Record ID: CORN-DB2A92
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver finger ring dating from the Medieval period, c.1200-1400. The ring is inscribed on the outer face of its hoop with the Lombardic letters +A+G+L+A+A with each letter separated by a cross potent. The inscription has amuletic significance representing the words, translated from Hebrew: Atha Gebri Leilan Adonai, meaning 'Thou art mighty forever, O Lord'. It was invoked as a charm against fever during the Middle Ages. See O. M. Dalton, Catalogue of Finger Rings (London, 1912), pp.135-6. This ring has an extra 'A' at the end of the inscription which may not represent a…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ottery St. Mary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DB07F5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but somewhat distorted gold finger ring dating to the Post-Medieval period. The ring comprises a now sub-circular 'D' sectioned hoop, its outer surface demonstrating incised decoration and an inscription or 'posy' visible on its inner. The decoration on the latter consists three motifs that repeat in an irregular pattern: cinquefoils/five-petalled flowers (5), oval-bodied insects (3) and bees (2). The two bees are both positioned within two flowers, while the insects appear to be beetle like and demonstrate a segmented carapace with spiked legs and dots on the …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoxne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-DAA36B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Late Iron Age to Roman terret ring dating to the period c. 100BC - AD 200. It comprises a rectangular strap loop, the upper bar now broken, possibly due to wear. It exhibits expanded oval mouldings at either end forming terminals to the loop. The loop projects upwards and terminates in an old break on either side. One arm is notably thicker and more rounded than the other.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-DA527E
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A psot-medieval (AD 1700-1800) lead-alloy lid handle from a tobacco jar in the shape of a caricatured african head, with stylised facial features and a bowl haircut, similar to earlier post-medieval stylised images of Africans used in heraldry and as mint marks on coinage. The raised areas of the object are light with lead corrosion products, whilst those that are more recessed are of a darker hue. The bottom terminus of the neck consists of a circular flange, now dented and damaged at several points. There may be remaning raised areas where large, pierced ears with stretched earlobes…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Sunday 10th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-DA45A8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon, c. 450-550), copper alloy button brooch of Suzuki's class C, incomplete in so far as it is missing its pin. In addition both pin lug and catchplate are damaged, as well as the angled walls to the front of the brooch. The front would have originally been gilded but no trace of this survives now. The brooch comprises a circular base with angled walls (turned outwards) surrounding it to one side only (the base of the walls on the opposite side are jagged but worn). The base depicts an anthropomorphic face within a concentric raised rib, a central T-…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binsted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-DA4206
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bifacial token of late medieval to post medieval date (c. AD 1400 - 1700). One face exhibits a saltire, the arms of unequal thickness; the other face, the initials H I.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-DA3C07
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch, probably headstud type, of Roman date, c.AD 75 - 200. Only the lower bow and foot remains, the upper portion lost to a worn break. The bow is D-shape and tapers to a rounded foot knop with cable decoration around its edge. A partial catchplate extends from the reverse of the bow and displays a single circular perforation. This perforation suggest the catchplate was damaged and repaired in antiquity. The metal has a light green patina and survives in good condition. The brooch is 30.2mm long, 4.8.8mm wide, 13mm thick and weighs 3.8g. Similar exa…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-DA288B
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy book clasp of medieval to Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1450 - 1700. The object is rectangular with a narrowed integral rectangular hook projecting centrally from one end. The upper surface of the plate is decorated with three faint bands of two transverse grooves. A single rivet hole is present at the centre of one end. The metal has a dark red/brown patina and is worn. The object is 24.9mm long, 12.9mm wide, 0.7mm thick and weighs 1.2g. A similar clasp has been recorded as KENT-2C6CDE which states that "similar book clasps are published by Brennan (2001, …
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DA25C8
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval harness link of Anglo-Scandinavian attribution from the 11th or 12th century, c. AD 1000-1150.. The fitting consists of a central bar, D-shaped in cross section, terminating in on circular loop with three knops on the outside edge and substantial internal bevelling. At the other is a worn break proceeded by a raised thickened collar. The link is heavily worn and the object is patinated a mid brown wtih some green patination. These links are disccussed and illustrated by Williams (2007: 4, fig. 10 and 11) unfortuanetly without th…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-DA0B3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn silver post-medieval hammered shilling of William III (1694 - 1702 AD) with incised cross. The coin is worn blank but has been modified on one side with a Latin cross crudely etched into it, presumably for devotional purposes. The coin is 25.06mm in diameter, 0.98mm in thickness and weighs 4.10g.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-DA0723
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two plates which are sub-rectangular, tapering from a flat open attachment to a closed rounded point. A pair of corresponding rivet holes are present at the centre of the open attachment end. The plates are undecorated and are bent at the middle. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 59.5mm long, 7.7mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 5.6g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.133, fig.86. Ref: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (1991). Dress Acc…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: NMS-D9FF4E
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete modern toy whistle in the form of a pipe bowl, dating to the Late 19th early 20th C. The bowl is tapering oval in cross-section with the cylindrical stem projecting from one side, terminating in an old break. The base of the bowl exhibits a moulded design comprising regularly spaced pellets with a cusped border above. Just above the border, is a single row of pellets, each one sitting in the dip between cusps. A number of similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including LIN-CA5904 which notes: "Metal pipes of between late sixteenth and nineteenth centu…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-D9F43B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises two flat plates with side strips. The plates are rectangular, tapering to a rounded point at the closed end and a straight edge to the open attachment end. A pair of corresponding rivet holes are present at the centre of the open attachment end. The upper portion of the side strips have been lost to worn breaks. The plates are undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 48.2mm long, 10.6mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 8.2g. Similar examples are illustrate…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-D9EA86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235), VIRTVS AVGVSTI reverse type depicting Romulus walking right carrying spear and trophy, S C either side of his legs, dating to AD 222-31 (Reece period 11). Mint of Rome. RIC volume 4 part 2, p.119 no.626.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-D9E821
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman base silver radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269), dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). SAECVLI FELICITAS reverse type depicting Emperor standing right holding transverse spear and globe. Principal Mint (Gaul). Obverse: IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG; Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS; Emperor standing right holding transverse spear and globe. Diameter: 21.4mm. Weight: 2.37g. DA=12:1. As Cunetio no. 2444.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D9E212
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object is one sheet from a composite strap end. The plate is rectangular with two triangular notched cut-outs resulting in a zig-zag appearance to one end and a straight edge to the other. The plate is undecorated and retains a single rivet hole through the centre of the zig-zag edge. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 23.8mm long, 14.9mm wide, 0.8mm thick and weighs 1.4g. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), p.142, fig.93. Ref: Egan, G. and Pritc…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: DENO-D9D878
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. Probaby from a small musket or carbine. The ball has no obvious sprue scar or casting seam, but the surface is dimpled with shallow dents, probably through post depositional chewing by grazing animals, although it is possible the ball was deliberately chewed prior to firing in an attempt to improve trajectory. Weight is 24.6 g , diameter 16.1 mm
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-D9AF67
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The object comprises a sheet plate folded lengthways resulting in two parallel plates. The plates are sub-rectangular in plan, tapering to a slightly rounded closed terminal at one end and a flat topped open attachment terminal at the other. A pair of corresponding rivet holes are present at the centre of the open attachment end, retaining the rivet. The plates are undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The strap end is 29.9 mm long, 9.3mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 3.5g. Similar examples…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2018
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Record ID: DENO-D9A893
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead musket ball of post medieval, probably 17th century, date. The ball was probably fired as the end ball of a multi ball load. It has a flattened 'zone of contact' and a cylindrical band of set up around the waist of the ball. This band also shows grooves which may be gas cutting. Firing two or three balls in one load was common practise in the civil war, as was the firing of a cylindrical plug behind a round ball, which would produce a similar flattened end and set-up band. Weight is 28.1 g, diameter 16.1 mm.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D9A64A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). Obverse: IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield. Reverse: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS, globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, three stars above. Mint of Trier: -//•STR• . As RIC VII, p. 197, no. 372.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 28th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blewbury', grid reference and parish protected.