Record ID: LIN-5B7C89
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper-alloy Cross Brooch. The brooch was original cross-shaped, but two of the arms are now incomplete. Each arm is sub-rectangular in plan, being slightly wider at the terminal than at the centre of the cross. The perimeter is decorated by a single linear groove. One arm contains three irregularly places diagonal grooves or 'dashes'. The other arm only contains two. In the centre of the brooch are four ringed dot motifs. These are roughly arranged one at the beginning of each arm, but they are somewhat crudely done. An integral loop is located behind one of the arm…
Created on: Thursday 18th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wragby area', 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
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Record ID: YORYM-DFEA33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt fitting of post-medieval date. The clasp is S-shaped with an ovate cross-section and has one moulded zoomorphic, possible serpentine or dragonesque, terminal. The terminal is worn with an elongated snout with incised lips and raised pellets for eyes. The opposite end terminates in a rounded tail. A raised circumferential collar is present at the centre of the fitting and is flanked by a single row of scales or feathers denoted by repeated pointed U-shaped panels. The metal has a mid-dull brown patina and is worn. The fitting is 37.1mm long, 7.4mm wide, …
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-CAE7B4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bone knife handle of Early-Medieval date. Two fragments of the handle remain which fit together at the breaks. The handle is sub-rectangular, tapering from the wider broken end to the narrower flattened terminal. The section is trapezoidal with a flat top and base and bevelled sides. The top of the handle is decorated with a series of eleven irregularly spaced pairs of stamped ring and dot designs. There are gaps in this decoration to either side of the central five pairs. Three vertical grooves are present at the terminal ends of the handle and between the three grou…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2016
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Record ID: LEIC-3464BE
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Paleolithic flint discoid hand axe, 84mm long, 71mm wide and 22mm thick with a weight of over 100grams. The object has a D shaped form with a flat striking platform? with intact cortex as a base. It has semi- invasive, scaled re-touch on both surfaces with semi-abrupt stepped re touch along its edge on one surface. The shield shaped form of this axe with straight edge flanked by two corners is typical of the Bout Coupe axes associated with the Middle Palaeolithic Mousterian industry. However the lack of patination would not support such an early date. It is,however, possible…
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-0F4174
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy early medieval 'Wrythen pin' dating from the Middle Saxon period, that is c. 9th century. The pin is complete, but slightly bent out of shape and shows corrosive patches along the shaft. It has an oval/onion-shaped head (diameter 8mm) with engraved spiral decoration, often called 'wrythen-headed' (Hinton 1996, 16-17). There is a double-collar beneath its head. The shaft has a circular cross-section broken circular-section. Parallels on the database are NMS-11C7B1 and two finds in 2004 from Barton Bendish, Norfolk (HER 17212), and Beachamwell, Norfolk (HER 4530).
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2A7E3E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin, possibly an Early Medieval ringed pin dating from AD 700 - 1000, though sometimes found in contexts as late as the 12th century (Griffiths, Philpot and Egan 2007, Meols Catalogue, page 68). Alternatively, this could be the pin from a penannular brooch of similar date, or a simple pin with a scrolled head. The pin is made in one piece, is sub-circular in section and tapers to a blunt point. At the head end, it becomes square in section, then flat and rectangular. This part has been rolled into a loop which overlaps for half the circumference. The loop has externa…
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2015
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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
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F34099
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy-stud of uncertain date, cast, with a slightly convex circular head which is 21.48mm in diameter and 3.04mm thick. The plate has suffered some abrasions to its circumference. Located centrally on the reverse of the head is an integral shank of circular cross-section, which tapers slightly to a flat end; it has a maximum diameter of 7.35mm and is 17.83mm long. There is little diagnostic information with which to date this stud. Overall, the stud is 17.83mm long, and weighs 9.6g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: LIN-6E526B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy mount dating to the period c.AD 900-980. The mount is broadly trapezoidal in plan, with an incised border around three of the edges. The decoration is openwork and consists of a trifoliate motif, which forms the fourth edge, and an incised curvilinear design. There are five apertures arranged in an oval towards the narrower terminal. Traces of gilding remain on the surface, and where this is not present there is a green patina. The reverse is undecorated. It is possible that this is a mount from a chest or a book, and a similar object on the database …
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-450118
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete probable silver-gilt Thealby brooch of Roman date. The head of the brooch is comprised of rectangular wings the reverse of which act as a double lug hinge mechanism for the pin. The pin no longer remains and patches of copper corrosion mark the remains of the axis bar within the lugs. An integral circular attachment loop projects from a rectangular bar set centrally on the upper edge of the head. The bar is decorated with parallel though unevenly spaced vertical grooves and the loop has moulded decoration to the front face. The front to the wings have concaved central se…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 14th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ferriby Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-9E14B1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval gilded copper alloy mount, 25mm long, 11mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 3.26 grams. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and consists of a rectangular plate with a triangular plate emerging from one side. The rectangular section is decorated with a raised solid border which surrounds a raised knot like motif representing a snake. The triangular section forms a 'beaked' head consisting of a triangle with the apex curling and turning under itself. At the top corner, where it joins the rectangular plate, there is a raised circle with a raised '…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: WILT-0BBFE7
Object type: HELMET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete iron helmet of post-medieval date probably a English civil war lobster pot helmet. The helmet is 200mm in surviving height and 210mm wide and 300mm in length. The helmet is formed of two plates joined in the centre with a raised comb. A number of incomplete rivets survive within the two plates, internally they have square sectioned washers (12.6mm wide). The front of the helmet is incomplete in places, the front plate extends 55mm from the raised comb. The front edges has been curled downwards slightly, at this point the helmet is 0.75mm thick. The raised comb widens and…
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-8B9CEA
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete unpolished flaked axe of Neolithic date and of Scandinavian type. The object has a convex cutting edge and straight parallel sides which taper to a squared off butt end. The cutting edge measures 64mm in width and is 3mm thick. A large oval flake has been removed from one face just above the cutting edge in recent times and is likely due to plough damage. Each face of the object has been worked with flaking. The flaked sides taper evenly towards the butt end which is rectangular in cross-section. The butt end measures 25.5mm in width and is 22mm thick. The butt e…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinedor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-103497
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy probable punch or die of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The punch is rectangular in cross section at the punch end, then, after 12mm, develops, tapering to the circular cross-sectioned shaft at the end where a small pin or hanging hole is located. The design on the punch end is a plain cross. The metal has a mid brownish-green colour and is worn. The punch is 68.91mm long, 6.04mm thick (rectangular end), 4.9mm diameter (rounded shaft) and weighs 12.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: NLM-9FDE5A
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end. Narrow pointed strap end made from two sheets of thickness 0.5mm joined at the belt end by a rivet of diameter 1.6mm and length 3.3mm. It is uncertain how the pointed ends of the sheets were joined; perhaps by a spot of brazing. Though the form and construction is simple, it does not appear amongst numerous strap ends of medieval date reported from London, where comparable shapes were achieved by folding sheet metal. Kevin Leahy kindly notes similar strap ends to be common finds from 14th-century contexts at York. Suggested date: Medieval, 1300-1400. Length:…
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D1BA68
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Object, probably Medieval made from copper alloy and iron consisting of a copper alloy socket into which is fitted a highly corroded iron fitting. While it is possible that this had a complex, expanding form it is likely that its present shape was produced by corrosion products. Where revealed the iron has the fibrous appearance characteristic of wrought iron. The copper alloy socket 41.3mm long and tapers from 15.0mm diameter at its open mouth to 11.2mm near to the point where it joins the iron element. It has 1.8mm thick walls and iron can be seen at the base of the 29mm deep socket…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: NLM-530F5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. A hammered copper alloy Irish penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Spink no. S6510, issued under indenture by Richard Martin. Obverse description: Shield with Cross of St George, flanked by letters [E] R. Obverse inscription: A[---]THINRR Reverse description: Crowned harp, flanked by date: 16 02. Circumferential inscription in outer circle mostly lost. Reverse inscription: A[---] Diameter: 18.6mm, Weight: 1.66gms, die axis: 8
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walkeringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-514C17
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete knapped lithic implement of Neolithic date (circa 4000-2350BC). The implement is most likely a knife, although could be a small Neolithic hand-axe shaped implement known as an 'Ovate' dating to the Late Neolithic (3000-2350BC). However, the implement is not bifacially worked to the extent expected of an Ovate. The implement appears to have been knapped from a primary flake, from which secondary and tertiary flakes have been removed from the ventral surface. The Dorsal face has been worked to remove cortex on the left medial edge, leaving a substantial amount on the right…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
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Record ID: IOW-4ECBF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy penannular brooch of Fowler's Type G, c. 410-c. 650. The pin is missing The frame is oval in cross-section and decorated on the upper surface only with a series of transverse ribs. However, these are almost completely worn and are barely visible. The terminals are circular and are flat on the decorated side and slightly convex on the underside. In the centre of each terminal on the decorated side there is a small circular cell containing decorative material. The colour of the material in one cell is blue and probably en…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.