Record ID: LON-5BCA4E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy three part button from a prison warders uniform dating from AD 1860-1902. This button is domed at the front and flat at the back. The pressed design at the front consists of a central royal crown with CONVICT DEPARTMENT around. The reverse of the button has the uniform outfitters name E MILNS & Co LONDON. The copper alloy wire loop is present. Dimensions: diameter: 23.08mm; weight: 5.39g. During the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century prisons were formed of two departments, the Prison Department and the Convict Depar…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-5BC487
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single lead alloy ball from a cast bar shot dating from the 17th-18th century. This would have consisted of a pair of conjoined lead musket balls joined with a circular small integral bar to form a dumb-bell shape. The bar appears to be made of iron, cast into the ball.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Sunday 24th March 2019
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Record ID: SF-5BB897
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester Derivative Hinged Type, dating to AD 43-120. The head is very damaged and incomplete having only one wing left, which is cylindrical and still houses a fragment of the copper-alloy pin bar. The bow has a D-shaped cross-section and tapers towards the foot. The front face of the upper bow has a series of radial grooves starting where the head meets the bow and run down for 12.15 mm; below that the surface is pitted and worn. The back face of the foot bears a fragment of the catch plate. Length: 31.04 mm Width: 11.87 mm T…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-5B9E1F
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled Seal Box Roman date (AD 100-300). The object is the lid from a seal box, the base is missing. The object is composed of a flat plate, teardrop (piriform, leaf shaped) in shape with a rounded end towards the hinge narrowing down to a point at the terminal. The hinge element is an integral oval lug which would have formed a loop. The loop has been broken resulting in the appearance of a bifurcated lug. The lug is placed transversely to the main plate, extending from the centre of the rounded end and level with the front but projecting at the back.…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: SUR-5B99CE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy handle from a jug or other vessel, 51.5mm in length. Circa 16th-19th century.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: NARC-5B738E
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Socketed Hammer, of late Bronze Age date (1000-800BC). The object is rectangular in cross-section, and a tapering sub-rectangular in plan. The sides of the object are slightly bevelled. The hammer in section waisted, expanding into a flared undecorated collar at the socketed end. The socket mouth is sub-rectangular. The hammer tapers sharply from the socket toward the mid-point, before again flaring more gently toward the hammer face. The striking face of the hammer shows evidence of use-wear. The metal has a smooth dark green patina with areas of light…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-5B6346
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper trade token issued by John Paige, Grocer, in Blandford Forum, Dorset Reference: Boyne/Williamson 1858, p. 62, No. 16 (Dorset) Date: Post Medieval - 1656 Diameter: 14.67 mm Weight: 0.40 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5B60BD
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Annular Ring of Bronze Age date (1000-800 BC). The object is circular, with a sub-circular interior, which measures approximately 16.85mm in diameter. It is covered with dark brown patina and is very smooth and shiny apart from several small areas of corrosion. Similar objects have been found in hoards with socketed axes, such as they example of Balmashanner Fort, Angus (Schmidt & Burgess 1981, plate 152), and YORYM-15AA2D TREASURE CASE : 2014 T442 and LANCUM-6F9525 TREASURE CASE : 2010 T227 Diameter: 30.56mm, Thickness: 7.15mm, Weight: 21.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-5B5B61
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a small musket or more likely carbine - the shot is sub spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball exhibits prominent casting seams and a trimmed casting sprue: The sprue has a circular depression at the centre forming a ring or annulet. This untrimmed waste makes the carbine ball unusually heavy. The colour of the ball varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the earl…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5B53D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of uncertain emperor and reverse type, probably dating to AD 364 - 402 (Reece periods 19 to 21). G Date: Roman Diameter: 13.90 mm Weight: 0.60 g Die axis: uncertain
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5B4BE9
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Fob or 'Dangler' of late Iron Age to early Roman date (50 BC - AD 100). The fob is an openwork trefoil in plan with a circular section. One of the circular lobes is missing in the majority, due to an old abraded break. The object has an integral central, circular-sectioned boss extending from the centre of the front of the object. The boss is stepped with four steppes or grooves. Where each of the trefoil elements join there is a short grooves with the exception of the broken lobe which has a small projecting spur between it and the next lobe. The back of th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: SF-5B4662
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester Derivative Double lug Type, dating to AD 43-100. It consists of the head and a short part of the upper bow of the brooch. The head has two semi-circular cross-sectioned wings which house the spring mechanism still in place; unfortunately, the pin is missing. The upper part of the bow (7.86 mm long) still surviving has a semi-circular cross-section and it is very worn. Length: 13.59 mm Width: 25.21 mm Thickness of the bow: 4.67 mm Weight: 5.66 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-5B3BF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS (two soldiers and two standards) reverse type. Date: Roman Diameter: 14.97 mm Weight: 1.29 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-5B2345
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 8 Photo b- Musket Ball One lead alloy musket shot / ball of post medieval 1600-1800 date. The shot is sub-spherical in shape with a relatively even surface. The shot has a casting seam and spurs from the mould removed. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (198…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5B1A82
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval strap-end possibly AD 750-1100 with zoomorphic decoration. The object is probably one half of a two-part piece, the other plate that was once attached by the pins, one of which is still present in part, having been lost in the soil. The strap-end is lanceolate and divided into three sections, each of which has a distinct enclosed decoration. the tip appears to be a compressed zoomorphic head, and is pierced through slightly to the left of centre. the middle section resembles a top-down view of a crawling insect or beetle, though this is possibly due to corro…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradwall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-5B0E70
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy Antwerp coin weight dating AD 1576. The weight is sub-square and features a shield, possible depicting the arms of Portugal, the reverse has the upright hand of Antwerp with K & I either side. The maker K I is unknown. Obverse: A shield, possible depicting the arms of Portugal. Reverse: Upright hand, between K and I, six pointed star below. Dimensions: length: 13.67mm; width: 12.50mm; weight: 1.45g. A similar coin weights on the database by maker K I is LON-278AD4. References: Withers, P. & Withers, B. 2011. Identifying Coin-Weights Fou…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5B0E6B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Sword belt Strap Fitting of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is the partial hooked plate. The plate is sub triangular in plan, with a transverse break across the middle of the plate, resulting in the loss of the hooked component. The opposing end has a rounded, perforated terminal to secure the object to a strap with a rivet. The plate is ornately shaped with lobed edges and is decorated with scrolls. A rectangular panel has the letters IHS in raised mouldings, for Iesus Hominum Salvator while below this is a triangular device possibly compri…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: LON-5AF0DC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'Venus penny' Jetton dating from AD 1490-1550. Mitchiner (1988:269 no. 835-837) Mitchiner (1988:265) writes "The 'Venus pennies' were a popular series of jettons, or reckoning counters, that were made for the merchants of Antwerp during a period when this city was the flourishing principal commercial centre of the land, and were circulated amongst the merchant classes during the first half of the sixteenth century. Obverse description: Austro-Burgundian shield in five parts: Three Lis (Burgundy modern), 3 horizontal lines, fesse (Austria), 3 oblique lines (B…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: NARC-5AEE9C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Terret Ring of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is a strap-mounted terret, Lewis' type 19 'dropped-bar' form. At the top of the object is a bend circular integral hoop, which is sub-ovate in section. The hoop would have acted as a rein guide. Extending from the base of hoop is an integrally cast sub-rectangular loop that is oval in section. It is positioned on the same plane as the hoop. They are generally associated with the early Roman period The metal is brown and green in colour with areas of pitting and corrosion. Height: 50.00mm, Width: 38.30mm…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th October 2018
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Record ID: LON-5AE345
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of an uncertain Emperor dating to the period AD 275-285 Reece period 14. The reverse type depicts a standing figure. Dimensions: diameter: 11.44mm; weight: 0.98g
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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