2024-03-28T22:22:10+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results27110MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPLOBJECT16.jpg11MDCertain4LVPL1400x14221106272021-06-28T14:27:56ZReturned to finderCirca
A Medieval (1200-1400) strap end of copper alloy composition (as evidenced by substantial greening), with remaining elements of silvering. The object is narrow and thin, tapering from 10mm at the widest surviving part to 7mm at the narrowest. There are two visible plates connected by a pin, though it is clear from the break point at the narrowest end that there were originally two pins and it is at this weak point it has snapped. some compressed dried soil obscures a view of the inside.
The upper plate is decorated with a clear border, the area inside of which has remnants of a cross-hatched decoration at the surviving pin. A crack in the top plate, and a general bend in the object, marks the boundary between areas with surviving decoration and those rubbed bare.
The lower plate is plain, with a significant buildup of verdigris around the crack in the bottom plate.
Heather Beeton79240601MEDIEVALSTRAP ENDfinds-92406011LVPL-876680Complete1200x14221images/bengjones/11033102PAS5BD8766800101042018-10-30T15:19:03ZCertainx1422129MEDIEVALCopper alloyMD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/MEDIEVALCertain2022-07-14T07:14:56.153Z4North Yorkshire1CountyCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPLE1BCC7.jpg220282016Generated from computer mapping softwareFair8121033111019EM
A direct parallel for this object is currently unknown. Multi-headed decoration occurs on a number of different objects: most commonly strap-ends (Thomas Class B, Type 4), but also buckles such as that from St Faith's Lane, Norwich. And, far more rarely, other things such as LEIC-FE6347 and NLM4782. The decoration looks like the sort of thing seen on Viking harness mounts like those from the Isle of Man published by Wilson and Berzu and the combination of iron and copper alloy can be paralleled on harness mounts.
5DistrictCertain3LVPL210551100Restricted Accessx4102221.4Selby106272017-01-19T11:19:37ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A copper alloy and iron Viking strap fitting of Early Medieval date. The object is sub-triangular in plan, expanding at either end and waisted in the centre. The wider expanded end is square in cross-section and has an iron core from which projects the remains of a possible circular rivet for attachment. From the solid square end the object narrows and thins towards the opposite end which is split. The split measures 10mm in length, and is held together by a copper alloy circular rivet at the terminal with a diameter of 3mm.
Each face of the object is decorated with six transverse raised bands on which there appears to be worn decoration.
Dimensions: 43mm in length, 10mm in width, 11mm thick (at iron end), 5mm thick (at split end), 21.4g
These decorative bands form parallels with decoration on Early-Medieval zoomorphic strap ends such as LVPL-418254. A similar object which can be found on the PAS database is NMS-A92457.
Vanessa Oakden437BealViking styleLVPL-E1D10B8252961EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-825296x411451611010LVPL-E1BCC7Uncertain600x41022images/voakden/1597613PAS587E1BCC00176542017-01-17T13:27:40ZCertainx4102212016-09-30T23:00:00Z147Regional importance2016-10-19T23:00:00Z1EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41430EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:13:50.631Z3Flintshire1Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL30A793_WHITE.jpg2577612016Generated from computer mapping softwareGood1Zoomorphic222621EM
Dr. Mark Redknap notes that the insular elements seen within the decoration of the brooch suggests a fusion of ideas.
GildedUnitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL25776741000Restricted Accessx4102231.12Flintshire106272016-09-20T13:28:21ZReturned to finderWalesCirca
An almost complete copper alloy brooch of Early Medieval date, late 8th-9th century. The brooch is circular in plan and flat with zoomorphic and openwork decoration.
The brooch is decorated with a central 'kite-shaped' cross, the terminals of which are rounded, expanding out over the edge of the circumference of the plate. Each rounded terminal contains a circular groove within which is an undecorated area containing a circular rivet hole. Three of the outer incomplete rivets remain in the holes along with a central rivet while one is missing. It is likely that these rivets when complete would have formed 'bosses' and they are therefore decorative rather than functional.
A double circumferential groove surrounds the central boss within the lozenge or kite shaped panel. Surrounding the boss on each cross arm two animal head are seen from above, snout to snout (making a total of four). This motif can be found in the Book of Kells.
Within each angle of the cross (between and below each cross arm) is a semi-circular openwork panel. Each of these panels contains a rearward facing quadruped (animal with four feet) animal (or back-turned beasts). The back of the animal is arched and the body curves up and round in an S-shape towards the head. The mouth of the animal is open with the lower jaw resting on its arched back. The tail of the animal curls upwards in one and a half turns towards (but not connected with) the open mouth. The feet are long, flat and forward facing. Below the tail at the hip of the animal a decorative spiral mirrors the curl of the tail with one and a half turns facing downwards.
Within the body of the animal are four decorative grooves and ridges which taper to a downward facing point at the rump and neck of the animal. Breaking up these decorative grooves is another downwards turning spiral with one and a half turns at the front hip joint of the animal. This spiral is slightly larger than the rear one. A final spiral, (upwards turning with one and a half turns) is at the jaw of the animal. These decorative spirals all give the impression of movement within the animal.
The snout and lower lip is rounded and the mouth is open (with a sub-rectangular slot forming the open mouth). Above the snout is a rounded eye, behind which is a decorative triangular cut groove. Further triangular grooves between the eye and the spiral at the jaw indicate a cheekbone. Above the mouth on the upper snout are four lentoid cut grooves. The smaller of which towards the tip of the snout, may be intended to represent nostrils.
The whole of the outer face is decorated with the remains of gilding, with light green copper alloy visible in places. Damage to the object in the form of corrosion is most visible surrounding the rivets and along the arms of the cross.
The rear of the brooch is undecorated and un-gilded. At the top of the rear is a double lug with the remains of an axis bar. This would have held the pin which is now missing. At the opposite edge is an incomplete hook which would have formed the catchplate, this is sub-oval in cross-section and tapers to a rounded point. It appears to have broken during antiquity. The rear of three of the rivets are visible which have been hammered flat.
This brooch is in very good condition with very little abrasion or damage visible due to movement within the plough soil. This suggests that the object was not moved through the soil by ploughing.
Dimensions: 74mm in diameter, 33.1g.
Dr Kevin Leahy notes: The decoration on this brooch clearly resembles that seen in the Galloway hoard and it is likely to be of similar date: late 8th-9th century. The heads of the animals are reminiscent of the mount from the Thames at Westminster (Wilson, 1964, No. 45) and the St. Ninian's Isle Treasure, which looks Mercian.
Vanessa Oakden7NannerchLVPL-30D2FF79825911EARLY MEDIEVALBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-7982591110LVPL-30A793Incomplete750x41022images/voakden/1580539PAS57A30A7900130242016-08-04T10:27:21ZCertainx4102212016-07-23T23:00:00Z147National importance2016-07-23T23:00:00Z2EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41424EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCommunity2022-07-14T07:13:25.963ZNorth Yorkshire1CountyCastMEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL4B6303.jpg220282014Centred on fieldGood1209631EM11.06DistrictCertain4LVPL210551500Restricted Accessx41022263463496.3Selby106272015-02-18T16:11:00ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A cast copper alloy unidentified object of Early Medieval to Medieval date. The object is conical and faceted with an oval base. The object tapers towards the top which is rounded and complete. Four rounded knops decorate each side of the object just below the rounded top. The object is decorated with a series of punched dots forming a border around the bottom edge of the object. Seven punched dots run from this border up two faces of the object to the central knop. The base is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition.
The object seems too large to be a spoon knop and although a blank for a seal matrix is a possibility the shape and decoration are wrong. Another possible function is a gaming piece however it is not right for a Viking gaming piece or weight.
Vanessa Oakden17.447Selby areaLVPL-4B67E57056192MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-7056191114.5910LVPL-4B6303Complete410x14221images/voakden/1505939PAS54E4B6300013A442015-02-18T15:56:32ZCertainx4102212014-11-01T00:00:00Z292014-11-21T00:00:00Z2EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41430EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:17.012Z4Cheshire West and Chester1Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-D1295B-b.jpg435522014Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1Figurative124371EM
This strap end does not have a strong the anthropomorphic element and may be a devolved version of Winchester style. However it does not fit comfortably into either Thomas's Type 1 or Type 2.
4.85Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL435521000Restricted Accessx41022263454948.37Cheshire West and Chester106272015-04-13T14:19:50ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An incomplete cast copper alloy Late Saxon tongue-shaped copper alloy strap-end of Thomas' (2004) Class E. The attachment end is incomplete. Just below the attachment the object is decorated with a double horizontal ridge separated with a groove. The top ridge is decorated with punched dot decoration. The object is decorated in relief and with openwork.
The strap end has a central square with four punched dots. Four separate raised sub-ovals sit at each side of the central square. Projecting from each corner of the square is a narrow arm, each decorated with three punched dots and one punched ring-and-dot at the terminal of each arm. These arms are joined with the edges of the sub-ovals by a narrow strip of copper alloy resulting in eight openwork sub-triangles. Four of the eight openwork sub-triangles are not enclosed due to breaks which appear to be recent. At the attachment end four ridge and grooves join the upper oval to the horizontal ridge. The terminal end is damaged and appears to have a grooved X in the middle of a small raised sub-oval with a punched dot to one side. The opposite side of the X is worn and is likely to have been decorated with a punched dot also.
The rear of the object is undecorated and is concave below the four sub-ovals. The object has a smooth light green patina and is in fair condition.
Tongue-shaped strap ends such as this one were popular on the Carolingian continent and in Scandinavia during the 9th and 10th centuries, where it was regularly used to embellish baldrics, Thomas, (2004), p1.
Robert Webley39.457HuxleyAnglo-Saxon styleLVPL-D138A6626931Thomas Class E, Type uncertain1Finder Reference 2EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP ENDRestricted Accessfinds-626931x4101211121.8610LVPL-D1295BIncomplete800x41022images/voakden/1475858PAS53BD1295001B7342014-07-09T10:59:49ZCertainx4102212014-05-31T23:00:00Z147Regional importance1EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41431EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:53.293Z4Cheshire West and Chester1Unitary AuthorityEARLY MEDIEVAL1EarlyMetal detectorLVPL-BFBC1E_c.jpg435522014Generated from computer mapping software1124371EM3.88Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL43552600Restricted Accessx41022263454946.8Cheshire West and Chester106272015-04-13T16:32:40ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A cast copper alloy Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper alloy buckle frame, probably dating from the 6th century. The frame is rectangular, with a single loop, thick edges and a recessed narrowed bar. The pin is missing. The underside of the buckle is flat and plain but the upper face is decorated with a curved recess either side of the notch for the pin. The recess contains seven raised triangles on each side. The recess would probably have been inlaid with decoration, perhaps in a zig-zag around the raised triangles. Damage at one side of the frame suggests that the inlay may have been deliberately removed. The pin is missing. The notch which would have held the pin measures 2.97mm in width. The object has a dark brown patina and is in good condition.
This buckle belongs to Marzinzik's Type I.6, rectangular with a narrowed bar. Other examples are found in southern and eastern England and date broadly from the sixth century; the closest, with a groove for decoration, is perhaps Chessell Down grave 40 (Marzinzik 2003, 24-5, pl. 16). Two further similar frames, from Mucking II, Essex Grave 823 (Plate 82, p. 199, No. 914a) and from Highdown, West Sussex, Grave 34 (Plate 83, page 200, No. 581) were placed by Marzinzik in her Type II.11 and II.13 on the basis of their attached plates; both again have panels of inlaid decoration, and the Highdown example appears to come from a late fifth-century grave.
A similar example which can be found on the database is HAMP-A0905A, which has gilding and garnet inlays.
Helen Geake24.197Huxley1Anglo-Saxon styleLVPL-BFCBCE626798Marzinzik Type I.61EARLY MEDIEVALBUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-626798x4101211117.8410LVPL-BFBC1EIncomplete450x41022images/voakden/1475838PAS53BBFBC1001ED732014-07-08T15:10:09ZCertainx410222014-05-31T23:00:00Z147Regional importanceEARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41431EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:53.221ZLate4Cheshire West and Chester1Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorLVPL-86A992.jpg435522014Centred on parishFair1Zoomorphic124901EM14Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435521100Restricted Accessx410222634602536.52Cheshire West and Chester106272020-12-09T13:28:32ZReturned to finder3North WestCirca
A cast copper alloy possible strap fitting dating to the Early Medieval period. The body of the object is sub-triangular in shape and hollow. Each face is decorated with a long triangular perforation measuring 14mm in length and 7mm in width at the base. On the front and rear faces of the object are three more perforations. Either side of the top of the large triangle is a small lentoid perforation while above the top point of the triangular perforation is a small inverted triangular perforation measuring 6mm in length. The base of the object is rectangular in plan with a central circular perforation. This has an internal diameter of 6mm.
At the top of the object is a U-shaped perforation measuring 8mm in width and 7mm in length. Either side of the perforation each side of the object expands slightly in the form of an animal head before terminating with a rounded snout. This zoomorphic decoration is worn however a suggestion of a lentoid Urnes style eye is visible. Each snout joins with an integral bar which is D-shaped in cross-section.
Similar examples which can be found on the database are Bolton, A (2005) WAW-9ECCD7 A EARLY MEDIEVAL STRAP FITTING Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/87938 and Arnold, W (2011) NMS-036805 A EARLY MEDIEVAL LANTERN Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/424674.
The object has similarities to 'socketed hook fittings' such as, Daubney, A (2004) LIN-F29FC4 A EARLY MEDIEVAL STRAP FITTING Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/67728 and although this object differs in form it may have had a similar function.
The object has been cast in one piece and patches of a mid-green patina remain in places however the object appears to have been over-cleaned. The suggestion of a lentoid Urnes style eye fit in with an 11th century date.
Helen Geake447Kelsall3Anglo-Scandinavian styleLVPL-86B3A0621879Swivelling1EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-6218791211510LVPL-86A992Complete1000x41022images/voakden/1472416PAS53986A9900126542014-06-11T15:41:29ZCertainx4102212014-03-31T23:00:00Z147Regional importance1EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41431EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:50.743ZNottinghamshire1CountyCast1Metal detectorLVPL-ACFE56.jpg812712012From finderFair1Figurative78794MDGilded1.23DistrictCertain2LVPL81001400Restricted Accessx14221263496881.17Newark and Sherwood106272013-01-08T10:33:52ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsExactly
An incomplete cast copper alloy object dating from the 12th-13th century. The object is sub-oval in plan with a sub-rectangular tab projecting from one side. The tabbed projection is pierced with a regular circular perforation. One side of the object is engraved with a face. The oval face has an open down-turned mouth, a long narrow nose and oval eyes. Below and to the right of the perforation is a small trefoil. The remains of gilding can be seen on the face and trefoil.
On the rear of the object are two engraved curved lines which appear to be deliberate decoration.
The use of gilding makes a Medieval date likely and the face would not be out of place on a Medieval object, nor would the little trefoil, (K. Leahy, pers. comm). The function of this object is unknown. An object with a similar face interpreted as Christ as Man of Sorrows - i.e. copious tears at the burden of the world's evils/the crucifixion in prospect, which can be found on the database is Atherton, R (2005) DENO-B7F1D4 A MEDIEVAL PILGRIM BADGE Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/87224, however no exact parallel is currently known.
Vanessa Oakden14.837EgmantonLVPL-BF3F8753781211UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-5378121118.9510LVPL-ACFE56Incomplete1100images/voakden/1410510PAS50EACFE5001C4242013-01-07T13:38:47ZCertain12012-09-30T23:00:00Z11MEDIEVALCopper alloy414231Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:11:03.265ZNottinghamshire100CountyCast1Metal detectorLVPL-454A04.jpg8127Centred on parishGood181131RO3DistrictCertain2LVPL812223410Restricted Accessx41218263463845.5Bassetlaw106272012-09-28T14:27:33ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca
An incomplete cast copper alloy bracelet dating to the Roman period, c. 4th century AD. The object has been cut down and reused to form a finger ring. The artefact is trapezoidal in plan, in that it narrows very slightly from one end to the other. It has a rectangular cross-section. The bracelet is decorated unifacially using ring-and-dot motifs. Towards the terminal end of the object are twelve ring-and-dots in parallel lines, beyond these the object tapers and five ring-and dots are placed in a single line. Below the final ring-and-dot is a transverse groove before the object terminates where it has been cut in antiquity. The object thickens at the narrow end and file marks can be seen on the sides. At the terminal end the object narrows to form a snout giving the object a zoomorphic experience. One edge of the object towards the snout has been decorated with narrow notches or grooves cut into it. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and is good condition.
Similar examples which can be found on this database are Minter, F (2004) SF-653886 A ROMAN BRACELET Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/71198 and Byard, M (2011) BERK-8BF251 A ROMAN BRACELET Webpage available at: http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/448276. A comparable example has also been found from a 4th century grave at Lankhills, Winchester.
Vanessa Oakden7ElkesleyLVPL-4568055224261BRACELETRestricted Accessfinds-5224261196LVPL-454A04Incomplete300images/voakden/1398443PAS506454A000185642012-09-27T14:29:04ZCertain12ROMANCopper alloy414231Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:54.622ZLate3North Yorkshire1CountyEARLY MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorLVPL-A37788.jpg220282012From finderFair1209631EM1.8DistrictCertain4LVPL210551000Restricted Accessx41022263463497.9Selby106272018-03-14T16:54:48ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A copper-alloy strap-slide dating to the 10th century. It is flat and rectangular, and decorated with a crude relief Borre-style ring chain. On the ridges of the ring chain the remains of gilding (or the bare copper alloy) can be seen. On one side of the outer face is a triangular perforation, apparently a casting flaw.
On the reverse is a rectangular attachment loop, D-shaped in cross-section. The loop is integral and has possibly been repaired at one side where there is an overlap of copper alloy. The loop has been pushed inwards in the centre during antiquity.
There is a small crack at one end of the object and the edges have been damaged. The object has a dark green patina and is corroded in places.
Compare HAMP-767FD8.
Robert Webley30.517Selby area3Anglo-Scandinavian styleLVPL-4B6634516367strap slide1EARLY MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-51636712118.9810LVPL-A37788Complete800x41022images/voakden/1392321PAS502A3778001FC632012-08-14T12:33:13ZCertainx410222012-04-30T23:00:00Z147National importance1EARLY MEDIEVALCopper alloy41430EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:51.031Z