Record ID: PAS-8B0567
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy strap distributor, bent to one side at one end (c. 10th-11th century). It is formed of two opposing strap loops, broadly triangular, with external recessed strap bars, which are connected by a central moulded animal head. The animal is viewed en face and is cat like, with small, slightly pointed ears, and two converging curved ridges which form both the eyebrows and nose; they do not meet. In profile the animal head can be seen to have gaping jaws. Emerging from the jaws, mirrored behind each ear, is an outcurving tendril. These have bevelled sides. On the …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-8A0B63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sceatta, Series E, Variety G3 type, a late Primary issue from the Frisia area, obverse 'Porcupine' derivative, reverse Standard derivative, weight 1.17, c.AD700-10
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-8A0257
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a silver sceatta, Series BX type, an early Primary issue, Essex or East Anglian, obverse with a diademed bust right with a cross in front of the forehead, reverse a bird on a cross with annulets flanking the upper part of the cross and pellets the lower, weight 0.46g, c.AD675-700
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2018
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Record ID: CAM-87DBAF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early Early-Medieval copper-alloy brooch of uncertain type, probably a radiate-headed variant dating to the 6th century AD (possibly later if this is a Continental type of brooch). The remains of this incomplete brooch weighs 9.11g, It has an incomplete length of 33.3mm and maximum width of 30.2mm. The bow The bow terminates in an extremely worn break of 6.4mm width and thickness of 4.4mm. The bow has a 'D' shaped cross-section the external surface and sides convexly curved. The bow accounts for c.16.7mm of the length axis and where it …
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: CAM-87CAB4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact with traces of gilt dating to the Early-Medieval period. This is most likely part of a harness pendant of bichrome style (c. AD 500-570). It weighs 6.38g, has an incomplete length of 26.9mm and maximum width of 29.0mm.  It has a sub-triangular shape, the widest end having an almost completely straight edge (extremely subtly convexly curved) of 28.7mm width. This edge has a thickness of 1.9mm at the centre thinning slightly to 1.7mm at the corners. The edge of the artefact turns to an angle just greater than 90 degrees at the corners f…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: CAM-87A1A3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Early-Medieval strap-end, Thomas, G. Class A2a with curvilinear decoration. This artefact has been broken and then modified for further use. This artefact weighs 1.29g, has an incomplete length of 27.4mm, maximum width of 11.8mm and thickness of 0.9mm increasing to 1.2mm over the zoomorphic distal terminal. The proximal end appears to be a straight line with wear and post-depositional damage adding a subtle unevenness to the edge. However, this is the line of break, the proximal end now missing. The sides taper to a blunt distal end…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: CAM-877847
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward the Confessor, AD 1042-1066. Huntingdon mint, moneyer Godwine. North number 827. Obverse: EAD[...] [REX ANGLOR[U]M, depicting crowned and seated on throne facing, head turned right, holding a long sceptre and orb. Reverse: [+GO]DPINE ON HVN[...], depicting Short cross voided with a bird in each angle. Die axis is 6 o'clock.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: KENT-876D13
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Early Medieval ( AD 10th -11th century, Anglo Saxon) horse harness, bridle fitting. Description: The object is a double ended link joining two knobbed loops, one larger (27.7mm x 5.25mm) than the other (22.39mm x 4.5mm). There is centrally placed boss on the D-shaped linking arm.. Both loop ends are incomplete, missing the outer terminal at historic breaks, the inner voids are ovoid. the fitting appears to be undecorated. the rear surface is flat, except at the boss which is concave on the back. Measurements: Length: 58.6mm, width: 10.61mm, thickness: 11.…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2020
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Record ID: OXON-859A1E
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2018 T762. Description: A complete silver gilt sword scabbard mount dating from c. AD 600-650. The mount takes the form of a truncated pyramid with four sub-triangular faces and a square top. This is recessed to take an inlaid red stone, presumably a garnet, backed with a patterned foil. One corner of the stone is damaged. The edges of the mount are comprised of two raised silver borders, leaving a recess between; some inlaid niello survives in these recesses. Each of the four sides of the pyramid is recessed and decorated with gold filigree consisting of a triangle of an…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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