Record ID: PUBLIC-999A58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy trade weight, dating to between AD 1714 and AD 1760. The weight is circular in plan. The item's weight (0.484oz), suggests it was used as a half-ounce weight. The front face is recessed below a raised rim, and has three stamps; Crown over 'G' - the royal cypher, the sword of St Paul - the City of London Guildhall mark, and an ewer - The London Founders' Company mark. The relative positions of the stamps indicate it could have been made during the reigns of George I or George II (Read, 1995). The surfaces are worn and have a dark green patina.…
Created on: Sunday 6th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd September 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-13B448
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy pot foot, probably dating to AD 1500-1700. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan and D-shaped in cross section, with a flat back and convex front. The front is cast into five longitudinal ribs with a thick, corded transverse collar dividing the leg from the foot. Dimensions: length 50.5mm; width 29.9mm; thickness 18.1mm; weight 91.81g. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and cooking. Butler et al (2009:4) suggest there were four main types of leg used. This is a Type C which they suggest was…
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2018
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Record ID: DEV-681B40
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval tin alloy token of James II (AD 1685-1688), dating to 1688. An "American plantations token", uncertain type. cf. examples published by Newman (1964: plate LVI). Such tokens were valued at one 24th of a Spanish real, or one and a half farthings. Minted in the closing months of James II's reign and intended for use in the colonies, it is doubtful that the tokens were ever officially authorised for circulation and there is no evidence they ever circulated in North America (Newman 1964: 324).
Created on: Saturday 24th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DE88A9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late early-medieval copper-alloy strap-end, dating to between c. 900 and 1100. The item is a simple version of the Thomas class E, Type 1 'Winchester-style' strap-end, its design representing 'inhabited plant scrolls' (Thomas 2004). The more ornate and less common examples of this type have more intricate detail and zoomorphic elements. The item is tongue-shaped, with a raised relief and openwork terminated by a thick transverse bar, above which is a flat plate, recessed on the front, containing evidence of three perforations by which it was attached to a strap. The o…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A5D8E5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Medieval copper-alloy composite strap-end, dating to between AD 1350 and AD 1450. The strap end consists of a trapezoidal box shape formed from copper alloy sheet, open at one end. Two iron rivets remain in situ at the open end. The remnants of an openwork decoration are present at the tapered end which has corroded away. The front face is rounded at the sides and bears a stylised blackletter inscription within a rectangular border which appears to read "ihc". The rear side is flat and undecorated. The surface is worn and corroded, and has patches of light …
Created on: Monday 18th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4FF686
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of late early-medieval (Late Anglo-Saxon) date, or slightly later (c. 11th century). The mount can be classified as a Class A, Type 8 example, comparable with those at the more debased end of the spectrum catalogued by Williams (1997, 49; fig. 33; nos. 146-153). The mount is sub-triangular with two shallow small knops at the base, corresponding to the en-face animal heads that protrude from the base of such mounts. It has three rivet holes, two of which contain the corroded remains of iron rivets: those at the base. The rivet hole at the ape…
Created on: Monday 21st April 2014
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
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Record ID: DEV-73C0BD
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval rowel spur, probably dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. The arms of the spur are plano-convex in cross section, terminating in a figure of eight-shaped terminal deliniated by a transverse collar. One terminal is missing. The neck follows a U-shaped curve, with a longitudinal ridge on its underside. The following a simple collar the neck bifurcates into the rowel box, with two straight, plano-convex sectioned arms terminating in a perforated lug, also deliniated by a collar. The rowell and axis bar are missing; traces of iron corrosion remain in the perforations. …
Created on: Saturday 12th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-63ECC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl, or possibly a lead weight of unknown date. The item has a domed, shouldered top which tapers to a flat base. A sub-circular perforation runs through the centre, both ends of the hole have been crushed inward. The surface of the item is undecorated and is very worn, and has a creamy brown coloured patina. While many similar examples of lead spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dating from the Roman period to the Post-Medieval period, the use of lead for their manufacture may have increased during the late 14th century to cope with thick…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6CC847
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Seal Matrix, dating to between AD 1250 and AD 1350. In plan, the seal matrix is of a pointed oval (vesica) shape. The reverse has an integral raised rib running centrally down the rear which also forms a suspension loop at the top. The suspension loop contains a rusted iron fragment, which robably once provided the means for attachment or suspension of the object. The front surface is worn and corroded, and bears a depiction of a human figure which appears to be sitting, possibly with a child. There is a legend in Lombardic script around the edge which is partiall…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EF2B92
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval to Post-Medieval dagger or sword scabbard chape, possibly dating to between AD 1400 and AD 1600. The chape is of sheet construction in the form of a flattened, truncated cone. A butt seam runs down one narrow side. The attachment end is scalloped, and decorated with two transverse grooves. The truncated end terminates in a sealing cap. The surface has a light to dark olive green coloured patina. A similarly styled chape is recorded on the database: see HAMP-F08B72. Length: 62.62mm. Width: 22.76mm. Thickness: 9.33mm. Sheet thickness: 0.78mm. Weight: 16.33g.
Created on: Saturday 28th June 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th September 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-005611
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy purse pendent frame, dating to between AD 1450 and AD 1500. The frame is L shaped in cross section, and appears to be broken approximately at the mid-point. The tip of the surviving tapered end is also missing. The frame curves and broadens to a constant width of 6.3mm, with 1mm drilled sewing holes spaced at regular intervals along the inner edge. The side of one hole is partly visible at the old break, where it has created a weak point. The surface of the frame is worn, with traces of file marks and areas of light green patina. The front…
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-3D4C67
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast lead-alloy powder charger cap of 17th century date. The cap is a sub-circular cup shape, with a flat base and vertical sides, and a lip around the rim. There is a single integral suspension loop at the base, which would have been used to secure the cap to both a gunpowder flask and a bandolier, via a looped cord (Courtenay, 1988, FRG Datasheet 11). The cap is mis-shapen and damaged, with old cracks and splits. The surface is plain and undecorated, with areas of light brown patina. Worn by British infantry musketeers, the cap formed the lid of a gunpowder charger …
Created on: Friday 2nd May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A91080
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval cast lead alloy powder charger cap, of 17th century date. The cap is very worn and has been squashed flat, but was originally a sub-circular cup shape, with a flat base and slightly flaring sides. The integral suspension loops are missing. The suspension loops would have been used to secure the cap to both a gunpowder flask and a bandolier, via a looped cord (Courtenay, 1988, FRG Datasheet 11). The surface of the cap is plain and undecorated, with areas of light brown patina. Lead caps of this type are often found on English Civil War battle sites. Similar …
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2015
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Record ID: DEV-279513
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead alloy late medieval pilgrim badge depicting Saint Giles, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1300. The badge consists of a rectangular plate with a sub-circular sewing loop projecting from each corner. A further large sub-circular projection at one short end accomodates the halo'd head of the saint, who is depicted standing, bearded and tonsured with his head within a beaded halo. The saint holds a crozier in his left hand and with his right is obscured but is probably raised in blessing (by comparison to other examples). The base of the saint's vestments are fil…
Created on: Saturday 14th April 2018
Last updated: Saturday 25th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4339C3
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball was originally spherical; it is now flattened, probably as a result of impact against a hard surface after firing. The surface is pitted and has a pale cream coloured patina. Diameter: 21.21mm. Weight: 13.49g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4196B2
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical and is worn, with no indentation that might suggest it was fired. A casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface patina is a pale cream colour. Diameter: 17.43mm. Weight: 26.81g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42B2BA
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical and pitted, a casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 16.43mm. Weight: 14.93g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42E223
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical, a casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface is pitted, the patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 16.12mm. Weight: 24.02g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-42F599
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval lead musket ball dating from between c. AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is sub-spherical and is slightly flattened, possibly as a result of impact after firing. The surface patina is pale cream in colour. Diameter: 18.64mm. Weight: 35.71g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4308AE
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy musket ball dating from between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The musket ball is spherical and does not appear to have been fired. A casting seam and sprue are visible. The surface is pitted with a pale grey patina. Diameter: 17.58mm. Weight: 30.18g.
Created on: Saturday 14th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th March 2015
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