Record ID: PUBLIC-A30E3C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Post Medieval circular trade weight. The weight is circular in plan, has a recessed central area surrounded by a raised rim. There are three stamped marks on the face; a ewer (mark of the Founders Company of London), a crowned EL and a sword. The sword of St Paul and the ewer denoting that the weight was made by the Founders Company in London. The crowned EL denotes the weight was approved during the reign of Elizabeth Ist. The back is flat and has file adjustment marks. Diameter 27mm, thickness 4mm, Weight 13.8g (0.48 ounces). Circa AD 1590-1603.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-94AF68
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
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 in the form of a bearded man, theories suggest this could be either Jesus or St John the Baptist. The attachment loop is a trapezoidal aperture max 14mm x 5mm. The hook is 18mm in length and sharp. The clasp measures 36mm in length, 14mm in width, and 2mm in thickness. It weighs 2.26 grams and has an even dark green patina. For an exact parallel see record ref: WILT-6DC3B3 on this database.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 17th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-947456
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy openwork dress fastener of Read class E, type 5 (2001 110, ref. 436). The tag is a Hungerford knot with pellets on each cord terminal, which are joined by a bar to form a trapezoidal attachment loop, max width 15mm, height 6mm. Projecting from the largest loop of the knot is a long narrow hook arched at its end to the rear of the object. Read dates this form of hooked tag to 1500-1700 AD. Even dark green patina. For exact parallel see record ref: WILT-59750E on this database. Dimensions: Length 31mm inc. pin (pin 14mm), max 18mm wide, 2mm thick.
Created on: Monday 26th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6BDC72
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy dress-hook of sixteenth century date (AD 1500-AD 1600). Length 31mm including pin, main body 24mm, maximum width 14mm and maximum thickness 9mm not including pin. Weight 9.55g. The piece is hollow and has a convex front and a flat rear plate. At the top is an integral hook for attachment. In plan, it is of trapezoidal shape. The width at the top is 13mm and the sides flare gently and evenly outwards towards the bottom where the width is 14mm. At each long side is a rebate, a form of groove. Between these grooves is a longitudinal zone of cross-hatching in …
Created on: Saturday 24th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6581E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post Medieval sword hanger, circa AD 1500 - 1700. The fitting is a sub rectangular plate which has a broken trilobed terminal at each end and bi-concave long sides. Three loops descend from one long edge of the plate, one still has part of the associated hanger looped through it. The plate contains a rivet hole in the centre and one in the middle of each terminal (one broken). Moulded floral and foliage decoration covers the face of the object. The reverse side is flat but not smooth and the rivet holes are prominently countersunk. The object has a dusty green patina…
Created on: Saturday 24th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dereham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-63B0AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver soveriegn type penny of Henry VII, issued under Archbishop Rotherham in York. Obverse; King enthroned holding orb and sceptre, single pillar to throne. Reverse; Royal shield over long cross, keys below. North 1728. Weight: 0.653g Dia: 15mm. AD1485-1500.
Created on: Saturday 24th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-637A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver long cross penny of Henry V. Mullet to left of crown. Any feature to the right of the crown is obliterated by ghosting from long cross on the reverse through to the obverse. London mint. Saltire stops. North 1395-1398. Circa AD1413-1422. Weight; 0.942g, Dia; 17mm.
Created on: Saturday 24th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 20th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6335B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Long cross silver halfpenny of Henry V. London mint. Trefoil and annulet by crown. Spink ref: 1796, Type F. North 1411.Circa AD1413-1422. Weight: 0.478g, Dia: 13.5mm
Created on: Saturday 24th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 28th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Swaffham', grid reference and parish protected.