Record ID: PUBLIC-AC39EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of James I (1603-25) from the London Tower mint with a cinquefoil mint mark c.1613-15. Obverse: a rose. Reverse: a thistle, with a cinquefoil mintmark above. Diameter 9.8mm, weight 0.2g. (N.2107)
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AA1B3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) struck at the mint of London - Class 4b 1283-7 North: 1024
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A9E836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of King John (c. AD 1199-1216) struck at the mint of London by the moneyer Ilger - Class 5c c. AD 1207-1210 North: 971
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A9C312
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649) Initial Mark: two pellets. Most probably from either group B or C c. 1626-1632 The coin has been piereced from obverse to reverse using a square shaped punch North: 2263-2266
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A99DFA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bezel which has become detached from a finger ring / signet ring of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1400 - 1700). The bezel is broadly a circular disc which is abraded around the edges. The upper / front face is decorated with a deeply incised but relatively crudely applied design that would have acted as a matrix for impressing upon waxen seals. The design consists of an initial P or possibly a R; it is formed by a vertical deeply incised P with angular wedge like serifs beneath the top element of the letter is an incised six pointed star (formed from thr…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A97972
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper mount / scabbard / strap suspension plate / strap fitting from which hooked strap fittings would have hung. This form of plate is dated to the post-medieval period (1500-1700). The fragment comprises part of a rectangular strap plate and a single suspension loop. The plate is broadly rectangular in plan with a single pierced rivet hole. Around the rivet hole is an area of iron corrosion suggesting it was held in place with iron rivets. The plate is decorated with an incised geometric interlace - possibly being a debased stylised flower / vegetal scroll. T…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A8C50E
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken post-Medieval copper-alloy dress-hook (c. 1500-c. 1650). Read Class E, Type 7 (heart shaped). A break has occurred at the junction between the plate and hook. The object is moulded at the front, flat and plain at the rear. It has a sub-rectangular/trapezoidal attachment loop, 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The width of the attachment loop is 11.8mm. The plate/body is heart-shaped and at the front an open heart in low relief has a central trefoil pointing inwards at its top. A small pellet above the centre of the heart projects slightly into …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A8B21F
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete broken cast copper alloy strap clasp or buckle frame with anthropomorphic decoration, in the form of a King's head of Medieval date (1250-1400). The fragment consists of just the upper part of the clasp frame. This is sub-rectangular in plan and 'U' shaped in cross-section with upturned sides. Descending from the plate are two long edges of the frame, both of which are broken. The U-shaped face is cast and stands proud of the edge with cast nose a shield shaped face and hair in ringlets either side of the head - the crown above is stylised comprising a broad central lis …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 31st August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A8A087
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy forked spacer for a composite strap-end (c. 1350-c. 1400). It has a plain acorn knop terminal with a collar dividing the stylised acorn shaped element from the two prongs. The incomplete prongs are flat and rectangular in cross-section and have a thickness of 1.7mm. This object is drab green and corroded. The breaks are old. Height: 19.7mm; width: 17.2mm; thickness at terminal: 4.6mm. Weight: 2.52g. A very similar spacer has been found in London and dated c.1350-c. 1400 (Egan and Pritchard 1991:144, fig. 94, ref: 680). Egan, G. and Pr…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A89669
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic assemblage consisting 109 sherds of Roman greyware (c. AD 100-400) from vessels of various forms, mostly heavily micaceous pieces but with a few pieces of gritty wares mixed in. The assemblage is heavily plough-tumbled and consists 84 body sherds, 19 rim sherds and 6 body/base sherds. Combined weight: 833g.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A8866C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with the central boss being cast as the centre of the flower from which a series of D shaped petals radiate to form a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The areas between the bosses is recessed. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both broken. The fitting is a mid green brown colour with an…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A874B5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is an octofoil shape in plan with four wide lobes interspaced by four small knops. The front face is flat and it is rectangular in section. The edges of the fitting are bevelled. The front face is undecorated but may have originally had a gilded applied surface. The reverse face is also flat and has two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. A small section of mid grey black c…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A85FDE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy single-loop buckle (c. 1200-c. 1400). Meols type 2. The frame is 'D'-shaped, convex at the front, flat at the rear and bevelled internally and externally at the front. The narrowed off-set bar is sub-square in cross-section with rounded corners. A similar buckle from London has been published (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 68, fig. 42, ref: 271). This buckle frame is drab green with traces of a white metal coating. Length: 14.8mm; width: 17.0mm; thickness: 2.4mm. Weight: 1.19g. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval f…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A84E71
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed in profile. The front face is convex whilst the reverse is concave. The edges of the fitting are bevelled. The front face has been decorated with three concentric cast circles which are evenly spaced around a central circular boss. Small traces of an applied tinned finish are present on the front face of the fitting. The reverse face of the fitting is concave with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks w…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A83F57
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan being broken along one edge. Originally it may have depicted a fleur-de-lis style design whist now in its new state it is more like a bird - possibly a peacock. The central element is a pointed oval divided in two by a vertical line with a series of paired diagonal lines emanating from it filling the ground of the oval. Springing from either side are two drooping leaves / petals one of which is lost. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with a single com…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A83DC4
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval rolled copper alloy rivets. Each consisting of a kite-shaped piece of sheet metal which has been rolled into a tapering cone and the triangular 'flap' at th top ben over to create the 'head' which has been flattened. One is complete wih damage below the head, the other broken below the head. The complete example has not been flattened at the tip. The complete example measures 51.4mm in length and 11.4mm in maximum width (at the head). The shaft of the rivet narrows from 9.2x7.8mm to 2.9mm; the sheet metal is 1.8mm thick and the object weighs 5.41g. The other is…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-A82668
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). The mount is drop-shaped, convex at the front and partially concave at the rear. One end is rounded and the sides taper in to a narrow point and then flare to form an elongated pointed knop. At the rear are two integral tapering spikes, both of which are circular in cross-section. One spike is complete and only the stub of the other survives. This mount is reddish brown with bright green corrosion products. Length: 33.0mm; width: 11.9mm; thickness: 2.5mm; thickness including spike: 5.6mm. Weight: 3.23g. A si…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A7D0D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with four wedge shaped petals whose external side create a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both preserved and turned back upon themselves. These hooks would have passed through the leather strap and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid purpl…
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.

Record ID: HESH-A7BECD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with the central boss being cast as the centre of the flower from which a series of D shaped petals radiate to form a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The areas between the bosses is recessed. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both broken. These hooks pass through the preserved remains …
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: HESH-A797F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A78D09
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by James Smith of Castlehold, Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 50). Obverse: (star) IEAMES S[MITH IN]; A three turreted castle Reverse: CASTLE HOLD NEWPORT; I E//S in field (S above I E) Diameter: 15.1mm. Weight: 0.70g. DA=12:6. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A786FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle with openwork frame of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). Only one of the two loops survive; originally in plan the buckle was broadly sub-rectangular with a slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost; there is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated with projecting triangular plates on the short edges; the extant example has a trefoil shaped knop on its external edge and a series of either cast or incised / drilled holes creating a heart shape. Th…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A74E54
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and heavily abraded sheet copper-alloy buckle plate of likely Medieval date. Description: The plate is incomplete and would likely have been tongue-shaped with complete. The plate has three large rounded rivets remaining, which would have held it to its backplate and belt. The backplate is missing and may have been matched witht he front plate or narrower suchs as (SUR-FCCCF1). The edges and breaks of the buckle plate are heavily worn. Traces of gilding survive on the plate but otherwise it is a mottled red-brown to mid green. Measurements: 28.64mm long, 32.97mm wide, 8.…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-A74517
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy lozenge shaped mount or stud with integral rivet spike. The mount is an almost flat plate, very slightly D-shaped in cross-section with the obvserse slightly convex, and lozenge-shaped in plan, with bevelled edges. The front of the plate is so worn that any decoration that may have been present is now no longer visible due to mud and corrosion There is an integral rivet present on the mount located centrally on the reverse; this is bent over in line with the longer axis in the direction of an end point and ends in a blunt point. Towards this point, c3mm a…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A741C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle woth openwork frame of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). In plan the buckle is broadly sub-rectangular with a slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is present and formed from a triangular length of copper alloy sheet folded around centra bar; there is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated with projecting oval plates on the short edges which have cast holes arranged in a cross shaped design. One of these holes is incomplete being choken with mis-cast (un…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6EAC7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is incomplete; the fragment comprises just the external edge of the D shaped buckle which is sub-triangular in shape and rectangular in section. The upper surface has the remains of a cast transverse groove which would have acted as a pin rest; radiating from this are incised decorative lines. The reverse of the buckle frame is undecorated. The fragment is a mid grey green colour and it is possible that it once was gilded. The broken edges present on the frame have been worn …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6D0AA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped buckle with associated sheet metal buckle plate of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge it has a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. The pin is present and formed from a length of iron sheet / wire being attached by one end being bent around the bar; the opposite edge has a recessed pin rest (although the whole area is encased in iron corrosion from the pin. There is no evidence of applied or inci…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A6ABFD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The fragment comprises oone quarter of one of the loops - originally the frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin (not present) would have fitted - the extant fragment comprises one section of teh long edge and part of the slight central bar. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops, decorated with radiating lines (forming a scallop or…
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.

Record ID: SOM-A6A984
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy mount, probably depicting an acorn, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1700. The mount is pointed oval in shape, slightly wider towards one end than centrally, and D shaped in cross section. The obverse is mostly flat but slightly convex in the area between the lugs. Faint traces of a cross-hatched design can be seen on the lower/wider half of the obverse to indicate the husk or cup of the acorn. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with the remains of two attachment lugs situated on the longitudinal axis, the one in the narrower end being slightly…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 15th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A694D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A68581
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Anglo Saxon strap end, 31.9mm in length and 8.4mm wide, with a zoomorphic terminal and split end with two rivet holes, complete with copper alloy rivets. There is a single moulded transverse ridge and groove half way along the front of the object. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Cf Thomas class B, Type 1. Late 8th - 11th century.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A67B7D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is complete being broadly sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence of a notched pin rest. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a cast radiating ridges which expand from teh centre and cover the entire buckle. It is possible that these may have acted as a pin rest. The decoration is limited t…
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.

Record ID: HESH-A66437
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (broken) cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is incomplete being across one of the two loops. Originally it would have been broadly sub-rectangular in plan. It has a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence of a notched pin rest. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a small projecting knop either side of the vertical bar and three raised ribs on th…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A64E88
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy small-long brooch of probable Anglo-Saxon attribution dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 450-480 AD. The foot and pin are missing in old breaks, though otherwise it is preserved intact-albeit in somewhat corroded and heavily worn condition. It demonstrates a rectangular headplate, decorated on its outer face with three circular punched dimples decorating its upper and lower edge respectively. The edges of the headplate are rather nibbled in old damage. On its rear face is a broken single lug from where the pin would originally have pivoted (now mis…
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: SUR-A64645
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered short cross penny, John (1199-1216), possibly class 5b dating to 1199-1215. Obverse: facing portrait with sceptre. Reverse: short cross. Moneyer Willelm [...], London mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A62313
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.AD 1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is incomplete and relatively well preserved - however it has lost much of its inlaid enamel and gilded surfaces. In plan the pendant is a sexfoil star shape although it has lost three of its six arms. An integral cast suspension loop is present on the upper edge of the pendant extending from the upper arm the loop is set at an angle of 90 degrees to the plane of the pendant having a pierced transvers suspension hole (diameter 3.2mm). This hole would have secured the pendant to a …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A61FE0
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post-Medieval clay tobacco pipe dating to AC 1650-1690. The pipe consists of the heel and part of the stem, all the rest is missing to an old break above the heel. The flat oval heel projects only very slightly from the base of the bowl and is wider and longer than the base. It is stamped with the maker's mark, which consists in capital letters [I]OHN / POVND within small decorative motif below. The stem survives for 21.3 mm in length. It is oval in shape and measures 9.2 mm in diameter. The clay pipe measures 42.6 mm in length, 11.7 mm in width at the bowl and w…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A60A1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver hammered short cross penny, possibly of Henry II (1154-1189), possibly class 1b dating to 1180-1189. Obverse: facing portrait with sceptre. Reverse: short cross. Moneyer possibly Asketil, Oxford mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-A5DB77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 16th century silver Venetian soldino issued by Doge Leonardo Loredan (1436-1521), dating to AD 1501-1521. Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Obverse inscription: LEO·LAV·[...] Reverse description: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. Reverse inscription: LAVS TIBI SOLI (You alone be praised).
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2021
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Record ID: SUR-A5BE3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
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An Irish silver cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), dating to 1247-1272. Dublin mint.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
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