Record ID: NMS-A8D45E
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age copper alloy palstave. Straight-sided, damaged wedge-shaped butt end, with side flanges rising to form a stop-ridge with a small loop on one side. Very slightly waisted before expanding with almost straight sides to the slightly curved, damaged and corroded cutting edge. Below the stop-ridge on both faces is a slight longitudinal arris which dies out towards the blade. The casting seams are visible on both sides and most of the edges are damaged and corroded. Length 156mm. Width of cutting edge 57mm. Maximum thickness 35mm.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2020
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Record ID: KENT-A8E1E5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron rotary key of Goodall Type 6 and Ward-Perkins type IV, dating between the 14th and 15th centuries. Description: The key has an oblong, solid stem ending in line with the bit and projecting slightly into the oval, nearly kidney shaped bow, which is broken leaving a small gap. The bit extends downwards from the stem when viewed horizontally and features asymmetrical wards and three deep clefts; two on the left hand and one on the right hand side of the bit. The bit features very intricately-cut wards, leaving shallow clefts. Measurements: 70.01mm Length, 27.4mm …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: KENT-A7D3E9
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy book clasp of later Medieval to early post-medieval date, c.1450-1700. Description: The clasp is incomplete and is formed of a single sheet of copper alloy. The flared end features a corroded iron rivet at the centre of a concentric circle.The clasp features two incised concentric circles, the second circle featuring another rivet hole. At the hook end of the object there is another corroded rivet placed just below a series of incised vertical lines. The incised lines are topped at the very end by an incised horizontal zigzag. At the end of the clasp is a…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-ADD345
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-1649), minted at London. Group D. Initial marks: crown/crown, 1635-1636 (North 1991: 162, ref: 2257). Obverse: CAROLVS D G M B F ET H.REX; Crowned bust facing left with II (mark of value) behind the head. Reverse: .IVSTITIA.THRONVM.FIRMAT. (Justice strengthens the throne); Oval garnished shield. Diameter: 16.6mm. Weight: 0.88g. DA=12:9. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Saturday 8th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LIN-A9C539
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing on prow holding shield and spear. Mint of Trier. Struck AD 330-37.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bullington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A68FA3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval buckle, dating to AD 1200-1450. It consists of an oval buckle frame which is oval in cross-section and has beveled outer edges; the outside edge has a pointed and grooved pin rest. The oval cross-sectioned pin is wrapped around the pin bar, which is off set and has two knobs at the ends. The plate consists of a strip of metal, which has been folded to house the pin-bar, leaving a central slot for the pin. The upper sheet of the plate is recessed and it breaks after 7.07 mm from the folds; the break features four semicircular recesses suggesting an o…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromeswell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A67174
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and clipped silver hammered penny, undiagnostic early/mid 15th century ruler but possibly Henry V. Mint of York.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A3EEEB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of uncertain date. The wall sherd is an orange red fabric which is hard with a fine texture with sparse, very small gray grit and quartz inclusions. The outer face is decorated with an incuse horizontal line, above which are incuse marks which could be letters. They appear to read KEYC or KEAT but are not terribly clear, and may only be decoration. The sherd is 22.8mm long, 18.4mm wide and 3.5mm thick. 2.3g.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: NMS-A3F519
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early or Middle Saxon copper alloy buckle, oval frame with rectangular integral plate, drilled hole with copper alloy pin of deep D-shaped section and four transverse grooves before the loop. The plate has an incised bordering line and zoomorphic decoration comprising (described with the frame at the top) a bird-like head between two vertically aligned wings and above a pair of crossed limbs which resemble a pair of interlaced triangles. On the reverse of the plate are two pairs of integral pierced lugs aligned longitudinally (one broken and incomplete) containing transverse circular-…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-A43E1D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early Medieval small-long brooch dating from AD 450 - 550. Only part of the foot survives. It is a flat plate, the edges all broken, but with one lateral lobe surviving, and punchmarks along the edge. These are crescents (Martin type A3), with the wider end facing the edge of the brooch. An integral tab projects from the centre of the reverse. This is the remains of the catchplate which is longitudinal and incomplete, with the curl missing. The catchplate is 7.4mm long and projects by 3.6mm. The brooch has a smooth green patina. The shape of the foot could be similar …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: SF-A463A0
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late Iron Age to Roman end-looped cosmetic mortar, dating to AD 1-200. It has a slightly curved bow in profile and a smoothly -rounded keel; the deep groove on the top of the bow, gives to it a U-shaped cross-section. The missing end should have had a loop or some other sort of handle. The surviving end is pointed and undecorated; the surfaces are moderate worn. Cf with end-looped example in Jackson (2010, p. 108, no. 154). Cf with BH-2845A6, NMS-94D545 on this database. Length: 40.30 mm Width: 9.06 mm Thickness: 2.50 mm Weight: 4.79 g
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rougham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-A4A434
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: B Context number:107 Five rim sherds of local …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-A4B96D
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: B Context number:107 Nine body sherds of loca…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: NMS-A4BFD9
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval silver cufflink element, circular with a convex front and flat back. The front exhibits a moulded design consisting of a simplified crowned bust of Charles I or II in profile looking left, flanked by the initials C R. The reverse exhibits two circular perforations, now filled with soil, flanking a central scar indicating the position of a missing loop.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: SF-A4CE92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus, dating to AD 175-192 (Reece Period 9). Reverse type unclear, depicting female figure standing left holding cornucopiae. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromeswell', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-A4CEE9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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: B Context number:107 One base sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval co…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
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Record ID: NMS-A4E605
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy Colchester Derivative Hinged brooch, complete apart from the lower half of the pin. The wings are plain. There is a median rib on the upper end of the bow where the cross-section is D-shaped. The rest is sub-circular sectioned with a pair of transverse grooves at the foot. A few specks of tin coating remain. Mackreth 2013, CD H 5.h. Wingspan 23.8mm. Length 30mm. c.55 - c.80 AD.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: NMS-A503E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of Henry III, short cross class 7a, moneyer Terri of London, worn, c.1218-22
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-A50F72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval circular lead biface token, Powell type 14, depicting a cross with three pellets in each angle, dating from about AD 1550 - 1750. The reverse has faint rocker arm or wigglework decoration which is unclear, but may be a star with six arms created from three lines of rocker arm across the flan. The edge of the flan is notched with vertical lines creating a serrated effect. It is 17.9mm diameter, 2.2mm thick and 4.1g. Other tokens with rocker-arm decoration include HESH-0E6DE2, SWYOR-82759E and SWYOR-C8FE58. For the cross and pellets design compare KENT-80F6…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: BUC-A510CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Decentius AD 351-353. The Obverse shows a bare headed bust facing right, draped and cuirassed. The obverse legend reads DN [D]ECENTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse type is two victories holding a wreath containing the letters VOT/V/MVLT/X. The reverse legend reads VICTOT[IAE DD] NN AVG [E]T CAE. Beneath are the letters AMB. The mint is Amien. RIC VIII p122, No5. It weighs 4.59g and has a diameter of 22.5mm.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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