Record ID: LVPL-DBC751
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular buckle and buckle plate of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1400 to c.1600 AD). The buckle consists of a rectangular frame, with attached rectangular plate. The pin is missing. The frame is rectangular in plan, with a D shaped cross section. A rectangular pin rest is present at the mid point on the outer edge. The sides of the frame are expanded towards the back of the frame. The central bar is narrowed and offset. The plate consists of a sub rectangular sheet of copper alloy metal folded around the central bar. A slot ha…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DB83D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine (307 AD to 361 AD), mint uncertain but minted between 330 AD and 335 AD. Diameter: 15.38mm Thickness: 1.38mm Weight: 1.6 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DB6CD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine (307 AD to 361 AD), mint uncertain but probably minted betwee 324 AD and 330 AD Diameter:20.40mm Thickness: 1.85mm Weight: 2.6 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DB57F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A complete heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy dupondius of uncertain Emperor, and probably minted sometime between 1st and 3rd Centuries AD. Diameter:25.52mm Thickness: 1.83mm Weight: 4.6 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DB3646
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete solid cast lead or lead alloy button, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (1500 to 1700 AD) dating. The head of the button is disc (circular) in shape. The front of the button is decorated with five raised pellets, one small one in the centre, and four larger ones arranged around it in a cross arrangement. The reverse of the button is plain and undecorated, apart from exhibiting a casting seam across the centre. The remnants of the attachment loop are present by a rectangular lug located at the centre. The rest of the loop is missing. The button is a mid to dar…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Saturday 7th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DB1015
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 25% of the bell is present, with the base and most of the top missing. The bell is irregular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The body of the bell has broken across one half of the upper section, resulting in the loss of one side of the mouth and the lower hemisphere of the bell. The internal surface exhibits a couple o…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BD94F3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy handle for a scale tang knife, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The knife handle is sub rectangular in plan, and concave in profile. The handle consists of one side from a paired set. One half would sit on either side of the tang in a scale tang knife. The handle is curved to accommodate the tang, with an closed semi-circular end. The blade end is open and flared. Located centrally on the handle, is a raised rectangular area, delimited by a border. Inside is an inscription 'MAKE YOU BLEED'. The inside of the handle is plain and undecor…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BD6B01
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bag seal, of probable Late Post Medieval to Modern dating (1700 to 1900 AD). The bag seal consists of two sub circular discs of lead or lead alloy pressed together. Approximately 50% of the front disc is present, with a stamped design. Only the letter H survives of the original design, with a floral design above and a pelleted border. The back is plain and undecorated. The bag seal is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 22.09mm in diameter and 5.12mm thick. It weighs 4.8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-BD3DF4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular double looped buckle, of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (c.1400 - c. 1600 AD). Approximately 35% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one side. The central bar and the opposite loop are missing. The frame fragment is U-shaped in plan, with a flat side and projecting arms top and bottom. In cross section, the frame is rectangular. The front of the frame has been decorated with a series of incised oblique / diagonal lines. The back of the frame is plain and undecorated. The buckle frame is a mid to dark green colo…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BD1695
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap loop / fitting, of probable Medieval dating (c.1350 - c.1450 AD). The strap loop is D shaped or semi-circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a semi circular frame with bevelled exterior edges. The strap bar is recessed, with a circular cross section. Possible remnants of an iron are present wrapped around the exterior edge. The strap loop is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 21.61mm long, 21.68mm wide and the frame is 4.75mm thick. The frame is 1.78mm thick. The strap loop weighs 2.7 g…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BCBE56
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast white metal (probably pewter) button, of Post Medieval (17th Century) dating. The button is sub circular in plan, and convex (domed) in profile. The front of the button is relatively plain apart from a pronounced pellet located at the centre. Three less pronounced pellets are present surrounding the central one in a vague cross arrangement. A small notch has been removed from one side of the button. The back of the button is flat and undecorated. A depression is present in the centre, probably when the original attachment loop was. The button is a mid grey colou…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BCA633
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast white metal (probably pewter) button, of Post Medieval (17th Century) dating. The button is sub circular in plan, and convex (domed) in profile. The front of the button is relatively plain apart from a pronounced pellet located at the centre. A small notch has been removed from one side of the button. The back of the button is flat and undecorated. The remnants of an iron attachment loop are present. The button is a mid grey colour, with an even shiny patina. The button measures 13.72mm in diameter and is 5.93mm thick. It weighs 2.7 grams. Buttons of this st…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BC64F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete folded sheet metal copper alloy buckle plate from a single loop buckle, of late Medieval dating (1350 - 1450 AD). The buckle plate consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy metal, with two surviving copper alloy rivets. The buckle plate is sub rectangular in plan, and irregular in cross section. The left hand exhibits a fold in the metal, which would have originally gone round the central spindle (bar) of the buckle. A rectangular slot (5.48mm wide) has been cut for the buckle pin. Neither side of the buckle plate exhibits signs of decoration. The plate has three hole…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBE794
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn struck / hammered copper alloy trade token, issued by John Wilch, at the George Inn, Clay Next the Sea during the 1660s. Williamson (1889, p842, #21) has identified this token as belong to that of John Wilch, of the George Inn, Clay, Norfolk. Obverse: St George killing the dragon Obverse legend: IOHN. WILCH.AT. THE Obverse initial mark: Five pointed star Reverse: I W Reverse legend: GEORGE.IN.CLAY Reverse initial mark: Five pointed star Williamson reference: 21 Diameter: 15.90mm Thickness: 0.86mm Weight: 1.1 grams. Reference: Williamson, G.C. (ed) …
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBD3A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy trade token, issued by John Wilch, at the George Inn, Clay Next the Sea during the 1660s. Williamson (1889, p842, #21) has identified this token as belong to that of John Wilch, of the George Inn, Clay, Norfolk. Obverse: St George killing the dragon Obverse legend: IOHN. WILCH.AT. THE Obverse initial mark: Five pointed star Reverse: I W Reverse legend: GEORGE.IN.CLAY Reverse initial mark: Five pointed star Williamson reference: 21 Diameter: 16.01mm Thickness: 1.03mm Weight: 1.2 grams. Reference: Williamson, G.C. (ed) 1889. Tr…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BB64D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval coin: An incomplete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy probable farthing token of Charles I (1625-1649 AD), of the Richmond 'rounds' type, minted between 1625 and 1634. Diameter: 15.03mm Thickness: 0.30mm Weight: 0.3 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BB4506
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy farthing token of Charles I (1625-1649 AD), of the Richmond 'rounds' type, minted between 1625 and 1634. North types 2275-2278. The flan has been struck off centre. Diameter: 16.81mm Thickness: 0.35mm Weight: 0.3 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BAE8C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt mount is irregular in plan, and flat in profile. The front consists of a sub rectangular plate, with two sets of paired cresents / semi circles removed from either side. Small V-shaped notches have been removed from the flat edges of either side (one notch either side on the top and bottom and two either side in the centre). Horizontal incised lines are present at the top and bottom of the front plate.The reverse of the fitting demonstrates two integrally cast attachment spike…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-B9E3A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c.1350 to 1450 AD). The buckle has unfortunately broken into four parts: The buckle frame, the plate, and the pin (two pieces). The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The strap bar is off set. Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. A circular hole or perforation has been cut into the buckle …
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B98C97
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy rowel from a spur, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD). The rowel consists of ten (10) regularly spaced petal (sub oval) shaped points, arranged around a central circular perforation. The ends of the points are gently rounded (blunt). Shallow linear incisions are present, separating the points on the main body of the rowel. The edges have been bevelled slightly. The rowel is flat in profile. The rowel is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 26.96mm in diameter, and 1.99mm thick. Each point is…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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