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: WAW-CDC2C2
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book or strap fitting, of probable Medieval dating (1100 to 1500 AD). The fitting consists of two strips of copper alloy riveted together, it is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The upper plate is sub rectangular in plan, with bevelled outer edges, and the remnants of a hook at one end. The hook extends centrally from the end of the plate. No decoration remains on the upper plate. The remains of two rivets are present, located centrally at either end of the plate. The lower plate is trapezoidal (sub triangular) in plan, with the a…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th November 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CE1293
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular 'ring' brooch) of medieval date (1200-1400). The buckle is circular in plan with a circular cross section. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. Instead the pin is attached by a large loop which moves freely around the frame. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is almost complete and relatively large; the tip of the pin is slightly damaged. It is attached to the brooch by a single loop which has been folded around the fr…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th November 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CE6622
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy asymmetrical buckle, of Medieval dating (c.1350 -1450). The buckle consists of an oval loop with attached rectangular strap bar. It is rectangular in cross section. The front part of the buckle is oval in plan, with a D-shaped cross section. A pin notch / rest is present at the centre of the outer edge. The inner edge is expanded slightly, with a constriction in the centre for the pin. The pin consists of a strip of copper alloy wrapped around the central bar. The pin is mostly complete, but it has been bent out of its original shape, and the tip is no longer pr…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-27A777
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Early Roman dating (AD 50 to AD 175). The head is inverted drop shaped (petal or tear drop), its upper surface largely occupied by a protruding boss with circumferential groove. The area beneath is of triangular section, tapering towards the basal point. The loop is triangular in shape, and springs from the top of the head's hollow reverse, extending horizontally backwards before angling upwards at 90 degrees. It measures 24.2 mm in length, 16.2 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The fastener is a dark brown colour…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B54E01
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy multifoil mount, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). The mount is domed, with a concave underside and is of the multifoil type, having twelve teardrop shaped lobes, six larger than the others. The larger lobes are plain and decorated whereas the smaller lobes have been decorated with three raised pellets. In the centre of the reverse is an integral attachment spike, bent over, with traces of iron corrosion around it. The mount has a diameter of 23.9 mm and is 9.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.8 g. The mount is a dark brown colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-06A494
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ring pipe tamper, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1650 to c. AD 1800). The pipe tamper has a roughly oval bezel that was probably originally engraved as a seal matrix or signet.On the opposite side of the ring to the bezel is a collared projection from which the screw on tamper and lower section of the reamer are missing. It measures 19.9 mm in length, 28.7 mm wide and 12.5 mm thick. It weighs 11.0 g. The pipe tamper is a mid green to mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Soil pressure has deformed the pipe tamper by pushing the collared pro…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-06DE03
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable lead or lead alloy button, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). About 25% of the probable button is present, consisting of the front head. The loop is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The probable button consists of a flat piece of lead or lead alloy with raised decoration. The design is hard to determine, but is probably foliate. The reverse of the button is flat with a central ridge, and the base of the integral attachment loop. It measures 16.6 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g. The button is a dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B836B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, probably of Constantine I (AD 306 to AD 337), dating to the period AD 321 to AD 324 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a Wreath enclosing VOT X. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 19.27 mm Thickness: 1.60 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B877E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus, probably of Constans (AD 333 to AD 350), dating to the period AD 335 to AD 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.02 mm Thickness: 1.47 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BA89E6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable Awl, possibly of Bronze Age dating but could easily be later in dating (2150 BC to c. AD 1500). The awl consists of a sub square sectioned artefact that gradually tapers from a wide centre, to a sharp point at both ends. No obvious tang is present. Faint grooves are present down each of the thicker sides. It measures 51.35 mm in length, has a maximum width of 3.49 mm and has a maximum thickness of 3.24 mm. It weighs 2.4 g. The probable awl is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BAB848
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1582/3 to AD 1583. CIVITAS LONDON reverse type depicting a square shield on a long cross fourchee. Bell initial mark. Probably Bell reverse mark. Possibly countermarked with two pellets behind the head. North 2016. Diameter: 16.76 mm Thickness: 0.86 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BB85A1
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 AD 1280 to AD 1282. CIVITAS LINCOL reverse type depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Cross Potent Initial mark. Class 3g. north 1022. Diameter: 19.88 mm Thickness: 1.01 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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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-2DB714
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete enamelled gold finger ring, of Post medieval (17th Century) dating. The finger ring was originally circular is shape, however due to soil pressure, is now more of a flattened oval shape. The hoop is sub rectangular with moulded decoration on the exterior, and a flat surface on the interior. The interior surface bears an engraved inscription, in upper-case letters, reading: * NO FRIND TO FAITH. Small six pointed stars are used as stops between the words. No maker's marks are present. The decoration on the exterior has been made up of four pattern repeats. The…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-88E540
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver siliqua of Valens (AD 364 to AD 378), dating to the period 25 Feb AD 364 to 24 Aug AD 367 (Reece Period 19). RESTITVTOR REIP reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing, head right, holding a plain shaft, with cross on shaft and Victory on globe. Mint of Lyon (Lugdunum). RIC vol IX, p 43, no 6(g). Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8945D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver republican denarius, issued by the moneyer Cn. Plancius in 55 BC (Reece Period 1). 'CN·PLANCIVS - AED·CVR·S·C' type depicting a cretan goat. Mint of Rome. RRC 432/1. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 3.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-9D585A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfpenny of Edward IV (AD 1461 to AD 1470), dating to the period July AD 1465 to September AD 1471. Minted in York, during the Light Coinage issue. Lis initial mark. North vol II, p 89, no 1610. Diameter: 11.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
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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: WMID-A022DC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (2nd to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd consists of a basesherd, in a fabric is similar to that known as Nene Valley colour coat, a type widely distributed across all of Roman Britain during the 2nd and 4th Centuries AD. The base type is consistent with that of a beaker. The sherd is 7.4 mm thick and weighs 24.7 g. It has a diameter of 38.0 mm and is 16.1 mm tall. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Nene Valley colour coat Sherd type: basesherd Base type: pedestal base Base diameter: 4 cm % of Rim present: 100% …
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
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