Record ID: ESS-436245
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable vessel repair (pot mend) made of cast copper alloy. The date is uncertain but probably dates from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, circa 1450 to 1650. The repair does not have any remnants of the pottery and so the date cannot be refined further. The repair comprises of a thin disk (maximum diameter 13.68mm) with an attached shaft. The repair has a green/light brown patina. There are patches of white chalk residue on the repair. Dimensions: 23.58mm x 12.87mm x 6.10mm. Weight: 4.38g.
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-45E153
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy barbarous radiate copying an issue of Tetricus I or Victorinus and dating to the period AD 275 to 285 (Reece period 14). Unclear reverse type with abstract pattern.
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-14DA26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy as of Maximinus Thrax (AD 235-8), dating to AD 236 (Reece Period 11), [PAX A]VGVSTI S C reverse depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt. 2, p. 145, no 60; BMC VI, p. 229. no. 76. Diameter: 23.29mm. Thickness: 2.84mm. Weight: 7.27g. Die axis: 12 o'clock
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlebury Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-29A755
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy late Iron Age to early Roman Colchester brooch, circa 25-65 AD. The spring, bow, catch plate and tip of the foot are missing due to old damage. The head of the brooch has wings with a short, flat-sided crossbar with two hooks. The upper hook is rearward facing, creating a tear-drop shaped aperture with the top of the bow. The lower hook protrudes forwards and upwards, tapering slightly to a blunt terminal. At the junction of the crossbar, the bow is oval in cross section measuring approximately 7.1mm x 4.2mm. At the head of the brooch, the bow curves sharpl…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlebury Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-69B2E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus belonging to either Licinus, Licinus II or Crispus dating to the period AD318-20 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two victories holding a shield inscribed VOT PR. Mint not known. Obverse shows bust facing right. Obverse legend not discernable. Diameter: 17.38mm. Thickness: 1.14mm. Weight: 1.72g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 28th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 29th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6A8983
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver siliqua of unknown emperor, VIRTVS ROMANORVM (Roma seated left on cuirass with Victory on globe and spear) reverse type, mint unknown, AD 358-405 (Reece Periods 17-21).
Created on: Monday 28th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littlebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A5B611
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of unknown emperor, VOT XV MVLT XX (inscription within a wreath) reverse type, unknown mint, dating to the period AD379-387 (Reece Period 20).
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmdon Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6FEF14
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
2012 T733; Post Medieval silver gilt dress hook Date of Discovery: October 2012 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Date: Post Medieval Description: Incomplete silver gilt dress hook comprising of two domed bosses from the face of the dress hook. A third domed boss and an attachment loop and hook on the reverse are missing. The complete dress hook would have had a sub-triangular face with a central circular hole located at the junction between the three raised domes. Approximately 60% of the edges to the central circular perforation survive w…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E1A233
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper-alloy, double-looped, sub-annular buckle (c.1650-1720). The pin is missing. The frame is oval in plan, convex at the front and bevelled at the rear. The outer edge of one side of the frame is blunted. The damage is not new. The frame has a dark green patina. The buckle has a central bar creating two 'D'-shaped loops of roughly equal size and form. The bar, which is trapezoidal in cross-section, is covered in light brown rust suggesting that the pin was made of iron. 19.45 x 17.11 x 2.65mm. Weight: 2.51g. A similar buckle is recorded in Whitehead…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E27D38
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell (1650-1850 in date). The bell has been cast in one piece with an integral suspension loop. The loop is sub-square in plan view with tapering sides. The loop hole is blocked by corrosion but was probably circular. The bell has a central casting seam which is clearly visible but almost flush with the sides of the bell. The upper hemisphere is plain. Originally, there would have been two sub circular sound holes positioned on either side of the loop, but one of the sound holes is now blocked by corrosion. The remaining sound h…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F29A10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped, silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue, of uncertain mint, dated 1573 on the coin, North no 1997. The mint is unknown as the legend has been completely clipped away. Die axis is 12 o'clock. Diameter: 20.61mm. Thickness: 0.55. Weight: 1.72g
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F31326
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649) dating from 1636-1649. The obverse shows a single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire through it. The obverse legend reads CAROLV D G [MA] BRI. Mint mark not discernable. The reverse shows a single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. The reverse legend reads FRA ET HI REX. This is a Rose Type 2, North no 2291. Die axis: 12 o'clock. Diameter: 14.11mm. Thickness: 0.97mm. Weight: 0.74g
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F585C0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, disc-shaped, cast lead-alloy weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c.AD1200-1700), probably a trade weight. The weight is sub-circular in plan view. The back of the weight is flat. The front of the weight has a raised cross mounded in relief with arms meeting at the centre. There is a stamped 'O' in one quarter. Two of the other quarters appear to have been hollowed after casting. The circumference of the weight has a shallow rim. The sides of the weight are straight but with a rough, uneven surface. The weight has a light grey/blue patina. At 103.29g the weight is jus…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F5E487
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross penny of uncertain mint and moneyer, dating from 1180-1247. The coin is worn and distorted with cracks around the edges of the coin and also in the centre, about 5% missing. The obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust. The obverse legend is illegible. The reverse shows a voided short cross with a quatrefoil in each quadrant. The obverse legend is illegible. Mint not known. Die axis uncertain. Diameter: 18.89mm. Thickness: 0.81mm. Weight: 1.25g
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F664B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type (two soldiers flanking one standard), minted at Trier, AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). Diameter: 14.33mm. Thickness: 1.37mm. Weight: 1.69g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-07E7B2
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, late Medieval, copper-alloy French jetton, probably a stock jetton from the mint at Tournai, of the 'Shield of France' type, dating from 1400-1500AD. Very worn condition. Three lis just discernable on the obverse, but the design is otherwise unclear. Obverse legend illegible. Reverse shows triple standard straight cross fleuretty in 4-arched tressure. The rest of the reverse design is not discernable but there does not appear to be a reverse legend. Die axis is uncertain. Diameter: 26.79mm. Thickness: 1.28mm. Weight: 4.88g. Reference: Mitchiner, Vol 1, 1988 nos 665 - 695
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0A4866
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy Post Medieval button, dated circa 16th century. The head of the button is sub-circular in plan and plano-convex in section. The front of the button is decorated with a raised 8-bladed impeller design radiating from a central pellet. The blades terminate in a twist which creates a rope-style border around the edge of the button. An integrally cast shank projects from the centre of the reverse. The shank has a rounded terminal in plan and an oval cross section. The shank measures 9.65 x 6.23 x 2.30mm. The terminal of the shank has a circular piercing with …
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0B8417
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy Post Medieval mount or strap fitting, circa 17th century. The mount is a representation of an acorn in a cup. The main body of the mount is sub triangular, or tear-drop, in plan. The wider end has a stem with a blunt triangular terminal at a 90 degree angle. The front is decorated with two parallel incised lines across the middle of the mount. The front of the mount is convex with a flat reverse creating a D-shaped cross section. The reverse is plain with two complete, integrally cast attachment spikes. The spikes are bent towards each other and the touc…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0C4C87
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy Post-Medieval mount or strap fitting, circa 17th century. In plan view, the mount is trefoil-shaped at one end and rounded at the opposing end. There is an incised V-shaped decorative groove delineating each of the foliate forms which is also suggestive of a heart shape. The mount is flat on both the front and reverse creating a rectangular cross section. The reverse of the mount is plain. The stubs of integrally cast attachment spikes are present on the reverse of the mount, one at each end. The spikes are rectangular in cross section. The mount is c…
Created on: Thursday 6th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-74A2A3
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy chape, probably from a knife or dagger scabbard, dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, circa 1350-1600. Formed from folded over sheet metal creating a triangular end in plan view. The chape has a triangular cross section. The thickness of the metal sheet is 1.18mm. The very debased lead alloy is heavily corroded and is peeling away in brittle layers. There is a black residue on the front of the chape. The inside of the chape is filled with soil. Dimensions: 25.72mm x 8.19mm x 7.18mm. Weight: 2.40g A similar pointed chape is recorded in Read (19…
Created on: Tuesday 11th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Feering Parish', grid reference and parish protected.