Record ID: SUSS-E653B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast lead alloy seal matrix dating from the late 12th to mid-13th century AD. The seal is circular in plan and discoidal; it has been broken irregularly into two pieces, possibly from a post-discovery attempt to open the object up, which had been folded in situ. It has been decorated on the outer seal face with an indented octofoil, which is surrounded by the legend: SIG' M[A]TILDIS : DE : hOD[...]IA . The location listed on the seal matrix has not been identified. The lead alloy is of an uneven light to medium grey colour, with the darker areas corresponding to along the b…
Created on: Sunday 2nd February 2014
Last updated: Monday 15th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-C57AC6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy French (Tournai) stock jetton imitation of Royal type, dating to the Medieval date c. 1400-1500 AD. The obverse depicts a dolphin embowed, within a granulated inner circle similar to that illustrated in Barnard (1981, p120, also Plate VII, No. 61). Unlike more common types depicting a cross fleuretty within a double-stranded quatrefoil, the reverse depicts a cross feuilly within an embowed 'arcuate' cross in the centre. This particular example is rather crude and a close parallel for the reverse has not been found (However, cf. Mitchiner, p194). Both legends are near…
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4D2BE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete continental sterling imitation of a Medieval long cross penny, issued by William of Hainaut, Bishop of Cambrai (1285-1296 AD). Mint: Cambrai; double-pellet stops. This sterling coin is from the latter half of his episcopate, dating to c. 1290-96. The obverse depicts a bust facing front with rose wreath instead of crown; the obverse legend reads: + GVILLS:EPISCOPVS. The reverse depicts a long cross pattee with three pellets in each quadrant; the reverse legend reads: CAMERACENSIS. Cf. Mayhew 1983, No. 88.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-351370
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval continental sterling imitation of a silver coin of Edward I, probably dating from 1313-1322 AD. It was struck for Gaucher of Chatillion, at the Mint of Yves. Obv. legend:+GALCh'SCOMESPORC; crowned ruler facing. Rev. legend:MON/ETA/OVA/Y.VE; long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Mayhew Type 244. For a detailed discussion of Gaucher of Chatillon and the mint at Yves, cf. LVPL-330D02.
Created on: Sunday 17th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Kingsdown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AB19E2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead-alloy circular uni-faced token. The token has a raised design of square topped shield with a chequey pattern on one side. The reverse of the token has an raised five petalled flower. Above the shield is a piercing through the token, possibly secondary. It is 22.1mm in diameter, 3.1mm thick and weighs 6.14 grams. A number of familys bore a chequey coat of arms including the locally prominent de Warrene family (in use 1066-1415). Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely. The piercing and use of a coat of a…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2010
Last updated: Sunday 31st October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Upper Beeding', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-477142
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle frame. The frame has two oval loops which are triangular in section with a flat back and steeply angled inner side and more bevelled outer side. The pin is missing. The buckle has a red brown surface with areas of green corrosion. The frame is 21.6mm long, 17.3mm wide and 2.2mm thick. It weighs 1.81 grams. Such a simple buckle is hard to date precisely, Whitehead (2003) illustrates a similar buckle (page 53, No.294) which he dates to c.1350-1650 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 14th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warningcamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A254C7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper alloy double loop buckle with the remains of an iron plate attached. The loops are oval, with widened outer edges which are bevelled on the front and back. The strap bar is completely obscured by the iron plate which has traces of a pin slot on the back and seems to have been the strap plate. It is 29.6mm long, 24.1mm wide and 3.5mm thick; it weighs 8.25 grams. Whitehead (2003: 53) illustrates a similar buckle, no.293, which he dates to c,1350-1650 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Last updated: Saturday 25th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brightling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-220A36
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy single looped buckle frame with pin. The buckle is rectangular with rounded corners. It is highly corroded and any surface decoration has been lost. The loop of the iron pin has corroded in place at one end of the pin bar. A similar buckle can be found illustrated in Whitehead (1996, 26; ref. 126) which he dates to c1300-1500 AD.
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E63AB1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy single looped buckle frame. The strap bar and one end of the loop are lost to old breaks. The remaining end has an oval knop by the joint with the strap bar. The loop is widened and thickened towards the centre, oval in section with three, regularly spaced, oval expansions, a fourth is probably lost to the old break. These expansions may have been moulded decoration but details are lost to corrosion. The length is 45.8mm, the width 19.2mm, the width 4.2mm. It weighs 5.76 grams. This type of buckle frame is relatively common on Medieval sites (see,…
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fletching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A929B4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vessel repair formed of two broadly rectangular pieces of copper alloy sheet with irregular, broken edges. They are held together by three folded copper alloy sheet rivets, probably of the 'folded lozenge style which was popular in the Medieval period. The fragment measures 59.3mm in length, 18.7mm in width and is 4.9mm at its thickest point. It weighs 12.42 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steyning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1B44D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver half groat of Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing bust issue, minted at Canterbury by the King and Archbishop Morton jointly, Class IIIc, initial mark tun, no stops, c.1490-1500, North 1712
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-88FCA4
Object type: EDGED WEAPON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain hollow object, probably a pommel from a sword or dagger. It is oval in plan and profile with a circular hole through the top with a break to one side and an irregular trapizoid hole thorugh a central flattened area at the bottom. The sides are otherwise plain. It's plainness makes it hard to accurately identify as it could potentially be part of an numbe of objects. However the patina and dimensions as well as the irregular trapizoid hole are similar to those on late Medieval - Post Medieval pommels from swords or daggers. See, for example, SF-C87850, NCL-1C8472 and WMID-F5E…
Created on: Monday 28th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-262AB1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap end made of a single strip folded in half widthways at the end. In shape it is a simple rectangular with rounded corners, some of the rounding may be from wear. There is a single rivet which appears to be cast integrally with the front and then roughly hammered flat after going through the strap and a hole in the back plate. The strap end is highly corroded obscuring any decoration but there are traces of gilding. While strap ends made of a piece folded widthways are known from the Medieval period the use of an integral, crude rivet is unusual. It is…
Created on: Friday 11th June 2010
Last updated: Saturday 12th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A699D6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy weight for a Ryal (Rose Noble). The weight is circular and flat with a raised design on one side only. The design is of the king with sword and square topped shield standing in a ship with rectangular bow and stern and an E on a banner above the stern; there is a rose on the side of the ship. It is 16.6mm in diameter, 4.2mm thick and weighs 6.78 grams, 104.5 grains. A full weight ryal would have weighed 120 grains but weights were normally made to the legal minimum weight which was slightly less and can lose weight through corrosion processes. Ryals were…
Created on: Saturday 5th June 2010
Last updated: Sunday 6th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fletching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A4D454
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Upper Part of a late Medieval Stirrup; the strap bar, strap bar cover and small stubs of the sides survive; the rest is lost to old breaks. It is solidly cast with a rectangular slot running top to bottom from the strap, which would have looped backwards and back up over the strap bar which is worn and rounded on the lower edge. The horizontal strap bar, at the back, is 11.5mm tall and level with the centre of the 30.1mm tall strap cover. The front (strap cover) is trapezoid, narrowed at the top than bottom. It is decorated with a double pair of raised transverse lines by the bottom e…
Created on: Saturday 5th June 2010
Last updated: Saturday 5th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burwash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7CA340
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy coin weight for an Ecu a la chaise. It is square and unifaced, on the obverse is a square topped shield containing three Lis, the reverse is plain. It is 14.0 by 12.9mm and 3.2mm thick; it weighs 4.05g. This is lighter than the standard weight for an Ecu a la chaise but this is to be expected as a coin weights, are for the legal minimum rather than the average weight of a coin. Some weight may also have been lost to corrosion. This sort of weight was made in France and England between 1337-51 AD (Withers & Withers 1995, 39).
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7BEA00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 - 1272). Short cross probably class 7b, probably minted by Elis in London, 1222-1236 AD, North 979.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7A5514
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327 - 1377), fourth coinage, pre-treaty class C, minted at Durham, 1351-1352 AD, North 1150.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D29885
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead circular uni-faced token. The obverse of the token has a raised design of a four regularly spaced straight lines running from edge to edge and crossing in the centre. The reverse is blank. It is 21.1 mm in diameter, 2.38 mm thick and weighs 4.5 grams. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely and ones with simple designs like this could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1850 AD).
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hooe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D27FF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Richard or John, short cross class 3-4b, probably 4b, minted by Vlard at London, 1189-1204 AD, North 968. The coin is bent.
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D239E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry II (1154- 1189), short cross class 1c, minted by Raul at London, c.1185-1189 AD, North 964
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CE4556
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy circular unifaced token (1250-1850 AD). The token has been cast with a raised design of a equal arm cross on the obverse and a flat, undecorated reverse. The token measures 15.8mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.80 grams. The edges are starting to laminate and crumble away suggesting it has a higher tin content than usual. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally; they are therefore hard to date precisely and could be Medieval or Post Medieval in date (1250-1850 AD).
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C54CB3
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval cast copper alloy suspension bar for a harness pendant of probable 13th to 14th century date. The mount is T-shaped with a horizontal top bar ending in a rounded lobe at one end with a separate copper-alloy rivet through it; the other end is lost to an old break. The sides of the bar curve inwards slightly between the ends and the centre. From the centre two bars project down which would have formed the loops to hold the axis bar on which the pendant hung. Most of the loops are missing to old breaks but there are traces of iron corrosion and part of the back of the loops stil…
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C4C0C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny probably of Richard I (1189-1199), short cross, probably Class 2, minted by Raul at London, 1189-1190 AD, North 965. About a tenth of the flan is missing to an irregular break at one side,
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C48080
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy coin weight for a half ryal or rose noble. The weight is circular and flat with a raised design on one side only, the other side is plain. The design is of the king with sword and square topped shield standing in a ship with rectangular bow and stern and an E on a banner above the stern; there is a rose on the side of the ship. It is 16.1mm in diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 2.0 grams, c.31 grains. The edges are badly corrosed and chipped suggesting it originall weighed considerably more. A full weight half ryal would have weighed 60 grai…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C06AC8
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy bow of a rotary key. The bow is lozenge-shaped with a knop on the top corner. The inner side is stepped in several places giving a slightly cruciform shape. The stem of the key is broken just below the a moulding or collar below the bow. The stem is circular in cross-section and probably drilled. There is incised line decorations over both the bow and collar which have been added by hand, it seems to be simple lines deliniating lozenge shapes although it is too worn to be certain. The collar is 9.3 by 8.2 mm thick. The bow of the key is 27.4 mm at its wide…
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AB5916
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 10cf2, minted at Durham, 1306-1307 AD, North 1041. There is an irregular break down one edge, part of the broken bit was found with the coin.
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Sunday 16th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Oxney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AB2458
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), short cross class 5b, minted by Benit at London, 1205-7AD,  North 970
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Sunday 16th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Oxney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6CB9F6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy 'beehive' shaped thimble with central hole. The thimble is almost hemispherical with slightly lengthened sides. The small circular pits are arranged in an irregular spiral from the base to the top leaving a small bare tonsure with a cenral circular hole. There is also a fine incised line around the base just above the rim. There is a slight indent on one side but this appears to be damage rather than from manufactring technique.   The height is 12.9mm, the diameter at the rim is 16.3mm, thickness 1.7mm and weight 4.36 grams.  A similar example can be fo…
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Itford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-19ADA5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy single loop oval buckle frame with an ornate outer edge, dating from c. 1200-1400. The outer edge has two prominent, lobed knops flanking three transverse grooves moulded on the front, the back is plain and flat. It has a narrowed, offset strap bar and a dark green patina. The pin and plate are missing. It is 17.1mm long, 20.9mm wide, and 4.6mm thick. It weighs 2.75gm. Egan and Pritchard (1991) illustrate very similar buckles e.g. p.73, No 299. They suggest this type dates to 1200-1400 AD (p.76).
Created on: Friday 23rd April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 28th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Arundel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E8B9B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver farthing of Edward I, Withers Type 10, London mint, 1280 AD, North 1053/2
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Man', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-61FE15
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A trapezidal cast copper-alloy buckle frame of medieval date. The external edge has a U-shaped groove running along the length on the outer side in the thickness of the frame. The groove is decorated with 4 rows of triangles running down the length. The upper surface of the outer edge features a central transverse pin rest. Either side of this, the upper surface is decorated with punched annulets. The strap bar is narrowed with a slight raised rib around the sides of frame opposite each end. The metal is a deep grey-green in colour with little corrosion. The buckle measures 18.1mm long…
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarring Neville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-48B7A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double loop buckle with one large oval loop and one much smaller (shorter and narrower) rectangular loop which forms a seperate outer bar for the strap to be folded over. There is a rectangular recess in the centre of the pin bar (between the loops) to hold the pin, which is missing, and three transverse incised lines at the centre of the front of the large oval loop to act as a pin rest. It is 2.5mm long, 2.5mm wide and weighs c.4 grams. Whitehead (2003) illustrates a similar buckle, p.87 no.539, which he dates c.1350-1450 AD. He comments "They are thought to have b…
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2009
Last updated: Saturday 18th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-189215
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver halfpenny of Edward IV, Second Reign (1471-1783), initial mark pierced cross, minted at London, 1473-1477 AD, Withers class 6a, North 1667
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Oxney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-321054
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval billon half barbuda of Fernando I, o Formoso (1367-83) of Portugal, minted in Porto.
Created on: Sunday 18th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Udimore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-542132
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver Petit Gros of Margaret of Constantinople who was countess of Flanders from 1244 to 1278 and countess of Hainaut from 1244 to 1253. The coin was minted in Valenciennes (1244-1253).
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pullbrough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-9C67E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver penny of Henry VI, first reign, (1422-1461), Annulet issue, minted in Calais, 1422-1427 AD, North 1432. About 1/10th of the coin is missing from one edge
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pulborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-9C4178
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single loop buckle frame with integral cast plate. Dimensions 35.35mm x 16.08mm x 3.74mm and weight 5gms. The loop of the buckle is oval, 19.6mm long by 14.9mm wide and 2.1mm thick with a lipped pin rest. Traces of an iron pin remain in the circular pin hole, the sides of which project into the buckle loop. The fixing plate is 13.3mm long by 11.7mm wide and takes the form of a wide collar topped by a fleur d'lis. There is an integral rivet on the rear, at the centre point of the lis. it is 4.2mm in diameter and 3.7mm long. Although no exact parallel was found this fi…
Created on: Wednesday 6th February 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Itford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FD4600
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pot leg and foot fragment. 45.1mm long, 30.7mm wide, 21.4mm thick and weighs 101 grams. The fragment is heavily worn but appears to be angled at about 60 degrees. The back is plain. The front has two vertical grooves creating a slightly tri-bobed appearence; just below the top is a raised horizontal band with a semi-circular profile. The top is smooth with slight grooves rather than broken and has a central raised, rough section that may have held a rivet. There appears to be traces of sooting on the foot, this, and its size, suggests it may come from a cooking vessel.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-FD12C6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim fragment from a copper alloy vessel, probably of a type used for cooking. The fragment is 39.7mm long, 43.7mm wide, 3.6mm thick in the body and weighs 34.3 grams. The rim flares outwards at an angle of 120 degrees to the body and has an uneven edge. The rim is 10.4mm wide at the widest 4.2mm thick. The curve of the rim suggests the original vessel had a diameter of 24cm. There are traces of sooting on the outside, suggesting a cauldron or other cooking vessel.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-FCA426
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy medieval or post medieval double loop buckle frame. 23.7mm long, 23.9mm wide, 1.7mm thick and 1.6 grams in weight. About 70% of loop has gone from old breaks. The other is D shaped in profile with an expanded outer edge. The centre bar is 12.5mm long and 1.8mm wide. This buckle is of a very simple design making dating difficult; a date of 1350-1720 is suggested based on Whitehead (2003) page 52.
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-796AF4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy medieval single-loop rectangular framed buckle with integral plate. The buckle measures 31.3mm by 21.3mm, is 2.6mm thick and weighs 5.9grams. It is tinned on the front surface and this has suffered less from corrosion. The loop is rectangular, 21.3mm long and 12.4mm wide, it has a notched lip forming a pin rest which is 5.4mm long. The integral plate is broken by an old break with the remaining piece being 16.7mm long and 16.2mm wide. It is constricted after the loop to 14.1 mm wide, then curves outwards in a semi circular lug on both sides to 16.2mm wide, is cons…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yapton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-78B4F0
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy heraldic shield-shaped horse harness pendant. The pendant itself measures 35.9mm long, 26.6mm wide and is 2.9mm thick. The suspension loop is rotated at 90 degrees to the pendant and measures 6.5mm long, 4.6mm wide and 3.7mm thick. The entire item weighs 10.78grams. The pendant has enamelled coats of arms on both sides, the coats of arms are in red and gold; made of red enamel on the original, gold coloured, brass of the pendent. One side has: Or three chevrons gules; ie three red chevrons on a gold background. These are the arms of the Earls of Gloucester and Hereford, s…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 11th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Middleton on Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3AE577
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Henry VII (1485-1509), Class IIIc or possibly IVb, Initial mark Pansy, minted at London, 1490-1504 AD, N 1705 (or possibly N 1706)
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-312677
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of John (1199-1216), probably class 4b, minted by Meinir at Canterbury.
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pycombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BDB5A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy annular disc-on-pin buckle, with a pin constriction. The buckle has a diameter measurement of 25.8mm and it is 4mm thick. There is a pin in situ and intact, through the constriction. The pin has a large oval disc in the centre of its length. The plate has a serrated milled edge, with a raised oval on the centre. The pin then extends over the other side of the buckle frame; it is 27.9mm in length. Two notches have been drilled into the frame at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, visible on the reverse, predumably to hold a central strap bar. This buckle is medieval i…
Created on: Tuesday 12th April 2005
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-228BA6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy composite Medieval strap end. The strap end consists of two outer plates separated by a forked inner plate. There is a copper alloy circular rivet at the strap attachment end and a further circular rivet just above the protruding acorn-shaped terminal. The acorn end is very simple with the protruding knop and a small sub-rectangular collar. No further decoration is visible. There is a mid whitish-grey corrosion product in-between the two sheets of copper alloy which make up the strap end. In London strap ends of this form were found in contexts dating from 1270-1450 (…
Created on: Friday 29th October 2004
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shoreham-by-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.