Record ID: SUR-A5A4CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 128 (Reece period 6). COS III, S C reverse type depicting Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera in left hand snake held in right hand. Mint of Rome. This is a probably coin of British Association similar to exampes published from the Sacred Springs at Bath, cf. BMC 1380; RIC II, p. 469, no. 975b; Walker, p. 293, nos. 1-52, pl. XXXIII.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-A58107
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy balance dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 450-650 AD. One arm and the separate pivoting clip are missing, though otherwise it is preserved intact. At the midpoint of the arms is a triangular projection which originally consisted the pivot-point of the balance. At its base is a now obscured circular aperture where the separate clip would have been attached. Below this element, the two arms extend at right angles-one surviving complete and the other to about a third of its original length. The surviving arm is circular-sectioned and demonstrates a s…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A579DB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a post-medieval copper-alloy, probably sub-rectangular shoe buckle dating to the period c.AD 1660-1720. Two adjoining sides of the frame remain, consisting of one complete end and circa three-quarters of a longer side. The side has a drilled hole through its centre to hold a separate spindle; this is now full of brown corrosion products. This spindle, along with the pin, stud chape and tongue are all lost. The buckle is curved along its length, suggesting a shoe buckle rather than one used for breeches (though the size is consistent with either usage). There has been damage…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 15th September 2018
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Record ID: SUR-A575B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman Sestersius, probably of Antoninous Pius (AD 138-161), dating to AD 155-156 (Reece period 7). Probably INDVLGENTIA reverse type depicting Indulgentia, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left. Mint of Rome. Legends lost due to heavy damage to flan. Cf RIC Vol III, number 944.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-A4F907
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian strap distributor or harness link dating to the late Early Medieval period, c. 1000-1100. The object consists of a central circular domed boss (recessed on its rear face) from the upper and lower edges of which project a single small sub-triangular knop, and from the lateral edges of which on each side a bar-shaped arm which is 'D' shaped in section extends before expanding into a sub-lozengiform loop with a knop at each cardinal point and a large central circular aperture. The terminal (loop) of one arm is missing in an old break, bu…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A4F046
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete composite hollow button cast in white metal / high tin content or possibly base silver alloy of later 17th or 18th century date. Only the domed front hemisphere is present - it is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; the reverse is hollow and concave. The upper surface of the button is decorated with a cast design comprising an circular central boss around which a pair of opposing vegetal like C shaped scroll are cast; separated by wedge shaped projections. The upper surface is a mid-grey silver colour whilst the reverse is cased in a mid-green coloured corros…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A4DC3C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iincomplete cast copper-alloy strap end dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. It is rectangular in plan and rather elongated, tapering at its base to form a rather devolved cruciform terminal. The upper section of one plate is missing in an old break, but otherwise it is preserved intact, the two plates secured together at both its upper edge and base by means of two circular-sectioned rivets. Preserved in rather poor condition with a coarse greenish patina, it measures 64.71mm in length, 8.47mm wide by 3.28mm thick at its midpoint, and weighs 7.67g. An identical strap en…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A4BDB1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy purse bar (c. 1450-c. 1550). Description: The purse bar is incomplete, with the arms terminating in breaks. The central block is square and has a vertical hole to accommodate the shank of the suspension loop. This hole enables the suspension loop of the purse to rotate. The loop is circular in plan and is circular in cross section. The loop still rotates freely in the central block. Between the central block and the loop there is a collar integral with the loop. At the opposite end of the shank there is a separa…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2019
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Record ID: SOM-A4AF5D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a 17th or 18th century copper alloy button. It is part of a cast, die stamped, composite biconvex copper alloy and iron button, probably originally with an integral drilled shank. It consists of the convex, hollow top half only. The component is incomplete, missing c60% of its circumference to a distance of up to c4mm from the edge. It is decorated with a central circle and dot and a clock-wise six-bladed impeller, only partally hatched, within a curvilinear border, and with a lateral rim. Its width varies from 10.8mm ito 8.9mm, it stands 4.6mm high and is up to 1.6mm in t…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 15th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-A49307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn gold quarter stater of the Eastern Region under Cunobelin, dating c. AD 10-40. Rudd's 'Cunobelinus Wild' type. ABC 2813, BMC 1843-1844.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A48A4D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount or inlay probably from a casket, chest, box or tomb of high 'Gothic' later medieval date 1350-1500. The mount is in the form of a gothic style letter B with the upright having pointed serifs and the loops of the B all being angular; the central stem is formed from an inwardly projecting lobe which is pierced at the mid-point by a very slight hole. It is likely that a fixing pin would have fitted here. The reverse face is uneven and poorly finished. The central pin hole has a drilled countersunk recess and there are the remains of four spots of white metal / s…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A47B7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Sestertius or Dupondius of an uncertain Julio-Claudian emperor, probably dating to 27 BC - AD 68. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-A478DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver hammered continental sterling of Guy de Dampierre, Count of Flanders and Marquis of Namur, dating c. 1288-1292. Mint of Alost (modern Aalst, Belgium). Mayhew type 1.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Osyth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A4704B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut voided short cross half penny of William II (AD 1087-1100), BMC.3, dating to the period AD 1089-1092. Obverse: facing crowned bust, possibly between two stars. Reverse: voided cross pattée with annulet in centre over a cross annilettée. Uncertain mint and moneyer. As North 1980, p. 154, no. 853 and Spink 2011, p. 142, no. 1260.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
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Record ID: KENT-A45EDA
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast gilt copper-alloy harness pendant. dating to the period c.1200-1400. Description: The fragment is irregularly shaped but was likely originally cruciform in shape with an openwork set of segments extend from the centre into the arms. A thte apex is a round suspension lug with pierced hole palced perpendicular to the pendant. Only the upper arm and part of the centre remain. A small amount of gilding remains on its upper surface but is otherwise mottled red brown and green. Measurements: 28.26mm long, 19.01mm wide, 5.47mm thick, and 2.18g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A45DA5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval cast copper alloy harness mount with arms dating to c. AD 1801-1837. The object has a crowned royal coat of arms consisting of four quarters. In Quarters 1 and 4 (top left and bottom right) there are three lions passant, in Quarter 2 (top right) is a rampant lion, and Quarter 3 (bottom left) has a harp. Over the centre is a crowned shield whose decoration is illegible through wear. The crown on top has wide arches. On the reverse of the object are the remains of six pins which would have attached it to the harness. The mount is in good condition, and measur…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: WILT-A44A5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Nummus, dating to c. AD 330-402. Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-A43E16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A penny (Class 5cII) of Henry III, minted in London by Ricard, between AD 1253-1256. Obverse:- Head of monarch facing out, legend around 'hENRICVS REX/III' Reverse:- Voided long cross dissecting legend 'RIC/[A]RD/ONL/VND'
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-A43CB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Radiate or Nummus, dating to c. AD 260-402.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
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Record ID: SF-A4394B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered penny of Offa, dating c. 787-792. Light coinage, group II, 'king's name across field' obverse type. Obverse: OFFA REX in two lines divided by beaded line with cruciform terminals, three pellets above and below each terminal. Reverse: EDELWALD (Aethelwald) divided into two lines as with obverse. Moneyer Aethelwald, mint of London. North 287.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Osyth', grid reference and parish protected.