Record ID: SUSS-40A1A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy standing or hanging weight of uncertain date, probably Roman to Post Medieval, c. 43-1700 AD. The weight is roughly bell shaped, with a thick ridge at its top (though no aperture for suspension) and a prominent dimple in its base. The object is relatively well made, and survives in good condition with a patchy whitish brown patina. The lack of a perforation or aperture in the pre-prepared suspension area suggests that this weight may not have been finished properly, or possibly only existed in order to make the piece easier to pick up. The weight stands 29.4…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-212A63
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date and attribution, possibly of Roman date. The weight is of a rectangular cuboid shape, with a rectangular cross-sectioned suspension bar on the upper face with a small circular suspension hole running parallel to the upper face and a semi-circular impression directly above the hole on the outer surface of the suspension bar, possibly indicating where the suspension element wrapped around the bar. No decoration is visible on the faces of the weight and the medium-grey lead alloy colour is covered in buff-white encrustation. The weight measures …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AB7DD8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date and attribution, possibly a loom or hanging weight dating from th Roman to Post Medieval periods. The weight is piriform (tear-drop-shaped) in form, with a rounded base, rather then a flat conical base. The narrowed upper end has a simple circular suspension hole running through it, perpendicular to the outer surface of the weight. The weight measures 55.78 mm long, 20.72 mm maximum width, 13.78 mm maximum thickness and weighs 99.61 grams.
Created on: Monday 4th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-F0BF27
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of a possible vessel, possibly dating from the Iron Age or Early Medieval period. The fragment consists of three pieces of copper-alloy held in place with a large cylindrical-headed rivet with a square reverse. The first segment consists of a cylindrical loop, which is attached to a rectangular segment ending in a flat end with semi-circular aperture, probably a further rivet hole, now incomplete due to old breaks. The interior plate is formed to match the rectangular segment of the outer piece, mentioned above. It is comprised of a single rectangular …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-4CBCC8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two completely identical lead alloy objects of uncertain date, attribution and use. The two objects are completely identical and seem to have been shaped together and then separated; they are formed of a roughly rectangular segment, which is plain and undecorated, followed by a rounded end with eleven spikes protruding at the end, below which are positioned a series of three pellets in a horizontal row, followed by a series of four pellets in a horizontal row below. No parallel examples have been identified. Object 1: Length - 51.25mm, Width- 25.17mm, thickness- 1.37mm, weight - …
Created on: Monday 19th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: HAMP-64D6D7
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin belonging to probably either a Medieval annular brooch or buckle or Post Medieval buckle, c. 12th-18th centuries AD. The remains of the pin consist of a portion of the oval suspension loop, followed by a flat pin body, similar to a tweezer plate, which begins narrowly near to the suspension loop and then widens slightly to a flat-edge end. The outer surface of the pin has been decorated with slightly transverse grooves creating repeating raised ribs; it is possible that near to the flat end there is a small raised circular decoration, but this is obscu…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-41369B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object of uncertain date and attribution. The object consists of a large conical sheet of copper alloy that has been turned into an open-ended cone, lined within by a thin curved piece of wood fixed in place by means of an irregularly shaped rivet on one side of the sheet with a similar circular rivet hole on the other side. The edge where the sheet has been turned into a cone and soldered into place is visible and there is some damage on that edge where the plate has been torn away from the solder line. The object has an uneven green colour and has areas of rough te…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-4E6D12
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper-alloy object possibly related to either a strap end or pendant dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period. The object is conical, with a conical raised terminal at one end and a circular break at the wider end. There is a small circular indentation or break on the upper surface. This object bears similarities with pseud-phallic apron pendants and strap ends dating to the Roman period, however this particular example is quite large and heavy. It measures 43.37 mm long, 11.62 mm diameter at broken end, 6.89 mm diameter at terminal end; it weighs 15.76 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-4E5979
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy handmade nail with circular head and conical shaft of uncertain Roman to Post Medieval date. A vertical line running the length of the shaft demonstrates the manner in which the nail was fashioned and a V-shaped indentation is visible on the flat top of the nail head. The nail has a deep green colour and patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-4C9021
Object type: SEGMENTED ARMOUR
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an at least two-piece cast copper-alloy object, probably dating from the Roman to Medieval period. The object consists of what seems to be an incomplete rectangular loop with small rectangular projection from one side, the rectangular loop is still holding another element within its loop, consisting of a thin, sub-triangular sheet of copper alloy which has been curved around at its narrowed end to resemble a suspension loop, then widens into a segment which looks similar to a tweezer blade or similar object. The loop-end is the end that is articulated most closely with t…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-4C6DEA
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy biconical bead of uncertain date, probably dating from the Bronze Age to Roman periods. The bead has an even dark green patina and measures 16 mm in diameter and 6.76 mm thick, with an approximate hole diameter of 5.5 mm; it weighs 6.24 grams. The bead is similar in type to other examples found in the area; however, outside of secure archaeological contexts or metallurgical testing, it is difficult to determine a more specific date.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-C94B3D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of five pieces of copper-alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The pieces range in size and shape.These pieces were found in relatively close proximity to a previously recorded Bronze Age axe hoard, but these pieces are likely to post-date this. Collective weight: 312 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 25th May 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-C93710
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy cylindrical object, possibly a gaming piece or similar object, and probably dating from the post-Medieval period. The object has two flat large circular faces which are both decorated with incised designs, which seem to be the same, consisting of a crude long cross fourchee with simple forked ends and a single annulet in each angle. It is possible that this was meant to bear a crude resemblance to pennies of the period; however, this is uncertain as no parallels have been found. The metal is of a dark green colour with areas of reddish colouration visible in some a…
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2015
Last updated: Saturday 25th May 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-B49084
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy unidentified fragment of an object of probable Roman to Post Medieval date. The fragment consists of a sub-oval thinner disc of copper-alloy, with a sub-conical and irregularly moulded segment attached to it. It is possible that this fragment is either a very simple vessel foot with attached vessel wall, or similar. Another possibility is that the conical fragment was originally zoomorphic in decoration and could possibly be some form of decorative vessel mount; however these types of mounts are often attached separately and this is clearly connected to the other…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CA2E03
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tapering object composed of copper-alloy and cast, possibly a worn tool, either a chisel or awl of uncertain date. The object is sub-cylindrical, with one wedge-shaped end and one end that is sub-circular in cross-section. Due to its shape and dark green patina, it is possible that this is a very worn Middle to Late Bronze Age chisel, c. 1600-801 BC; however, similar items are known to date to later periods, therefore a more general Bronze Age to Medieval date is given below.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CA01C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an extremely small cast copper-alloy object of uncertain attribution, possibly a strap fitting, link or swivel, of unknown date, probably Roman-Post Medieval. The object consists of a small loop, with a small swivel arm or shaft is attached, which is oval in cross-section. The object has a deep green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-081DCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy conical weight with iron suspension shaft running through it, probably dating from the Roman or Medieval periods. The weight has a rounded convex base rather than a flattened circular base as is usual; the iron shaft is bent over onto the base's surface and flattened into place. The upper portion of the conical weight has broken off including a suspension loop or similar element. Lead alloy weights were easy to manufacture and similar types were used throughout a large period of time; they are therefore difficult to date out of secure archaeological contexts …
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-A5CF9D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hooked strap fitting, possibly a dress hook or hooked tag dating from the Early Medieval to early Post Medieval periods. The object has an oval discoidal head with a central circular rivet hole; below this is are two projecting knops flanking a rearward-facing sharp hook. There is no further decoration. Although the object bears some similarity to Early Medieval hooked tags or early Post Medieval dress hooks, a parallel for this particular type has not been found. Therefore a more general date range is suggested here.
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-FC3958
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy standing weight, dating from the Roman to Post Medieval periods. The upper portion of the sub-conical weight has been flattened into a wedge-shaped cross-section, followed by a cylindrical base. A small circular indentation is visible on the underside of the base. It measures 66.8 mm high, 35.04 mm diameter (at base), 5.6 mm thick (at upper portion) and weighs 460 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7D23CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified cast copper-alloy object of uncertain attribution and date. The fragment consists of an upper segment moulded in the round and a lower flat segment. The upper segment consists of a globular terminal at one end, followed a small circular collar, a cylindrical shaft and a larger circular collar. This in turn is attached to the lower segment consisting of a flat-sectioned, sub-triangular in plan end which widens towards its broken end. Each segment of the fragment is emphasised by means of simple incised decoration which continues to the reverse for the u…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.