Record ID: IOW-AE54F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-1286). Second Coinage, c. 1280-1292. Class E2: incurved lettering on the obverse and 24 points on the reverse. Spink: 5056. Obverse: +ALEXANDER DEI GRA; Crowned bust with sceptre left. Reverse: REX/SCO/TOR/VM+; Long cross dividing the inscription with a mullet of six points in each quadrant. Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 1.35g. DA=12:4.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A9FBAC
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, cast silver strap-end dating to the early medieval period. The strap-end is sub-rectangular in cross section, consisting of a parallel sided shaft decorated with transverse ribs and a zoomorphic terminal, with a double chevron on its brow. At the attachment end, the strap-end expands into a sub-triangular transversely split end, truncated by an old break.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St. Andrew CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A9F771
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative form, dating c. 43-100 AD. The pin, spring and axis bar are missing in old breaks, though the remainder of the brooch is preserved intact. It demonstrates a winged head (the wings being flat and undecorated) with a rearward-facing hook at its midpoint on the back of the object. The bow is 'D' shaped in section and curves strongly in profile, thinning at its lower section to form a bifurcated sub-crescentic foot, on the back of which is the remains of a catchplate. Preserved in good condition with an even greenish pati…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-A9AD4A
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Two complete gold penannular rings dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300 – 800 cal BC). The first ring is in the shape of an oval-sectioned loop (15.0mm wide by 14.0mm high) and has a circular cross-section frame that is the same diameter (2.8mm) along its whole length. Both terminals have a shallow rectangular shaped recess in the centre of their face. There is a thick scar that runs along the top edge of the penannular from the right-hand terminal to just beyond the midsection of the frame. The second ring is a similar form being an oval-sectioned loop (15.…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A95D22
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete post-Medieval silver-gilt dress-hook (1500-1600). Treasure case no. 2018 T1039. The object consists of a trefoil shaped plate with a plain edge, a separate soldered wire hook and separate soldered transverse attachment loop. The front of the plate is moulded with a plain domed boss in each lobe; each boss is surrounded by a line of pseudo filigree wire. In the centre is an integral pellet, and similar pellets are positioned on the edge of the plate between the bosses. The plate, bosses and pellets appear to be cast in one piece. On the reverse the soldered …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-A91E1C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Iron Age to early Roman cast copper alloy Colchester brooch, dating from the 1st century AD. It is a Colchester type one-piece brooch. It is missing the pin and catch plate.The bow is curved, and is circular in cross section. At the foot of the bow a small part of the catch plate remains, this is worn and broken, and projects from almost half way up the bow. The remaining edges of the catchplate suggest that there were circular holes or openwork along the bow. At the head of the brooch the bow curves round at ninety degrees before projecting out either side for the …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-A8FDF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius, possibly Antonine in date (perhaps Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 138-180. Unclear reverse type possibly depicting a seated(?) figure left. Probably mint of Rome.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt D'arcy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A8FC69
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age copper alloy side-looped spear dating from about 1550 BC - 1250 BC. It fits into the Acton Park or Taunton phases. These phases correspond with Needham's Period 5 (c. 1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade with a pronounced mid-rib on both faces, triangular in cross-section, giving a lozenge shaped cross-section at the point. There is some damage to the edges of the blade and no edge bevels are discernable. The socket is oval in cross-section and is hollow, but is filled with possible mineralised wood. It has cast side loops roughly half way alo…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-A8E4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman aureus of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax seated right holding long sceptre and branch. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC II (2nd edition), p. 95, no. 29.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Essex', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A8A2E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment originating from a cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative rearhook type, dating to the Roman period- c. 43-100 AD. Only a portion of the head and upper bow survive, the rest of the object missing in old damage. The head itself is winged, one of these being hemi-spherical in section and the other missing in old damage-the surviving wing additionally demonstrating moulded decoration in the form of two raised mouldings flanked by thinner collars. The bow is 'D' shaped in section, curving sharply in profile before truncating in old damage, decorated on its outer …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thelnetham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A85119
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
2018 T977; undergoing valuation Description: A gold iconographic finger ring depicting St. Margaret. The hoop of the finger ring is broadly sub-trapezoidal in cross section, the outer edge divided into a series of lozengiform panels with chamfered edges; each panel is slightly concave when viewed in plan. Each panel holds one letter of a black letter inscription. The hoop expands into a rectangular bezel, engraved with a depiction of St. Margaret standing left, spearing a dragon at her feet through its mouth. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with a series of longitudinal parall…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coombe Bissett CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A69E73
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger ring set with an engraved intaglio in an oval bezel. The shoulders and back of the bezel are decorated with curling floral patterns. The border around the intaglio and the majority of the ring band are plain. The intaglio itself is made of an orange material, probably glass or carnelian. It is decorated with an engraved portrait of a bearded male bust facing left and wearing a pointed crown, probably portraying a Roman Emperor. The band is sub-circular in cross-section. Dimensions: Diameter 26.5mm, band diameter c.2.2mm, bezel 18.3x21.7mm, weight 11.9g
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
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Record ID: SF-A645DA
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy sleeve clasp of probable Early Anglo-Saxon attribution dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 500-600 AD. Only one half of the clasp survives, its partner now missing due to old damage.. It is formed of a bar with flattened square terminals and a rectangular flattened midsection topped with a smaller rectangular boss, each terminal itself being decorated with an incised saltire motif. The waisted areas between the terminals and midsection each demonstrate transverse raised mouldings that serve to give a 'ribbed' or corrugated effect. From the front of …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-A569D6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A fine cast copper-alloy probably Early-Medieval buckle plate, dating to the 8th-9th centuries. Description: The plate is sub-rectangular in plan with concave edges. The front plate drops down to a flange at the attachment end. There are three rivet holes at the frame end of the buckle plate, below the extended arms which would have gripped the buckle frame's pin bar. Judging by the shape of this buckle, the pin would have been separate from the buckle, which is unusual for this period. The plate is quite substantial for its small size and appears to be formed by a single piece of …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-A5677B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
2018 T976; disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A Medieval to Post-Medieval silver gilt finger ring fragment; comprising of the bezel and associated area of the hoop. The hoop is incomplete, terminating in old breaks on either side, it is flat in cross section, with a central circumferential ridge flanked by two lengths of applied corded silver wire. An applied bezel is affixed to the band with solder, masking a soldered join in the band. This is relatively crudely cast into a relatively crude depiction of a crowned heart, the heart flanked by quatrefoilate flowers connect…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-A4271D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of the Civil Wars, dating to the period c.AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). Minted in southern Gaul. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 213, no. 118 Obverse: FIDES / EXERCITVVM above and below Clasped right hands, Reverse: CONCORDIA PRAETORIANORVM (in retrograde), Concordia standing left holding branch and cornucopia. The clasped hands were used as a reverse on coins of Vitellius and this type of coin could possibly have been struck during his brief reign. The coin is in a very good condition with minimal wear on both faces, the striking is slightly off centre. …
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-A3E5E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester derivative Type, dating to AD 43-120. It is the foot of the brooch, which features a flattened semi-circular cross-sectioned bow and a sub-triangular catch-plate on the back face. The catch-plate is blocked by corroded metal fragments, possibly the remainder of the pin. Length: 22.97 mm Width: 4.32 mm Thickness: 3.10 mm Weight: 1.96 g
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rougham', grid reference and parish protected.