Record ID: WMID-8939F9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy buckle, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1350 to c. AD 1400). The buckle consists of buckle frame, pin and plate. The buckle frame is D shaped, with an ornate outside edge. A double pin rest is present in the centre, with a flanking knop to either side. A horizontal bar is present next to the strap bar. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. The reverse of the frame is flat and undecorated. The pin has been made from a triangular strip of sheet copper alloy metal. The wide end has been wrapped around the strap bar, positioned in the gap in the buckle plate. …
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 12th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-8A18A6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval stirrup, of Medieval dating (c. 14th century AD). Around 25% of the stirrup is present, consisting only of the attachment end with a trapezoidal cover plate. The arms and foot rest are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. At the attachment end is a trapezoidal cover-plate, expanded at its base. On its front face it is divided in half by a median ridge, on either side of which is a further narrow low ridge. Towards the attachment end, either side of the median ridges, is a trefoil cut-out, neither finished neatly. The field below is decorated b…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-108492
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period c. AD 1297 to AD 1302. CIVITAS DVBLINIE reverse type depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Minted in Dublin, Ireland. Group IV. Diameter: 19.16 mm Thickness: 0.81 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8221A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable unifaced token, of probable Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The token is circular in plan, with an embossed design on the front, with a circular border around the edge.. The design consists of three figures. The centural one is probably meant to be a king as he is depicted seated, facing forwards. He is wearing a trifoliate crown, and his arms are held together as if in the prayer position. The figure on the right hand side (king's left), is postioned sideways, facing the king, with his right hand held upwards, as if about to annoi…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D3EB15
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silvered copper alloy book clasp of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1400), Howsam type A.9.2. Around 75% of the book clasp is present, consisting of the rectangular 'box chape' only. The lozengiform element is incomplete and the terminal is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The attachment end (box chape) is hollow and broadly rectangular although the sides flare gently outwards towards the end and the edges are at right angles to the faces. Two silver rivets are present, located at the corners of the terminal. Each rivet has a circular cross section and a diameter…
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B3D632
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
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 shape and C shaped in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The base curved outwards, probably imitating an animal paw. The internal surface is smooth. Traces of a black patina are present at the base of the foot / leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 40.6 mm in length, 40.2 mm wide and 28.5 mm thick. It weighs 175.7 grams. The ves…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B3FA05
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped annular buckle, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1650). The buckle frame is present, the buckle plate and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is circular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. The strap bar is located centrally and is off set. The edges of the frame has been bevelled. No decoration is present on the front of the buckle frame. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 25.3 mm in length, 25.2 mm wide and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The buckle frame is a mid to dark…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B44B64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy buckle or clasp plate, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Approximately 45% of the buckle plate is present, consisting only of the front plate, with the front corners missing. Two of the four sides are complete, the others are incomplete. The reverse plate is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The plate is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. Two circular perforations (holes) are present at the back of the plate. They have an internal diameter between 1.8 and 2.0 mm. These holes would have originally taken rivets to secure …
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B49217
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sheet copper alloy plate from a clasp, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). The find consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy metal, with five surviving copper alloy rivets. The clasp 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 strap bar of the clasp. No pin slot is present, therefore indicating that this was a plate for a strap clasp as opposed to a buckle. No signs of decoration on are present on the front of the plate. The back plate has two inscribed lin…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D49981
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered half groat of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), probably dating to the period AD 1351 to AD 1352 (Series C), issued as part of the Fourth Coinage during the Pre-Treaty period between AD 1351 and AD 1361. POSVI DEVM ADIVTORVM MEVM CIVI TAS LON DON reverse type with three pellets in each quarter. Initial mark Cross 1. Reverse mark Cross 1. Minted in London. North type 1148. Diameter: 21.3 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Monday 20th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-24E885
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
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 shape and triangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The base curved outwards, probably imitating an animal paw. The internal surface is smooth. Traces of a black patina are present at the base of the foot / leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 35.3 mm in length, 43.1 mm wide and 28.7 mm thick. It weighs 143.0 grams. The v…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2557B3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 incomplete. It was probably sub lentoid (diamond) in shape, with parts of the sides surviving. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. No collar is present at the junction between the bow and the shank. The shank consists of a partially hollow rod, rectangular in shape and circular in cross section. The bit is sub r…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F33DE8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle frame, of Late Medieval dating ( AD 1300 - AD 1500). The frame is expanded on the outer edge with bevelled edges. A V shaped pin rest is present at the centre point of the outer edge. The buckle has a narrowed and off-set strap bar. Subrectangular knops are present at either end of the strap bar. It measures 15.4 mm in length, 32.5 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.1 g. The buckle frame is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted …
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F383E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver farthing of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1282 to AD 1291. Mint: London. Withers types 14-19. Class 4-5. Diameter: 10.3 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.3 g.
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-E92B97
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of Medieval dating (14th Century AD). The pendant is of the 'heater' shield shape (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). The upper edge has an integrally cast suspension loop, which is sub oval in plan and set at right angles (ninety degrees) to the pendant. It is angled forwards, with an oval pierced loop. The front of the pendant features moulded heraldic decoration in the form of a diagonal stripe bearing three five pointed stars crossing a halved background.In heraldic terms, it is described as "Divided per…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-FDF182
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307 to AD 1327), minted in Canterbury, between AD 1310 and AD 1327. Class 11b-15. Diameter: 18.24 mm Thickness: 0.76 mm Weight: 1.3 grams
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-FE5F80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I to Edward III (AD 1272 to AD 1377), of uncertain mint but minted between AD 1279 and AD 1377. Class uncertain. Diameter: 13.79 mm Thickness: 0.61 mm Weight: 0.6 grams
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-FEC036
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver halfpenny, probably of Henry IV to Henry VI (AD 1366 to AD 1461), minted in London. Class uncertain. Diameter: 11.92 mm Thickness: 0.73 mm Weight: 0.41 grams
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-250EF6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The mount is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. The front exhibit a central circular raised knop. The edges are engrailed (wavy). It is probable that the original design would have been a moulded petalled floral design. The reverse is plain and undecorated. An incomplete integrally cast attachment spike, with circular section, extends from the centre of the reverse. It measures 19.94 mm in length, 12.41 mm wide and 8.73 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 grams. The mount is a m…
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-3D0F71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny, of either Henry II (AD 1154 - AD 1189) or Richard I (AD 1189 - AD 1199) or John (AD 1199 - AD 1216) or Henry III (AD 1216 - AD 1272) between AD 1180 and AD 1247. Probably minted in London by unknown moneyer. Length: 14.68 mm Width: 7.88 mm Thickness: 0.83 mm Weight: 0.4 grams
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2012
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