Record ID: SOMDOR-A85196
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core fragment which may be of Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The mottled light and dark grey flint has a mid gloss patina. Dimensions: 41.44mm by 27.76 mm by 11.97mm Weight: 13.66g
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-A83A44
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint waste flake or blade fragment which may be of Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The proximal end has broken off, removing the bulb of percussion. There are ripples on the ventral surface. On the dorsal surface there are three main flaking scars. The mottled light and mid grey flint has a low gloss patina. Dimensions: 20.19mm by 12.54mm by 2.88mm Weight: 0.67g
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A7E0F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Soldino of Leonardo Loredan, Doge of Venice (1501-1521). Diameter 12mm. Weight 0.39g. The silver soldino of Venice was known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was brought by the annual Venetian trading fleets. The soldino was about the size of English halfpennies and was popular because of a contemporary lack of small change: soldini in fact occur as English finds more often than proper halfpennies of the period.
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2005
Last updated: Sunday 13th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-99C9E6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy jetton of Late Medieval date. Tournai 1461-83. Louis XI.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9879B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (Dolphin style) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are incomplete, only the left hand wing survives. However it is likely that they were both semi-cylindrical with perforated wing / end caps. The wing caps are incomplete and the axis bar, spring, and pin are not present. It is likely that the spring was attached by an external chord to a rearward facing hook. This hook is located at the centre of the wings on the upper edge but is incomplete due to abrasion in the ploughsoil. There is a large sub-oval concave depression in…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-983D12
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny token dating to 1667. When the monarchy was restored under Charles II (1660-1685) halfpence were omitted from the new silver coinage. As a result, individuals in many towns and cities minted their own to facilitate trade.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-980BB6
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hand made iron arrowhead dating to the medieval period. The arrow is socketed, with a long socket of c. 45mm, and has a barbed head with a noticeable medial longitudinal spine. In profile it takes the shape of a circle with triangular protrusions on either side. Jessop (1997, 3) notes that this is a 'relatively simple design', the central spine providing 'improved lateral strength and aerodynamic properties'. The tips of the barbs have suffered abrasions, as has the terminal of the socket. This form is that described by Roger Ascham in 1545 as the 'broad head' or 'swal…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-97E326
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy button of probable medieval date (1300-1550 AD). The button consists of a circular domed (D sectioned) head, with an integral cast shank set at 90º to the angle of the head. The shank has been broken at the junction with the head. This break is relatively old as a patina has formed over it. The domed head of the button is abraded and unsymmetrical – if it had been decorated or had a applied finish no evidence for this now survives. The button head measures 9.9mm diameter, is 7.8mm thick and weighs 4.23 grams. The button is a mid white grey colour with an uneven …
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-97C571
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy button of probable medieval date (1300-1550 AD). The button consists of a circular domed (D sectioned) head, with a separate (now lost) shank set at 90º to the angle of the head. The domed head of the button is badly abraded and unsymmetrical – if it had been decorated or had a tin or silvered finish no evidence for this now survives. On the reverse of the head is sub oval recess to fit the shank to. The button head measures 11.7mm length, 10.4mm width, is 4.7mm thick and weighs 2.44 grams. The button is a mid green colour with an uneven and abraded patina whi…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-9769D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of possible Roman (50-410 AD) or medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is oval (tear drop shape) in plan and ellipsoidal in cross section. At the narrowest terminal is a cast suspension loop (diameter 6.4mm). The purpose of this hole is uncertain but it might have aided safe-keeping and storage. As the sides of the weight flares the thickness of the weight also increases, however, at the base it tapers to form a rounded base. The weight measures 55.6mm in length, 28.6mm width and is 14.5mm thick. It weighs 109.24 grams or 3.85ozs (1686 grains). Th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-974D33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Republican denarius depicting a bust of Victory on the obverse and Victory driving a quadriga on the reverse. This example is probably a worn version of Ref 450, page 157 in Sear (2000).
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Newhaven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9703E3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular (formed from twelve uneven and irregular facets / faces) in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in profile. Through the centre of the weight is a cast conical hole. The purpose of this hole is uncertain but it might have had a length of wire or string to allow it to be suspended, this would aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight measures 27.1mm in length, 25.5mm width and is 31.4mm high. It weighs 119.71 grams or 4.22ozs (1848 grains). The weight undecorated. It is a mid grey colo…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-96D2C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1200 - 1400). The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The front face of the weight is decorated with a series of three (four if the outside rim is included) thin concentric circles around a central circular indentation. The reverse face of the weight is flat and undecorated. The weight measures 31.3mm in diameter and is 9.4mm thick; it weighs 54.21 grams or 1.92ozs (836 grains). The weight may suggest it was used as a trade or bullion / sterling weight of 2oz’s. The weight is a mid grey cream colo…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-96A7F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete forked spacer plate from a small medieval cast copper-alloy composite buckle. A worn and plain sub-oval frame with central pointed lip including triangular pin rest. The edges of the frame are thick at c. 5mm, and are probably bevelled (see notes, below). There is a notch in the frame which would have held the pin (now missing). The forker spacer continues for c. 7.5mm. Each prong has possibly been broken at this point following old damage. The plates have been lost. Such buckles are often found in fourteenth-century contexts.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-9676C2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core which is probably of early Neolithic date. The slightly grainy light and dark grey flint has a mid gloss patina. Dimensions: 33.67mm by 36.41mm by 27.26mm Weight: 38.64g
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-964AF3
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint waste flake which may be of Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. Both the proximal and distal ends have broken off and there is some additional edge damage. There are ripples on the ventral surface. On the dorsal surface there are five main flaking scars and a piece of nodule cortex. Some of the flaking scars appear to reflect the removal of bladelets. The mottled light and dark grey flint has a mid gloss patina. Dimensions: 31.30mm by 25.91mm by 7.69mm Weight: 7.14g
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-963165
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy hooked tag dating to the post-medieval period. The artefact has survived well and all of its attributes are intact: curved hook, sub-oval body, trapezoidal attachment loop. The sub-oval tag features a bordered field decorated by a device which is difficult to discern (see notes, below). It appears to feature a cluster of small circles in its lower half and perhaps represents a thistle. No parallel has been found for such a device. Hooked tags of this form can be broadly dated to the 16th or 17th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR-9628F5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable blade fragment of Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The bulb of percussion has been removed from the blade flake and the distal end has broken off. There are slight ripples on the ventral surface and three main flaking scars of the dorsal surface. The mottled light and dark grey flint has a mid gloss patina. Dimensions: 21.41mm by 14.23mm by 2.25mm Weight: 1.07g
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tatworth and Forton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-95EB55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin. Hammered siver short cross penny, moneyer Nicole or Nichole, North Class 4-8, 1194-1247, Richard I, John or Henry III. Moneyers named Nichole worked at London and Canterbury, while Nicole worked at Kings Lynn and York. In two fragments, another fragment missing. Diameter 18.80mm, weight 0.76g & 0.29g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swarkestone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-95E4E3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vessel leg in the shape of a lions paw. splayed triangular paw, slim ankle expanding to a horizontal triangular pierced lug, then stepped down to a vertical spike. Probably 18th-19th century. Length (height) 30.88mm, width (across paw) 14.42mm, thickness 26.3mm, weight 8.51g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swarkestone', grid reference and parish protected.