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Record ID: WMID-DEA3B7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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) colour coated fineware, consistent with 4th Century AD dating. No enough survives of the rim to estimate original diameter. The rim type is that of a flanged everted one.
The sherd is 8.9 mm thick and weighs 24.7 g. It has a length of 17.5 mm and is 67.7 mm wide.
Sherd specific details:
Fabric type: Local (unsourced) black colour coat. Possibly New Forest ware. White fabric. Sparse grit inclusions
She…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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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
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Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DAE8B9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact, of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1900).
The artefact is sub triangular in shape, with one forked end. When viewed from the side, the artefact is curved. Both ends exhibit an old patinated break. The forked end is wider than the other one, with the remains of a semi circular hole between the two prongs. Located off centre, on the front of the artefact is a raised triangular ridge, pointing in the direction of the forked end.
It measures 42.8 mm in length, 14.6 mm wide (forked end), 7.0 mm wide (straight end) and 3.7 m…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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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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Record ID: WMID-BC3432
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy toy or miniature cauldron, of Late Medieval or early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1600).
Approximately 95% of the toy cauldron is present, with one of the three legs missing, presumed lost in antiquity.
In plan the cauldron is irregular with a rounded body. It has a sagging base which flares into the rounded body and then tapers inward at the neck before expanding again to form a flared rim. Two diametrically opposed 'lug-like' looped handles are positioned from the rim to the flaring belly of the pot. The cross section of these loops is lento…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 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-041AC4
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550)
The thimble has been squashed flat. The thimble was probably of the beehive or domed shape. It has been made from sheet copper alloy metal. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in horizontal and vertical rows. There is a split in one of the sides. The lower edge is incomplete.
It measures 22.1 mm tall, 28.4 mm wide and 2.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g.
The thimble is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Iron cor…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B4F565
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toggle clasp, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
Toggle clasps like this example, originally came as two parts: the hook and the eye part. This incomplete toggle clasp is the eye part. The hook part is missing. The toggle clasp is irregular in plan and section. The object has a central, circular hole (internal diameter 6.7 mm) and a rivet hole at either end. The one at the attachment end still retains the remnants of an iron rivet. Deep cusps are present on either side of the central hole. The central section h…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B50EF6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The mount is sub triangular (tear drop) in shape and rectangular in section. The front is convex (slightly bowed) with bevelled edges. The reverse is concave and contains two integrally cast attachment spikes. Each spike is incomplete and has a rectangular cross section.
The mount measures 22.8 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 10.7 mm and 6.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.2 grams.
The mount is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by moveme…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B5C0E1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700).
The mount is irregular in shape. It has a trifoliate knop at one end, and the other is rounded. The mount narrows inbetween. The reverse has one integral attachment spike, with a rectangular cross section. The spike starts wide and gradually tapers to a sharp point. The spike is bent over at a 90 degree angle, towards the centre of the trifoliate knop.
It measures 22.9 mm in length, 18.5 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g.
The mount is a mid brown colour, with an even s…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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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-046FB1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries).
The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with rounded terminals, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. Both holes still have part of the copper alloy attachment rivets present. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated.
The mount measures 22.7 mm in leng…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0764CC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pendant hanger or strap fitting of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600).
The strap fitting has been folded in half. It consists of a rectangular piece of sheet metal, with rounded terminals. Three small attachment holes are present along the top. These have a diameter of 2.6 mm. Along the lower edge, in the central, are two rectangular projections, joined at the bottom. These have been folded upwards towards the reverse of the attachment strip at the top. It is reasoned that a harness pendant or similar was suspended from this folded loop.…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C2951C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sheet metal hooked strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The strap fitting has been made from a sheet of copper alloy metal cutting in a sub rectangular shape, with one wide end and one narrow end. The narrow end has been bent forward to create a curved hook. Four circular rivet holes are present. The lower two are empty (internal diameter 2.6 mm), but the top two contain the remains of copper alloy rivets. The rivets have a diameter of 4.2 mm. A vertical groove runs to the right of the rivet holes. The reverse is flat, with …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C3F683
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape, with two rounded corners. A circular perforation is placed off centre, positioned closer to the squared end. This has an internal diameter of 11.0 mm. On the rounded end, there are two circular concavities. These have an internal diameter of 3.1 mm. These concavities are present on the reverse side of the strap fittings as two small domes.
It measures 32.7 mm in length, 24.8 mm wide and 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 6.6 g.
The strap fitti…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C22361
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The strap fitting is rectangular in shape. It has been made from a folded piece of copper alloy metal, then bent in half to form a loop shape and secured at the top with a copper alloy rivet. The rivet head has a diameter of 10.1 mm and the shank has a diameter of 6.6 mm. The sheet copper alloy metal has a thickness of 0.6 mm. No decoration is present on either side.
It measures 47.9 mm in length, 11.9 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g.
The strap fitting is a mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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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-9FD5EB
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible spoon bowl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1650).
Around 50% of the spoon is present, consisting of a sub oval flattened bowl and part of a possible flat handle.
The bowl is sub oval in shape, and flat. No concavity is present. The handle is incomplete, with a post depositional break at the top. The base of the handle is flat. The possible spoon bowl exhibits a ninety degree bend in the centre of the bowl.
It measures 32.0 mm in length, 32.3 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 6.2 g.
The possible spoon bowl is a mid to dar…
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
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Record ID: WAW-CD40B6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 4.5mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, with pellets placed in the gaps between the ribs. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.18…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8C1F0A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. This decoration consists of multiple raised ridges, radiating outwards from the central hole. The ridges are around 1.5 mm wide. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.7 mm.
The whorl measures 23.4 mm in diameter, and 16.7 mm thick. It weighs 35.1 g.
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Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th October 2014
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