Record ID: BH-09B143
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy plate brooch of 2nd century AD date. Oval plate brooches of this period are relatively common finds in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. A similar brooch was found within the same Parish - see BH-86AC02. The brooch is oval in plan and has a raised central cell (also oval) with a double rim around its perimeter. The cell contains remnants of a green and red glass or enamel inset. Surrounding the cell is a shallow groove, whilst the outer edge of the brooch is marked by a low rim. Both of the aforementioned elements retain traces of gilding. The pin attachment…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0A0432
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Dolphin type brooch of mid 1st century AD date (R. Hattatt; 1982; pp. 65). The wings measure 33.6mm wide and have four of decorative vertical grooves each side of the bow. The underside of the head is recessed. The remaining part of the axis bar is situated within a perforated central lug and retains six coils of the copper-alloy spring. A short length of the external chord (which would have secured the spring to the rest of the brooch) is located within a rearward lug on top of the head. The pin is missing. The high-arched bow extends above the height of …
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0A5F33
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fine example of a Roman seal-box lid. Lozengiform seal-boxes have been found in excavations at St. Albans, Hertfordshire (see M. Wheeler; 1936; fig. 45 and S. Frere; 1972; fig. 34). The excavated evidence from Verulamium and elsewhere strongly suggests they are a product of the 2nd century AD. The upper surface of the plate has a cast design surrounded by yellow enamel-filled recesses. At the centre of the design is an openwork lozenge which extends on either side into a fleur-de-lis style projection, and, above and below, into an openwork pointed leaf with a rounded central protr…
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-46BFA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3), possibly of The House of Constantine. Measures 17.33mm in diameter, 1.36mm thick and weighs 1.48g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-46D887
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of Tetricus II; AD 272-274; PRINC IVVENT reverse type. Measures 17.45mm in diameter, 1.99mm thick and weighs 2.07g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-46EC58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly corroded copper-alloy Radiate, probably of Claudius II or Quintillus; (possibly) LIBERTAS AVG reverse type. Measures 16.9mm in diameter, 1.52mm thick and weighs 1.86g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-470DD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, corroded and encrusted copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Valentinian; (probably) SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type; AD 364-378; (probably) minted at Arles. The coin measures 18.58mm in diameter, 1.98mm thick and weighs 2.18g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-472F94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and slightly corroded copper-alloy Barbarous Radiate, possibly of Tetricus II; (possibly) PAX AVG reverse type. Measures 19.12mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 2.02g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4837B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 4) of The House of Constantine; GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type; AD 335-341. Measures 12.9mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 1.12g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-484951
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn and corroded copper-alloy Barbarous Radiate, possibly of Claudius II. Measures 14.25mm in diameter, 1.25mm thick and weighs 0.82g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-489C66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Barbarous posthumous Radiate of Claudius II; 270-c.275AD; CONSECRATIO (standing eagle) reverse type. Measures 18.23mm in diameter, 2.14mm thick and weighs 2.57g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-48B161
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 18.75mm in diameter, 1.75mm thick and weighs 1.83g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-48C0A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3), probably of The House of Valentinian; GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type (probably); AD 364-378. Measures 15.06mm in diameter, 1.12mm thick and weighs 0.76g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-48ECF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Radiate of late 3rd century AD date. Measures 18.82mm in diameter, 1.41mm thick and weighs 1.63g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-48FFE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of The House of Constantine; 'Victory standing on prow of boat' reverse type; AD 330-335; Trier mint. Measures 15.33mm in diameter, 1.51mm thick and weighs 1.61g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-491604
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Radiate of Claudius II; IOVI VICTORI reverse type. Measures 18.42mm in diameter, 1.56mm thick and weighs 2.06g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4931F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (Half Centenionalis) of Magnentius; VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type; AD 350-353. Measures 20.13mm in diameter, 1.77mm thick and weighs 3.07g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-494711
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 4) of The House of Constantine. Measures 14.51mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.06g.
Created on: Friday 11th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-80EB40
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An encrusted and slightly worn copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of Constans or Constantius II; VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse type; AD 343 - 348. Measures 15.3mm in diameter, 1.28mm thick and weighs 1.44g.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-810216
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Radiate of Claudius II; (probably) LIBERT/LIBERTAS AVG reverse type; AD 268 - 270. The coin has an irregular sub-oval flan, is slightly corroded, but has little wear. It measures 21.54mm in diameter, 1.82mm thick and weighs 2.55g.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odell', grid reference and parish protected.