Record ID: BH-AD81C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver Voided long cross penny of Henry III, class 5b or 5c, 1250-ca.1256. Minted in London by Ricard. The coin is in good condition with little wear or corrosion. It measures 17.1mm diameter by 0.4mm thick and weighs 1.3g. [l-c5b-c]
Created on: Thursday 22nd December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kensworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-94B836
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Roman samian pottery sherds (of the same piece) from the base of a flat-bottomed bowl or plate. The nature of the fabric - which is mid orangey-red in colour with small calcareous inclusions and has a dark reddish-brown slip - may indicate an eastern Gaulish origin. The two sherds when pieced together measure 42mm long by 39.9mm wide and 6.3mm thick. They weigh 10.77g
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-949A81
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd from a Roman samian bowl of probable southern Gaulish origin. The outer surface has raised decoration of indeterminate form. The fabric is light pink and the slip is dark reddish-brown. The sherd measures 42.9mm long by 33mm wide and 6.7mm thick. It weighs 8.23g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-946C96
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd from the upper side of a Roman samian bowl of 1st to 3rd century AD date. The outer face of the sherd is decorated with a horizontal ovolo border and, as with the inner face, has lost most of its slip. The fabric is deep orange in colour and may indicate a central or eastern Gaulish origin. The sherd measures 33.4mm wide by 41mm high and 6.3mm thick. It weighs 8.10g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-93FEE6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of Roman samian ware, probably from a steep-sided bowl or cup, possibly similar to a Dragendorff type 33 (P.Webster, 1996, p.45) vessel. The fabric is light pinkish-orange and has a dark reddish-brown slip. It is most likely to have come from southern Gaul and probably dates from the 1st or 2nd century AD. The sides are slightly convex and there is a transverse groove near the lowest point of the outer face. The sherd is relatively unabraded and measures 42.2mm long by 29.4mm wide and 6.3mm thick. It weighs 9.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8205E3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron key of probable post-medieval date. The bow would originally have been oval but approximately half is now missing. The stem is of circular section, hollow, and has a collar at the bow end. The bit has a straight front vertical edge and, on the other side, two wards and two clefts. It measures 147.4mm long by 41.9mm wide and 14.4mm thick. It weighs 78.44g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-81AF06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver Voided long cross penny of Henry III. Wren Class Vc (1993, p. 56), 1250-ca.1256. Minted by Henri at London. [l-c5c] The overall surface detail is good, apart from a small area close to the edge, which has been poorly struck and is cracked. It measures 17mm diameter by 0.7mm thick and weighs 1.41g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8179A5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An asymmetrical copper-alloy buckle frame of probable late 16th to late 17th century AD date (R. Whitehead, 1996, p. 91). One side of the frame is roughly D-shaped and the other side is trapezoidal. There is a central axis bar which projects into a lobe at the top and bottom. The inner edges of the frame are slightly bevelled and are rough and poorly finished. The pin is missing. Overall, the object measures 26.8mm long by 18.8mm wide and 2.6mm thick. It weighs 3.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-814FC5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy belt or harness mount of probable 17th century AD date (B.Read, 2001, p. 34). The plate is a symmetrical design consisting of an inverted heart-shaped middle section which tapers upwards towards two side lobes and is finished off at either end by a single projecting lozenge section. On the reverse are two integral rivets, located one above the other and bent outwards. The object is bent and has traces of a corroded black tinning layer. It measures 45.5mm long by 19.4mm wide and 2.2mm thick. It weighs 6.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-812B22
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A frame from a single loop copper-alloy buckle of probable mid 13th to late 14th century AD date (R.Whitehead, 1996, p. 22). The piece is roughly D-shaped and has moulded decoration on its vertical outer edge, consisting on two lobes and a central pin rest. The axis bar is of square section and is offset from the rest of the frame. The pin is wrapped once around the axis bar and is made from a tapering and flattened copper-alloy wire. Overall, the object measures 18.6mm high by 14.8mm long and 2.2mm thick. It weighs 1.55g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-80B501
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy object of probable Roman date, but uncertain function. The piece appears to be a fragment from a circular disc and is similar in style to a number of Roman objects including circular mounts (see N.Crummy, 1983, p118-9) and 2nd century disc brooches (see R. Hattatt, 2000, p. 345-346). At the centre of the upper surface is a raised circular cell (now empty) and, extending outwards from this, a series of concentric grooves. The reverse is uneven and has no sign of a rivet or other means of attachment. The object measures 16mm long by 14.7mm wide and 1.…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8054D7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A four disc lead cloth seal of probable late 16th to early 17th century AD date. The object consists of four sub-circular discs (two on each side) joined by a connecting strip. One side has a blank upper disc and a left-facing lion rampant on the lower one (symbol of England). On the opposite side, the upper disc is also blank, whilst the lower one has the numbers "6 1(?) 4" above a monogram of the letters "NB" with a star at the top left. This information presumably relates to the merchant and the size of the cloth. The seal measures 26.4mm long by 12.4mm wide and 3.7mm th…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7F4CE3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy belt or harness mount of probable 17th century AD date (B. Read, 2001, p.35-37). The plate has two identical sections at the top and bottom, both of which have rounded corners, a single projecting knob at the centre point of the horizontal edge, and taper towards the centre. At this centre point the vertical edges jut out slightly to accomodate a cast five-petalled flower design. The remainder of the plate is decorated with raised scrolls. On the reverse are two projecting rivets of circular section. These are aligned vertically above one another and are bent outward…
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7EBCF3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II. Rose/orb jetton of late 16th to early 17th century AD date. It measures 20.9mm diameter by 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.56g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7E6E62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Nummus of 4th century AD date. The coin has an irregular flan and heavily worn and corroded surfaces. It measures 15mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7E3FA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age Bronze unit of Tasciovanus. The coin has reasonable surface detail but is slightly encrusted. It measures 15.1mm diameter by 2mm thick and weighs 1.98g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7DE631
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Nummus (possibly a heavily worn and/or clipped Ae 2) of Gratian, Valentinian II, Theodosius, or Magnus Maximus. The coin is incomplete and the surfaces are heavily worn and corroded. It measures 12.6mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 0.91g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7DC7C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper-alloy Ae 4 of 4th century AD date. The coin surfaces are heavily worn and corroded. There are two small, closely-spaced pierced holes close to the edge. The coin measures 14.4mm diameter by 1mm thick and weighs 0.98g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7DA1E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced copper-alloy Barbarous Ae 4 of House of Constantine. The coin has an irregular flan and slightly worn surfaces. The small circular hole has been pierced near the centre. The coin measures 16.7mm diameter by 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.66g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7D8954
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Barbarous Ae 4 of House of Constantine. The coin surfaces are heavily worn and the image has been struck off-centre. It measures 13.9mm diameter by 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.81g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baldock', grid reference and parish protected.