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Record ID: BH-EC53B6
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy object, representing a fragment of a candlestick dating to the post medieval period. The object comprises half of a hollow tubular body and an incomplete curving top. The tube is lozengiform in cross section, and tapers towards the top. The top has approximately a quarter of a loop remaining. The bottom edge of the fitting is decorated with a raised horizontal band. The object measures 47.7mm high by 20.3mm from back to front and 10.6mm wide; it weighs 10g. For a parallel, see Egan, G. (2005) Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition: Tudor and Stua…
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'St Albans', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-DFA832
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and corroded copper-alloy horse harness pendant of probable 14th century date.
The pendant takes the form of a spade-shield bearing a heraldic device of Or fretty gules (gold lozenges on a red background) - this appears to be the arms of the de Verdon family. Only traces of the red enamel survive and the gilding has also been lost. The suspension loop is set at a right-angle to the top edge and consists of a flattened, sub-oval plate with a circular aperture. The reverse of the pendant is flat and plain.
The object measures 45.5mm high, 27.8mm wide and 6.8mm thick. The wei…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Weston', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-3C0C57
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver crockard (continental imitation of an English long-cross penny) of John II of Avesnes, minted at Valenciennes. This coin is classified as Mayhew nos. 28 or 29 (1983: 39), due to the uncertainty of form of the letter 'N' on the obverse. Mayhew suggests a date of 1280. The coin's surfaces are worn. It measures 19.3mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 1.2g.
Created on: Friday 18th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-DECB58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of Edward I. This coin is very worn in places, making exact identification difficult; however, it appears to be a Withers Class 2 (probably 2b) coin from the Berwick-Upon-Tweed mint, struck 1296-1298. It measures 14.9mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 0.69g.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ravensden', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-945165
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Edward III; Fourth coinage, Pre-treaty, Series E (probably); minted at York, 1354-1355. The coin is slightly worn and bent. It measures 20.9mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 1.44g.
Created on: Friday 4th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Edlesborough', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-B47C56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut halfpenny (voided long-cross type) of Henry III, minted 1247-1272; Class 1b-2a mule*. Moneyer: Nicole at London or Canterbury. The coin's surfaces have little wear. It measures 17.9mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 0.86g.
Created on: Monday 11th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Totternhoe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-F08AB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver farthing of Edward I or Edward II; North Class 10-11 (1975: 26 and 28) coin, minted at London, 1302-1314. The coin is worn and corroded. It measures 11mm in diameter, 0.2mm thick and weighs 0.23g.
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: BH-763BE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Continental sceat of Early-Medieval date; Series E, 'Porcupine' type; 'Vico sub variety 1b', similar to Metcalf no. 198/Ashton Rowant 284b and 285a (see Metcalf 1993: 213); minted c. 695-710. The coin is in good condition, with little wear or corrosion. It measures 11.3mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighs 1.07g.
Created on: Monday 1st February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Clothall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-67BA14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny, probably of Henry VII (1485-1509). The coin is worn. It measures 11.6mm in diameter, 0.1mm thick and weighs 0.34g.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Heydon', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-A6BD20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny (voided short-cross type). The reverse of this irregular coin (see obverse description) has been doublestruck, making exact identification difficult. It is, however, probably a Class 4b coin, minted between 1200 and 1204, during the reign of John (ref. North 1980: 178, no. 968/2). It measures 19.7mm in diameter, 0.3mm thick and weighs 1.35g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Fowlmere', grid reference and parish protected.
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