise from a slightly wider collar decorated with a longitudinal groove. Below this is a larger groove, and then below is the wider base of the bezel which is decorated with a series of transverse (vertical) grooves running around the edge to give a ribbed effect. …
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2021
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Record ID: NMS-7969A5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilt copper alloy horse harness pendant, shield-shaped, suspension loop broken. Traces of gilding and blue enamel survive on the faces. Blazon: Azure a bend cotised between six lions rampant Or. BOHUN, de, Earls of Hereford and Essex. Height 36mm. Width 23.5mm. Late 13th-14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2020
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Record ID: WREX-7D4EC5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post-Medieval spherical bell dating to AD 1750-1850, often known as a "crotal" or "rumbler" bell. The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is about approximately 9.2 mm in length, 12 mm in width, 3.7 mm thick and has a semi-circular (arched) aperture. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. There are two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit', running dire…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halkyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7D898A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy fob seal frame of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 -1800. The frame is flat with approximately one third of the arch into which the matrix would have fitted lost to a worn break. The surviving terminal of the arch is perforated for a rod to pass through on which the matrix would swivel. The handle extends from the apex of the arch with scroll-like elements flanking a roundel topped stem. The metal has a dark red/brown patina and is worn. The frame is 36.8mm long, 21.4mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 3.1g. For parallels see: LANCUM-C83F6C and BUC-6295C8…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-7DC308
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy fob seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 -1800. Only the matrix remains which is ovate in plane, rectangular in section and double-sided. One face has a helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left (when printed), possibly representing Mercury. The other side shows a winged figure advancing left holding scythe and hour glass, probably representing the Grim Reaper, or Death. In mythology, Mercury serves as the guide of souls to the underworld, possibly linking the two figures. Shallow indentations are present to either end of the matrix by which the pie…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2020
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Record ID: NLM-7CA37B
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy curb bit cheekpiece fragment, as kindly identified by Walter (Jo) Ahmet. Walter comments as follows: 'This is a Victorian bit fragment is it not?'. A substantially cast sub-rectangular-section bar with rounded edges, with a U-shaped slot at the top [as illustrated], possibly a suspension loop, and constricted to achieve a round section at its other end, perhaps to engage with a socketed element of different material. The latter part is lightly indented on one side and similarly slightly expanded at the same point on its other side. A single curving integrally cast round-s…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alkborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7A5D2A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A squashed late medieval/ early post-medieval (1400-1600) silver gilt finger-ring with raised edges and the band between with a central line of raised diamond shapes and corresponding raised triangles to either side. It has some edge damage. Where not damaged or worn, the diamond shapes are clearly filled with three rows of four raised pellets. The triangles are apparently undecorated. The inside of the hoop is smooth and undecorated. The finger-ring weighs 5.78g and has a squashed length of 30.2mm (probably close to the original diameter). The object has a width of 8.1mm and a max. …
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shapwick', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-7C732D
Object type: POT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Rim sherd of a Roman greyware pottery jar, odd form with a groove around base of the short neck and with a flat top, weight 8.5g, mid 1st - 4th century.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Sunday 8th December 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-799738
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy slide key for a slide lock of probably late early-medieval to medieval date (900-1300). It is bent horizontally at the centre and comprises a shaft c.13mm long of rectangular cross-section, with an oval projection at one end a larger rectangular projection at the other. The shaft measures 3.1x1.8mm where the 4.9mm wide oval projection extends, presumably the terminal or handle from which it hung; this has a 2.9mm diameter piercing within it and transverse mouldings on the outside edge. The larger rectangular projection at the other end of the shaft (which measure 4.2x2.…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-7814BD
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver cufflink, 14mm in diameter and 2mm thick with a weight of 0.74g. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a circular cross sectioned and shaped loop attached to the centre of the underside. The object has decoration consisting of a raised heart shaped motif with crossed arrows behind and a flame emerging from its upper centre. This sits in a stippled field contained by a raised solid border, 1mm wide. Underneath the border the object has a slight lip, 3mm wide, projecting downwards and slightly diagonally. The use of cufflinks bec…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8004E8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix. The handle is conical and faceted, hexagonal in cross-section and tapers from the face towards a break at the top. The break has occurred just below where there would have been a suspension loop. The die is circular in plan but the edge is incomplete to breaks or abrasion. It bears the device of crossed arms inside two interlocking rectangles. The letters on the outside are not decipherable due to wear.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loxwood', grid reference and parish protected.