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.

Record ID: HAMP-8A0878
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver post-medieval (c.1500-c.1800) seal matrix. It weighs 8.83g, measuring 21.42mm in length and 16.76mm in width. The seal matrix has oval face which tapers inwards to a narrowly conical handle and terminates in a circular loop. The juncture between the handle and the loop is marked by two circumferential raised collars. Extending down from these raised collars is a band of hexagonally-faceted ribs, on one of these ribs is the maker's mark. This mark is 2.05mm in length and 1.81mm wide, and contains the letter "H" within a shield. The face of the seal is 16.76mm …
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton', 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: WILT-159705
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval silver gilded finger-ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1550. It measures 23.21mm in diameter, 7.12mm in thickness and weighs 6.66g. The decoration is framed by two ridged rims, one either side, which run the entirety of the finger-ring. In between are triangular sections of raised dots, approximately 21 in each section. Again, these triangular sections are enclosed by a ridged rim, and alternate from top to bottom. There is no discernible decoration or writing in the inside band. Discussion and Date: This style of ring is typical for the very early Post-…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fontmell Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7B5B1C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a silver gilt post-medieval finger-ring, dating to the period AD 1500-1650. The fragment is rectangular in shape, with three bands running horizontally. The central band is plain, but with three incised letters- "ART", with what might be an "H" before and faint traces after the final letter which may be another letter or start of a new word. On either side of this plain band are two bands of raised singular dots, approximately 17 in each row. There is no further discernible decoration on the back, or what would have been the inside band of the finger-ring. Dimensions:…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-1A2A1B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Portsmouth
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman silver finger-ring, dating to the period AD 43-410. It is incomplete insofar as the intaglio which would have been set in the bezel is now missing. The frame of the ring is still complete. It is a Henig Type VIII, measuring 20.57mm in height, 25.58mm in width and weighs 5.89g. The thickest part of the ring, around the hoop, measures 2.01mm in thickness. The bezel measures 1.05mm thick. The hoop has no decoration, until just before the shoulders. On one side, there are two pairs of diagonal incisions, one pair either side. The pair of lines are approximately para…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Portsmouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-AD5D12
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete silver post-medieval dress fastener, probably a cap (or hat) hook, dating to the period AD 1500-1600. This plate resembles a flower, with incisions resembling the folds of the petals and the centre bud of the flower. From the back of this flower plate, where there is no discernible decoration, the hook is attached. It has been flattened on the reverse of the plate and extends between the lower rounded knops. It is circular in cross-section and curls back towards the reverse of the plate in a recurving S-shape, terminating in a sharp hook. Dimensions: The …
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-FBD1F5
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coin hoard of three post-medieval silver coins, one of Louis XIV and two shillings of William III. 1) Silver post-medieval coin of Louis XIV, dating to the period AD 1643-1715. Uncertain mint. Obverse: left facing bust, illegible inscription. Reverse: Cross on top of three fleur-de-lys, encircled. Inscription: [...]MO[...]. Uncertain mint. 21.45mm diameter, 2.38g 2) Silver post-medieval shilling of William III, dating to the year 1697. Uncertain mint, third bust. Obverse: bust of William (third bust) with laureate facing right, inscription: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA. Reverse: crowne…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-00AC89
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of fifteen, and one cut, medieval silver pennies, ranging in date from AD 1180- 1217. All of these coins, with the exception of the cut penny are from the reign of John I. 1) Silver cut penny of Henry II, AD 1180-1185. 19.13mm in length, 9.63mm in width, 0.64g. Obverse: Crowned bust facing out. Obverse legend: HENRICVS REX. Reverse: Short voided cross, four pellets in each quarter. Reverse legend: SAGAR/ON/OXEN Reference: N963. Note: This coin appears to be a Sagar (moneyer) from Oxford, but the "s" in Sagar is not typical for 1b types, as it is reversed. This is more…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-ECA5DA
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
Three complete early-medieval silver sceats found close together (30 m apart). 1) Silver sceat dating to c. AD 720-745. Series H, type 49. Obverse: Crested peacock displaying roundel above, five pellet cross over annulet below neck. Reverse: Small and central moustached face with beaded outline, seven or eight roundels below neck. 12.82mm in diameter, 0.75g, die axis 11. 2) Silver sceat dating to c. AD 720-740. Series K, type 20, 'bust-with-cup' type. Obverse: Draped and diademed bust facing right, knotted wreath ties behind and holding chalice in palm before cross pom…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chiseldon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-AA060E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Julia Domna dating to the period of AD 193-217 (Reece Period 10), DIANA LVCIFERA, Diana standing half left, holding torch with both hands. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-AD1187
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Gordian III dating to the period of AD 238-244 (Reece Period 12), CONCORDIA, seated figure facing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-ADF08B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Septimius Severus dating to the period of AD 193-211 (Reece Period 10), MONETA AVG, Moneta, standing left, holding scales in right hand, cornucopiae in left hand. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-BE3B1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander dating to the period of AD 222-235 (Reece Period 11), P M TR P VI COS II P P, Mars advancing right, holding a spear. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 18th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3CF706
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut short-cross halfpenny of John. Adam moneyer, either London or Northampton mint (AD 1205-1207; Class 5b.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3E2E27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval short-cross penny of John. Ravl moneyer, London mint (AD 1189-1190; Class 2, n.965.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chirton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3F9C53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval short-cross cut halfpenny of Henry III. Nicole moneyer, uncertain mint (AD 1248-1250; Class 3.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded.