Record ID: PUBLIC-9629D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A quite corroded copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-49) with double arched crowns dating to c.1636-44. Type 2, North (1991) no.2291.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-959B8C
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete post-medieval copper alloy combination lock, dating to c. 1550-1650 AD. The arched hasp normally associated with this type of lock is missing, broken in antiquity. What remains are seven discs combined to form a cylindrical shape,the outer two bearing the broken stub of the hasp,and its receiver arm respectively. The seven discs each have five or six numbers, letters, and a symbol punched or engraved into their circumference. They would have been rotated until the correct combination was achieved and the lock opened. Starting from the left ,the disc with broken stu…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-940D61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and slightly worn silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second (North) issue 1561-1583. Mintmark of Long Cross and dated to '1580'. North (1991, 135) no.1997. Obv.: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right. Legend: '+ELIZABETH'D'G'ANG:FR:ET:HI['RE]GINA'. Rev.: Long cross fourchee on royal shield surmounted by date '1580'. Legend: '+POSVI/DEV:AD/IVTO[RE/[M:M]E[VM]'. The coin is worn particularly on the top quarter of the reverse and its been folded with enough force or repitition to tear the coin partly at around 2 o'clock of the obverse. Measurements: 24.97mm in di…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-93D9D1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy purse frame of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). The fragment consists of an irregular curved length of cast copper alloy with a C shaped cross section. This section is part of the external frame or hoop of the purse and would have originally have fitted to a pierced pendant bar. The internal edge of the hoop is pierced to allow the cloth purse to be attached to the frame. Both ends of the frame are broken and the edges are abraded and corroded. The external face of the frame is decorated with a cross hachured d…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-9393A7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the Late Bronze Age c. 1000 - 800 BC. Description: The fragment represents part of the socketed end of the axe and is unevenly shaped. Part of the rimmed collar for the socket remains. Just after the rim there is a side loop to help secure the axe to its handle, which remains roughly to 50% to its original length. The fragment is dark green on the surfaces, its surface is also heavily pitted with some casting bubbles visible. All breaks are heavily worn suggesting they occured during antiquity. Measurements: 21.04mm long,…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-937F3C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant and associated suspension mount / stud of probable 14th-century (c.AD 1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is complete and well preserved - however it has lost much of its inlaid enamel and gilded surface. In plan the pendant is sub-triangular (shield shaped) and the edges of the front face are faceted but distorted. In cross section the pendant is sub-rectangular. An integral cast suspension loop is present on the upper edge of the pendant; this is set at an angle of 90 degrees to the plane of the pendant. The pierced loop is complete and fixed …
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-936224
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of slightly worn/abraded flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1350. Description: The fragment is roughly triangular and represents less than a sixth of the total size of the matrix. The reverse is undecorated, and the front shows a wide curved inner line dividing legend and device. The device is uncertain but looks to be more complicated than a simple star or fleur. The angle of the internal line would suggest the fragment is from a pointed oval matrix but its uncertain. The visible lettering remaining appears to be '_GIL_', likely from …
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-933FAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards and dating to AD 333-4 (Reece period 17). Mint of Trier or Arles (wreath in field).
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-93236C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly worn/abraded flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1350. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan and with. The matrix doesn't have the usual pierced lug at the top of a raised ridge on the reverse or similar as seen on most matrices. Instead likely having a loop at the top of the matrix, where only a small nib remains. On the reverse is a 'fleur de lis' formed by a long upright cross and two scrolls. On the front is an engraved central eight pointed star formed from strokes creating oval rays. This is surrou…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-931F98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) struck at the mint in Canterbury c. 1306 (Class 10cf1) North: 1040
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.