Record ID: WMID-49D51F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut farthing of John I (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period c. AD 1209 to AD 1217. Minted at London. Moneyer uncertain. Probably Class 6b. Length: 9.6 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.34 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D68C30
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1270 to c. AD 1350). The brooch frame is complete. The pin is missing. The frame is sub circular. It has four sub square roundels, spaced evenly around the frame at the cardinal points. They are not raised above the height of the frame. They have been decorated with a series of diagonal cross hatching, almost like an acorn shell. The back of the brooch is undecorated but exhibits filemarks. It measures 37.6 mm in diameter and is 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 g. The brooch is a dark green colour, with an eve…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 29th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-949EB2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal matrix set with a damaged intaglio gem. The legend reads: +SECRETUM: ACE: The final two letters are less distinct and the border between the legend and the intaglio is unevenly finished. The inscription "Secretum" indicates that this is a secret seal, but it is not clear what "ACE" refers to. This may be the name of the owner. The reverse is undecorated and has a deep bevelled edge and a flat central panel with a circular lug at the top. The central red intaglio depicts an eagle standing on a hare or a branch. The intaglio is cracked and has sunken into the sett…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotesbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6E2DC9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete body fragment from a copper alloy cooking vessel, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The body fragment is sub trapezoidal in plan and triangular in cross section. A horizontal ridge is present on the exterior of the vessel, whereas the internal surface is smooth. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 48.2 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 grams. It is a mid green to mid brown colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface det…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-CB9005
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver farthing of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1327), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1282. Minted in London. Withers type 12, North, vol 2, p 33, no 1053/2. Class 3de. Diameter: 11.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Monday 20th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-624D3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver penny of Edward IV (AD 1461 to AD 1470, AD 1471 to AD 1483). Minted in York. Obverse and reverse are too heavily worn to determine type. Coin has been partially folded, obverse outwards. Diameter: 14.5 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-61F2BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1248 to AD 1250. Minted in Oxford by one of the following moneyers: Adam, Gefrie, Henri and Willem. North vol 1, p226, no 985/2-988. Length: 17.1 mm Width: 10.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-79B024
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold and gem finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The finger ring comprises an integral cylindrical bezel and a rectangular sectioned hoop. The shoulders are rectangular in shape, decorated with five parallel engraved grooves on one side and six grooves on the other. The shoulders 3.4 mm wide and 1.8 mm long. At the shoulders, the hoop is 3.0 mm wide and 1.1 mm thick. The hoop gradually reduces in width until it is 1.8 mm wide and 1.1 mm thick at the back of the finger ring. The bezel consists of a cylindrical setting containing a green conical gem.The b…
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Appleby Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-096B62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), dating to the period AD 1312 to AD 1314. Mint: London. Class: 11b. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Monday 12th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 12th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5D5C80
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness pendant, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). Around 90% of the harness pendant is present. The suspension loop is incomplete. The pendant is in the form of a fleur-de-lis with an expanded projection from the upper petal which acts as a suspension loop. The suspension loop is incomplete, and is turned at the top, through 90° to the plane of the pendant. The front of the pendant is moulded into the shape of the fleur-de-lis while the reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 31.1 mm in length, 16.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 4.3…
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2E23B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1258 to AD 1265. Probably RENAVD ON LVND reverse type, depicting a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Mint London. Moneyer Renavd. Class 5g. Diameter: 17.4 mm Width: 8.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2DD7F3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key is irregular in shape and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is sub circular or lozenge in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. It is 12.4 mm tall and14.2 mm wide. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. A faint rectangular moulding or collar is present at the junction between shank and bow. The shank consists of an rod, rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-59EE55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. The vessel leg has a flared terminal, probably imitating an animal paw. A horizontal ridge is located above the flared terminal. The interior surface is flat. The top has been broken at an angle and exhibits a rough, uneven surface. The base is flat and uneven. The foot / leg measures 61.9 mm in length, 41.2 mm wide and 24.4 mm thick. It weighs 203 gram…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D291E2
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 - AD 1550). Approximately 75% of the purse bar is present, consisting of the purse bar with both arms complete. The suspension loop is incomplete. The two arms of the purse bar are sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross section. The stem of the bar narrows at each end, with a globular knop as the terminal on each end. A space is left between the bar and the rove. At the centre of the bar (where the two arms meet) is an integrally cast sub-rectangular lozenge, through which a verti…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
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Record ID: WMID-D25F72
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse frame section, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1550). The purse frame section consists of a circular sectioned bar, with two complete and one incomplete circular perforations on the underside. The perforations have an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. A couple of vertical grooves are present towards one end, as possible decoration. The perforations would have originally been the where the cloth part of the bag would have been attached to the frame. The purse frame fragment measures 69.20 mm in length, 6.14 mm in dia…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 21st January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-D0CC81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver half groat of Henry VII (AD 1485 to AD 1509), dating to the period between AD 1486 and AD 1504. POSVI DEVM ADIVTORVM MEVM reverse type depicting a long cross fourchee with three pellets in each quarter. Minted in Canterbury. Tun initial and reverse mark. North type 1712 (Class IIIc). Diameter: 18.87 mm Thickness: 0.87 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-552662
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Robert III of Bethune , Count of Flanders (AD 1305 to AD 1322), dating to c. AD 1317. MON ETA GAN DES reverse type depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Minted in Ghent. Mayhew type 210. Diameter: 16.75 mm Thickness: 0.56 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6D2483
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), probably dating to the period between AD 1310 and AD 1317. Class 11b-13. Canterbury mint. Diameter: 18.29 mm Thickness: 0.89 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6A2F12
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy probable gaming piece, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The gaming piece is sub square in plan, and rectangular in section. A casting line is present on three (3) out of the four (4) sides. Both sides exhibit five small round dots or pips, arranged with one in each corner and one in the middle. It measures 15.16 mm in length, 12.92 mm wide and 5.84 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The gaming piece is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Two similar gaming pieces have been recorded on the PAS database as NCL-0C0…
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4E4522
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver half groat of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), of the Rosette Mascle issue, minted in London between AD 1427 and AD 1430. Diameter: 20.59 mm Thickness: 0.76 mm Weight: 1.7 grams
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2012
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