Record ID: WILT-BF0671
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval to post-medieval lead weight dating to the period c. AD 1100-1900. The weight is conical, measuring 26.07mm in length and 33.03mm at the base. It is undecorated except for four linear ridges extending the entire length of the weight, emanating from the top to the base of the weight. There are also two perforations, one at the top measuring 2.58mm in diameter, whilst the perforation at the base of the weight measures 4.31mm in diameter. The weight weighs 99.24g.
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-2AD5F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead weight, dating to the period 1200-1800. It is broadly circular in shape, measuring 34.74mm in length and 30.28mm in width. It is 14.22mm thick, and weighs 44.79g. The upper face has a raised cross, which spans the length and width of the weight. There is no discernible decoration on the reverse of the weight. The weight has a dark brown patina.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-8AA67A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy medieval weight, possibly fishing weight, dating to the period AD 1200-1500. It is lozenge in shape with a complete circular ringed attachment at the top, and measures in total 77.15mm in length and 29.55mm at maximum width. The ringed attachment has a slightly concave front, measuring 12.15mm in diameter. Below this, there is a lozenge shaped groove, measuring 18.54mm in length and 7.05mm wide. A further groove on the back groove measures 15.91mm in length and 10.83mm in width. The patina is rough, and mid grey in colour. In total, this weight weighs 166.39g. A similar…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BFF9EB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a Roman vessel, dating to the period c. AD 43- 410. This fragment is broadly rectangular in shape, with a reddish-brown patina. It is possibly Roman because it was found alongside a fragment of a Trumpet brooch. The fragment measures 26.94mm in length, 18.69mm in width, 6.20mm in thickness and 4.55g.
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-CDEF64
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval vessel mend, dating to the period AD 1300-1500. There are two sheet metal, copper-alloy rivets, with a diameter of 10.94mm each. What could possibly be a third rivet hole, measuring approximately 7.8mm in diameter, is approximately halfway in between them. In total, this fragment measures 59.76mm in length, 21.29mm wide and 1.34mm in thickness except at the rivets, which are 8.79mm thick. The fragment weighs 10.82g and has a rough patina, being light green in colour with patches of brown.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CE1B24
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval vessel mend, dating to the period AD 1400-1700. It is rectangular in shape, measuring 63.15mm in length, 18.98mm wide (except where it tapers slightly inwards at the middle to a width of 14.93mm) and 1.37mm in thickness, except at the rivet which is 7.39mm in thickness. At the top of the fragment there are two holes, and a further one just above the rivet, which measure approximately 5.5mm in diameter, the edges of which are uneven and have no evidence of once containing rivets. The rivet in situ measures 7.11mm in diameter. In to…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C43EC5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval to post-medieval vessel, possibly jug handle, possibly dating to the period AD 1300-1700. It is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 32.49mm in length, 21.91mm wide, 12.55mm in thickness, and weighs 11.23g in total. There is a possible vertical incision on the outside edge of the handle which is consistent with decoration on handles from the medieval period. The handle has a oxidised orange fabric.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-B8E4F6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Roman coarse greyware, dating to the period AD 43-410. This is most likely a fragment of the body of the vessel, as there is no rim nor other diagnostic features. It is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 35.12mm in length, 32.44mm in width, 5.83mm thick and weighs 11.34grams. There are striations on the inside of the vessel from the wheel.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-FADBD3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete handmade ceramic handle from a medieval vessel. The fabric has a reduced grey core with abundant inclusions. The fragment is 65.05mm in length, 41mm wide and weighs 43.85 grams. On the outside of the handle, where there are three lines of "tear-drop" shaped grooves, approximately five in each line, running parallel to one another. In total, this fragment weighs 22.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9C9882
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four sherds from a Roman Oxfordshire colour coated vessel, dating to the period AD 260-402. What remains of the vessel are four fragments of the main body, stretching from the rim at the top to what is possibly the base. All the fragments are a pale orange to salmon in colour, with traces of grey (the partially fired clay) and soil present. The fabric is quite soft. Each sherd has decoration incised on it, though it can be seen best on the largest fragment. The largest sherd is broadly parallelogram in shape, measuring 57.27mm in height and 51.61mm in width. This fragment contains…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9D780C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman Oxfordshire colour coated ware vessel, dating to the period AD 260-402. The sherd is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 31.66mm in length, 19.02mm in width and 4.22mm in thickness. There is no discernible rim or base in this sherd. The sherd has a soft fabric, and is a pale orange in colour, though there are traces of the grey clay coming through where the slip has worn. On the top right hand corner of the sherd there is a triangular chipped edge. There is a similar chipped corner on the bottom left corner on the back of the sherd. There are no visible inclu…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9E659E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman Oxfordshire colour coated ware vessel, dating to the period AD 260-402. The sherd is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 47.55mm in length, 22.95mm at maximum width, tapering down to 11.66mm and 4.88mm in thickness. There is no discernible rim or base to this sherd. The sherd has a soft fabric, and is a pale orange in colour, though there are traces of the grey clay coming through where the slip has worn. More grey can be seen on the front than on the back and sides of the sherd. There are no visible inclusions. As the sherd begins to taper inwards, the edge …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9EDE75
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman Oxfordshire colour coated ware vessel, dating to the period AD 260-402. The sherd is broadly triangular in shape, measuring 16.72mm in length, 22.03mm in width, which tapers down to 6.97mm, and the thickness is 2.47mm. It is possible that the sherd has a partial rim along the top, however it is unclear. The sherd has a soft fabric, and is a pale orange in colour, though there are traces of the grey clay coming through where the slip has worn. There are no visible inclusions. No discernible decoration can be seen on either side of the sherd. In total, the sherd we…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-F23D53
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pot mend of uncertain date, probably Roman to medieval (AD 43 -1500). A pot repair was used to mend a broken vessel in order to lengthen the period of use after damage had occurred. At maximum, the pot repair measures 35.08mm in length, 27.87mm in width, and measures 10.42mm thick. The pot repair is comprised of two plates of lead (one plate measuring 30.64mm in length and 25.32mm in width whilst the other measures 23.71mm in length and 27.19mm in width). They are joined by a stalk of lead. The patina is largely smooth, with the colour corroding to an off-wh…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ettington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-32FDE6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete ceramic Verwood storage vessel, dating approximately to the period AD 1750-1850. Verwood pottery is produced from the 1600s, but the production increased during the 1700s to include the area in which this was found. This storage vessel can be distinguished as Verwood earthenware due to the fabric being pale salmon-pink in colour, which is most visible in the cross-section of the fragments. The patina of the vessel is largely smooth. What remains of this vessel is in 16 pieces, and the approximate height of the vessel would have been at least 300mm. At the top of th…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-330B3B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ceramic Verwood storage vessel, dating approximately to the period AD 1750-1850. Verwood pottery is produced from the 1600s, but the production increased during the 1700s to include the area in which this was found. This storage vessel can be distinguished as Verwood earthenware due to the fabric being pale salmon-pink in colour. The outer surface of the vessel is dark grey in colour, and the patina of the vessel is quite rough. What remains of this vessel is in 10 pieces. None of the flange or rim survives, so an estimated diameter and height of the vessel are unable …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-33B71F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete ceramic Verwood storage vessel, dating approximately to the period AD 1700-1800. Verwood pottery is produced from the 1600s, but the production increased during the 1700s to include the area in which this was found. This storage vessel can be distinguished as Verwood earthenware due to the fabric being pale salmon-pink in colour. The outer surface of the vessel is light grey in colour, and the patina of the vessel is very rough. What remains of this vessel is in 5 pieces. There is a flange at the top of the vessel, which tapers outwards to the rim by 11.94mm. This was…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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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-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-45ECEE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base and partial body sherd of Surrey Whiteware, dating to 1250-1450. The fabric is mostly smooth, with small stone (quartz and possibly flint) inclusions. The glaze is a speckled mid-dark green in colour and covers the outside surface of the base and walls although there is no evidence of glazing on the inside of the sherd. The base measures 52.68mm in diameter. The width of the sherd is 87.97mm, and has a height of 30.63mm. In total, the sherd weighs 68.53g.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-46325C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded body sherd of early post-medieval (1500-1700) colour-coated earthenware, an oxidised and sandy fabric with a bright-red colour-coating. The outside of the sherd has raised, smooth bumps, some of which appear to be curlicues while the others are sub-circular in shape. The sherd is triangular in shape, measuring 32.25mm in length and 34.61mm at maximum width, 5.38mm in thickness and weighing 4.69g.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-0BC125
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of medieval to post-medieval (1200-1800) copper-alloy cooking vessel, consisting of a fragment of the body and an incomplete leg. The leg is triangular in cross-section, terminating in a worn old break at one end and adjoining the body frament on a curved diagonal. The patina of the leg and body is dark green and both carry traces of a black coating, possibly soot deposits. The fragment measures 67.06mm in length and is 54.39mm wide. The thickness of the body is 2.19mm, whilst the leg is 17.99mm. The object weighs 115.91g. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were wid…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-0C597A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval to post-medieval copper-alloy leg from a cooking vessel, dating to c.1200-1800. It is D-shaped in cross-section, and weighs 154.51. The fragment measures 56.51mm in length and is max.41.18mm wide. The thickness of the leg is max.17.87mm. The front, curved part of the leg is formed of three moulded ridges which run vertically the length of the leg. At the top of the leg part of the curving base of the vesel remains. All breaks are old and worn. The patina of the leg is dark blue-green, but there are traces of a black coating, possibly soot deposits. Crudely ma…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horndean', 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.

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Record ID: WILT-830C65
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of Late Saxon to medieval flint tempered coarseware, dating to the period c.10th-15th century AD. The fabric is sandy, with a dark grey colour and small, off-white flint and mica inclusions. The sherd is undecorated. It measures 45.88mm in length, 29.92mm in width and 7.23mm in thickness. The sherd weighs 13.22g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
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Record ID: WILT-54115C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a Roman coarseware vessel, dating to the period AD 43-410. The fabric is soft and light grey in colour, with some dark grey and black flint inclusions. It is broadly rectangular in shape, measuring 29.31mm in length, 34.56mm in width, 10.55mm in thickness and weighs 12.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9ADD19
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval cooking vessel, dating to the period AD 1200-1700. The fragment appears to be one strip folded around and over itself three times, in a zig zag formation, with a measurement of 26.92mm in length, 46.01mm in width, 24.29mm at maximum depth, tapering slightly inwards to 23.07mm. The thickness of the strip is 0.97mm. At the front of the fragment appears to be some incised linear decorations, which form four incised triangles, descending in size. There is no other discernible decoration, although there is some blackening on the back o…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Record ID: WILT-235E06
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified copper-alloy object, dating to an uncertain period. It measures 20.63mm in length and 19.37mm at the widest point. It tapers down to 11.99mm wide, and is 6.54mm thick. The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape, attached to a now broken circular or semi-circular section. Two incised concentric rings can be seen on this semi-circular section, continuing at the top of the fragment, in between the two breaks. No decoration can be discerned elsewhere on the fragment.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-8769DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy ring of uncertain date. It measures 16.08mm in diameter, 3.52mm in thickness (tapering down to the points) and weighs 1.62g.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-6C5D29
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified object of an uncertain date, probably between the Iron Age and medieval periods (800 BC - AD 1500). It has a broadly rectangular plate, measuring 18.64mm in width, 46.68mm in length and 3.53mm in thickness. Two ends of this rectangular plate have broken, with one across a counter-sunk rivet hole, measuring 7.19mm at the widest, tapering to 4.19mm inside. It is unclear whether there is a second countersunk rivet hole on the other broken edge. Both breaks are old. From one of the long sides is a hook, D-shaped in cross section, which cuts into the plate in a …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-0C955C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified and incomplete copper-alloy cylindrical object, of posible Roman date (AD 43-410). It has one open end and one closed end. Old damage has caused a large, irregularly shaped (but broadly rectangular) tear extending from just below the closed end to the opend end, in a diagonal line. To the opposite side of the cylinder a rectangular loop projects, just below the closed end, for 15.14mm. It is 1.53mm thick and particularly worn along its upper, long, edge. The patina of the object is an olive green/ brown in colour, suggestive of a Roman date. The object measures 25.14mm…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton', 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: WILT-AB3EC1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead medieval token of the Boy Bishop type, dating to the period AD 1400-1500. The obverse shows a mitre, surrounded by a crude legend. There is a solid long cross on the reverse with three pellets in each quarter, surrounded by a crude legend. It probably imitates a long cross penny, and similar to those listed in Fletcher's Leaden Tokens and Tallies, p31. During medieval winter solistices it became a Christian tradition for each town to elect a Boy Bishop whom was paraded around on processions. In the processions, lead tokens were handed out to the crowd to celebrate t…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-D90EEC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval trade token, dating to the period AD 1648-1672. Obverse depicts the mercers' arms, with the legend reading WALTER CHAPMAN. On the reverse there are three letters on two rows (C, with a dot either side, underneath which is WA), which are encircled by a ring, and a legend which reads; IN BATHE MERCER
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ABF826
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead medieval token of the Boy Bishop type, dating to the period AD 1400-1500. The obverse shows a mitre, surrounded by a crude legend. There is a solid long cross on the reverse with three pellets in each quarter, surrounded by a crude legend. It probably imitates a long cross penny, and similar to those listed in Fletcher's Leaden Tokens and Tallies, p31. During medieval winter solistices it became a Christian tradition for each town to elect a Boy Bishop whom was paraded around on processions. In the processions, lead tokens were handed out to the crowd to celebrat…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-AC5407
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead medieval token of the Boy Bishop type, dating to the period AD 1400-1500. The obverse shows left facing bust, surrounded by a crude legend. There is a shield on the reverse, divided into quarters and with a letter in each quadrant, surrounded by a crude legend. It probably imitates a Henry VII groat, and is similar to those listed in Fletcher's Leaden Tokens and Tallies, p31. Obverse inscription: ORA:PRO:NOBIS B:ATE NIC[...] Reverse inscription: SANC/T:NIC/HOLA/E:ORA During medieval winter solistices it became a Christian tradition for each town to elect a …
Created on: Friday 8th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-DFF41D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval token of possibly Thomas Chapman of Walkern, Hertfordshire, dated 1667; Williamson no. 199 (1967, p. 328). The token's surfaces are very worn and corroded. The reverse legend is illegible, but the obverse appears to read THOMAS CO[...]. However no parallel with a 'grocer's arms' obverse appears in Williamson for the surrounding counties. It measures 13.58mm in diameter, 0.49mm thick and weighs 0.31g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Besselsleigh', 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: WILT-65BC69
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead token dating to c AD 1575-1850 (Powell Type 52). The token is complete and is circular. The token is only decorated on one side with a cross extending to the edges of the token. The reverse is undecorated. The patina is greyish-white with reddish-brown and lighter beige marks around the raised relief of the decoration. The token weighs 4.67g and has a diameter of 19.14mm and a thickness of 2.26mm. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they ar…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F9F4DC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing traders' token issued by the City of Bristol and dated AD 1652-1662 (but probably AD 1652). Obverse legend A BRISTOLL FARTHING depicting a circular border with CB (for Civitas Bristol) above [ ]2. Reverse legend THE ARMES OF BRISTOLL depicting within a circular border a port broadside partial view of a three-masted ship under sail and a fort (Bristol's coat-of-arms). Cf Williamson G C (1889), Boyne's Trade Tokens, Vol 1 Elliot Stock, London (later B A Seaby edition 1967) - see Gloucestershire, p 241, No.12.
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
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