Record ID: IOW-C0E622
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a late Medieval-early Post Medieval copper alloy purse bar, c.AD 1450-1550. This is one arm of a purse bar, rectangular in section with a narrowed, circular-sectioned projecting terminal. This terminal may have been capped with a small rounded boss or knop, as per other examples. This form is characteristic of Williams class A1. All surfaces are corroded and has a green patina. Length: 58 mm; Width: 15 mm; Thickness: 6 mm; Weight: 12.43 g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0E218
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1620-1680. This buckle is of a double loop, trapezoidal design, with pointed lobes at either end of the strap bar. The outer edges are pointed and the outside edge of the buckle is bevelled. The pin is intact. There is no evidence of decoration. The buckle is worn and has a dark brown patina. Length: 42 mm; Width: 22 mm; Thickness: 6.5 mm; Weight: 6.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0E1FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incompletelate Medieval-Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1500-1650. The object one half of a spectacle buckle which was originally of double loop oval form with bevelled edges and a narrowed strap bar. The wire pin is missing. The metal is a dark green in colour with slightly pitted patina. Length: 27 mm, Width: 22.5 mm, Thickness: 3 mm, Weight: 2.42 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0E199
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1250-1350. This buckle is incomplete as it is missing its pin. The buckle is of oval form, slightly asymmetrical, with an offset and narrowed pin bar that has mouldings at both ends. The frame is rounded externally on its upper surface and broadly flat on the lower with some rounding at the edges. The outer edge is slightly expanded both in width and thickness. The buckle has a light-green/brown patina. Similar example, see HAMP-06D456.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0E139
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy mount or strap slide, c.AD 1500-1700. This mount consists of a single plate, D-shaped in section and with rounded terminals. The plate has two distinct waisted sections, giving it a bow-like appearance. It is unclear whether the obverse was decorated, due to wear and corrosion. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It has two bars, one at each end. Both are long, narrow rectangles with blunt, square ends and both are bent inwards through ninety degrees. They may have originally been joined to form a loop to act as a strap sli…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0DD0B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman bow brooch fragment, Langton Down type, c.AD 40-70. It has a cylindrical spring cover, partly un-curled in the centre and exposing three to four coils of the spring within. Both ends of the spring case are incomplete and end in old breaks. The case is decorated on the front with double incised lines along the top; these are heavily worn. The bow is flat-backed, and the front is decorated with reeding, consisting of several ribs with central grooves, also heavily worn and ending in an old break. The rest of the bow, the catchplate, and the pin are missing. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0DCD1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible Medieval cast lead spindle whorl, c.AD 1200-1550. The weight is biconical in form with a central circular perforation. The surface of the object is undecorated and fairly smooth; it is patinated creamy-brown with patches of light grey. Diameter: 19 mm; Diameter of Central Perforation: 5 mm; Thickness: 14 mm; Weight: 23.72 g For a similar example, see SWYOR-854B9C.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0DB22
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval cast lead weight or gaming piece, c.AD 800-900. The object is conical with a flat oval base. It has an aperture approx 4 mm in diameter that runs through the length of the cone. The sides are undecorated and roughly cast. It has a greyish-white patina. Height: 10 mm; Length: 24 mm; Width: 25 mm; Weight: 28.28 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0D7CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch, probably a Continental plate brooch, c.AD 100-300. The brooch is a lozenge shaped plate with corroded rounded knops surviving at two of the four corners. One of these knops hides the catchplate, which is incomplete. The knop's obverse face is flat and is decorated with a raised edge, which may have contained enamel. The main plate of the brooch is corroded but has no decoration apart from the stepping. There is a raised, concentric, stepped, two tier, circular boss at the centre of the plate. No further decoration is visible on the obverse fac…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0D6D1
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy harness pendant, c.AD 1200-1400. The object is lozenge shaped with an integrally cast suspension loop emerging from its apex, set at ninety degrees to the face of the pendant. The lower part of the plate is folded back towards the reverse face, possibly due to plough damage. The loop has a circular perforation within its centre. The front of plate is badly corroded and no decoration can be made out. The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Length: 37.9 mm; Width: 29 mm; Thickness: 7 mm; Weight: 6.09 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0CFCF
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete possible Bronze Age to Roman cast copper alloy miniature object, an axehead, c.1900 BC-AD 100. The object is axehead-shaped; sub-triangular with the corners of the widest end (possibly the axe cutting edge) reduced to a curve, with the opposite end terminating in an old break. The form is reminiscent of a miniature early Bronze Age flat axe. The corrosion and patination with the dark green colour suggests an early date. However, the wear makes it impossible to be certain that the edges are not broken, so it could be an undiagnostic fragment of a larger incomp…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-C0CF7A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic fitting of later early medieval date but of uncertain function. The object is triangular, tapering from a break across a pair of rivet holes to a beast head terminal with a flat attachment loop projecting from the snout. There appears to be indistinct moulded decoration on the front of the plate; details of eyes, brow, ears and snout are visible on the beast head.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-C0BB08
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flat disc lead seal matrix of Medieval date, missing a suspension loop. The outer face/die is decorated with the central design of a a flower, flaring at it's lower end into a triangular shape, with three curving leaf-like motifs. This is surrounded by a solid line inner circle followed by the inscription +S IOIH' hENR'  FIL ALEXAVD, perhaps reading Seal of John Henry Son of Alexander? The simple motif and personalised legend suggests a 13th century date (Harvey & McGuiness 1996, 87-8).  Diameter: 30.47mm Weight: 28.52g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C0AE21
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy half penny trade token dating from AD 1668. (Williamson 1889:528 no.168) THOMAS . TAYLOR . IN  = The Butchers Arms BEECH . LANE . 1668 = HIS / HALF / PENY / T . S . T Dimensions: 19.75mm; diameter: weight: 0.78g Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol I. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C0A811
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval seal matrix. The handle is hexagonal in cross section, fluted and waisted, expanding to a collared suspension loop which takes the form of a pointed oval. The dieface is 17.7mm in diameter and has a device of a crowned letter T surrounded by palm fronds within a linear border.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C08C1B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete English Post-Medieval copper-alloy farthing trade token dating from AD 1661. Williamson (1989:749 no. 284). THO . WHITE . AT . YE . BLACKMORES = Bust left []/61 HEAD . IN . WEST . SMITHFEILD = T . E . W Dimensions: 19.62mm; diameter: weight: 0.97g Reference: Williamson, G. C. 1889. Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century Vol I. Elliot Stock: London. Copper alloy trade tokens were first struck in 1648. In 1656 half penny tokens were introduced. 1674 by Royal decree production of trade tokens ceased. Pers comm Verity Anthony.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C06484
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to the period AD 1485-1509. No initial mark. Mint of York under Archbishop Rotherham. North (1975:84 no.1726/1). The coin has been pierced at 11 o'clock position. Obverse: King enthroned Obverse inscription: [] REX Reverse description: Square shield over long cross, two keys below Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS [] Dimensions: diameter: 16.11mm; weight: 0.59g. Similar coins on the database are YORYM-08EE37 and LON-BA2881. References: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-C04754
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead boss, possibly a bridle boss, of post-medieval date (c.1700-1900). Description: When complete, the object was circular in plan. About a third of the edge has been lost. Object is made up of a central circular solid dome 23mm in diameter and 11.04mm high, surrounded by a circular hollow 2mm wide, surrounded by a raised ring 2.5mm wide, another circular hollow 2mm wide, and another raised ring 4.6mm wide. At the outer rings, the object is 6.2mm high.  The reverse is generally flat with a rough surface. Surface is grey. Measurements: …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C02F7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval clipped silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) Second coinage, dating from AD 1573. uncertain Initial mark. Mint of London. North (1975:111, No. 1997). Obverse: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right. Obverse inscription: [EL[ZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI] Reverse: Long cross fourchee on shield of Arms of England and France surmounted by date 1573. Reverse inscription: [POSVI/DEV.'AD/VTORE/M:MEV] Dimensions: diameter: 22.13mm, Weight: 1.46g Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C01309
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavilly worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II, Crispus or Constantius II, dating to the period AD 324-325 (Reece period 16). [PROVIDENTIAE CAESS] reverse type depicting Camp-gate with two turrets and star above. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-C0103D
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy notched-butt Lisburn dirk, knife, from the Penard phase of the Bronze Age period (1300-1140 BC). The object is in two parts, the blade has a narrow lozenge cross-sectioned, thickening towards the hilt end, the break is approximately at the midpoint of the bade and is transverse and abraded. The tip of the blade is trained and is slightly rounded. The blade is triangular in plan flaring slightly towards the hilt end, where contracts to two semi-circular indents above which is an expanded semi-circular hilt end. The centre of the blade has a clear mid-rib…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BFF9AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Claudius II, dating to AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). [FIDES] EXERCI reverse depicting Fides standing left, head right, holding vertical standard and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. As RIC V (part I), p. 214, nos. 34-36; Cunetio p. 136, no. 2092.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BFE5A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II or Constans, dating to AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). [FEL TEMP REPARATIO] reverse type depicting a soldier advancing right leading a small figure from a hut. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BFDFBF
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy conical Medieval seal matrix dating to the 13th-14th Century.  It has a circular base/die with a hexagonally faceted handle tapering to a suspension loop. The die is circular in plan and is engraved with a two pronged curving lines creating a stylised fleur de lis, and underneath three parallel lines and a letter E. The inscription reads EST AMOR ME... - (Jesus) is my love) Height: 19.57mm Diameter: 17.13 Weight: 6.36g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BFC7AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy as, possibly of Hadrian or Antoninus Pius and dating to the period AD 117-168, (Reece period 6 - 7). Uncertain reverse type depicting a draped female figure standing left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-BFC217
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy finger ring of post-medieval date (c.1600 - 1900 AD). Description: The ring is broadly circular in plan but now split and bent open slighlty and is D-shaped in cross-section. It is in the shape of a belt with a moulded, D-shaped buckle. There is no gap between the buckle and the hoop.The buckle pin is not present and there is a circular hollow in the position where one may have been attached. Next to this is a moulded transverse band across the the belt. Set into the hoop next to this is a circular black bead, probably glass or enamel. The surface is…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BFAE44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver Roman radiate of Gordian III dating to AD 242-244 (Reece period 12). Probably an OR[IENS A]VG reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak around shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Cf. RIC IV Gordian III 213. The reverse has been extensively damaged by fire.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BF90C2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy farthing trade token issued by Thomas Coombes, a grocer of Oxford, dating to 1648-1661. As Williamson Oxfordshire 129 (1891, 931)
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BF8304
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton, 22.3mm in diameter, of anonymous rose and orb type with large orb and illiterate legends. Circa early 16th century. The jetton has been pierced.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BF6D0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 16th century silver Venetian soldino issued by Doge Leonardo Loredan (1436-1521), dating to 1501-1521. Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint. Obverse inscription: LE·LAV·DVX·S·M·V·  Reverse description: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. Reverse inscription: LAVS TIBI SOLI (You alone be praised).
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BF6D0F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy late Iron Age brooch of a possible Kragenfibel rosette type (Mackreth, 2011, pg 28). It is very corroded, making typogology difficult. The wing shape suggests a coil spring, although missing, and the bow seems to have a seperate plate, which is mostly corroded away. It is decorated with longnitudinal lines. The reverse is flat, with a small D shaped bow. It appears similar to examples in Mackreth, 2011, pg 19, plate 16, 5799, 5807, 13755 Length: 28.86mm Width: 18.57mm Weight: 5.80g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-BF631A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval clipped silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) Third coinage, dating from AD 1593. Initial mark Tun. Mint of London. North (1975:113, No. 2015). Obverse: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right. Obverse inscription: EL[IZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB R]EGI Reverse: Long cross fourchee on shield of Arms of England and France surmounted by date 1566. Reverse inscription: POS[VI/DEV.'AD/]VTORE]/M:MEV Dimensions: diameter: 23.17mm, Weight: 1.39g Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spin…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BF4937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) dating from AD 1566. Initial mark Portcullis. Mint of London. North (1975:111, No. 1997). Obverse: Crowned bust left; rose behind head right. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH DGANG:FR.ET:HIB REGI Reverse: Long cross fourchee on shield of Arms of England and France surmounted by date 1566. Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV.'AD/]VTORE/M:MEV: Dimensions: diameter: 24.64mm, Weight: 1.95g Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BF247D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa AD 43-200. The extant piece consists of the bezel and a portion of one of the shoulder. The bezel is circular, internally cast and raised from the apex of the ring. It has a central recessed area which would have contained a gemstone setting, now missing. The extant shoulder is constricted from the edge of the bezel and then appears to flare outwards before terminating in an old break The ring is consistent with Guiraud (1989)/Henig (1974) Types 2 dating to between the 1st-3rd centuries AD. Diameter: 1…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BF2208
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of an unclear ruler, dating to the period AD 43 - 450. Unclear reverse type and mint.  Measurements: diameter 13.03mm; weight 0.94g 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BF0C72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An illegible fragment of a Roman denarius of uncertain Emperor (probably of 1st to 3rd Century AD dating). Reverse type unclear. Probably Mint of Rome. Length: 5.6 mm Width: 10.9 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BF0BC1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman Colchester Derivative Hinged Pin brooch dating to circa AD 43-120. Only the head and part of the bow survive. It is very corroded, making identification of any typology difficult. There are incised grooves at the end of each wing, and a central rib down the bow. Length: 19.07mm Width: 27.62mm Weight: 4.22g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BEF784
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman Colchester derivative hinged bow brooch. Missing part of the pin due to old breaks. T-shaped in plan, the wings are cylindrical in form folded to encase the separately cast copperr-alloy axis bar, with a central rectangular slot through which the now missing pin would have hinged. They are decorated on their front faces with pairs of moulded vertical grooves at the ends of the wings. The bow is D-shaped in section with flat back and rounded front face, tapering towards the foot, which is flat with grooving. The bow has bead and reel decoration…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BEEB67
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A piece of copper alloy probable casting waste of unknown date. The object is broadly triangular with a D-shaped section. The upper surface has a bulbous raised area at the top of the 'triangle' which gradually flattens out towards the opposite end. The surface is uneven and pitted while the lower surface is smooth and flat. Dimensions: Length: 58.5mm; width: 59.5mm; thickness: 14.6mm; weight: 135.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BEB9E1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead-alloy toy in the form of a horse and rider, probably dating 17th to 18th century. It is a Type 5 Equestrian figure (Forsyth and Egan 2005), being flat with mouldings on both sides. The rider can be seen with a wide-brimmed hat and long coat with wide cuffs, and long cuffed boots. The figure is holding onto the reigns of the horse. The horse has a decorative saddle and appears to be moving with pace, although one hind leg is missing and the other hind leg is bent upwards. The tail of the horse is missing. This metal has a dark grey colour. A simila…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BEB603
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy furniture pin of Roman date. The pin has a globular head (a similar example can be seen in Crummy, 1989, pg 115, fig 116, 2992). Diameter (of head): 6.49mm Length: 20.83mm Weight:1.42g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BEAB96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval penny of Edward III (r. AD 1327-1377), possibly class 15d, dating to AD 1327-1344. Minted at Canterbury. The penny is missing some of its side, resulting in an incomplete legend. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BE9E2F
Object type: HAIR PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman hair pin.  It is plain, with a circular head and no collar, ahering to Crummy's type 3. It is bent at a 90 degree angle towards the terminal of the shaft, which is chunky (Crummy, 1983, pg29) Length: 71.63mm Diameter: 9.77mm (of head) Weight: 9.19g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-BE7600
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy small-long brooch of Early-Medieval date (Anglo-Saxon).  Only the head remains, which would have formed a trefoil shape, one arm is missing. To the rear, there is iron corrosion remaining from the now missing pin.  Length: 23.64mm Width: 25.15mm Weight: 5.03g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iken', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-BE6D0E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy finger ring or earring, dating to c. AD 43-410. It is C-shaped, and broken at both ends. It is formed by twisting two thin copper wires into a cable.  Dimensions: Curved length: 40.2mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 2.18g. See HAMP-EC8DA5 on the PAS database for similar.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BE1EA6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy heraldic harness pendant of Mediaeval date (post-c.1198 to 1340).  It is shield-shaped (with straight top and sides curving to a point), and depicts the arms of England, Gules three lions passant guardant Or, with the remains of red enamel in the recessed field.  An elongated suspension loop projects at a right-angle to the plane of the pendant from the centre of the upper edge. Harness pendants were in use from the twelfth to the fourteenth century, with enamelled and heraldic types predominating in the late thirteenth and fourteenth …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iken', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BE1E4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of James I (1603-1625), second coinage, trefoil initial mark dating to 1613. Obverse: crowned rose. Reverse: crowned thistle. As North (1991) number 2105.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BE081A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver French 4 Sols coin of Louis XIV dated 1677. Lyon mint (D). 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BE010D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating to AD 1600-1750. This is a four part cloth seal.  Obverse: three flur de lis 1 1/2 on onepart and head right uncertain legend around. Reverse: undecorated Dimensions: length: 62.26mm; width: 12.28mm; thickness: 1.43mm; weight: 6.04g References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth Seals: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Identification of Lead Seals Attached To Cloth, Arc…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDF2BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547).  Second coinage. Long cross fourchée over royal shield reverse. Arrow initial mark. London mint. AD 1532-1542. Diameter: 24.25mm, Thickness: 0.86mm, Weight: 2.5g The coin has long breaks at 12 and 1 O’clock.  North Vol II, P 111, No 1797. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDDD7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 4a. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1282-1283. Diameter: 19.66mm, Thickness: 0.82mm, Weight: 1.2g North Vol II, P 29, No 1023.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDD0C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Farthing of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class III-IV. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Unclear mint. AD 1248-1251. Length: 9.78mm, Width: 9.59mm, Thickness: 0.74mm, Weight: 0.4g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BDBB03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy apothecary's weight for 1 Drachm dating 17th century. This weight is square with chamfered edges. Both sides are the same and show the symbol for Drachm. Dimensions: length: 10.95mm; width: 11.05mm; thickness: 1.93mm; weight: 1.70g. David Coates (http://www.apothecariesweights.com/) writes "I call this set the Prototype because they seem to have arrived on the scene rather suddenly towards the end of the 17th Century. As this was the time when the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries was nearing its period of greatest influence, it is not unreasona…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BDAAD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class IIIa. Voided long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by Henri in London. AD 1248-1250. Length: 18.06mm, Width: 9.16mm, Thickness: 0.75mm, Weight: 0.7g North Vol I, P 226, No 986/1.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BDA4B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle plate with integral pin of probable Roman date due to the presence of stamped decoration and a cast plate, of Hawkes and Dunning Type IIIB. The plate has the remains of the integral buckle frame projecting at one side of the plate, It has a repeating stamped decoration of two rows of circular dots and a line. There is a circular hole below the pin for a rivet (now missing). Length: 21.50mm (not including pin) Width: 23.77mm Thickness: 1.73mm Weight: 3.72g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nedging-with-Naughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-BD9A87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating AD 1560-1561. First coinage, North (1975:110 no. 1988).  Mint mark Martlet. Mint of London.  Obverse description: Bust of the Queen in profile facing left. Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Shield on a long cross fourchee dividing legend Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON Dimensions: diameter: 13.34 mm; weight: 0.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BD9A8D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 5a2. Short cross reverse with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Minted by Iohan in Canterbury. AD 1204-1205. Length: 17.88mm, Width: 9.30mm, Thickness: 0.71mm, Weight: 0.5g North Vol I, P 221, No 969
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BD9226
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), dating AD 1560-1561. First coinage, North (1975:110 no. 1988).  Mint mark Martlet. Mint of London.  Obverse description: Bust of the Queen in profile facing left. Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse description: Shield on a long cross fourchee dividing legend Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LON DON Dimensions: diameter: 14.82 mm; weight: 0.40g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BD8B59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy dupondius or as of Faustina II dating to the period AD 147-175. Reece period 7. Unclear reverse type depicting standing draped figure with left arm outstretched. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 24.18mm, Weight: 9.0g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BD7F77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver two pence (half groat) from the Commonwealth period (AD 1649-1660). North (2728) Obverse description: Shield of St George within a wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch Reverse description: conjoined shield of St George and the shield of Ireland. Dimensions: diameter: 14.85mm; weight: 0.79g Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BD782B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 320 -321 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type, depicting two captives seated under a trophy. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 18.67mm, Weight: 1.7g The coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan between 8-11 O’clock
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BD6ABE
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square cast copper alloy post medieval coin weight of 6.58g (101.2gn) for a spur ryal of James I, dating to 1612-1619. The obverse has a sun symbol, the reverse has a crown over the valuation of XVI s VI d with a crowned I validation stamp.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BD5205
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman bow brooch of Colchester derivative two piece front-hooked type, dating to the first century AD. The arms are semi-cylindrical with moulded ridges at their ends. There is a spring hook at the front of the head. The bow tapers and curves back from the head, with a plano convex cross section and is decorated with pairs of moulded ridges flanking a ridged spine. The bow tapers to a triangular foot with a small catchplate beneath.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-BD50E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 320 - 321 (Reece Period 16). CAESARUM NOSTRORUM reverse type depicting wreath with VOT within. Mint unclear.  Measurements: diameter 16.46mm; weight 1.42g 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BD30FA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting, circa 16th-17th century. The plate is flat with moulded foliate or vine scroll decoration. It has a trefoil terminal with a rusted iron rivet, below which is a tapering body which ends in a break.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BD2E00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barbarous radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece Period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting eagle standing left, head right. Mint unclear. Diameter: 16.82mm, Weight: 1.2g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan between 12-3 O’clock
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BD2813
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bow and fantail brooch; with a hinged pin about AD 85-140. It can be classified as Mackreth TR 4.1b2. The brooch is broken in two, across the top of the central rectangle. From the head a small circular integral head loop extends. The wings are decorated with transverse grooves at the terminus.The upper bow is flat-backed with a semi-circular cross-section. The central rectangle has a row of vertical cells which would have been filled with enamel, and transverse groove or flute at the top and bottom. The foot has a celtic-style pattern reseved in…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nedging-with-Naughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BD19F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (1307-27) class 14, dating to c.1317-19. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991 : 37) no.1065. Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 1.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-BD1414
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Stylus or Stylus-like object of Roman date (AD 43-410). The main shaft of the object is rectangular in section. The lower end tapers in towards a curved point, the upper end terminates in a flattened and expanded terminal. This object may have been mounted into a handle or fitted into another, larger holding device for mark making in wax. The metal is a dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Length: 52.98mm, Width (max): 6.28mm, Width (min); 5.05mm, Thickness (max): 5.10mm, Thickness (min): 1.45mm, Weight: 8.4g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BD1252
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy Medieval ring or annular buckle, probably from a shoe, 15.1mm in diameter and complete with an iron wire pin. The frame has a circular cross section, 3.1mm thick, with no pin constriction. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BD0D0D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal dating 16th - early 17th century from Augsburg, Germany. This cloth seal comprises two discs interconnected by a bar. Obverse: Letter A Reverse: A pine cone. Other Augsburg seals on the database are OXON-521DC8 and IOW-03FBE1. Egan (1994:106) writes: "seals from the fustians (mixed linen-warp and cotton-weft fabrics) of Augsburg, known to contemporaries in this country as 'Ousbrow or Augusta fustians', are among the most common and widespread of all the recorded imports in England, constituting almost one th…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: LON-BCFB31
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lid from a Post Medieval Surrey Hampshire border ware, 'encrusted ware' vessel dating from the AD1620-1650. Similar lids are illustrated in Haslam (1975:177 fig.7, No.64-65) and were excavated from the pottery site at Cove, east Hampshire and are dated to second quarter of the 17th century and Pearce (1992: 65 fig.36 No.276 G) illustrates a similar lid missing its knop.The lid is made from a buff fabric and is convex with a central knop (now missing) and is covered in a green glaze on the upper surface with chippings of crushed flint impre…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BCF9F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval cast copper alloy single loop oval buckle with an ornate moulded outer edge comprising two lobed knops flanking a constriction for a transversely grooved sheet roller which remains in place. The rear end of the buckle is missing. Circa late 13th to 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCF0EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probably Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The pin consists of a globular head that presents deep, curved diagonal grooves; together this give the impression of a twisted rope effect that pinches together the top of the head. Integral to the head is a cylindrical shaft that terminates with a worn break. The pin is dark brown in colour with an even surface patina.  Dimensions: Length: 13.4mm, diameter (head) 8.2mm in diameter; weight 2.4 grams. The date of the object is uncertain. Spherical heads with grooving are a feature of several of Coo…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BCE810
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy large 'crotal' horse bell, probably dating to c.1550-1750. Sub-spherical in form with a rectangular pierced suspension loop at the apex. Cast in two halves, with a median transverse ridge. There are two circular sound holes in the top half of the bell, with a sound slot and larger circular holes at each end at the base. Gardooned decoration on the top half with the vertical ribs terminating in pellets of alternating heights and size. The lower half has depictions of winged cherubs, one either side of the sound slot. An iron '…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BCDD27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small central perforation holes and one side has a recessed circle around them. The object has an uneven dark grey patina and there is what appears to be some blue paint on the object.  Measurements: Diameter: 27.6mm Thickness: 4.6mm Weight: 22g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCD206
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre, and there are two indentations along the edge. The object has a light cream patina. There are several marks over the lead is visible.  Measurements: Diameter 27.3mm Thickness: 3.1mm Weight: 17.1g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCCFA9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1450-1800. The token is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The obverse consists of a small central pellet and four radiating lines that meet a concentric circle. These patterns most likely represent powell type 3 (segments) and powell type 31 (circular geometric). The reverse is flat and undecorated. A crack is present on the upper surface.  The token has a dark grey and brown coloured patina across both surfaces. …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BCB2FD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy toggle clasp or fastener of early post medieval date. The object has a triangular plate decorated with ridges and a scalloped rear edge with two rivet holes. The front end narrows to a ridged collar, from which projects a narrow curved neck with a T-shaped transverse bar on the end. The rear end of the plate has a small blind hole next to one of the rivet holes. The underside of the object has a small integrally cast ovoid projection on the underside of the collar.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCB283
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative (Polden Hill) brooch (type 4.a) dating to circa AD 80 - 120. The catch plate, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. At the rear of the head is an oval concave slot for the missing spring. The left wing is semi-circular and concave on the reverse. The right wing is missing. The head has semi circular mouldings either side where the head meets the wings, characteristic of Polden Hill brooches. The bow is D-shaped in cross section …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BC924A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified object, possibly a furniture fitting of probable Post Medieval date (c. AD 1700-1850). The object consists of a central vertical stem with two leaves either side radiating outwards. Within the leaves is a pointed oval perforation. The top and bottom of the stem is broken. The object has bevelled edges on both sides and has no surface decoration present. A cast seam is present around the edges of the object.  The surface is dark brown in colour with an even surface patina.   The fragment measures 34.6mm in length, 29.…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BC8A4D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre. The object has a dark cream patina. There are several incised lines on one side of the weight, and there is a short groove on the other side where the weight appears to have been scraped by a tool or plough and the lead is visible.  Dimensions: Diameter: 33.6mm Thickness: 3.8mm Weight: 26.8g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-BC75D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman brooch. Only part of the foot and catchplate survives.  Length:26.55mm Width (of foot and catchplate): 13.90mm Weight: 1.44g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nedging-with-Naughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BC6EA5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy looped fitting of early post medieval date, possibly a suspension hanger for a sword belt. The object has a a symmetrical (bow-tie shaped) plate with a waisted midsection and flanking triangular projections, each with a central rivet hole infilled with the remains of iron rivets. The margins of the plate are cusped, with trefoil terminal ends and the whole has a slightly curved side profile. From one side of the mid section projects a circular suspension or attachment loop. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BC6C90
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from a copper alloy double loop buckle of post medieval date c. AD 1650-1720. The buckle fragment consists of only one side of the outer frame and a small piece of the central strap bar.  It is rectangular in cross-section and has no decoration present on either side.  The surface is light-green in colour with a worn surface patina.   The fragment measures 36mm in length, 15.2mm width and is 2.4mm thick. It weighs 3 grams. Whitehead (1996) suggests copper alloy sub-annular double loo…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-BC5798
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy harness link or bridle cheek piece of late early-medieval (c. 11th century) date and Anglo-Scandinavian style. The remaining portion comprises a D-shaped loop with three peripheral knops and a stump of a narrow arm with a D-shaped cross section. The object has a flat reverse, with a concave hollow to the rear of the loop.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-BC50FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman zoomorphic plate brooch. The brooch is moulded in the form of a water fowl with closed wings. The impression of wings is created by two paralell incised grooves running running the length of the centre of the bird's back.  The tail is squared and pierced with a small, off-centre, circular hole. The neck extends upwards from the bird's breast and the curves round towards the head. The reverse of the object is concave.  The back face of the plate has an integrally cast single semi-circular pin lug with circular aperture at the tail …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nedging-with-Naughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BC3ACF
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy collared pin of early-medieval date (mid Anglo-Saxon, c. AD 700-900). The head is biconical with a flattened top and a broad flattened circumference of 8.1mm diameter. At the base of the head is a small collar at the top of the shaft, which ends in a bend to an old break. 
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-BC2A22
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A series of four horseshoes found from the same field Horse shoe 1 is 160m long, 175mm wide, 18.2mm thick and weighs 633 grams It retains nails across its length and one raised D-shape lip on its right side Horse shoe 2 is 150m long, 155mm wide, 8mm thick and weighs 478 grams. It retains nails across its length two of which form a staple Horse shoe 3 is 135m long, 160mm wide, 14.6mm thick and weighs 869 grams It retains nails across its length and one raised D-shape lip its apex Horse shoe 4 is 155m long, 160mm wide, 10.8mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-BC1BE6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of early-medieval date (mid Anglo-Saxon, c. AD 700-900). The head is globular with a slightly flattened top and decorated with a twisted and grooved design spiralling around the head (a style known as ‘wrythen-headed'). At the base of the head is a small collar at the top of the shaft, which ends in an old break. Much of the original surface has been lost to corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-BC0362
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual cast copper alloy strap hook or hooked fitting of medieval date. The object has a subrectangular plate with slightly concave sides and a plano convex cross section. This has symmetrical decoration of scrolled forms running along the plate, rendered largely illegible by corrosion but probably intended to represent an elongated beast head. One end has a rounded attachment loop with five projections around the edge. The other end has an incomplete hook. C. later 11th-mid 12th century.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-BBF06C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy Dandy/Tombac Button of Post Medieval, dating to AD 1700 - 1800. The button is made of tombac (an alloy of mostly copper and zinc with some other elements) with a thin layer of silver fused to the outer surface that is now mostly worn away at the button's center. The button is composed of a circular flat disk with a soldered loop projecting from the reverse. Any design that existed is also now worn away. The button is 18.2mm in diameter, 7.3mm thick and weighs 2.49 grams. The patterns on 18th century tombac buttons were ha…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBE03B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is quite irregular and would have originally been spherical. However while half of the sphere survives (creating an almost D-shaped half) the second half is mottled irregular with large gouges missing from its surface. It may have been shot. It has a pale dark dark grey colour. it is 17.3mm in diameter and weighs 22.19 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's &…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBD3B2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is sub-spherical, with irregular surfaces although a casting line is still visible on one half of its diameter. It may have been shot. It has a mottled dark grey brown colour. it is 15.4mm in diameter and weighs 20.32 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Cu…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBCA5B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is spherical, fairly regular barring one small low projecting cone projection which is possibly the remains of the filed casting sprue. It has a matte white colour it is 16.2mm in diameter and weighs 20.08 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in Lon…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-BBC363
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot / ball of probable Post-Medieval or Early Modern date (1600-1800 AD) from a Carbine. The shot is spherical, fairly regular barring one small low projecting cone projection which is possibly the remains of the filed casting sprue. It has a matte white colour it is 16.2mm in diameter and weighs 20.75 grams Due to the size and weight the ball is most likely to be from a carbine.  Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture i…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B1DD97
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 17th century copper-alloy token farthing issued by Richard Lardner of Portsmouth in Hampshire, dated on the token 1655. Obverse: a rose dividing the initial letters R / L. Inscription: RICHARD•LA[RD]NER Reverse: a date 1655 with rosettes above and below. Inscription: IN•PORTSMOVTH. Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.1g. Wetton JL (1964 : 23) no.20. (Unlisted in Williamson). A similar example on this database at SUSS-2C8DC4.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B18187
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly Post-Medieval or probably Modern, copper-alloy composite hook and eye decorated plate.  A slightly convex, sub-triangular plate with floral decoration and a blunt hook formed from a length of bent copper-alloy bar that has been soldered to the rear of the plate. The hook is decorated with oblique transverse lines. The circular eye attachment on the rear of the plate also appears soldered and protrudes at right angles to the plate. Probably a hook for domestic use, probably curtains or similar.  Height 24.5mm, width 18.4mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 3.1g.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A63474
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval penny of Henry VI, first reign (AD 1422-61). cross-pellet type (North 1521) dating to AD 1454-60. Obverse has saltires by the neck, a leaf on the breast and pellets by the hair. Reverse has extra pellets in two quarters. York mint.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-A601CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver medieval cut farthing of William I 'The Lion' of Scotland (1165 - 1214), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A, dating from c. 1195 - 1205. Uncertain moneyer, Perth mint. As Spink 5027.
Created on: Monday 1st April 2024
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2024
Spatial data recorded.