Record ID: BERK-199035
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy finger ring with expanded flat bezel. The ring is decorated with two circular settings; one of these settings is now empty, the other is filled with red enamel. Dimensions: width 9.1mm; weight 2.24g.
Created on: Thursday 31st July 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lockinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2F7360
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged arm of a cast copper alloy purse bar or purse frame dating from the early post-medieval period, circa AD 1550-1650. The remains of the purse bar include the damaged rotating circular loop and one damaged/incomplete downward pointing arm which would have formed the upper part of the flat frame. The suspension loop/mount (seperate) and other wing are missing. The front face of the surviving arm displays cast floral decoration. The reverse face is undecorated. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original decoration. …
Created on: Thursday 21st June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Poppleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-B1B3B1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount, probably a harness decoration. A lozengiform openwork mount with a loop at one end.The front of the mount is decorated with pairs of curlicues with trefoils between them at the edge. At each point of the lozenge is a fleur de lis (with the circular loop attached to one). There are four trefoil apertures around a central raised lozenge shaped boss. The loop is probably for the suspension of another part of the mount (now missing).The outline is scalloped. At the back are four tapering attachment spikes, one at each point of the lozenge. All are bent inwards. Behind…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Record ID: BERK-1ED0A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378). Reverse: Victory left with wreath Dimensions: diameter 15.5mm; weight 0.97g
Created on: Sunday 12th October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lockinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-1F4F23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin: radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268). Dimensions: diameter 17.4mm; weight 1.61g
Created on: Sunday 12th October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9524C6
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle - late Bronze Age copper alloy blade fragment from a sword (circa 1275-800 BC). The blade has a diamond-shaped cross-section and parallel-edges. The midrib is separated from the edge bevels by a slight hollowing. Both short edges of the fragment are breaks and the breaks have the same mid green patina as the rest of the surface suggesting the damage occurred in antiquity. Similar blade fragments were recorded in the Petters late Bronze Age metalwork assemblage (Needham 1990:50-51). Dimensions: length: 27.66mm; width: 14.41mm; weight: 5.63g. Reference: Needham, S. 1990. The Pet…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-38DFA7
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The tip from a Bronze Age cast copper alloy narrow blade, probably from a knife or dagger of the period. The fragment is from the end of the blade although the very point is missing. It is further damaged by erosion and corrosion along both edges. The blade would date to circa 2150-800 BC. Dimensions: length 34.62mm; width 13.19mm; thickness 3.86mm; weight 5.37g
Created on: Friday 19th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-112DF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval tinned or silvered copper alloy annular brooch. The brooch is sub-square in section each face being decorated with rows of bead-shaped indentations. The frame is twisted longitudinally to form an annular loop. The frame is constricted to take a pin which is now missing. There are many similar examples on the PAS database cf LIN-AA0205, YORYM-ED9D55. Date circa 1200-1400 AD. Dimensions: diameter 19.31mm; weight 0.91g
Created on: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9565A5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age copper alloy socketed spearhead with side loops (circa 1500-1150BC). The blade is a pointed oval in plan with clearly defined angled edge bevels. The midrib is angled and extends from the socket to the tip creating a lozengiform cross-section to the blade. Approximately halfway down the socket are the side loops. The side loops are lozengiform in plan and almost flat in cross-section. Small sections of the edge of the socket are broken and missing. Dark green patina. The spearhead is similar to one found in County Limerick, Ireland however on this example the blade …
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-2F5FA8
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper alloy Bronze Age axeblade (possibly socketed) Dimensions: length 26.20mm; width 3.94mm; weight 3.1g
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-0C4CC4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade token dated 1667. The coin has H* over IE on the obverse. The reverse is illegible, possibly a face or a shield Dimensions: diameter 15.6mm; weight 0.79g Trade tokens typically found in this region are limited in number with this reverse of H over I E arranged in triad and the only example ending in ON on the revers is the token of John Hunsdon dating to AD 1667 on the token. Williamson Berkshire 151 (1889, 39)
Created on: Wednesday 30th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-7D3BD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Harlow brooch (c. -100 -360). The spring, part of the bow and pin are missing. The outer wings are decorated with grooves. A raised rib runs down the centre of the bow Dimensions: width 21.0mm; weight 2.36g
Created on: Friday 29th August 2008
Last updated: Saturday 23rd July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lockinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-55D883
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The upper part of a Roman cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Harlow  brooch (c. AD 60-65) comprising the side wings and intact spring mechanism. The wings are plain. A fragment of the bow survives with a decoration of double mouldings along the spine. Dimensions: width 29.0mm; weight 11.75g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2008
Last updated: Saturday 23rd July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lockinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-1FA292
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mishapen lump of copper metalworking waste. It cannot be dated with certainty but is possibly Bronze Age. Dimensions: weight 77.5g
Created on: Sunday 12th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-C20087
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Bronze Age axe fragment, probably dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 1500-1150 BC. The fragment is part of the blade of a socketed axe bearing clear hammer marks on one side. There are grinding striations. The base of the socket is 17.5mm from a worn edge. Asymmetrical casting with casting seam.
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-1B34C0
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A butt fragment from a middle to early late Bronze Age flanged axehead. The fragment includes part of the septum and the flanges and tapers outwards from the narrow butt-end towards the broken edge. It is a light green colour with a corrosion pitted surface. Dimensions: length 59.95mm width 24.70mm; weight 61g The find was first identified as a palstave however the height of the flanges and their length combined with the lack of a stopridge make this unlikely. On the available evidence this is closer in form to a long flanged axehead see for example LVPL-558FA2 on the database. T…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-02E424
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mid Bronze Age side-looped spear (1500-1150BC). The spear has a short leaf-shaped blade and a long (longer that the blade) tapering socket that extends the length of the spear. Located midway down the socket are two opposed side loops. The copper alloy has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Diameter at socket 14.75mm; maximum width of blade 14.37mm; length 97.57mm; weight 31.11g
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-BACC83
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy incomplete nail cleaner with high shouders (circa 43-250AD). This example has a large circular loop set in the same plane as the shaft. The body of the shaft is triangular with the bottom point forming the bifurcated terminal with a central groove. The only decoration is a transverse groove at the junction between the loop and the shaft. The copper alloy does not appear to have a patina. Dimensions: length: 42.53mm; width: 8.64mm; weight: 1.28g.
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Letcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-3435B1
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shapeless lump of copper, possibly Bronze Age metal working debris. Dimensions: weight 760g
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-A29878
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable gilded sheet copper alloy harness fitting of medieval date. The flat circular fitting measures 25.6mm by 20.7mm by 1.2mm and weighs 1.5g. On one side is a rounded projection with a slightly off-centre pierced hole, 3.6mm in diameter. The edge opposite the loop is ragged, possibly reflecting an old break and there may have been another loop or perhaps a hook in this position. The front of the pendant is decorated with incised hatched lines and small punched annulets which alternate in the resulting lozenges. There is a trace of gilding on the front. The fitting may have func…
Created on: Thursday 19th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Curry Rivel', grid reference and parish protected.