Record ID: DENO-E82177
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap end, possibly of early medieval date, with a moulded zoomorphic terminal (c. AD 900 - 1400). The strap end has a narrow, tapering plate, split to accommodate the strap and with a single rivet centrally placed at the rounded attachment edge still in situ. The upper surface of the plate appears to have incised decoration, now very abraded and indistinct, possibly a series of lozenges and lines. The upper plate has chamfered edges. The lower plate appears undecorated. It is corroded and has patches of glossy dark green patina. It is slightly chippe…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-E75B29
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green patinated copper alloy buckle. D-shaped romanesque buckle, domes, very three dimensionally moulded decoration. Two backwards looking animals, griffin in right, dog on left. Suggested date: Medieval, 1100-1200 Length: 32.5mm, Height: 30.6mm, Thickness: 16mm, Weight: 30.03g
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C2B514
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible balance beam fragment. Pin like thing with loop at the top, upper end moulded in the shape of a very stylised animals head, middle with incised lines.. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1400 Length: 61.1mm, Width: 4.6mm, Thickness: 4.1mm, Weight: 4.40gms
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-41CF36
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, dating to the post medieval period (c. AD 1550 - 1700). The fitting is S shaped and oval in cross-section. Moulded animal head terminals (possibly dragons, serpents or avians) are present at either end, curving in opposite directions. The heads have brow ridges and rounded snouts or beaks. At the centre of the S is a waisted area with a moulded double quatrefoil resembling the Tudor rose. One of the heads retains an oval section hoop around its neck, 2.9 mm thick, 12 mm diam…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: NLM-EA0705
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. Cast D-shaped or single looped zoomorphic buckle frame with an expanded thickened outer edge bearing a nick as a pin rest on one side, with a narrowed strap bar grasped by a beast head at either end, the heads each having protruding oval eyes on either side. Viewed from above or below, it appears a pair of small swept-back ears accompanies each beast head. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 1000-1100 Length: 20.1mm, Height: 23.3mm, Thickness: 6mm, Weight: 7.26gms
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-BBF101
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy mount from an altar cross, a product of the Limoges industry of Central France (c. AD 1100 - 1300). This was a major centre of production for enamelled metalwork, particularly ecclesiastical pieces from the late 12th to mid 14th centuries. The mount is the shape of the letter T turned on its side, and is the left arm of the cross. The cross would most likely have been made up of four separate pieces, the three other arms representing the three remaining Evangelists - St John, St Mark, St Matthew. The image on this piece is most likely the Ox of St …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: NLM-BC3D92
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Brown copper alloy annular brooch. A zoomorphic design incorporates three animal heads which are stippled. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1300 Length: 25.9mm, Width: 22.5mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 2.22gms
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DENO-3D064A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cruciform bow brooch (c. AD 420 - 475). The head has an integrally cast half-round top knop. The head plate is sub-rectangular and has no wings or side-knops. The bow is deeply curved with a concave back surface, creating a V-shaped cross section. A series of incised lines separate the bow from the head and foot. The foot is worn but appears to be zoomorphic in design, with moulded, protruding eyes and a long snout, resembling a horse or dragon head. The reverse of the brooch has the remains of a catchplate. The pin…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-C5B53A
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy object, possibly part of a stirrup mount, possibly of Anglo-Scandinavian date (c. AD 900 - 1100). The object takes the form of a semi-cylindrical sheath with a convex exterior. The decoration is zoomorphic, possibly representing a wolf or dog head. Identification as a stirrup mount is based on similarity to other objects recorded on this database; SUR-7DD050, KENT-70A4C2 and SUR-51D12B. Length 23.5 mm, width 11.4 mm, thickness 2 mm and weight 3.3 g. 
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2023
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Record ID: NLM-E1AA7B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy with green patina, duck mount. Small duck with some inised lines on small round base. Originally dated as Medieval, this reporter would prefer Roman. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410. Height: 14.6mm, Length: 24.4mm, Width: 10.5mm, Weight: 5.32gms
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-7BF45D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy plate brooch. Zoomorphic plate brooch, Horse and rider, cells for enamel, now lost; Mackreth type OBJECT 2.1. Very bent. Suggested date: Late Roman, 250-300 Length/Height: 30.3mm, Width: 26.3mm, Thickness: 1.5mm, Weight: 4.61gms 
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: NLM-0017EC
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green patinated copper alloy strap end. Cast strap end, Thomas Class A type 2. A series of what looks like stylised antlers [four peltate or heart-shaped features] decorates the panel. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 800-850 Length: 35.2mm, Width: 8.1mm, Thickness: 2mm, Weight: 2.51gms
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-EDCCA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy brooch fragment. Foot and catchplate only of an Aberg I brooch. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 410-500 Length: 32.2mm, Width: 8.2mm, Thickness [?]: 9.1mm, Weight: 4.03gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-ECBF55
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-EBF0E4
Object type: PENANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green patinated copper alloy penannular brooch with small animal head terminals. Suggested date: Late Roman, 200-410 Length: 48.6mm, Width: 40.6mm, Band Diameter: 2.6mm, Weight: 4.39gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-EBC2A4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy strap end, Thomas Class A Type ?2. Most decoration worn off. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 800-850 Length: 37.9mm, Width: 11.6mm, Thickness: 2.8mm, Weight: 4.57gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-EA5734
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy strap end. Small strap end, very worn, Thomas Class A. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 800-850. Length: 33.1mm, Width: 9.3mm, Thickness: 2.6mm, Weight: 2.21gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-D7BA95
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy with brown patina, vessel mount. Cast cockerel sitting, hole in the bottom. MF notes that the stated weight would make this an unusually large example. Suggested date: Early Roman, 100-200 Length: 38.5mm, Height: 30mm, Width: 14.1mm, Weight: 22.36gms
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-DEE683
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy finger ring with intaglio, dating to c.AD 200 - 300. The ring fits Henig Type VIII and Guiraud type 3a. The ring band is slightly squashed giving it an oval appearance, it is D-shaped in section. The ring bezel is oval with raised sides which house the complete pale blue glass intaglio, the intaglio is of Romano-British imitiation with a jumbled design. The bezel is attached to the hoop by projecting triangular shaped shoulders which taper towards the hoop.  Height: 22.7 mm Width: 22.5 mm Thickness: 4.9 mm Weight: 3.91 g  
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ratcliffe on Soar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-808564
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Anglo-Saxon copper alloy openwork strap end formed from a folded sheet of copper alloy (c. AD 900 - 1100). The sides are parallel, the open (riveted) end is rectangular, the fold end abruptly narrows to two hinge strips, creating a blunt tongue-shape. The rear plate is undecorated and has two 1 mm drilled rivet holes with counterparts on the front plate. The front plate has openwork decoration reminiscent of the Winchester style (Thomas class E , dated 10th - 11th Century). There are traces of gilding along with a reddish brown patina Thomas describes as characteristic of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.