Record ID: SUR-524AD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver medieval long cross cut farthing of Henry III, Class II - III dating to 1248-1250. Moneyer uncertain, Canterbury mint.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-523687
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver medieval short cross cut farthing of Richard I, Class 4a dating to 1194-1200. Moneyer is possibly [PIR]ES at Winchester mint.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-50AD95
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy anthropomorphic buckle frame. The plate is openwork in the form of a stick figure, with stylised arms forming sub rectangular loops on either side of a slim body with bifurcating legs below, these ending in old breaks. The body and limbs are decorated with rocker arm zig zag decoration. The head is ovate and convex projecting out from the flat body and has crude features of eyes and mouth defined by deep incisions. From the top of the head projects a rounded attachment loop retaining a rivet for attachment to the strap.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-500EEB
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded, cast copper alloy suspension mount for a medieval harness pendant. The plate is square, 15.5mm wide and has moulded decoration in relief, comprising a central roundel containing a double headed eagle, displayed. This roundel is set against a field of pellets, with four pellet-in-annulets bordering at the cardinal points and moulded rosettes around a rivet hole in each corner of the plate. The lower edge of the plate has a double-lugged suspension fitting made from an elongation projection with a rectangular slot which is bent around a copper alloy spindle and fixed to the rea…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C497EA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy spectacle (double loop) buckle of c.1550-1650. There are angular lobed knops at two symmetrical points on the external edge of each loop and at either end of the strap bar. The front of the buckle frame has a tapered edge on the loops and strap bar. The reverse has a plain flat surface. File marks are evident on its front surface. The loop of an iron pin is present but missing the main formation of the pin. It has suffered a wide break on one loop. An example can be seen in 'Buckles 1250-1850' by Ross Whitehead fig.382.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatchwoods Farm, March', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-869E09
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date (c.1200-1400). Description: The pendant takes the form of a lion, passant. Its tail is in an S shape over its back and integral to this is an attachment loop, set perpendicular to the lion. The lion has moulded facial features and engraved hair/ fur. The reverse is plain with file marks. The pendant has a dark grey patina and has patches of gilding. Measurements: length: 30mm; width: 23.1mm; thickness: 4.9mm; weight: 8.82g Discussion: Compare with SOM-4DE204.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-2E4EBF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series C2 dating c.AD690-710 (arguably a later type than C1) Obverse: Radiate bust of crude style, right, runic 'ᚨᛖᛈᚨ', 'ÆPA' or 'ᚨᛈᚨ', 'APA' before, A and pellet behind, curved exergual either side of beaded line. Reverse: Standard, beaded to four sides, containing 'TOTII' legend, crosses below, tufa above.  Measurements: Diameter: 10.56mm Thickness: 1.65mm Weight: 1.24g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-07865A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver penny of Harthacnut (1035-1042 AD), 'arm and sceptre' type (North 811; Spink 1169) dating to the period c.AD1040-42, moneyer: Godric, mint: Stamford. Refs: North 1994: p.171; Spink 2016: p. 138.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.3mm; weight: 1.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-071BE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series E, Secondary Phase type, dating c.AD720-40. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, enclosing line of pellets and four bars. Reverse: Standard, beaded to four sides, containing 'TOTII' legend. Measurements: Diameter: 11.84mm; weight: 1.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-06CB7C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series E, Secondary Phase type, dating c.AD720-40. Obverse: Quilled crescent coiled right, pellet on body, body outlined in small pellets above and below. Crescent enclosing two bars and cross pommee.  Reverse: Beaded standard containing opposing pairs of interlocked crescents, inner pelleted crescent bridging one corner and cross pommee in opposite with pellet, with central annulet. Measurements: Diameter: 11.55mm; weight: 0.99g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-065BE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Series E, Secondary Phase type, dating c.AD720-40. Obverse: Quilled crescent enclosing four bars and two pellets. Reverse: Triple beaded standard containing angular symbols and pellet in annulet in centre. Measurements: Diameter: 12.36mm; weight: 1.17g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-05A504
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Transitional/Pre-Primary Phase Series PaIII (type iii) (cf. Gannon 2013, no.39) dating to c.AD660/65-70  Obverse: Diademed bust right, square shoulder, legend [OVN]C surrounding.  Reverse: Plain central cross, annulets in quarters, within beaded circle, part runic legend reads ᛞᛞᚪ AVNAV[...]O[...] Measurements: Diameter: 11.55mm; weight: 1.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-050B2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early medieval silver early penny (sceat) of Primary Phase Series C1 dating c.AD690-710. Obverse: Radiate bust of crude style, right, runic 'ᚨᛖᛈᚨ', 'ÆPA' or 'ᚨᛈᚨ', 'APA' before, A and annulets behind, pyramidal neck rests on curved exergual above beaded line. Reverse: Standard, beaded to four sides, containing 'TOTII' legend, crosses to sides, Ts at angles.  Measurements: Diameter: 11.91mm; weight: 1.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-05D7E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate or nummus of Unclear Emperor (AD 260-402). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Diameter: 16.63mm, Weight: 0.8g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F57D5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate or nummus of Unclear ruler (AD 260-402). Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint. Diameter: 18.32mm, Weight: 0.9g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-F53CE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman radiate, possibly a contemporary copy, of Allectus dating to AD 293-296 (Reece period 14). Probably [VIRTVS AVG] reverse type depicting a galley left. Unclear mint. Diameter: 12.05mm, Weight: 0.5g The coin is missing portions of its outer flan.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: CAM-73A194
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Class Gd, large annulet stops, dating to AD1356-1361. Mint is Durham. Obverse legend reads: + EDWARDVS.REX.ANGLI [F], depicting an unclear forward facing crowned bust. Reverse legend reads: CIVI/TAS/DVR/EME. , depicting a long cross (crozier terminating to one arm - curving to right as viewed/left on coin - adjacent to the 'C' of CIVI) with three pellets per quarter. All of the stops on the obverse and the one on the reverse are single large annulets. Die axis is 3 o'clock. Weight is 1.08g, diameter is 19.1mm.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-5BB5E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy pot leg dating c. AD 1200-1700. The pot leg is from a cooking vessel. It is sub-rectangular in shape and sub-triangular in profile and cross-section. The base is broadly rectangular and slightly hollow, with angled sides, rounded back corners and pointed front shoulders. It is partially damaged on the back edge and one corner. From here the sides of the body gradually taper, bowing slightly, and narrow to thin and rounded shoulders. One of the shoulders is broken unevenly. Between the shoulders narrows to a broken…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4B51C9
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy flanged palstave axehead, probably dating to the Wilburton Industry (Needham Period 6, 1150-950 BC). The butt and part of the adjacent flange survives. The butt edge is blunt and rounded, and extends into part of the tongue, which thickens from the butt edge to the break. The area between the plates at the break is hollow. The break is uneven. The flange side is triangular in shape and widens from the cutting edge to the break. There is the slight indication of a casing seem that has been clipped and hammered flat. The en…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: CAM-F69004
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken and distorted Medieval lead ampulla. It is estimated that approximately one quarter of the ampulla, half of the top section, is missing as a result of damage. The other upper quarter has been bent out to the side, causing distortion to the original shape. The lower half (just less than half) of the object is preserved in better condition. One side is decorated with moulded relief. Two semi-circles are visible and fill the lower part of this side. These semi-circles are filled with small lozenges (2.5mm x 2.1mm apex to apex). The lozenges are …
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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