Record ID: CORN-E6A74B
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An intact copper-alloy Roman teret ring, of probable Roman dating (43 - 100 AD). It has a dark grey-green patina (90%), with patches of red-brown (10%), which is probable iron staining. On one side of the circular rein fitting, there is a relatively thick, sub-cylindrical protrusion, which likely functioned as the attachment between the horse's harness, and the teret ring. It has no discernible decoration, except four raised lines, running horizontally down its two longest edges and meeting at the the ring. On the opposite side of the ring from this 'attachment', there is …
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-A82728
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy probable contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 355-361 (Reece period 17). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse (fallen horseman). Possibly mint of Lyon. The surface has significantly flaked away on the obverse, so that only the top and back of the head can be seen.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-A3D881
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring of uncertain date, possibly of Iron Age to Roman c. 300 BC - AD 200.  It is circular, with a circular cross section although the inner face is slightly flattened, perhaps as a result of wear. There is no decoration. It is slightly pitted and has an even dark patina.  Dimensions: It is 38mm outside diameter and the wire is 4mm diameter.   It is similar to SUSS-EA79B9, the entry for which notes - 'Rings are very difficult to date and there are numerous similar rings on the PAS database which may ha…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-7DBDA9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval harness pendant with suspension mount. The pendant is shaped like an eagle, wings folded and head turned left, although is now heavily corroded obscuring much of the details. A suspension loop projects from the apex of the bird's head, positioned at a right-angle to it. This loop sits between two parallel loops projecting from the lower edge of the mount and all three are covered with iron corrosion suggesting that they were secured by an iron pin originally. Above the the main body of the mount is small and rounded with a single a…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-7D436E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern copper-alloy harness fitting, dating to c.AD 1900 - 2000. The object comprises of a circular body with openwork decoration, it is D-shaped in section. In the centre is a horse standing, an almond shaped eye is present on its head, the mane has been kept short and muscles are defined in its legs. The tail is curved back. The horse is stood on a rectangular bar which is decorated with diagonal lines.  Length: 52.4 mm Width: 40.9 mm Thickness: 6.8 mm Weight: 25.29 g Other examples can be found here: https://www.nationalhorsebrasssociety.org.uk/Core/Horse-Brass/Pages/te…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-679DC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus from the House of Constantine (c. AD 307-361) dating to the period c.AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse (fallen horseman). Unclear mint..  Mint of Trier.
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: BH-005A16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy core for a gold plated stater of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni, struck by Addedomaros, c.45-25 BC. 'Addedomaros Sprial' Type. Obverse: six armed wreath spiral, three crescents at centre. Reverse: Horse right, cornucopiae below, three horse muzzles. As ABC no. 2517; VA 1620; BMC 2396-2404.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-0012A3
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy ring of uncertain date and function. The object is circular in both plan and section. No decoration is evident. The metal has a brown patina and is worn. The object is 35.09mm in diameter, 4.77mm wide, 5.63mm thick and weighs 14.48g. Similar examples recorded with uncertain dates and function include YORYM-EE7A1E and YORYM-9A16DA. A further example, recorded as LANCUM-0B78D2, is described as a late Bronze to Early Iron Age "horse trapping" though no supporting evidence is cited. LANCUM-06AA41 also states that 'similar rings have been discovered i…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Londesborough area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-FFE3BC
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medieval horse harness pendant that comprises of four circular loops arranged in a cross pattern, situated at the base of each angle at the junction between each loop is a small outwardly projecting linier tab and each junction.  Thin the centre of the mount is a forward face human head hat has an oval head with a pointed chin a slot mouth and raised nose; an oval border frames the eyes and stepped hair with an undulating edge fames the top and upper sides of the head. At the top of the uppermost loops is a rectangular tab that would have been the base of a suspensi…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EB47D1
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Medieval to Post Medieval dating AD 1100-1650, possibly (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The ring is circular in form with a broadly oval cross section with flattened sides and bevelled internal edges. The ring has a dark green to black coloured worn surface patina. The ring measures 26.5 mm external diameter, 18.7 mm internal diameter and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.5 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993: p. 82, Fig 47). Margeson describes them as being …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EB12C5
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Medieval to Post Medieval dating AD 1100-1650, possibly (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The ring is circular in form with a broadly oval cross section with flattened sides and bevelled internal edges. The ring has a dark green coloured worn surface patina. The ring measures 27.5 mm external diameter, 19.6 mm internal diameter and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993: p. 82, Fig 47). Margeson describes them as being suspension rin…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-EAEC7B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy one-piece crotal bell of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The bell is spherical and hollow, separated into two hemispheres by an integral raised circumferential ridge. An integral sub-rectangular attachment loop projects from the apex of the upper hemisphere with an semi-circular aperture. The upper hemisphere displays two circular sound holes. The lower hemisphere has an elongated ovate sound slot and the loose iron pea remains in-situ and functional. The bell is undecorated. The metal has a dark black/brown patina and is in fair condition. The bell is …
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-EAAE15
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Medieval to Post Medieval dating AD 1100-1650, possibly (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The ring is circular in form with a broadly oval cross section with flattened sides and bevelled internal edges. The ring has a dark green coloured worn surface patina. The ring measures 25.1 mm external diameter, 17.9 mm internal diameter and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993: p. 82, Fig 47). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings wh…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: DEV-E8F050
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy probable horse bit or terret ring, dating to the Iron Age c. 150 BC - 0 AD. The object consists of a globular body with two faces exhibiting high-relief designs. Three arms protude from the body, two transversely and one from the underside. The underside arm is missing completely with remnants of the other two curving downward from the body. The shorter of the two limbs extant has an arched design on one edge, each side. On one face, the high-relief design depicts a simple triskelion with a raised central dot. There is a small…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E803EC
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and incomplete Medieval gilded copper alloy horse harness mount of 13th-14th century date. The mount comprises a narrow arm with three square bosses decorated with incised cross hatching, separated by sections with trapezoidal cross section. The terminal is round with a single rivet hole at the centre and a pointed terminal lobe. The other end has a stump of a flat T-shaped plate which appears to have broken across a pair of rivet holes.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D5F649
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman terret ring of late Iron Age to Early Roman date, circa 100BC-100AD.  The terret is of the 'simple' type. It is D-shaped, comprised of a subrectangular basal strap bar flanked by lentoid shaped collars. A loop, trapezoidal in cross section, extends to either side of the collars, narrowing in diameter with the thinnest section directly opposite the strap bar.  The object has a well developed green usrface patina, and shows wear in a speckled pattern. There are also straight lines visible.  Measurements: Length (external): 41.…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-D5B612
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment probably from a Roman dolphin type military buckle frame. Only the head of one of the beast survives. The head is D-shpaed in cross section (flat back, slightly domed reverse) and shaped in the form of an animal's head with an open mount snout and plume above the head. The eye is detailed by a small incised dot, while the plum has a series of diagonal incised lines running across it. The fragment is a medium green colour. The fragment is 18.7mm long, 13.1mm wide 3.2mm thick and weighs 2.45 grams The fragment is very similar to the beasts, typica…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D55681
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt or strap mount of Post-Medieval date, AD 1500 - 1700. It has a elongated triangular body, with a slightly bi-concave top and flat back. Projecting from the centre of the top edge is a oval knop. Projecting from the reverse are two integrally cast attachment spikes which would have bent towards each other. They are now both are incomplete and quickly terminate with worn breaks. The object has a mid-green patina and is worn. It measures 19.36mm in length, 6.73mm in width, 3.38mm in thickness and weighs 0.76g. Mounts with bent-ov…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-D54822
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap slide of Roman date, c.AD 100 – 300. The object comprised a rectangular plate with a large rectangular recess within a double banded linear border. The recess has a raised cross formed of two transecting curvilinear lines extending between opposing corners. The resulting sub-triangular cells retain traces of red enamel. An integral rectangular loop extends along the short axis of the reverse of the plate. The metal has a dark green patina and is in good condition. The object is 25.2mm long, 20mm wide, 3.2mm thick (8.6 including loop) and weighs 9.2…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-D3F6A6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilt copper-alloy bell-shaped pendant of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 520 – 600. The pendant comprises a semi-circular upper plate with an integral expanded spatulate lower plate extending from the centre of the straight edge. The upper plate bears chip-carved Style I decoration featuring two stylised animals extending from the upper centre point and curving to elongated beaked heads at the outer edges of the base. Triple banded vertical ridges transacted by three arched bands are present along the centre of the plate, between the two animals. Narrow integral projec…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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