Record ID: WILT-80F407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of Henry III, dating to the period AD 1250-1257. Voided long cross with three pellets in each quadrant reverse type. Roberd moneyer, either Durham or Canterbury mint, classes 5a-5c.
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-538C14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I- Edward III, dating to the period AD 1272 to 1377. Solid long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant, Canterbury mint, class 10-15. The coin is in two parts, and the larger fragment has a small bend at the bottom, possibly from the coin being torn in two.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-533515
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval halfpenny of Henry VII- Henry VIII, dating to the period AD 1485-1547. Possibly London mint, solid long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant but most of the legend has been clipped off unevenly.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-52D19C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval jetton, dating to the period AD 1280-1355. Both obverse and reverse have the design of a single pellet in each angle of a short cross moline, with a border of pellets. Examples can be seen in Mitchener p116-117, nos 239, 240 and 252.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C38071
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman Crossbow brooch, dating to the period c. AD 290-400. It is incomplete insofar as only approximately half of the upper body and the lower body extending to (but not including) the foot survives. All that remains measures 55.19mm in length, 26.36mm in width, 6.52mm thick for the upper body and 7.92mm for the lower body, tapering to a point after 37.13mm. There is a distinctive split in this tubular lower body, in which the now missing pin would have been contained. At the very bottom of the brooch, there is one ring-and-dot, broadly central, indicating perhaps that…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-872E39
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic flint flake, dating to the period 4500-2000 BC. This is a tertiary flake with no cortex remaining, broadly triangular in shape and measuring 38.98mm in length and 25.41mm at maximum width. On the bottom left hand side is the bulb of percussion, which is slight, suggesting use of a soft hammer. The flint is a dark brown in colour, with a creamy grey back. In total, this flake weighs 9.11g.
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CE659E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers hlding two standards. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-754C41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval groat of Henry V, dating to the period AD 1413-1422. Thick, single lined tressure around forward facing, crowned bust. POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM/CIVITAS LONDON reverse depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. London mint. Cross pattee initial mark. There is a small bend in the coin below the bust. N1388, (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage, Spink & Son, London, p 69, no 1388).
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-5FCB25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I, dating to the period AD 1280-1281. There is a small nick at the base of the bust. EDW R ANGL DNS HYB with forward facing bust, VILLA BRISTOLLIE reverse type with solid long cross, three pellets in each quadrant. Class 3d, mint of Bristol, N1019. (North, JJ, 1991, English Hammered Coinage, Vol 2, p 28, no 1019).
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-5EABED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver medieval penny of John, dating to the period AD 1205-1207. HENRICVS REX obverse depicting forward facing crowned bust and sceptre, voided short cross reverse, uncertain moneyer and mint, class 5b2, N970ii.
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4F0C1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval threepence of Elizabeth I, dating to the period AD 1580-1582. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV with square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend, with date on top reverse type. Second issue, either long cross or sword initial mark. N1998. (North, JJ, 1980, English Hammered Coinage Volume II, Spink & Son, London, p135, no.1998.)
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-4DF21A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Edward I or Edward II dating to the period AD 1300-1310. Withers type 28. North class 10. London mint. North: 1058.
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-B5222B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, possibly a Jetton, of an uncertain ruler and date. On the obverse, the legend reads [cross] DENIER AD IV, encircling a forward facing bust, wearing a cap. The innermost circle is comprised of evenly spaced and broadly oval notches, and measures 15.84mm in diameter. The obverse has similarities to the bust of nos. 161-162, but the legends are different. On the reverse, there is no discernible decoration. The legend and lack of direct parallels could indicate that this is a coin. (Mitchiner 1988, 106). Cf Mitchiner, M, 1988, The Medieval Period and Nuremberg …
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
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Record ID: WILT-0091AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval half-noble of Edward III, dating to the period AD 1346-1351. Third coinage. Obverse depicts the king standing facing forward in a ship, crowned and armoured, he holds a sword in right hand and a shield of England and France in left hand. Inscription: EDWAR D GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HYB. The reverse depicts a floriated cross with a fleur-de-lys at the end of each arm and an ornamented compartment containing a closed E in centre of cross. In each angle is a lion passant, guardant with a crown above. all is within a double tressure. The inscription reads DOMINE NE IN FRV…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5F030D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Diocletian struck by Carausius dating to the period c. AD 291-292 (Reece period 14). PAX AVGGG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of London: S P//MLXXI. As RIC V.2, p. 551, no. 5var. This is the third example of this coin, with obverse legend IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AIG, in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC. Interestingly, one of the other coins was found in the Harnham Hoard, near Salisbury and now in the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum.
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8DD7BA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper-alloy Roman finger ring with a green glass intaglio setting, dating to the period AD 43-410. It has very thick gilding and under and between this the patina of the ring is quite rough, and dark blue-green in colour. The finger-ring is incomplete insofar as the back of the hoop has broken, possibly relatively recently as the break has not completely re-patinated. The ring weighs 12.04g and is broadly D-shaped, measuring 27.74mm in width and 21.98mm in height. The thickest part of the ring is at the bezel, which measures 11.01mm wide and 5.68mm thick. The bez…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-156107
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax with vertical sceptre and branch. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-6D8DF4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans or Constantius II, dating to AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing one another, each with wreath. Mint of Trier. Reference: RIC volume VIII, p.152 no.194 or 196.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6D6061
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman possible contempory copy of a nummus of Constans or Constantius II, dating to the period AD 348-350. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier going right, dragging a figure/barbarian from a hut. Uncertain mint. All original edges of the coin have been lost.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6D4828
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius, dating to the period AD 286-293. Possibly PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax with vertical spear facing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6D302F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate of an uncertain probably Gallic ruler, dating to the period AD 275-285. The reverse depicts a standing figure holding a cornucopia. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6BB8BD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete middle to late early-medieval copper-alloy strap end, dating to the period 750-1050. It is a Thomas Class B, Type 1, characterised by transverse mouldings and a possible zoomorphic terminal. The strap end measures 37.61mm in length and 8.62mm in width. It has a split end and slightly tapering shaft. It is difficult to ascertain on this particular strap-end whether the terminal is zoomorphic as the moulding is very worn. Of the split end only the reverse plate remains, the front appearing to have been broken in antiquity as the break is worn. There is a chance it may neve…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-2CF1B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate possibly copying Tetricus I dating to the period c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14), Possibly PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding a vertical sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-2CE532
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying an of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type or mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-2CB30A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus or radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-402. Uncertain reverse type or mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-2C8A68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory on prow facing left. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-2C669B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 138-192, uncertain reverse type. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-290AF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver groat of Mary I, dating to the period AD 1553-1554. VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA with cross fourchée over royal shield reverse type. First issue, pomegranate initial mark. North 1960.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-28CBF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I, dating to the year AD 1578. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV with square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend reverse type. Second issue, plain cross initial mark. N1998. This threepence is slightly concave on the obverse.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-28750E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, dating to the year AD 1580. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV with square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend. Second issue, long cross initial mark. N1997.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-282A4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval silver penny of an uncertain ruler, dating to AD1351-1485. York mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-27E4D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN reverse type, depicting Jupiter facing left with Victory, eagle at feet. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-2796EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus possibly of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive walking right with standard. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-2786C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type and mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-2769BE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure facing right, uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-275969
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman radiate of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 260-275 (Reece period 13). Uncertain reverse and mint.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-16C5A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold post-medieval Britain crown of James I, dating to the period AD 1606-1607. Crowned bust (1st) facing right, HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS reverse type depicting square shield crowned with I R at sides. Second series, initial mark- escallop. North (1991), p145, no.2090.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-D995D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete asymmetrical Roman plate brooch, dating to the period AD 100-250. It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing, part of the catchplate has broken and one of the knops has partially broken off. The brooch measures 39.02mm in length and 24.74mm at maximum width. Behind the catchplate is a trefoil protrusion, a small central triangle with an oval area to either side: at the centre of each of this is a stamped ring-and-dot. Beyond are two curving ribs in a triangular fashion, a recessed lozenge shape between, 8.82mm in length and 9.34mm wide. This may have contained ena…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buriton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D84FD7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval (1500-1700) double-oval buckle frame, missing much of one loop and broken close to the narrowed central bar. It measures 23.07mm in length and 22.46mm in width. The pin curls around the bar and then extends 22.46mm in length and measures 3.39mm in width, before tapering to a point. In total, the buckle weighs 3.02g. The patina is quite rough, and a light green in colour.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambledon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D7A2BF
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Middle to Late Bronze Age (c.1500-900 BC) copper-alloy spear. This fragment would have been the very tip of the spearhead, measuring 28.27mm in length and 15.39mm at maximum width. The fragment is lozenge-shaped in cross section and triangular in shape, tapering to a point. The midrib is prominent and tapers on either side to the edges, which are chamfered; the area of chamfering widens considerably towards the tip. The patina for this fragment is very smooth, and dark green in colour. In total, it weighs 7.13g.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheriton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D64DFB
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval pipe tamper, dating to the period 1650-1850. The pipe tamper measures 35.05mm in length and 43.94mm in width. The tamper consists of what possibly is a scroll, clutched in a closed, most likely right hand, fist. The scroll measures 7.35mm in diameter, but tapers inwards before the clenched fist to 3.89mm in diameter. The fist and the curves of each knuckle are denoted by incised grooves, with the thumb a darker brown ridge on the right hand side of the fist. The fist measures 11.23mm in width, but tapers down into the wrist and stem at 4.23mm width. There are …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fareham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-D4C8CB
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, late early-medieval copper-alloy zoomorphic stirrup strap mount, dating to the period AD 1000-1100. It is Williams Class A, Type 1 and sub-pentagonal in shape, measuring 47.66mm in length and 32.01mm at maximum width. The thickness of the stirrup mount is 4.33mm at the iron rivet, with the main body of the stirrup mount being 2.53mm. The decoration on the mount is of two addorsed beasts joined by a central knot beneath the pendant lobe, which is seen here with an iron rivet, remaining in situ. There appears to be an incised groove which extends from the two beasts up and a…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1E9941
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, unidentified object missing its setting and possibly a component part of a multi-sectioned bracelet or similar. The object is rectangular in shape, measuring 22.98mm in length, 7.59mm in width and 2.68mm in height/ max.thickness. In total, it weighs 1.42g. The object has engrailed edges around the top and is hollow inside. The base of the inside surface retains a silver or tin plating or foil with a white substance around the edges, possibly a fixant of some kind. From the short edges a D-shaped in section projection extends, decorated to the top with numerous equidis…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambledon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1DCFF0
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late medieval/ post-medieval gold finger-ring with white enamel decoration and set with pinkish-purple stones, missing one of the stones from the rectangular bezel one to either side of the bezel, as well as much of the enamel decoration. The finger-ring measures 20.39mm in diameter and weighs 3.11g. The back of the hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, undecorated and measures 2.02mm in thickness. The sides of the hoop, leading into the shoulders, are rather more triangular in cross-section with a central, expanding rib as the hoop expands into the shoulders. To either si…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Soberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1D689C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A probably late medieval, 14th century gold finger-ring, a plain hoop, rectangular in cross-section, decorated to the outside surface with four grooved Tau crosses (T-shaped, and so-called because of the Greek letter to which it pertains). The Tau crosses are roughly equidistant, though one is a little out. Three of the Tau crosses are the same way up; the fourth is rotated through 180 degrees. The finger-ring measures 17.22mm in diameter and 1.44mm thick. It weighs 2.48g.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambledon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-195471
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold or possibly gold-plated copper-alloy Late Bronze Age penannular ring, dating to the period 1150-800 BC. The object measures 16.24mm in diameter, is oval in cross-section, and with a gap measuring 2.39mm wide and 3.94mm in height. The thickness of the ring measures 6.59mm. In total, the penannular ring weighs 9.31g. The weight may indicate it is more likely the penannular ring is made of gold, rather than gold plated copper-alloy. There are small indentations on the face of both terminals, probably residual marks from where a stone was wedged between them (with thanks t…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-B0A948
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy post-medieval tobacco jar lid handle, dating to the period 1650-1750. It is a cast handle, possibly in lozenge shape measuring at maximum 11.24mm in length and 13.23mm at maximum width. The protruding collared central boss extends to a short stalk, 3.69mm in width, which expands again as a skirt, broadly 6.2mm wide, to secure attachment to a lid of different material. The patina is rough and is light brown in colour. In total it weighs 3.35g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-B04F77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval single loop buckle frame and plate, dating to the period 1250-1450. It is a D-shaped frame with offset, narrowed bar, from which the pin and folded sheet plate are attached. The buckle and plate measure together 41.34mm in length and 21.13mm in width. The buckle, without the pin and plate, measures 18.04mm in length and 21.13mm wide. The decoration on the outside edge is five ridges and recesses in between. Where the pin comes to rest a recess has been carved within the central ridge, so that there are five recesses and five ridges. This ridge and recess decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-AFDDFB
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A squashed and possibly incomplete early medieval gold disc pendant. The pendant appears to have been squashed both outwards and inwards, with a section possibly missing, or bent below, in the 1 o'clock position (as photographed). The pendant comprises a circular gold sheet to which has been soldered filigree ornament on one face and a separate suspension loop. The suspension loop is a rectangular gold strip, 3.3mm wide max, bent into a U-shape to form a loop at the top of the pendant. The terminal on the front is transverse, while the terminal on the back is V-shaped. The loop has…
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Soberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-AF9378
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman greyware mortaria, dating to the period AD 43- 410. It is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 37.27mm in length and 35.15mm in width. The fabric is greyware and sandy, and orange in colour on either side as it has been oxidised. However, this oxidisation is not fully completed as the original grey colour can still be seen at the centre of the cross-section. The fragment has small to medium inclusions of quartzite, on what would have been the interior of the mortaria only. It measures 7.55mm in thickness and weighs 14.28g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-A03771
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Late Iron Age to early Roman brooch of the Langton Down (Nertomarus) type, dating to the period AD 25-60. It is incomplete so far as the lower half of the bow, catchplate and pin are missing. It has also been squashed. It measures 33.03mm in length and 25.74mm in width. The wings are semi-cylindrical in form and would have had held in place a separately cast copper-alloy spring with six coils. Their front face is decorated with a central oval perforated with three holes. The design is similar to that of Hattatt no.270, 'hooks and eyes' type, with scroll moul…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9FAE86
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman Hod Hill brooch, dating to the period AD 43-70. It is incomplete insofar as it is missing its pin and mechanism. The bow is triangular in shape, measuring 56.05mm in length and 21.98mm at maximum width. What remains of the head is starting to curve round, but the pin and accompanying mechanism have since broken. The head measures 6.69mm in length, and tapers outwards to the side lugs, which are the widest part of the brooch. These side lugs are broadly triangular in shape, and have two raised transverse ridges on each. The body of the bow measures 8.76mm in width, …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9E7153
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman plate brooch, dating to the period AD 150-250. It is incomplete insofar as it is missing its pin. It is broadly circular in shape with considerable edge damage. The mechanism for the pin jutts out from one side, measuring 4.69mm in length and 4.89mm in width. The total length of the brooch is 22.57mm and is 20.09mm wide. Approximately at the centre of the brooch is a circular knop, its rivetted end visible to the reverse. The knop measures 2.11mm in height and 3.95mm in diameter. It is set with what is now red enamel at the centre. There appears to be traces of sun…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9CC26B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman disc brooch, dating to the period AD 80-250. It is incomplete insofar as it is missing its pin, although the edge is somewhat damaged. It is broadly circular in shape, measuring 25.38mm in length and 30.02mm in width. From the catchplate, the brooch measures 6.33mm thick. At the two widest points the broadly circular shape has pointed knops. The brooch is framed by two concentric ridges, approximately 3.22mm apart. Within the smaller of the two concentric ridges, there is a ring of teardrop shaped enamel decoration. These are now light green in colour,…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9C2434
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic New Forest ware indented beaker consisting of the base and part of the walls and dating to the period AD 240-400. The fragment measures 42.86mm in length and 56.22mm in approximate diameter. The remaining walls measure 4.96mm thick, and remain attached to the base. As the walls join the base, there are two incised lines, running concentrically around the vessel. The base measures 31.91mm in diameter. The fabric is sandy, with dark grey slip coating almost all of the external wall, except along most of the top of the vessel. Internally there are only patches…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warsash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-9A3655
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver mount, now in two pieces. It is broadly rectangular in shape and hollow to the reverse, filled with a white concretion that is hard and apparently brittle, with traces of a red colour throughout. The back-plate is missing. The front of the mount is decorated with four triangular cells, the central two being isosceles triangles with one inverted, and the outer two being right-angle triangles placed in opposing corners. The cells are inlaid with coloured glass or gemstone, the corner pieces being dark orange-yellow in colour and the central pair being gree…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8AF38C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17), VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the Wolf of Rome suckling twins. Mint, Trier. RIC Vol VII no.522.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8AC0DA
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy, gilded post-medieval livery button, dating to the period 1880-1904. The front left-hand side of the button is a moulded lion or griffin's head and neck, open-jawed, facing left and resting on a horizontally-placed book. Rising above the head from the book is an arc of small annulets joined with short rectangular sections. To the right-hand side is a pair of crossed oars. Beneath both depictions is a short section of horizontally-placed twisting, imitiative of rope. On the back the button reads: Firmin&Sons LD in the upper hemisphere and 47 Warwick ST Regent …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8A9006
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age silver unit of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates struck for Epaticcus, c.AD 30-45, 'Epaticcus Eagle type. Obverse: EPATI, Bust right. Reverse: An eagle standing left. As ABC 1346, VA 580-1, BMC 2024-2293.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-895FEA
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell, dating to the period 1650-1850. It is complete with iron pea. The bell is 32.12mm in length and 22.53mm in width. The upper hemisphere is rather worn and is decorated with incised gadroons, also known as 'sunburst' design, with the additional decoration of a central groove in each. There are two sound holes, one in front and one behind the rectangular suspension loop. This includes the suspension loop, which has a pierced diameter of 4.17mm. The lower hemisphere is also decorated with incised gadroons, further decorated as…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-881DF7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy post-medieval shot, dating to the period 1600-1800. The shot is broadly spherical, with a casting seam midway around the object. There is the remains of a casting sprue and the imprint of a tool, probably pliers, where the sprue was cut. The shot has a smooth patina, and is blueish-grey in colour. Overall, the shot measures 16.36mm in diameter and weighs 19.04g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-863394
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman Wroxeter type brooch, dating to the period AD 75-200. The brooch measures 65.16mm in length and at maximum width is 15.36mm. Starting from the headloop, which is complete and 5.15mm in diameter, there are two ridges which curve down from the headloop and curl upwards towards the headloop. They are 13.23mm wide. From this the headloop tapers inwards again to the D-shaped plate, which contains the spring mechanism to the reverse. This plate is D-shaped arranged on its side, with the straight edge underneath the headloop. It is along the straight edge that …
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1C5091
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age to Early Roman (AD 20-70) Colchester one-piece brooch. The brooch measures 61.62mm in length and at the wingspan, 14.35mm in width. It is incomplete insofar as the spring, pin and catchplate are missing. At the top of the bow are two protrusions, originally extending into the spring (lower) and forward-facing hook (upper). The top protrusion measures 5.08mm in length and 4.31mm in width, though it tapers slightly in width to 2.16mm. It measures 1.77mm in thickness. The lower protrusion measures 4.82mm in length, curling at the end up towar…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-099E6F
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval sword pommel, dating to the period 1300-1400. The pommel is oval in plan and irregular in section, measuring 44.72mm in length and 51.38mm in width. The thickness of the sword pommel is 39.42mm. In cross-section the pommel appears as a squat cylinder with an enlarged mid-section which gives the pommel a bi-conical form with the tops of the cones truncated and a broad flat band, which forms the middle of the pommel, joining the two truncated conical halves. The broad flat band area of the pommel has two rounded rectangular holes directly opposite each o…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-084967
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete half of a cast copper-alloy two-piece medieval swivel fitting, dating to the period c.1100-1500. This half of the swivel fitting is the 'female' half of the swivel fitting, and has a D-shaped frame. The frame measures 27.76mm in height and is 23.28mm in width. The frame of the loop measures 1.72mm in thickness, widening to zoomorphic terminals measuring 4.55mm thick. These terminal decorations have a prominent brow-ridge and hold in place between them a broadly circular attachment loop, where the 'male' fitting would have been inserted. This attachment loop measures 14.31m…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8DC3BC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman bracelet, dating to the period AD 43-410. It measures 30.43mm in length and 10.41mm in width. Although apaprently flat now, it does not lie flat suggesting it was originally curved. It is decorated with pairs of crescentic punches, seven in total, connected by incised ring and dot decoration, six in total, between. The crescentic punches encompass most of the bracelet, stretching the length of the fragment. There is no discernible decoration on the back of the fragment. The patina is very smooth, and the fragment is grey-green in colour. It weighs 2.56g in total.
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Grey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8CD039
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late medieval to early post-medieval purse bar of Ward Perkins Type A1 or A2, dating to the period c. AD 1450 - 1550. It measures 94.91mm in length and at the central boss (maximum width), it measures 12.76mm. The purse bar is broadly oval in cross-section, except for the central boss which is rectangular in shape. There are zoomorphic mouldings either side of the central boss, one of which would have connected to the rest of the purse bar. The mouldings have since worn, but the prominent brow ridge and open jaws are still visible. It is from these open j…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8AFC5E
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy late medieval to early post-medieval purse bar of Ward Perkins Type A1, Williams Class A1, dating to the period c. AD 1450 - 1550. It measures 62.25mm in length and including attachment flange measures 10.96mm in width, and is largely oval in cross-section. The conical terminal is 6.79mm in length and 8.23mm in width. It is largely dark brown in patina, with patches of light green. The terminal tapers inwards for the neck, which measures 3.42mm in length and 3.62mm in width. After the neck is a collar, measuring 6.99mm in length. It is marked by a groove w…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-88B9D4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy horse harness pendant, dating to the period 1200-1400. It is incomplete insofar as the suspension loop has broken off, leaving only the rectangular projection from which the suspension loop was originally attached. The harness pendant is shield shaped, measuring 26.53mm in width, tapering to a point at 31.31mm length. The harness pendant is 2.91mm in thickness. The motif on the harness pendant is that of the "pelican in her piety", which is a pelican plucking at her own chest to feed her chicks with her blood. This is a common Christian motif of …
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-77F713
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy gilded disc plate brooch, dating to the period AD 200-350. It measures 40.13mm in diameter, and 13.11mm at its thickest. The brooch is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing and the very edge is damaged in places. There is a small circular knop in the centre, measuring 5.84mm in diameter. There is a small hollowed recess at the centre of the knop, but it is unclear if anything was set within this recess. The small knop is surrounded by a slight circular recess, measuring 12.33mm in diameter. Outside of this recess but contained within a concentric ri…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Saturday 6th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-763DED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early-medieval silver sceat of Secondary Phase Series E 'stepped cross type' (type 53) dating c. 710-20. Ref: Metcalf 1993: 243-5. It measures 11.24mm in diameter, 1.49mm in thickness and weighs 0.96g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horndean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-75D88B
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman ceramic building material in the form of a box flue tile, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is broadly rectangular in shape with a triangular edge, measuring 61.67mm in length, 56.34mm in width and 16.59mm in thickness. No original edges survive. The fabric is sandy and oxidised on each side, but has not be oxidised fully through as the centre of the tile is grey. There is decoration on one side of either combed or rolled parallel lines. 38.55mm of the total width has six grooves running in a longitudinal fashion, within which there is a medium to large flint inc…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Havant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-FA5DB4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy late early-medieval mount, dating to the period 950-1100. It is sub-triangular in shape, measuring 28.62mm in length and 30.21mm in width. The thickness is 2.09mm, and it is concavo-convex in profile (the reverse being concave). The front of the mount has Viking Ringerike-style decoration, with a round, iron rivet still in situ in each corner (each in a state of corrosion). Each side of the triangle has two cusps, creating a triangular projection in between each cusp. One of these projections has been damaged, resulting in a V-shaped notch. A raised rim f…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F95CA1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval buckle plate, dating to the period 1150-1400. It measures 25.59mm in length, 17.16mm in width and weighs 3.31g. The two arms on the left extend from the plate, and measure 3.02mm in height. These have broken after the curve. The buckle plate itself measures 20.62mm in length and 17.05mm in width, and is rectangular in shape. The motif within is enclosed by a rim 1.86mm wide. The buckle plate appears to depict three figures, two standing figures with their outside arms on their hips and their inside arms raised upwards. In between them appears to be a seated f…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F73AB9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead token, dating to the period 1500-1800. One face has a broadly rectangular rimmed shape, which has been divided equally and longitudinally in two. On top of this, there is a rimmed triangular projection on top. This triangle has two rimmed lines within which align to form a broadly lozenge shape at the top of the triangle. With these parts together, this shape spans 15.68mm in length and 11.49mm in width. There are other linear decorations on this side. Two rimmed lines approach the rectangular-and-triangular shape, with the lower of the two bisecting the …
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Itchen Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F651F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman Hod Hill brooch, dating to the period AD 43-70. It measures 49.74mm in length and at the side lugs measures 16.89mm in width, though as one of the side lugs is missing the actual width of the brooch would have been approximately 6.4mm wider. The brooch is incomplete insofar as one side lug is missing, along with the shank of the pin. The wings measure 13.26mm in width and 3.47mm in height. They curl forwards to hold the axis bar. The presence of iron corrosion within the wings indicates that the axis bar was made of iron. From the wings extend the bow, measuring…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tichborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-CF4CDD
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible bracelet, of uncertain date but probably dating between AD 900-1800. It is curving in shape and circular in cross-section, with a worn break at either end. If circular, its internal diameter would have originally been c.60mm. Around the outside of the fragment there is moulded transverse ribbing, but aside from this there is no discernible decoration. The patina is a dark purplish brown except at each end, where it is a lighter brown. It weighs 10.59g, measuring 42.69mm in length and 6.41mm in diameter. The purplish-brown colour of the patina is su…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Titchfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-CEFC84
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron spherical object, probably dating to the later post-medieval/ early-modern period, of uncertain function. It weighs 136.29g and measures 33.17mm in diameter. The patina is rough and pitted, and dark brown in colour. PAS colleague Sue Walker suggests '[It] could be from an 18th -19th century lawn cannon, most of them have quite small muzzles but nonetheless are fully functional. Or it could be just the decorative shot that sits next to one'. Peter Reavill comments that iron balls such as this were used as a grinding mechanism in mills.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Titchfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-CC6A91
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval toy miniature cannon, dating to the period c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1750. It measures 33.37mm in length, and is 15.61mm wide across the trunnions. It was cast in one piece with a tapered cascabel with a flared button. The base ring measures at a diameter of 7.91mm, tapering inwards slightly for a recess where the circular vent hole is situated. The vent hole is tiny, measuring 1.43mm in diameter, and is encircled by a recessed vent field, 2.63mm in diameter. After this recess is a raised muzzle ring. 6.58mm along the barrel are the trunnions, one eit…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langrish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6639C1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval oval buckle frame, dating to the period 1550-1650. The buckle is incomplete insofar as the attachments and pin are missing. This buckle has zoomorphic projections, although much of the decoration has since faded. The frame is broadly triangular in cross-section with a bevelled outer edge, measuring 45.51mm in length and 18.71mm in width. It is 3.34mm thick. The zoomorphic projections include faint traces of the mouth at one end and incised eyes, one either side of the head. Behind this there are traces of at least four transverse grooves, but t…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corhampton and Meonstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-95FBF1
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clay smoking pipe, dating to the period 1880-1930. This pipe has a large, triangular fragment missing from the bowl, and much of the stem is missing (am old-ish break). Incomplete, it measures 53.25mm in length and 27.15mm in max.width (at the bowl, tapering to 14.11mm where it joins the stem). The clay at the bowl is 7.21mm thick, and has an off white patina, with patches of grey sooting (from use) to the interior. The stem measures 8.91mm in diameter with a 1.9mm diameter central hole. David Higgins notes: "Damaged spurless bowl form a short-stemmed or 'cutty' pipe …
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gosport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2C343B
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy discoidal domed (10.03mm in height) stud, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is circular in plan, 13.65mm in diameter. From top to the end of the shank it measures 16.77mm. In total, this stud weighs 1.02g, and has a dark green patina, though there are patches of white on the dome, underside and shank.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-2C17CF
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy discoidal domed (10.03mm in height) stud, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is circular in plan, 12.44mm in diameter. From top to the end of the shank it measures 19.34mm. In total, this stud weighs 0.89g, and has an off white patina.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-2BDFB6
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy discoidal domed stud, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is circular in plan, 12.54mm in diameter. From top to the end of the shank, which has a slight curve at the end, it measures 16.48mm. In total, this stud weighs 0.64g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-282E77
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late early-medieval, copper-alloy zoomorphic strap-end, dating to the period 1000-1100. It is a strap-end of Thomas' Class G, measuring 33.49mm in length and 10.16mm at maximum width. It is parallel-sided with a wedge-shaped split end but missing most of its openwork tongue which would have depicted a sinuous beast with an asymmetrically interlaced body. This would have emerged from the protruding animal mask located at the narrower end of the wedge-shaped body, opposite to the split end. At this point (just before the mask) the body is at its narrowest, measuring 5.87mm wi…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-2773FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete early early-medieval (Anglo Saxon) copper-alloy pin from Type F penannular brooch, dating to the period 410-700. The pin's loop is in the form of a hollow cylindrical or drum-shaped element, presumably cast as one with the shaft. The loop is circular in cross-section and measures 8.41mm in diameter and 11.07mm in length. It is 1.89mm thick. There are prominent rims at either open end, a wide furrow next to each and at the centre two ridges to either side of a raised area. Where the shaft extends from the loop, this central raised area is widest, the two ridges to either sid…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-6EC122
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy strap end, dating to the period 1350-1450. It is a composite strap end composed of two plates joined by a spacer. The rivets are well concealed, but there is one rivet at the top of the strap end in the centre. The strap end is broadly rectangular shape with a small knop projecting from one end, and three knops projecting from the other. It is plain with no decoration, but has a dark green patina. The strap end measures 25.64mm in length and 13.61mm wide.The weight is 3.10g. For parallels, a similar strap end is in Egan, G., Pritchard, F. (1991), p. 143, no.…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-6E2D7C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Iron Age brooch probably of La Tenè I type, dating to the period 400-200 BC. All that remains of the brooch is the pin, which has a dark brown patina. There is a small notch at the top of the pin, measuring 2.45mm in length and 2.83mm in width. It reveals a lighter brown recess. Opposite to this there is an incised line, which extends 24.6mm the length of the pin. In total the pin measures 45.48mm in length, 2.83mm in width and tapering down to a point. It weighs 1.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-C2A242
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Late Iron Age/ Roman (AD 20-70) Colchester one-piece. The brooch measures 35.72mm in length, 8.17mm wide at the wingspan, and weighs 1.62g. It is missing the pin and pin mechanism. There are two loops at the top of this brooch. The top loop turns back on itself over the bow and is open; this would have formed a forward-facing hook. The bottom loop is beneath this, and extends away from the bow of the brooch. This loop is closed, and measures 2.28mm in diameter; it woudl have extended into the spring mechanism. Aside from the two loops, there is no further…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-C16556
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman plate brooch, dating to the period AD 150-250. The brooch is oval in shape, measuring 31.35mm in length and 23.03mm in width. It weighs 6.68g. The flat plate is divided into three zones by two reserved metal ridges concentric with the oval outer rim. The patina of the central zone is lighter than the two outer zones, which is off white in parts. The rest of this zone is a lighter green, with a few patches of light brown. The other two zones are mostly light brown in patina, with patches of light to mid green. There is no trace of decoration on either s…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-5B4398
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy musket ball, dating to the period 1600-1700. It is 20.32mm in estimated diameter, and weighs 29.83g. The ball has a smooth, yellow-grey patina, and has been flattened on one side. There is a small lip protruding from this flattened side, and is probably the result of casting. Dr Natasha Ferguson writes: "The weights are consistent with musket balls from the 17th - 18th century being around 1oz each. Musket balls bores are measured on the number of balls you can make from a lb of lead, so with 16 oz in a lb that would make it a 16 bore. Both have been impac…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colden Common', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5B2418
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy musket ball, dating to the period 1600-1700. It is 16.23mm in estimated diameter, and weighs 30g. The ball has a smooth, yellow-grey patina, and has been flattened on one side. Dr Natasha Ferguson writes: "The weights are consistent with musket balls from the 17th - 18th century being around 1oz each. Musket balls bores are measured on the number of balls you can make from a lb of lead, so with 16 oz in a lb that would make it a 16 bore. Both have been impacted with the second ball showing the typical radial grooves on the flat side as it comes into contac…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colden Common', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-5AC48E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead, probably a variant of the Taunton-Hademarschen type (Dr Dot Boughton, pers. comms. November 2016), dating to the period 1300 BC-1100 BC. This socketed axehead has concave sides and short broad neck. The neck has been broken in a jagged fashion, and reveals a small hollow within which measures 11.17mm in length and 6.53mm in width. This hollow does not appear to extend through the entire axehead. The axehead measures 41.31mm in length, 18.15mm at the neck, expanding in width to a flared cutting edge to 25.18mm. The neck of th…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crondall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-582083
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Strip Bow brooch, dating to the period AD 25-70. The brooch is missing wings, pin mechanism and catchplate. The lower bow has been bent backwards at an approximately 90 degree angle, just above the catchplate. With this bend, the brooch measures 45.05mm in length, but without it would have measured approximately 57.1mm. It is triangular in shape, at its widest at the top it measures 12.59mm, tapering to 2.79mm just before the bend. After this bend, it widens again to 5.63mm. In total, the brooch weighs 3.42g. The decoration on the front of the bow is of t…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Odiham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-441778
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval pommel from a sword or dagger dating to the period 1150-1450. AD. It is hollow and sub-spherical in form, measuring 16.07mm in height and 17.71mm in width. One face has a smaller hole, measuring 7.64mm in diameter, opposite this is a larger hole. This larger hole has four incisions on the corners, and measures 10.61mm in diameter. The two faces without holes have been flattened. In total, the object weighs 7.21g. The face bearing the larger hole and incisions is flat and would have allowed the tang of the cutting implement to fit snugly against…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Grey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-4337BA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative (T-shape) brooch with incomplete spring mechanism, dating to the period AD 50-150. It measures 14.05mm in length and 25.13mm, which is also the maximum wingspan. The brooch is missing most of the spring mechanism and the lower half of the bow, along with the catchplate and pin. In total, the brooch weighs 2.69g. The patina of the brooch is a light green. On the bow there are two ridges, 1.84mm apart, running parallel to one another down the length of the brooch. Aside from this, there is no additional decoration on the front of…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Grey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-99BFCD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy cast medieval handle and zoomorphic handle lug from a chafing dish, dating to the period 1250-1500. Overall, the fragment weighs 30.28g, measuring 25.12mm in height and 32.59mm in width. The handle is incomplete, having broken off (old damage) after 18.19mm after the right angled bend. It is square in cross-section (5.9x5.6mm). Between the handle and the lug is a separate loop, measuring 25.24mm in length and 16.65mm in width. Below the loop is a moulded ridge, which connects the loop to a short shaft with a smooth, worn end (probably not broken) measur…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-325E20
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval early stock jetton of Tournai, 'crown' issue, dating to the period 1415-1497. Obverse: Royal crown with three rosettes across body. Fictitious legend: + NONCON[...]NOME[...]E (lombardic Ns and Ms). Reverse: Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in four-arched tressure: 'A' in internal and external angles Reference: Mitchiner no.629.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-3093FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), second issue, plain cross initial mark, struck at the Tower of London and dated 1578 on the coin. Reference: North 1998.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2F7BD6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval silver open thimble of probable 17th century date. The body of the thimble is formed from a strip of sheet metal, 0.74mm thick, wrapped around to form a cylinder. The two ends no longer join and leave a gap which measures 0.48mm at the top and 1.98mm at the base. In shape, the cylinder tapers towards the top. The thimble is now squashed into an irregular sub-oval. It may have originally had a domed top. The inner surface of the cylinder is undecorated except for a maker's mark, a ligated AB. The outer surface is decorated with lines of circular punches with a plain …
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.