Record ID: WILT-14F0A4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A possible post-medieval complete silver finger ring probably dating to the late 16th or 17th century, now broken and flattened. The hoop is of two different thicknesses - the centre is 1.4mm thick whilst the two edges of the hoop are 0.7mm thick, thus giving the hoop the appearance of being grooved. Within the grooves there is rather worn incised decoration of small circles placed adjacent to each other to resemble a chain and cut at what appears to be random, by pairs of diagonal slashes. The wider central band of the hoop features a pair of these chain-like decorations …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-143262
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy enameled zoomorphic Roman brooch. The brooch depicts a sitting cockerel with feathers fluffed out and tail feathers raised. There is some damage to the brooch across the back of the bird behind the neck. The loop is placed at the base of the tail and about one third of of the pin remains the clasp end which would have been at the neck end, is missing. The wings are triangular cells along the edges of the wing and two pairs of crescentic cells on the hen's back. These cells have remnants of blue and possibly some red enamel. The head and neck are in good cond…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: WILT-121450
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver post-medieval seal matrix, dating to the period AD 1600-1700. The seal matrix is 23.29mm in length, and measures 17.37mm wide at the base. There is a small loop at the top, 3.56mm in diameter, underneath which a rimmed collar. From here the matrix extends down towards the die, forming a conical handle (hexagonally faceted). The coat of arms on the die is an escutcheon (a shield or emblem forming a coat of arms), surrounded by mantling. On a chevron between three cinquefoils as many escallops. A chief charged with a griffin passant. The crest appears t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chippenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1182F0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Schultes III (master 1608-1612),large rose and orb type, Mitchener no. 1402.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9D9F67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver groat of Henry VII (1485-1509), Mint of London, North 1705.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9B8501
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy crotal bell (with pellet) dating from the mid 18th to early 19th century. The bell is spherical with a sub rectangular suspension loop at the top. In the upper hemisphere two holes are cut either side of the loop. Around the circumference is a raised ridge. The lower hemisphere has a long straight gap ending in a circular hole at each end. The bell is decorated only on the lower hemisphere with a sunburst design that also incorporates the initials RW. These initials tell us that this bell came from the Aldbourne foundry of the Wells family (f…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-E44648
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy weight dating to c.1700-1900. The weight has ther initials "J.D" in cursive script, beneath which are the figures "13:6" . The weight is identical on both sides.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-E3B1D9
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable copper alloy cheek piece of late early-medieval date (Williams Type 2). The piece is flat and very abraded. One end terminates in a knop which then flattens and widens to what may be the beginnings of a circular loop. This loop appears to have had a central bar. The piece is 37mm in length, 23.2mm at its widest point and 3.7mm thick. It weighs 9.93 g.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 19th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-E28C6F
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete ceramic gaming piece for playing fivestones or knucklebones. The piece is an approximate cube, four sides are grooved and ridged, whilst two sides are flat. The glaze is white and the fabric is a creamy white. It measures 21.9mm in height, 20.9mm in width and weighs 7.89 grams. This piece is probably Modern (AD1901-1950).
Created on: Friday 31st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AB911B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver penny of Elizabeth, London Tower mint.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AB5E72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of the flan of a token. On one side FX is visible, on the other two intertwined OOs. The fragment weighs 0.32 grams and is 1.3mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AB078C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible Roman hair pin, Crummy Type 1. The pin is in good condition (having been found on the Thames foreshore). It is a mid to dark brown colour, straight but a flattened oval in section which widens in the middle of the pin to a maximum width of 4.45mm. The pin measures 128.7mm in length, and weighs 2.33 grams.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AA70C8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval cast lead alloy probable horse and rider toy, comprising just a boot. The boot details spur and stirrup so the wearer must have been mounted but has now become detached from the rest of the rider and horse. The boot is dark grey in colour, it is 12.4mm in length and 8.6 wide. It weighs 9.4 grams.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A9F062
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval (c.AD1700-1900) lead bag or bale seal. The seal is two part, one side depicts a crown beneath which is a lion rampant. The lettering around the circumference reads RIJKSZAED TROLE, suggesting it is of Dutch origin. The other side has the lettering BZP in the centre. The seal is 17.6mm in diameter, 5.4mm maximum thickness. It weighs 6.99 grams.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A8687C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A bundle of 61 copper alloy pins. The pins are the wound wire head type and probably date to c AD 1400-1600. The pins vary in length and thickness of the shank. The longest being 34.2mm the shortest being 21.4mm. Diameter varies from 0.64mm to 1.05mm. The twist of wire that bolds the bundle is thicker (1.2mm). Pins like these could date from the late 14th century (Egan & Pritchard, 1991) or later. The combined weight of the bundle is 7.92 grams.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
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Record ID: WILT-A75906
Object type: MONEY BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval ceramic top from a ceramic money box. The sherd has a green glaze over a pale grey fabric and may be Surrey/Hampshire border ware. The sherd is the top part of the money box, circular in plan, in profile the start of the shoulder is evident, narrowing to a neck before widening again to the rim and a surmounting knop. Money boxes like these were made between 1550-1650 and were intended to be broken to obtain the money collected, and often were used in the theatres of the time to collect the entry fee. The sherd is 31.3mm in height, the rim is 24.6mm wid…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6F02E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17) CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory on a prow. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6EDB94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 330-402, uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6E9BDD
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Nuremberg jetton issed by Hans Schultes I - Hans Schultes III (1553-1612), obverse three crowns and three lys arranged alternately round a rose, reverse rose and orb type.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-6DC3B3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Post Medieval one piece hooked clasp Read Class E Type 3, dating to AD 1500-1650 The central feature of the one-piece body is shallow convex, with moulded relief. The attachment loop is a sub rectangular aperture. The hook is 15mm in length and sharp. The clasp measures 33.9mm in length, 14mm in width, and 3.5mm in thickness. It weighs 1.65 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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