Record ID: BH-546D73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to the period AD1248-1250 (class 3a/b). Possibly minted by Lucas at Northampton.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: BERK-54999F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman anepigraphic nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c.AD 326 (Reece period 16). CONSTAN/TIVS/CAESAR reverse type depicting the legend in three lines, a star above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 210, no. 491. Anepigraphic nummi such as this were issued for the Imperial family following the commemoration of Constantine I's vicennalia in AD 325.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
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Record ID: BH-54F009
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap-slide dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1150-1400). The strap side is trapezoidal in shape and flat with a bent upper edge and an internal pointed projection either side. All surfaces of the frame are plain with minor scratches and abrasions in several areas. The strap-slide is 24mm long, 15mm wide and 3mm thick. It weighs 2.5 grams. See Egan and Pritchard 1991, no. 1254, as well as SF4239 on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, for similar examples from London and Suffolk respectively, parallels of which come from 12th to late 14th centu…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-54FEE5
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Distorted fragment of Roman copper alloy bracelet, flat-sectioned hoop broken at both ends, notched and engraved decoration comprises (reading from one end), a plain oval panel, a band of transverse lines, a band of transverse lines, rectangular panel of oblique cross-hatching, a band of transverse lines, a plain oval panel. Width 5.5mm. Thickness 1mm. Extant length (straightened out) c.49mm. 3rd - 4th century.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: BH-55373B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop buckle frame dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1250-1400). The buckle frame is oval in shape with an ornate outer edges and a narrow offset strap bar. The outside edge is trapezoidal in shape with a notched lip flanked by two pairs of transverse knops. The top and bottom edges of the loop are sub-square in cross-section. The strap bar is square in cross-section, with an off-centre notch. The underside of the top, bottom and outside edges are bevelled and undecorated. The buckle measures 22mm in length, 18mm in width and 4mm thick. It weighs 3.1 grams…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: SF-553A2F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age early Roman brooch of the Langton Down Type, dating to AD 25-60. The spring case is heavily damaged and only an L-shaped cross-sectioned fragment survives. The bow is humped in profile and a sub-rectangular cross-section; it breaks towards the foot. The bow has a flat back face and a reeded front face. The back face of the foot bears traces of the pierced catch-plate. Where the bow meets the spring case there is a transverse slightly curved raised line. The edges of the bow are extremely damaged. Cf Mackreth (2011, p. 23, pl. 20, no. 12425).…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
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Record ID: NMS-556396
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Distorted fragment of Roman copper alloy bracelet, flat-sectioned hoop broken at both ends, notched and engraved decoration comprises oblique and transverse notches forming bisected chevrons along both edges, offset to form a reserved zig -zag median band. Width 3.7mm. Thickness 0.8mm. Extant length (straightened out) 23.5mm. 3rd - 4th century.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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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
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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
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Record ID: BH-558CB9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy buckle plate dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1400). The buckle plate is rectangular in plan and made from a single thin sheet bent over on itself at one end to form an upper and lower plate with a void in between them. Towards the open end are three circular perforations in a triangular formation. The edges of the upper plate are decorated with a double lined boarder. The plate is bent unevenly in several places and has a patchy mid-green patina across both plates. The object measures 28mm in length, 22mm in width and is a combined 6mm thick. It weighs 2.…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
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Record ID: SF-5594C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester Derivative Rear Hook Type, dating to AD 43-70. The head has two semi-circular cross-sectioned wings; on the top edge of the head there is a fragment of the rear-facing hook. The bow is semi-circular in cross-section and breaks at 14.12 mm from the head. The front face of the bow has a beaded median ridge, which is disconnected from the rear-hook through a transverse notch. The front of the upper bow has moulded decoration depicting a centred lozange, which is defined by beaded lines. The back face is flat and undecorated. The s…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickam Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-559815
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilt copper alloy belt mount in the form of a scallop shell with filed grooves and an integral rivet on reverse. Width 8.2mm. Length 8.5mm. Thickness 1.5mm (with rivet 3.5mm). c.1300 - c.1450.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: SOM-55A0AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver half penny of Henry VI (1422-1461) probably dating to AD 1427 to 1430. Cross V initial mark, first reign, probably rosette-mascle issue. London mint. North (1991: 76) no. 1453.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-55AF9E
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilt copper alloy bar-mount for the suspension of a harness pendant . There are two rivet holes, both with copper alloy rivet, and at one end a pair of pierced lugs containing the remains of the iron spindle which would have held the pendant. The other end is lobed, traces of tranverse mouldings. Normally such mounts are horizontal (e.g. N. Griffiths in Clark 1995, 69, fig. 52 nos. 73-4) or are cruciform (ibid. no. 75). This vertical mount is an interesting variant, see a similar example from Florden (NMS-DCFB77). Length 24mm. Width 7mm. 4.5mm thick at loops. 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
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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: NMS-55FBD7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A cast gilded silver strap-end dating to the early medieval period. The strap-end is tongue-shaped with a rounded terminal and a rectangular, flat attachment end perforated with four rivet holes, the left-most of which (as pictured) is open at the edge, perhaps made to close to the edge in error. The upper surface is slightly convex in form and decorated with foliate design cast in relief. The design comprises a central diagonal cross with slightly flared terminals, and a leaf with five to seven foils in each angle. The centre of each leaf is recessed and the tips of the …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
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Record ID: SF-55FF75
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester Derivative Polden Hill Type, dating to AD 43-70. The head has a rouglhy semi-circular cross-sectioned spring housing, with folded ends. The back of the head has traces of the copper-alloy spring coils; the upper edge of the head has a fragment of the rear-facing hook. The bow is D-shaped in cross-section and tapers towards the break. The surfaces seem to have been undecorated and now are heavily corroded and pitted. Cf Mackreth (2011, p. 54, plate 51, no. 11505passim) Length: 22.04 mm Width: 33.96 mm Thickness: 5.05…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-566179
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver farthing of Edward I (1272-1307) Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to AD 1301 to 1314. Class 10-11, minted in London. Withers type 28-30, North (1991: 34/38) no. 1058 or 1070/1. The coin is irregularly broken with c. 25% missing.
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-56671C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy Hod Hill variant brooch dating to the first century (c. AD 43-70). The brooch comprises the two wings with a rolled over head with hinged pin and a section of the upper bow. The pin is missing, as is the lower part of the bow, foot and catchplate. The wings of the brooch are circular in cross-section and expand slightly where they meet in the centre where the surviving oval-sectioned pin coil is inset into the bar. The bow is trapezoidal in shape and tapers slightly towards the now missing lower section of the bow. The upper bow is decorated with …
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 29th November 2018
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Record ID: HESH-5677B3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number:105 Four body sherds of loca…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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