Record ID: PUBLIC-F4DD1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and clipped post-Medieval silver half thistle-merk of James VI of Scotland (1567-1625), as part of the Eighth Coinage (Ref: Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands; Spink 2003 Page No 74, S5498) minted at Edinburgh and dated 1601 on coin. The coin is fractured into two pieces. Obverse: IACOBVS.D.G.R.SCOTORVM; Crowned shield containing a lion rampant left Reverse: REGEM.IOVA.PROTEGIT.1601; Thistle Diameter: 21.85mm, Thickness: 0.70mm, Weight: 1.43g. Die Axis: 8 o'clock
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F42D4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval cut halfpenny or possibly broken penny of Henry II (1154-1189), 'Cross and Crosslets' (Tealby) type (1158-80), not further defined (North 952-961). Mint and moneyer unknown owing to condition of coin. Ref: North 1994: 216-7. The coin is worn and damaged, nibbled and cracked. Only parts of the design in the central field are visible at all. Reverse description: Short cross with two crosslets visible, one either side of the cross, all within an inner circle. Reverse inscription: Illegible. Obverse description: Part of facing bust visible. Obverse inscription: …
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-23C274
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval Silver short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), Class 4b. Obverse: Blundered [hENRI]CVS RI/E[X] bust facing, sceptre in right hand. Reverse: [ROB]ERD ON [CANT] Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant. The coin is in good condition. It weighs 0.45 grams, is 16.04mm in diameter and 0.66mm thick. North N.968/2, J.P Mass No. 1079.
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0DEBF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval Silver short cross, cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), not further defined. Obverse: [..]S R [..] bust facing . Reverse: [.. ]ON[..] Voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant. The coin is in good condition but is very worn. It weighs 0.45 grams, is 17.99mm in diameter and 0.85mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FF2AC9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast Copper-alloy strap fitting for a sword belt (c. AD1600-1700). The main body of the fitting is a sub circular form which is convex at the front with five vertical facets and concave at the rear. The lower end of the fitting is squared off with a terminal rib, beyond which there is an integral hook, curving rearwards. Attached to the hook is an asymmetrical cast Copper-alloy trefoil-loop fitting. The trefoil-loop fitting is flat at the rear, the front is decorated with incised grooves dividing the loops. The hook is attached to one of the smaller loops. At the rear…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FDB335
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Colchester variant, Roman copper alloy T-shape brooch, c 1st Century AD. The item consists of the lower bow, foot and catch plate. It measures 27.71mm long, 4.61mm wide, the catch plate is 13.28mm long, it is 9.87mm thick and it weighs 2.55g. The bow has a vertical rib on the front face. The remainder of the fragment is in good condition with a light green-brown patina and powdery finish in places. For similar examples from the parish see: PUBLIC-0CF975, PUBLIC-7498EE.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E91FAE
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval pilgrim badge. The moulded design depicts St Roch, as a seated pilgrim who carries a staff. The saint is robed and wears a large semi-circular hat. He lifts his robe to reveal an injured leg and a foot covered with a boot. The other leg appears to be hidden by the robe. The reverse of the badge is flat apart from the vestiges of a circular attachment spike centrally placed in the lower half of the object. The surface condition is stable, with traces of tinning on a corroded and worn artefact. There are patches of light green patina in places, mostly…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D4F3E3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Copper-alloy heraldic harness mount, dating to the period c. AD 1200-1400. It is a worn and corroded heater-shield shaped object, with a convex face and curving upper edge as well as curving sides which taper to a point at the lower terminal. A heraldic design, possibly an Enfield, having the head of a fox facing, the breast feathered as an eagle's, the fore claws also of an eagle; the remainder of the body that of a wolf. The animal device consists of white enamel within a recessed body and patches of eroded green enamel in the field. The reverse was decorated, with whi…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-55CF59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, worn and incomplete post-Medieval Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I sixth issue (1558-1603) dated 1584 on the coin, mint: Tower, initial mark: A (1582-4). Ref: North 1991: 137. N.2015 Obverse description: Crowned bust left, rose behind head Obverse inscription: ELIZAB.D.G'.ANG'FR'.ET.H[IB'.RE]GI'. Reverse description: Long cross Fourchée over shield, date above Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD[/IVTORE/]M MEV Mint: The Tower of London
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-549679
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Silver penny of Elizabeth I Obverse: Crowned bust left Obverse inscription: [E] D G [ROSA] SINE SPINA Reverse: Shield with the royal coat of arms Reverse inscription: CIVI TA[S] LON DON Date 1578-1579 Diameter 14.01mm, Thickness: 0.75mm weight 0.32g Mint mark: Greek Cross
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-96D8A4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating from circa AD 1350-1450. Remains of one rivet in situ. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body from which two sub-square terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate copper alloy rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap. The terminal lobes are of differing lengths. The object is hemispherical in section and flat on the underside, with a central hollow area. The upper surface of the mount is decorated with three incised lines on the central lobe. This artefact has a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-448171
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval bar mount, dating from circa AD 1350-1450. Remains of one rivet in situ. The mount is formed of a central sub-oval body from which two sub-circular terminal lobes extend. The terminal lobes are drilled and countersunk below to accommodate copper alloy rivets which would have attached the mount to a strap. The terminal lobes are of differing lengths. All three lobes are hemispherical in section and flat on the underside, with small hollow areas.The upper surface of the mount is decorated with irregular, incised cross-hatched lines on the central lo…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2EA0FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Silver short cross penny of John of England, class 6b1 (N 975/1) Mint: London, Moneyer: Ilger Obverse description: Crowned bust facing within a circle, almond shaped eyes. Two curls on each side of head. Sceptre in right hand. Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX Reverse description: Voided short cross pommée in field, four joined pellets in each quarter. Pellet stops in legend. Reverse inscription: ILGER ON LVND Dameter: 18.54mm, Thickness: 0.82mm, Weight: 1.18g. Initial mark: Cross pommée. Die axis: 11 o'clock. Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-861973
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment of a cast Copper-alloy, early Medieval saucer brooch of Anglo-Saxon attribution. Dating from AD 400-600. The brooch consist of a small section of a discoidal body which retains a portion of its raised angular outer circumferential rim. The fractured edge is ragged to old breaks. The front face of the brooch bears an elaborate raised design, beginning with 2 raised circular lines slightly inside of the circumferential rim. Within is a radial line with sub circular raised designs to each side of the line. The back face contains the vestige of a lug which presumably containe…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-842D79
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Copper alloy disc brooch of the early Medieval period and probable Anglo-Saxon attribution. The brooch dates from the 5th or 6th century; circa 400-600 AD. The once complete brooch would have consisted of a flat, circular disc, which is now ragged around the periphery due to old breaks. The front face is decorated with a centrally placed ring and dot motif. Between this and the outer rim, there are two concentric circles formed from irregularly punched dots. Close to the rim of the object there is a circle formed from irregularly spaced, stamped triangular …
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-70E29E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy mounted fastener from an early post-medieval sword belt. The object consists of the lower part of the body and the circular terminal. The terminal is affixed to the body, which tapers underneath. The circular element is decorated on its visible, upper surface by a floral or solar pattern of central dot with curved lines radiating out. The main body consists of a series of points incurving to waists: two waists and one point exist on this fragment. At the wide point is a central rivet hole; orange corrosion product on the recessed reverse indicates t…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-89B3AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and broken Medieval Silver penny of Henry V, Class C, struck at London. It dates from 1413-1422 AD, c.f North 1396. The coin has some peripheral damage with a small detached piece present. It is hardly worn; The flan is weakly struck at the bottom of the obverse side. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, mullet to left and broken annulet to right of crown. Obverse inscription: h[ENRIC RE]X [AN]GLI Z F Reverse description: Long cross patteé dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: CIVI/T[AS/LON/D]ON saltire stops Die axis measur…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-88AA94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Philip II, King of Spain and Duke of Milan, 1556-1598. Billon Parpagliola of Italy. Obverse: Crowned Milano heraldic shield. Obverse inscription: MEDIO[LANI]. Reverse: Providentia standing left hand on altar, staff in right hand. Reverse inscription: [D / PRO]VIDENTIA. Struck in Milan circa AD 1558-1580 after the passing of Mary I, his second wife. The coin is corroded and worn with a small section of material missing to the left of the shield. The coin is 17.47mm in diameter, 1.00mm thick and it weighs 1.13grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0BA6D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver penny of Edward IV dating to c AD 1470-1473. The coin has been clipped. Obverse depicts a crowned bust facing. Reverse depicts a long cross with three pellets in each quarter and a quatrefoil in the centre. Mint of Dublin. Cf Spink, 2003, no 6365 (Spink, 2003, Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands Pre-Decimal Issues Second Edition, Spink & Son, London p 135 no 6365).
Created on: Friday 24th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-77318A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Copper alloy, single loop, oval shaped Medieval buckle frame and plate with the remains of the fractured pin loop. The buckle exhibits a projecting pin rest in the centre of the frame. The undecorated folded plate is fragmented. The frame's front face is bevelled on both edges and the rear is plain and flat. The pin bar is narrowed and offset. Dimensions are 25.23mm long, 18.73mm wide and it is 1.85mm thick. It weighs:1.64grams. The object is corroded and worn. The buckle dates circa AD 1350-1450. See Whitehead; Buckles 1250-1800 (2003) Page 21 No 75 for a similar example.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.