Record ID: SUSS-293B28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn and damaged silver Post Medieval groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547). Both sides are badly worn. The obverse has crown bust right, the only inscription remaining on reads [DI]. The reverse has royal shield over long cross fourchee with remaining inscription of [OSVI DEUM]. Due to the fragmented and severely worn nature of the coin, a full identification is difficult. It measures 24mm in length, 15.3mm wide, 0.9mm thick and weighs 1.04 grams..
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-6E8F35
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy square coin weight for the Hungarian dukat dating from the 16th or 17th century. The face depicts a king standing, holding a spear in his right hand and an orb in his right contained by a line of pellets in a circle. There is an H and D either side of the figure The reverse is plain. The weight measures 14.2mm by 13.5mm, and is 4.8mm thick. It weighs 6.44mm. C.f. Withers 1995, p 23.
Created on: Monday 14th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-690A45
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper alloy lid from a vessel. The lid is a thin sheet of copper alloy, shaped into a sun burst design. There are 16 sub-triangular spokes around the edge. In the centre is a rectangular rivet measuring 5.5mm in length, 4.4mm in width, and is 2.2mm high. On the front there is a line running along the edge of the lid, at the bottom of each spoke. There are traces of possible gilding on the front. The front has a light green patina with patches of brown corrosion. On the reverse on one side there is remains of a hinge on one side, and a possible catch plate or attachment opp…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-F73C23
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object, probably a clog clasp or similar strap fitting, probably of late Post Medieval date, c 17th-19th century AD. The object consists of a rectangular plate, which has a small rectangular protrusion on one of the short edges, which is curved over to create a flat-ended hook and its opposite short edge has a larger rectangular protrusion, which terminates in a widened end, possibly to fit into another of the clasp components. The outer face of the rectangular copper-alloy sheet is decorated with an incised retangular outline running slightly inside the perimeter …
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-72B01F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I, dating from AD 1636-1644. The coin is worn and illegible. Cf. North 1991 Vol II, p. 165, nos. 2287-2293.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4FF2E7
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Medieval to early Post Medieval cast copper alloy thimble, probably dating from the 15th-16th centuries AD. This is a closed thimble with tapered sides, and a domed top, with no tonsure.. The thimble is decorated with a spiral of indentations which are large and deep. There is a plain band round the base. The thimble measures 21.4 mm high, 19.84 mm base diameter and weighs 8.33 grams.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beddingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4ED91E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token dating from c. AD 1550-1800. Powell Type 2. One face is decorated with the initial 'H' with a central pellet; the other face is undecorated. Lead tokens were easy to manufacture and widely circulated over a long period of time; they are therefore difficult to date precisely, but those with initials or numbers are thought to date to the Post Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Record ID: HAMP-0E5397
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probably Post Medieval buckle, c. 1550-1650. The frame has a slightly thicker outer edge and incised decoration, missing its pin. Overall the buckle measures 34mm long, 28.21mm wide and 2.23mm thick. The internal measurement of a loop is 21.07mm long and 9.64mm wide. The frame is D shaped in cross section and has bevelled edges. On both loops the outer edges there are three traverse grooves where the pin would have sat. The buckle is similar in style and decoration to one illustrated in Whitehead 2001 (p. 54, no. 302).
Created on: Friday 16th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th December 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-53935A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval symmetrical bar mount with integrally cast spikes, c. 17th century AD. The mount consists of a flat bar with expanded circular ends. It is plain with no visible decoration. There are two integrally-cast spikes for attachment at either end of the back of the bar; both are bent inwards towards the centre of the bar. The mounts are holding a small piece of leather. The mount measures 22.6mm long, 11.2mm wide, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams. Such mounts generally date to the 17th century and were used decoratively on leather belts, straps or harnesses, …
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-2513CF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval to early Post Medieval buckle, c. AD 1450-1550. The buckle has a double loop annular frame with moulded floral decoration The frame is in the shape of a five petaled flower, each petal having been defined by multiple lateral incised lines along the outer edge. The reverse is plain.The simple copper-alloy wire pin is intact and the buckle has an overall pale green patina. Cf. Whitehead 2003, p 46, 272. The buckle is 26.67mm in circumference, 1.7mm thick and weighs 4.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-846088
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 - 1625); second coinage mule dating from AD 1604 - 1619. Initial mark illegible. Tower mint of London. Cf. Spink 2013, p. 269, no. 2659. Listed as a mule in North 1991 Vol II, p. 146, nos. 2104, 2105/1; Ibid footnote 97. The coin measures 16.84 mm diameter, 0.62mm thick and weighs 0.8 g. Obverse crown is bigger than reverse.
Created on: Saturday 22nd August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tenterden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-45B299
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I, AD. 1636-1644. Rose farthing type 2. Tower mint of London. Cf. North 1991 Vol II, p. 165, no. 2291.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B55A0A
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy handle of a possible knife probably dating to the Post Medieval-Modern period, c. 18th-20th century AD. It has a sub oval stem which is broken at one end. The other end is graduated to a flat surface flaring out to a rounded end which has been broken on all edges. It measures 99.8mm long, 3.7mm diameter at the broken end.The tail end is 8.8mm wide and 0.7mm thick. It weighs 8.02 grams and has a reddish brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-B3A953
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I, dating from AD 1582-1583. Third issue. Initial mark: bell. Cf.: North 1991 Vol II, no. 2016.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 17th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-1C76A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval silver half groat of Charles I [1625-1649]. Aberystwyth mint, dating from AD 1638-1642. Cf. North 1991 Vol II, p. 172, nos. 2343-2344, also Spink 2901. Approximately only 1/3rd of the coin remains due probably to plough damage. It has a diameter of 15.18mm, is 0.65mm thick and weighs 0.6gms.
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D1A25E
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II (AD 1586-1635), rose and orb type. Uncertain reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-D15A7C
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy dress hook, dating to the 17th century AD. Read Early Post Medieval Class A, Type 8. The remains of the object consist of an oval plate bearing possible foliate and floriate design with a beaded border; rounded attachment-knops, the end one with a projecting rounded collar; a debased bifurcate ornamental knop either side; the blunt ended hook is broken off at its end. It measures 43.66mm long, 21.5mm wide, 1.85mm thick and weighs 6.4 grams. Cf. Read (2008) p 175, no. 663.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B77C00
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain discoidal lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The probable weight is discoidal, with raised letters and possible numbers (in retrograde) decorating the upper surface. The lower surface is flat and undecorated. The upper surface's decoration is unclear, but seems to consist of two raised vertical lines, possibly the letter 'I' or number '1', both standing slightly apart from one another, and what looks like the number '6' or '9' in retrograde and possibly upside-down. Below this, in larger letters are the initials H …
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rolvenden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B43E22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver sixpence of James I, dating to AD 1606. Initial mark: escallop. Tower mint of London. Cf. North 1991, Vol II, p146, No. 2103.
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-A240CE
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uncertain object, possibly a sword or dagger pommel of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1700). It is ovoid or sub-spherical in shape and hollow, although it has been slightly flattened causing a small split at one end. At the top and bottom of the pommel is an oval perforation which was possibly designed to accomodate the now missing tang of a blade. Eighteen evenly-spaced rounded projections with moulded grooves between them radiate outwards from the top to the bottom perforation, creating a fluted appearance. There is a flat vertical …
Created on: Monday 18th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
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