Record ID: LVPL-A49697
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy small axe of Early Bronze Age date. It is of narrow butted form with slight low flanges to either side. The relatively straight sided body broadens to the blade, which is 3.41mm thick. There an indication of the beginings of a stop ridge. The surfaces are all severely affected by invasive corrosion with marked pitting. The butt is slightly chipped. A medium brown patina is visible on many of the surfaces invaded by the dark green corrosive products that are visible on all surfaces. It is 81.52mm in length, 32.50mm wide and 9.36mm thick. It weighs 10.42g. This 'l…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Norwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-954F86
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap end of possible visigothic type. It is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. One end of the object is rounded while the other is straight. The upper surface of the object is decorated with small inlays which would probably have contained enamel. There are four loops for attachment. Two of the attachment loops project downwards from the straight end of the object, while a third projects outwards from the back of the object, just above. The fourth loop projects up and out from the rounded end of the object. What looks to be the letters VD are inscri…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walpole', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2174A2
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy centre-looped cosmetic pestle dating to the Iron Age. The object consists of a plain concentric rod with tapered ends. The rod is circular in cross-section. There is a small circular suspension loop which joins to the centre of the concave edge of the crescentic rod, by a short stem. A small moulded collar separates the stem and the loop. It has a smooth mid-green patina and shows some sign of wear on the tapered ends. These objects can be dated from the 1st century BC to the early 2nd century AD. A similar example can be found on p.118, fig 8 Britannia Vol XVI, 1985.
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-43ADD1
Object type: BRACTEATE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
The pendant is made of a disc of gold sheet that is scratched and heavily bent in several places. Underneath the now missing loop a triangle is formed by beaded gold wire that is framed by spirals made of thinner beaded wires. Inside the triangle are undecorated gold strips that may have framed a now lost decorative stone. The loop has been cut off. The centre is decorated with the design of an anthropomorphic head with bust in contour lines. In the tradition of the imperial bust on late Roman coins and medallions that served as model the head is shown in profile, the hairstyle is dec…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2009
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7CAC85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III, (1694-1702). Obv: GVLIELMVS III [DEI GR]A; draped bust right. Rev: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields, early harp. C below bust; Chester mint. 1696
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7CDDB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Richard I or John, (1189-1216). Obv: HENRICVS REX; bust forward with sceptre. Rev: FVLKE ON LVND; voided short cross with four pellets in each quarter. Class 4-5b
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7CF630
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped oval buckle dating to the Medieval period. The buckle consists of two oval loops and a dividing bar. The bar is corroded in the centre perhaps where the pin rested. The frame is flat and rectangular in cross-section. File marks can be seen on one surface of the buckle. It has been slightly bent. The pin is missing and it has a mid-green patina. The buckle can be dated from 1350-1650. Similar examples can be found on p53, Whitehead, (2003).
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D0D01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy buckle dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period. It is a double-looped rectangular buckle. Each end of the frame is circular in cross-section while the sides of the frame are rectangular. On the centre of the frame at each side is three-ridged decorative moulding. The object has a thick bar which is circular in cross-section. The pin is missing. It has a mid-green patina.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D2134
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight possibly dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period. It is a sub-circular pyramid in shape. There is a central circular perforation running through the length of the weight. The object has been quite crudely made. It has a dark white patina.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D33A8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and conical in shape. It is decorated with four raised borders and a raised central circular boss. The remains of an iron attachment loop can be seen on the reverse. It has a mid green patina and is in good condition. The object can be dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D47E2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast pewter button dating from the 14th to 15th century. It is circular in plan and sub-circular in cross-section. The button is decorated with a spoked wheel design with a raised central circular pellet in the centre. The remains of the attachment loop can be seen on the reverse. It has a mid-grey patina. Similar buttons can be found on p17, Bailey, (2004).
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D5A62
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). It is domed with a central circular section and a rectangular terminal at each end. There is a perforation in each end with a rivet in each which would have been used to attach the mount to a belt. The central lobe has been decorated with three grooves. Unusually there is a hole drilled from the front in the centre of this middle section. This form of belt mount was very popular in the medieval period and was in use from at least 1150-1450 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Pritchards book on Medieval…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D72A5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The hollow convex pointed oval mount is undecorated. The rivet on the reverse is integral and has a square section. Similar examples which can be seen on the database are NLM-1A0B01 and NLM-1B6241.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cley Next The Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7DA063
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period. It has a circular base and a short handle. The handle is circular in cross-section and is surmounted by two collars and an angular suspension loop. The seal depicts a shield shaped coat of arms around which is the legend S’WERNERI DE LVLLEN. The remains of gilding can be seen on the handle. 1200-1400AD
Created on: Thursday 3rd 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-7DBA71
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze button dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). It is circular in plan with a sub-oval attachment loop on the reverse. The button is decorated with a central pimple and wavy lines which radiate out from the centre. The reverse is flat and has an integral attachment loop. It has a mid brown/green patina. A similar example is fig. 7.8, p23 Bailey, (2004).
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7DD1E6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500AD). The object is D-shaped in plan and the frame is circular in cross-section. The frame is moulded with four rounded knops and three transverse ridges. The buckle bar is narrow. The pin is missing. It has a light green patina and is in good condition. A similar example is fig 9, p9 Whitehead, (2003). 1250-1400AD
Created on: Thursday 3rd 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-7DF268
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). It is quatrefoil in plan with a central floral decoration and gilding. The flower consists of six gilded petals. The centre of the flower consists of red enamel. The remains of green enamel can be seen between the flower and the outer border. The raised border and attachment lug are gilded also. There is an integral circular lug at the top of the pendant which would have been used to attach the object to the harness.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E1142
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy cup weight dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). It is circular in plan. The raised outer rim is decorated with a series of 22 punched dots. The inner base of the object has been scored several times in an irregular pattern. A hole has also been punched through the base. It is possibly that this was done to render the weight useless. The remains of guiding can be seen on the object. Cup weights were used to weigh gold and silver as scrap metal or coins, and other precious material. Similar examples can be found on p125 and p130, Saunders, (2001). It can be f…
Created on: Thursday 3rd 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-7E3694
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut voided long-cross half penny of Richard I, (1189-1199), or John, (1199-1216). Obv: HEN[RICVS REX] III; unclear crowned bust forward. Rev: HEN/ROI/[NLV/NDE]; voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Class IIIa, Vb or Vc.
Created on: Thursday 3rd 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-7E6455
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy petalled mount dating to the Medieval period. It is a quatrefoil petalled mount which is flat on both sides. The object would have been stamped into shape. There is a small rivet hole through one of the petals. A similar example is fig. 14419, p2906 Ottaway and Rogers, (2002). It can be dated to the 13th century and has a mid green patina.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham', grid reference and parish protected.