Record ID: SUSS-E1E17F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy rectangular double-looped buckle (AD c.1570-c. 1700) The frame has two rectangular loops of similar size and all edges on the upper face are bevelled internally and externally. The bar is triangular in cross-section with a wrap aroung pin. The buckle had a darkish green patina. The buckle measures 22.5mm long, 21.4mm wide, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.1 grams. Similar buckles have been published Whitehead (2003) p75, refs: 457-459).
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E1BD07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double-looped oval buckle frame (c.AD1350-1650). The buckle frame consists of two sub-oval loops, which are bevelled on the inside; there is a narrow central strap bar. The frame is flat on the reverse and the strap bar is sub-triangular in cross section.The pin is missing. The buckle had a mid green patina. It measures 23.4mm long, 19.4mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 2.7 grams. Similar type buckles can be seen in Whitehead (2003) pp53.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E18516
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval double loop buckle dating from c. 1500-1650. The loops are D shaped, the edges are bevelled. The narrowed pin bar is triangular and extends beyond the loops on each side ending in a knop. The buckle has a mid green patina. The buckle measures 38.5mm in length, 34.3mm wideand 3mm thick. It weighs 8.3 grams. The buckle is similar to one in Whitehead, 1996, p54, no.303.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E14A44
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval strap fitting or belt mount, dating to AD 1600-1700. The mount is sub triangular shaped with rounded edges. one rounded edge has a raised collar between it and the body of the mount. The surface is coroded. On the reverse there are two integral lugs, one is broken The other lug bend inwards towards the other one. The mount has a brownish green patina. It measures 25.3mm long, 9.8mm wide. It is 2.1mm thick and it weighs 1.8 grams. Similar fittings can be seen in Read (2001), pp 35-37.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E0FFD9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy handle attachment lug from a chafing dish of Late Medieval or Post-Medieval date (AD c.1400-1600 AD). The lug is sub-oval in plan and sub-rectangular in section with a flared collar at one end beyond which is the stub of a circular rivet which would have attached to the vessel wall. The oval faces have a hole drilled through them to hold the handle. It measures 22.8mm long, 14.9mm wide, 8.6mm thick and weighs 13.7 grams. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible material. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E0CDFF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy incomplete pot leg foot, probably dating from c. 13th-mid-17th century AD. The foot is D-shaped with with worn 'toes' on the front, it widens and projects slightly forward from the collar to the base. There is a raised transverse collar separating the leg. The top of the leg is broken above the collar. The underside of the foot is flat. It measures 32.2mm tall, 22.5mm wide and 16.2mm thick; it weighs 50.02 grams. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler and Green (…
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E08B62
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early post medieval copper alloy dress hook. AD c.1500-1650. Read's Class E Type 3. The object is sub circular, with moulded relief and openwork, with a rectangular loop attachment at the top of the plate. The central part of the plate is lozenge shaped, and seems to have a pinecone or pineapple motif in the centre. There are four circular perforations on the right side, two large two small which is also mirrored on the left side. At the base there is a narrow transverse collar, below which the integral curved hook extends down. The dress hook measures 36.3mm in length, 16.3mm …
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-E04B8A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy double-looped buckle (AD c.1550-1650). The frame is bevelled on the front and flat at the rear. It has two oval loops which possibly has moulded rosette decoration on the outer edge of each loop. The strap bar is narrowed with a lobed knop at either end. The pin is missing. The frame is a greenish grey and has traces of a black lacquer. The frame measures 48.1mm long, 28.5mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 7.2 grams. Similar type buckles can be seen in Whitehead (1996) p.66.
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-B72B48
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token (AD1250-1850 ). Powell type 30.The token has a design of numerus randomly spaced raised pellets on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. The token measures 18mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 1.93 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1850 AD).
Created on: Monday 9th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-B6F653
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy circular uniface token, probably dating to Post Medieval period (AD.1550-1800 ): Class Powell Type 2. One side the token has the raised initials H with a raised pellet on the cross bar. The other side is undecorated and flat. It measures 19.6mm in diameter 1.7mm thick, and weighs 3.36 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely. Those with initials are generally thought to be Post Medieval in date, AD1550-1800.
Created on: Monday 9th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4E3F43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy, Roman, Sestertius of Antoninus Pius AD.138-161, mint of Rome. Obverse, Laureate head right. Legend illegible. Reverse, standing figure with SC either side. Legend illegible. The coin measures 31mm diameter, 3.8mm thick and weighs 18 grams. .
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4E090B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, post medieval, silver, shilling of William III (1694-1702), London mint, Spink 2013 no. 3497, coin dated 1696. Obverse: laureate bust of king, right GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA Reverse: four shields in cruciform around lion rampant 16/96.MAG/BR.FRA/ET.HIB/REX. The coin measures 25.7mm diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 5.78 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-4D2533
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I, II or Edward III dating to the period AD 1279 - 1377. The coin is broken in half so that only one half remains. Long cross reverse. Obverse crowned bust facing. EDWA [--------] HYB. Reverse. Long cross three pellets in each remaining quarters.CIVI/TAS/[--------] The coin measures 18.7mm long, 10.2mm wide,0.7mm thick and weighs 0.8 grams. . .
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-4CD26E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn Medieval (AD 1150-1500) copper-alloy, rotary key. The openwork bow is circular and flat on both faces. It has an outer diameter of 12.4mm with the inner hole of 7.45 mm diameter. The shank is oval and mainly solid but is hollow at the simple bit end where the key is slightly bent. The bit has an indentation on either side of the flat face which is parallel and adjacent to the shaft. The key has a greyish-green patina. The key measures 38.1mm long. The shaft is 23.3mm long. The bow is 12.4mm diameter and 2.4mm thick. The bit is 6mm long and 8.6mm wide. The key…
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-BAA3C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small corroded fragment of a copper alloy coin. The fragment is illegible. The fragment measures 11mm long, 9.7mm wide, 0.8mm thick and weighs 0.34grams.
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-BA141E
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub-spherical fired clay bead of probably of late iron age to late Roman in date. (100BC-AD450). The bead is circular in cross section and slightly flattened top and bottom with a circular hole 3.3mm in diameter running through it. It is fairly soft fired and a brownish orange in colour. The bead measures 11mm in diameter, 5.3mm thick and weighs 1.12 grams. Due to the plainness of this item it is hard to suggest a date but finds from the local area suggest a Roman date. A similar type bead can be seen on the data base SOM-2D565A.
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-B7899D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a copper alloy Roman brooch, probably part of a Langton Down brooch, dating to the 1st century CE. Only part of the bow remains, with the distinctive vertical grooves. See Hattatt 2000, pg 306, no 770. The fragment measures 29.1mm long, 8.5mm wide on the bow. It is 1.1mm thick; 3.2mm thick with remains of the catch plate. It weighs 1.31 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-B76C71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch. The pin from the spring and catch plate are missing. The brooch has a dark green patina. The brooch measures 20.6mm long, 18.8mm wide on the head and 5.4mm wide on the bow. It weighs 4.40 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-B72CA4
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy and enamelled disc plate brooch (AD 80-250). This brooch is of the flat and plain-edged type. The spring mechanism, pin and a part of the catch-plate are missing. The front surface of the brooch is flat and has a narrow raised rim, inside of which is a trace of blue enamel. A small part of the rim is damaged. At the centre is a worn copper alloy ring (10.9mm diameter) around a central circular cell which is empty. Around the ring are six evenly spaced ring-and-pellets (circlets/rings-and-dot). The ring-and-pellets themselves and the central ring …
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 11th September 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-909BD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver penny of Edward III (AD.1327-77) double struck. Durham mint. Series C to E. North (1991) Vol 2. p.50 ref 1150. Obverse Crown bust facing. Legend illegible. Reverse. Long cross three pellets in each quarter. {CIVI T]AS DVNE[LMIE] The coin measures 17.8mm diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 0.8grams
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
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