Record ID: SUSS-E59744
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint flake of suggested middle Neolithic to early Bronze Age date c. 3300-1000 BC.  The secondary flake is elongated and sub-triangular in plan and cross-section; a small section of cortex surviving at the distal edge which has a chip at the terminal with fresh breaks suggesting more recent damage. The ventral surface is slightly concave with a pronounced bulb of percussion and raised rippling suggested hard hammer working. The dorsal surface has five removal scars with crude removals at the proximal end, possibly damage, but some finer …
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-D3C544
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate imitating an issue of an uncertain ruler dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Illegible reverse. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-79937A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval gold unite of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Group B, second bust, castle initial mark dating to AD 1627-1628. Tower mint under Charles I. As North (1991) no. 2148a Dimensions: diameter: 32.75mm,  thickness: 0.75mm,  weight: 9.18g. The flan is possibly lightly clipped on one edge. 
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-3BA1AE
Object type: WALL PLASTER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman painted wall plaster dating c. AD 43-410. The fragment comprises a small fragment of oxidised ceramic tile with a thick layer of off-white plaster with abundant quartz and calcareous inclusions with some possible crushed flint. The upper surface is smooth and flat, possibly painted with a layer of grey paint.  Length: 59.47mm and width: 49.70mm thickness: 19.65mm and weight; 57.35g.  Scattered fragments of roof, wall and floor tile were found in the same field see: SUSS-3B8874.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bosham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3B8874
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A scattered assemblage of Roman Ceramic Building Material including six tegula roof tile fragments, three box flue tile fragments, five floor tile fragments and a possible imbrex tile. A  fragment of wall plaster, SUSS-3BA1AE was found in the same field. Total weight: 3170g.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bosham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EC4B35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous seal matrix dating between AD 1300-1400. The seal is vesica shaped and the die inscribed with a standing facing figure wearing a long robe or gown. The head is triangular with a flat top;  a T shape forming the brow and nose with two pellets for the eyes and a straight mouth. The linear arms hang to each side, the hands either raised or alternatively holding two rods ending in three-forked prongs. Surrounding the device is a French legend in lombardic script and retrograde reading +IE …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-EBA0FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver fourpence of Charles II (1660-1685) dating c AD 1670-1684. Milled coinage. Four interlinked C's with quartered emblems reverse with unclear date. London. Spink: 3384.  Diameter: 19.34mm and weight: 1.76g. 
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-EB2261
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Late Iron Age/Early Roman Nauheim type brooch dating between 50 BC - AD 50. The brooch is cast in one piece; the spring being intact, with a partially surviving pin. The spring extends from the bow plate in four coils, the internal chord looping underneath the bow and extending into the pin, of which approximately half survives, ending in a worn break. The bow is composed of a flat triangular plate that narrows to an elongated foot, ending in a worn break. The upper surface of the bow is decorated with two incised…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E99D3D
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle/sword belt hanger dating to AD 1500 to 1630.  Only the circular suspension loop, a short section of the strap bar and the stubs of each loop survive. The suspension loop is set at 90°s to the frame. The object has a dark green patina and worn breaks.  Measurements: total length: 26.63mm; width: 9.91mm; thickness including loop: 12.07mm and weight: 3.35g.  Compare:BUC-E1EF78; PUBLIC-295732 and SOM-5AA907 which notes; buckles with integrally cast suspension loops are a s…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E95493
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Romano British cast copper alloy miniature (votive) axe dating c. AD 43-410. The sub-trapezoidal head is rectangular in cross section and measures 13.65mm wide at the cutting edge. The blade has a straight long upper edge and slightly concave lower edge to the haft, then straightening to the butt. The blade tapers in thickness from the cutting edge to the butt. The axe has an integrally cast haft with a circular cross-section at the worn rounded base of the handle, flattening towards the head into a rectangular cross se…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E8A3A9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy hinged double lugged trumpet brooch, dating between AD 80-200. The head of the brooch is ovate, with two integral pierced semi circular lugs on the reverse to accommodate an axis bar. Between both pierced lugs sits an intact copper alloy spring of four coils with a semi-circular loop set behind the spring, hanging toward the foot. The coils are covered in iron corrosion suggesting the axis bar may be iron. One coil extends into an incomplete circular-sectioned pin which tapers towards a worn break near the catchp…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-D64C88
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn cast copper alloy miniature terret ring of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. AD 200BC - AD100.  The terret ring is oval with a circular cross-section and narrows in width and thickness on one longer curved side possibly accentuated from wear on the external edge. On the opposing side the hoop expands into a moulded transverse collar/lobe with a wedge shaped side profile which projects slightly on the interior of the hoop, (creating a kidney shaped aperture), and is more pronounced on the external edge. The hoop flares at the moulded collar&…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-560B0B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified fragment, probably of a silver object; (possibly of copper alloy with a high tin content), of suggested Roman date c. AD 43-410. The fragment is flat with one face decorated in cast relief comprising a curved band of cabling and feathering, possibly depicting hair.  The reverse is undecorated and slightly convex with a silvery surface with irregular pitting. The edges are irregular, one is clean and straight suggesting it has been cut, the rest are irregular and two appear to be cabled indicating they are original edges. The thickness tapers from 2.35mm …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-55CAF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, imitating a coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably HILARITAS AVGG reverse type, unclear mint. Similar to Cunetio (2018) no's. 2979, 3000-3001. Dimensions: diameter: 15.54mm,  thickness: 1.59mm,  weight: 1.70g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-540C91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy 'minim' barbarous radiate, copying an issue of Victorinus (AD 269-271) or Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing holding a vertical spear. Unclear mint. Dimensions: diameter: 11.81mm,  thickness: 1.28mm,  weight: 0.82g The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of a larger radiate or nummus coin.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-2F7712
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of an unclear Emperor dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14), unclear reverse type and mint.  Dimensions: diameter: 15.33mm,  thickness: 1.37mm,  weight: 1.22g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-2EFD51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate, probably imitating a coin of Tetricus I (AD 271-274). Probably PAX AVGVSTI reverse type dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14), unclear mint. Similar to Normanby (2018) no.1971. Dimensions: diameter: 13.02mm,  thickness: 1.37mm,  weight: 1.03g The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of a larger radiate or nummus coin.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-2E33F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy 'minim', a nummus or radiate of an unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint.  Dimensions: diameter: 10.15mm,  thickness: 0.90mm,  weight: 0.43g The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of a larger radiate or nummus coin.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-2D5280
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy 'minim' radiate or nummus of an unclear Emperor dating to AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint.  Dimensions: diameter: 7.00mm,  thickness: 1.18mm,  weight: 0.24g The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of a larger radiate or nummus coin.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-2C20FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete very worn Roman copper alloy 'minim', a barbarous radiate, probably imitating a Divus Claudius II, CONSECRATIO altar type, dating between AD 275-285 (Reece period 14).  Similar to Cunetio (2018) no. 2875:2. Dimensions: diameter: 10.45mm,  thickness: 1.70mm,  weight: 0.71g The 'minim' is formed by the cutting down of a larger radiate or nummus coin.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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