Record ID: WILT-DCCE3D
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval or Medieval copper alloy hooked tag, dating to c. AD 800-1400.  The tag is incomplete and missing a knop on one side and at the top of the object.  The object consists of a single lozenge-shaped flat plate with a circular knop on the right apex, an integral hook on the lower apex, and the other two apexes are missing, due to old breaks.  Decoration is on the front only, including on the remaining knop, and consists of six ring and dot motifs (two incised circular lines with central raised annulet). Three evenly spaced, parallel, inc…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-A57C56
Object type: PLATE BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman gilded oval plate brooch inset with intaglio of black glass, dating to c. AD 250-300.  The incomplete brooch frame has a raised outer border with gilding around those outer edges which are still extant. This border creates a recessed field with incised decoration of V shapes which point towards the central collet. The gilding continues across this field and up the sides of the central collet. This holds a flat, black, glass intaglio. The design on the intaglio depicts a probably male figure advancing left (as seen…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: WILT-7D955E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of James I dating to AD 1605.  QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET reverse depicting a shield with the date above.  Lis initial mark.  London mint.  North (1991) vol 2, p 146, no 2102.
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AF0A8D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Post Medieval to Modern short section of cylindrical copper alloy rod of unknown function. The find shows an early break at one end and a terminal that has the appearance of a nail head bent down to meet the rod but this is, in fact, soldered down, or was moulded in this this way. The bent head is scored, perhaps decoratively, at the front where it meets the rod, with five indentations, matched by three more on the lower face of the opposite side. There are also similar lenticular scores on the rod. The metal is a very dark brown in colour and unblemished…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AE6BC4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy casket key, dating to c AD 1100 - 1500. It has a circular bow (a little misshapen, probably from the mould) with circular piercing but which retains 'flashing' from the casting process and may have been drilled with its smaller circular hole after manufacture.  The stem is sub rectangular and hollow with no visible collar. A simple rectangular bit shows no clefts or ward cuts. Dimensions: 36.6mm in length; 14.5mm in width (bow); 5.71g in weight. Several examples of similar casket keys were found in excav…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-AE0E86
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy strap fitting, perhaps a purse hanger or part of a sword belt fitting, dating to perhaps c AD 1600 - 1700. It was apparently originally broadly triangular in shape, the main plate cusped and scalloped along its edges, about one third missing to an early break. An integral long necked forward facing hook with possible zoomorphic terminal extends from the downward facing point of the triangle. It may be that the intention was to create an effect of wings, with the hook as the neck and head. The top centre part of the plate…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-BA906C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), dating to the period c.AD 163-164 (Reece Period 8). Possibly REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II, S C, reverse type depicting Verus seated left on platform with two soldiers behind and an officer in front; below, King Sohaemus of Armenia raising right hand. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p.322, nos. 1374-1375
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: WILT-59FE0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A n incompleet and corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate of unclear type, probably dating to the period c.AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Illegible reverse type. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 20th October 2021
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Record ID: WILT-064BD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix dating to c AD 1200 - 1400. The handle is hexagonal in cross section, tapering from the sub-circular die to a circular suspension loop, now missing its top half to an early break, and below which is a rectangular collar on two opposing facets only.  The seal die is strongly defined with an inscription within an outer and inner beaded border. About one third of the circumference of the die is slightly damaged and part of the inscription is uncertain as a result: hER IS nO LASSE APE OVLE ASSE (Here is no less but ape ow…
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
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Record ID: WILT-3B15B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy double sestertius of Trajan Decius (AD 249-251), dating to AD 249-251 (Reece Period 12). FELICITAS SAECVLI S C reverse type, depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding long caduceus in right hand, and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV.3, p. 135, no. 115. The coin has been hollowed out on one side creating a sub-rectangular slot which is open at the edge, as well as having a drilled circular perforation at 12 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
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Record ID: WILT-B58852
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Probable Roman copper alloy zoomorphic mount, probably dating to AD 100-450. The mount is incomplete, and now consists of one curve of what was probably originally a symmetrical S-shaped plate. The mount is openwork, with a long curving neck or body arching round and temrinating in a moulded animal head, viewed in profile. The eye is indicated by a ring-and-dot punch, and a sub oval ear projects from the back of the head; the muzzle bifurcates into two lips, the lower abuting one curve on an incised inverted S-shaped scroll. An integral rivet projects from the reverse, reatining a s…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-B4E7C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy probable strap fitting, probably dating to AD 1150-1350. The mount is rectangular in plan and cast in relief with a depiction of a lion standing left, or statant, with its long tail curling up over its back. Two obliquely angled bifurcating fronds project upwards from behind the lion, with a bar between the two creating a loop. A similar bar between the legs of the lion create a second loop on the opposite side. There is a concavity on the reverse. Dimensions: 22.18mm in length; 14.41mm in width; 4.81mm thick; 5.6g in weight. No exact parallel for th…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2020
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Record ID: WILT-B4AE4D
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably Roman copper alloy miniature socketed axehead, of Robinson's (1995) type III, probably dating to c. AD 44-410. The miniature axehead is triangular in cross section tapering to a point at the cutting edge. In profile the upper edge of the blade is straight, whilst the lower edge expands downwards into the cutting edge, creating a 'drooping' appearance. A damaged or deformed depression (one side missing) imitates the socket at the mouth of the axehead. A small downward facing knop and associated semi-circular depression in the lower edge of axe suggests a vestigia…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-B3BF07
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval to Medieval copper alloy hooked tag, probably dating to AD 700-1100. The tag consists of a circular plate, with a sharp, rearwards facing hook projecting from the base. There are two circular perforations at the opposite end. The plate is inscribed with decoration depicting an expanding armed cross within a field of radiating lines. There is a split in the metal along one of the incised radiating lines near the hook. Dimensions: 26.68mm in length; 21.03mm in width; 0.77mm thick; 0.9g in weight. cf. Read (2008) pages 15 - 17. This is an example of Lewis & N…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
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Record ID: WILT-B2C438
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy mount, probably dating to AD 1300 - 1500. The mount is cast into a depiction of a reclining knight, resting the back of his head in his right hand; it is moulded in relief and with a concave reverse. The figure is moulded with a mail hood and plate armour visible on his arms and with the foulds of a tunic visible on his torso. There is a drilled perforation through the centre of his chest. The left arm and legs are lost to old breaks. Dimensions: 34.17mm in length; 24.98mm in width; 6.24mm thick;14g in weight. cf. SOMDOR-261032; CORN-93F4…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-B25DEA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 900. The pin has a flat oval shaped head, with four ring-and-dot decorations stamped in a lozenge-shape on both faces. Below the base of the head a circular-sectioned shaft is broken close to the head. The metal has a grey patina. Dimensions: 13.70mm in length; 5.70mm in width, 1.24mm thick; 0.27g in weight. See YORYM-12347B where it is says: "The type is recorded by Haldenby (2012, 3). Comparable examples, with variable arrangements of ring-and-dot decoration are recorded on the PAS database, such as DUR-9B66…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-B1AEB3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of pedestal type, probably dating to c. AD 1300-1400. The matrix tapers from a circular die into a hexagonal-sectioned pedestal, terminating in a quatefoliate-loop with a triple-stranded hexagonal collar made up of a broad ridge, with narrower ridges above and below. The die is engraved with a design depicting the Virgin Mary standing in the centre holding the infant Jesus, flanked by palm branches. The matix is inscribed (in retrograde): Mater dei [...]en(i). Height 22.8mm; Diameter 19.8mm; Weight 8.7g. Harvey & McGuiness (1996…
Created on: Monday 7th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-FADBD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half-penny of King John, dating to AD 1204-1209. Voided short cross class 5c. Minted by Walter in London. North (1994: 221) no. 971.
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
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Record ID: WILT-FA1C4B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy Crotal Bell, dating to AD 1550-1750. The bell is made from two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. Within the upper hemisphere, there are two sound holes on each side that are the same size, at the top there is a rectangular suspension loop. The lower hemisphere is perforated by two circular sound holes close to the ridge between which is a rectangular sound slot. The bell is plain in design. Measurements: Diameter 26mm; Height 32.5mm; Weight 18.47g. Similar finds can be seen on BERK-f7DC85.
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-12C00A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to 268-270 (Reece Period 13). Possibly VBERITAS AVG reverse type, depciting Uberitas standing left with a purse, other arm unclear. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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