Record ID: PUBLIC-A5C666
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman brooch of Headstud type, c. 2nd century AD. All that remains is most of the headloop, the point where the headloop was attached to the wings and the start of the top of the bow, including the headstud. Just below the headloop are two incised lines in saltire; directly below is the raised circular headstud with recessed central circle; the beginnings of a second incised saltire are positioned directly below. The break in the brooch occurs in the middle of the second incised saltire, resulting in the loss of the lower two-thirds of the brooch body …
Created on: Friday 11th March 2011
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alfoldean, Rowhook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-71E8E3
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half, the hook part, of a 17th century cast copper alloy clothes fastener. The hook is a wide flat strip with a curved end bent forward 180 degrees, the tip of which is missing. The hook is attached to one end of an oval plate. The central area of the plate has a raised floral design within a triple line border. The hook is flanked by two circular attachment holes one on either sid and there is another single attachment hole at the opposite end, flanked by rounded knops. On either side of the widest part of the oval there are double flat knops. The front side shows the remains of …
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Goring by Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C8F468
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval or Post Medieval cast copper-alloy double loop buckle with plain undecorated oval loops and narrowed strap bar. The object is 25mm in length and 23mm at its widest point. It weighs 3.26g. A similar buckle is illustrated in Whitehead (2003:54, no.310) which he dates to circa 1500-1650 AD.
Created on: Friday 26th March 2010
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B46814
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast copper alloy double looped buckle with oval expansions at the centre of each loop with moulded rosettes on the front and lobed knops at the end of the narrowed strap bar. There are significant remains of a wrought iron pin on one loop and on the strap bar. It is 44 mm long, 31.7mm wide and weights 9.08 grams. Whitehead (2003) p.66, no.408 which he dates to c.1550-1650 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2010
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Pulborough', grid reference and parish protected.