Record ID: ESS-EADAE5
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete Roman jet counter. This counter is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section with slightly bevelled edges. It is black and undecorated. The upper surface is slightly countersunk, with a circular indentation in the middle, which is the result of it being manufactured on a lathe. The original surface survives well, but there are some tiny areas of pitting, which are now yellowish in colour. It has a diameter of 16.5mm, is 2.62mm thick and weighs 1.13g. Counters of this type were in use throughout the Roman period. See Crummy, 1983, figure 94 for numerous examples.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Canvey Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E9C8D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of jet object. This fragment is a shaft of jet that is subrectangular in plan and subcircular in section. It is broken at either end, and whilst the breaks are not fresh, they are not entirely worn smooth, suggesting damage occurred in the recent past. The object has a surviving length of 29.76mm, is 8.98mm wide, 7.46mm thick and weighs 3.42g. Given associated material, it is probably Roman in date, though the object is unknown.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Canvey Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C03955
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Head and part of shaft from a pin of Cool’s type 18, probably made from jet. The head is in the shape of a human head, roughly triangular in cross-section with a broad back to the head and a sharply pointed nose and chin. The chin is jutting, with a straight groove above for the mouth; a ridge above forms the upper lip, and above this is a short but prominent vertical ‘Roman’ nose. A solid brow ridge runs from the nose to the hair. Above is a quiff-like hairstyle which curves down the back of the pinhead. The hair is decorated with oblique grooves either side of a central ve…
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Canvey Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BC88A1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of jet pin, probably Roman. Only part of the lower shaft survives. It is D-shaped in section, with slightly faceted edges, and tapers to a pointed end, the tip of which is missing. It is 14.93mm long, 1.9-3.25mm wide, 1.75-2.35mm thick and weighs 0.15g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Canvey Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BC2295
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of jet pin, probably Roman. Only part of the lower shaft remains. It has an oval-section and is tapering. The shaft is very slightly facetted.
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Canvey Island', grid reference and parish protected.