Record ID: GLO-7A2B44
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy angel coin weight, dating from the Medieval – Post Medieval period, dating from AD 1495 - 1649 (diameter: 16.5mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 3.79g). The weight is circular in plan and flat in section. The weight is decorated on one side only with a winged angel slaying a dragon. The angel is facing forwards with one knee bent to the right and wings spread out behind. The artefact is in a worn but fair condition. An identical example is illustrated in Biggs, N, ‘Coin-Weights in England – Up to 1588’, plate 15, page 75, ref no 34.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-7A1880
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable sword chape, probably dating to the late Medieval – early Post Medieval period, between AD 1400 – 1600 (length: 50mm; width: 27mm; thickness: 15mm; weight: 17.35g). The chape is sub triangular in plan and sub oval in section. The top and bottom of the artefact are broken. At the top of the artefact, there are a series of transverse, parallel and faintly incised lines that appear to run around the circumference of the artefact. The chape then tapers inwards to a broken tip at the bottom. The back of the artefact is flatter than the fro…
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-79ED15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered copper alloy probable nummus, dating to the Roman period, between AD 300 – 400 (diameter: 18mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.74g). There is little detail remaining on this worn coin to help identify it further. Obverse description: Probable laureate bust facing right. Obverse inscription: None remaining. Reverse description: Figure standing. Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-784136
Object type: CART FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman cart fitting terminal in the form of an eagle's head, dating from AD 43 - 125 (length: 20mm; width: 22.5mm; thickness of metal: 2mm; weight: 14.83g). The eagle's head is hollow and has been broken in antiquity immediately below the bird's beak. The head comprises of a protruding platform/ crest at the top of the head, which extends outwards and overhangs above the incised eyes. The platform/ crest is delicately decorated with a series of incised feathers of different sizes. Each of these feathers are comprised of an outer U-shaped incised outline …
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3B9FB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered copper alloy nummus of a 4th century emperor, minted at an unknown location (diameter: 14.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.33g). The coin is in a worn and poor condition.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3B86E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered copper alloy probable radiate, probably dating to the 3rd century and minted at an unknown location (diameter: 17.5mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 2.55g). The coin is in a worn and corroded condition.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3B6023
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered copper alloy radiate of a probable 3rd century emperor (diameter: 16.5mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 1.68g). The coin is in a worn but fair condition.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3B1864
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered copper alloy probable nummus, probably dating to the 4th century and minted at an unknown location (diameter: 16mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 1.08g). The coin is in a very worn and corroded coniditon with no detail remaining.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3ACE70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, minted at an uncertain location between AD 307 - 337 (diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.49g). The coin is in a worn and poor condition with small pockets of corrosion.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ham and Stone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3A8354
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, minted in Trier between AD 337 - 340 (diameter: 15.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.36g). The coin is in a worn but fair condition.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ham and Stone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-740CA1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete cast copper alloy mount, dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1600 – 1700 (length: 43mm; width: 22mm; thickness: 4mm; weight: 10g). The main undecorated body of the mount is sub-triangular in plan with decorated rounded lobes to either end. One lobe is larger than the other (length of larger lobe: 11mm; width of larger lobe: 13mm; thickness of larger lobe: 4mm/ length of smaller lobe: 8mm; width of smaller lobe: 10mm; thickness of smaller lobe: 2.5mm), although by lobes have four crudely formed linear indentations radiating from the outside edge t…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Highnam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-73E733
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group . Transitional Type 2/3, flat wing ends), cf. Mackreth 2011, 3.d. Page 46, dating to 75-200 AD. . Bayley and Butcher describe as this type has a 'long tapering bow, decoration usually confined to a crest and flanges on the upper part; the crossbar often rubbed and beaded; sometimes a triangular opening in the catchplate; occasionally a footknob' [page 89]. At the top of the T-shaped brooch, there is a protruding pierced lug, which would have originally held the overhead chord (now miss…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Highnam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-73B6F5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy mount, dating from the Medieval period between 1066 – 1500 AD (28.5mm x 30.5mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 1.20g). This flat mount is circular in plan with four triangular lugs protruding outwards at regular intervals. Three of these lugs are complete with a single rivet hole in each (no rivets remain) whilst the fourth lug is incomplete although the rivet hole is still partially visible. The front face of the mount is decorated with four slightly irregularly placed grooved lines situated at the base of each lug as well as an inner grooved circula…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coberley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-7395C1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy domed or ‘beehive’ thimble, dating to the Medieval period, between c. 1350 – 1500 AD (length: 15mm; diameter at base: 17mm; thickness of metal: 1mm; weight: 4.85g). The outside of the thimble is decorated with irregularly punched circular indentations circling around the slanted circumference towards the slightly rounded top of the artefact. At the top of the artefact, there is a central undecorated circular area (diameter of undecorated area: 9.5mm). There are two grooved lines circling the base on the outside of the thimble. There is no decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coberley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: GLO-7365D3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount comprised of three parts with a central and additional sheet copper alloy plate inside the mount. This artefact probably dates from the Medieval period, between AD 1200 - 1500 (33..5mm x 27mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 7.93g). The mount is sub circular in plan with evidence of four riveted lugs evenly spaced around the outside of the artefact, which attach the two outside faces together. Two of these opposing lugs are complete with the cast copper alloy rivet still intact whilst the other two opposing lugs are incomplete and are only visible a…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: WMID-5F12A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wt;CP; A silver penny, possibly class 10ab2 (1301-1310) of Edward I (1272-1307) or Edward II (1307-1327) (coin reference North, volume II, 3rd edition, 1038/1). London mint. Unbarred A's, back-tilted S.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire Moorlands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-08BF53
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object with remains of extensive iron corrosion, probably dating to the Early Medieval period. Length: 140mm; width at head: 25mm; thickness at head: 24mm; weight: 95.76g. The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan and D-shaped in side section to the remaining arm. At the probable top/ head of the artefact, there is an extensive amount of iron corrosion to the left and the back (length of corrosion area: 48.5mm; width: see above; thickness: see above), which also encases much of the copper alloy features on the item. To one side of the top/ head, there is…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2008
Last updated: Sunday 12th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-30B156
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead 'pig' or ingot, dating to the Roman period, between AD 43 - 410 (length: 760mm; width at larger end: 145mm; width at narrow end: 115mm; thickness/ depth: 80mm; weight: unable to clarify due to excessive weight of the artefact). The 'pig' is rectangular in plan and rectangular in side section (cuboid shape). Although the surface of the 'pig' is mostly flat, it is slightly irregular in shape as it bends to the side at one end. There are various crude and irregular markings on the front of the artefact, which are in the form of unrecognisable raised lines. One of t…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2007
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID-2DE051
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axehead, dating to the Late Bronze Age, between 1150 – 800 BC (length: 33mm; width at blade: 51.5mm; thickness: 15mm; weight: 76.4g). This axehead fragment is sub-trapezoidal in plan, with a triangular section and the remains of a hollow socket. The blade end is all that remains of this axehead, with the blade tips slightly tapering outwards at the edges. The break across the top of the blade appears to be an old one. The blade edge is slightly incomplete. Overall, the socketed axehead blade fragment is in a worn but fair condition with…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-1AEAD3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy horse harness fitting, dating to the Roman period, between AD 43 – 200 (diameter: 32mm; thickness: 16.5mm; weight: 25.2g). This horse harness fitting comprises of a plain circular ring with a circular cross section (see diameter and thickness of plain ring above), which has a circular/ disc stud or platform integrally attached (diameter of stud/ platform: 20.5mm; thickness of stud/ platform: 4mm). The protruding stud or platform is mostly flat in section and is attached to the plain ring by a circular sectioned shank (length of shank: 5.5mm; thickness o…
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Perton', grid reference and parish protected.