Record ID: CORN-06F051
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Roman finger ring with a hoop that is D-shaped in section and in profile, with a flat sub-rectangular bezel. The bezel is decorated with a raised figure of Mars, helmeted, with a spear in his right hand and resting on a shield to the right with his left hand, all within a raised oval border. The ring shows considerable corrosion with and overall brown-green patina and some loss of detail on the shoulder obscuring the figures head. The bezel is 12mm long and 6.6mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. The ring is approximately 18 mm in diameter, the hoop is 3 mm in width flaring to 5…
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Just', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-CDB30A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (1625-49), Group E, fifth bust (North 2242), initial mark: tun (dating to 1636-38), mint: Tower of London (under Charles I). Ref: North 1991: p. 161. The coin is worn and clipped with a dark mark in the middle of the obverse field which may be an attempt to pierce the coin, although it is uncertain (from the image). The coin also shows evidence of having been double struck with two impressions of the inner circle in places on the obverse. Diameter, 20.7mm. Weight: 2.68g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-3BF71B
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable copper-alloy tanged chisel, or trunnion tool, likely dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c.1500-1150 cal BC). It has a light green-grey patina. It probably belongs to the metalworking tradition phase VIII - IX, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 5; circa 1500-1150 cal. BC. In profile, you can clearly see where it has been heavily used on one edge. It is sub-rectangular in plan with the trunnions, projecting out 11.5mm and 6.5mm from the sides. However, it is missing its butt end, as there is a post-depositional break just above th…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: DEV-392A0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross penny of John (1199-1216) by the moneyer Hue of Canterbury. Class 5b2 (1205-1207). As North 1991: 179, 970. Measurements: Diameter: 17.62mm, Weight: 1.39g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E36E8A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap fitting, probably a toggle clasp, dating to the early Post-Medieval period (c.AD. 1500-1700). Read’s Unclassified Toggle-Clasp Type 7. The fitting comprises a one-piece, D-sectioned plate with the reverse being convex. It has moulded relief decoration in the form of bulbous transverse ridges. One end terminates in a debased trefoil knop through which pass the remains of an iron rivet. The other end displays an old break at the top where the second rivet passed  through the plate. The partial hole is discoloured with …
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Just', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-790D17
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of 'Trevisker Ware' or Grooved Ware pottery dating from the Neolithic - Middle Bronze Age (c.1600-1200 BC). The sherd is sub-rectangular in form and has been broken into two pieces. The fabric is gabbroic (clay that weathers over the gabbro stone on the Lizard) with inclusions of pale feldspar, dark augite and mica. The colour of the fabric is a light brown interior to more burnt exterior suggesting it has been fired at a high temperature.  Measurements: length 37.16mm, width 27.36mm, thickness 10.79mm, weight 10.94 grams. It is similar to databas…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-7909FB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval handle-sherd, it is a strap handle of a jug or cistern, probably dating from AD 1100 - 1500. The fabric is fairly soft, has a fine texture, and is mid red-brown throughout. There are frequent, well-dispersed quartz inclusions. The handle is D-shaped in cross-section, with the inner face curved and the outer face fluted.  Measurements: length 40.38mm, width 57.20mm, thickness 22.4mm, weight 54 grams. It is similar to database entry SWYOR-1AABB4.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-790643
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable post-Medieval body-sherd, with a green glaze. Grey reduced fabric with a pale green internal glaze. There is with a slight raised ridge and concave surface on either side when viewed on its profile. It may perhaps even be late-Medieval in date, but an earlier post-Medieval date seems fitting. Measurements: length 27.87mm, width 25.28mm, thickness 5.76mm, weight 5.47 grams.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-7900DA
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hammer stone of prehistoric date (likely Mesolithic to Bronze Age c.8300-800 BC). The object is a sub-rounded shaped pebble of heavily patinated grey coloured stone, probably granitic in nature. There two worked grooves or cups opposite to each other, possibly to assist grip when used. Measurements: diameter 98.22mm, weight 1227 grams. It is similar to database entry CORN-28A5F4.
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: CORN-78FCD8
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked ground and polished axehead, of a black hue, of probable Bronze Age date. Found with items possibly of the Bronze Age period, but its dating in relation to these finds could not be verified, as it was an historical find, once part of the Zennor Wayside museum's collections, and so, its exact geospatial provenance is unknown. The axehead is rectangular in shape with a ground flat bladed edge. The sides have been ground and polished flat and smooth. It appears a lot of effort has been applied in the production of this tool. The end has been rounded o…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: CORN-78F62C
Object type: MULLER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worked stone or rubbing stone or 'muller' of unknown date, but probable prehistoric, given its findspot context. It is likely constructed from a fine-grained granite. The fragment is trapezoidal in plan. On one side it has been ground flat with a slight indentation, and the other side has been ground in a convex shape. The complete end has been rounded and shaped smooth which follow the lines of the sides. The broken edge appears to have been worked, so as to smooth out the damage. Measurements : length 69.53mm, width 54.2954.29mm, thickn…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28E568
Object type: WORKED OBJECT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked stone, made from a white granitic stone, of probable Neolithic date, considering the context in which it was found. It was possibly used as a scraper. Dimensions: Remaining length, 50.05mm, remaining width, 44.43mm, thickness, 21.25mm. Weight: 59g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28BE1A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four Medieval pot-sherds. The assemblage includes a strap handle from a jug/cistern, and three body-sherds; all dating from the 14th-15th centuries. South West Micaceous Ware, which was usually made locally, all four sherds appear to be from the same vessel. Dimensions: Remaining length of handle, 38.69mm, width of handle, 83.02mm. Weight (of entire assemblage): 75.61g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28B283
Object type: MACE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken probable mace head, made from a dark granitic stone. It is of probable Neolithic to Bronze Age dates, which is consistent with its depositional context. Dimensions: Remaining length, 97.99, width, 95.53mm, thickness, 25.59mm. Diameter of central perforation, 21.02mm. Weight: 445g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28B015
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible flint piercer/arrowhead, of prehistoric dates. Due to its shape, and some retouching, it was likely earmarked to be a tool, but discarded pre-usage. The dark colour of the flint, and its workmanship suggest that it is likely of Neolithic origin. The flint is 90% of a white cloudy patina, and 10% of its surfaces showed signs of iron staining. This is a common occurence on the Land's End peninsula, where we regularly find flint scatters, representing extremely long periods of occupation. Dimensions: Length, 56.21mm, width (max), 25.39mm, thickness, 5.85mm. Weight: 10g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28ABAB
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 3 almost-complete probable whetstones, of prehistoric date (likely Mesolithic to Bronze Age c.8300-800 BC). The object is a oval shaped pebble, especially worn on one edge, of heavily patinated dark brown coloured stone, probably gabbroic in nature.  Dimensions (objects from L-R): Whetstone 1 (the largest): Remaining length, 105.67, width, 40.82mm, thickness, 19.97mm. Weight: 131g. Whetstone 2 (the smallest): Remaining length, 72.26mm, width, 30.35mm, thickness, 13.17mm. Weight: 53g. Whetstone 3: Remaining length, 86.68mm, width, 48…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28A88C
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken probable hammerstone of prehistoric date (likely Mesolithic to Bronze Age c.8300-800 BC). The object is a sub-rounded shaped pebble of heavily patinated light brown coloured stone, probably gabbroic in nature. Dimensions: Remaining length, 51.03mm, diameter, 39.4mm. Weight: 110g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28A5F4
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hammer stone of prehistoric date (likely Mesolithic to Bronze Age c.8300-800 BC). The object is a sub-rounded shaped pebble of heavily patinated grey coloured stone, probably gabbroic in nature. Dimensions: Diameter, 48.18mm. Weight: 130g.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-28A1C2
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A relatively worn blade end of a greenstone adzehead, of probable late Neolithic - early Bronze Age date, made from weathered greenstone meta-gabbro. Greenstones axe or adze heads were commonplace during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Cornwall.  'Greenstone' is actually a general archaeological term, rather than meaning a specific stone. It is commonly used to refer to any green-hued minerals that were used during the Prehistoric, to make tools, jewellery etc... To make matters even more complicated, various antiquarian literature in Cornwall calls this…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: CORN-289DE3
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of relatively worn greenstone axeheads, of probable late Neolithic - early Bronze Age date. Likely made from blue Elvan.  The larger is the blade half of an axe-head, and the smaller is the blade end of a possible Group 1 adzehead. Greenstones axe or adze heads were commonplace during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Cornwall.  'Greenstone' is actually a general archaeological term, rather than meaning a specific stone. It is commonly used to refer to any green-hued minerals that were used during the Prehistoric, to make tools, jewellery etc.…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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