Record ID: BH-458B00
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop buckle with decorative integral plate dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1250-1400). The loop, which is bent upwards, is oval in shape and D-shaped in cross-section with two lobed knops on the outer edge. The cast copper-alloy pin is missing. The loop is attached to one end of a broadly rectangular shaped and D-sectioned plate which slightly expands at each end. Each end of this plate has a copper-alloy circular-sectioned rivet with flattened head positioned on the central axis. At one end there is also an additional circular perforation between the r…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BH-450A72
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spear tip dating to the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The tip is sub-triangular in plan and oval in cross-section. Both faces are bowed slightly and thin to form the slightly recessed edges. The tip tapers to a point. The surfaces have a mid-green patina. It measures 36mm in length, 16mm in width, a maximum of 3.5mm thick. It weighs 6.54 grams.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-44CE08
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spear tip dating to the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The tip is sub-triangular in plan and pointed-oval in cross-section, with a broad flat central longitudinal rib on both surfaces from which the body tapers either side to form the sharp edges. The tip tapers to a point and is solid. The object has a patchy green patina, measures 30mm in length, 12.5mm in width, a maximum of 6mm thick and weighs 4.47 grams. For similar Bronze Age broken spear tips recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, see KENT-EE8649 and BERK-359D1B.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
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Record ID: BH-445528
Object type: CASKET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy casket mount dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-200). The mount is circular, concave and in the shape of a lion's head. The decoration is in high relief and arranged in three clearly defined concentric steps. The low outer perimeter, forming the animal's mane, is circular and decorated with a series of curved radiating lines. The middle level is sub-circular and depicts the eyes and mouth of the lion either side of the third centrally positioned slanted triangular step comprising the nose and whiskers. The underside of the mount has the remains of a sub-rectangul…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
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Record ID: BH-438173
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy bronze unit of the North Thames Region/Catuvellauni in the name of Tasciovanus dating to the period c. 20 BC-AD 10. Tasciovanus Pegasus Trefoil type. Obverse: head right; Legend: [TASC] in front. Reverse: Pegasus left, trefoil above. Legend: VIR below. As ABC no. 2664, VA 1711, BMC 1688-1689.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BH-42E192
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny, possibly of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), dating to the period AD 1279-1351. It is possible this is a broken penny rather than a deliberately cut halfpenny. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BH-4290C2
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness fitting or mount, probably dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1100-1400). The upper plate of the mount is hollow and shield-shaped with tapering edges. The lower plate is crescent shaped with four equally spaced circular knops projecting from the edges. The shield-shaped plate is decorated with three equally spaced horizontal lines and an unclear central globular motif. The lower plate is decorated with a series of lines emanating from beneath the shield to the edge of the plate. There are surviving patches of gilding on both plates. On the under…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BH-41BFB5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy annular brooch, probably dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The brooch is broadly sub-oval in shape and symmetrical, formed of a single loop that is sub-D-shaped in cross-section. Either side of the upper edge are raised opposing globular mouldings of what may be zoomorphic figures, in-between which is a short recessed bar with a notch in the centre where a pin probably attached. The shoulders of the loop widen and thicken slightly beneath the mouldings - possibly forming both creature's simplified bodies - before narrowing slightly as the…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
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