Record ID: NMS-AA0C85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Broken copper-alloy Roman trumpet brooch of Mackreth type TR. 1a.1a. Half of the spring mechanism, pin, lower bow, foot, and catchplate are all missing. The trumpet-shaped head from which the brooch gets its name is plain but is moulded around the periphery; with a projecting nib uppermost. Below the head, to one side of a perpendicular loop, half of the spring and the stub of the pin remains. There is a three-disc knob, sometimes referred to as an acanthus moulding, on the upper bow. The outer tiers are fluted into four-petalled mouldings that run entirely around t…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B2B2B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, medieval long cross penny of Edward I. Probably class 3cd. Circa AD1280. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 1.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7102EB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and corroded, copper-alloy, post-medieval unattributed farthing Trader's token of Kings Lynn. Obverse: OF LIN REGES/ Grocers Arms. Reverse: IN NORFOLKE// /W/N. R. Williamson 102. Circa AD1650-1672. Diameter 15.3mm, weight 0.89g.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D08755
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly the goad terminal of a Medieval prick spur. The terminal end has a flat-tipped pyramidal shape with a circular recess at the apex. At the base angle of the pyramid, there is an angular bevel on three of the four sides. From the slightly rectangular flat base a circular stub projects with a distorted broken, or possibly even cut end, which is possibly the remnant of the neck. There is an overall green colouration with patches of dark brown patina. The surface has no trace of iron corrosion and the object does not react to a magnet. Simi…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CFD2A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bent medieval silver long cross crockard sterling penny of John II D'Avesnes; Lord of Hainaut. Mons mint. Obverse; Facing bust, crowned with a chaplet of roses. I COMES HANONIE. Reverse; Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. MON/ETA/MON/TES. Mayhew 34. Circa AD1290-1298.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-33995D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Slightly damaged lead alloy Medieval ampulla. The ampulla is a bag or flask shape that is waisted towards the middle. There are triangular lug handles to either side, set where the more bulbous body joins the narrower tapering neck. The handles are not quite laterally aligned with one positioned lower than the other.  The top is damaged and is split and lipped over to one face, probably as a result of post-depositional impact damage rather than any contemporary attempt to force it open or shut. The iconographic decoration is raised and bifacial, with one face consis…
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-401BEA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy double oval loop buckle with missing pin. The frame is moulded with a D-shaped cross-section and a narrowed and extended strap bar. The centre of the outside loops have a moulded demi-flower decorative feature. The frame is a dark brown colour with a smooth glossy patina. A similar buckle was retrieved from the Mary Rose which sank in July 1545; and is illustrated in Gardiner, J. and Allen, M. Life before the Mast (2005); p104. Fig 2.83, No. 82A5069. Circa AD1540-1620. Length 41.4mm, Width 31.9mm, Thickness 2.9mm, Weight 10.6g.
Created on: Friday 29th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMS-3CA70E
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gilt copper alloy horse harness pendant in the form of a bird (probably an eagle) displayed; the vertically aligned suspension loop representing the bird's head. Some engraved or moulded decorative detail, probably representing feathers, is extant on the front surface, but only a very small amount of gilding survives. Pendants of similar form can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref NMS-FE1033 and NMS-5F6B74. Circa AD1150-1300.
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Diss', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-594BAE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of silver finger ring consisting of the bezel, one shoulder and part of the hoop. The bezel has a square base with a solid dome set on top. This has worn decoration showing that it was intended as an animal head, with centrally dotted relief circles for eyes and short rounded ears above. To one side of the bezel is a patinated but still granular break. On the other side there is a well developed transverse crack revealing the silvery interior; the shoulder is still (just) attached here. This is narrowed to form a concave shape, and then ex…
Created on: Friday 24th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-275037
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete late Medieval copper alloy purse hanger frame with niello inlay decoration. From the base of a narrow rectangular strap loop a semi-oval loop projects down and forwards curving back on itself towards the base of the strap loop from which it sprung. Just short of the return to the strap loop it bifurcates into two arms. One arm juts downwards in a short tapering projection to restrict the upper part of the semi-oval loop. The other arm continues the frame and turns abruptly to run upwards slightly obliquely to the plane of the loop. Just beyond the terminal end of the…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-284A7A
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy horse harness pendant hanger. T-shaped in plan with a transverse rectangular strap attachment bar of triangular cross-section. On the reverse of each wing of the bar is a thick integral rivet with an upset end. In the centre of the lower edge of the bar, projecting perpendicularly is an integral bifurcated hanger, which also initially has a triangular cross-section before it splits into two pierced hanger arm loops that would have suspended the pendant from an iron pin passing transversely between them. B…
Created on: Monday 1st January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 17th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2AAE58
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy 'disc-on-pin' buckle frame. The annular frame is divided in half by a non-integral narrower bar let into the reverse of the frame. The frame is pinched over the bar retaining it flush with the lower edge of the frame. The frame has a wide 'brooch-like' pin restriction, set such that the line of the missing pin would run perpendicular to the bar. The configuration is that of a disc-on-pin buckle but the lack of a surviving pin precludes any further classification. Circa AD1250-1500. Dimensions; Diameter 24mm, weight 4.67g.
Created on: Monday 1st January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 17th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-28305F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, post-medieval, worn, and corroded copper-alloy farthing trade token; issued by John Moyes in Wisbech. Obv: (mullet) IOHN.MOYES.1664, Grocer's Arms. Rev: (mullet) IN.WISBECH around a cabled inner circle, M over I E triad of initials. Williamson, Vol. 1. 209. Dimensions; Diameter 15.3mm, weight 0.35g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-35C697
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Finger ring dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, made from silver or another white metal with enamelled decoration. Although now incomplete and bent, it was clearly originally very small and quite flimsy. The hoop is missing a small part at its narrowest part, where it is 2.5mm wide and nor more than 0.8mm thick; the breaks appear fairly fresh. The hoop then flares gently in width to the shoulders, which expand and flatten to form a flat shield-shaped bezel. This is decorated with a shield of arms comprising three diagonal cells part-filled with decayed enamel, with an&…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: NMS-29C8E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete silver medieval annular brooch with four decorated bosses and cast pin. There are four evenly spaced flat square bosses each decorated with a stamped octofoil, soldered in an equidistant pattern around the upper surface of the oval-sectioned frame. The petalled design on the bosses are sunken, and radiate from a central round raised pellet. On each boss the foils are alternately slightly larger (going into the corners) and slightly smaller. The tapering pin has an oval cross-section with a spherical knob at the junction of shaft and loop. This knob is decorat…
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mundford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2C0D7F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Cast gilded silver object in the form of a standing wyvern. It apparently has three legs, two forelegs and a single hind leg, but the hind 'leg' is more likely to be a tail. The forelegs are sub-circular in cross-section, straight and end in flaring hooves; the tail or hind leg is lozengiform in cross-section, curves and has no hoof. Even though the hind leg or tail is shorter than the forelegs, all legs appear to be complete and unbroken meaning that the animal leans backwards slightly, with the tail acting as a support. The base of legs and tail are all slightly …
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-591E22
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Post Medieval probable padlock body. Discoidal in shape (35mm dia. by 12.4mm thick) and plain on both faces. Although box like in construction the significant weight and emanating rust suggests it contains an iron mechanism, and is not just a hollow container. There is prolific iron corrosion on the sides and on both facing surfaces, the spacial relationship of which suggests they are probably associated with the hasp and keyhole of a post medieval padlock. One face has three circular rivet heads placed equidistantly around the periphery of the circular body…
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-690256
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of cast copper alloy enamelled Iron Age crescent-headed linch pin. The head is almost complete save the crown and the base skirt that accommodated the transverse securing pin. The stemmed head is a sub-crescent shape stepped outwards at either side to form laterally opposed stubbed arms. The central stem at the base of the crescent flares smoothly outwards to a wider base which has a forward-stepped semi-circular skirt. The top of the crescent (estimated 15%) is missing from an old break. The underside of the skirt has a transverse semi-circular groove running across the full …
Created on: Monday 14th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C01161
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Simple and crude small copper alloy finger ring. The ring is made from a 0.9mm thick, rectangular cross-section, copper alloy strip; 5mm wide at its centre, that tapers linearly in width, narrowing to a point at either end. The strip is formed into an approximate 14mm diameter circle to create the hoop of the finger ring with the overlapping pointed terminal ends meeting opposite the widest part of the hoop. There is no discernable decoration. Rings of this most basic form are commonly of Roman to late Early Medieval date. Some Roman examples hav…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 1st January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-75F2E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman Aesica rearhook type brooch of Mackreth class 2.a1. Eroded extremities with missing spring and pin. Commensurate with the rearhook spring configuration the reverse of the left hand wing (as viewed from the front) shows a slight solder witness mark, that would have attached the spring to the underside of the wing. The curving head is decorated with central and border grooves, and the fantail foot has the remains of a grooved border with a central downward-pointing chevron. The central penannular raised decoration has slightly oblique tran…
Created on: Saturday 23rd December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 24th December 2023
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