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Record ID: IOW-5479B4
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of Roman flue tile, c.AD 43-410.
This is a fragment of a rectangular tile with flat faces, with broken edges and corners. The obverse is scored with regular lines to help mortar to adhere to the surface. The breaks around the edges mean that no corners survive that indicate whether this is a wall or floor tile.
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-2A839E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to the period c.AD 66 (Reece period 3) S C reverse type depicting Victory flying left holding shield inscribed [S P Q R]. Mint of Lyon. cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), pp. 182, 185, nos. 543, 605.
Diameter: 27.5mm, weight: 9.19g, die axis: probably 6 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: OXON-19156F
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy spoon of Type 2 Crummy 1983, fig. 73, no. 2014 probably dating to AD 150 - 400. The fragment comprises most, if not all of the handle, with a C-shaped attachment loop between the handle and offset bowl - but the bowl itself is missing. The handle has been distorted into a twisted spiral shape. In cross-section, it goes from rectangular at the bowl attachment to circular at the opposing terminal.
The entire fragment is plain and undecorated, and covered in a mottled patina of a medium to dark green colour.
The fragment is 42.12mm lo…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: PAS-18F8A3
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Silver-gilt badge in the form of a recessed roundel with two concentric circles forming a deep frame, the edges of which are dentillated. The centre of the badge is engraved with a crowned 'I' between two Tudor roses on a hatched background. The reverse of the badge is soldered with a strip of metal which has been broken off at the point where it doubles back forming a looped pin. The relatively small size of the badge and the shape of the pin suggest its function as a hat-badge.
Diameter: 25mm
Weight: 1.09g
Scientific analysis at the British Museum produced a silver content …
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LIN-D83FCF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver cut farthing of William I of Scotland (1165-1214) or posthumous, Short Cross and Stars phase B dating to c.AD1205-30 (Spink S5029), moneyer: Hue Walter, mint: uncertain. Ref: Spink 2020: p.14.
The inscriptions are inevitably very partial but the obverse appear to read [ ]E W[ ], probably [ ]E WA[ ] which suggests it may be paralleled by a coin in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (Bateman and Mayhew 1987 no.74) which reads hVE WALPO on both sides.
Length: 14.5 mm; Width: 9 mm; Weight: 0.47g
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMGW-C5C30F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Published
Two socketed axes (Cat. Nos. 1-2, below) were found together in the same metal-detector pit at approximate depths of 0.15-0.23m (6-9 inches) below the ground surface. A further socketed axe and a casting jet (Cat. Nos. 3 & 7, below) were also later recovered from the same metal detector pit, at approximate depths of 0.25-0.30m (10-12 inches). A socketed axe blade fragment (Cat. No. 4, below) was discovered approximately 17m to the east of the detector pit, whilst a palstave fragment (Cat. No. 5, below) was discovered approximately 2m to the north-north-east of the detector pit. &nb…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Coychurch Higher Community', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: ESS-B13C78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy T.shaped Initial, hinged brooch of Roman date (AD 50-150).
Description: The head of the brooch consists of tubular wings, with a slot for a hinged pin, now missing, the axis bar for which is threaded through the wings. The bow narrows slightly from the head and ends in a transverse break. It is decorated with a raised moulded triangle, the sides of which are engraved. The foot of the brooch is missing along with the catchplate. The brooch has a dark brown patina.
Measurements: length: 26mm; width: 26.6mm; thickness: 8.5mm; weight: 4.48g
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-8311E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period c.AD 317 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Mint of London. Cloke and Toone, 2015: no. 8.09.024; RIC VII no. 118.
Measurements: diameter 20.33 mm Weight: 2.74 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-44D982
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper-alloy strap fitting of Roman to early medieval date (c. 350-450).
Description: The object is 'propeller'-shaped in plan- oval in the middle with fan-shaped arms at either side- and trapezoid in cross-section, with bevelled edges on the front. Each arm has two rivet holes at their ends. Two copper-alloy rivets remain in situ, one one each arm. The object has a medium brown-green patina,
Measurements: length: 45.9mm; width: 19mm; thickness (including rivets): 3.7mm; 10.02g
Discussion: There are a number of similar 'propeller&…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-448387
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy buckle, dating to c.AD 300 - 410. Half of the buckle frame remains. Hawkes and Dunning Type IIA. The remaining fragment is C shaped in plan and semi-circular in section, it is formed of a dolphin with a gaping jaw. A large ring and dot motif forms the eve and a large fin covers the dolphins back. At the base of tail is an incomplete circular loop which would have held the now missing spindle.
Length: 24.7 mm
Width: 13.8 mm
Thickness: 5.8 mm
Weight: 3.29 g
These buckles are associated with the Late Roman military, and are possibly from the equ…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-43736E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c. AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Prototype of the mint of Trier. The weight, style, lettering in both legends, as wel as the misaligned altar suggest this is a contemporary copy.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.
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: NARC-05D008
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy T-shaped (initial) T137 hinged brooch of Roman date (AD 55-100). The head of the brooch is comprised of wide tubular wings with a central rectangular groove, and axis bar around which the loop of the hinged pin is retained. The lower portion of the pin is missing due to an old, abraded break. The wings have bulbous terminals and are decorated with semi-circular collars. The top of the bow is decorated with a triangular projecting boss with an incised zig zag outer boarder. The bow itself is rectangular in section and tapers in towards a worn transverse b…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-0365E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), dating to the period c.AD 189 (Reece period 9). Probably IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V DES VI, S C, reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and sceptre, eagle at feet to left. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p. 428, no. 542.
Diameter 31.3mm
Weight 22.2 grams
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-F0F0A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408) or Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to the period AD 406-408 (Reece Period 22). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting three emperors standing facing, each holding a spear, the two outermost resting a hand on shield. Uncertain eastern mint. RIC X, p.251-2, nos 141a ff.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-F0A319
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to the period AD 395-401 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS EXERCITI reverse type depicting Emperor standing left, head right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Victory, holding palm-branch in left hand, crowns him. Mint of Cyzicus. RIC X Arcadius 68; LRBC 2-2581.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm.
The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-AD61BF
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Ceramic building material. Handmade flue tile fragment. Oxidised fabric with a reduced core, with parallel grooves across the upper side as formed and sand imprints on the lower side. Part of a hypocaust flue or box tile, with the grooves serving as keying for plaster. This object suggests a Romanised occupation equipped with central heating in the vicinity, possibly a ‘villa’ or its bath house. Suggested date: Roman, 43-410
Length: 68.8mm, Thickness: 17.7mm, Weight: 59.65gms
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'North Cockerington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-9C9C83
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Roman Wild 1970, Type VIa dating (2nd Century AD).
Less than 50% of the button and loop fastener is present, consisting of the head of the button and loop fastener. The loop and part of the shank are missing. The head is rectangular and decorated with two colours of enamel, probably red and blue. The enamelled decoration is split into two styles. On one side is an alternating triangular pattern, with red inward facing triangles on one side and blue on the other. The other side has five rectangular cells, with alternatin…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8CDEE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A post medieval silver penny of James I (1603-25), second coinage (1604-19), initial mark: rose (probably) dating to AD1605-06, mint: Tower (London), North 2106/1. Ref: North 1991: p.146.
Obverse: Tudor rose within beaded inner circle; I D G ROSA SINE SPINA.
Reverse: thistle within beaded inner circle; TVEATVR VNITA DEVS.
The coin has a very slight bend and is not uniform in shape missing some of the legend.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Thompson', grid reference and parish protected.
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