Record ID: SUSS-4ED743
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified object of unknown period, possibly modern. The object consists of a horn-shaped hollow cast segment of either tin, tin alloy or perhaps a thin sheet of lead alloy, with a resin-like material filling the inside of its hooked form. The moulded decoration on the outside of the object is formed of three consecutive tiers following the overall curved shape of the fragment. The style of the decoration seems to be similar to items in the Art Deco style of the early 20th century; however, this could be a coincidence. The metal is dark grey to chalky white in …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-D06161
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy coiled object of unknown date. It is possible that this object is a derivative form of a Roman coiled snake ring (c. 43-410); however, its style is unlike common snake ring types and as such calls its potential association with these items into doubt. The object consists of a coiled cast copper alloy strip. The wider end of the coiled band is formed with a simplistic triangular or arrow-shaped 'head' which tapers into a thinner neck, wider body, and ends with a thin narrow point. Due to the high level of corrosion on the metal surface, it is impossible to dist…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-F19393
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three medium-grained sandstone whetstones of probable Medieval to post-Medieval date. All three whetstones seem to be composed of different forms of sandstone, and may possibly be Tertiary stones from Hampshire.The longest and narrowest whetstone (far right in photo) is rectangular in section and measures 76.23 mm long, 21.59 mm wide (at base), and 16.75 mm thick; it weighs 31.01 grams. The second whetstone (middle in photo) is sub-triangular in section and measures 66.70 mm long, 21.60 mm wide, and 25.96 mm thick; it weighs 83.96 grams. The third whetstone is probably a fragment (far…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Climping', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C24D74
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object, possibly Medieval or post-Medieval in date and possibly representing part of a stirrup or harness fitting. The object consists of a U-shaped band which is thickest at the turn of the curve, with ridged decoration to give the appearance of swagged drapery. At one end of the band the object widens to an integral circular suspension loop approximately 9.8mm in diameter, with a hole 7.5mm in diameter. At the other end of the curve there is a knop in the form of a flower head, measuring 12.8mm across and comprising a central circular pellet surrounded by eigh…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-368530
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy annular bead of uncertain date. The bead is pierced with an off-centre hole, approximately 5 mm in diameter, and D-shaped in cross section. The grey-green colour of the metal suggestions that the bead has a relatively high tin content. It measures 12.55 mm in diameter, 4.66 mm thick and weighs 2.88 grams. This particular bead has been found with a wealth of objects dating to the Roman period (c. 43-410 AD) and it is likely that this object dates to the Roman period. However, as these types of beads have been manufactured from the Bronze Age to the Post M…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D02836
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Roman to Medieval pin head. The head of the pin is sub-spherical with a slightly more conical lower half. The shank of the pin is circular in cross section and integral with the head. It extends for approximately 22mm before terminating in an old break. The pin is undecorated and lacks any diagnostic features or secure archaeological context; hence it can only be given a wide date range.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1B8365
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete iron knife blade and tang, probably dating to either the Roman or Medieval periods (c. 1st-4th c; c. 11th-15th century AD). The knife consists of a blade which is sub-triangular in plan, with a nearly straight back and slightly curved edge; the tang tapers, is square-shaped in section and is positioned on the midline of the blade. A portion of the tang seems to have broken off at the end, and the tip of the blade has been bent backwards onto itself. The iron surface is intact, but highly corroded, with some slivers sheering off easily. The knife measures 129 mm long;…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Record ID: SUSS-EE7427
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified cast copper alloy object, probably dating to between the Roman and Post Medieval periods (c. 43-1700 AD). The object consists of a broken fragment of a circular suspension loop, followed by a small raised moulded square and progressing into a long thin strip which widens slightly as it progresses away from the suspension loop towards its flat-edged end. The flat end does not seem to be broken at all, although this could be due to smoothing of the break surface during deposition. The item ranges from a flat cross-section at loop to D-shaped section to thin D…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Kingsdown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1D0EC3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy probably Medieval or Post Medieval leather mount, possibly dating to between c. 12th-17th centuries AD. The mount is octofoil in plan, with eight recessed oval cells which are inlaid with white enamel around a central blue enamel circle; each foil terminates with a copper-alloy projecting bifurcated or 'heart-shaped' knop. The central decoration is a moulded anthropomorphic face, with remains of a forehead, eyes, nose, rounded cheeks and rounded chin. Traces of gilding are visible on the moulded face and in some of the junctures between foils. The reve…
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-1E0690
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object of uncertain attribution or association, possibly a tool, probably dating to between the Bronze Age and Medieval period. The object is sub-conical in shape, with its thicker end being oval in cross-section and the other end being C-shaped in cross-section. The object is solid cast, with a cusped edge increasing in depth from the thicker end to the thin end, where it resembles a chisel. The object has suffered significant surface damage as well as bring broken across the mid-section on the thicker circular-sectioned end. The colour of the metal is medium …
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-1E2AF2
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wedge-shaped, dense piece of copper-alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The object is sub-triangular in cross-section and sub-pyramidal in plan. Two of the three edges curve slightly to connect in a point, while the other edge is thick and flat, with remains in the material of one large casting bubble on its outer surface. The surface is rough, with an overal dark green colour and some areas of lighter copper brown colour.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-6B74E2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring, possibly a strap end, probably dating to the Roman or Medieval periods. The ring constists of a circular interior ring with an outer decoration of a possibly zoomorphic head and an inscription plaque. The ring is decorated elaborately with a zoomorphic head bearing eyes, snout, and mouth, as well as possible ears. This decoration is fixed to the sub-triangular-sectioned ring band by means of a rectangular-sectioned neck with four decorative grooves on the top. The underside of the zoomorphic head is also moulded, although the connecting 'neck' segment is not.…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Appledram', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BE43F3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded medieval to post-medieval cast copper-alloy object of unknown purpose. The overall shape in plan is axe or chisel-like, whereby from a sub-rectangular section at one end it tapers in thickness and curves inwardly at both sides, then flares back out towards the thin end. The non-flared end is the thickest point and terminates in an old break. Its possible use as a Bronze Age tool such as a chisel has been examined by Dr Ben Roberts the curator for Bronze Age objects at the British Museum, and discounted. The shape suggests there may have been another symmetrical half attache…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horndean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-551C84
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy awl, probably dating to between the Bronze Age and Medieval periods (c. 2500 BC-1499 AD). Although the copper alloy portion of the awl is intact, the tool is missing its handle, which likely would have been another type of material such as wood, bone, or iron. The remains of the awl consist of a tapering nonagonally (nine-sided polygon) cross-sectioned tool end (measuring 56.74 mm long; 11.40 mm maximum diameter; 2.29 mm diameter (at tip)); with a wedge-shaped and rectangular cross-sectioned haft (measuring 41.48 mm long; 6.07 mm thick (max); 1.57 mm thick (min)). …
Created on: Monday 24th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-56A025
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable strap fitting of uncertain date, probably Post Medieval to early Modern in date (c. 17th-19th century AD). The fitting has a rectangular strap loop with bevelled inner edges, followed by a sub-triangular integrally-cast segment with a central circular rivet, culminating in a large circular suspension loop positioned at a right angle to the loop, with a circular rivet hole running parallel to the loop. It measures 36.3 mm long, 19.27 mm wide, 9.16 mm thick and weighs 6.35 grams. Strap fittings of this nature were used throughout a large span o…
Created on: Monday 24th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-DF5412
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coin weight of Medieval or post-Medieval date and uncertain attribution, possibly of French origin. The coin weight is roughly square in plan,with an incised concentric circle positioned in the centre of one face, within which is a crowned head, with small crown, bushy hair and ring-and-dot eyes, holding an upturned sword in right hand and an orb surmounted by a cross in left. The other face is either undecorated or illegible due to severe surface wear and corrosion. This depiction seems to be a simplified version of English Medieval coinage or Continental sterling imitations. A…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-5614A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck coin of uncertain date and attribution, probably of prehistoric date. The coin has been struck on a relatively thick blank, similar to those typical of the Iron Age and the circumferential edge of the coin has spread similar to those of the British Iron Age. The metallic composition of the coin is uncertain, but it seems that it is copper alloy in spite of the metallic colour being a very dark greyish-black. One face is decorated with an abstract design including two ring-and-dot designs with curvilinear shapes; the other face bears traces of a figure, perhaps either a stan…
Created on: Saturday 6th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3EE880
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object of uncertain date and identification, probably Medieval to early Modern in date. The object consists of a sub-square flat plate with a sub-rectangular projection on one edge, possibly remains of the casting process. One face of the object is decorated with a raised illegible design, possibly meant to represent initials. The perimeter of the sub-square plate has a raised edge, presumably from the casting process. The reverse surface is undecorated, save for a thick horizontal line running halfway through the centre of the plate. It measures 23.7 mm long, 1…
Created on: Monday 14th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-42A1D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy fragment of an unidentified object of uncertain date. The fragment consists of a sub-triangular end, which has been bent half-way onto itself to resemble a hook or crude loop. The rest of the object is a portion of a sub-rectangular plate, which seems to have been decorated with either inlay or simply recessed cells; the remains of a triangular cell is visible at the join between the sub-triangular and sub-rectangular segments, in addition to two square cells below on the sub-rectangular portion. Due to severe surface abrasion, it is likely that these cells would…
Created on: Monday 14th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-FA8D60
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring of unknown date and attributed usage, probably from Iron Age to Medieval period. The ring is sub-oval in cross-section and decorated on its outer surface with four sets of five evenly spaced incised lines. There is some surface corrosion close to areas of decoration, although the metal is of an even overall reddish-purple colour; this may be due in part to surface treatment after discovery. The ring measures 23.5 mm in diameter, 5.2 mm thick adn weighs 10.4 grams. Rings of this type are found in association with a wide range of periods of activity; they ar…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2013
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