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Record ID: WREX-55AF7A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete spindle whorl, made from a very worn and fragmentary medieval lead papal bulla of Pope Clement V (1305 to 1314).
The obverse bears the legend CLE / [MEN]S / [:PP] V within a beaded border. The reverse depicts the faces of St Peter and St Paul below the inscription SPASP[E] (SPA = Sanctus Paulus, SPE = Sanctus Petrus), all of which are surrounded by the remains of a beaded border. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard and short grooved hair, St. Peter is now missing. A squashed hole is visible on the perimeter at 12 o'clock with a parti…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Mostyn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WAW-4FA6D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A post-medieval gold guinea of James II (1685-8), dated 1688 (Spink 3402). The coin has been pierced near the edge above the bust (i.e. at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse). The perforation is oval in shape due to wear, pulling the edge outwards suggesting the coin was probably suspended as a pendant.
Dimensions: 25.1mm diameter. 8.05g.
Discussion: This is a coin which has been altered to become a pendant. The wear pattern of the loop suggests it was a well-worn pendant. There is no evidence of pierced gold coins from hoards of this date, re-entering …
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: WREX-55DFB2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two joining fragments of a copper alloy fragment of a probable spearhead. Dating is difficult due to the fragmentary nature of the object but is likely to be late Middle Bronze age or Late Bronze Age (c. 1500-700BC). The object has a socket that is circular in section tapering towards the point, which is now missing. The blade is diamond-shaped in section and appears to have a rounded end. The surface of the object is heavily pitted and none of the original surface survives. It has a dark brown patina.
Measurements: Length: 84.0mm; width: 13.5mm; thickness: 9.39mm; weight; 17.22g
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Mostyn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: OXON-578491
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A later prehistoric, probably Neolithic or Bronze Age flake (piece of debiatge). A secondary flake with previous removals evident of the dorsal side. The flint is a brown colour.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-575B63
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of five amorphous flint debitage pieces, of varying sizes and colours. Probably later prehistoric c. Neolithic to Bronze Age. None are diagnostic and they are not retouched. Collected weight 19.8 grams.
Largest (black) flint is 41.5mm long. Also has modern machine damage
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5764A5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of three blade-like flakes of later prehistoric date, probably Neolithic to Bronze Age in date (c. 3500-1500 BC). No retouch. All the pieces are a similar off-white colour and all are of a similar shape and size. Combined weight 5.8 grams. Two longest are 30.3 mm long. All have bulbs and previous flake scars.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5773E2
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint microlith dating to the Mesolithic period (c. 10,000-4000 BC). The microlith is made on a light orange-brown flake, being semi-translucent at the proximal end. The microlith has a triangular cross section. There is a small area of retouch at the lower left on dorsal side, possibly intended to be a notch.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-577CDC
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric, later Mesolithic to Neolithic, flint core tablet probably dating 6000-2100 BC. The tablet retains the bulb of percussion and previous removals can be seen on the dorsal side. The flint is off-white in colour.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-55F90F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), short cross issue, struck by moneyer Henri at the Canterbury mint. This is a Class VIIb2 coin, dating AD 1222-1236 (North 1994: 223, ref: 979).
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hE[NRIC]VS R[E]X
Reverse description: Short cross in centre, quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: hENR[I] O[N] CAN[T]
Dimensions: diameter: 18.30mm; weight: 1.40g.
References: North, J. J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo-Saxon to Henry III, c600 - 1272. Spink & …
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
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This findspot is known as 'Hallingbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LIN-506B6D
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy pendant, probably dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period. Cast loop for suspension, with three open diamonds of reserved metal with sub-spherical knobs at the arms, the piece terminates with a sub-spherical knob. The reverse is flat. A shiny front with a dark patina and flecks of dark greenish corrosion on the reverse.
Length: 40 mm; Width: 18 mm; Thickness: 5 mm; Weight: 11.13 g
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th August 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-5161AA
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon bit-link from harness, trapezoidal-sectioned bar with openwork lozenge-shaped terminal with knop at the three outer angles, oval perforation, other end with a boss at the springing of a large oval loop, stumps only. Corroded purplish metal. Cf. Williams (2007), 4, fig.5. Extant length 42mm, Extant width 24mm. 6mm thick. Weight 14.12g. 11th century.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
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Record ID: WILT-539F7D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early medieval copper alloy strap distributor, probably dating to c. AD 1000-1100. The objects consists of a central, hollow boss, from which radiate four arms; three of which survive. Oval loops survive at the terminal of two of these arms, with rounded knops projecting from each angle. Each extant arm is sub rectangular in cross section with slightly bevelled edges.
Dimensions: the raised, dome-like, central boss is 17mm in height, 18.45mm in diameter, 5mm thick; each terminal 21mm x 15.5mm, 3.63mm thick; the arms c 9mm in length, 6mm thick; the object overall: le…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
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Record ID: WAW-53D2FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman coin: copper alloy as of Domitian dating to AD 85 to 96 (Reece period 4), [ ], unclear figure standing left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: LIN-52F297
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222), dating to AD 220-222 (Reeve Period 10). Mint of Rome. RIC IV, 2, p. 34, no 87.
Obv: [IM]P ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Laureate, draped and horned,
Rev: INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG / Elagabalus standing left, sacrificing over tripod, holding patera and branch (downwards); on ground right, a horn; in field right, star.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Osbournby area', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WILT-540B58
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy developed T- shaped brooch, hinged, dating to cAD 50 - 150. It has cylindrical wings, the right hand one with its outer tip broken away at an early date. The hinge of the pin still lies within a rectangular pin hole but the pin is entirely missing.The end of the wing which survives intact is decorated with three semi circumferential grooves. The bow is D shape in section but on the underside is a wide longitudinal hollowed section which tapers in concert with the bow itself. On the outer surface, the upper part of the bow is stepped out from the w…
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Saturday 24th October 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-54AFED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). [GLORIA E]XERC-ITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either side of one standard. Unclear mint, possibly Lyon.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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This findspot is known as 'East Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-5304B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval copper alloy signet ring, Octagonal bezel (14.5 x 12.5mm) and stumps of oval-sectioned sides. On the bezel: a six-pointed star behind an obliquely-angled pelican in her piety. Internal diameter c.18.5mm. 17th century.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: NMS-51AAC8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval- post-medieval copper alloy buckle frame, cast double-oval with three deep oblique grooves on both angled outside edges, narrowed central bar projects beyond sides, pin missing. Remains of black coating overall. Length 30.5mm. Width 25mm. 15th-16th century.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: NMS-540A7B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, lead, flat with a circular pierced lug at the top. Pointed oval, 22 (with lug 24.5) x 13mm. 2mm thick. Fleur-de-lis. + S' ANDRIS /// (Seal of Andrew). 13th century.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2020
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Record ID: SF-51A94A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A silver siliqua of Constantius II (AD 337-361) dating to c. AD 360-361 (Reece period 18). Reverse: VICTORIA DD NN AVG, Victory walking left (one wing visible) holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lugdunum. As RIC vol. VIII, p. 193, no. 214.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Saturday 16th May 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.
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