Record ID: NARC-AC6538
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object has a square central plate with integrally cast, flat lobes at all four corners and the midpoint of each of the sides (eight in total). The corner lobes are moulded, stylised fleurs de lys. The lobes along the sides are rectangular and undecorated. The upper lobe extends into the integrally cast suspension loop. The loop is set at a right angle to the plate with a circular aperture. The lower lobe has a central circular perforation. The central plate has a heraldic design c…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AC5BE1
Object type: GIRDLE HANGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy girdle hanger. Cast E-shaped plate with slightly concave outer edges and a longer central stalk, broken at its upper end. A series of semi-circular stamps, each arc enclosing a dot and so resembling halved ring-and-dot, passes along the outer borders of the central stalk, follows the edges of the troughs on either side, and ascends the inner side of the outer elements. The series also runs intermittently on the outer sides of the latter. Extensive traces of white metal plating were observed during image processing. The girdle hanger was part of an object suite associated w…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-AC59E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). Zoo series reverse type depicting quadruped, likely a goat or doe / stag standing right. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AC58F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy As of Trajan, dating to c.AD 99 - 100. Reece Period 5. TR POT COS III P P S C, reverse type shows Victory, draped, advancing left, holding shield inscribed SPQR in right hand and palm in left. Mint of Rome. RIC II Trajan 417 Diameter: 25.6 mm Weight: 8 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC4E49
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) date (AD 1000-1100). Thomas Class E, Type 1 (Winchester Style). The object consists of an openwork, lozenge-shaped plate, with a rectangular upper attachment plate with a single central circular perforation. The plate is composed of Winchester style openwork decoration in the form of a series of symmetrical fronds, emanating from a central stem which twist along the edges of the plate and end in inward curving lobed terminals. The lower rounded end is missing due to an old, abraded, transverse break. …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-AC4CCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and chipped Roman copper alloy radiate possibly of Allectus (AD 293-296) (Reece period 14). Probably PAX AVGGG reverse type, depicting standing figure holding transverse spear in left hand and flower in right hand unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-AC483E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Buckle dating from AD 1575-1700 and made of cast copper alloy with an iron pin and plate. It is double looped and asymmetrical with one trapezoid and one D shaped loop. The D shaped loop has a projection from the outer edge which is in the shape of an acorn. There is a slight knop at each end of the bar.  See Buckles 1250-1800, page 92, No 584 by Ross Whitehead (2003)  pblished by Greenlight Publishing. Length: 26.30mm Width: 14.67mm Thickness: 5.17mm Weight: 2.57g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AC436B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date (AD 1100-1500). Description: The whorl is biconical in shape with a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with eight visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, eight pellets total. The reverse is decorated with two raised outer ridges, with radiating lines between them.  The reverse has a gouge from the inner border, towards the central hole. It has a cream patina, and is pitted in some areas. Measurements:&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AC4158
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Minim, later Roman issue on a small round flan; irregular Fallen Horseman issue of the House of Constantine (306-361), issue of 355-361. Obverse description: possibly bust diademed. Reverse description: soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] Diameter: 11.6mm, Weight: 0.73gms, die axis: probably 12
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC3CF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69 - 79) dating to AD 70 (Reece period 4). COS ITER FORT RED reverse type depicting Fortuna, draped, standing left, setting right hand on prow and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.49mm, Weight: 2.8g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan at 6’oclock. RIC II 2nd ed. pt. 1 (Vespasian) no. 19.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-AC38EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type, unclear mint.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AC3370
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post-medieval copper alloy dress hook dating to c. AD 1500 -1650. Read Class E Type 3. It is of one piece, the body being made up of four circular openwork sections around a drop shaped openwork section.  The two upper sections each have a small knop on the top edge, which are the remains of an integral attachment loop. At the base is a ridged collar.The hook extends below this and curves back round before ending in a sharp point.The hook is slightly misshapen.The item has a brown-green patina. Length: 28.2 mm Width: 13.9 mm Thick…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-AC2F5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268) dating to AD 253-268 (Reece Period 13). Possibly SALVS AVG reverse depicting figure Salus standing right feeding a snake. The coin is chipped around its circumference.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AC280C
Object type: CRUCIFIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy crucifix. The cross has rounded ends to the arms with a slight collar near each termination. The three dimensional figure of Christ is clearly defined, dressed in a lioncloth and with a halo. The arms are held near horizontally, and details of the hands can be seen, as can the ribs. His head hangs to his right hand side. The back of the cross is plain and rounded, rather than flat, and there is no evidence of a fixing or loop to hang it from. Above the head of Christ is a banner with the letters INRI, which  stands for&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Boothby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AC26A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Gloria Exercitus issue of 335-341, Reece period 17, very worn. Obverse description: small head right, to right of flan. Reverse description: two soldiers with one standard between them. Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS] Diameter: 14.5mm, Weight: 1.45gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: BERK-AC2470
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken Roman radiate, probably of Gallienus (AD 260-268) dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13). Mars standing left reverse. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-AC190D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy vesica-shaped seal matrix dating c.AD 1200-1400. The seal matrix is flat and pointed oval in form. The die (impression) face is decorated with the recessed impression of a standing Agnus Dei (Lamb and Flag), in profile to left, looking back over its shoulder to the right. The staff runs up the vertical axis of the vesica, starting behind the body of the lamb and terminating in the cross in the lettering area at the apex of the vesica. There is a five-pointed star above the head of the lamb. The reverse has a thick rib running the length of the object with the r…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-AC1248
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 275 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type, unclear mint. Only half the coin survives across a line between 2 and 8 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stratton Audley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AC0CA8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy enamelled heraldic harness pendant dating to c. AD 1300-1400. The pendant is shield shaped, comprising a flat topped shield (heater) with an integral pierced suspension loop set at 90°s to the plate. The upper surface of the plate is decorated in cast relief with a triad of three robust scallop shells, two above and one below. There are no traces of enamelling surviving within the recessed background field. The reverse of the plate is plain and undecorated with a slightly raised vertical rib running from the bas…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AC0B53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny, probably of John (1199-1216) class 5c issue of 1204-1209, probably London mint, possibly moneyer Rauf/Raulf Obverse description: facing bust with sceptre left, hair [left] of two neat curls and pellets, beard of fine strokes. Obverse inscription: hE(---)R  EX Reverse description: voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle. Reverse inscription: (--)VF.O/N.LV(--) Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 0.67gms, die axis: 9
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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