Record ID: WILT-2E4020
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Anglo-Saxon (Early Medieval) to early Post Medieval iron single bladed axehead, dating to c AD 850 - 1650. The surface is moderately corroded. It has an almost symmetrical form, but with a slightly extended beard on the lower part of the curved cutting edge. Something of the bevel on the cutting edge remains. The blade narrows towards the axe head (point of contact with handle, now missing) flaring out again to create two sub triangular extensions (axe lips or lugs) above and below, on both sides, of the axe eye (opening for handle). These gave more wood (handle) to me…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-680620
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably Medieval iron axehead dating from AD 1100 - 1500. The socket is incomplete, with one face missing. The cutting edge is convex, or this may be a broken end. It is wider than the rest of the blade, which tapers smoothly to the socket. The sides of the socket are shaped into a point so the socket is taller than the neck of the blade. It is covered with corrosion. Weight is 1470g, Length 262mm, Width 98mm and Thickness 28mm. Dr Kevin Leahy looked for parallels to the shape in books by Manning on Roman iron, Goodhall on Medieval ironworkand Salman on recent tools, and sugg…
Created on: Thursday 20th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1239F8
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval silver pilgrim badge, possibly of St George slaying a dragon, dating to c. AD 1400 - 1550. The small fragment is circular with projections, it is D-shaped in section. It is comprised of two circular fragments, one inside the other, the outer ring has a projection at the base. Th inner circle appears zoomorphic, with two faces meeting in the centre. The outer ring is undecorated, the lower projection also appears to terminate in a zoomorphic head with a small snout extending. Length: 7.99 mm Width: 9.56 mm Thickness: 1.91 mm Weight: 0.38 g Discussion: …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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: NLM-785C03
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. A small narrow cast rectangular-section bar of width 3.7mm, with a possibly zoomorphic rounded terminal resembling the eyes of a fly at one end; it is plain at the other end. Two drilled holes of diameter 1.3mm are set near the rounded terminal, between low flanges and a ridge linking them which bears four neatly incised transverse cuts. Here, two pairs of opposed half-round knops project from either side of the bar, slightly offset both from each other and from the holes, perhaps to represent legs. The terminal itself is divided by a tiny central rid…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-76A13D
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book fitting, as kindly identified by Rob Webley, who comments as follows: 'This looks like part of a book clasp of Howsam A.9 - certainly broken, if not repurposed. But not a harness pendant...https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/book-clasps/#Howsam_type_A9 A thick one-piece cast block with a display side modelled with broad concave facets, and with an apical loop at right angles to its display plane. A flat plain back has a blind central circular moulded hollow of diameter 5mm and depth 6.2mm whose position and form matches that of the round centre of…
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarning', grid reference and parish protected.

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: LVPL-876680
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 c…
Created on: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: FAKL-B22B7F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval coin, silver halfgroat, of Edward III, (AD1327-1377) , London, Series C, AD1351-1352, North 1148, Obverse: Crowned bust facing: + EDWARDVS [rex] ANGLI F FRANCIE. Reverse, Long cross, two bands of inscription: CIVI/ TAS/ LON/ DON// POSVI DEV/ ADIVT/OREM. Diameter: 22.2mm, Mass 2.11g
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-B1DCEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval coin, cut halfpenny, 1248-1251, voided long cross issue of Henry III (1216-1272) London, Obverse: Crowned bust, facing HENRIC [ ]. Reverse: voided long cross, HEN [rio/nlv] NDE, Class IIIa-IVa, North 986-990. Diameter 19.2mm, Mass 0.69g
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-B1476D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval coin, silver penny of Edward IV (1471-1483) Durham mint, mis-struck. Obverse: Facing bust, obscured, EDWARD REX ANGLI. Reverse: long cross CIVI/TAS/DVR [ ] North 1568-1666, Diameter 17.9mm, Mass 0.63g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-9D414E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval strap end, c. 1200-1400, made from sheet copper alloy with two leaves separated by a spacer. Rectangular, with a double indentation at its upper edge and a curved lower edge with a central projection. Undecorated. Through its upper part is a single rivet. Similar strap ends have been found in London and dated to c. 1200-1400 (Egan and Pritchard, 1991, Fig. 96) Length 26.0mm, Width 13.8mm, Thickness 2.4mm, Mass 3.40g.
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-9BFD33
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval buckle and plate, c. 1270-1350, oval frame with and off-set bar, its outer edge in the form of a flat, angled plate with a central notch for the pin, which is now missing. The sides of the frame have a diamond shaped section. The plate is made from 1.5mm thick sheet metal, folded around the bar with a central notch for the pin. The plate is 35.6mm long and 19.9mm wide, its lower part being narrower and cut away, in its centre is a single large rivet, invisible on the upper part of the plate. Clamped between the two leaves of the plate is a double layer of a woven textile, res…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 29th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-9A16F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object, possibly dating to the Medieval period. The object comprises a broadly rectangular body, with a rectangular cross section, with three internally cast projections extending sideways from one edge. The centrally placed projection is triangular in plan, while those situated at each terminal are semi-circular in plan with a circular perforation possibly for attachment. One of these projections and perforations is now incomplete. Above these larger circular perforations situated in the body of the object are two smaller circular perforations. On the o…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-674DA2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval annular brooch dating to the period c.AD 1200-1300. The brooch is broadly ovate in plan, with a rectangular cross-section. A zoomorphic head projects from the middle point of each long edge, and curves around to point inwards. It is likely that these represent snakes. The reverse is undecorated, although has a constriction at each apex to acommodate the pin, which is now missing. A green-brown patina is on the surface, as well as traces of gilding. The brooch measures 32.28mm in length, 23.07mm in width, 4.01mm in thickness and weighs 5.77g. Cf. Salis…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C8B1A3
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy plumbob dating to the Medieval period. The weight is oval in plan and cross-section with a central decorated panel on each face. The decorated panel on each face sits within an oval depression with the decoration on one face consisting of a zig-zag ridge running the length of the panel with three pellets between each turn of the ridge. The opposite face of the object is decorated with an scroll pattern. The top of the object is incomplete and is dished with a projection at each edge. These projections would have expanded to form an attachment loop when comp…
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Guilden Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-4AF08D
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval badge in the form of an axehead, dating to the period c.AD 1300-1600. The axehead is an irregular triangle in plan, which narrows to a neck, and bifurcates to form a loop which would have accomodated the haft. This loop is now broken at its apex with a worn break. Decoration comprises a grid pattern on both the front and reverse of the blade. The wings of the axehead are now missing. A light grey patina is on the surface. Lead axeheads were a common form of secular badge in the late 13th to 16th centuries. They were perhaps worn by spectators at tournaments and …
Created on: Monday 17th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-919D8F
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron axehead of medieval to post-medieval date (AD 700-1660). The object is sub-rectangular with a wedge shaped blade and an open triangular socket. None of the haft is retained. It is c 225.50mm in length and 91.20mm in width/height at the cutting edge The blade tapers towards the socket where it is 49.36mm in width/height, then widens to 57.43mm at the far end of the socket. The triangular aperture is 56.80mm x 38mm. The thickness of the blade is 25mm at the join with the socket and tapers away to a blunt point at the cutting edge. The thickness of the metal around the…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Sunday 6th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C4474B
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy plumbob dating to the medieval period. The weight is oval in plan and cross-section with a central decorated panel on each face. The decorated panel on each face sits within an oval depression with the decoration consisting of a series of pellets and diagonal ridged lines. One end of the object is incomplete and is dished with a projection at each edge. These projections would have expanded to form an attachment loop when complete. Similar line and pellet decoration is commonly found on medieval spindle whorls. A similar example which has been recorded o…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Betchton', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-8AEDEF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic mount probably dating from AD 1000 - 1200. The mount is in the form of a three dimensional beast's head with rounded ears, worn eyes and a tall nose or snout. There is a fleur shaped projection at the snout end. The projection is flat and may represent the animal's tongue. There is a circular rivet hole (now filled with corrosion) through the projection. Another similar rivet holes can be seen in the centre of the creature's head. Beyond the ears, the mount is thin and flat, curving slightly backwards. It is not clear whether this is the whole mount or whethe…
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-827350
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount of probable early Medieval date. The mount is broadly rectangular in plan with splayed edges towards the base, which has smooth curved serrations along the bottom edge. The surface of the mount has an incised design of which the centrepiece is the head of a wolf-like animal. The wolf head is flanked by other linear designs but they are hard to distinguish; they may be intended to represent wings. Beneath the wolf head is what may be the body or legs of the animal, which in turn is standing on a domed feature with linear marking possibly intended to be eye…
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-5D3FCD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable annular brooch of medieval date, probable about AD 1200 - 1400. The brooch is incomplete with part of the frame missing, including the presumed constriction for the pin. The frame is oval in plan and rectangular in section. The front face is decorated with incised symbols, perhaps intended to be letters, but none are clearly identifiable as Roman or lombardic letters. It is perhaps an inscription rendered by an illiterate maker. If the inscription is in blackletter, the lines are outlineing letters rather than forming letters themselves, but the legend still ap…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-91C548
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of the frame from an late/post Medieval purse. L shaped section with holes for the attachment of the bag. A larger hole in the surviving end would have held the purse bar.
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gayhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F53D78
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy swivel or strap fitting dating from the early medieval period, that is the 11th or 12th century. The fitting appears complete but very worn. It is composed of two halves which are identical. They are mounted on an internal rivet and rotate freely, as can be seen in the finder's images taken from different angles. The cross-section of both segments is circular at the bottom/in the centre, but they each terminate in a small animal or possibly quadruped which sits on the apex of each half. The surfaces of both halves are extremely worn but some of the moulded decoration…
Created on: Thursday 28th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Noke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A36811
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two parts of a copper alloy object, a Medieval buckle dating from AD 1250 - 1450. About half of the hoop survives in two pieces. It is a rounded rectangle in section, expanding slightly in width at one end. This projection would have been part of a projecting pin rest and is thinner than the hoop of the frame. The hoop is decorated on the surviving side by expanding the width of the hoop into three openwork lobes, so there are three rings along the side of the hoop. The break between the two surviving pieces is across the upmost ring. The breaks are very worn and patinated. The top of…
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-35243A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pin with a knotted head. The pin is formed of a robust circular sectioned shank which widens gradually from the flattened rectangular sectioned tip to the head. It is 4.0mm in diameter at the head. The head is integral and formed of the circular sectioned wire which forms the pin. The wire has been coiled around twice and then brought around the front of the coils in a chord and the end tucked into the hole in the centre of the coils. The coils are corroded together. The wire is possibly flattened but is narrower than the pin. It is widest where it meets the pin, tapering…
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wincanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-64FC28
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval penannular brooch dating from about AD 1000-1400 and of a type from the Finno-Ugrian areas of Russia. The brooch has a wire loop of 25.2mm diameter. The wire is sub-circular in section and is 2.2mm diameter. The terminals of the penannular hoop are long flat triangular plates, made in one with the hoop. They are decorated along the outer edge of each terminal with an incised zig-zag line and have a circular hole of about 1.8mm diameter in the rounded outer corner. A fainter, shallow but wide incised line is positional in the centre of each straight, inner ed…
Created on: Monday 28th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stamford Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0FE3D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of incomplete copper alloy strap loop fittings dating to the medieval period. The mounts are stylistically very similar and may have come from the same mould and as they were found in close proximity likely came from the same belt. The fittings have different decorative attributes and are therefore described separately. Mount A) An animal's head and snout, with upturned lip, is set horizontally with a slightly raised head. The snout narrows and a small area appears to have been damaged through use, as this is the section that would have fitted into the loop to secure the fit…
Created on: Thursday 24th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-7FA0D1
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knife scabbard chape, probably from an eating set, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1600). The finial involves a pointed knob at the end, which leads to a circular protrusion with ring and dot knops at the cardinal points. Followed by a a twisted column before another circular protrusion, again with ring and dot knops at the cardinal points, which then leads into two joined triangular chapes, the top one of which is smaller than the bottom. The smaller chape may have housed a pricker, the larger chape would have housed the knife end. Object …
Created on: Monday 23rd June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-D407A6
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy probable sword pommel probably dating to the medieval period. The object has a mainly mottled green patina but with smooth brown patches on the raised areas of one side. It is in the shape of a zoomorphic beast. The beast has raised ridges at its 'shoulders' and 'pelvis' with curving indentations between these. There is a sub-rectangular recess which pierces the centre of the top of the pommel and widens to a larger sub-rectangle on the flat bottom of the pommel. At the opposite end from the head, there is a circular recess c 4mm deep and 6.41mm in diameter …
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-5C5EE5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A decorative copper alloy plate from a buckle the form of the frame, the short rear part of the plate and the shape of the apertures seem to point to a med date 12th - 13th century AD. The buckle is largely flat, 'D' shaped and plain with bevelling to the upper surface on the outer edge of the frame. There is also a protruding knop that may well be zoomorphic in style. The pin is copper alloy and broken but the loop and part of the pin is still intact. The plate is open work moulded, rectangular with three equal-sized rectangular apertures, each extending into a sub-oval perforation a…
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2013
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-1B6554
Object type: BROOCH PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible brooch pin, as identified by Dr Kevin Leahy. Cast square section pin with flat discoid terminal with a semi-circular loop; the end of the shank is lost. Suggested date: probably Medieval, 1200-1350. Length: 33.9mm, Diameter (head): 10.6mm, Thickness (shank): 2.7mm, Weight: 3.52gms.
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-480245
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy zoomorphic mount of probable Medieval date. The object takes the form of the head of some type of beast, possibly a dolphin, dragon or sea monster. The features comprise a broad nose, two eyes each made from ring and dot, two pointed projecting ears and curved incised eyebrows. The back of the head is flat with a large protrusion extending vertically from the back of the head which may possibly be a crest or fin. The projection is decorated with incised lines; one central and vertical and others forming a border. The back of the object and the base are both flat, …
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-6FF7E6
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval iron dagger possibly dating to the 15th - 16th century. The blade is double-edged with a lozenge-shaped cross-section. The tang tapers slightly (from 15mm to 7mm) towards the end and has a rectangular cross-section. The end of the tang has been hammered flat against the handle that is no longer present. The tip of the blade is broken but has been reattached by the finder using tape. Dimensions: length: 290mm; width: 34.35mm; thickness: 11.16mm; weight: 159.29g.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-BD50F7
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object, probably a 15th century harness pendant fitting or mount. Probably dating to between c1400 to c1500 AD. The length is 44mm, width 36mm, and the weight is 6.77g.
Created on: Sunday 20th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulleskelf', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ACFE56
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 …
Created on: Monday 7th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Egmanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1DAC70
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged cast copper alloy horse harness pendant, dating between c1300 and c1400 AD.. The pendant is sub-circular in plan with an integrally cast suspension loop set perpendicular to the pendant. The centre of the upper edge has an integral lug with a perforation, which is perpendicular to the pendant. The outer surface of the pendant is slightly convex and the reverse concave. Similar to NMS-262F26, BERK-0A6C67, NMS-7849D0 and WAW-E8D2A5. It has been decorated but the detail is now hard to distinguish. The length is 52mm, and the width 39mm.
Created on: Friday 7th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B9AB50
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy sub rectangular double sheet strap end, Medieval strap end, 13 to14th century AD in date. The strap end consists of two pieces of sheet copper alloy metal, riveted together. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, tapering to a narrowing neck. The base of the strap end finishes in a trefoil lobed shape. Two rivets are present at the top and bottom, which would have secured the strap end onto the original strap. Both the front and back plate are worn and it appears to be undecorated. The strap end is similar to LVPL-62D175, LEIC-13FA43. The length is 40mm…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NOCTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-21C555
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast flat circular lead seal matrix, probably originally a pendant, but now missing its suspension loop and one edge. The centre of the face of the matrix has an incised linear eight-pointed star (or cross with flaring arms) within a circle, surrounded by the legend: MARIO'TE:WCIOYS The latter half of the inscription is hard to decipher; the U-shaped line between the 'C' and the 'O' does not look like a separate letter 'I', but perhaps is ligated to the C. Looking at the style of the lettering, we would not expect a high level of literacy (Kevin Leahy pers comm). This i…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Saturday 7th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-2D0344
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy enamelled harness pendant, lozenge-shaped in plan with the suspension loop at right angles to the face. The neck of the loop expands to a circular aperture, now broken open. The face of the pendant is decorated with a white enamelled unicorn jumping over a green enamelled hedge or bush below and above it. The unicorn has a raised tail, trifurcated at the end, and expanded cloven hooves. The mouth is defined with a thin segment of enamel having been removed and the horn has several shallow triangular sections removed to make it appear ridged. Unicorns were a symbol of…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1F98A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible part of one of the 15th century copper alloy 'lyre' shaped strap ends or buckles. These are usually socketed to hold the end of the strap. The length is 27mm, the width is 24mm and the thickness is 5mm. It is decorated with a black-letter inscription, probably m (for Mary).
Created on: Saturday 1st September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E23E57
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An iron axehead of probable Late Medieval date. The socket is of sub-triangular section and contains what appears to be the mineralised remains of the wooden shaft, held in place by an iron wedge. The butt is roughly vertical, the upper side of the socket is convex and slopes upwards, towards the blade, and there is a pronounced lip at its base. The thickness of the blade gradually tapers, towards the convex cutting edge. The upper side of the blade is straight, gradually sloping upwards, while the underside has a pronounced concavity, with its lower corner located well below the ba…
Created on: Friday 17th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B8D7C4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object of probable later medieval or post medieval date 1400-1800. The artefact is irregular in plan and profile - it resembles the designs seen on lead tokens of this period, although it's size and shape make it relatively undiagnostic. The fragment has raised ribs on the back forming a cross whilst the front has an irregular pattern - possibly showing a head / profile facing left. It is a mid grey colour with a sound patina. It measures 23.5mm length, 24.0mm width and is 2.9mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Perton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-72F356
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medievel ceramic vessel grittyware base sherd of a thrown bowl or jug, possibly a pancheon like vessel. Oxidised orange to orange/brown gritty ware, scratchable by thumbnail with force. Hackly, inclusions and voids to 2mm, occasional inclusions to 5 x 3mm and void to 8 x 2mm, including some grass voids. Well sorted, sub rounded to angular, inclusions mostly ironstone, mica and quartz. Does not react to dilute hydrochloric acid. The sherd demonstrates only light abrasion. There is weakly magnetic material adhering internally, probably as a result of iron production on site. Three other…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sabden Fold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-72DE55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Early Medieval to late Medieval vessel rim sherd from thrown round pot or jug. Oxidised orange to orange/brown gritty ware, scratchable by thumbnail with force. Hackly, inclusions and voids to 2mm, occasional inclusions to 5 x 3mm. Well sorted, sub rounded to angular, inclusions mostly ironstone, mica and quartz. Does not react to dilute hydrochloric acid..There is some weakly magnetic material adhering externally. Its form suggests the vessel probably dates to the first half of the Medieval period (12th-13th century). However care is needed as it may be from a local and highly …
Created on: Friday 6th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sabden Fold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-729C93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two adjacent Medieval ceramic vessel gritty ware rim sherds from a thrown pot or jar. The fabric is oxidised orange to orange/brown and scratchable by thumbnail with force. It is has inclusions and voids to 2mm, occasional inclusions to 5 x 3mm and void to 8 x 2mm. These are well sorted, sub rounded to angular, and the inclusions are mostly ironstone, mica and quartz. Does not react to dilute hydrochloric acid. Its form suggests the vessel probably dates to the first half of the Medieval period (12th-13th century). However care is needed as it may be from a local and highly conservati…
Created on: Friday 6th July 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sabden Fold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E6862
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible strap slider, probably Medieval (c1066 to c1600), cast copper alloy. The length is 45mm and the width 34mm.
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7D9851
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval, or possibly post medieval, copper alloy strap end dating between c1066 to c1600 AD, probably the fourteenth century. The rivets are still in place though the plate on one side has a signicant amount missing. There appears to be remnant white metal finish, possibly silvering. The length is 34mm and the width 21mm.
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2012
Last updated: Saturday 15th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Poppleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF6241
Object type: PLUMB BOB
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Decorated lead Medieval plumb-bob dating 1100-1500AD with zigzag & triple pellet decoration. The object could be associated with a reputedly ecclesiastical institution in the area called St. Claire's The site of St Claire's is unknown. It is well cast and nicely decorated and indicates that it is a relatively high status object. The length is 67mm, the width is 14mm and the depth 10mm.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 14th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WADDINGTON MOOR', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF1207
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly part of a medieval mount for a candle dating 1200 to 1500AD. The length is 92mm and the width 26mm.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST BRADFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C156B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval 13th to 14th century copper alloy ring buckle or ring brooch. The diameter is 50 mm. For complete examples see FAKL-4FF797, LANCUM-8FAB01,LANCUM-7D74B6, and KENT-7F1251
Created on: Monday 16th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KIRKHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9FFDA7
Object type: DRINKING HORN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval (Romanesque) to 14th century (1100-1400) copper-alloy possible terminal from a drinking horn. It is curving in profile, both upwards and slightly to one side, measuring 62.04mm in length and weighing 21.95g. The terminal comprises a hollow conical socket terminating in a zoomorphic head, most likely a dragon or other mythical creature. At the open end of the socket (13.09x12.46mm 'in diameter', internal 10.49x10.19mm) are four rivet holes for attachment purposes, c.1.4mm in diameter. The socket is plain until the area just before the curve and running up to the hea…
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Allington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-67C6B2
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy incomplete zoomorphic object, probably a stylus in the Romanesque style and dating to the 12th or 13th century. It has an oval head with moulded ears, eyes brows and nose. Mouth open around a T-shaped projection that may have formed the terminal of the stylus. Probable breaks either side of cross bar. Body extends behind head with wings extending upwards and decorated with grooves. Head and body decorated with circular punched indentations. Tail moulding to underside. Circular boss 5.69mm diameter at end of body, beyond which the object is broken. An object in the same …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-FE6095
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Mount. Cast rectangular plate with three rivet holes at one end; two occupied by rivets of diameter 1.8mm which are clenched over at the back of the plate; the central hole appears countersunk, of diameter 2mm, and perhaps was never used. The mid point of the plate is ridged, and its other end is also thickened with a gutter adjacent to this on the back. Decoration comprises incised triangles either side of the central ridge, filled with groups of two or three round or oval punchmarks. An identification as a fragment from scale armour was offered by the finder, on the …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-6BE995
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy fitting, or pendant, with chip carved vegetal decoration in relief. The pendant is an elongated D-shape in plan and is 2mm thick with flat edges and filing marks slightly visible along the edges. The reverse is flat with some rippling created by stress caused by the slight bending of the object. The suspension loop is formed of a strip of integrally cast copper alloy protruding from the straight edge, which is 4mm wide and is curled backwards to create an open loop. One area of the suspension loop is worn and split through wear. Dr. Kevin Leahy, National…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F82537
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead bearing the impression of a seal of medieval date. The lead is sub-oval in plan and rectangular in section while the seal impression is circular. The seal depicts a tressure of three arches within which is a worn image possibly representing the Madonna and child The metal is amid whitish-grey and is worn. The object is 44.5mm long, 38.1mm wide, 6.6mm thick and weighs 38g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Ferriby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E0CEC4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy spout probably dating to the 15th century AD. The cylindrical spout is zoomorphic in form, depicting a dog's head, with a 'C' shaped arm where it would have joined a vessel. The spout is tubular and terminates in a dog's head with open mouth; the tube spout protrudes from the open mouth. The head has a moulded nose, prominent, rounded brow, and sub-oval grooved ears that protrude slightly above the head; the eyes are not distinguished. There is a raised ridge running from front to back on the top of the head. These spouts are pouring spouts likely to be fr…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMBLETON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E07F03
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unusual probably 14th century copper alloy buckle plate. It is decorated with massed punch marks delineating a man wearing a Phrygian cap which is similar to Roman decoration but there are no Roman parallels for this object. Again there are no clear parallels in the medieval for either the method of decoration, with the massed punch marks or the decoration on the corners. But on balance it is probably Medieval 14th century when, after all, they had their contacts with the east. The reddish discolouration suggests it may have been gilded. The length is 45mm, and the width is 22mm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LAMBOURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E05952
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap end dating to the 14th century AD. The length is 47mm, and the width is 13mm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LAMBOURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D1C1F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy openwork circular mount probably of 12th century date (although a later date more appropriate for a badge cannot be ruled out). There appear to have been three attachment loops on the edge of the frame but only one survives intact (though reattached). The mount shows a lion or lion-like figure facing left and within a circular frame of closely-spaced raised ridges. His head is raised and he has a large pointed oval eye with a raised pupil. The mouth is probably agape but this detail is not clear. All four feet make contact with the frame and his tail appears to curl …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-818702
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unusual copper alloy sword chape 1500 - 1700 AD. It is made from a cut and folded sheet with longitudinal facets. The vertical seam is overlapped on the back edge which has a concave constriction towards the narrowed terminal. Read (2001 89-90 nos 670-681) illustrates a number of these knife and sword chapes. The length is 37mm, and the width is 12mm, and the thickness 10mm.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'POCKLINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-807084
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag, dating from the Post-Medieval period 1500 to 1600 AD. The hook is cast in one with the plate and projects from the base. The loop is positioned at the top of the plate and would have been rectangular in shape. The plate is sub rectangular. The upper section of the plate is decorated with 7 depressions. The hook is flanked by a slanting ridge near the top. The back of the hooked tag is flat and undecorated. The object has a medium-dark green patina. Similar hooked tags date to the 16th Century and can be found in Gordon Bailey's Buttons and F…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SLEAFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7FED93
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'heavy duty' beehive type thimble, dating from 1400 to 1550AD. The thimble is domed with slightly flared sides and a rounded top. Probably drilled although it could be cast, it is often difficult to distinguish between cast and hammered thimbles. A series of closely and unevenly set circular dents cover the sides, leaving a plain circular area around the crown.. The drilled pits begin at the top and continue in a continuous spiral to the base in a regular manner. It is possible that the thimble could be an open type as the top is missing. The length is 19mm, and the wid…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BECCLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-697CF0
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Perhaps a Medieval pin. The diameter is of the hole is 8mm, the length is 66mm and the width is 11mm.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTHLEACH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C8E52
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pot/ cauldron leg, dating to the Medieval/ Post Medieval period, between AD 1350 - 1850. The length is 60mm, and the width is 20mm.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LYTHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-75F0D5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy anthropomorphic head. Likely to be a vessel mount, from a bucket or bowl. The face is very worn, but lentoid eyes, and small protruding nose and a straight mouth can be seen. The ears protrude as small knops each side of the head. hair is indicated by a raised area connecting the ears. The reverse is flat, with a circular hollow 12mm in diameter. The break is situated below the 'neck' and is an uneven break. The base of the broken area is smooth and slightly concave, suggesting that the object is a handle attachment for a copper alloy vessel. The head is 32mm lon…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-C64656
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy gilded mount, possibly a stirrup terminal mount dating to the 12th century. The mount is in the shape of a bird or beast's head, holding a ball in its partly open mouth. The upper part of the head has scrolled tendrils that may indicate eyes, ears and nostrils; at the very tip of the mouth / beak are two small circular recesses filled with a yellow paste or glass: these also have the appearance of nostrils. The tendril terminals at the top of the head appear to end with a snake's head. The outer edges of the jaw of the creature has incised vertical lines suggestive…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bicester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9AEE01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle perhaps from a dagger belt dating between 1250 and 1500 AD. It is D-shaped in plan with a narrowed strap bar which would have been attached to the offset bar on the buckle frame and the buckle is missing its pin. This particular buckle frame is very small with the length 15mm, width 12mm, and the weight is 1g. The buckle has a parallel with YORYM-608266 but is not decorated. A closer parallel would be SUSS-0D7CC6.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTHLEACH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9ABC35
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval decorative belt fitting perhaps from a sword belt perhaps dating between 1500 and 1600 AD. The length is 20mm, width 10mm, and the weight is 4g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTHLEACH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-72DE11
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle plate of medieval date. The folded copper-alloy buckle plate has been notched to take the pin and at the edges to fit the buckle frame. It is pierced twice for the fixing to the strap rivets, one of these rivets remains in place the other is missing. The back plate is missing broken off at the fold in the area of the buckle. Dr Kevin Leahy suggests that the design of incised lines may be in the form of a bird.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norton on Derwent', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-E2CCF2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly corroded and damaged medieval cast copper-alloy strap-end with similarities to Thomas Class B, Type 6, an 11th-century type (Thomas 2003, 6), although thought to be 12th or 13th century in date (Kevin Leahy pers. comm. 8th June 2011). The split at the attachment end is c. 13.6mm in length. A single rivet remains in situ within the two perforations, one above the other. The upper rivet has been lost following a loss to the side of the hole of the lower part of the split. The upper part of the strap-end is wedge shaped, tapering gradually in width to a central transverse r…
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-61C131
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Religious icon probably a pilgrims mount perhaps 16th or 17th century Catholic related. Found in the vicinity of Walton Hall to which it is probably associated. The length is 77mm, width 63mm, thickness 2mm, and the weight is 22g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton-Le-Dale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BC14E5
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1270-1350) robust cast copper alloy mirror case, complete with the (loose) broken glass mirror inside. It measures 42.87mm in length, 31.40mm in diameter/ width and 8.39mm thick. Weighs 15.06g. Both halves of the mirror case are slightly domed to the outside surface, which beneath the concretion on one of the sides, has a smooth and shiny dark patina. Each half of the mirror has two lugs projecting from one edge and a single lug from the opposite edge - arranged on top of each other the single lug fits between the pair for the hinge and catch. The convex surface of eac…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broad Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4E1395
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Inscribed seal matrix lead-alloy cast dating from 14th century AD. It reads 'S'RICARD FIL WILLI' which means the 'Seal of Richard, son of William' (the S at the beginning is the abbreviation of 'SIGILLUM', lat. seal) so it's a personal seal matrix. The diameter is 30mm and the weight is 18.93g.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BARNOLDSWICK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D69DC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) to Medieval cast copper-alloy buckle fragment (c. 1000-c. 1300). The fragment is flat and roughly semi-circular in plan. The straight side is intact and there has been some loss of material due to breaks or corrosion around the curved side. At each end of the straight side there is a small pointed projection with an abraded break at the end. The front of the object is decorated with a curvilinear design. The rear face is flat. At the front there is decayed buff coloured patina in some of the crevices of the design. Part of the surface is covered wit…
Created on: Saturday 5th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2AB5A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of an uncertain Edwardian king, long cross reverse, uncertain mint, 1279-1377.
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2A8D97
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape with a perforated lug set on a central rib on the reverse. The face of the seal matrix is badly worn and infilled with earth rendering it illegible. Seals of this shape became popular in the 13th century therfore this seal most probably dates from this period. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The seal matrix is 23.2mm long, 16.9mm wide and weighs 4.9g. Since the initial identification and recording of this object at the Bridlington Quay Metal Dete…
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-29A551
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny of an uncertain king, short cross reverse, Walter monier, uncertain mint, circa 1180-1247.
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E7B5B5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy casket key of medieval date. The key has a round loop and a simple T-shaped bit. The shaft has an oval section and a small hole is present close to the end. The metal is a dark reddish-green colour and is worn. The key is 37.8mm long, 4.2mm thick and weighs 5.9g.
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E71FD7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy vessel of medieval date. The fragment is part of the leg of a probable cooking vessel such as a skillet. The leg has a central raised ridge with a pointed D-shaped section and widens slightly towards one end. The breaks are worn and pitted. While it is not possible to allocate this fragment to a specific a mid 13th to 16th century date is generally accepted for cooking vessels. The metal has a mid blackish-brown patina and is slightly worn. The fragment is 31.5mm long, 22.6mm wide, 16.1mm thick and weighs 36.1g.
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E6B822
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with an integral forked spacer. The frame is lipped and has a D-shaped section. The buckle is 32.1mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.5mm thick and weighs 4.2g. A similar example can be seen in Whitehead, p.37, no.216 in which such buckles are dated to c.1350-1450.
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E68AF6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy vessel of medieval to post-medieval date. The fragment is the foot part of the leg from a cooking vessel such as a skillet. The fragment is trapezoidal in section with one broken and worn end and one pointed end. While it is not possible to allocate this fragment to a specific date a mid 13th to 16th century date is generally accepted for such cooking vessels. The vessel foot is 37.2mm long, 23.8mm wide, 7.2mm thick and weighs 19.5g.
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E63DA1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The seal comprises two discs of lead joined together by a folded strip of lead. One disc is larger than the other and both surfaces are flat. The seal is undecorated on both sides. The larger disc has a large rivet that passes through the smaller disc and is then flattened to hold the two halves together. Due to the lack of any diagnostic features it is not possible to date this object any more closely. The metal is a dark greyish-white colour and is worn. The seal is 26.3mm long, 21.3mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 6.4g.
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-E61528
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead bell of medieval date. The bell has an integrally cast loop projecting from the top and is decorated with a raised leaf pattern. The metal is a thin sheet and has been crushed out of shape. The bell is 22.5mm long, 22.2mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 6.4g. A similar example can be seen in Egan & Pritchard, p.339, no.1670.
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BE4524
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle plate of medieval date. The plate is rectangular in both plan and section with two worn and broken tabs to act as hinges around the strap bar of the buckle. The resulting rectangular recess would have allowed the pin to swivel freely around the bar. Both sides of the buckle plate are undecorated. Three rivet holes are present along the attachment end of the plate but only two rivets remain. The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The plate is 22.6mm long, 17.6mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 4.2g.
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BCA3C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval coin - brockage of a penny of Edward I, ucertain mint, Class 1d-9c, 1279-1307.
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-BC3622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cut half penny possibly of John, short cross reverse, uncertain mint, possibly Tomas monyer, Class 5-7, 1190-1216.
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-95B596
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable harness pendant of medieval date. The pendant is lozenge shaped with a worn break to one corner from which the attachment loop presumably once extended. The decoration on the front face of the pendant is unclear but may be an eagle of griffin with sprayed wings and bared lower claws. An area of corrosion obscures some of the decoration. The image is raised from its background which may once have been infilled with enamel though no traces of this now survive. A raised border traces the edges of the lozenge shape. The metal is a mid brownish-gre…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-824F64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped silver half groat probably of Henry VII, Canterbury mint, standard type "F", Class IIIc, circa 1490-1500. Ref: North, Vol II, p.102, no.1712.
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leven', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-81E244
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of William I, Bonnet issue, cross with annulet in centre, circa 1068-1070. Ref: North, Vol I, p.191,no.842.
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 8th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirlaugh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-818633
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval date. The object is the terminal part of the forked spacer from a composite strap end. The knop is acorn shaped with three stepped bands. The breaks are worn. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and is worn. The strap end is 22.3mm long, 17.3mm wide, 4.5mm thick and weighs 2.9g. Similar examples can be seen in Egan & Pritchard, p.144, fig.94, no's 672 & 673.
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-811DB8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy buckle plate of medieval date. The plate is rectangular in both plan and section with two worn and broken tabs to act as hinges around the strap bar of the buckle. The resulting rectangular recess would have allowed the pin to swivel freely around the bar. The front face is decorated with a raised foliate design within a raised border upon which traces of gilding remain. The plate would have had two rivets at the attachment end however only one now survives projecting from the front face. The reverse of the plate is undecorated The metal has a mid re…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luttons', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-09B6C5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy shield shaped enamelled heraldic mount of probable 14th century AD date. In profile it is broadly D shaped. It is shield shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. This central area is also slight domed. The outer border is flat. Three small circular rivet holes can be seen at each corner of the object all complete. The centre of the object is decorated with a three chevrons two of which are still raised. The outer border would probably have been gilded. Chevrons are a common depiction in terms of heraldic devices and therefore could belong to a wide varietie…
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST TANFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FC08C5
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy dagger pommel dating to the Medieval period. The object is semi-circular in plan and domed. The object is hollow. At the top of the object is a sub-square opening and at the base a wide oval opening. The openings would have allowed the tang of the dagger to pass through the pommel. The opening at the top of the object is 6.67mm wide and 6.06mm in length. At the base of the object the opening measures 23.10mm in width and 6.81mm in length. At each end of the base of the object is a circular depression for attachment. The object has a brownish green patina. …
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ipstones', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-15A307
Object type: HASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lock hasp of Medieval date. The artefact is elongated sub-rectangular in plan and of 'D-shaped' section. At the top is a right-angled loop containing iron corrosion. The widest points of the hasp are at the top and bottom, with a narrower 'waist' at the centre. The piece is undecorated, apart from a zoomorphic terminal at the base. This terminal has moulded ears and a brow represented by adjacent grooves. Shallow grooves have also been used to depict the eyes and mouth. Sitting within two holes, located just above the zoomorphic terminal, are two copper-alloy…
Created on: Thursday 29th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Furneux Pelham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-630731
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dagger chape made from one thin sheet of metal folded over and joined together. The chape is undecorated, probably originally oval in shape now flattened and dates from the 14th to 15th centuries. It is 42mm in length, 20mm in depth and 5mm thick.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GRASSINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-62F404
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy scabbard chape of late 15th to 16th century. The chape is cast in one piece and is broadly shield shaped in plan. The sides curve and then converge at the base terminating in a basal lobed or globular knop. The top of the chape has a central lobe, which appears to be broken, flanked by concave curves with pointed projections at either side, one missing. A slightly raised rib runs down the centre of the front of the chape. To either side of the rib there are openwork designs consisting of an asymmetrical circle above a sub-rectangle but is otherwise undecorated. The…
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GRASSINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CB2F97
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy medieval zoomorphic padlock mechanism. These mechanisms usually date between 1200 - 1500AD. This is a very fine example and is probably quite early around 1200AD. The padlock (commonly termed barrel lock because of the common cylindrical shape) is shaped like a ram. The animal has four legs and the back right leg is slightly broken. The head is elongated with two small curving rams one of them broken in half and has a decorated face with eyes and a nose. The body of the animal is undecorated. The padlock has on square hole at the front and 3 small concentric holes at the …
Created on: Monday 7th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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