Record ID: BH-F9D876
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver sceat, series E, of continental origin dating AD 695 - 740. The coin is in good condition, with little wear or corrosion. It measures 10.9mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.16g. EMC 2006.0013
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A1D534
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete corroded iron arrowhead. The arrowhead has a pronounced central socket, circular in section and which is now damaged around the mouth. The arrowhead itself is small and compact and is roughly leaf shaped, now missing its tip. The object is heavily corroded and it is difficult to distinguish the barbs, but these were presumably positioned downwards and close to the socket. The faces of the arrowhead are flat without a central rib. There is some material remaining in the socket, possibly a wooden shaft. The object is 69.6mm long, 19.16mm wide, 3.12mm thick and weighs 10.8g. It…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-26DA74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Republican denarius or denarius serratus with probably a bearded laureate head of Jupiter on S (dot) C downwards behind the bust. Reverse showing quadriga right. Possibly of moneyer Q Antonius Balbus, 83-2 BC; (RRC 364/1d; BMCRR Rome 2750)
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-340092
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver coin of Roman date. Denarius of Domitian (81-96), Rome, AD 92, IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva right. The coin has very little wear and is only slightly corroded. It measures 18mm diameter by 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.1g. RIC II (2nd ed) 739
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-342277
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman coin. Radiate of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), Unclear standing figure. Style of bust suggests a later C Mint issue. The surfaces of the coin are heavily worn and corroded. It measures 22mm diameter by 2mm thick and weighs 4.01g. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6E5CA4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast pelta-shaped probable mount, seemingly of copper-alloy, with traces of white metal (probably tinning or solder). No means of attachment survive. It is probably Roman in date. Measures 34.3mm wide by 23.8mm high and 6.2mm thick. It weighs 19g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6F2917
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), reverse and mint unclear. The coin surfaces are heavily worn and corroded. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2005
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-719055
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II, AD 268-270. The coin has little wear but is slightly encrusted. It measures 18.2mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 2.09g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7371A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Galley left (with mast) and waves. C Mint, QC. RIC V, pt 2, p. 569, no. 128. The surfaces of the coin are corroded. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-839C77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Q-Radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), VIRTVS AVG, Galley left with mast, cabin and crew unclear; waves unclear. Original record stated Mint of London, QL, but exergue very unclear. RIC V, pt 2, p. 563, cf. 55. The coin surfaces are worn and slightly corroded. This coin has been considered for Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC. It is probable that the mint can be confirmed by style.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-851890
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (367-83), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Mint unclear, 367-78. The coin is incomplete and worn. It measures 17mm diameter by 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.6g.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-857724
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Mint unlcear, 364-78. The coin surfaces are heavily worn and corroded. It measures 17mm diameter by 2mm thick and weighs 2.91g.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-86C5F6
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman lead steelyard weight. The weight is bi-conical and has a central longitudinal hole and the remains of an iron loop at one end. It measures 28.7mm high by 27.2mm wide and weighs 81.51g.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-86E8E2
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman lead steelyard weight. The weight is bi-conical and has a flattened underside and a central hole containing a corroded iron loop, which would have served as a suspension loop. It measures 46.2mm high by 45.5mm wide and weighs 409.2g.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-88BCB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
North Thames (Catuvellauni/Trinovantes). Bronze unit, possibly of Cunobelin. The coin surfaces are heavily worn and corroded.
Created on: Friday 4th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-98FA53
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, bent, and corroded Roman copper alloy pin. The head is hemispherical and undecorated and measures 8.7mm in diameter by 4.8mm high. The shaft is sub-circular in section and measures 17.5mm long by 3.1mm in diameter. The overall length of the pin is 23mm. The weight is 2.92g.
Created on: Saturday 5th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-991888
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Allectus (AD 293-6) (Reece Period 14), probably ORIENS AVG, Sol standing left. Mint unclear, S P//[ ]. This coin has been noted for Sam Moorhead's Corpus for RIC. The surfaces are slightly worn and encrusted. It measures 21mm diameter by 1.8mm thick and weighs 4.27g.
Created on: Saturday 5th March 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B21F44
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild Class 1 and dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman date, 50BC-50AD. The object has been cast in one piece and has two hemispherical bosses set side by side. The loop is an inverted triangle in shape and is bent at approximately ninety degrees at the bottom. It measures 18mm high by up to 17mm wide. The loop is 13mm wide at the top. The overall thickness is 12mm and the weight is 6.09g. These items have been found on Roman military sites and it is assumed that they are items of Roman military equipment. This particular type, …
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2005
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B2E7E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
North Thames (Catuvellauni/Trinovantes). Bronze unit, uncertain attribution (possibly Addedomaros). The coin is in good condition with only a small amount of corrosion.
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C13621
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy thimble of late medieval to early post-medieval date. An open top 'sewing ring' thimble probably dating from the late 15th to mid 16th century AD. The object is bent and damaged and has a diameter of approximately 17mm at the bottom, tapering to 13mm at the top. Its outer face has seven irregular horizontal rows of closely-spaced circular indentations. It measures 13.7mm high and weighs 3.80g. From the photograph, there appears to be an overlapping seam. If this is an original feature, it suggests a date of c. 1200-1450 (Read 2018, 8-10).
Created on: Monday 7th March 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashwell', grid reference and parish protected.