Record ID: NMS-8F61ED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Early Saxon equal arm brooch dating to the period c. AD 450 - 500. The pin and parts of each arm are missing. The arms are flat and trapezoidal in shape. On the reverse of one terminal is an integrally cast double lug which retains the corroded remains of the iron axis bar and spring. One the opposite arm is the integrally cast catchplate which terminates in an old break. The arms are joined by a short arched bow. There are traces of file marks on the reverse of the bow. The brooch is decorated by a continuous border of punched crescents running around the edge. Brun (20…
Created on: Friday 13th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-39B2D8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete double-looped buckle frame dating from the medieval or post-medieval period, c. AD1350-1650. The pin is missing. The frame is convex at the front and rear, bevelled internally and externally on both faces. Each loop is similar in size, oval in plan. The narrowed bar is triangular in cross-section and the centre of the bar is worn where the pin loop was situated. Similar buckles have been published and dated c. 1350-1650 (Whitehead 2003: 53). Whitehead, R. 2003. Buckles 1250-1800. Greenlight Publishing. Witham.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spooner Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-39A618
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD330-335 (Reece period 17). Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of Constaninople, New Rome. Mint: illegible. Obv: Helmeted head of Constantinopolis left / [CONSTANTINPOLIS] Rev: illegible / Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople, New Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Spooner Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54E6D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut penny of Henry VI dating from c. AD1432-38. Either leaf-mascal or leaf trefoil issue with double saltire stops. Minted at either London or Calais. Type: Penny: Henry VI, First reign, Rosette-Mascle (N 1449 - 1452) Obverse description: Crowned bust facing Obverse inscription: [hENRI]CVS [REX ANGLIE] Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend Reverse inscription: Illegible NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-533127
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval 17th century farthing trade token of the city of Norwich, Norfolk, dated 1667 on the token. Obv: Shield with Norwich Arms, castle over a lion passant, guardant Rev: A // NORWICH // FARTHING // 1667 Ref: Norweb 3118-3119; Williamson Norfolk 227 NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-53157B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester or Colchester derivative brooch dating from the early Roman period, that is the 1st or early 2nd century. Most of the body and the wings survive, but the catchplate, pin and spring/hinged mechanism are missing. We only have one image of the brooch and this image suggests that it was a hinged rather than a sprung mechanism. There is a raised spine which rises up just behind the wings and forwards towards the the hinge, partially enclosing the gap left for the hinge. The wings are decorated with a diagonal groove. A set of parallel semi cir…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-52CBF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dolphin (probably sprung) or Polden Hill brooch dating from the early Roman period, that is the later 1st or 2nd century. Only part of the bow and fragmented stubs of the wings survive: the foot of the brooch, catch plate, rearward facing hook, pin, spring and axis bar are all missing. The brooch is 'T' shaped in plan with semi-cylindrical wings. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is broad and tapers slightly to a damaged terminal, therefore the foot of the brooch is missing. Along the top the bow was de…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-52998B
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy harness pendant, probably of 13th or 14th century date. The harness pendant is of two-part form, comprising a frame and swivelling pendant. The suspension mount is hinged through a lug which is exant. The quatrefoil frame is open and with a raised groove flanking each curved projection. The reverse is flat and undecorated The inner pendant remains in place, but corrosion product no longer allow it to move/swivel from the apex of the frame. The inner pendant is in the form of a quatrefoil with a raised central circular projection. The reverse is flat a…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-524BBE
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An very worn and incomplete copper alloy Roman bell shaped stud, an Allason-Jones Type 2. Dating from about AD 43 - 410. The upper portion of the lock pin is a circular-sectioned head. There is a raised cone at centre of the face of this terminal with a concave top. The rest of the face of the terminal is concave. The sides taper inwards and there is a circular collar at the base. The lower portion of the stud pin is a shaft which is rectangular in section. The tip of the shaft is missing. All surfaces are extremely worn and covered with a thick green patina of corrosive products. …
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-51B356
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix dating from the medieval period, c.AD 1200 - 1400. The die of the matrix is circular with a hexagonal sectioned handle extending from the reverse. The handle tapers to a triple banded circumferential collar from which a tri-lobed terminal projects. The die itself is decorated with a unknown design - it is too worn, but may possibly be palm leaves or Mary, with baby Jesus on her knees, surrounded by one or two palm leaves - an image that often occurs on this kind of matrix. The circumferential legend (which is equally worn) reads, possibly [+]AV…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-51725E
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded cast copper-alloy dagger guard (quillon) dating from the medieval period, c. 1200-c. 1400. The central block is roughly oval in plan and rectangular in cross-section. At the centre of the block, there is a trapezoidal-shaped hole with rounded corners, almost trapezoidal in shape. Around the hole, on the upper and lower faces and also within the hole, there is iron staining. The two arms are of equal length and each arm is roughly square in cross-section, having four slightly convex faces. The arms taper in width from the central block and then expand to form "…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-513FF4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval symmetrical belt mount with integral lugs dating to the 17th century. The form is that of a 'bow tie', with oval outer lobes either side of an ovoid central boss. The surface is pitted and ferrous stained with some remnants of copper alloy. There are two integral lugs on the reverse, still bent at a right angle, as they would have sat in the leather strap/belt. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-511DE2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval D-shaped buckle probably dating from the 13th-14th century. The buckle is plain, with the pin still intact and in place. It has a D-shaped cross-section; the pin's cross-section is circular. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-29F905
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount dating from the post-medieval period, c. 16th-early 17th century. The mount is circular with a flat reverse and three triangular lugs on the back to fasten it to cloth/leather. The obverse is domed with six circular shapes which were all framed by twisted wired, a decoration very often seen on Tudor beads or pin heads, such as DEV-FA8131, BUC-ACFB93, DOR-AC2945, The circles may have held some additional decoration, such a smaller domes (as in BERK-832BA6) or additional wire decoration, eg. LANCUM-C10661. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by…
Created on: Friday 9th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 9th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-29C74E
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and damaged copper alloy catch-piece from a book clasp, of Howsam type A.6.2, of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from circa AD 1450 - circa AD 1700. The clasp is broadly rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. At one end is an extended vertical, cylindrical loop to hold the hasp bar which is still in place. To the left of this is a vertical rectangle consisting of diagonal incised lines, with a rope decoration inside. The object tapers in slightly, and there is a circular perforation, which holds the long attachment tack. The other end flares…
Created on: Friday 9th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-83B914
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy button dating from the post-medieval period, c. 16th century. Small cast discoid one piece plano-convex button with an integrally cast and drilled shank and a plain front. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-83A75C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but bent and damaged copper alloy 'beehive' thimble dating from the medieval/post-medieval period, c. AD1400-1550. This thimble is oval in plan and the walls taper inwards from the base towards the crown. The outer face has, in the upper part, a line of sub-circular indentations/drilled pits which spiral clockwise from the middle of the thimble to the apex. The apex is bare. The lower half of the thimble is decorated with drilled dotted vertical lines. The base is decorated with two circumferential grooves. The inner face of the object is smooth and undecorated. The …
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-836F47
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting dating from the medieval period, c. 1200-1500. It is incomplete and damaged. It was made from two or three undecorated sheets of metal held together by at least one rivet (it was probably a split composite strap end). The rivet survives, damaged, in the upper half of the strap end/strap fitting. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-833A16
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked tag dating from the post medieval period, c. 16th century. The object is almost complete with only some of the rectangular attchment look missing. It was decorated with quatrefoil openwork and two moulded knops. Read Class E Type 3. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-83029A
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy D-sectioned hollow-backed hooked fastener with a diagonal grid decoration, dating from c. 1500-1550. It is complete except for some of the backing plate which has broken off. The fastener was probably inlaid with niello. Cf. Ward Perkins 1940, pl. LXXVI no.9. Read 2008 early post-medieval single sharp-hooked Class C Type 3. Early 16th century. NB: This is a rally find that was not seen by the FLO in person. Images and findspot information were kindly provided by the rally organiser.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.