Record ID: NARC-312BFD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a double looped sub-rectangular frame with a lipped outer edges, contracted sides and knops flanking the narrowed strap bar and six grooves in the outer edges. The wire pin is missing. Length: 54.71mm, Width: 51.19mm, Thickness: 4.69mm, Weight: 16.7g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-310F9A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a double looped sub-rectangular frame with a lipped outer edge, contracted sides flanking the narrowed strap bar and three grooves in outer edge. The wire pin is retained, recurved and tapering around the strap bar. Length: 53.44mm, Width: 52.86mm, Thickness: 2.91mm, Weight: 20.0g The metal is brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F24035
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1690-1720). The object is composed of one end and one partial side of a Sib-rectangular frame. The sides are concave with engraved three grooves in the end of the frame. Length: 20.74mm, Width: 35.63mm, Thickness: 2.87mm, Weight: 5.2g The frame retains white metal/tin coating.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-DC246A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Crotal bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of approximately 1/4 of the lower hemisphere of the bell. There is a section of raised circumferential mid-rib retained with minor portions of the upper hemisphere retained above. The bell is of single cast form. The retained lower portion is decorated with a radiating linear 'sunburst' pattern. Length: 30.63mm, Width: 36.27mm, Thickness (body): 2.78mm, Weight: 10.0g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E00D0D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Crotal bell of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is composed of approximately 1/4 of the lower hemisphere of the bell. There is a section of raised circumferential mid-rib retained with minor portions of the upper hemisphere retained above. The bell is of single cast form. The retained lower portion is decorated with a radiating linear 'sunburst' pattern. Length: 22.61mm, Width: 28.70mm, Thickness (body): 1.77mm, Weight: 5.7g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: IOW-B47225
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy, double looped, annular buckle, c.AD 1650-1720. The buckle frame is complete, only missing the pin. The buckle frame is sub annular shape, with a trefoil knop located at either end of the central bar. These knops are decorated by three lines radiating from the centre; no other decoration is present on the buckle. For a similar example, see WMID-E4F120.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-690703
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy Dandy/Tombac button, c.AD 1700-1800. The button is made of tombac (an alloy of mostly copper and zinc with some other elements). The button is composed of a circular flat disk with the remains of an attachment loop in the centre of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised star, made of six caridnal points with smaller rays between each point. There is a faint incised border round the edge, but this has been obscured by wear.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-80BED4
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy purse bar of late Medieval or early post-Medieval date (AD 1450-1550). Williams Class A1. The object consists of the frame of two circular-sectioned arms extending from a rounded mid-section boss which is perforated vertically through its centre to hold the shanked loop or swivel. The boss is decorated an incised, abraded linear motif. The loop is held in place by a hemispherical knop at the lower end, from which a narrowed circular sectioned shaft extends running through the boss, the loop then expands into a large ovate loop with a collar betwe…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: IOW-40DCE8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1570-1700. This is a rectangular buckle that is missing its pin. The double loop buckle is rectangular in plan with a central straight sided axis bar creating a rectangular loop either side of it. It is rectangular in cross section with slightly rounded outer edges on its outer surface. The obverse face has been decorated with a series of incised diagonal lines. The reverse face has file marks across the surface. The buckle is a medium brown colour with green patches.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-357D68
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Post Medieval copper alloy double-loop shoe buckle dating c. AD 1720-90. The buckle frame is rectangular in form with rounded corners and it has a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The spindle and chape are now missing. The upper surface of the frame is decorated with a moulded groove around the edge. The point of attachment for the spindle is thicker, and is expanded towards the missing spindle and on the reverse. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The frame has a mid green patina and is curved to fit around a sho…
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-B6D6AD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs dating c.AD 1600-1700. The plate is sub-oval in shape with a trefoil terminal.  It is waisted between the trefoil and the main body which is decorated with six vertical incised lines at the opposing end which is pointed. The reverse of the mount is flat and slightly concave with two integral short lugs, one on each end of the mount. One lug is bent outwards, the other, behind the trefoil is broken with a worn break.  The mount is a darkish green colour with light green corros…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: WREX-D785A8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete unidentified lead object of uncertain date and function, possibly post medieval or later in date (1500-1750AD). The object is sub rectangular in plan and section.  Each of the long face of the object is decorated with a series of grooves or cut marks – each side is different.  On one face there is a line running the length of the object that suggests a fold, perhaps indicating how the object was original formed.  Neither end of the object is decorated. Measurements:  Length. 47.1mm; width: 10.3mm; thickness: 10.6mm; weight: 45.47g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kyme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-C1BDDE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1720). The object is a double loop sub-oval buckle with rounded strap ends, the frame is narrowed at the strap bar (now missing) with moulded decoration at the narrowed sides and notched and incised central aspect on each end. Length: 37.49mm, Width: 22.99mm, Thickness: 3.88mm, Weight: 7.3g The metal is dark green in colour with a smooth patina. Whitehead, P 71, No 448
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: NARC-CC6542
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Strap Mount of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is in the form of a domed scallop shell. The upper surface is slightly domed which the lower surface is concave. The upper surface is decorated with repeating, incised, radiating lines. The object tapers at its base. The back of the object is undecorated and retains a portion if a circular sectioned integral rivet within the centre of the tapered portion. Length: 29.85mm, Width: 37.71mm, Thickness: 2.83mm, Weight: 16.5g The metal is green/brown with a slightly pitted patina. Similar examples ca…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
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Record ID: NARC-377052
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a trapezoidal shoe buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has a moulded boarder line around the outer edge of each loop, moulded pin rests engraved with opposing oblique lines with three transverse knops over each spindle hole. The pin and chape are partially retained around the strap bar. Length: 35.53mm, Width: 28.40mm, Thickness: 4.34mm, Weight: 9.3g The metal is dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Whitehead, P 99, No 625
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: NARC-2353F8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Vessel of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1750). The object is a body sherd, the fabric dark orange/brown and is hard and gritty with frequent mica inclusions. The outer surface has an applied circumferential line, with repeating short lines longitudinally. Height: 30.66mm, Width: 36.24mm, Thickness: 8.65mm, Weight: 10.0g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: NARC-EAAD15
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Seal Matrix of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The object is conical in form and composite in construction. The handle separately cast and is partially missing, the upper portion terminating in a transverse break, but which would likely have formed a trefoil-shaped suspension loop. The upper surface of the die has a moulded, repeating decorative pattern consisting of radiating double lines with semi-circular terminals, between each double linear motif are three raised lozenges. The die face is ovate and inscribed, in retrograde, with outer scrollwork,…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: NARC-B1A2E4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Crotal bell of a single cast form of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. There are two sound holes, one larger, one on either side of the integral rectangular suspension loop. The loop projects from the upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere is composed of two circular sound holes close to the ridge between which is a rectangular sound slot, one half of the lower hemisphere is missing die to old, abraded breaks. The retained side of the lower hemisphere is decorated w…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: NARC-F1EDC9
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Ferrule of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1800). The object is composed of a circular band, D shaped in section, with a simple visible butt joint.  The object is decorated with an upper and lower collar between which are repeating longitudinal grooves. The outer surface retains a minor amount of gilding. Diameter: 14.94mm, Diameter (internal): 9.05mm, Height: 8.57mm, Thickness: 3.01mm, Weight: 4.8g. The metal is light green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: SWYOR-AADDC2, NLM…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: IOW-B5D826
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy furniture fitting, c.AD 1700-1900. This fitting is a decorative post cap made from a sheet of copper alloy, probably stamped into shape with stamped linear decoration. This would be used to cap the end of a post or rod, either outside or inside.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.