Record ID: BH-278101
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of Late Early-Medieval to Medieval date. The mount is sub-triangular, with outward bowing sides and a damaged apex loop. The decoration, executed in high relief, depicts a lion standing right, its left paw raised, its head and neck tilted backwards. The tail loops beneath the body, back across it and terminates above, in a loop which touches the ear of the animal. The head is located central to the top of the panel, the splayed jaws immediately below a rounded lobe protruding downwards from the apex loop. There are two circular perforations within…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shabbington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E6A683
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy disc brooch, dating from the early part of the Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period. Just over half of the disc remains, the rest having been lost in antiquity. At the middle of the flat upper surface, there is an incomplete punched ring-and-dot mark, with two concentric grooves around a central perforation. This central mark was originally surrounded by a ring of further such marks, three of which occupy the perimeter of the remaining portion of plate. The damaged hinge, located on the back of the brooch, approximately 5mm down from the top edge, consists…
Created on: Saturday 12th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fritwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A98075
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy object, probably dating from the Late Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The artefact comprises a sub-rectangular plate with relief-moulded decoration of typical Winchester style knotwork. The central element of the design consists of a vertical strand which bifurcates at either end. The base of the central strand is overlain by a horizontal strand which extends into an elaborate border. It is possible that the central element of the panel is a depiction of a human-like figure standing facing, his arms and legs splayed as if tied up. A moulded ornament…
Created on: Friday 27th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-6D09D1
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy hooked tag of probable Late Early-Medieval date. The item consists of a sub-rectangular plate which narrows towards the bottom, where there is the remains of a rearward hook. There are two circular rivet holes, located a short distance below the horizontal top side, and the edges have been decorated by means of a number of angled, parallel incisions. Dimensions: 27.6mm long, up to 14.2mm wide, 1.2mm thick. Weight: 2.3g. Similar hooked tags were found in excavations in Winchester, the date of the contexts ranging from the 10th to 14th centuries (Hinton in Biddle 19…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cranfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-6BAE65
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap fitting of the 'ball ended' type of late early-medieval to medieval date (c. 11th century). The artefact comprises a sub-rectangular plate of flat section, the upper surface surface and sides embellished with moulded and incised decoration. At the top of the strap-end the sides angle upwards, towards a broken central projection. Just above halfway there is a pair of moulded transverse ridges, separated from each other by a central groove and extending slightly beyond the limits of the strap-end's vertical sides. Immediately below these ridges is an incised salt…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EB4800
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin, probably dating from middle part of the Early-Medieval period, but possibly later. The flattened sub-globular head is decorated by a series of deep, 'V-shaped' grooves. The vertical grooves extend downwards from the central point of the top of the head. There are no further incisions in the top of the head, but on the vertical sides, there are three incised horizontal rings, creating a series of segments. At its base the head tapers into the circular-sectioned shaft, the remaining portion of which is bent. A collar, grooved to give a ropework appearan…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E9F694
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval Merovingian silver denier produced in the Bourges region of Aquitaine, dating from c. 680-c. 740. Ref: Grierson and Blackburn 1986: pl. 28 nos. 585-7. Dimensions: 12.5mm diameter, 1.2mm thick. Weight: 1.22g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D79520
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy pin of Middle Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. The head of the pin is polyhedral, taking the form of a cuboid with truncated corners. Eight of the thirteen surfaces are ornamented with a punched ring-and-dot mark. A single collar separates the head from the circular-sectioned shaft, which is missing its point and has been bent into a 90 degree angle. Dimensions: up to 35.8mm long; head: 8.4mm high, up to 5.7mm wide. Weight: 2.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Billington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-685AA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Large flat cross-shaped brooch made from silver, gold and niello, now incomplete and bent. The cross has outward-curved ends to the arms and inward-curved angles between; the end of one arm is missing. The cross has a narrow undecorated border, and in the centre is a circular reserved area with a central perforation for a missing rivet. Reserved strips run from the border to the central reserved circle, forming a diagonal cross. In the centre of each surviving arm-terminal is another reserved circle, each with a separate silver rivet. The rivets are set within a beaded…
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-591D83
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy artefact, possibly representing the bow from an Early-Medieval key. The artefact takes the form of an openwork lozenge, the internal angles of which are linked by a cross. The crudely executed piece has arms of oval section and there is an ovoid knop on each point. Close examination of these knops gives no indication that any has been broken or cut off; however, if the removal of the stem occurred in antiquity, it is possible that this point may have subsequently worn smooth. Dimensions: 29.2mm long, 28.3mm wide, 4mm thick. Weight: 5.46g. Openwork bows with intern…
Created on: Friday 30th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 30th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C7AAB1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Cnut (1016-1035). Short cross type, minted 1029-1036. Moneyer: LEOFPOLD (Leofwold) ON LV (London). North no. 790 (1980: 129). Dimensions: Not recorded.
Created on: Friday 23rd March 2012
Last updated: Friday 23rd March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B43425
Object type: EAR SCOOP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval copper-alloy ear-scoop. The exact means of construction of this piece is uncertain, but it would appear than the lower half of the shaft has been cast as a solid piece, while the upper portion has been formed by folding inwards the two sides of an integrally cast sheet. No such folding has taken place at the loop, which has a horizontal top, converging sides and a single circular perforation. The upper surface of the head also bears a number of transverse grooves, and these continue into the rectangular-sectioned shaft. The basal scoop has been crudely formed by sq…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battlesden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-216341
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval copper-alloy strap-end. The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan, the slightly convex long sides gradually converging towards the base. At the top is the split attachment, with a central gap, into which the now-missing strap would have slotted and been held in place by the two (surviving) rivets. The horizontal upper side of the damaged attachment appears to have a 'V-shaped' cut-out at its centre, while the upper surface bears an incised pelta. The rectangular panel which occupies much of the upper surface of the strap-end is decorated with an incised pattern whic…
Created on: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-20FA85
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval copper-alloy strap-end. The artefact is roughly rectangular in plan, having slightly convex long sides. It is of stout construction and has been formed by joining together two plates of equal size, a central gap retained at the top to allow insertion of the now-missing strap. This strap would have been held in place by a single rivet, the circular hole for which survives, located centrally, a short distance below the horizontal top side of the strap-end. Immediately beneath this rivet hole, a poorly formed 'U-shaped' groove with internal saltire has been incised i…
Created on: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-207577
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup terminal of probable 11th century date. The artefact is semi cylindrical for two thirds of its length. At the slightly narrower end, it bends upwards at approximately 30 degrees, the shorter projection being of rectangular section and also having a hollow underside. Both ends of the mount appear to be damaged. On the underside, the edges bear traces of a possible solder. The piece measures 31.5mm long, up to 10.3mm wide, 6.8mm high and weighs 5.49g.
Created on: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-204430
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy stirrup mount, probably dating from around the 11th century. The piece takes the form of a half cylinder, the underside open, the upper surface decorated with the remains of an outward-facing zoomorphic head. The object measures 13.1mm long, 10.9mm wide, 6.9mm high and weighs 2.56g. The form of this piece suggests it may be one of the shorter mounts from the top of the stirrup arch (see Williams 1997: fig. 4).
Created on: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Hadham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-202AA4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Middle Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. The head is roughly ovoid, with a small, flat area at the top. A punched ring-and-dot mark occupies this flattened area and there are also three horizontal bands of such marks below. A single collar separates the head from the circular-sectioned shaft, only a short length of which remains. The lack of patination on this break indicates a relatively recent break. The object measures 10.3mm long, 6.4mm wide and weighs 1.1g.
Created on: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Last updated: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-B55F03
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap-end, probably dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The body of the strap-end consists of a cast sphere with a knob projecting downwards from its base, and four other such knobs, equally spaced, forming a horizontal band around its centre. The damaged attachment end comprises two flat plates which project vertically upwards from the body, separated from each other by a 'V-shaped' gap, in which there is a trace of iron corrosion or mineralised leather. The object measures 26.4mm long, up to 19.4mm wide and weighs 6.8g. Several similar strap-ends h…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-62B074
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The mount takes the form of a cross, the base of which flares towards an angled flange. The three uppermost arms are of semicircular section, of roughly equal length and have squared ends. The flaring bottom arm is decorated with a double-sided, inverted 'V'. The area at the inner ends of the three short arms has been perforated by a rivet hole, which retains corroded remnants of the iron rivet. A second, empty, rivet hole is located directly below, at the centre of the angled flange. Traces of …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-623277
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount, dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The mount is sub-pentagonal in plan and decorated with a symmetrical zoomorphic design. On either side of the mount, extending from the apex, is a downward-facing animal head. The deeply curved snout protrudes beyond the width of the straight side below, the tip of the snout, the brow ridge and ear taking the form of rounded lobes. A further such lobe is located a short distance down from the apex, although what it represents is unclear. The inner parts of the design are represented through the …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington', grid reference and parish protected.