Record ID: WMID-694A6C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The round pendant has a border formed by two strands of pleated wires set alongside each other, giving the impression of a gold filigree plait. Four additional plaits form arches from the border inwards and touch a fifth plait, which is framing a central setting. This is now empty but would originally have held a paste, shell or semi-precious gem. A grooved strip is attached to the top and back of the pendant, forming a suspension loop. The back is plain. Diameter (excluding loop): 37mm; weight: 5.2g. Surface analysis indicated a gold content of approximately 70%. D…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-2B4248
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Anglo-Saxon, biconical bead made from wire mesh. This appears to be attached to two gold loops, which frame the aperture through which, for instance, the thread of a necklace may have been fed. It is difficult to discern the exact construction of the object, as the wire is stuck to soil, which appears to fill the bead. Microscopic investigation showed, however, that the bead may have been composed of two layers: an inner, sheet gold layer and the outer wire mesh applied over it. The inner, sheet gold layer is only visible in one place and it is therefore impossible to say whethe…
Created on: Tuesday 30th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-138695
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Third fragment of an Anglo-Saxon silver brooch from the Heckington area. The previous two fragments were reported as 2004T162, recorded on the PAS database at LIN-9B7487, and included in Weetch's (2013) catalogue as no. 591. Description: Fragment of a silver disc brooch. About one fifth of the original object is preserved, with remains of one boss on the front, surrounded by probable iron corrosion products, perhaps the remains of the filling of the boss. The rivet stump from the boss is visible on the back. The mount was engraved with Trewhiddle-style floral ornament, which reta…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 24th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heckington area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3B5652
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2009 T221 (addenda to 2008 T553, SWYOR-F86A02) Finger ring: Large gold finger ring with round bezel and filigree and granulated decoration. Spindle whorl:A flat lead object with a central perforation and a small dent on one side, most probably a spindle whorl, was found about 4-5 inches away from the ring. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the finger ring indicated a gold content of 89-91%, a silver content of 5-7%, the rest being copper. The same type of analyses for the spindle whorl indicated that it is made from lead with a trace…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-94DB56
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of a possible Anglo-Saxon brooch or alternatively some other item of Anglo-Saxon jewellery. The fragment is roughly oval in shape, with two complete opposing curvilinear edges; the other edges are incomplete due to old worn breaks. The fragment appears to be made from silver and has an attached gold and cloisonné garnet decorative element. This is hexagonal in oval shape and the cloisonné within it is divided into two cells. On the back face it can be seen that the hexagonal gold element has been attached, at least in part, via two silver rivets. There is als…
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-83BA92
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Date: Late 6th-early 7th century Finder: Museum of London Archaeology Service Date of discovery: 13th November 2007 Circumstances of discovery: during controlled excavation in advance of redevelopment Description: Part of a bent tubular or hemispherical object of silver, copper alloy or of tinned/silver plated copper alloy; this needs to be tested in order to determine whether it qualifies as Treasure or not. At the wider end is a flat fragment with one perforation and part of another. Also present (though not shown on the X-ray plate), is another fragment of flat p…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-81BD21
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete disc brooch with straight-sided rim, made of silver, copper alloy and other as yet unknown materials; the complete pin and catch plate survive intact on the back. While the X-rays are unclear due to corrosion and the presence of the pin, the design figures a central boss set with white calcitic material (possibly shell or cuttlefish) within a series of broader and narrower bands. The first ring is broad and appears to have six small, equally spaced settings, possibly rectangular. Outside this is a narrower ring, but no obvious settings. The hinge mechanism is u…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of Westminster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-B519C7
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Object Date: 9th century Description: Hooked tag Small, silver hooked tag with triangular head-plate. Two attachment holes and punched decoration in form of ring-and-dots and a line of simple dots along the middle axis of the object. The hook on the back is intact, if slightly bent. Discussion: Hooked tags are all-purpose fasteners, used to secure small bags or purses and also clothing. They occur in various forms from the late 8th century onwards, but those with triangular head plate seem to become popular only from the 9th century. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analy…
Created on: Friday 18th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8B2EA5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Object Date: Early medieval Description: Mount Axe-shaped mount with remains of ?enamel decoration. A cross-shaped motif in the centre has split ends on the left and right, which develop into four curling spirals. The design is executed in relief and the background is filled with remains of ?enamel, which now appear white. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the metal fitting identified the metal as high-tin bronze, with no detectable precious metal. Dimensions: W 16mm max., L. 15mm max. Th. 1mm; Weight 1.9g Note: This find does not qualify as Treasure under …
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-686D91
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2009 T687 "Description: Finger-ring A late Saxon (9th century), niello-inlaid finger-ring. Square bezel inlaid with an equal-armed cross, with some of the niello now missing. The hoop is bent and one piece has broken off and is separate. The square bezel carries a niello-inlaid cross motif. Either side of the bezel, a long-eared, Trewhiddle Style animal head in moulded relief is shown. Next to these are smaller, square bezels, which were also once niello-inlaid. The remainder of the hoop is partly embellished with small oval punch marks. Note: According to the…
Created on: Friday 20th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 4th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Torksey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2DD795
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case 2009 T647: British Museum Report: Object Date: 7th century Description: Cloisonné mount Rectangular cloisonné mount consisting of a warped, box-shaped, sturdy frame into which geometric cells, now mostly damaged, are set. Most of the garnets have fallen out, but there are two left. One is broken and barely wedged into its cell, the other one has sunk in its cell, but its backing foil is in place and clearly visible. The back is plain but bears the impression of the cell walls on the front. There are four rivet holes in the corners of the mount. Discussion: The…
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 4th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Losh Pot Lane', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2D4FA7
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2009 T646 "Description: Pendant Openwork, gold pendant dating from the late 6th - 7th century, in form of a triple-stranded frame into which a set of seven radial spokes (with another one missing) holding another triple-stranded frame around a central gold globule ,has been inserted. Discussion: Pendants related to this were found at Harford Farm, Norfolk, gr. 28 (Penn 2000, fig. 93, pl. XVIII) and at Gilton gr. 27 (Geake 1997, Fig. 4.4), Chartham Downs, Faversham, and Ramsgate (TAR 2007, no. 172) all Kent. Cross-in-circle pendants are also known from Scandinavi…
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DCDB53
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A squashed and torn gold fragment, presumably formerly a biconical necklace bead. The scale-like appearance of the surface was produced by nicking the surface with a fine, sharp tool and lifting it up minutely. The back of the fragment is plain and there is damage in form of a small hole near the narrower, lipped end. Examples of such beads are now more numerous due to recent metal-detector finds, for instance from Rowington, Warks. (TAR 2001/74; PAS-2B1E44) or from Ogbourne St Andrew , Wilts. (TAR 2005-6/275); also see SF-40CB01 and KENT-7009B3. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-494555
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Early medieval Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet pendant, complete. Gold pendant with ribbed attachment loop, with a large, sub-oval cabochon garnet with abraded surface, set inside a plain, squeezed frame which is broken in one place. The back is plain. Length 20.0mm, width 15.1mm, thickness across centre 4.1mm, width of loop 4.3mm, internal diameter of loop 1.8mm, weight 2.49g. Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the pendant indicated a gold content of 62-67%, a silver content of 31-33% and at least 2% copper. The red gem was identified by Raman spect…
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawton Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3BC897
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2009 T448. British Museum report: "Description: Fragment of a finger-ring Silver fragment of a finger-ring missing most of its hoop, with enlarged, oval bezel. Inside its pointed decorative field two bunches of grapes are depicted in shallow relief. Some of the reserved areas contain minute remains of niello. Moulded, transverse ribs adjoin the bezel and the back of the ring is plain. About half of the loop is missing. Discussion: The fragment fits a 9th-century date. Given the popularity of bunches of grapes on sculpture of the early 9th century (Webster and Backho…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lincolnshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAMHER-9583E3
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CURATOR'S REPORT Anglo-Saxon silver, parcel gilt, pyramidal mount, presumably from a sword scabbard. Description of find Each side of the pyramid is decorated with two chip-carved standing triangles, with a small, hanging one, in between them. The ridges separating them are decorated with incised lines and the triangles themselves are gilt. A rectangular, deep cell in the apex of the pyramid still contains traces of a white matter, but is otherwise empty; originally, it would have contained a setting, perhaps a garnet. The pyramid is hollow and has a transverse bar for attach…
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cambridgeshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-715F42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2009 T223 Description: Gold finger ring set with a large blue gemstone and red glass cloisonné. The central cabochon gem is surrounded by four triangular cells. Where these meet, small round cells have been set. Three of these round cells still contain minute granular inlays, although it is impossible to determine whether they are glass pastes, glass or gem stones. A short, straight cell wall emanates from each roundel and meets the corners of the outer, square frame of the bezel, thus bisecting the space between the triangles. Glass slips are still present in on…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near York', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-219C93
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Object Date: Late 5th century to early 6th centuries AD Description: ?Mount, perhaps a buckle tongue Cast, silver-gilt, and elongated, three-dimensional ?mount. The sculpted Style I design comprises numerous anthropomorphic, animal, bird and monster masks and heads and the left and right side of the mount are symmetrical. Details of the hair of some of the human heads are nielloed. The underside is profiled, with a large longitudinal groove that is bisected by a central dowel. A carefully shaped hole is visible underneath as well. The gilding is worn in many places and one side of …
Created on: Tuesday 31st March 2009
Last updated: Monday 25th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-5798B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small gold buckle consisting of an oval loop with a tongue with curved tip and a hinged, high-rectangular plate. Three rivets in form of small cabochon garnets set inside a triple frame made from a plain gold and two beaded wire collars are arranged across the plate. The middle garnet is cracked. The tongue rest shows signs of wear and the back of the plate is plain except for the three rivet stumps. The size of the buckle suggests that it may have come from a pouch or knife strap, although in the seventh century very narrow waist belts were popular as well. The buckle is of Marzi…
Created on: Friday 13th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanstead Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-460DE6
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Curator's Report An Anglo-Saxon silver, parcel gilt, pyramidal mount, presumably from a sword scabbard. Dates from the late 6th to 7th century AD. Description of find Each side of the pyramid is decorated with two chip-carved standing triangles, with a small, hanging one, in between them. The ridges separating them are decorated with incised lines and the triangles themselves are gilt. A rectangular, deep cell in the apex of the pyramid still contains some soil but is otherwise empty; originally, it would have contained a setting, perhaps a garnet. The pyramid is hollow and the…
Created on: Saturday 31st January 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Hertfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.