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Record ID: SF-643FEE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper-alloy early-medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) mount, perhaps from a shield-boss apex, possibly from a horse's harness. It consists of a circular copper-alloy plate with a raised beaded border around the outside of the outer face and raised chip-carved Style II zoomorphic interlace decoration in the centre, with a central circular recess on the front and two concentric recessed circles around it. There is evidence of gilding on the face, The reverse is covered with a thick layer of corroded iron, but has two raised ribs which could be the ends of two copper-…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westley Waterless', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E81573
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic decorative pouring spout or laver, probably from an ewer of the Late Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - AD 1500. This artefact has an integrally cast angular dog's head terminal with a tubular spout extending out from the dog's open sub lozenge-shaped mouth (internal diameter of spout: 6.5mm), the tube is gripped by the jaws of the dog. The dog's head has strongly pronounced ridges/ protrusions for the facial features, including broadly semi circular concave ears to either side of the head and heavy ridged eyebr…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-645A9C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable purse bar fragment. A cast D-section bar with a double collar separating bar from a small pointed ridged and possibly zoomorphic terminal (cf. Williams Class A), and with a U-shaped drilled loop projecting from its flat side. If the identification were sustained this would have been an unusually light and dainty purse. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval, 1450-1550 Length: 34.7mm, Height: 13.8mm, Thickness (bar): 6mm, Weight: 4.49gms
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5508CC
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) stirrup terminal. The object is an elongated, tubular shape, C-shaped in cross-section with an open concave reverse and zoomorphic moulding on the outer face and sides. The centre of the lower end of the outer face projects downwards culminating in a rounded point representing the snout of an animal. Above this the outer face is decorated with a moulded 'eye' to eithe side, each consisting of a sub-oval loop with a pellet pupil in the centre and behind each eye a moulded 'ear' projects. The holl…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-54E330
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy strap-end of 9th Century date. All that remains is the zoomorphic 'mouse/bat' terminal which is broadly triangular in shape. It is worn, with the zoomorphic details not clearly visible.  Length: 16.99mm Width: 8.35mm Weight: 1.51g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-5435BB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible buckle fragment, as kindly suggested by the finder. A small cast loop with a markedly projecting lip in the zoomorphic form of a pointed beast head with prominent sub-triangular eyes or ears upstanding on top and with a grooved or hollowed underside; the putative strap bar is absent. The reddish tint of the metal is a feature often associated with Anglo-Scandinavian metalwork. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Length: 20.3mm, Height: 14.7mm, Thickness (at snout): 2.3mm, Weight: 1.25gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calcethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-52BFC1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. The lower part of the bow of a great square-headed brooch, in two joining fragments extending from below a putative mid-bow moulding [lost]. The uppermost part bears opposed sub-triangular lappets occupied by Salin style I decoration with a rectangular panel between them. The top of the rectangular panel is marked by a horizontal rib in relief with close-spaced cuts across it. The sides of the panel bear traces of a border of small crescentic stamps forming a zig-zag line to either side. A horizontally grooved but otherwise plain basal rib completes the re…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raithby cum Maltby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3C80B7
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval vessel  lug. The zoomorphic terminal has with two wide slanting grooves for ears, two vertical grooves for eyes, a V-shaped groove on either side for the open mouth, and a moulded groove running around the top to form an up-turned nose. A hole runs right through along the long axis from the back of the head to the open mouth, and this contains part of a rectilinear handle. An example from a shallow sheet-metal bowl (not a chafing dish) is published in Egan 1998, fig. 143. The surface of the metal is slightly corroded and the breaks are…
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combs', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-D71CAE
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date (approx 1200-1400). The seal matrix is circular in shape. The obverse features a central motif of a bird holding a branch? head facing its wing (possibly a dove or an eagle) set within a beaded border. The legend around the circumference reads X SIGILLVM AMORIS meaning Seal of Love. The reverse is undecorated, is flat save for a slight central, vertical ridge which results in a complete suspension loop. Overall the seal matrix is in good condition but the central motif is quite damaged and the exact…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-D24E25
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy zoomorphic knife end cap, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. The cap has an oval base from which project two animal (dogs) heads facing away from each other. They are separated by a deep central groove (bifurcated). The dogs are simply decorated with sunken eyes and moulded snouts. The oval base has retained traces of iron from the blade.  Height: 18 mm Width: 17.4 mm Thickness: 8.5 mm Weight: 10.57 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-43E58C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stirrup mount dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). As Williams (1997) Class A, Type 1 The mount is broadly pentagonal in shape with curved edges; it has a flat base and rounded apex. Along the edges are adjeacent protruding knops, two near the top and two pairs at the middle. At the base are two iron attachment rivets that are worn to the surface level. At the apex is a small circular attachment hole that measures 3.2mm in diameter. The face is decorated with an incised design of a pair of beasts entwined at the apex of the mount. The reve…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B0571F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy and iron mount, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1900. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is flat with the remnants of iron pins or studs and embedded into it. Diameter: 35.2 mm Thickness: 14.8 mm Weight: 75.3 g A number of similar objects are recorded on the database e.g: LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881 and YORYM-0E94A7. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some looking very recent. As yet, their function is uncertain but …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LEIC-B0537A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast lead-alloy and iron mount, dating to c.AD 1600 - 1900. The mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by its mane. The reverse is flat with the remnants of iron pins or studs and embedded into it. Diameter: 34.9 mm Thickness: 15 mm Weight: 79.2 g A number of similar objects are recorded on the database e.g: LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881 and YORYM-0E94A7. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, some looking very recent. As yet, their function is uncertain but may be harne…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-AF4523
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron stirrup mount. Cast sub-triangular copper alloy plate with a thick stepped basal flange projecting at an oblique angle. The copper alloy plate bears symmetrical moulded decoration in a sunken field, Williams Class A Type 2B, possibly representing two beasts facing each other and looking upwards at a globe which may itself depend from moulded strips below the apical trefoil top, which is spurred to achieve that form. Three heavy iron fixing pins pass through the plate at its apex and towards either bottom corner. This type is most commonly reported – three ex…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-ADFCFA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. The lower part of a cruciform brooch, from below the mid-bow, which is evidenced by the turned-up end of this fragment.  Below this, incised paired lines limit a plain field with a triple moulded collar below it. This in turn gives way to a possibly human mask with brows and a basal pair of slightly expanded nostrils. It is possible that human and equine masks were combined at this terminal. The stub of an integrally cast catch plate remains behind the upper part of the fragment. The back of the object is slightly concave below the catch plate. The su…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AD84AD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle. A massy cast D-shaped buckle with an expanded and thickened textured outer edge with a broad grooved collar towards either end and a narrowed strap bar whose ends are grasped by biting beast heads; the centre of the strap bar is notched to receive a pin [lost]. This is a somewhat massier version of a buckle form usually ascribed to the 11th century. A wider date range is offered with deference to its atypical features. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1100 Length: 19.8mm, Height: 27mm, Thickness (at outer edge): 6mm, Weight: 9.56gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-ACBE4C
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end. Cast elongated oval zoomorphic strap end with a beast head terminal with drilled dots for nostrils and eyes and moulded nostrils, with a bordered panel of  incised vegetal ornament which ends in two short curls beyond which are a pair of rivets of diameter 2.5mm and length 3.1mm with burred ends which pass through the split inner or proximal end of the object; Thomas Class A Type 1 subtype possibly axvi. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 800-850 Length: 37.9mm, Width: 12.9mm, Thickness (overall): 2.3mm, Weight: 4.34gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-AC9CB4
Object type: MANICURE SET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, zoomorphic Manicure set or Chatelaine of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is composed of a Cockerel shaped body, with a hollow body, which is piriform in plan. The tail is missing, leaving only a short upward projecting spur, due to an old, abraded break. The neck is curved and expands to form the lozenge shaped head, with an upper projecting undulating comb, and flanked by downward projecting wattles, with left of which is missing due to an old, abraded break. The head tapers in to form a sharp beak. The body retains an incomplete upper loop, and one larg…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-AC7A2D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of Anglo Scandinavian 'Urnes' style dating to c.AD 850-1100, most likely Thomas' Class G. The object is sub-rectangular in plan. One end is wedge-shaped with a split end, the other is a trapezoidal terminal containing a trapezoidal aperture. The object has a larger trapezoidal aperture towards the centre of the object. There is a central raised animal mask at the junction between the wedge-shaped attachment end and the central aperture. Between the two apertures is a raised design possibly forming part of the body or limb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-9733BE
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Bracelet of Roman date (AD 43-410). The fragment is one terminal of what would have been penannular in form. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan, with one end, the other end terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. In section the object is broadly flat save for the bulbous terminal which is D-shaped. The bulbous terminal is moulded forming a simplistic snakes head. The rectangular body has two outer ridges forming a border. The reverse is undecorated. Length: 39.62mm, Width: 9.08mm, Thickness: 3.30mm, Weight: 4.9g The m…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.