Record ID: DOR-039A53
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface lead token. A crudely cast sub angular token decorated with a moulded cross. Date: Post medieval  - c. 1500 - 1800 Dimensions: 13.07 mm x 12.09 mm x 1.26 mm  Weight: 1.55 g
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'All Canning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-9D7104
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The object is composed of a trapezoidal/sub-square, single loop frame with and ornate integral buckle plate.  The outer edge of the frame has a projecting notched lip. The tapering wire pin is recurved through a circular perforation at the junction between the frame and plate. The plate has ornate outer edges, it is sub-rectangular with an expanded section below the frame and two pairs of projecting spurs with semi-circular notches between. The lower edge has trilobed terminal. The front of the plate is decorated with…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-9D4289
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Early-Medieval date (AD 450-600). Small long cross, cross potent form. The object is composed of a square head with rounded outer edges, and four circular drilled holes, only one of which is intact. There is an outer, incised linear boarder on the upper, left- and right-hand edges of the plate. Within the linear boarders are repeating punched ring and dot motifs. From the lower edge the bow projects, it is D-shaped in section and curves out from the front of the brooch and down, it terminates in a recent transverse break. At the intersection of the …
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9D1CD2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of middle Early-Medieval date (AD 720-850). The head is ovoid shaped with a slightly flattened median band and flat top. All surfaces are decorated with a punched ring and dot motif. There are 11 ring and dots which cover the entire surface of the pin head with one on approximately every facet of the object. At the base of the head is a collar from which a circular cross-sectioned shaft extends terminating in a worn break. The metal has a green slightly pitted patina. Length: 25.52mm, Diameter (pin head): 9.41mm, Diameter (shaft): 2.05mm, Weight: 3.3g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-9D0FC2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Pin of Early-Medieval date (AD 700-900). The retained portion is composed of the head and a section of the shaft of the pin. The head is polyhedral, taking the form of a cuboid with truncated corners. A single ring-and-dot motif punch mark decorates each of the eight corners, with four such motifs are present on both the left- and right-hand sides and a single ring and dot on the upper face. The front and back of the pin head have four ring and dot motifs. The shaft is circular in cross-section and terminates in an old abrade break. The metal is da…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: KENT-9BC386
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early-Medieval Small-Long brooch, dating to AD 500-600.  Description: The brooch includes a rectangular head plate (width: 21.07mm x height: 15.8mm) that has an incised decoration of small incomplete oval dots as a border around the three outer edges. There are two small, pierced holes equidistant from the upper and side edges. There are two notches in the lower corners (at the same distance from the side edges as the upper holes) of the head plate, either side of the bow. The reverse of the head plate is undecorated and has an integ…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-879E3C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester Derivative Hinged (CD H)/T-shaped type, with elements of Trumpet and Polden Hill types (c.1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is comprised of the head, wings, half of the hinged pin, bow, foot and catch plate with a total length of 47.6mm. The semi-tubular wings (spanning 21.9mm wide) are decorated with end knops expanding upwards (c.4.6mm diameter) with transverse moulded collars decorations. The wings are perforated with an iron axis bar (evidenced by iron corrosion on one wing and at the slot) around which the copper alloy pi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-8736F1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy button, c.AD 1700-1800. A flat discoid button with a cast and drilled loop brazed to its back. The front bears a cast 10-pointed star with a central pellet, now worn and slightly corroded. The attachment loop has been squashed to the reverse of the button. Any maker's marks or identifications on the back have been lost.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8736D3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy button, c.AD 1700-1800. A flat discoid button with a cast and drilled loop brazed to its back. The front bears an incised motif comprising a central ring surrounded by six small circles interspersed with angled or spiral dots. The surface decoration may have been added with the aid of a hand-operated machine. There are the remains of gilding on the lowest point of the decoration. This button has been corroded and worn on all sides.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-873666
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silvered copper alloy livery button, c.AD 1700-1800. A single piece button with the remains of an integral loop and a slightly convex front. The face bears the incised design of a lion rampant, left and facing, above a twined rope, holding a crown. The reverse is slightly dished and has the base of a central integral attachment loop, where it had snapped off. Surrouding this is a maker's mark, too worn to be discernable.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-86C2DF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single trapezoidal loop buckle of probable post-medieval date, c. AD 1500-1800. All that remains of the buckle is the outside edge and a small part of the inside edge. The outside edge is flat and wide with an incised checkerboard design on the upper surface. No pin rest can be confidently identified. One end of the outer edge terminates just after the curve toward the inside edge. This is a worn break. The other end extends into a large sub-circular knop with a small part of the offset and narrowed bar projecting. Between the outer edge …
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: KENT-077183
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy disc brooch of Early Medieval date (c.AD 450-550). Description: The brooch is flat and circular in plan. The pin and spring mechanism are missing. On the front there is a four incised parallel ring motif; the rear is flat with the stumps for an in-line hinge lug and catch-plate. Measurements: Diameter: 27.00mm; Thickness: 1.98mm; The Highest Surviving Point of the Reverse Lug: 5.81mm; Weight: 7.47g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-06357C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Medieval copper alloy mount, in the form of a flat disc with a single integral bent spike.  Description: The mount/stud is formed from a flat copper alloy disc, with four equidistant round apertures forming the wide arms of the cross. There is a central ring and dot motif, with two rings and a central dot. At the centre of the reverse is a single integral rivet or spike. This bends, terminating at a blunted historic break. The object has a dark green patina. Measurements: Diameter of Plate: 18.40mm; Thickness: 1.51mm; Length of R…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Canterbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-9F2F93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete umbonate Roman copper alloy brooch dating to the period AD80-250.  The brooch is circular in plan with a raised outer border and a further border which is only partially present (25%).  It has a shallow domed boss which has a surface design of two concentric rows of 14 inlaid inverted traingles.  Two of these show evidence of dark coloured enamel.  At the centre of the design is a small indentation.  On the reverse is a hinge mechanism though the pin and catchplate are missing. The reverse is undecorated and light brown with a green patina.&n…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashby De La Launde and Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-8A8BD5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval-Modern tin alloy whistle, AD 1800-1950. This is the end section of of tin alloy whistle, decorated by a collar incised with adiamond-shaped grid pattern.
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-757AC7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Harness Pendant of Roman date (AD 100-200). The object is sub-heart shaped in plan with an integral upper suspension loop, which is circular with a central circular perforation set at 90 degrees to the plain of the pendant. The lower end of the pendant is tapered inward and terminates in a rounded lobe. Within the upper portion of the plate are two openwork pelta shaped motifs. Length: 46.58mm, Width: 20.84mm, Thickness (loop): 7.25mm, Thickness (plate): 2.79mm, Weight: 5.9g The metal is green with a pitted patina. This pendant is also similar to Roman Hors…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-754884
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring of Roman date (AD 200-300), of Henig Type VIII. The object is composed of an oval profile and rectangular sectioned band, with a raised central circular bezel which has an incised motif composed of a central annulet with short radiating lines around. The shoulders are keeled and the band tapers in toward the lower portion. The shoulders are decorated with an incised chevron flanking the bezel, forming a lozenge, with a single punched dot on the outer edge of each shoulder, and repeating short transverse lines on the outer edges of the shoul…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-0B9858
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy mount, circa AD 1500-1700. The fitting has a pointed oval or lozenge shape with a notch near one end.The outer surface is convex and has some green patina patches. There is some evidence of patterning around the edges. The reverse is concave and has a central pin which projects 7.8mm beyond the mount. Length:20.4mm; width: 10.3mm; thickness without the pin: 4.0mm; Weight: 1.89g
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Centre of Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-CA8C64
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Finger Ring of Roman date (AD 100-200). The object is composed of the bezel and shoulders, with the lower band section missing due to old, abraded breaks.  The object is C-shaped in section and rectangular in plan. The bezel is ovate and has four recessed quadrants leaving a raised cross between, forming four cells. Two of the cells, one upper and the other opposing diagonally within the lower quadrant, retain blue enamel. The remaining two cells retain no enamel. Length: 19.14mm, Width: 9.93mm, Thickness: 3.99mm, Weight: 2.4g The metal …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6028EA
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and the internal diameter of the hole measures 9.9mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with a geometric design in light relief.  The whorl is a light cream colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 26.6mm, thickness 13.4mm, weight 32g Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as th…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.