Record ID: LVPL-AEFE85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Number: 2017 T1013 Medieval silver coin brooch. It is a silver coin that has been converted into a brooch by the addition of attachments to one side (current weight: 4.08g, diameter: 29mm). The coin is a silver gros tournois of Philip IV, King of France (1285-1307), a relatively large silver coin for the period. The utilisation of French gros tournois as brooches in this manner is familiar in England at this time, and there have been many finds of similar nature. It is definitely an English phenomenon, as such converted coins are not found in France. The coins …
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B6157E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II, (1307-1327). Class 10cf4 dating to AD 1309 minted at Durham under Bishop Bek, Reverse: [C]IVI/[TAS]/DVR/[EME], long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. North no. 1042/3.
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 4th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mundham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BF24DE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval D-shaped strap fitting loop with seperate rivet, a fragment of which remains and protrudes from the bottom edge of the rectangular section. There is a moulded collared knop on the outside edge of the loop. For similar artefacts, see Read, 2001: 31, figs 223 and 224. Dimensions: Weight 1.6g, Length 13mm, Width 22mm References: Read, Brian. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity: A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom. Volume One. 2001, Portcullis Publishing
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BEC491
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle plate in cast sheet metal with five rivet holes. Much of the backplate is missing though the loops through which the buckle pin would have passed are still intact. It is roughly sqaure in shape, and was likely to be a component of a Medieval buckle. (See Whitehead, 2003: 30 - No. 172) for a similar artefact. Dimensions: Weight 7.15g, Length 26mm, Width 31mm
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BE7298
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy double loop buckle of the 'locking' type, with an incomplete spindle arm c.1350 - 1450 (see Whitehead, 2003: 89) The buckle is rectangular in shape, with the pin catch plate loop showing decorative moulding when viewed from the side with a slight lip on the lower edge. The middle section is raised to accommodate the separate spindle bar and pin, and thins out to the end of the smaller rectangular strap loop. These buckles were likely used to secure sword or dagger belts or other items attached to the person. Dimensions: Weight 9.75g, Length (inc. spindle a…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-030087
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of Late Medieval date. The matrix is circular with a hexagonally faceted stem with a trefoil terminal. The face is engraved with a crowned letter 'R' flanked by a pair of feathers. The terminal handle has been bent slightly to one side and is corroded. The object has a smooth dark brown patina with patches of light green corrosion in places. Commenting on a similar find recorded on the PAS database, LIN-54AAAD, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/746505: John Cherry (pers. comm.) has identified this as a seal for marking the payment of a …
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-02DC56
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy finger ring, dating to AD1200-1500. The object has a circular hoop which is D-shaped in section. The hoop is decorated with a central band incised with groups of 2-4 transverse grooves. Either side of the band the edges of the outer face of the hoop are decorated with a series of transverse grooves. The internal face of the object is undecorated however file marks are visible. The finger ring has a smooth dark brown patina and is corroded along one edge which has been damaged. Similar examples are on the PAS database, cf.LVPL-54E0F8 and date to the later Med…
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C5717B
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case: 2015 T594. An incomplete silver pendant cross. The pendant is cruciform with a flat roundel at its centre from which three circular sectioned arms terminating in globular knops project. The fourth arm from the top of the pendant is missing and would have had a suspension loop at the top. One arm has been bent backwards slightly. The central roundel is decorated on each face with silver inlay. On one face it is in the form of an anchor with a transverse bar through the centre. On the opposite face is a Lombardic letter 'A' with a pointed oval 'pellet' between the f…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-367A53
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy annular buckle / brooch of 13th to 14th century date. The buckle is of annular type and is complete. The annular frame is circular in plan and of faceted, oval section. There is no discernible decoration on either face of the frame. There is no constriction for the pin on the frame but there is a notch. The pin is present (with a length of 15.93mm) and of consistent D-shaped section with its loop simply wrapped around the frame. The surface has a dark-brown patina. Egan & Pritchard (1991, p 64-5) noted the difficulty of distinguishing plain annular brooches f…
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-362B60
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount dating to the Medieval period, (AD1066-1500). The object is lozenge shaped in plan and flat. There is no visible decoration. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object is worn with a blackish patina and is corroded in places. There are no attachments remaining on the rear of the object. Similar lozenge shaped mounts can be found in can be found in Read, (2001), p17.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-360BAD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped rectangular buckle of Medieval date. The object has a drilled frame containing a separate spindle. The front of the object is notched where the pin rests. The sides are flanged. The object has a cast copper alloy pin, spindle and the integral locking arm is missing. A similar example can be found in Whitehead, (2003), p89, no. 554. It can be dated to c. AD1350-1450.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3573D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap loop of Medieval date. The object is trapezoidal in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The frame has two integral spikes on the internal edge of the frame. The outer edge of the frame is undecorated. File marks are visible on each face and it has a mid-green patina. Similar examples can be found in Egan & Pritchard, (1991), 'Dress Accessories', p. 234. The function of such items was probably to secure loose straps.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3553FA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap loop of Medieval date. The object is trapezoidal in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The frame has two integral spikes on the internal edge of the frame. The outer edge of the wider end of the frame has a projecting sub-rectangular knop. Flanked on either side with a collar. Either end of the outer frame is decorated with two raised oval knops. File marks are visible on each face and it has a dark-green patina. The object is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Egan & Pritchard, (1991), 'Dress Accessories', p. 234. The function of …
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next the Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9AAD35
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap end dating to the Medieval period, (AD 1066-1500). The object is rectangular in plan and cross-section. The strap end consists of a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded widthways and secured at the open end with a single rivet. Within the strap end traces of leather remain. The object has a dark green patina and can be dated from c.1150-1450. Similar examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard, (1991), p125-131.
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-88B488
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy forked spacer from a composite strap end dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular with a forked projection at the top. One of the forked prongs is incomplete. The terminal end is decorated with a projecting collared acorn knop. The object has a mid brown patina and is in fair condition. A similar example can be found in Egan and Pritchard, (1991), p141, no.651 and 652. The object can be dated from c. AD 1350-1400.
Created on: Thursday 6th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-53FB81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy annular brooch dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The upper surface of the object is decorated with a series of grooves resulting in twelve segments. There is a constriction for the pin which remains attached. The object has a dark green patina and has been tinned. The pin has a mid-green patina and is slightly curved. The object is in very good condition.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B2E0A4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy buckle dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular in plan. The frame is undecorated and oval in cross-section. The pin is rectangular in cross-section and has a lateral ridge. The pin tapers to a point. The object has a rough orange-brown patina, it is pitted in places and traces of gilding can be seen. A small amount of green corrosion can be seen on the reverse and it is not magnetic. Similar examples can be found on p17, Whitehead, (2003). It can be dated to c.1250-1450.
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B29C26
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped buckle dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The buckle has two D-shaped oval loops. The frame is undecorated and is D-shaped in cross-section. File marks can be seen on the reverse of the object. The pin is missing. The object has a dark green patina. The buckle can be dated from c.1350-1650. Similar examples can be found on p.53, Whitehead, (2003).
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broadland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-630B64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat probably of Edward III, (1327-1377). Obv: EDWARDVS REX …ANG; Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches. Rev: [POSVI DEVM] ADIVTORVM MEVM; CIVITAS LONDON; long cross pattée dividing the legends; three pellets in each quarter.
Created on: Monday 14th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1357A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut half penny of Henry III, (1216-1272). Obv: [HE]NRIC[VS REX]; crowned bust forward. Rev: unclear legend; short cross. Class 7b-c. 1222-1242.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.