Record ID: HAMP-260461
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy cast spherical bell of post-medieval date (c.1500-1650 AD). The bell is spherical and comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The top hemisphere has two circular sound holes and a square suspension loop with drilled circular hole projecting from the top. The hole was drilled later into the solid cast loop suggesting it was made before the introduction of the detachable 'sprue-piece' method in the mid-17th century. The lower side of this drilled hole has broken or worn through the top of the bell leaving a slot. The lower hemis…
Created on: Monday 23rd August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bighton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-EF6265
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged spherical cast copper-alloy post-medieval animal 'crotal' (bell). This complete example has a sub-square suspension loop between two circular sound holes located on the upper hemisphere. The sound holes are recessed on the outer surface and measure c. 5/6mm in diameter. The upper hemisphere is plain. The suspension loop has a angled top and the curve of the bell continues through the opening suggesting it was made using the detachable sprue-piece casting method developed in the 17th century. The loop measures up to 10mm in height by 11.9mm in width by 5.15mm thick. There …
Created on: Friday 8th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bighton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-25F3B2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spherical animal ('crotal') bell of post-medieval date (c. 17th century AD). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 6.9mm in length. The curve of the bell continues under the loop suggesting it was made using the detachable sprue-piece method developed in the 17th century. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about halfway down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole. Across the lower hemisphere is a rectangular sound slot opening into a circul…
Created on: Monday 23rd August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bighton CP', grid reference and parish protected.