Record ID: HESH-3826BE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2018-T203: Specialist Report for HM Coroner Seal Matrix from Wilden, Bedfordshire Date: Medieval - 13th - 14th Century Date of discovery: November 2017 Circumstances of discovery: Found whilst metal detecting Description: A complete cast silver seal matrix. The seal matrix is sub-oval (broadly rectangular with rounded terminals) in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. On the reverse face of the matrix is a cast vertical rib, the upper part projects as an oval tab and would have acted as a handle. The tab is pierced for suspension. Belo…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BB5828
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). Although incomplete the classification of the axe matches the descriptions and illustrations of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 BC. The axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. There is a horizontal break toward at the butt of the axehead which has remove…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Souldrop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-473A33
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
British Iron Age Eastern silver unit of Tasciovanus of the Eastern Region, c. 25/20 BC-AD 10. Type attributed to Catuvellauni/Trinovantes. ABC (Cotttam et al 2010) 2643 = VA (Van Arsdell 1989) 1794 = BMC (Hobbs 1996) 1681-82. This coin is registered as CCI 11.1086.
Created on: Monday 17th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4705B4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper alloy harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is worn and abraded. It is broadly in the shape of an equal armed cross with oval or circular terminals / ends in plan and D shaped in cross-section. The edges of the pendant are slightly bevelled and the profile of the pendant is slightly bowed (convex). On the upper edge of the cross above the top lobed terminal is an integral cast suspension loop which is set at 90 degrees to the plain of the pendant. This loop has been pierced within an oval shaped hole; the top part is broken, po…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4669A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper-alloy 'openwork' plate brooch of early Roman date (50-120 AD). The brooch is very well preserved being complete with hardly any abrasion or corrosion present; it has had no damage in plan or profile and is as near perfect as possible having survived the ground for nearly 2000 years. The plate brooch is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The brooch takes the form of a wheel-like design, with an outer ring surrounding a central cross. At the centre of the brooch is a cast boss, this has a turned appearance. The upper surface of the boss is recesse…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bromham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3D9F08
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative double-lug brooch of Roman date (43-100AD). The wings are complete being semi-cylindrical in plan with open ends. A central bar divides the wings vertically; extending above the wing case is a rounded head projection. The bar is pierced in two places; this would allow the axis bar and also the external chord of the spring to be secured though the lugs. A small remnant of copper alloy wire is present in the upper hole; the rest of the spring / pin axis bar is lost. The bow head is flat having a slight angular (comma shaped) in …
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-30C158
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead. This arrowhead has been knapped from a mid grey brown coloured piece of flint and has a milky white surface patina on many of the knapped faces. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The arrowhead measures 30.5 mm in length, 22.6mm maximum width, is 3.4mm thick and weighs 3.55 grams. The arrowhead has been knapped using a number of different techniques, including direct and indirect percussion, as well as pressure / ripple flaking. It is broadly symmetrical in shape however only one of the b…
Created on: Monday 12th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 13th April 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-8DF2E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter stater of the ruler Tasciovanus of Trinovantes Hobbs - 1647-1650, Van Arsdell 1786
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2009
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FECFD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut half penny of Henry III, Class IV 1250-1251, Mint Canterbury
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knotting and Souldrop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-1BF651
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy horse harness pendant of probable late 13th to 14th century date. Five similar examples are recorded by S. Ashley in his book "Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk" (2002; pp. 209-213) and it is suggested that the device (see below) is generic in nature, referring to England and France rather than to a specific family. The quatrefoil pendant is intact and only slightly corroded. The central square panel has a design in relief which depicts a lion passant guardant facing right. The area around the lion is filled with red enamel. In each of the four outer lobes is…
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxton', grid reference and parish protected.