Record ID: SUSS-1FD1F7
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Roman harness pendant of a type generally dated to the 3rd century. It is flat with a broken transverse suspension loop at the top. Below the loop it has a kite-shaped upper body with a very elongated lower point. The upper part is decorated on the front with two incised lines marking out a lozenge shape with the loop at the top point. The lower point tapers gradually to a rounded knop at the terminal which projects above the front of the pendant. About half way down this extended point it widens into an oval shape with two incised lines in a chevron on the fr…
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-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.