Record ID: BH-D124A7
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of flint flakes probably dating from the late Neolithic to middle Bronze Age. The assemblage consists of thirty four waste flakes and was collected through fieldwalking. They vary in size, from bewtween 15.2mm wide and 16.1mm high, to 42.8mm wide by 62.4mm high. They are generally broad, with a single bulb of percussion and rippling. The flint varies from a dark grey to a highly patinated white. The total weight of the assemblage is 296.5g.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D27C55
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of probable mid to late Neolithic date. The object has a roughly semi-circular striking platform and broad flake removal scars around its perimeter. These are generally vertically aligned, although there are a few diagonal ones also. A small portion of the cortex remains and has a pinkish hue, possibly indicative of having been burnt. The flint surface is a heavily patinated creamy white colour. It measures 35.3mm wide by 26.4mm thick and 28.8mm high. It weighs 27.73g.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D3CAF4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end scraper of probable early Neolithic date. The tool is roughly oval in shape and has been made from a flake struck from a core. A portion of the core's striking platform remains at the bottom. The upper surface of the object is convex and has several vertical arrises. The upper edge (opposite the striking platform remnant) has been retouched to form the scraping edge. There is no evidence of working along the two long sides. The reverse is plain apart from a bulb of percussion which emanates from the striking platform. The surface of the flint is a heavily patinated white. I…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stotfold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B9B8A3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of medieval date. A figurative mount probably dating from the late 12th to late 13th century AD. The mount probably represents a saint and would have been nailed to a shrine or casket. The head is three dimensional, sub-oval in shape, and has a faintly depicted mouth and nose. A single small blue glass or enamel setting sits within each of the eye sockets. The head tapers smoothly into the neck. The body consists of a sub-rectangular plate which is slightly convex. Its upper surface has numerous shallow cells which presumably would have held enamel insets. There ar…
Created on: Saturday 29th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B9FFF4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date. Shield-shaped pendant probably dating from the 13th or 14th century AD. The shield measures 22.8mm wide by 28.3mm high and 2.2mm thick. It is decorated on its upper surface with a repeating pattern of inverted "V-shaped" recessed cells which decrease in size towards the bottom. These cells are filled alternately with blue and green enamel (largely intact), although the two empty cells, one located at each of the two top corners, appear to contain traces of red. The suspension loop is set at right angles to the plate and is damaged and i…
Created on: Saturday 29th January 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flitwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4B6492
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin. Centenionalis of Constantine I. The coin is in reasonable condition, with only a small amount of wear and little corrosion. It measures 22.3mm diameter by 1.2mm thick and weighs 3.73g.
Created on: Saturday 5th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biggleswade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4B89B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman coin. AE 3 of Constantine I. Commemorative coin marking the thirtieth anniversary of the emperor's reign. The coin is slightly worn and corroded. It measures 18.5mm diameter by 1.3mm thick and weighs 2.56g.
Created on: Saturday 5th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bigleswade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8E35B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/ hammered silver penny of Charles I, minted at the Tower between AD 1625-1642 (diameter: 13.3mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 0.49g). The coin is slightly worn and in a fair condition.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-9C3013
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A classical style copper-alloy figure which is probably a terminal knop from a late medieval to early post-medieval spoon. The piece measures 35.5mm high by 25mm wide and 5.7mm thick. It depicts a figure standing facing left (her left). The left arm extends outwards at a right angle from the body, whilst the right arm is held up so that the hand is just below the level of the head. The figure is a female, possibly Venus, and is unclothed apart from a garment draped around its waist and over its left arm. The feet are absent. The wear on the head, waist and right leg suggest th…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B0DBB5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. Non-heraldic seal probably dating from the 14th century. The die is circular and measures 18.7mm in diameter. The handle tapers upwards and is hexagonal in section. The terminal has three lobes and a central circular hole. The seal has a central image of a cross and a single wavy line below and, below this, the letters "IHS". The legend reads "EST AMOR MEVS", which translates as "Jesus is my friend". The object is slightly bent but is otherwise in good condition. It measures 27.7mm high and weighs 9.27g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B54FA1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Roman samian bowl of probable 2nd to 3rd century AD. The size of the sherd makes an exact classification impossible but the piece certainly appears to be from a deep bowl similar in profile to Curle Type II (see ref.), with a marked break between the flat base and the wall section. It measures 44.6mm long by 34.9mm wide and 24.2mm high. The weight is 12.67g. The fabric is light pinkish orange with occasional small chalk inclusions. The slip is a mid reddish brown.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B5C3A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Roman samian vessel of uncertain date and type. The sherd comprises part of a ring foot and a flat base from a shallow dish or plate. The fabric is light pinkish orange in colour and has no visible inclusions. The slip is a dull reddish brown, possibly indicating a Central Gaulish origin. The sherd measures 36.1mm long by 29mm wide and 15.8mm high. It weighs 7.62g. The edges are abraded.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B5F772
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a Roman samian dish or shallow bowl. The walls of the vessel are stepped and slightly concave and suggest that it may be from a Type 31 bowl (see ref.) of mid to late 2nd century date. The fabric is a light pinkish orange and the slip is a dull reddish brown, possibly indicting a Central Gaulish origin. It measures 31.5mm high and weighs 13.98g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B64694
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a Roman samian bowl or dish of probable 18/31 Type (see ref.). The sides of the vessel are slightly concave. The fabric is a light orange colour and has frequent small chalk inclusions. The slip is a shiny reddish brown. The sherd measures 47mm long by 30.9mm wide and 5.1mm thick and weighs 6.6g. The edges are only slightly abraded.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B678A3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base sherd from a Roman samian plate. Exact identification is impossible due to the size of the fragment but the sharp break between the wall and the upward-sloping base suggest that it may be from a type 18R plate. The fabric is a light orange colour and the slip is a deep orangey brown. It measures 49.5mm long and weighs 6.92g. The edges are relatively unabraded.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-F2CEE3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy fragment, probably part of a mount of post-medieval date. The surviving decoration comprises three plumes above a horizontal band decorated with three raised dots and an outer border. There is a suggestion that each of the plumes may be decorated with a face, although this is unclear due to corrosion. The plumes extend below the band and give way to a decorative floral motif. The reverse is flat, with no sign of any pin etc. The surface retains traces of tin or silver coating. It measures 43.4mm high by 27.6mm wide and 3.8mm thick. It weighs 9.79g.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-F3D117
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver coin of medieval date. Penny of Stephen. Watford type. The coin is slightly worn. It measures 19.2mm diameter by 0.6mm thick and weighs 1.38g.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-F40433
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver coin of medieval date. Incomplete silver penny, probably of Stephen. Just over half of the coin remains and is worn and slightly corroded. It measures 19.6mm diameter by 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.87g.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-F41F06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver coin of medieval date. Two quarters of a damaged silver penny of Stephen (Anarchy period). The remaining coin is worn and corroded. It measures 19.3mm diameter by 0.2mm thick and weighs 0.65g.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-2F9D32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver coin of medieval date. Cut voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III or Edward I (AD 1247-1279). The coin is in reasonable condition, with little wear or corrosion. It measures 17.2mm diameter by 0.4 and weighs 0.70g.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Astwick', grid reference and parish protected.