Record ID: SWYOR-0CF004
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval copper-alloy bracelet or bangle of a form that was popular among the rural working classes of the 18th century. These bracelets are either plain or, like this example, decorated with a simple groove. This one has a groove decorated with small circular punch marks along the centre of the outer face. Very much like copper bracelets today, this 18th century version was worn in the belief that it would prevent or help relieve illnesses, in this case the 'ague', a type of fever that was rife at the time. Compare LANCUM-CB8F84 and see Bailey (2008) Detector Finds…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-62CC00
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix of conical form. It has a faceted hexagonal shaft with a circular suspension loop. The design shows a bear walking right and the legend reads: " *TOVMBEBOSSE". Though the letters are quite clear, it is not easy to understand what this means. A similar seal matrix is NLM-359707 which has a mouse instead of a bear and again, has a legend which is not understood. Circular, non-personal seal matrices became common from 1300 onwards, with the legend and device often forming a witty partnership (Harvey and McGuiness). This example is probab…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A86AD6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy pendant of medieval date, possibly a harness pendant. The circular pendant has an irregualr stub on the top surface; the remains of an integral perpendicular suspension loop. The reverese of the pendant is flat and plain. The upper surface is moulded in low relief. Within a broadly circular pelleted border is the device device of an eagle facing with head left. Around, also within a border, is an inscription: '* IE SV ICI EN LVI D AMI' ('I am here in place of a friend'). A similar object is described from the Ashmolean Museum (Clark ed. 1995, 63). It…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Margate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-03E245
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, possibly of Crispus (AD 317-326), probably dating to the period c.AD 320-324 (Reece Period 16). Reverse type depicting a Vota legend within a wreath. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 19.12mm Thickness: 1.92mm Weight: 2.8 grams
Created on: Monday 26th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-4FA165
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval damaged and incomplete cast copper alloy figurine with traces of gilding. Only the neck and head survive.The face os oval with two raised ovals for eyes. The nose is an elongated triangle and appears to be worn. The cheek bones are defined. The mouth is formed of a straight line, which is slightly depressed. He has a moustache and beard, depicted by raised transverse lines on his chin and lower cheek. The hair is wavey, and at least shoulder length (where the break is), and is depicted by nine wide vertical ridges, all of which are covered in smaller transverse lines. The brea…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-63D2C8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 'lyre-shaped' strap end with an integral box chape and openwork terminal. The terminal comprises elaborate openwork of inverted M-shape with a lozenge-shaped terminal and side scrolls with four circular depressions on the outside edge of the frame. In the centreme is a bird (possibly an eagle). The box chape is rectangular in cross-section and has two rivet holes for attachment. The box chape has broken on the rear around the rivet holes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a light green patina. A similar example is no.218, p37, Whitehead, (200…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-CB11E5
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy linch pin dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman period (circa 100 BC to AD 100). The pin has a flat, circular head decorated with three recessed pointed oval cells. This leaves a narrow sub-triangular ridge of reserve metal in the centre extending to the edge. The reserve metal perimeter and triangle are decorated with incised lines. Approximately one quarter of the head appears to have been worn flat, presumably having occured during its use as a linch pin. The head has a flat side that overlaps on the underside. The side is decorated on one half only.…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-529C33
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy possible blade probably dating to the Bronze Age. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. The object narrows from the centre of the object towards each edge. The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. Each edge is broken and worn.
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D79453
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age/Late Iron Age copper ring dating between 1150BC-100AD. The object is probably part of horse harness furniture possibly used for reins (terret ring). The diameter is 28mm.
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WESHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D18A03
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age cast copper-alloy linch pin terminal foot (c. 100 BC-c. AD 100). The exterior of the socket tapers to the terminal, where it curves forward and expands into a flat circular plate. The socketed part has a substantial collar an within the socket part of the iron pin survives. The face of the plate has a raised rim and at the centre is a recessed concave-sided triangle. The terminal has a patchy brown patina and is corroded in places. The iron pin is also corroded. Height: 48.02mm; maximum diameter (of collar): 17.99mm; diameter of circular plate: 17.68mm. Weight: 44.77g. Linc…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-B914D8
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy flat purse bar, with one arm missing. The arms curve upwards and outwards from the central block and have cast foliate ornament on their outer faces only. The bar has a circular hole for the suspension of the purse. Parallels can be found on this database at SUSS-AABBC7, SUR-9D48F7 and SUR-AC4468. This purse has been cited by Williams (2018, 9).
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-899B32
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy mini terret, dating to the late Iron Age/early Roman periods. The terret is sub-circular in plan, with a flattened attachment side, and is D-shaped in cross section, with a flat lower surface (Int. W.: 13.3mm, L.: 12.2mm, Th.: 3.3mm). The flattened side which would have taken a strap is narrowed and recessed (L.: 9.6mm). It is flanked by knops or collars at the junction with the hoop. The object has corroded to a light-green colour with a dark-green patina where it survives. Similar examples can be found on this database, refs. NMS-032B00, YORYM-6BDBA4.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5287B5
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded but complete late Iron Age to early Roman (1st century BC to 1st Century AD), cast copper-alloy strap union of Taylor and Brailsford's (1985, 247) Type 1. It is formed of two conjoined openwork circles arranged one upon the other in a figure of eight, with a projecting narrowed strap bar on the two longest edges. The strap bars are elongated U shapes and join at the mid-point of each openwork circle. One of the bars is recessed and bowes out slightly. The back of the union is flat while the upper surface is moulded. The strap-fitting has a dark-brown patina with small pa…
Created on: Sunday 29th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Remenham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-019113
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), probably dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure left. Mint of Rome. 
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Antrobus', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-E24167
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Roman furniture fitting or mount. The mount is conical built up of four circular tiers. The reverse of the fitting is flat and has the corroded remains of an iron shank remaining. A number of Roman furniture fittings or mounts are recorded on this database, and a given a general Roman date of AD 43-410.
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BERK-E257D3
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Roman furniture fitting or mount. The mount is bi-conical or acorn-shaped with a flat disk or skirt for a base. On the flat underside is the remains of an iron shank, which appears to continue up through the length of the fitting it the apex, where a hole filled with iron can be seen. It may be that there was another final knop on top of the fitting which is now missing. A number of Roman furniture fittings or mounts are recorded on this database, including 'acorn-shaped' examples, and a given a general Roman date of AD 43-410.
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DOR-F12747
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate. The style of the bust suggests it is copying coins of the Gallic empire. A standing female figure on the reverese. Date: Late Roman - c. AD 275 - 285 Dameter: 13.37 mm Weight: 1.00 g Die axis: 5
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F117B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus or radiate. Little detail surviving. Date: Roman c. AD 260 - 402 Diameter: 15.70 mm Weight: 0.73 g Die axis: unknown
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-F11266
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nummus of the House of Valentinian. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE (Victory advancing left with wreath) reverse. Date: Late Roman - c. AD 364 - 378 Diameter: 16.42 mm Weight: 1.53 g Die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 13th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-5B99F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Irregular copper alloy radiate, of uncertain Gallic empire, reverse Sol advancing left, c.275-80 
Created on: Friday 30th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.