Record ID: NARC-40E412
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy finger ring. The ring is 'D' shaped in section and circular in plan. The inner face is flattened. The ring is completely plain making dating it to a particular period problematic. A finger ring of this type could date from the Iron Age to Post-Medieval date. However, the patina of the copper alloy, an even dark green, is typical of Roman finds from this area.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-AE2DD3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified and undated white metal object. The drop-shaped piece may represent casting waste or solder. The lack of corrosion suggests a post-medieval to modern date (J. Watters, 27.10.19)
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2009
Last updated: Sunday 27th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8004E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and undated copper-alloy object. The remaining piece has a square plate at its centre. On one side this plate extends into an upward curving arm; on the other side it extends into a straighter arm with C-shaped terminal.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northamptonshire area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-A43174
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A red material, which may be enamel, moulding clay or wax (although wax would be unlikely to survive). The red material is covered in a layer of copper alloy, poured over the red material when in liquid state. The centre of the upper surface has a circular depression with, in relief, a central figure crouching left. The exact function and purpose of this object is unclear. It may be an aborted or failed attempt to cast a coin, medal or token using modelling clay.
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-871935
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy in the shape of either a flower, or more likely, a fly. Incomplete. Reverse is concave. Date unknown. Function is unclear. Is probably a mount. No rivets on the reverse. Not a brooch, as no evidene of pin or catchplate.
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-2FFF94
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ovan strip of lead with a circular impression. The impression apperas to be of a feline/wolf looking upwards. The faint lettering to the left appears to be AVG. AVG would suggest a Roman coin. However, the characters are in relief, meaning that the impression is unlikely to be of a coin. The impression is 15mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-564A98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A roughly cast, solid, sub-circular object of copper alloy. The reverse is uneven, with signs that it has been cuttlefish cast and no attempt at shaping or filing away the roughness, suggesting that this side was never meant to be seen. The upper face is curved, making the piece D-shaped in section. Several U shaped have been stamped into the upper surface creating a border and leaving the central area plain. This object appears to be an unfinsihed piece, possibly an apprentise piece or waste. With few disgnostic features, dating this object is difficult. The even dark green patina …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th May 2011
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Record ID: NARC-97F8C7
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy object of Medieval to post-Medieval date. It is possibly a stylus. There is a blunt point, which is split due to a fault in the metal. The stylus is hammered flat towards the terminal to create the flat spatula terminal.. The stylus is circular in section towards the tip with a diameter of 4mm. This end is 6mm wide and 2.5mm thick. 76mm long (bent). The stylus is circular in section towards the tip with a diameter of 4mm. An exact parallel for this object has not yet been found. The lack of exact parallel may be due to the fact that this seems to be a …
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LANCUM-B2E0A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: copper-alloy nummus Constantine I (306-337). Reverse: votive wreath. Corroded. Inscription partially. illegible. Obverse: illegible. Weight: 2.4g Diameter: 19mm.
Created on: Friday 31st October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-08DDD4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman. Copper alloy. Fragment of bow. Wide central part, tapering down to a point. Opposing diagonal grooves and 2 vertical grooves in the centre suggest a leaf design. Length - 37mm. Width - 12mm. weight - 13g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-33CD96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
4 roman coins. Base metal with silver coating. All rocorded seperately by Steven Ashby, but later identified as probably hoard/purse drop and therefore treasure. Summary Central empire Valerian and Gallienus (AD 253-60) - Salonina 1 Irregular (denarii) 3 total 4
Created on: Thursday 6th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Northants', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NARC-C5C5B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy zoomorphic brooch. Possible fragment of Roman horse and rider brooch, typically of 2nd Century AD. Horses head and part of narrow body. Grooves around outline of head and a series of vertical lines demark the mane. Circular indent in centre of head suggests an eye. Indentation on the snout suggestive of a mouth. Horizontal groove running along the narrow body may have held enamel, although no enamel survives currently. The reverse is flat apart from a small catch attached on a horizontal axis to the reverse of the “shoulder” area.
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-2D8651
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT 1st - 2nd century AD terminal end of silver hair pin. Roman. Female hand holding votive bottle. Description The upper shank and ornate finial of a Roman silver hair pin. The shank is of circular cross-section. The finial is in the form of a finely-modelled extended right hand with an object that may be interpreted as a perfume flask held between thumb, forefinger and second finger. A simple ring moulding at wrist-level, possibly intended to represent a bracelet, separates the shank from the finial. The tip of the forefinger and third and fourth fingers is bro…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 23rd May 2019
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Record ID: NARC-D6F336
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Terminal end of copper-alloy snake-headed bracelet. Late Roman. Rectangular in section, 3mm thick. Close to the break (which is smooth and flat, possibly suggesting a deliberate break), the bracelet is 7mm wide. This widens out to a maximum of 12mm and then narrows again, tapering down to a point. The underside has no decoration. The upper surface has several lines, or narrow grooves, cast into it to give the impression of a snakes head. Two grooves begin from each side of the piece, starting from the widest part of the bracelet and tapering inwards, mirroring the pointed end/term…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-5489E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A damaged and distorted Roman gold filigree finger-ring. The hoop is slender, of softened rectangular cross-section. The shoulders and bezel comprise an openwork design based on an eye-shaped frame of beaded wire enclosing two concentric filigree wire circles (the outer plain, the inner beaded), with a symmetrical arrangement of four circular pellets (one missing) at the centre. One of the shoulders preserves two (of, probably, three) similar pellets, but all are missing from the other shoulder. The outer face of the bezel displays traces of heavy or prolonged wear. For the similar…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 11th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Bromswold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-705301
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nail cleaner. Roman. 7mm wide. 68mm long. 1.5mm thick. Weight: 9.02g. Square head (6.5mm wide) with a hole 2mm in diameter for it to attach to a suspension loop.
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2009
Last updated: Sunday 5th July 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NARC-733774
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An apparently complete cast copper alloy mount depicting a male figure. The head features an angular nose,circular indents representing eyes and a small circular indent below the nose representing a mouth. A raised band around the neck suggests a torc, and raised band around each arm suggest armlets. The arms are outstretched and the hands have defined fingers. In the centre of each hand is a raised pellet sitting within a circular depression. At the waist of the figure is another raised band suggestive of a belt. The legs are missing, although a v-shaped depression below the waistlin…
Created on: Monday 2nd February 2009
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Islip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-315DE3
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six large tesserae blocks. Roman. Traces of lime plaster on the base. 5 are a grey, overfired ceramic, possibly a modified floor tile. One is lighter and is made up of a more sandy red fabric. The large size of the tesserae suggest that they were used on a low quality, low status floor meant for heavy footfall. Largest - 30mm x 28mm x 20mm. Smallest - 24mm x 24mm x 15mm. Combined weight of 192.27g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NARC-3181F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Single spindle whorl. Roman. very chipped. Made up of a pinkish fabric with shell inclusions which has been overfired in places. very light. 38mm in diameter with a central hole 11mm in diameter. 20mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-69EEE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver Denarius. Septimu Severus AD 193-211. Obv: L SEPT SEV PART AVG IMP X, laureate head right. Rev:ANNONAE AVGG, Annona standing left with corn ears & cornucopia, right foot on prow of galley. RIC 107
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.