Record ID: YORYM-9C56D1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. All that remains of the buckle is a semi-circular fragment of the frame with a D-shaped section and moulded knop pin rest. Both ends of the frame terminate in worn breaks. The metal has a light blackish-brown colour and is worn. The buckle is 26.2mm long, 4.3mm wide, 2.1mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C08FA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead steelyard weight of probable Roman date. The weight is an uneven bi-conical shape with patches of iron corrosion present at both apexes suggesting the presence of an iron suspension loop. The metal is a mid brownish-grey colour and is worn. The weight is 24.4mm long, 25.6mm in diameter and weighs 41.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-C0EEA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Republican Denarius of C. Vibius C.f. Pansa dating to the period 90 BC (Reece Period 1). Quadriga reverse type. Sear Vol 1, p.118, no.242.
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-D4E0A6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date. The fragment has an oxidised buff orange fabric with a hard, smooth/powdery texture and is of a local (unsorced) type. Ovoid voids are present suggesting calcareous inclusions. The fragment is 39.1mm long, 30.6mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 5.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-D4F881
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date. The fragment has an oxidised orange exterior fabric with an area of localised reduced grey internal fabric and a hard, smooth/powdery texture and is of a local (unsorced) type. The fragment is 35mm long, 28.9mm wide, 1.3mm thick and weighs 10.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-D507C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date. The fragment has an oxidised orange fabric with a hard, smooth/powdery texture and is of a local (unsorced) type. An orange slip has been applied and survives in patches on the outer surface. Two small patches of black paint are also present on one edge. The fragment is probably a rim sherd from a shallow vessel or bowl. The fragment is 58.6mm long, 32.9mm wide, 10mm thick and weighs 31.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-D51C44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date. The fragment has an oxidised orange fabric with a hard, smooth/powdery texture and is of a local (unsorced) type. Ovoid voids are present suggesting calcareous inclusions. The fragment is 38.5mm long, 38mm wide, 13.1mm thick and weighs 23.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-D52B50
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date. The fragment has an oxidised orange exterior fabric with localised reduced grey internal fabric and a hard, smooth/powdery texture and is of a local (unsorced) type. Ovoid voids are present suggesting calcareous inclusions. The fragment is 41.1mm long, 28.2mm wide, 14.6mm thick and weighs 17.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-D54A88
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron knife of Early Medieval date. The blade is triangular in both plan and section with a straight back and curved cutting edge, blunted point to one end and sloping shoulders to a narrower tapering tang at the other. The tang itself is rectangular in plan with rounded edges due to wear and terminates in a rounded knop. The knife is extremely rusted and the organic handle is missing. This blade belongs to Evison's Type 2. The metal is a mid orangey-brown colour and is extremely worn. The knife is 60.6mm long at the blade, 38.9mm long at the tang, 15.8mm wide, 5.9mm th…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-794503
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval date. All that remains of the strap end is a forked spacer with bulbous terminal and four ridged collars which decrease in size. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The strap end is 24.4mm long, 8.5mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-B3E383
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap-slide of medieval date. It is trapezoidal with an integrally cast attachment rivet projecting centrally from the shorter edge. It is undecorated, 16.1mm long, 15.6mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.3g. The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. Similar mounts can be seen in Egan and Pritchard 1991, 232, fig.147.
Created on: Monday 25th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-41D4D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry II, Tealby cross and crosslets type, uncertain mint, 1158 - 1180.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-421695
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry III, voided long cross reverse, mint of London, moneyer Henri, Class 3bc, AD 1248 - 1250. North Vol 1, p.226, no.987/1.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-429DB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of an uncertain Edwardian ruler, long cross reverse, mint uncertain, 1279 - 1377
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-42B5F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III, short cross reverse, mint of London, uncertain moneyer, AD 1180 - 1247.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-E192B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 318 - 324 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives back to back against central standard inscribed VOT//XX. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 30th May 2013
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Record ID: YORYM-10AC71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early uninscribed Eastern (Trinovantes), Whaddon Chase type gold stater, phase 6, 55 - 45 BC. BMC 311, VA 1476-5.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stevington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-338445
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Henry VIII from his second coinage, royal shield with long cross fourchée reverse, York mint, 1526-1544. North, Vol 2, P.112, no.1805.
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stevington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9B8558
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is a single looped oval shape with an ornate outer edge and a narrowed and offset strap bar. The outer edge is divided into four lobed knops by four sets of transverse ridges the outer ridges are single while the inner ridges are triple. The space between the inner ridges acts as a rest for the pin. The metal has a light brownish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 29.1mm long, 19.3mm wide, 3.9mm thick and weighs 4.8g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.22, no.97 and is dated to circa 1250 - 1400.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9CD857
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount of post-medieval date. The mount has three lobes at one end, the outer two of which are rounded with the central one squared, and extends into an elongated shaft with bulbous terminal. The reverse is undecorated with two attachment spikes aligned centrally on the longitudinal axis. The upper spike is complete and bends inward while the lower terminates in a worn break. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn. The mount is 18.6mm long, 10.9mm wide, 5.3mm thick and weighs 1.2g. Similar examples have been recorded on the Portable…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrold', grid reference and parish protected.