Record ID: PUBLIC-280C08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and eroded cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type brooch of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are near complete being semi-cylindrical in plan; the flat end caps are pierced. The axis bar, spring and pin are lost or fragmentary as the rear oft he head of the brooch is encased in an orange corrosion product. This suggests that the spring was probably formed of iron wire; it would have been held in place by an external cord which is fixed to a now much abraded rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of th…
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kempley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-24951D
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Early-Medieval to Medieval copper-alloy chape from the end of a scabbard, c.850-1200 Description: The chape is triangular in shape and made from one piece of copper-alloy folded in half leaving one open side and an opening at the top. Both sides of the chape have a simple open-work of three pierced circles. The openwork decoration is accentuated with incised lines adding to a knotwork effect, the edges of the chape have been shaped into a series of angular projections rather than left as a straight edge. The folded side has two rectangular cut outs continuing the open-work…
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-247569
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Early Saxon great square-headed brooch of unclassified type (*edit* possibly an unusual variation of Hines group XVI) dating to the period c. AD 550 - 575. The headplate is square, with old breaks along both sides and across the top. Where theoriginal edge survives it is divided into a series of projecting D-shaped terminals, each engraved with a debased zoomorphic design. The front is divided into a series of engraved rectangular cells forming a geometric design, with each cell in turn containing an engraved design, now heavily worn. On the reverse of the head are two stub…
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-242193
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: MARTI CONSERVATORI, Mars in military dress standing right, cloak spreading holding vertical spear reversed, resting left hand on shield. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 168, no 53. C.f DENO-D770D7.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-241C1C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Detached, waisted side-knob from an Early Saxon copper alloy Cruciform brooch. It is of half-round cross-section with a just visible transverse slot in the base. Base is very pitted, overall brown patina. There is a central longitudinal hole for the pin shaft and an an incised decorative line just above the waist groove. Martin 2015, Group 2 or 3. Length 12.8mm, width 9.5mm and thickness 6.9mm. Weight 2.73g. c.475 - c.550.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th October 2018
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Record ID: SF-240267
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of London. As RIC VI, p. 98, no. 10.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-23E0F3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~Silver gilt dress pin with hollow cast spherical head divided into two hemispheres by a central raises band. Each half is decorated with applied filigree and granulated ornament containing three sets of quatrefoils and trefoils of annulars enclosed by a circlet and punctuated by knops. The stem which emanates from the base of the sphere is complete and slightly bent. Similar items can be found on the PAS database (2012 T919, SUSS-6A00B4; 2012 T233, BUC-97FF54; 2012 T66, NMS-020525; 2012 T417, SUSS-60E964). Notes: In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% preciou…
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-23D66B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying uncertain Emperor, dating to c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse: uncertain prototype, female figure standing right holding long sceptre. Local unofficial mintage.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-23B30D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A somewhat worn copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to c. AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, two Victories standing facing each other, letter 'D' inbetween. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-238B69
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an undecorated lead conical spindle whorl with an off centre hole. Plain lead spindle whorls and weights were cast locally from the Roman period to the Post Medieval Period, therefore making them hard to date precisely.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2368A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy contemporary copy of a House of Constantine nummus dating to c. AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). Reverse: copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Roman soldier advancing left spearing fallen barbarian horseman. Prototype mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-2363C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~This is a penny of Edward III, mint mark Cross potent wich dates it to AD 1361-1369 EDWARD[U]S [REX ANGLI] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle. Quatrefoil in centre [CIVITA]S EBOR[ACI]
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest of Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-231993
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
~~A Neolithic ground and polished axehead. The implement has been extensively chipped and ground into a long elongated sub-rectangular shape in plan that tapers from the cutting edge to the butt which terminates in a rounded point. The blade on the forward edge has been ground into an asymmetrical crescent, this is also the only section to have been polished. The stone is a dark green with an extensive creamy mottling. The axe dates from between circa 3500 BC to 2100BC
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th October 2018
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Record ID: DUR-230B47
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, which is possibly a toilet article, dating to the Early Medieval period (c. AD 650-700). The object has a sub-cylindrical socketed base which is sub-circular in section and tapers slightly at the terminal. The external surface of this base is plain apart from a sub-square depression near the top of the base and file markings across the surface of the base. The top of the sub-cylindrical base is almost flat and is uneven. Joining the top of the base is a shaft which has a rounded square section, with flat sides on the front and back. On the bo…
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-230555
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable fragment of a Roman copper alloy knife handle of 'hare and hound' type, dating from the 2nd to 3rd century AD. The fragment consists of the hound. The back of the hound is curved, and sits higher at the rear of the hound. The head is outstretched, with a triangular snout that is rounded at the tip. There is possibly a worn break at the tip of the snout where the hound touched the back of the hare. The ring is formed of a circular ring which is on either side of the head. Behind the eyes are two triangular ears which are pointed backwards to depict the hound running. Below t…
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-22F081
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. A L-shaped probably die-stamped strip with a low U-profile central rib, hollowed behind, which terminates on an integral flat rectangular plate. Probably from machinery. Suggested date: Modern, 1900-1960. Length: 30mm, Width: 21.1mm, Thickness: 1.1mm, Weight: 3.04gms
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SWYOR-22E83C
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead label, seal or tally of Modern date, about AD 1800 - 1900. It is in the form of a rectangular plate with cut straight edges, and with a circular perforation (countersunk on one face) in the middle of one short end. It is stamped with the number 42 at next to the hole, and the number 5 at the other end, much more faintly, and the other way up. There is a piece of very fine copper alloy wire which passes through the hole and is twisted to form a loop. The tag is 30.6mm long, 18.6mm wide and 2.9mm thick. It weighs 10.92g. It has a smooth yellow cream patina. Compare NLM-570DB5.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-22E359
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle fragment, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast single loop3e D-shaped buckle with a lentoid section frame and a round section strap bar; the larger part of both is lost. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900 Length: 33.6mm, Height (in excess of): 20mm, Thickness (frame, near strap bar): 3.1mm, Weight: 4.92gms
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-22DAC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy contemporary copy of a House of Constantine nummus dating to c. AD 336-341 (Reece period 17). Reverse: copying GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing either side of a single standard. Prototype mint uncertain.
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-22D87D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button. A gently plano-convex solid button with a plain flat front, and with a drawn wire loop brazed to its back. A maker's back stamp includes: [DO]UBLE. GILT [---] Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1850-1900. Diameter: 14.7mm, Thickness (clear of loop): 2.2mm, Weight: 2.56gms
Created on: Monday 1st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.