Record ID: ESS-9C9DD2
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Curator's Report for 2014 T937, Post Medieval silver finger dress hook Date: 1500-1600 AD Description: An incomplete hooked tag dating to the Post Medieval period. The body of the hooked tag consists of a rectangular plate with seven knops projecting from it; one knop in each of the four corners and one knop at the midway point on both of the long sides and top edge. The lower edge bears an ovoid projection from which extends a trefoil knop. The front is decorated with a raised rectangular panel with a recessed sexfoil pattern in the centre. The border between the outer edges…
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-594694
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy zoomorphic brooch , dating to the Roman period (100-200 AD). The brooch takes the form of a swimming duck, with an elongated hoizontal body and long neck rising at a right angle from the body. The head is lost to an old break at the top of the neck and the lug and catchplate only remain as worn fragments. Corrosion close to the lug at the 'tail' end of the brooch, suggests that the pin was originally made of iron. The neck has a central ridge running along the back, from which diagonally incised lines radiate, possibly suggesting feathers. Two incised lines…
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-591D80
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy, probable Langton Down brooch dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman periods (AD 25-60). The fragment survives as the wings and part of the bow; the pin, foot and catchplate are all missing. At the top of the brooch, there are semi-circular wings which form the head and are undecorated. The bow extends from the head at c. 90 degrees and the front bears six incised lateral, parallel lines forming ridges between. Hattatt (1989) illustrates a similar example, p306 no 769, which he dates between AD 25-60.
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-58388B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three Roman copper alloy probable nummii of uncertain emperor, reverse type and mint. All three coins are heavily worn.
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-580823
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Medieval cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272 AD), minted by the moneyer Willem at uncertain mint, class III, 1248-50 AD. North (1980, pg.182), nos. 986-988.
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-57D903
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Post Medieval halfpenny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), minted at London, crescent initial mark, third issue, 1587-90 AD. North (1991, pg.137), no. 2018.
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-57AE21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Post Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603 AD), minted at London, portcullis initial mark, second issue, dated 1566 on coin. North (1991, pg.134), no. 1997.
Created on: Monday 8th December 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fingringhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DDB4A7
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a dress-pin of bodkin type. The fragment comprises of the head and top of the upper shaft, whilst the lower shaft and pointed tip is lost due to old breaks. The head bears a rounded terminal, forming an ear-scoop, from which extends a pointed oval section with open centre or 'eye'. Below the eye is a lateral rectangular tab formed of two raised ridges. Below this is a rounded body section bearing an incised flower design. A second double ridge rectangular panel is located below the flower followed by another openwork section, this time more circular. The patterning is the …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navestock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: ESS-6180FF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete,copper alloy buckle dating to the Post Medieval period (1550-1650 AD). The buckle is double looped with an ovoid loop either side of the central strap bar. One loop ssurvives complete whilst the other is lost, with only a small part of the loop surviving and broken close to the strap bar. The centre of the loop expands to a rounded point and there are lobed knops on each end of the strap bar. The pin survives in situ, also copper alloy. The pin is rectangular in section. One end is curved around the strap bar whilst the other tapers in thickness and width to a point. …
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: ESS-5F867B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead standing weight, dating to the Medieval period (1200-1500 AD). The weight is conical in shape with circular, flat base and tapering sides to a rounded upper end. At the upper end projects an iron loop, circular in cross section. The gap between lead body and iron loop appears to be filled with corrosion products. The weight measures 41.9mm in height, 27.8mm in diameter at the base, 135.4g in weight. This weight belongs to a class of lead weight termed 'standing weights' that according to Biggs appear in the 12th or 13th centuries (Biggs, 1992: 40-41). This form o…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-5D3007
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Mesolithic flint blade, dating to between 8000 B.C and 4000 B.C. The flint is an opaque, mottled mid grey. It has a triangular section with a prominent ridge running laterally and centrally on the dorsal face. There is evidence of platform preparation on the ventral face with small, scalar removals across the distal end and one large removal across the bulb of percussion. There is evidence of small, parallel retouch along both edges of the blade. Less than 5% of the cortex remains on the blade, located on the dorsal face at the proximal end (tip of the blade). Dimensions: length:…
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st December 2014
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Record ID: ESS-5CBAC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy sestertius Faustina II, dating to the period 147-75 AD (Reece period 8). DIANA LVCIFERA reverse type depicting Diana standing holding a long torch in both hands. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: ESS-5C54E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans (333-350 AD), dating to the period 330-5 AD (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards, uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st December 2014
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Record ID: ESS-5B8DD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval gold angel of Henry VIII (1509-47 AD), portcullis initial mark, first coinage, 1509-26 AD. North (1991, pg. 109), no. 1760.
Created on: Wednesday 26th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Copford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6A2699
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting dating to the Medieval period. The frame is broadly rectangular with a rounded upper edge. Two projections extend inwards from the sides. It measures 24.4mm in length, 17.1mm in width and 2.0mm in thickness.
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th December 2014
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Record ID: ESS-6A13C3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
?A damaged copper-alloy Nuremberg Rose/Orb jetton of Hans Krauwinckel I or II, dating to the period 1562-1635.
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-69F956
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object which is probably a medieval harness pendant. The apex loop is set at 90 degrees to the disc below. Located at the base of this disc, and on the same alignment as the apex loop, is a sub-discoidal terminal. The object measures 24.5mm long, 8.9mm wide at the terminal, 6.6mm wide at the loop, and 8.1mm deep at the centre. It has also been suggested that this item could be part of a padlock mechanism.
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-69E65A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of probable post-Medieval date. The head of the mount is of flat section and has an oval central area. A fan-like projection extends upwards from the top end of this central area, and there is a pointed lobe at the base. On the underside, an integral rivet projects backwards from just below halfway, tapering to a point. It is possible that there was originally a second such rivet, which is now missing. Dimensions: 20.3mm long, 8.3mm wide, 3.9mm thick (1.6mm excluding rivet).
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-69D83E
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy jews harp of post-Medieval date. The head consists of a sub-oval loop which is of lozenge-shaped cross section. At its base, the loop extends into two tapering, parallel, arms with rounded terminals. The central tongue is missing.The artefact measures 51.7mm long, 14.9mm wide at the arms, and 5.9mm thick. Gordon Bailey suggests an 18th century date for jews harps of this form (Bailey 1995: 76-77).
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
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Record ID: ESS-69CCFD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval key. 38.1mm long, 11.6mm wide, 7.4mm thick.
Created on: Sunday 2nd November 2014
Last updated: Saturday 28th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.