Record ID: LEIC-0133C1
Object type: PROCESSIONAL CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy mount, 28mm in diameter, 7mm thick and weighing 10.09g. The mount is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The object depicts a winged lion in gilded high relief standing on a flat object probably a gospel? The wings are cross hatched, as is the lions chest, and its tail? crosses between its hind legs and over its back. The mount has several circular holes, a large one under the lions body, one either side of its head, two under its backlegs and two in front of its chest. The reverse houses a central circular prong, 3mm in diameter and 4mm long. Rob…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FFCAA8
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy book clasp (hook piece) of late Medieval date, probably 15th-16th century. The clasp is rectangular in plan, with stamped decoration and would probably attach to a leather strap. It would have extended further, and possible flared, but this part is missing. The hook is semi-cylindrical and 4mm in width. The top of the clasps is decorated with two rings longitudanaly and two triangular shapes above a band of decoration running the width. The rings are a stamped circle and dot motif, with a hollow cirlce in the centre. Three rivets are placed equidistant from the deco…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bucknall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-032C0A
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Coin hoard made up of KENT-7C7FB8, KENT-364FF3, KENT-36A2BC, KENT-3714DA, KENT-3764EE, KENT-384010, KENT-38A645, KENT-3918FD Eight Iron Age coins (2 gold, 1 silver and 5 copper alloy) found in the same area dating between c.80BC - AD40. No dates of discovery were provided but the first coin was reported and returned to the finder before the others came to light and it has been assumed to here to have been found prior to these. Finder 1 - Coin 1 - KENT-7C7FB8 - An uninscribed gold quarter stater coin of a Gallo-Belgic type attributed to the Morini of the modern day Pas-de-Calais, mi…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-056190
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of one plated copy of a noble and five Gold nobles of Edward III (1327-1377) spanning fourth coinage, pre-treaty (1351-1361) series C-Gf dating to the period 1351-1361. Found in association with a purse bar dating to the c.1450 - 1550 century. Description: Coin 1: A gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), series Ga/E mule dating 1356/1361. Measurements: 33.98mm in diameter, 0.82mm thick and 7.70g in weight Slight folding upwards along the edge of the coin Coin 2: A gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377), series F, dating 1356. North (1991) no.1144. Measure…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-00CFE5
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver-gilt Post Medieval hooked tag, dating from the 16th century, AD 1500 - 1600. The back plate is trefoil with a pinked or engrailed edge. There is a hollow domed boss soldered to the front of each lobe. These are decorated with three filigree circles on each, with a pellet in the centre of each circle, also surrounded by a band of filigree. There are similar pellets and filigree borders at the apex of each dome, in the space between the three circles, and in the spandrels between the circles. Some of the decoration is missing. In the centre of the plate is circular hole occupie…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-02F55B
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy rowel from a spur of Medieval or Post Medieval date, about AD 1300 - 1700. It is in the form of a star with five points. There is a lanceolate moulding between each pair of points which projects to form a small pointed knop. The centre of the rowel is pierced with a small, circular hole for attachment to the remainder of the spur. The rowel has a patchy, light green patina. It is 42.3mm in diameter and 3.8mm thick. It weighs 16.01g. Other rowels of this type are recorded on the database: compare for example records SUR-E3DEE2, BUC-D5359, IOW-2AEB97 and especially S…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Saturday 20th November 2021
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Record ID: SOM-02A54B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). Probably GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor standing with a standard, going right and dragging a captive. Mint unclear.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alverdiston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-069A75
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) bridle bit fragment 43mm long, 24mm wide, 4mm thick and weighing 15.84g. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section. It has a flat curved section which terminates in a sub rectangular beasts stylised head (pointing right) which has a long snout, pointed brow with slightly raised round eye below and rounded protruding muzzle at its terminal. Behind this and continuing around the objectg is an incised linear border along both edges and on the neck are incised transverse lines. Below this is a 'trefoil' shaped projection, whose edges …
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: KENT-0617AE
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast and soldered gilt-silver 16th century dress hook of Read Class D, Type 1 (2008, p. 60, no. 185). Description: The plate is sub-rectangular, with seven rounded knops protruding outwards from its perimeter, one at each of the four corners and one in the middle of three sides. The central panel of the front is decorated with a cast relief decorative motif of an outline heart with three trefoils at its base within a frame of pellets. Each pellet and rounded knop are ungilded with the rest having had a pale gold gilding applied. There is a projecting knop fo…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0290FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a brooch of probable Colchester Derivative type, dating c. AD 43-100. Only the lower bow, foot and catchplate survive, the rest of the brooch missing in an old break. The bow is 'D' shaped in section with a prominent longitudinal moulded ridge, the foot plain and the catchplate triangular with a rolled back edge that originally would have accomodated the pin. At the centre of the catchplate is a small oval cut-out section. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it survives to a length of 22.65mm, 2.79mm thick…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 18th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-067ABF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment originating from a bow brooch of Colchester Derivative double-lugged form, dating c. 43-100 AD. Only the head survives, the bow, foot and catchplate missing. The brooch is considerably worn on its outer face, to the extent that it is not possible to discern where the bow originally extended from. The head is semi-spherical in section and winged, a perforated double-lug projecting from its midpoint on the reverse face of the object. Through the lugs, the remains of the axis bar are partly retained. Preserved in fair condition with an even greeni…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 18th October 2020
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Record ID: SOM-064682
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Robert II of Scotland (1371-1390) first period, uncertain type dating to AD 1371 to 1385/6. Edinburgh mint. Spink (2003:26) no. 5146.
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-03BF25
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly worn and abraded Post-Medieval gold and niello/enamel 'memento mori' type mourning-ring, likely dating soon after 23rd of June 1668 and commemorating Mrs. Jane Brodnax. Description: The finger ring has is a simple loop with a D-shaped cross-section and a decorative engraved skull in 3/4 profile left. There is only a small surviving trace of the black enamel or niello that would have decorated the skull, mostly around the back of the skull. The inscription on the internal surface reads: 'In memoriam I B: 23 Junii 68'. The inscription is in lower case although not cursiv…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Godmersham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-04375A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, gilt-silver, medieval to post-medieval 'Fide/Fede' type finger-ring dating to AD 1400-1550. Description: The bezel of the ring is decorated with two tightly clasped hands. The circumference of the external surface of the band is decorated with moulded quatrefoils set between double horizontal lozenges. The surface is very worn and most of the gilding has worn off although the hint of pale gold remains across the bezel. The internal surface of the ring is plain and undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.95mm; Band Width: 3.46mm; Band Thickness: 1.16mm; Weight: 2.15g. …
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-028B0E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Developed T-shaped brooch (South Western type), probably dating to c. AD 100-200. The surviving section comprises the head and upper bow. At the head cylindrical wings survive complete, retaining a copper alloy axis bar and the triangular perforated lug of the hinged pin in situ. Either wing tip is decorated with a semi-circumferential groove. A headplate projects from the top of the head, with the vestigial remains of an integral headloop, surmounting a transverse collar. The bow is rectangular (flat) in section, leaving the head at about 120 degrees …
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-053935
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, bent and worn copper alloy book clasp of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1500- 1600). The object is broadly rectangular in shape, with an attachment end that narrows to form a blunt hook, the end of which is missing. At the opposing end the rectangular body of the fitting flares outwards into a rounded, lobed terminal, possibly floral in form but now very worn. There is a single rivet hole near the terminus of the flower head which is now filled with iron corrosion. The main body of the fitting is simply decorated with an incised saltire that is stretched along the lengt…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2020
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Record ID: LON-054BA4
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Post Medieval, lead alloy disc from a cuff link dating from AD 1763 -1797. The disc is octagonal and depicts a bust of John Wilkes left with WILKES & LIBERTY 45 around within an incised octagonal curvilinear border. The rear of the fastener is undecorated; a casting seam is visible on the back. The disc has an integral looped shank.​ Dimensions: length: 15.11mm; width: 15.31mm; weight: 1.22g "On 23 April 1763, John Wilkes published his famous 'North Briton No.45', attacking George III and his Prime Minister, the Earl of Bute.​ The issue number in which Wilkes p…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Saturday 4th April 2020
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Record ID: WILT-04E485
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy bead, probably dating to c. 800 BC - AD 100. The bead is circular in plan and biconical in cross section, with a circumferential ridge emphasised by slight incised lines. The bead has a large, central, circular perforation 6.2mm in diameter. Dimensions: diameter 15.1mm; thickness 7.3mm weight 5.14g. cf. BH-431B44 and SUR-14AA83, amongst others for similar examples on this database. A larger example, but of similar form, was excavated at Camerton and dated to c. 50 BC - AD 50 (Jackson 1990: 48 & plt. 14).
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-026394
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A group of 7 silver Post Medieval coins; 2 groats of Mary (AD 1553 - 1554) and 2 groats and 3 sixpences of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), ranging in date from AD 1553 - 1569, though they could have continued in circulation later than this. 1. A silver Post Medieval coin; a groat of Mary, dating from AD 1553 - 1554. Initial mark is illegible. See North (1991) Volume 2, number 1960 on page 136. The obverse legend is MARIA D G [A]NG FRA Z HIB REGI and the design is a crowned bust of Mary facing left. The reverse shows a square topped shield over a long cross fourchee. The legend read…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2020
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Record ID: KENT-02C3C3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of two cast copper alloy palstave axeheads. Description: 1. Palstave axehead. An incomplete, copper alloy, axehead in fair condition, with patches of corrosion visible. The flanges start to rise gradually from the butt, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum. Below the stop bar is a distinctive triangular design, composed of a v-shaped groove and ridge within which is a triangular depression. The body of the axe is narrow and expands into a slightly flared, triangular blade with a curved cutting edge. One of the stop bars survives in good conditio…
Created on: Monday 5th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brabourne Lees', grid reference and parish protected.