Record ID: GAT-C21560
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Bronze Age palstave axe head. Extensive surface loss has occurred along the edges and surfaces of the find, giving the axe and thin irregular form. The butt end is sub-square, and is slightly more truncated to one side. From the butt, the sides flare slightly. The side flanges are missing; however, the stop ridge is still prominently visible, especially on one side. From the stop ridge, the blade tapers slightly (due to surface loss) before flaring marginally to the cutting edge which is heavily truncated and rounded. A partial rib is visible on one face…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanycil', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E2753
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, dating to the medieval period (c. AD 1189-1399).  The pendant is in the shape of a square topped shield (Heater shield), with straight top and convex sides meeting at a point at the bottom that is broken to the left of the point. At the centre of the top edge projects an integral incomplete transverse loop. The face is decorated with enamelled heraldic design that consists of three lions passant on a background of gules (red). The enamel of the lions is lost. The reverse is plain and undecorated. …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GAT-10FD65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight. The weight is circular in form and engraved with ‘IIII’ on one face. The reverse has a single linear line running across the face but is otherwise plain. It has been suggested that leads weights incised with a form of number may represent the weight of the weight in ounces. If this example was meant to be four ounces, it is underweight at 3.6 ounces. Illegal lead weights are notoriously difficult to date as they bear no official mark.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-10F54A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy rotary key. The key consists of a triangular bow, an oval in section solid stem, and a sub-rectangular bit with multiple wards and clefts projecting.  An incised X is visible on the stem as it tapers outwards at the bow. No direct comparable examples could be found. The key is too big to be identified as a casket key, and could therefore be suggested to have been a door key. While the key doesn’t fit stylistically with any compared examples, it can be suggested to be of late medieval to post medieval date. 
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-10EF31
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount. The brooch is formed of a single plate of copper alloy in the shape of a Tudor rose. Raised floral decoration is present on the front face. On the reverse, aside from seeing the underside of the decoration, the mount is plain with no visible attachment points. Due to the thinness of the metal the mount has become slightly warped and has a number of voids on its surface, probably occurring post deposition. Based on comparable examples the find is likely Post Medieval (1650-1750) in date.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-10E975
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left. Rose to right. Legend badly worn and non-discernable. Reverse: Long cross fourchee over shield. Legend reads: ‘POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV’. Date above shield: 1569.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FD0292
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and abraded copper alloy strap end of probably medieval date (c. 1300-1400).  The object is tongue shaped which is rounded at one end and with the remains of two possible rivet holes at the other.  On the outer face at the rivet end of the object, there are four sub-rectangular patches that appear to be the remains of the original surface.  On the reverse there is a slight indentation at the rivet end of the object, which may have taken the original strap.  The surface of the object is rough with a powdery green patina. Measurements: Length: 49.5mm; wid…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7FAF23
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy harness fitting or hanging mount (fob or dangler) of late Iron Age or early Roman date (c100 BC - AD 80). It is a circular decorative mount with a three armed or triskele design. The object is openwork and is likely to have had a circular frame (most of this is now missing), what survives is slightly distorted.  Equally spaced around this frame are three circular bosses.  These are joined by an S shaped scroll to the centre of the object, which also has a circular boss.  The reverse is broadly flat and undecorated.  There is no obv…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandderfel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-7F39C1
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete probable polished stone axehead dating from the Neolithic period. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan, oval in cross section. The axehead tapers outwards with slightly convex sides from the narrower butt to the curving cutting edge. The butt of the axe may be slightly truncated. Both faces of the axe have been polished as evident from the smooth surface of the stone as well as visible markings on the faces. There are chippings present on the stone, as well as what appear to be natural grooves and irregularities in the surface. The two nearest axe sources within the …
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barmouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-B036F5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval to modern silver finger ring. The silver ring is incomplete, partially broken along its circumference. Decoration runs around its outer circumference. The internal circumference has been stamped and reads: ‘STIRLING’ Potential traces of further lettering is present below; however, this is only partially intact and non-discernable.   The ring is likely of late post medieval to modern date.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandygai', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-B00BD1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval to modern silver finger ring. The silver ring is complete, with decoration running around its outer circumference. The internal circumference has been stamped and reads: ‘SOLID SILVER’. The ring was made in a medieval style and bears evidence of wear. The ring shares some decorative characteristics with other medieval rings. The stamping however indicates that this find is a later copy, likely late post medieval to modern in date.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandygai', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D5C67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver half penny of King John (1199-1216). Obverse: Crowned bust facing, holding scepter. Reverse: Voided short cross with four pellets in inner quadrants.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D58E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward I (1272-1307). Obverse: Crowned bust, facing. Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Civitas London.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D571B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny, probably of Edward I (1272-1307). Obverse: Crowned bust, facing. Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Civitas London.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llannor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-3D53A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent but complete gold hammered half noble of Edward III (1327-77). Obverse: King standing, facing, in a ship. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at the end of each limb. ‘E’ central. Transitional treaty period, 1361.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-9BDA41
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable prehistoric core trimming flake. The find is roughly triangular with a white, yet heavily worn patina. This would indicate that the find has been exposed for some time, likely eroding out of the soil. The flint is truncated at the distal end and probably would have originally extended to a point. The flake has a visible bulb of percussion.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aberdaron', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-827A43
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring. The ring bears circular decoration as well as the name ‘RICARD’ around its outer circumference.   No further decoration is present.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanbedr', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-81B814
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blue glass bead with a slightly off central perforation. The bead is broadly bun / globular shaped and is light blue in colour. The bead has a decorative white stripe of glass within the matrix. Glass beads are common finds from the late Iron Age - Early Medieval period, however stylistically this form is likely to date from the late Iron Age or early Roman period. Dating beads visually is very difficult, however given similar beads are recorded as being of Iron Age to Roman date, this has been tentatively suggested for this find.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyffryn Ardudwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-8179BC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead spindle whorls. Spindle Whorl A has a large central perforation and another perforation located along its circumference. Spindle Whorl B is similar, although the perforation along its circumference is smaller in size. Suggested date: Early Medieval - Post Medieval. Whorl A Whorl B Diameter: 16mm Diameter: 16mm Inner Diameter: 10mm Inner Diameter: 10mm Thickness: 13mm Thickness: 10mm Weight (g): 9.1g Weight (g): 8.4g
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-8130A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered coin (groat) dating to the reign of Elizabeth I. Obverse: Heavily worn crowned bust (Elizabeth I). Legend is badly worn. Reverse: Long cross fourchee over coat of arms, date above. Date 1569.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanystumdwy', grid reference and parish protected.