Record ID: DEV-755FE2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, incomplete openwork copper-alloy object of uncertain function and possible late early-medieval date (c. 9th-11th century). It is formed of a broadly flat, openwork plate with curvilinear sides, broken at one, possibly both, short ends. The widest point of the plate is around halfway along it. The object may terminate in a devolved animal head, seemingly plain, but slightly corroded. The plate is formed of conjoined cells of elongated scrolled C shape which joined to form a central arcuate cross. Two larger such cells abut back-to-back at the terminal, above which two sma…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnstaple area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-AF0AA7
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver hawking vervel of Lewis and Richardson Type B (2019: p46-55). The vervel is annular, and D-shaped in cross-section with a flat exterior and shallowly convex inner surface. The exterior is engraved with 'At millbuirie in Dorset' in italic script with a long letter S. The inscription fills around 80% of the space available. There is a visible soldering line across the width of the band following the word ‘Dorset’. Dimensions: maximum external diameter 10.96 mm, width of hoop 3.18 mm, thickness of hoop 1.23 mm, weight 0.85 g. Discussio…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upottery CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-7555B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger ring of iconographic type.  The bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross.  This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent. The hoop of the ring is twisted.  The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and a lupin (?).  The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorro…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PAS-755C62
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval finger ring, of stirrup shape. The hoop is slightly distorted and abraded along its edges. The ring is set with a roughly rectangular stone, which is held in place by two claws. The ring is gold, and dates from the 13th century. The stone is blue, and is a sapphire. Surface analysis indicated gold and silver contents of approximately 73–76% and 16–18% respectively, and confirmed the gemstone Dimensions: length 25 mm, width 20 mm It has been published in the Treasure Annual Report 2005/6 (p. 115, no. 403)
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: PAS-751353
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger-ring in three fragments, formed of a flat hoop terminating in two clasped hands with scalloped cuffs. The ring carried a rudimentary engraving, which consists of an inscription punctuated by simple stars, circles and foliate motifs. The inscription reads: 'de don co . . '. The inscription is either a corruption of the popular medieval sentiment 'de bon coer' ('of/from good heart') or it signifies the gift of/from a heart (using the noun 'don' meaning 'gift'). The finger-ring is silver-gilt, and dates from the la…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
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Record ID: DEV-4D19E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (barbarous radiate) probably of Divus Claudius II  (c. AD 270), dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar. Unclear mint. Measurements: 15.5 mm diameter, weight 1.27 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-4CB9C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (barbarous radiate) of Divus Claudius II  (c. AD 270), dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar. Unclear mint. Measurements: 15 mm diameter, weight 0.87 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-4D74B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (barbarous radiate) of uncertain ruler, dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type. Uncertain mint. Measurements: 13.5 mm diameter, weight 1.11 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: DEV-6D331A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An elaborate copper-alloy Roman T-shaped bow brooch of probable 2nd-century AD date, incomplete insofar as it is missing its pin. The brooch is robust, with both an elaborated head and bow. Traces of orange-brown corrosion product in the pin slot, at the end of the wings and at the catch-plate suggest that the missing pin was made of iron. The wings are broadly tubular, with a slightly squashed profile. The front the wings are decorated with blind-drilled holes, three either side of the bow, the outermost of which to each side have abraded through. Below the holes, traces of…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Saturday 25th November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-1A00A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A fragmentary copper-alloy Roman initial T-shaped brooch dating to AD 50-150, now just comprising the upper bow and head, the latter now broken.  One of the wings is seemingly intact, while the other is broken at its junction with the bow. On the reverse, the broken wing is also abraded revealing the channel for the axis bar; the pin, of course, is missing. The extant wing is broadly circular, though squared off at the top. Retained within it are the remains of a probably iron bar, as suggested by traces of iron corrosion product in a longitudinal groove …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnstaple area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-07C787
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A silver post-medieval nautical whistle of boatswain’s (bosun’s) call type, c. AD 1500-1650. The buoy is formed of sheet silver and is bi-convex, with two high-domed sides, forming a sub-oval shape with circular cross-section. The two domes are soldered together and separated by a central raised ridge. A circular hole has been cut into the buoy above the joint with the gun. The gun extends from the buoy and is divided into three parts via two decorative collars, each formed of three raised ridges. A third collar is located at the terminal. The whistle is decora…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-1041D8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual porcine fitting of the insular La Tène tradition, probably dating from the 1st century BC to 1st century AD. It is possible this fitting is for a vessel, but it is so far unparalleled in type. There are two other ‘head’ fittings known (OXON-6E3722 and HESH-06696B), but they are very different in design, and this find does not appear to be related to them. The lack of the portrayal of tusks, a hint of a dorsal ridge and large, pointed, forward facing ears are not definitive enough to label this example a wild boar, and so it is classed as a porcine of mix…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: DEV-CF9DF3
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete thimble, originally of two-piece composite construction, formed of a main piece of silver sheet curved to create a flared cylinder, and a now missing shallowly convex dome (crown), and slightly squashed. The thimble is scarfed with transverse upper and basal plain bands. Between the upper and lower bands, the sides show geometric curvilinear strapwork infilled with square pits. Within the lower band an engraved inscription reads ‘feare god’. The start of the inscription is indicated by a crudely engraved star. The words are well spaced, with salti…
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halberton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-12DEE1
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy door or window latch in the form of a long-beaked bird's head (c. 17th-18th century). The object has a curved beak section divided from a rectangular plate by a moulded collar. The head is decorated with an incised oval eye, and a curved line down the centre of the beak. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The latch is a medium green colour. Measurements: 60 mm (current) length, 48 mm wide, 4 mm thick and weighs 33.47 g The object is similar to NMS-100CA3, SWYOR-FC4FF7, HAMP-477952 and KENT-ACF377 on this database. Another similar exa…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
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Record ID: DEV-A71052
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy hooked clasp, possibly for a book fitting, and most likely medieval to post-medieval in date c. AD 1450-1650. The object is made of two plates held together by rivets. The plates share the same broad form, comprising a rectangular body, firmly joined along the base edge, but tapering into a squared terminal along the upper split-end. The terminal tapers gently into the plate creating concave curved edges. The front plate is flat. There is a decorative, incised, vertical line on either side of the clasp, approxim…
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Record ID: PAS-9C1225
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy blade probably from a sword of Late Bronze Age date. The fragment is pointed oval in cross-section with smooth curve on both surfaces and no discernible mid rib. There are old patinated breaks at each end and down each side, obscuring the original shape. However, in one corner the fragment does appear to flare out slightly, though this may be illusory; the width is generally consistent. It is 28.05mm long, 20.7mm wide,3.7mm thick. It weighs 10.37grams. The surfaces are slightly corroded.
Created on: Sunday 22nd February 2015
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-A4F24E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy fob seal with surviving intaglio, dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1700-1850. There is a cylindrical loop at the top of the object for attaching the fob to a chain. The loop is decorated with grooves creating a ribbed effect. The fob frame is formed of two mirrored sides, each forming an omega shape. The sides are fused at the top (below the attachment loop) but part as they reach the die frame, resulting in four feet. There is a convex protrusion below the attachment loop but from here the curvilinear arms taper …
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-8943AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and bent post-medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third issue, bell initial mark, dating to AD 1582-1583. Mint of London. North (1991, 136) no. 2014. Measurements: diameter 28.74 mm, weight 4.46 g This coin has an incised six-pointed star mark off centre on the obverse, plus what appear to be several punch marks on the reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-876CEE
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper-alloy openwork dress clasp, broken at the diagnostic end but an eye piece, based on similar examples (c. 17th century). The dress fastener comprises a circular moulded openwork plate with seven pellets at the centre, forming a sexfoil flower. This is surrounded by a band of eight circular perforations, three of which have worn through. This is in turn surrounded by a moulded border of alternating pellets and transverse bands. There are three rounded attachment knops positioned around the circumference. A rectangular hook projects from …
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-5F7A18
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double-looped buckle probably of post-medieval date. The buckle was formed of a pair of oval loops; one has been lost to an old break at the junction of frame and pin bar. The extant loop has an effectively flat reverse, with possible central concavity from the casting process. The front is bevelled both externally and internally, the latter more steeply. There are hints of very small protrusions at each end of the pin bar. A thick sheet copper-alloy pin is still attached.  Measurements: 15 mm in length, 22 mm in width and 2.35 …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.