Record ID: BH-A7EA00
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy object which is probably a leg from a metal vessel. No parallel could be found for this piece and a date of late medieval to post-medieval is tentatively suggested. The attachment, located at the top, consists of an irregularly shaped flat plate with rounded edges and a sub-circular rivet hole. The leg itself angles downwards from the attachment plate and is roughly ovoidal. Both the upper surface and the underside appear to have cast decoration. The upper surface bears a vertical ridge with three equally spaced, shorter transverse ridges along it; the underside has a t…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A7D367
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy belt mount or horse harness decoration of probable 17th century date. The mount is drop-shaped in plan and has a segmented border around the perimeter and a lozenge-shaped aperture near the bottom. On the reverse are two integral rivets, aligned vertically, one at the top and one at the bottom. The mount is corroded. It measures 24.6mm long, 10.7mm wide and 1.2mm thick. The weight is 1.84g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A7A451
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and incomplete copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date. Read illustrates a similar artefact, which he describes as a sword-belt mount of possible 16th century date (2001; pp. 43, no. 371). However, the bottom element of this piece differs significantly from that of the Read example and may indicate that this piece served a different function. The object is of thin section and would orginally have been flat. It has a circular aperture flanked on either side by a three-lobed border. Immediately above and below this section is a narrower 'waisted' section, each containing the h…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A78901
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy seal matrix of 14th century date (see P. Harvey and A. McGuinness; 1996; pp. 88). The back of the circular printing face tapers upwards into a damaged lug handle. The seal, when printed, contains the central image of a squirrel facing left and holding a nut. The legend reads: '*PRIVESV' ('I am private'). Both the subject matter and legend are common features of seals of this period, several similar pieces having been recorded on the PAS database. It measures 17.1mm in diameter, 9.1mm high and weighs 5.01g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A75748
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A frame from a copper-alloy Single-loop buckle of medieval date. The frame is roughly D-shaped, having a pointed pin rest, with horizontal slot, at the centre of the outer edge. The axis bar is of rectangular section and the pin is missing. The object measures 13.8mm long, 14.7mm wide and 2.1mm thick. The weight is 0.81g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A70947
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn silver Cut halfpenny of William I of Scotland; 1195-1214 AD; minted by Hue at Edinburgh (probably). Measures 18.3mm in diameter, 0.6mm thick and weighs 0.7g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A6EE26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century date; probably INVICTVS reverse type. Measures 16.7mm in diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 0.95g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A6BC62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and bent silver Threepence of Elizabeth I; Third issue coin, dated 15[6]1. Measures 18.9mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 1.29g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stondon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A69605
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded copper-alloy button of probable late 15th to 16th century date (G. Bailey; 2004; pp. 23, fig. 7.2 and 7.3). The head is narrow, with parallel sides and rounded ends. The upper surface is domed and the underside is flat. An integrally-cast loop (damaged) protrudes from the centre of the reverse. The object measures 16.1mm long, 7.4mm wide and 12.1mm deep. The weight is 2.81g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stondon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A659A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Just over half of a Double-loop trapezoidal buckle of suggested 17th century date (R. Whitehead; 1996; pp. 83). The surviving side of the frame is sub-trapezoidal in plan, the outer edges of the angled sides being slightly concave. The flat upper surface is decorated with a cast foliate pattern. The central axis bar is of square section and terminates at each end with a rounded knob, also decorated. The pin is wound once around the axis bar and comprises a piece of copper-alloy wire of semi-circular section. The point of the pin is missing. Both the decorated upper surface and the f…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stondon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A577C4
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup terminal of 11th century date. Several examples of this category of artefact are recorded on the PAS database (see, for example, SF-FEFD92). Williams illustrates a similar example in his Finds Research Group datasheet (No. 24; 1997; fig. 5). The object, which represents one of the two bottom corners of the stirrup, takes the form of a zoomorphic foot. The foot angles upwards from the flat base at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees. Evenly spaced around the rounded outer edge of the foot are three projecting toes. At the top of the outer face is a mould…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A54272
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Langton Down variant brooch of mid 1st century date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 80). The much damaged head takes the form of a cylinder, which would originally have enclosed the now-missing spring. An unusual feature of this brooch is that there is a ninety degree angle between the top section of the bow and the vertical main section. A moulded transverse ridge marks the transition between the head and the top section of the bow and the latter element is also decorated with two less prominent transverse ridges. The vertical section of the bow has a longitudinal…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A53030
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy coin - probably a Radiate or Nummus of late 3rd to early 5th century date. Measures 7.5mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 0.48g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A52335
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and encrusted copper-alloy coin - probably a Radiate or Nummus of late 3rd to early 5th century date. Measures 9mm in diameter, 0.8mm thick and weighs 0.3g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A50EF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Constantine; VICTORIAE DD AVGG QNN reverse type; AD 343-348. Measures 17mm in diameter, 0.8mm thick and weighs 0.75g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A4CC93
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Denarius of Vespasian; AVGVR TRI POT reverse type; AD 70-72; mint of Rome; RIC no. 30. Measures 17.6mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.8g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A4A7A7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and corroded Post-Medieval copper-alloy hooked mount of circa 16th century AD date. The top of the mount has a circular swelling, with a rivet hole, and then tapers into a bent tip. The body is roughly straight, with some irregularities, and there is a second rivet hole parallel with the top of the hook. The curve of the hook is relatively narrow, and then widens into an inverted drop-shape. The object measures 39.1mm high, 9.8mm deep and 6.1mm thick. It weighs 1.7g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A46010
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy Barbarous Radiate; 275-285 AD date. Measures 16.3mm in diameter, 2.4mm thick and weighs 1.6g.
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-96E4B4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper-alloy jetton of French origin and late medieval date. No exact parallel could be found for the reverse design on this jetton but similar examples are illustrated by Mitchiner (1988; pp. 201) and it is doubtless a 15th century issue, probably struck during the reign of Charles VII (c. 1447-1461 AD). A hole has been pierced for later conversion into a pendant. The jetton measures 28.2mm in diameter, 0.7mm thick and weighs 2.01g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biggleswade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-96A611
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and incomplete copper-alloy mount of post-medieval date. Read illustrates a similar artefact, which he describes as a possible sword-belt mount of possible 16th century date (2001; pp. 43, no. 371). The object is of thin section and would orginally have been flat. It has a central circular aperture flanked on either side by a three-lobed border. Immediately above and below the central section is a narrower 'waisted' section, each containing the head of an iron rivet. This gives way above to a flat-topped terminal with concave vertical edges and a central horizontal groove. At…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biggleswade', grid reference and parish protected.