Record ID: WMID-560F7F
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy, probable tip from a spear head, of probable Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 BC to 1150 BC). Around 5% of the spearhead is present, consisting only of the probable tip. It is triangular in shape. Triangular blades extend from either side, with a central rib on both sides. It measures 22.4 mm in length, 11.4 mm wide (base), 5.3 mm wide (tip) and 6.3 mm thick at the break, and 3.0 mm thick at the tip. It weighs 2.8 g. The probable spear head is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plou…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-DEC61C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic samian vessel, of Roman dating (AD 40 to AD 120). The sherd consists of a rimsherd of a samian vessel, possibly from La Graufesenque in South Gaul, consistent with early Roman dating. No enough survives of the rim to estimate original diameter, but it is probably from a cup. The rim type is that of a upright flat. The sherd is 4.9 mm thick and weighs 1.2 g. It has a length of 13.1 mm and is 16.7 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type:Samian. Possibly La Graufensenque. Frequent white inclusions Sherd type: rimsherd Rim type: Flat …
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DE8994
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of a local (unsourced) greyware, consistent with 2nd to 4th Century AD dating. No enough survives of the rim to estimate original diameter. The rim type is that of a flat rounded one. The sherd is 7.9 mm thick and weighs 27.6 g. It has a length of 23.2 mm and is 57.1 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (unsourced) greyware. Frequent sand inclusions Sherd type: rimsherd Rim type: Flat, bead Rim diameter: no…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DE6E01
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic mortarium, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of a local (unsourced) whiteware used to produce mortaria, consistent with 2nd to 4th Century AD dating. No enough survives of the rim to estimate original diameter. The rim type is that of a wall side, with flanged base, from a mortarium (grinding dish). The sherd is 8.2 mm thick and weighs 22.3 g. It has a length of 36.5 mm and is 43.0 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (unsourced) whiteware mortaria S…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DC00D2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy finger ring, of probable Roman dating (4th Century AD). The finger ring is polygonal in shape, with eight external facets (octagonal). The hoop has an circular cross section. The facets are flat. Each one is 10.8 m in length. No decoration is present on any facet. The finger ring has a 21.4 mm external diameter, 18.0 mm internally. The hoop is 2.2 mm thick and 1.6 mm wide. It weighs 0.9 g. The finger ring is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina. Similar polygonal finger rings have been recorded on the PAS database, including WILT-B…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-9A7190
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman dupondius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), dating to the period AD 153-155 (Reece period 7). Libertas reverse type depicting Libertas standing left holding pileus and extending left hand. Mint of Rome. This is probably a coin of British Association, cf. BMC 1948; BM 1940, 0401.47; RIC III, pp. 141-142, nos. 920, 932; Walker, pp. 294 & 297-298, nos. 6-7, 27ff, pls. XXXIV-XXXV Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 3.3 mm Weight: 11.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Sunday 9th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-896ACE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-61), dating to c. AD 353-61 (Reece Period 18), with a reverse of Magnentius / Decentius (AD 350-3), [ ]TORI DD NN AVG E (copying VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES), two Victories holding a shield, with no supporting column. Prototype mint unclear. Diameter: 14.2 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0A929C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330 (Reece period 17). POP ROMANVS reverse type depicting a Bridge over a river. Mint of Constantinople. As RIC VIII, p. 448, no. 21; LRBC p. 25, no. 1066. Diameter: 10.6 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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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-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-882AE8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Harlow, (double-pierced lug) brooch, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 100). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, wings, head, and an incomplete catch plate. The pin and spring are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with flat rectangular wings projecting from either side at the top. An incomplete triangular catch plate extends from the reverse of the foot of the bow. The bac…
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CF9A27
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Late Iron Age to Roman dating (100 BC to 1st Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric is similar to that of local (unsourced) frequent fossil shell type, consistent with Late Iron Age to Roman dating. The rim type is that of a squared everted type, probably consistent with a bowl or storage jar. Not enough of the rim is present to allow an accurate determination of original rim diameter. The sherd is 10.5 mm thick and weighs 14.8 g. It has a length of 29.8 mm and is 28.5 mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabr…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-B67909
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Harlow (double lug) brooch, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 100). Around 95% of the brooch is present, with only the pin being incomplete. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with rectangular wings projecting from either side at the top. The front of the bow has been decorated by a central raised vertical ridge, with flanking ridges to either side. A triangular catch plate extends from the reverse of the foot of the bow, with a folded edg…
Created on: Thursday 7th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B5A28E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A bodysherd of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 11.2 mm thick and weighs 29.4 g. It is 46.4 mm long and 44.6 mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric similar to that published as SH1 (Standard common fossil shell type, with occasional quartz inclusions) in McSloy 2006, p 38, dated to Middle to Late Iron Age (500 BC to 100 AD). Sherd specific details: Fabric type: SH1b frequent fossil shell, with occasional quartz inclusions Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 11.2 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardness:…
Created on: Thursday 7th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2016
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Record ID: WMID-9E32E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester brooch, of Late Iron Age to early Roman date (AD 25 to AD 60). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, wings, head, part of the spring, and an incomplete catch plate. The pin, and the rest of the spring are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with incomplete small flat rectangular wings projecting from either side at the top. An incomplete triangular catch plate extends from the …
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
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Record ID: WMID-E0C967
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut halfpenny of Aethelred II (978-1016), CRUX type (991-7); Mint: London, Thetford or York (not on coin). Moneyer: Oswulf/Asulfr; North 770. Diameter: 20.2 mm. Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Daventry Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7CD7F3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A small hoard consisting of one coin and one finger ring, of probable 17th Century AD dating (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Coin: A complete crown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1621 to AD 1623, issued as part of the third coinage between AD 1619 and AD 1625. QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET reverse type depicting a square garnished shield. Mint of London. Thistle mintmark. North type 2120. Diameter: 37.0 mm. Thickness: 1.5 mm. Weight: 14.4 g. Ring: A complete gold finger ring. D shaped section. No decoration or inscription on external or internal s…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kettering area', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-54D012
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate dating to the period AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type depicting standing figure.
Created on: Thursday 4th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B4D4F5
Object type: TUMBREL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy trebuchet or tumbrel-type folding coin balance, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450). Approximately 25% of the tumbrel is present, consisting of half of the vertical arm casing / hinge. The balance arm is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. At one end of the frame is a terminal in the form of an animal's head, nostrils are represented by recessed circular depressions. The muzzle and head are clearly represented. It is a rectangular sectioned bar, its underside hollowed, links the terminal with the hinge mechanism by which the balance arm was artic…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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