Record ID: ESS-9E9A85
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver, or possibly silver-gilt, dress hook dating to the early Post-Medieval period (c. 1500-1600), of Read (2008) Class K, Type 2. The object is an openwork, moulded-relief, circular plate decorated with a love-heart in the centre surrounded by a floral wreath made up of five flowers, probably roses, spaced equidistantly apart with foliage between. A rectangular attachment loop extends from the upper edge of the wreath. Extending from the lower edge of the wreath is a circular-sectioned hook with a pointed terminal that curves inwards towards the rear. …
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Sampford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E6C8CE
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A incomplete silver spoon, dating to c. AD 1580-1625, represented by the bowl and the lower portion of the stem. The ovoid bowl has an integral sub-rectangular stem. The interior of the bowl is stamped at the narrower end, just below the stem, with the London silver mark, a crowned leopard’s head. On the reverse, the stem bears a stamped ‘WC’ – in the form of a letter C on its side enclosing a letter W – the mark of the silversmith William Cawdell. Above this is the lion passant sterling mark and above this would have been the date letter but unfortunately…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dennington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E6BD7F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold finger-ring of late Roman date, c. AD 200-400, which has been squashed almost flat. The bezel has an oval collet for the oval intaglio (now missing). The setting has a border around it formed of a narrow projecting flange decorated with a ‘rope’ design. The hoop is a narrow strip that widens into sub-triangular shoulders with scalloped edges and two pairs of oblique grooves. Dimensions: Collet: 14mm by 10mm; hoop width: 2mm; weight: 3.15g. Discussion: This find is a very similar to a gold finger ring with a red glass setting from Sedge…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E6AB59
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A distorted and broken frame from a silver annular brooch, from which the pin is missing. The frame is circular in section and undecorated. There are four equally spaced brambled globular knops (approx. 3mm by 2mm), at least one of which has traces of gilding. The brooch dates to the Medieval period, c. AD 1200-1400. Dimensions: Diameter (min.): 22mm; Weight: 3.55g. Discussion: This is an example of a well-established type of medieval annular brooch. There are fourteen examples recorded on the PAS database, including a complete example from Cri…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'White Roothing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BDE7AC
Object type: TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A post-medieval (c. AD1500-1550) lace tag or aglet constructed from a gold cylinder, with a seam where the two sides meet, running longitudinally. The front of the aglet is decorated with a double central line of punched dots separating an inner line of double semi-circles and an outer line of arrowhead motifs. The back of the aglet is plain. The aglet is broken and squashed flat at the attachment end. Dimensions: Length: 29mm; width 10mm (attachment end); weight: 3.43g Discussion: Aglets are ornaments used at the end of points (laces) to secure…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BDC092
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete cast silver spoon with a circular bowl. The handle is broken at the lower end and is also bent at an acute angle close to the bowl where the metal is noticeably thinner. It has a circular cross section. At the back of the bowl where the handle joins it the end of the handle broadens out. The bowl is shallow and wide, and has an inner groove creating a distinct rim. The edge of the bowl is badly chipped at one point and the entire object is rather worn. The item dates to the Roman period, c. AD 43-200. Dimensions: Length: 34mm; diameter (of bo…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Wych', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9DB1B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A silver hammered penny of Edward III (1327-1377). This coin is Pre-Treaty, Series E, Standard Type G, and dates between 1354-1355. North no 1168. The mint is Royal York. The obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust. The obverse legend reads EDWARDVS REX ANGLI F. Annulets are present in the Obverse legend. The reverse shows a solid long cross with 3 pellets in each quadrant. The reverse legend reads CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI. Die axis is 10 o'clock. It weighs 1.01g. The diameter is 20.85mm. The thickness is 0.36mm.
Created on: Friday 7th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-544A30
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of German stoneware post medieval Bartmann or 'Bellarmine' jug from Frechen. The fragment has a dark grey fabric with a mottled brown 'tiger' salt glaze and is a body sherd which shows the beard and mouth of the ubiquitous bearded face associated with these jars.It weighs 17.72g. It dates from 1550-1800
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frating', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-FC31A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Contemporary post medieval forgery of a Charles II shilling, 1660-1685.Silver plated copper alloy core.
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mistley', grid reference and parish protected.