Record ID: YORYM-6B67B2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A rectangular strip of silver, broken diagonally at both ends; both of the breaks are fresh and irregular. The long edges of the front of the plate are decorated with punched triangles, but the surface is very worn and the decoration is now almost invisible. The reverse is undecorated. The strip is 8.6mm wide and 13.7mm in surviving length; it is 1.0mm thick. It weighs 0.7g Discussion: This fragment is of early-medieval date. Although it was found near an early Anglo-Saxon cremation cemetery, it is more likely to be part of a Viking-age finger-ring, similar to a sta…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6B78D4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A semi-circular fragment of silver plate of uncertain function. The fragment is an irregular semi-circular shape with one straight edge thickened, and the other edges very thin and with hammer marks. The centre of the front is decorated with five small punched triangular shapes set in a row, flanked on either side by three fine grooves; the right-hand group of three grooves is overlain by another oblique groove which looks like an error. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 11.5mm parallel to the straight edge and 7.6mm perpendicular to it; it is a maximum of 1.5mm thi…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bridlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-503DF2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast gilded silver mount, apparently complete. The mount is roughly lozengiform or kite-shaped, with a flat, undecorated reverse and two perforations, perhaps for attachment. The front is decorated with softly contoured relief ornament which is hard to decode; in fact, it is difficult to decide which way up the object should be held. It may be interpreted as a forward-facing seated figure. At the top (the narrower end of the object) is what appears to be an animal head seen from the top, with a wide snout and large oval eyes. Two worn projections to the top …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-33D44D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from an Early-Medieval copper alloy cruciform or small-long brooch, dating from 450-550 AD. This fragment includes a tiny part of the flat head of the brooch which has broken off millimetres above the curving bow. The upper end of the bow has a raised flat-topped T-shaped detail. There is a diamond-shaped notch cut into either end of the horizontal bar of the T. The stem of the T tapers and runs into the ridge which run down the centre of the bow. The bow is heavily arched and broken part was along its length. Looking at the reverse shows the bow to be very concave. B…
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-4B4B66
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast high tin copper alloy sword pommel of early-medieval date. The pommel is ovoid in plan, hemispherical in elevation, and hollow on the underside. Both outer faces are decorated with triple raised arches extending outward slightly from the plain of the pommel. This feature is flanked by three double incised grooves. There are no obvious means of attachment though a small patch of material within the recess on the base of the object may represent the remains of cement used to fix the piece onto the tang. Parallels for this pommel have been provided by Nation Finds Advis…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilberfoss', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-608C86
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object made from cut metal, probably a Medieval balance pan, circa AD1200-1500. An alternative identification has been put forward suggesting it is a possible decorative spangle of Anglo-Saxon date . The object is incomplete but was originally sub-triangular in shape. It is now missing a corner. Each of the remaining two corners are pierced for attachment or suspension and the remains of a further perforation are visible at the edge of the break. The object has small punched circular decoration on one side which appears to be irregular and not representative of a…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-28B742
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular domed object made from gold, consisting of a circular back sheet, an incomplete filigree collar, and a domed upper sheet. The back sheet is 13.0mm in diameter and was probably originally flat; it is now very slightly concave, around a flat rim underneath the narrow flange running around the domed upper sheet. There are several small indentations, as if the back sheet has been poked repeatedly by a sharp point. There is one tiny circular hole close to the edge and, directly opposite and close to the edge, a tear perhaps through a second hole. The surviving hole is c. 0.6mm in …
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton Bassett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E856D5
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double-terminal bit link which would have been attached to the terminal loop of a late early-medieval bridle bit. It has the following dimensions: length: 51.3mm; width: 17.9mm; thickness: 6.9mm; weight: 15.87g. The artefact has an integral expanded plate with a D-shaped cross section. One of the loops is particularly worn in a small area, probably indicating use or wear. At one end of the expanded plate, there is a hump with a rib below. The object is worn but in a fair condition. For similar examples see Williams (2007)
Created on: Friday 7th January 2005
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-CE4808
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment probably from a buckle frame. The buckle would have been an annular or shuttle-shaped shoe buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1720-1790. Less than 20% of the buckle frame survives with the spindle, pin and chape all missing. The surviving frame has openwork decoration and moulded scrolls on the front. The reverse is plain with a thickened area that would originally have accommodated the spindle. Length: 30.53mm. Width: 11.34mm. Thickness: 4.53mm. Weight: 5.2g A complete comparable examples a…
Created on: Friday 10th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-24B916
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early Medieval bow brooch, circa AD450-550. Identified by Helen Geake as a small-long brooch which is imitating a square-headed brooch, due to the lack of relief ornament. The lower bow, footplate and pin are missing and the surfaces of the object are abraded. The damage is not new. The head of the brooch is a sub-rectangular plate with rounded corners. An integrally cast rectangular lug is present on the centre reverse of the plate. The front surface of the brooch is not decorated although it is possible that the punched dot decoration often present on thi…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B3ACF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy mount or possible pendant ornament of possible Early Early-Medieval date (c.500-750), with an openwork triskele design at the centre, each arm supported by a narrow projection from the surround. At the cetre of the triskele is a small circular depression. The object measures 64mm in diameter and varies in thickness between 0.8mm and 1.2mm, being thickest at the centre and thinning towards the edges, which are slightly convex from the front and concave from the back. It weighs 20.6g. To the reverse there are no signs of attachment. Kevin Leahy and Helen Geak…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swindon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9F80E3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Early Early-Medieval (500-600) gilded copper alloy unidentified object, measuring 28.16 x (max) 17.88 x 2.47mm and weighing 4.92g. The object is flat to the reverse with (possibly) a patch of iron residue. Roughly rectangular in shape, the long straight edge and longer short edge are original. The shorter short edge has been apparently cut and the other long edge is jagged and worn. At one corner (of the long jagged and original short edges) is (an intentional) piercing, 1.45mm in diameter. The fragment is decorated with a groove flanking the original short edge an…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EF0D50
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Ansate brooch of Weetch's type IV, made from copper alloy and dating to the 8th or 9th century AD. The brooch consists of two sub-square terminals, joined together by a slightly domed rectangular central bow. The bow has a broad recessed groove running its full length, with a ridge to either side. Each terminal has two similar broad grooves running transversely, each with a ridge at each side, so there is a single ridge at each end of the terminal and two parallel ridges in the centre. No traces of enamel or other inlay are present in any of the grooves. The back of the brooch i…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-E94514
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Early Medieval (7th century) seax scabbard chape: The copper alloy mount is a quarter-circle in plan, with the corner edge pointing downwards. The chape is a hollow rectangle in section and the vertical lateral edge and curved edge are enclosed and angular. The upper horizontal edge is straight and complete on one face; the other face is damaged and incomplete. It appears to have been squashed and fragments are pushed within the chape. Both faces and the lateral edge are decorated with ring-and-dot impressions. The surface is abraded and has a light green patina. It measures …
Created on: Friday 4th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C1AD17
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy triangular sheet of metal with a design struck in the centre, similar to a coin or jetton die. The corners of the sheet are damaged. There is evidence for a small circular holes in two of the corners, but they have broken across the holes. The front of the sheet is decorated in the centre with a stamped or punched design. It seems to have been double struck. It has a fleur de lis in the centre, a beaded inner circle, an inscription and a beaded outer line. The inscription reads: "+ R [rosette] [-] HOREL [rosette]". It is in Lombardic lettering. The cross is a cross patt…
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-BC4105
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Part of a copper-alloy finger-ring of early to middle Early-Medieval date. The ring has a circular bezel which is nearly flat. It is decorated with four pairs of curved incised grooves, one by each shoulder and one to top and bottom. These form a central lozenge, in which is an incised cross, with an annulet in each angle. The whole is in a incised circular border. The hoop is narrow and the outer face is bevelled. Only a short part of it survives, projecting from one shoulder. The shoulders are each decorated with three pellets forming a sub-triangular knop projecting from the angle …
Created on: Friday 5th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-909A31
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy object, probably a slide key from a barb-spring padlock, of probable Medieval date. It which is in excellent condition despite being broken into two pieces and glued together. It has a circular bow which is heavily worn internally, suggesting it was suspended from the bow. The shaft is rectangular in cross-section near the bow, and then steps inwards in width but retains the same thickness. It then gradually thickens towards the bit, becoming a rounded square in cross-section. It is broken just beyond the step, and the patina here is damaged with loss of surface, sugges…
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-596170
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete Middle Anglo-Saxon silver pin, part of head and tip of shaft missing, c. 8th-9th century AD. The surviving part of the head is flat and triangular, flaring from a squarish transverse boss at the junction of the shaft and the head. The shaft is roughly circular in cross-section and 1.5mm in diameter, and has been bent; there are pieces missing which look like cut marks, but which are probably simply the result of the metal cracking. The head is decorated with a series of straight engraved lines, not entirely symmetrical. Two pairs follow the line of the edge and nearly meet …
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone cum Ebony', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-064D74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy nummular brooch, 32 mm in diameter. Around the edge, both on the front and reverse, is a single ring of pellets. On the front, made up of short engraved lines, is a motif consisting of a profile head. There is a double band around the forehead, and behind this short lines for hair. There is a circular eye, and two lines forming the angle of a nose; below the nose is a downturned mouth. More lines make the shape of a shoulder and arm, probably swathed in drapery. In front of the face is a row of lines radiating out from the centre. The head is facing right. On the reverse …
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2004
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-7E6EF0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nuremberg jetton. Rose/orb type. Obverse: 6-petalled rose with three crowns and three lis around. Inscription: * HANNS KRAVWINCKEL IN NVR (rosette initial mark). Reverse: small orb in double-strand trefoil with points in the angles. Inscription: * HEVT. ROT. MORGEN TODT (rosette initial mark) which can be translated as TODAY RED TOMORROW DEAD. Issued by Hans Krauwinckel II, working in Nuremberg from 1586 to 1635.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.