Record ID: BH-42A151
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of uncertain function, possibly a brooch dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1000-1200). The object is disc-shaped with a raised hemispherical central boss. The upper surface is decorated with a moulded circular and geometric pattern. The four concentric ring and dot motifs, one roughly in each quarter of the plate, consist of a single grooved circle, another circle within it and a circular dot at the centre. The zones between the two circular grooves are flat and plan. Around the base of the central boss is a border consisting of small and slig…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-3E87B6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possibly Medieval mount, dating to AD 1200-1250. It consists of a slightly tapering rectangular plate, which has a rectangular cross-section and an ornate loop protruding from the top edge; the lower edge has an old break now worn. The front face of the loop bears a moulding depicting a ribbon, which is centered on the top edge. Below the circular hole of the loop, on the front face of the plate there is a cast motif depicting an open hand emerging from a possible cloud. The surfaces are gilded, although on the back face little of the covering survives. "…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dedham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1C029A
Object type: FLAKED AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Neolithic flint flaked axehead, dating to the period BC 4000-2400. The axehead is sub-oval in plan as it is rounded at one terminal and tapers to a rounded point at the other. It is triangular in cross section. It has been struck from a black-grey flint with light brown inclusions, and retains c.10% cortex. Both faces exhibit covering, scaled, semi-abrupt flaking. The flaked axehead measures 131.17mm in length, 44.60mm in width and 32.69mm in thickness. Flaked axeheads are similar to the tranchet axeheads of the the Mesolithic, however they are more finely worked and …
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-56098E
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Mesolithic to Neolithic retouched flake, dating 10,000-2,350 BC. The flake is triangular in shape with evidence of retouch on both sides. Faint traces of a bulb of percussion are visible on one side, though few other indicators of knapping are present. One tip of the object also appears to have broken away, probably during knapping. Due to the incompleteness of this object it is difficult to further specify a period of production. Dimensions: length: 35.28 mm; width: 44.46 mm; thickness: 10.74 mm; weight: 20.12g.
Created on: Monday 7th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-CF34F6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flint blade. The presence of a very slight bulb of percussion suggests soft hammer production. A conchoidal fracture can be seen on the dorsal face. Two other angles have also been struck from the strike platform forming a sub-triangular cross-section across the blade. The stike platform is unclear suggesting that it may have been chipped or damaged during deposition. Two parallel blades have been removed from this piece of flint, one half seems to have been removed in two sections, one above the other. There is no evidence of retouch. The blade is thin enough to be translu…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton on the Nase Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8EE9D7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly complete gilded copper alloy object of probable Post Medieval date. The object is triangular in plan and circular in section. The larger, upper end is open and the object narrows to a closed point at the lower end. A hard, compacted material fills the open cavity, which appears to be mineralised organic, probably cord. A decorative wirework piece is applied to towards to top of the object, situated approximately one third from the opening. This panel is formed of a large central circle flanked by two smaller circluar knops forming upwardly pointing spirals. A third base spira…
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6DBA05
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper alloy openwork artefact, possibly a dagger chape. It is rectangular in plan, with a sub-rectangular cross section. It is hollow, with openwork decoration on both faces. The decoration is in the same style as Winchester strap ends, however the form of this artefact is completely different. There are two rows of four globular holes running parallel to each other down both faces. The surface in between is decorated with incised lines, roughly following the openwork shapes. The artefact is incomplete, with worn breaks at the end. It is 5.5cm long, …
Created on: Monday 4th August 2008
Last updated: Saturday 29th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earles Colne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-37A438
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval (9th century) damaged and incomplete cast copper alloy gilded mount. The main body is circular in plan and domed. This dome is divided into four triangular sections, each with a raised border. There is a circular knop at the apex of the dome. Each of the triangular sections is decorated with an interlaced knot design. At the base of the dome, extending from the four sections is an incomplete or missing projecting arm. Two opposing arms are semi-circular with a central curved depression. The reverse of the mount is hollow and undecorated. There is no apparent means of at…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Last updated: Saturday 26th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Chesterford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-385123
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Almost complete cast copper alloy Anglo-Saxon hooked tag of 8th century date. The tag has a flat, elongated triangular plate. Extending from the tip of the triangle is the integral pointed hook which curves back the rear of the object. This is now truncated and survives for no longer than 5.4mm. At the top of the plate are two circular perforations for attachment. The front of the tag is decorated with a recessed linear, geometric design of triangles and lozenge shapes. The recesses were probably once filled, possibly with black niello and the tag may have been silvered. The revers…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wicken Bonhunt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2E87D4
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy die stamp, used for making foil mounts decorated in Anglo-Saxon Style II. Flat and circular, now incomplete (missing a small area to one side). It is 42.3mm in diameter, 4.28mm thick, mass 30.44g. The decoration consists of a central panel of four interlaced relief animals, their bodies marked by lines of dots, as can be seen on the great gold buckle from Sutton Hoo. The heads, marked by an eye set within an L-shaped rib, can be best seen at the top of the drawing. The central panel is surrounded by an elaborate border consisting of a ring of dots either side …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2006
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-60BD12
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of cast copper alloy Anglo-Saxon square headed brooch of Hines group XI. This fragment represents part of the headplate inner panel and the bow of the brooch. The bow is rectangular in plan and flat in section. It has been squashed flat and no longer has its C shaped curved profile. A raised moulded border surrounds the bow. The central panel is decorated with a central moulded rib, with a raised, hollow and circular boss at the central point (not domed). It is decorated to either side of the mid rib with a design in the four quarters of the bow. Each upper angle appears to h…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: ESS-1EC2A5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount, probably of 12th century date. The main body of the mount is square in plan and flat in section. It is decorated with two parallel, vertical incised lines that run down the centre of the mount before spiralling down and inwards. A third incised line runs between, terminating between the spirals. To either side of this central motif are upward radiating diagonal incised lines. Most of the design is covered with gilt, except at the sides where it has been worn away. Extending from the top of the square is a zoomorphic terminal. This is slightly domed in section, but f…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-1DC5A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of cast copper alloy Early Medieval brooch. This small fragment is semicircular in plan and flat in section. The main body of the fragment is ever so slightly recessed. It has been carved with a border that runs along the curved edge, which is hatched with diagonally raised lines. A plain raised line runs along the straighter edge. To one side of the plain raised line is a raised semicircle. Both the tops of the line and the semicircle are abraded. The decorative front side of the fragment is gilded. The reverse is plain and traces of silvering or tinning survive. The entire c…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-106567
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Unidentified lead alloy object. This object is suboval in plan and flat in section. It is essentially a piece of lead decorated with a human face. The face comprises of a raised T shape that forms the brow and nose. Beneath the nose are two parallel horizontal lines that form the lips. Either side of the nose are two raised circles that form the eyes. These facial features are contained within a crude beaded border that runs around the circumference of the object. The object has a creamy beige patina and is only slightly worn. It is 13.5mm long, 11.52mm wide, 1.84mm thick and weighs 1.…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-2C8575
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete silver Anglo-Saxon hooked tag. The tag has a flat, circular plate from which extends the complete integral hook, which tapers and curves back to the rear of the object. The circular plate is decorated with a raised motif of eight solid, sub oval segments radiating from a central, raised, solid circle, surrounded by a narrow border at the edge of the plate. This gives the pattern a flower-like appearance. Surrounding the raised motif, and filling the recessed background are the remains of what is presumed to be black niello, now dull and abraded. The reverse of the circular pl…
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Black Notley', grid reference and parish protected.