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Record ID: NMS-CEF459
Object type: LEASH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy Medieval to Post Medieval swivel strap fitting. The swivel has two separate plain oval-shaped loops with sub-oval cross section. Where the adjacent loops meet in the middle they are flattened into a broad bezel shape, at which point an integral projection from one loop passes through a hole in the second, where its end is upset to form a conical rivet, so retaining the loops and allowing them to swivel against each other. More elaborate and ornate swivels are generally assigned Early Medieval to Medieval dates, however, plain simple, and less corroded examples such a…
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-CE484D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval silver sol-piece of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), minted at Troyes and dated 1692 on coin. Mintmark is probably 'V'. Obverse: LVD XIIII D G FR ET NAV REX 1692; Laureate and draped head of Louis XIV facing right. Reverse: DOMINE.SALVVM.FAC.REGEM.V.; Crowned double 'L' monogram, with three fleurs-de-lis. Diameter: 19.1mm. Weight: 1.15g. DA=12:6.
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CE2A73
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast copper alloy sword belt hanger dating to c.1550-1700. Approximately two thirds of the plate, length 53.5mm, width 19.8mm and thickness 1.8mm remains, along with the central suspension loop. Old breaks can be seen either side of the remaining loop where a further two loops would have been positioned. The plate has curved shaped sides and a right side trefoil terminal (the left one is missing) and incised foliate decoration on the face. There are two rivet holes, one in the centre and one in the trefoil terminal, both counter-sunk at the rear. The revers…
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Sunday 18th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-C8D658
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete of copper alloy double looped buckle dating to c.1550-1650. One loop is missing. The remaining loop is oval and has a D-shaped section, the ouside edges expand slightly, it has a moulded floral decoration with a central fleur-de-lis. The central bar is narrowed and has a T-shaped section. At each end of the bar is a knop. The pin is made of one piece of copper alloy and is looped around the bar, with a rectangular terminal, it tapers to a blunt point. The reverse is undecorated Reference: Whitehead.R, 1996, pg.68, no.422. Date: Post Medieval. Dimensions: 24.16mm x 28.…
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-C8571A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double looped buckle dating to c.1620-1680. The pin is missing. The frame is formed of two trapezoidal loops and has a rectangular section with a central bar. Each loop terminates in a projecting lobed knop on each outer corner. Between the two knops, the outside edge of the frame widens into a triangular projection with a horizontal groove for the pin rest. The central pin bar is narrowed and has triangular section, at each end of the bar is a knop. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle has a light green patina with some evidence of tinning. Reference: White…
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C769D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval coin, a silver groat of Elizabeth I, second issue, cross-crosslet initial mark, dating to 1560-61. The diameter is 22.5mm, and it weighs 1.6g. As North 1986
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Osbaston', grid reference and parish protected.