Record ID: CORN-9E3594
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy small spectacle double-loop buckle with a narrowed and slightly recessed pin bar and internally bevelled and widened exterior edges to each loop. There is a linear grooved pin rest half way along the inner edge of one loop of the frame, but the pin is now missing. Where the dark green patina survives on the outer and inner surface of the frame, there are also traces of matt black lacquer which was used to protect the surface of the copper alloy (Whitehead, 1996, 8). Whitehead (1996) illustrates a similarly small example on page 53, No.297, which is dated from c.135…
Created on: Saturday 2nd June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8E63F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper-alloy strap union, dating circa AD 1100-1400 but probably more specifically circa AD 1300-1400. The object is openwork in style with a cruciform shape. The front of the object has pronounced bevelled edges in the angles of the cross, and the surface has traces of gilding. The back of the mount is flat and undecorated. A copper alloy strap loop with a rectangular head and integral hook ended rivet is in situ. The union and loop have a combined length of 29.5mm, a width of 19.5mm, thickness 4.8mm, and it weighs 6.2g. The rectangular head of the strap loop meas…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8E59C0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy handle from a cauldron (c. 1250-c. 1650 AD). The handle was originally L-shaped and has a break close to the bend. The handle is oval in cross-section throughout it length with a small amount of the vessel rim remaining at the complete end where it is attached immediately below the rim. The fragment is corroded and has a drab green patina with small areas of sooting. The breaks are old. This 'L'-shaped cauldron lug is similar to one illustrated in Butler et. al. (2009, 5; ref. 3a). Compare with finds: HAMP-11E993; NCL-…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8DF3C6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval/ Early Post-Medieval (1300-1600) copper-alloy beehive thimble of cast construction, which is 17.5mm tall and weighing 4.2g. It is dome shaped with slightly flared sides and a rounded 'tonsure' top. The drilled pits begin outside this and continue in a continuous spiral to the base in a regular fashion. At the base is a plain rim. It measures 16.0mm in diameter at the open end. There is signs of slight crush damage and a 7mm slit in the side of the casing.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ayot St Lawrence', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8D42C6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cast copper alloy key dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. The key is complete, but slightly bent. It has a circular, flattened, looped handle and a short shaft with oval cross-section. The bit is a simple square with a notch on the left and right side.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Towcester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8CFC13
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy open topped thimble or sewing ring dating from the medieval period, AD1400-1500. It tapers slightly from the base to the top and is marked with vertical rows of hand punched, circular holes. There is a single, narrow groove running around the base of the thimble and another at the top. It has a dark green patina. It is 18mm in diameter at the base and 13.4mm high. It weighs 6.2gm. For reference see : Egan, G, 1998. The Medieval Household, Daily Living 1150-1450, page 267.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-8B8CE4
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval copper alloy representational coin weight for a noble, 15mm in diameter and weighing 6.53g (100.6gn). It is uniface and worn, but in good overall condition. Obverse: Ship to right, lys to left and lion to right of mast Date: Probably after 1471 Reference: Withers cf. 167 et seq.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tollerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-86B518
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and misshapen Medieval sheet copper-alloy folded buckle plate (c. 1200-c. 1400 AD). This object is probably the front part of a folded plate. It has parallel sides and at one end a break has occurred through a hole for the pin. At the opposite end there is a transverse break. The front is decorated with two rows of ring-and-dot motifs, four to each row. Along each edge there is a band of stamped opposed triangles and a similar band is situated along the longitudinal centre-line which divides the two rows of ring-and-dot motifs. The rear face is flat. There is a shiny g…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7C64D3
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Medieval to early Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy purse frame, circa AD1450 - AD1550. The piece is partly bent, and is "V" shaped in cross-section at one end where it was broken in antiquity, and tapers to a point at the other. There is surface decoration of a single chevron of double lines adjacent to the break. A single hole 2.1mm in diameter in the edge of the frame, would have helped attach it to the purse fabric by sewing. The fragment measures 81.1mm in length, has a thickness of 4.9mm, and weighs 10.2g. The existing metalwork is in good condition, and has a…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7922F8
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Medieval to early Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy purse frame, circa AD1450 - AD1550. The fragment represents a curved piece of the frame which tapers towards its end, and then ends with a rectangular terminal. Along most of its length, the fragment is "D" shaped in cross-section. There is a single hole 3.4mm in diameter, which would have aided the attachment of the frame to the fabric of the purse by sewing. The fragment measures 65.0mm in length, it has a thickness of 5.0mm, and weighs 10.7g. The surface of the metalwork is worn, faint traces of a few lines of i…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-789F58
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece strap end dating to the Medieval period. The object is tongue shaped in plan and consists of two sheets of copper alloy held together by a rivet at each end. Each rivet remains in-situ. There is no evidence of a side strip. The object is undecorated and has a smooth mid-green patina. A small fragment of possible leather remains between the two sheets.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-788FA1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Medieval to eary Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy purse frame, circa AD1450 - AD1550. The fragment represents a curved and slightly distorted piece of the frame, which is "U" shaped in cross-section. The surface has a worn design of four crosses and then two chevrons, made with a (shallow incised) double line design. At its mid-length point, there is a single hole 2.3mm in diameter, which would have aided the attachment of the frame to the purse fabric by sewing. The fragment measures 65.3mm in length, is 4.7mm thick, and weighs 9.5g. The existing metalwork has a g…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7871A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is a bar with a central and terminal lobes. The object is D-shaped in cross-section. Each terminal lobe is perforated but only one retains the rivet for attachment. The central lobe has been decorated with four transverse grooves. Each ridge between the grooves is decorated with shallow vertical grooves. The object has a dark greenish brown patina. This form of belt mount was very popular in the medieval period and was in use from at least 1150-1450 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Prit…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-780462
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Medieval to early Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy purse frame, circa AD1450 - AD1550. The fragment represents a short, slightly curved length of frame which is "V" shaped in cross-section. It is decorated on one side with a pattern of crosses, which are formed by double-stranded lines inlaid with niello. About 70% of the inlay remains intact. Both ends of the length show breaks that were made in antiquity, one end shows half of a hole which would have aided fixing to the fabric of the purse by sewing. The fragment measures 33.3mm in length, it has a thickness of …
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-779716
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy plate from a medieval composite strapend. The strapend is pentagonal and is decorated with a saltire in zigzag work.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 8th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7726F8
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable punch or die of medieval to post-medieval date. The punch is rectangular in cross section at the punch end and tapers to the square sectioned shaft at the end. The design on the punch end is a cross with a wide triangular bas stem, short arms and head. The metal has a mid brownish-green colour and is worn. The punch is 53.8mm long, 7.7mm wide, 5.1mm thick and weighs 10g.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn In Elmet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-772694
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy cup weight belonging to nested set (c. 1250-c. 1400 AD). This weight is circular in plan. Its sides, 2.57mm in thickness, flare evenly upwards from the base to a rim. The base is flat on the inside and outside. The inner and outer faces are plain and the rim may have been decorated prior to being corroded. The weight has traces of a green patina. Height: 16.81mm; outer diameter of rim: 33.57mm; outer diameter of base: 26.29mm. Weight: 42.01g. (1.4815 ounces). It has been suggested that these cup weights date from 12th-14th century and see…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-76E5D2
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy French jetton. Obverse shows three Fleurs-de-Lys in a shield with inscription AVE M[ARIA ...] DEI MAT', reverse a cross with Fleur-de-Lys terminals inside a quatrefoil. Possible parallel is in Barnard, plate VI, ref 46 or 47.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2012
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Record ID: YORYM-769C73
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sheet buckle plate of medieval date. The plate is rectangular in plan and cross section and is very thin with much wear around the edges. The front face is decorated with a punched design consisting of two lozenge shapes, one within the other, and a series of irregular shapes in the resulting inner and outer cells. Two small iron rivets are present in two corners of the plate while a further two holes for rivets remain in the other two corners. The reverse is flat with a single line of punched dots along one of the longer edges. The metal has a light b…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn In Elmet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-754564
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large fragment of a buckle plate dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1250-1400. The fragment surviving belonged to a single looped buckle with decorated integral buckle plate. The buckle frame, pin holder and pin are missing. The surfaces of the plate are very worn and do not show any sign of surface decoration. There is only a very small moulding towards the tip of the plate, next to the rivet hole.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sedbergh', grid reference and parish protected.