Record ID: CORN-F9FE85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth Issue (1582-1600), mintmark A (1582-1584), Spink 2579.
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-F6F387
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy and glass 'fob' seal matrix (c. 1700-c. 1800). The handle has a broadly semi-globular openwork arch made up of moulded scrolls with a suspension loop above, which is attached to a moulded collar surrounding the die. The collar is decorated with a raised abstract foliate design. The off-white translucent glass die is oval in plan and has been cut with alternating facets on the bevelled rim. The glass has also been cut overall with multiple facets on its rear face. The face of the die is flat and has not been inscribed to make an impression. Cons…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F48242
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting of post-medieval date. The mount head is a very slightly domed sexfoil in plan with moulded grooves through each petal to its opposite, and raised lentoid bosses on each petal tip. The reverse of the head is hollow and has the remains of four integral shanks which would have secured the mount in place. These are largely missing due to old breaks. This object may have adorned a casket or box or due to its size, maybe a horse harness.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: DOR-F46C61
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two part cloth seal dating to c.1600-1700. One side is stamped with a simple monogram in the form of the letters RN with three pellets above within a circle. There is a letter stamped on the other side, possibly an L or Y or possibly a 7. Such marks were use by clothes weavers and dyers as personal seals in the late 16th to late 17th centuries. Date: Post Medieval Dimensions: 25.59mm x 20.16mm Weight: 14.60g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: OXON-F44BB7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag dating to the post-medieval period (c. AD 1500-1550). The fitting (hooked tag / dress hook) has a circular plate, trapezoidal loop and the remains of the hook. The hook is broken from an old break. The main plate of the object is domed with a concave back and convex front; it has a raised, moulded design of a human bust, possibly Jesus Christ or John the Baptist. Read (2008) Class E Type 3. For similar see Read 2008:92-93.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
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Record ID: OXON-F3EBE7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg from a late Medieval to Post Medieval cooking pot such as a skillet, cauldron or posnet. The leg has a C-shaped cross section, with a curved reverse and is moulded into three ribs on the front. It terminates in a flared hoof-like foot, separated from the leg by a raised collar. 16th to 17th century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: OXON-F3BC0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547), dating to the period AD 1544-1547. Third coinage, no initial mark, Canterbury mint. North (1991:115) no. 1852.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-F3762A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy shot / balls of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight the balls are most likely to be from a pistol. The shots are sub spherical in shape with an even patinated surfaces. All have casting seams and trimmed casting sprues from the mould are present. There are no evidence of the shot having been fired. All are a mid-grey - cream colour with an abraded patina. Similar shot has 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 f…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F351F9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). From a small muskets or more likely carbine - the shot are sub spherical in shape with an even surface. Neither of the two balls have been fired The balls show casting seams and trimmed casting sprues. The colour of the balls 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 early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discu…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F3206D
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 have been removed. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. One face has been flattened through impact / use. 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…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-F3037D
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver fragment possibly of a post-medieval (c. 1500 - 1700), two piece dress hook, missing the larger main backing piece. See PUBLIC-AD4FA2. This small, almost square, piece 7.4mm x 7.9mm, has three extant, of four, small lugs protruding two from each end, close to the corners. The upper face is decorated with four raised circular pellets one in each of the quarters, surrounded by a raised, decorative border, in the centre is a slightly smaller pellet. Four yet smaller pellets are set one on each edge at the midway points. The back shows the front decoration in reverse, suggesting …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swarkestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F30014
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of probable Roman - Modern date (50 - 1800). The ring is circular in plan and lentoid (hexagonal) in cross section. There are traces of irregular file marks on several surfaces. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. A slight thickening of the ring is present on one edge - this maybe remains of a casting jet. The ring is a dark - mid greenish grey colour with a well developed patina which covers all surfaces. The patination of the metal would suggest a Medieval or later date. The function of the ring is varied (sacking ring, curtain ring etc) and…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F2ED8F
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 / belt mount 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 and mostly lost through abrasion. The front face has been decorated with a small nipple / nub at the centre of the raised boss, this is encircled by a single annulet / ring. The reverse face of the fitting is concave with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks would pass through the strap…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-F27692
Object type: FASTENING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post-Medieval (16th -17th century) cast copper alloy one-piece toggle clasp. Description: A toggle clasp with moulded -relief, engraved and open work. The toggle-section is small and the attachment-edge has two small grooves. There is a rivet hole at the attachment- end; the iron rivet is missing. The transverse toggle-bar is sub-rectangular and the knop is rounded off. Measurement: length: 29.74mm, width: 12.82mm, thickness: 1.63mm, weight: 2.15g Discussion; See Read (2008, 209), no. 757 for similar/
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-F2755E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Post medieval copper alloy 'Rose' farthings of Charles I, both very worn. 1) 14mm in diameter with a weight of 0.73grams, 2) 13mm in diameter with a weight of 0.50 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-F246E3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy button, 10mm in length and 20mm in diameter with a weight of 3.03grams. The button is circular in form and rectangular in cross section and has a rectangular shaped and cross sectioned loop with a circular hole. The button is decorated with a stamped linear motif in the form of a cross with oval, petal like motifs in each quarter. The button is similar to fig.8.4, page 31 in Bailey, G. 'Buttons and fastener's, which he dates to 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2018
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Record ID: BH-F1E464
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trading token dating to AD 1666. Uncertain issuer at an unknown location. Obverse: florettes surrounding [...]//E.A? Reverse: [...]ON[...]INGFORD//1666
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2019
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Record ID: WILT-F1D9DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy trader's token farthing, dating to AD 1648-1672. Issued by John Hele in Salisbury. Williamson (1967) Wiltshire 192.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-F1D98A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). This mount is oval in plan and convex at the front which is plain. The rear face has two integral spikes, 'D'-shaped in cross-section. The spikes hold a fragment of leather in place. The mount is reddish brown with flecks of a dark green patina. Length: 21.0mm; width: 16.6mm; thickness: 6.4mm. Weight: 4.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F143ED
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double looped buckle dating to c.1550-1650. The buckle comprises an oval frame with oval loops, the frame is thin and flat and decorated with moulded ribs and grooves giving a scalloped outside edge, there is a pointed expansion at the centre of the outside edges. The centre bar is narrowed from the frame and D-shaped in section with a small knop at either end. The pin is made from one sheet of copper alloy and is wrapped at one end around the bar, it has a D-shaped section and tapers to a rounded point. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Reference: Whitehead, 1996, …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
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