Record ID: IOW-530122
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, damaged and misshapen post-Medieval to Modern cast copper-alloy 'hawking' whistle (c. 1700-c. 1900 AD). The main body of the whistle is hollow and tubular in cross-section with a semi-circular sound hole at the top. Between the sound hole and the mouth-piece is a narrow collar and level with the collar, on the inside of the whistle, is a vertical baffle with a small aperture at the top. The mouth-piece is convex at the top and concave on the underside to accommodate the lower lip of the player and has a narrow, semi-circular inlet hole. The lower part of the mouth pie…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-5081B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy artefact of probable Late Iron Age to Early Roman date. The piece is roughly 'L-shaped', a near vertical arm extending into the remains of pointed-oval plate. The arm is of semicircular section, the lower end flaring into a foot which has a groove around its damaged outer edge. At its top, the sides of the arm extend smoothly into the pointed-oval plate, just over half of which remains. At the centre of this plate is a motif comprising a circular cell surrounded by two further, concentric, cells, the outer of which retains traces of its enamel inset. Dim…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4FF1A5
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead-alloy artefact of probable Medieval or post-Medieval date. The artefact takes the form of a squashed cylinder, open at one end, the other end closed but for a central aperture. Immediately below the open end there are two attached strap handles, one on either side, their surfaces possibly decorated with a cast pattern of transverse grooves and ridges. The surfaces of the cylinder are heavily corroded but retain traces of a possible relief moulded pattern. A moulded ring extends around the cylinder, situated a short distance up from the closed end. Dimensions: …
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4FB166
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast lead Powder Flask cap, circa 1600 AD - 1700 AD. One of the integral loops that attached the cap to a bandolier is missing. The cap secured the mouth of a flask, that held a single charge of gunpowder for a Musket. Sometimes up to twelve such flasks were attached to a bandolier and were referred to as "Apostles". The images show the cap in its original as found condition, and also after restoration. It measures height 20.2mm, base diameter 19.02mm, and weight 25.2g. The diameter of the attachment loop is 8.7mm, and its perforation 2.5mm. It is in fair c…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrietsham.', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4FABF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Roman ceramic vessel. The base is flat and has wavy comb marks on its underside. The side forms an angle of approximately 60 degrees with the base and has rilling on its inner face, providing evidence of wheel throwing. The fabric is off-white with a creamy brown core, sand-tempered and has occasional grog inclusions. Dimensions: diameter of base (remaining): 71.4mm; surviving height: 31.8mm; weight: 70.61g. This would appear to be a sherd of Verulamium-region white ware, a coarseware produced in the St. Albans area during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The st…
Created on: Saturday 5th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-437A72
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a pyramid type, which has a circular base. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a trefoil loop and a collar below the loop. On the lower edge there is a '+' which indicates the start of the legend on the underside. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device with a line dividing the two. The legend starts with a star and reads 'SAVNCTE PERTRI'. The device is a standing male figure wearing drapery and holding a book. Either side of him there are palm leaves and two the right the…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-425225
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete silver penny probably of Edward I to III, long cross reverse, 1279 - 1377 AD.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-41D6B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete silver penny probably of Edward I to III, long cross reverse, 1279 - 1377 AD.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-419771
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward IV 1461-1470 AD). Light Coinage, 1464/5-1470 AD, minted at York (North 1603).
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4087B4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stamped domed thimble, c. 1350-1450 AD. The thimble was fashioned from a copper alloy sheet and hand punched with holes which spiral from the top; there is a circular 'tonsure' at the top of thimble's dome from this process. A small plain band is visible at the base. The thimble has been crushed slightly, possibly due to damage during deposition. The thimble measures 14.44 mm high, with a base measuring 17.29 mm by 13.61 mm, 0.70 mm thick sheet and weighs 1.94 grams. Cf. Holmes, Fig. 1a from 'Sewing Thimbles', Datasheet 9, Finds Research Group 700-1700.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3FF1D7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy uniface token dating to the Post Medieval period, c. 1550-1800 AD. Powell Type 2. The token is decorated on one side with the letter 'H'. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. It measures 19.61 mm in diameter, 1.86 mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore difficult to date precisely, however tokens with initials or letters are given a general date of c. 1550-1800.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-3FE8D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A dupondius of Vespasian dating to the period AD 77 to 78. PAX AVG reverse type. Mint of Lyon. cf. RIC II (2nd edition) p. 146, no. 1219. This appears to be a rare coin. The British Museum would like to acquire it.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-3FE1D2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy uniface token dating to the Medieval-Post Medieval period, c. 1250-1800 AD. Possibly Powell Type 22, depicting a mill wheel. The token is decorated on one side with raised circle with four crossing lines through it at the centre, running to the edges of the token. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. It measures 14.87 mm in diameter, 1.54 mm thick and weighs 1.7 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore difficult to date precisely and tokens with simple designs could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3FC581
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy uniface coin weight of Late Medieval date. The weight is sub-circular, the raised design depicting a king standing on a ship and holding a shield. The weight (3.16g) and the presence of a rose, located at the centre of the hull, indicate that this is for a half ryal, a coin issued between 1464 and 1470. Dimensions: 14.9mm diameter, 2.3mm thick.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-3FABF2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular fragment of a medieval lead sheet, decorated with raised pellets.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-3F95E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 367 to 375. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type. Mint of Lyon. LRBC p. 52, no. 344.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-3F9524
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A completely worn copper alloy disc, probably a Roman As or Dupondius coin, c. 37-293 AD. Nothing of the detail of either side remains to aid in a full identification.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3F91D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of unidentified object of uncertain date, measuring 14.30x13.05x2.50mm and weighing 1.79g. The object is openwork and square in shape, with a U-shaped inward projection on two opposing sides, creating an openwork-H at the centre. To one of the other edges is a broken stump, 3.74x2.50mm. The fragment is just possibly from a Late Early-Medieval (900-1100) copper alloy slide key for use with a padlock, of type C variant, consisting of the bit and small stump of stem only, but not enough survives to give a more certain identification.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Deverill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3F89D1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint thumbnail scraper of Neolithic date 3500-2100 BC. The lithic is ovate in profile and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface is covered in cortex centrally with steep retouch and some flaking to the outer edges distally and both on the left and right hand sides, the proximal end is abruptly blunted. The ventral surface is convex due to a bulb of percussion at the proximal end which has been flaked. The flint is dark brown colour with cream inclusions throughout. Length: 20.8mm, Width: 19.6mm, Thickness: 5.9mm, Weight: 3.0g. Bond, Pg, 145, Fig, 5.131, No, 5.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulrome', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-3F86B5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy harness pendant of Medieval date. The pendant is circular, the upper surface bearing a raised shield with the following blazon: gules three lions passant guardant Or (three lions facing left, on a red background, the raised areas gilt). The flat border surrounding the shield also retains traces of gilding and is decorated with a wavy line, a single pellet located within the underside of each curve. A damaged area at the top of the pendant represents the point from which the loop would have sprung. The reverse of the corroded piece is flat and plain. …
Created on: Friday 4th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 15th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney Heath', grid reference and parish protected.