Record ID: NMS-D17C9A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy folded buckle plate with a pin slot, frame recesses, and a single extant rivet. An uncertain amount of the front part has been lost including the inside edge, and the complete width only survives close to the frame recesses. There are two extant apertures, both lozengiform, but badly damaged. Four other apertures have been truncated by the jagged break. Lines of finely executed interrupted rocker-arm engraving giving the appearance of tiny addorsed triangles run transversely and longitudinally, surround the apertures and form a small oval between them.…
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: NMS-D0F45D
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Middle Saxon to Late Saxon copper alloy hooked tag with parts of both pierced knops and the point of the hook missing. Read 2008 early medieval single sharp-hooked clasp Class E, Type 1. Within notched sides and top edge a circular field of counter-relief ornament around a prominent solid central boss is divided into three by plain propeller-like radial elements with the angles filled with angular interlace. The collar at the top of the hook carries a single transverse groove. Very similar to an example from Hindringham, Norfolk, the boss of which was hollow-backed (NMS-345…
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: IOW-CFCA2F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy vessel, probably a cauldron (c. 1200 c. 1700). The fragment is a section of the upper part of the body which has a flat rim with a lip on the inside. A break has occurred on the body where the profile changed direction. The flat rim has evenly spaced incised lines, some of which bisect. The inside and the flat rim are shiny with a green patina and the outside has a brown patina. There are numerous striations on the outside probably as a result of being spun during manufacture. The breaks are old. When complete, the outer …
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CF6292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of Diva Faustina I, Rome, reverse AETERNITAS, Ceres standing holding torch and corn ears, RIC III, 1099, c.AD141
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: LIN-CF5F72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), dating to AD 1526-1532. Second coinage, Cross patonce Initial mark. Minted at Canterbury under Archbishop William Warham. North (1991) p. 112, No. 1802. Obverse: [H]ENRIC [V]III D G [R] AGL Z F[R] (saltire/double saltire stops); Crowned bust facing right. Reverse: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR (double saltire stops); Royal shield divided by a cross fourchée, W in left field, A in right field. Diameter: 18.60 mm. Thickness: 0.97 mm. Weight: 1.16 g. DA= 6. References cited North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to…
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mumby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-CF4F52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified Medieval silver penny, probably a short or long cross issue, dating to AD 1180-1272. Uncertain mint and moneyer. The coin is badly worn, and has been folded in half.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CF4B64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy buckle, as Whitehead (2003) no. 408 (just over half extant). Later 16th-17th century.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CF28F3
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of late medieval or post-medieval sword-belt clasp or hanger. Rectangular eye the sides of which are decorated with grooves imitating cabling, broken at one end, arched at the other with loop to one side, as in Read 2008, no.756. Later 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CF0295
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy composite strap-end of crescentic type, the front of the crescent has engraved foliate decoration and the stump of a missing cast foliar knop. Both points of the crescent are missing where broken across a rivet-hole, there are two further rivet-holes above the springing of the missing knop. Extant length 35mm. Width 33mm. Cf. Fingerlin 1971 Abb. 312-314. First half 15th century.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CEF610
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Medway
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A highly worn and abraded copper-alloy radiate, probably a contemporary copy (Barberous Radiate), Probably copying a coin of the Gallic Emperor Victorinus (269-271). possibly SALUS AVG reverse prototype, depicting Salus left feeding snake and holding staff in left hand. (Reece Period 14). Measurements: 21.2mm in diameter, 1.15mm thick and 2g in weight
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2019
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Record ID: WILT-CEF4FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward IV, first reign, dating to 1461-1463. Heavy coinage, Rose initial mark, London mint. Withers type 4. North (1991: 84) no. 1546.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CEAA0B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval copper alloy buckle frame, double-oval with narrowed central bar that projects slightly beyond sides, pin missing. Length 34mm. Width 25mm. Mid 15th - mid 16th century. (Finder's no. PJ3/FP20)
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CE8A73
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy dress hook of Read's Class E Type 3. It comprises a circular plate with a domed boss in the form of a human facing mask within a pelleted border. The reverse is hollow. Trapezoidal loop for attachment and bent and distorted tapering hook, point missing. Width 17mm. Cf. Read 2008, no. 323. C. AD 1500 - 1650. (Finder's no. PJ3/FP29)
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: LIN-CE5F16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A long-cross, silver halfpenny of Edward III (1327-1377). Third (Florin) coinage (1344 -1351). North 1991, p.47 no.1131. London mint. Lombardic Ns. The edges are slightly damaged and clipped. Obverse: EDWARDVS REX; Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown. Reverse: CIVI/[TA]S/LOn/DOn; Long-cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 14.85 mm. Thickness: .93 mm. Weight: 0.48 g. DA= 10. References cited North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mumby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-CE3CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), group F, unclear initial mark, dating to 1639-1646. Obverse: 6th (Briot style) bust with large stellate lace border and XII behind. Reverse: square shield over cross moline. As North (1991), p160, number 2231-2232.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-CDF2F1
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Twelve coins of a dispersed hoard of reportedly 30 similar coins discovered in the same area. Coin Ruler Description Reference: North 1 Edward III A silver groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Pre-Treaty Series E, AD 1354-55. Initial mark 2. Mint of London. OBV: EDWARD DG R[EX ANGLE Z] FRANC HYB REV: POSVI EVMA DIVTOR EM MEV Diameter: 26.42 mm Weight: 3.44 g Die Axis: 12 …
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Record ID: SF-CDDE05
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval probably lace tag, dating to AD 1250-1450. It consists of a single sheet of copper alloy rolled into a tube which tapers towards the broken end. On the wide end there is an edge to edge seam while towards the narrow end the edges of the sheet overlap slightly; it may be due to denting post deposition. The surfaces are worn. Cf Egan-Pritchard (1991, p. 288, fig. 188, no. 1439-1449). Length: 44.07 mm Diameter: 4.95 mm Thickness: 1.26 mm Weight: 2.03 g
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-CDD57E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A late Iron Age cast bronze Secondary Phase, flat Linear type potin attributed to the Cantiaci / Southern region and of flat Linear "Angular Bull" type dating to 75-55 BC. Obverse: outline head right with prominent central pellet. Reverse: outline bull comprised of mostly straight lines. A portion of casting flash is retained on two sides, with straight edged breaks.Allen type L6, Van Arsdell type 131-1, ABC 171. David Holman writes: This is an interesting coin. The style of the obverse, with the circle of the head continuing round the base, suggests that it belongs to type D5/4. S…
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2019
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Record ID: WILT-CDBF5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward IV, second reign, dating to 1480-1483. Episcopal issue of Archbishop Thomas Rotheram, minted in York. North (1991: 94) no. 1654. The outer circle has been clipped away.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: SUR-CDB868
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy uniform button of the 105th (Madras) light infantry. The front has a moulded design of a crowned light infantry horn encircling the number 105, with the legend MADRAS LIGHT INFANTRY beneath. The reverse is encrusted with rusted iron concretion.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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