Record ID: SOM-5B7AC3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token farthing issued by the town of Bridgwater in Somerset, Williamson Somerset 48, dating to AD 1666. Ref: Williamson (1891, 974).
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydeard St. Lawrence', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-5B3B57
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper-alloy latten spoon knop probably dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1600. The knop is of the seal top type with a flat top c.11.6mm in diameter. Below the top is a constriction, beyond which the spoon widens into a conical collar which tapers into a narrow collar. Below this, the spoon tapers further before expanding into a more elongated ball, which then narrows and expands again before tapering to terminate in an old break across the hexagonal sectioned stem. Similar examples are illustrated by Homer (1975:38-39) who categorises them as Seal Tops. Of these, …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Saturday 1st December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5AFD35
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or gaming piece of uncertain dating. The weight is disc shaped, with flat faces and rounded sides. There is an incised line across one side just offset from centre. The other side face very faint lettering around the outside edge, too worn to be legible except for a possible X. The metal is worn and creamy brown in colour. The weight is 27 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick. It weighs 12.83g. The dating of lead objects of this general type is problematic, and their use is invariably uncertain. This function is not certain however and the object may have served …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5AB02C
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spinning toy/spinner/ buzz wheel or whirligig dating from the 19th or 20th century AD. The toy is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. It consists of a smooth slightly irregular disc, measuring between 27 and 30mm in diameter. There are two string holes in the centre. There is no decoration on either side of the whirligig. It has a thickness of 1mm, and the two holes in the centre each measure 1.5mm acroos, and are 3.5mm apart. The surface has a buff coloured patina, and it weighs 6.97g. Similar objects have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reepham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-59236F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Slightly distorted medieval to post-medieval copper alloy annular buckle frame with five obliquely angled projecting lobes around the outside edge. The frame is slightly angled from a recessed central bar, slightly bent, sheet copper alloy pin of lighter green patination. Diameter c.44-5mm. 3mm thick. c.1450 - c.1650.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-58F7A2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unusual post-medieval copper alloy cylindrical end-cap from a knife with the remains of the iron scale tang in a median cleft, and at the other end a projecting integral hook. The engraved decoration consists of oblique lines forming a zig-zag running around the sides between bordering lines. Length 23mm. Width 10mm. 8mm thick. 16th century.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: SOM-58EDC9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy asymmetrical double-looped buckle frame of Post-Medieval date. One side of the frame is D-shaped. It widens towards the middle of the loop in a slightly pointed outer edge and then thinners again to the end. It is rectangular in section with slightly bevelled edge on the outer side. The other loop is rectangular in shape and section. It has a pointed surviving corner and a middle curved inwards outer edge. The opposite corner of the rectangular loop is missing to the central bar. The narrowed central bar is square in section and has a rounded project…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-5757B7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Post-medieval gold finger ring. The band is now slightly distorted and exhibits a transverse crack. The exterior is decorated with applied gold filigree and granulation consisting of a series of lozenges formed by filigree wire; within each lozenge is a cross formed of 7 or 8 pellets arranged in a transverse line with a pellet above and below at the centre point. One lozenge appears slightly truncated and has only 6 pellets. Some of the pellets are missing or appear to be positioned slightly off-centre. At the meeting point between each lozenge are two pellets, each with …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2020
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Record ID: BH-57548C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very worn copper-alloy Nuremburg jetton, Rose and Orb type, probably by the Hans Krauwinckel or Hans Schultes families dating to the period 1586-1635. Obverse: probably alternating crowns and lis with a central rose. Legend: H[...]. Reverse: Imperial Orb within tressure of three arches. Legend: illegible.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
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Record ID: BH-572711
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An cast copper-alloy buckle fragment, probably from a double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration on the loops, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1550-1650). The fragment consists of part of the sub-oval-sectioned loop and the moulded pin rest decorated with two raised central ribs. The underside of the fragment has bevelled inside edges and is plain. The fragment measures 27.1mm in length, is 6mm in maximum thickness and weighs 4.2 grams. As Whitehead 1996, Buckles 1250-1800, p. 61, no. 360.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
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Record ID: LIN-5718CE
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy dress hook. The dress hook has a domed circular body with a trapezoid loop above, and hook below. The domed body is decorated with a moulded flower motif.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
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Record ID: LIN-56F521
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy dress hook. The dress hook has a circular body, an incomplete trapezoid loop, and an incomplete hook. The surface of the dress hook is very worn and distorted.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-56EA55
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy buckle. The frame is sub-retangular and comprises a rectangular loop and a D-shaped loop, divided by a central integral bar. The bar of the rectangular frame is notched. A knop extends from both shoulders of the D-shaped loop. The pin is missing.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: LIN-56E023
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dress hook dating to the post-medieval period (c. AD 1500-1550). The dress hook has a circular domed plate, an incomplete trapezoidal loop and the remains of the hook. The central domed plate is decorated with a bust in relief. Read (2008) Class E Type 3.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: DUR-55E39F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of the Post Medieval period of the second coinage from the reign of Henry VIII (AD1509-1547). Obverse description: King enthroned, holding orb and sceptre. Obverse inscription: h D G [ROS]A SIE SPIA. Star initial mark. Reverse description: Royal shield over long cross which divides the legend with C D either side of shield. Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS DVR R[A]M. Minted by Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall The coin is in fair condition with minimal wear on both faces, mainly due to the coin being bent in two places from 11 to 4 and 10 to 5 o'clock …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
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Record ID: DUR-557F04
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy thimble of the Post Medieval period (c.AD1730-1800). This thimble is circular and the walls taper inwards from the narrow, raised base towards the crown. There is a plain rim and no manufacturing marks. The outer face has lines of evenly spaced sub-circular indentations/drilled pits which spiral near the base but then become parallel. The crown is indented with concentric circles of pellets, ending with a single one in the centre. At the base, it has been flattened slightly and there are some nicks on one side.The surface of the thimble is slightly corroded and has a…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMS-5578DE
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval gilt copper alloy openwork harness mount in the form of a sexfoil, the foils defined by radiating incised grooves and a central perforation. Pair of integral oval-sectioned attachment spikes on the reverse. Diameter 13mm. 1.2mm thick. 17th century.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.