Record ID: WILT-C16411
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval cast copper-alloy strap fitting or harness fitting, dating to the period c. AD 1450-1600. It measures 44.82mm in length and 15.87mm in width, the thickness of the fitting is 1.56mm, but the loop is 9.06mm thick. It also weighs 6.09g. The fitting consists of an oval loop, measuring 4.78mm. There are four spiked protrusions, two either side, measuring 10.36mm and 12.94mm wide. In between the set of spikes there is a semicircular curve. The rest of the fitting is broadly rectangular in shape, with two perforations measuring 2.41mm in diameter. One is at the …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-967CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post-medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1567, second coinage, Coronet initial mark, London (Tower mint). North 1997.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 26th September 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: HAMP-7E8A0C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy domed thimble, dating to the period 1500-1700. The thimble has a domed top and slightly flared sides. It measures 19.89mm in length and 19.44mm in width. There are hand drilled circular pits arranged in straight lines across the dome, and scrolling foliage on the walls of the thimble. At the base, 9.73mm from the bottom, are two incised lines which encompass border of incised transverse grooves. Below this border there is no foliate design. The patina of the thimble is dark green, and weighs a total of 4.78g.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7F88B6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval strap-fitting, dating to the period 1500-1700. It is incomplete as one of the integral spiked lugs is mostly missing. Broadly pointed oval in shape, there are two circular knops, one on each point. It measures 33.17mm in length and 18.58mm at widest width, though tapers to 9.78mm at just before the circular knops begin. The thickness of the mount is 9.57mm at the bent integral spiked lugs, tapering to 6.41mm thick. The patina is light green and very shiny. It weighs 1.93g.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Letcombe Regis', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-94BB12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal, possibly for a cloth known as bombazine, and dating to the period 1500-1700. It is incomplete as it is unclear whether it is part of a two or four part seal, though four part seals are more unusual. The cloth seal measures 20.12mm in diameter and weighs 2.74g. One side has the letter "B" next to a crowned possible pair of scissors, all is raised relief; the other side is apparently undecorated. The patina is an off white, with a thin line of dark brown in between the lead.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', 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: WILT-FFE827
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval coin of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period c.AD 1600-1750.This coin has been bent in the form of a love token.
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WILT-29440B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval copper-alloy farthing of Charles I dating to the period AD 1636-1649. Probably Rose type. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2016
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Record ID: WILT-3C3519
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval penny of Elizabeth I dating to the period AD 1580 - 1581 (Second coinage). Tower mint, Long cross initial mark. North, Vol. II, p. 135, no. 2001.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
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Record ID: WILT-CA30C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval double looped rectangular buckle, dating to the period AD 1500-1650. It is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing. The buckle has a smooth patina, and is dark green in colour. It measures 41.15mm in width, 24.65mm in height and weighs 8.46g. There is no discernible decoration on either side. At either side of the central recess bar, from which the now missing pin would have hung, are two circular knops. There are two further knops (broadly trapezoidal in shape) on the other sides of the buckle, jutting outwards from the rest …
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-CB74F6
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval to post-medieval book clasp, dating to the period AD 1500-1700. The book clasp measures 43.82mm in length, 4.19 at minimum width and 15.57mm at maximum width. At the top of the book clasp there is a loop, which although now broken measures 3.81mm in length and would have attached to the back plate. The body of the book clasp is broadly lozenge form in shape, with a broadly rectangular form bisecting this, and another near the base, which is triangular in shape. The decoration on the body of the book clasp are linear punched circles, running parallel…
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-867131
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I, dating to the period AD 1636-1644. CAROLV D G MA BRI obverse depicting a single arched crown with two sceptres in saltire below. FRA ET HIB REX reverse depicting a single rose surmounted by a single arched crown. North, no.2291.
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2017
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Record ID: WILT-74C593
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver coin of an uncertain ruler and date. Uncertain reverse type and mint. The circumference is slightly chipped.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-D8601A
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead post-medieval bag seal, dating to the period AD 1700-1850. It is broadly circular, comprising of both parts but has been squashed or compressed, and so now measures 20.29mm wide, 17.98mm in length and 3.29mm thick. It is slightly dished. On one side, there appears to be a standing figure facing left, and part of the legend or inscription reading "C W S". The inscription on the other face is difficult to discern. The patina is smooth, and a mid-grey in colour. In total, the bag seal weighs 5.88g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-D87236
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead post-medieval bag seal, dating to the period AD 1700-1850. It is broadly circular, comprising of both parts but has been squashed or compressed, and so now measures 13.99mm in diameter and 2.82mm thick. It is slightly dished. There is no discernible decoration on either side. The patina is smooth, and a mid-grey in colour. In total, the bag seal weighs 2.81g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th 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-AA89F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a silver post-medieval French coin, possibly a 4 sols piece, dating to the period AD 1643-1715. Only a portion of the fleur-de-lys on the obverse survives, and on the reverse a small fragment of the fleur-de-lys on a shield.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 13th December 2017
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Record ID: WILT-E66983
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval French douzain of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 1500-1600. The obverse is indiscernible, but there appears to be a cross on the reverse. The coin has been bent slightly.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2017
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