Record ID: ESS-E96F45
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap loop dating to the Medieval period (1300 - 1400 AD). The strap loop is flat and sub rectangular with an integral centrally situated external rivet on one side. It is undecorated. It measures 26mm in length. For similar examples see Egan & Pritchard (1991: 232) Fig. 147. For similar examples on the PAS database see HAMP-539464 or SUR-5F4543.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-E6DF18
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods (1100 - 1700 AD). The mount is circular with a central convex boss and eight evenly spaced protruding lobed knops. The reverse is concave and undecorated. In the centre of the reverse there is an integrally cast sharp spike. The spike tapers to a point and is bent over so that it slightly protrudes between two of the lobed knops. The mount measures 36mm in diameter. A similar example is recorded on this database; SUSS-1D0EC3.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-E5F408
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a nutcraker arm (1300-1600). It is sub rectangular with a circular cross section. It slightly tapers to the terminal which is decorated with an acorn shaped knop. The other end is flattened on one side to create a D shapped cross section. There is a break running across this end. The flattened end is decorated on both sides with a series of incised grooves and raised ridges. On the convex side there are two grooves and two ridges running parallel and next to the break. On the flattened side there are at least six ridges running parallel to the break until they meet the c…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chignall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E55388
Object type: MIRROR CASE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast copper alloy mirror case lid dating to the Medieval period (1150 - 1450 AD). The other half of the case is missing. It is circular, flat and has a looped fitting protruding from one side. It is undecorated and damaged. Circa 25% is missing from the opposite side to the looped fitting. The lid measures 30mm in diameter. For similar examples on the PAS database see WILT-3CA276 or LIN-98C335.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chignall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E4F1F4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper alloy composite strap end dating to the Medieval period (1270-1400 AD). The strap end is of a two piece, circular form. The strap end measures 76mm in length. At the strap end it is sub triangular in plan. It then widens again to form two broadly rectangular projections. Along the top edge of the sub triangle there are two small iron rivets. At either side of the rivets on the front and the edge of the piece, there are small triangular 'V' shaped notches, each pointing towards the rivets. There is an incised design decorating the panel consisting of a broad rec…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chignall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-D5B6A4
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast tin button dating to the Medieval period (1250 - 1350 AD). The button is spherical with an applied copper alloy wire looped shank that has now been lost. The shank has a transverse break across it leaving two small copper alloy projections. The button measures 11mm in diameter. For a similar example see Read (2010: 26) no. 78.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-D4F774
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy functional ring, probably dating to the Medieval period (1150 - 1450 AD). The ring is circular with a slightly flattened cross section. It measures 28mm in diameter. For similar examples see Egan (1998: 62) nos. 91 - 119.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-D16AB7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete, cast copper alloy buckle plate dating to the Medieval period (1250 - 1400 AD). The buckle is a single loop spur buckle. The plate is sub rectangular and tapers slightly before terminating in a rounded end with a round hole through the middle. The other end of the buckle plate flares out to form the buckle. This end has a transverse break across leaving two projections. At the top of the buckle plate there is a centrally located sub rectangular notch that would have housed the pin, which no longer survives. Just below this notch is another circular hole through the buckle…
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-D0ACA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy, double loop annular buckle dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval periods (1350 to 1650 AD). The buckle is annular with a strap bar running across the centre. The pin survives and is formed of a piece of wire bent around the strap bar. The buckle measures 26mm in diameter. For similar examples see Whitehead (2003: 44 - 45) nos. 251 - 256.
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-C0B396
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy 'boy bishop' token dating from 1470 - 1539 AD. The obverse possibly depicts a a crude impression of a mitred head, the legend is illegible. The reverse depicts a long cross with three pellets in each quarter, the reverse legend is also illegible.
Created on: Monday 14th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-C06212
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307 AD) minted at London, class 3c. 1280 - 1281 AD. North (1991: pg. 28) no. 1018.
Created on: Monday 14th October 2013
Last updated: Saturday 22nd November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Wickham Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-BF2A80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272 AD) minted at Canterbury by Willem. Voided long cross class 5c, 1251-1272 AD. North (1980: pg. 182) no.993.
Created on: Monday 14th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-C604B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272 AD), minted at Winchester by Jordan. Voided long cross class 3b, 1248-1250 AD. North (1994: pg. 226) no. 987.
Created on: Friday 20th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Wickham Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-7402D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfgroat of Edward IV (first reign, 1461 - 1470 AD), light coinage, minted in Canterbury (Episcopal), 1464 - 1470 AD. North (1991: pg. 88) no. 1590.
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-73E0F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 - 1272 AD) minted in London by uncertain moneyer. Short cross class 3b, 1248 - 1250 AD, North (1994: pg. 220) no. 987.
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-73BDE6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut farthing of Henry II (1154 - 1189 AD). Minted in London by uncertain moneyer, short cross class 1b, 1180 - 1185 AD. North (1994: pg. 220) no. 963.
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-615614
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272 - AD1307), minted at London. Class 4a, 1282 - 1289 AD. North (1991: pg. 29) no. 1023.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chignall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-60DE24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Venetian silver soldino of Doge Tomaso Mocenigo (AD1414 - AD1423). Obverse: +TOMMOCENIGDVX Doge kneeling left holding banner. Mint control marks to right. Reverse: +.S.MARCVS.VENETI. Winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-60CA63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD1249 - AD1286). Second coinage, class 3, AD1280 - AD1286. Spink no. 5053. Obverse: +ALEXANDER DEI GRA Crowned head left with sceptre Reverse: +REX SCORORVM Solid long cross with six pointed star in each quadrant
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-5FFAE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD1216 - AD1272, voided long cross class 5, of uncertain mint and moneyer. AD1251 - AD1272. North (1994: 226 - 227) nos. 991 - 999.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: ESS-5FB081
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272 - AD1307) minted at Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Class 4c, AD1300 - AD1310. North (1991: 39) no. 1080.
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-4C86F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD1327 - AD1377) minted at London. 4th Coinage Series C, AD1351 - AD1352. North (1991: 50) nos. 1149.
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chelmsford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-4C5C00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD1272 - AD1307) minted at Durham. Class 10cf, AD1305 - AD1307. North (1991: 32) nos. 1040 - 1043.
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Monday 19th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chelmsford District Area', grid reference and parish protected.