Record ID: SF-223B48
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold post-medieval mourning finger ring. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section. The outer surface is decorated at the bezel with an engraved skull motif, which is depicted slightly in profile. This is flanked on either side by three curved lines forming an outwards pointing triangle, each filled with cross-hatched diagonal lines and with a dot with a curved line on either side positioned at its outer end. The inner surface bears the inscription ‘A.: H. ob: 29. Jan: 97’ in an Italic script (obt an abbreviation of the latin obit or ‘died’),…
Created on: Friday 3rd September 2021
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Osyth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0E7516
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete, but damaged, silver post-medieval bodkin. It is rectangular in cross-section, tapering gradually to a sharp point at its lower end. A flattened, rounded, sub-triangular terminal projects from the upper end with three small knops projecting from each of its corners and a small circular hole through its centre and. A rectangular hole is positioned c.9mm below the terminal and is surrounded by an engraved border on both faces. There are numerous small transverse grooves along the sides above and below this hole creating a slight wavy effect. Both faces are also de…
Created on: Friday 28th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-074C0E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete post-medieval silver seal matrix. The base is oval and its outer face is engraved with a heart pierced by two arrows with a single arched crown above surrounded by a border of small, parallel, diagonal lines. The handle is hexagonally faceted, terminating in a hexagonally faceted knop above which there is the lower end of a missing suspension loop. Date: AD 1650-1750 Dimensions: Length: 11.04mm, width: 10.28mm, thickness: 10.65mm, weight: 1.80g Discussion: Numerous similar seal matrices have now been reported as treasure, including: LVPL-B42673 (2015 T571)…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Osyth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-A1A9A0
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy post-medieval 'capstan' bullet (or 'bobbin' shot). It is spool-shaped with a narrow waist in the centre, c. 20.3mm in diameter, flaring into a disc-shape at either end. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded with damage in places. Length: 30.70mm, diameter: 26.31mm, weight: 111.36g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A18870
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval trade token issued by Andrew Fortmantel of Colchester in 1662. Obv: ANDR . FO[RTMANTEL] - AF conjoined Rev: [IVNIOR . OF . C]OLCHE[STER] - 1662 Williamson, 1967, Essex no.115 Diameter: 15.77mm, thickness: 0.60mm, weight: 0.71g
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-29E60B
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy post-medieval figurine or pipe tamper. The object takes the form of a small figurine of Mercury in a running position. The figure is naked apart from a winged helment and wings also protrude from the rear of each ankle. He carries a globular object in his left hand (maybe a caduceus or purse). The object is complete apart from a missing right hand and a break at the ankle of the right leg. It has a dark-brown patina with patches of reddish corrosion in places. These are common, mass-produced post-medieval pipe tampers that are often misidentified as Ro…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-892825
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper alloy post-medieval/modern furniture fitting. It consists of a rectangular plate with semi-circular indentations at each end of the longer sides. The outer end curves outwards slightly and is embellished with two v-shaped notches to either side of the centre. There is a small circular hole through the centre of this end. The inner end has a small cylindrical hinge extending from its centre. The edges of the outer face are bevelled and gilding is present on both faces. A very similar example has been recorded with the PAS from Norfolk: NLM-036715. This was a…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Maplestead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-261C3D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete silver post-medieval cuff link. It is disc-shaped with a bevelled outer edge producing a slightly concave reverse. Its outer face is decorated with two raised hearts with a crown above them (Lewis Form 1, Type A) against a background of small incised dots. The reverse has traces of a break in the centre where an attachment loop would have extended originally. It survives in fine condition with very little damage. Date: Later 17th century Dimensions: Diameter: 15.12mm, thickness: 2.26mm, weight: 0.69g Discussion: The fashion for cufflinks to faste…
Created on: Friday 9th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frating', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C16F5C
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-medieval lead figurine. All that survives is a moulded female head with a break around the shoulders where it appears to have attached to a larger object originally. The facial features are very crude and corroded. The figure's hair is drawn around her head and ears, tied at the back of her head with a section trailing down her neck in a neo-classical style. The break at the lower end is very crude and there is a hollow in the centre of the base. A number of similar classical-style lead figurines and busts have now been recorded with the PAS, but most appear to…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt D'arcy', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-2F3DFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval halfpenny of Charles I, dating to the period AD 1625-1649. Rose on both faces with no initial mark or legend. North vol.II, no.2274
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06FEF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I, dating to the year AD 1568. Coronet inital mark. North vol.II, no.1997
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beaumont-cum-Moze', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06F877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I, dating to the year AD 1602. 2 initial mark. North vol.II, no.1997
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beaumont-cum-Moze', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-06E7E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post-medieval halfpenny of Henry VIII, dating to the period AD 1509-26. Portcullis initial mark. Minted in London. North vol.II, 91, no.1779
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe-le-Soken', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-06D93D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (clipped) silver silling of Charles I, dating to the period AD 1625-49. Unclear initial mark.
Created on: Monday 6th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4F73A5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from a copper alloy post-medieval buckle. The fragment comes from the outer side of an angular object. The surviving side has alternating lines of raised moulded knobs along each side and its outer face. A small section of one side survives attached to one end and this is also decorated with knobs. The surface of the metal is corroded and the breaks well worn. The fragment may be part of a buckle frame, in which case its size and angular shape suggest a post-medieval date range. Length: 35.53mm, width: 11.63mm, thickness: 7.38mm, weight: 6.16g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4F3534
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sheet lead post-medieval powder measure. The sides are comprised of a strip of lead bent into a circle and attached to edges of the circular base. A seam can be seen to one side. There is a small boss in the centre of the outer face of the base and two small loops extend from the sides of the base at equal distance apart from one another. It has been bent out of shape and the sides squashed together. It's cap is missing. These are common finds from Civil War sites and the complete holder would have been attached to the bandolier via a cord running through two missing loo…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E482E9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval cloth seal. It is dicoidal in shape with a rectangular cross-section hole running through the centre. Its outer face has a raised ridge around the edge and in the centre the raised design of a crowned shield bearing a lion rampant. In the centre of the reverse face is raised lettering in three lines. Diameter: 28.68mm, thickness: 4.81mm, weight: 19.91g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CE926A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post-medieval strap mount. The object is conical in shape with a concave outer face and concave reverse. The outer face has concentric grooves around the outside and centre and a small knop extending from the centre. There is an integral lug to either side of the reverse. A number of similar example have now been recorded with the PAS and Dr Kevin Leahy suggests a post-medieval date range, c.AD 1500-1650 (see PAS record FAKL-0BA78E). Diameter: 16.57mm, thickness: 8.61mm, weight: 2.38g
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-10F79B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A one twentieth of an emergency Sikh gold Mohur (gold rupee) issued in Multan (Punjab, India) between AD 1848-1849 by the Governor Diwan Mulraj to pay his troops. Paramdip Khera (British Museum) notes that a series of these small gold coins were found by British troops that occupied the citadel at Multan.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe-le-Soken', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-84B45F
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of uncertain, probably post-medieval, date. It is spherical in shape with a circular hole through the centre and is made from an opaque light blue glass. There are a few cracks in places on the outer surface. When lacking specific diagnostic features and not from a secure archaeological context glass beads are difficult to date precisely as simple beads like this one were in use across multiple periods. A probable post-medieval date is likely, but an earlier date cannot be ruled out as the bead was found in an area that has produced artefacts of multiple perio…
Created on: Friday 26th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tolleshunt D'arcy', grid reference and parish protected.