Record ID: PUBLIC-9E6083
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but cracked copper alloy spherical bell of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The bell is of a single cast form comprising two hemispheres with a raised horizontal circumferential rib at the midpoint, and an integral trapezoidal suspension loop with a round perforation projecting from the top. There are two smaller sound holes of c5mm diameter in the upper hemisphere, and two larger ones of c7mm diameter joined by a 2.5mm wide slit, in the lower. The upper hemisphere is decorated with moulded repeating downward pointing curvilinear spatulate petals, with a central line w…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Saturday 13th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ibstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-9DAB4A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A moulded copper-alloy hooked mount of Post-medieval date. The mount is 34 mm in total length and weighs 6.15 g. The parallel-sided terminal knop opposite the hook is 7.5 mm in length and 6.5 mm in width, with a rounded top and one rivet hole containing the remains of an iron rivet. At the base of the knop is a slightly raised transverse band separating it from the hollow, hemispherical body which is 14 mm in diameter. The body is, in turn, separated from the integral hook by a more well-defined raised band. At the back of the mount, behind the junction of the body with the hook, the …
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Record ID: CORN-9DA819
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn fragment of the bow of a cast copper-alloy Roman T-shaped brooch, dating from the 1st to the 2nd century AD. It is elliptical in plan, wider at the top than at the bottom, and plano-convex in profile and section; 27 mm in length, 11.5 mm maximum width, 6 mm in thickness and 6.7 g in weight. The cross bar, head, part of the bow, foot, catchplate and pin are all missing and the broken ends are rounded and worn. The wider, upper section of the bow fragment is decorated with two raised, horizontal transverse bands, each about 4 mm in width, with a space between which, although corrod…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
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Record ID: CORN-9DA4BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver sixpence of Charles I, Tower mint, under the King (1625-42), mintmark tun (1636-1638), Group D, fourth bust, type 3a, no inner circle, Spink 2813.
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
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Record ID: NARC-9D26D9
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Pastry Jigger of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1700-1850). The object is an inverted T shape. The shaft is oval in cross section with an expanded faceted, ovate knop which terminates in a worn break. The opposing end widens and flattens into the head of the jigger. The shoulders of the head are curved. The junction between the shaft and head is decorated with a deeply incised saltire. The edge has a series of incised V shaped notches running the length of the head. This would have been for cutting and pressing to the pastry. Length: 55.39mm, Width: 42.…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: NARC-9D1522
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bow brooch of Hod Hill type (AD 43-100). The brooch is hinged, with a rectangular notch in the centre of the head. Extending out either side are the wings, these are worn and broken. The head then descends into the bow which has a raised central ridge and raised edges, and is T shaped in cross section. About half way the bow narrows and there are two raised collars. The bow then narrows again and terminates in an old abraded transverse break. The axis bar, pin, lower bow, foot and catchplate are missing sue to old abraded breaks. Length: 21.05mm, Width: 19.3…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: NARC-9D0839
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1640-1750). The object is spherical and its surface has a number of pits and grooves. The object retains a circumferential band which indicates the object was 'set up' into the bore. Diameter: 18.28mm, Weight: 30.8g The metal is cream in grey with a predominantly smooth patina The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fired from an Arquebus, Caliver or Musket. DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight Publications, London
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: NARC-9CF605
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester one Piece Brooch of Late Iron Age to Roman date (AD 25-60). The object is composed of an ovoid, arched bow with no decoration. The bow tapers from the head to the foot of the brooch. The foot is narrow and pointed and a small portion of the catchplate projects from the back of the lower section of the bow. The head of the brooch has small sub-rectangular. From the back of the wings are two, partial, recurved projections which would have secured the wire pin and coiled spring to the back of the brooch. The metal is a light green in colour…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: NARC-9CE6B4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Shot of Post-Medieval date (AD 1640-1750). The object is spherical with a shallow circumferential casting seam. There is a single central perforation which runs through the object. The shot has some minor pits and scratches on its surface. The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted and corroded patina The weight of the ball suggests that it was meant to be fired from a Musket. Diameter: 19.36mm, Diameter (of perforation): 4.96mm, Weight: 34.3g. DF Harding, 2012, Lead Shot of the English Civil War: A Radical study Foresight…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: IOW-9CCD49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and possibly clipped Medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), minted at York. Initial mark: missing. Treaty B, 1363-1369 (North 1991: 57). Obverse: [ED]WARD AnGL R D[nS hYB] double annulet stop); Crowned bust facing with a bifoliate crown. Reverse: [CIVI/T]AS/EBOR/ACI (double annulet after TAS); Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant, quatrefoil at centre of cross. Diameter: 18.4mm. Weight: 0.88g. DA=12:10. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9CC80D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate depicting Carausius, dating to AD 286 - 293. (Reece Period 14) Uncertain reverse type, depicting a female figure standing left with cornucopia. This coin is possibly a copy or there has been a misspelling on the reverse as it ends VAG rather than AVG.
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th August 2019
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Record ID: NARC-9C9C94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing Weight of Early Medieval, Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 850 - 1800). The weight has a rounded square base, and flat triangular sides, with bevelled edges, tapering to a blunt point at the apex. The object has a slight tilt. There is a circular hole through the narrowed lug which projects from the top of the weight. Height: 36.30mm, Width: 21.07mm, Thickness: 19.05mm, Diameter (perforation in loop): 2.53mm, Weight: 60.4g The weight is over weight for a standard two ounce weight at 2.13 Oz. The metal is light cream/grey in colour wi…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: GLO-9C9157
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Sestertius or dupondius, unfortunately the emperor is unreadable. Obverse: no detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
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Record ID: NMS-9C7BEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy as or dupondius of uncertain emperor, reverse standing figure, further details illegible, c.AD50-260
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
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Record ID: GLO-9C76B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...] Note: this coins has two pierced holes near the edge
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
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Record ID: GLO-9C6FBE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Record ID: NARC-9C6DB6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Pin of Roman date (AD 50-150). The object is composed of a head with flat top and bottom surfaces. At the juncture of shaft and head are three incised transverse grooves beneath which the shaft tapers towards a now incomplete tip which terminates in an irregular break. Length: 51.44mm, Diameter (head): 7.79mm, Diameter (shaft): 4.15mm, Weight: 4.6g The metal is dark brown in colour with a smooth patina The pin fits Cool (1990: fig. 5) group 6
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9C6D5F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Record ID: GLO-9C6AF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
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Record ID: GLO-9C687D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
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