Record ID: HAMP-1A9828
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead medieval pilgrim's ampulla (c.1150-1350). Bag shaped, missing its handles, and bent at more than 90 degrees at the neck. One side is decorated with numerous fine lines which fill the lower face to represent a shell. Decoration on the other face includes a circular line following the outline of the lower half, filled with fine cross-hatched lines and part of a lobate shape which likely represents a flask or phial, which begins at the centre point and extends to the circular line at the bottom of the face. Around the neck is a narrow raised moulded line, and above thi…
Created on: Tuesday 21st December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: CAM-4CA4FA
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of silver pressed metal sheet, probably of Post-Medieval to Modern date, and probably a fragment of cuff-link or button body. This piece of metal weighs 0.10g, is irregularly shaped with breaks at all edges extending to 10.0mm x 6.4mm with a maximum thickness of 1.0mm. This fragment may show the head of a cherub or part of the Arms of the Worshipful company of Mercers (see LANCUM-1F7545 & https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worshipful_Company_of_Mercers ). The background is stippled with multiple raised pellets as seen on the front surface. Much, but not all of the surviving desi…
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kesteven District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-AF6F15
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy pilgrim badge dating to the medieval period (c.1350-1400AD). The badge takes the form of a rider on a horse and probably depicts St George. The head of the rider is missing as is the nose of the horse. The legs of the horse have been folded back on themselves. The front of the badge has moulded decoration picking out details of the riders clothes and horse fittings. The back of the badge has a simple cross-hatch pattern from manufacture, but is otherwise undecorated. Length: 53.4mm; height: 40.4mm; thickness: 3.1mm; weight: 34.20g
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-23C9E2
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval (AD c.1270-c.1350) mirror case. The case is circular when laid flat and rectangular in section. The object consists of two concave discs held together by a hinge mechanism. One disc has a double lug on one side which forms part of the hinge housing the copper alloy axis bar and a single lug on the opposite side which forms part of the closing mechanism. The other disc has a single lug on one side which forms part of the hinge and a double lug on the opposite side which forms part of the closing mechanism. On both discs the hinge is rusted over, pr…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: WAW-585A60
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: The vervel is a flat silver disc which, in section, is rectangular with rounded corners. One face is inscribed with: a six-pointed star Robert │ Lee, Esqr. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 13.14mm Thickness: 1.12mm Weight: 0.82g. Discussion: In the 17th Century, Billesley Manor was owned by three successive members of the Lee family with the first name 'Robert'. Interestingly, this is at least the third artefact, and second vervel, which can attributed to them. Treasure case 2010 T788 (PAS-B05027) was a silver vervel inscribed in similar …
Created on: Friday 10th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: SOM-9D9F6D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete object, probably lead-tin alloy, probably a badge or part of a toy. The piece has a raised design on the front and a slightly recessed back between raised edges. While some of the raised areas on the front are reflected on the back most are not, suggesting it is cast rather than pressed. In broad form one end is semi-circular with about one quarter of the circle missing towards the centre of the object. This semi-circular end has been folded over on itself. A chord extends from one end of the semicircle to meet another line running from the centre of the circle. The othe…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cullompton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-63B1E8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A probably Post Medieval silver, sheet metal ornament or toy in the form of an owl. The object is made from two pieces of sheet silver, one depicting the front of the owl and its perch, and the other depicting the folded wings on the back. The two pieces are sandwiched together, though they have become separated at the top. There is no evidence of further elements or attachment, though it is possible another piece of metal was held between the decorated ones at the head end. The object appears to be complete, leaving its function a mystery. Michael Lewis (British Museum) suggests that…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-5B34C7
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast lead alloy pilgrim badge or other pilgrim souvenir depicting the 'Veronica' and probably dating from the 15th century. The badge is circular and has a design on both faces. It is pierced from the reverse at 1 o'clock and 6 o'clock on the obverse, the upper hole being over the raised line border, and the lower aperture being in the border. The obverse has a central panel bordered by a ring separating it from a border of pellets separated by zig-zag lines. The border between 3 o'clock and 6 o'clock does not have any pellets, and the lines are different, possibly ill…
Created on: Monday 9th June 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd May 2020
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Record ID: DOR-EEC0A3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount with enamel decoration. The mount is sub-triangular with four lobes, one at the apex, one at the base and one each at the sides. The lobes are rectangular with large circular apertures. There are traces of incised lines in the remaining gilding on the lobes. The main body of the mount is decorated with a design of a lion or other beast rampant, facing left and rearing up on a field of blue enamel and inside a framing double band . It has a long tail curved upwards along its back. The lower body tapers into the apex of the triangle. The design indicated that the ap…
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 20th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-F0FF05
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy pilgrim badge depicting Mary (crowned and with sceptre) and child on a crescent moon. Apparently the moon (ever-changing) contrasts with the characteristics of Mary (stead-fast). Badges of this type were once thought to be made for Boulogne, but are now thought to be Willesden, London. There are the remains of attachment stubs on the back. cf PAS:2F06E6 for a similar example from the Thames.
Created on: Sunday 24th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2013
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Record ID: BERK-245A92
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead-alloy modern toy or souvenir in the shape of a throne. It is a copy of the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey, which was commissioned by Edward I to contain the Stone of Scone; the toy has moulded decoration including lions at the base of the throne's legs and quartefoil and arched decoration on the sides. The back of the throne does not have any decoration, suggesting that it was intended to rest against something, so not to be seen. Although the Coronation Chair was commissioned during the rule of Edward I (AD 1279-1307), this toy dates to the modern period,…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st June 2013
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Record ID: BM-D8AA77
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy unifaced button (or possibly a token), pierced centrally (which might have once held a loop for the button). It is circular in plan with a raised plain border around the rim, now partly missing. Emanating from the central piercing is the raised outline of a six petalled flower. The reverse is plain and flat.
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bankside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-4CFE88
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A silver gilt Medieval pendant in the form of the Holy Rood. The pendant is an openwork crucifix with fleur-de-lis terminals at the ends of the arms, bearing the figure of Christ crucified. Two standing figures flank the cross, representing Mary on Christ's left, and John the Evangelist on his right. A panel across the top of the cross probably bore the legend INRI (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews) but this is now worn. Above the panel is a square shaft surmounted by a suspension loop. The base of the cross tapers to a rounded point. The reverse is flat and featureless and is not …
Created on: Friday 10th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C68435
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver annular Medieval brooch frame. The hoop is circular in plan and oval in cross section. It has four lozenge-shaped plates attached onto the front of the hoop. These are decorated with a punched annulet in the centre with incised lines forming a border and dividing each plate into quarters. The frame is slightly bent. Dimensions: Diameter- 22.82mm Width of hoop- 1.61mm Thickness: 2.02 mm Weight: 1.73 g Discussion: Compare to example recorded on PAS database as NMS-D8B8F2 (2011 T21). The age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treas…
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-247E87
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy enamelled mount of medieval date. The mount is very similar to objects described as straps from a coffret (a small coffer) in the Metropolitan Museum of Art catalogue Enamels of Limoges (Boehm and Taburet-Delahaye 1996, 152-3), and this is certainly what this object is. The strap mount is sub triangular in plan, with a large triangular wedge at one end which tapers towards a point, but with an oval expansion just before the thinner terminal. The mount is decorated with a geometric design, possibly intended to represent a plant, executed in enamel at the wider end which …
Created on: Friday 9th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2016
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Record ID: LON-502AE6
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post-medieval lead-alloy figurative pilgrim badge fragment, dating from the 15th or 16th century. The relief-moulded piece depicts a human figure facing forwards, wearing a mitre,with a naked torso, draped waist and thighs; a beaded border surrounds the figure who holds a staff or cross in his right hand. A casting flash extends down the centre of the reverse, with a catchplate at the top and possible pin remnant at the base.
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2009
Last updated: Sunday 27th October 2019
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Record ID: NARC-745254
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount (11th century AD). It is best classified as Williams Class A, Type 2B. It is a sub-triangular mount depicting a pair of snake-like beasts that form the mount's frame and curve round and inwards to end in a pair of addorsed heads. There is a single rivet hole in the trefoil-shaped terminal. At its neck it is 8.3mm wide. There are two rivet holes drilled through the base with iron corrosion within the rivet holes and an area of iron corrosion on the reverse of the mount just above the perpendicular flange. The flange is very worn. The mount shows …
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2005
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: KENT4255
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Handmade silver gilt finger ring with rope effect motif.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT4037
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Square copper alloy buckle fragment, with geometric/floral motif, with openwork hole.
Created on: Monday 21st January 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT COBHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT3693
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Circular copper alloy seal matrix pendant with loop suspended by ridge and loop at back. Central motif is 'Agnus Dei' surrounded by legend.
Created on: Monday 20th August 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT GODMERSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.