Record ID: HAMP-28B291
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early early-medieval buckle plate, dating to the period c.AD 500-600. The mount is rectangular in shape and has old damage to one corner, where it is missing its rivet and the area of the mount around it. The object measures 32.13mm in length, 25.70mm in width and 2.65mm thick. It weighs 9.41g. Within the mount is an inlaid garnet or red glass rectangular shape, 9mm in length by 5.51mm in width, which is framed by zoomorphic designs. On the long side of the mount there appears to be a quadruped of some description, but the corrosion of the iron rivet in ea…
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Froxfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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
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Record ID: HAMP-294347
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper-alloy composite strap end with a cast integral forked spacer plate, dating to the period 1100-1500. The frame is U-shaped, with two U-shaped sheets of metal, one on either side. These are held in place by a single rivet at the base of each plate (on the curve of the U, almost a point). The terminal is oval in shape. From the curve of the frame extends a zoomorphic moulding, 4.87mm maximum width and 2.28mm in thickness. Beyond a collar at the widest point below the frame are three thicker transverse mouldings with recesses between. The mouldings presumably re…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coombe Bissett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-29D904
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap fitting, dating to the period AD 1-1800. It is D-shaped, measuring 24.98mm in height and 25.68mm in width. The strap fitting is 2.45mm in thickness, except at the iron rivet where it measures 6.02mm in thickness. The flattish part of the frame has a pierced central rectangular element with traces of an iron rivet at its centre. To either side is an area of moulded transverse ridges, most clear to one side with four ridges, a recess between each. The other side is more worn with traces of two ridges. There is no further discernible decoration elsewhere on the str…
Created on: Thursday 15th 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-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-2B78B1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy discoidal domed button, dating to the period 1400-1600. It is circular in plan, 16.11mm in diameter, and has a raised circular knop in the centre, 7.35mm in diameter. From knop to the end of the broken shank, it measures 15.05mm. In total, this button weighs 2.73g. Read (2010, reprint of 2005) illustrates a similar plain button on page 64, no.227, which is dated from the 16th century. Bailey (2004) illustrates a small Tudor button with a similar profile and attachment loop on page 23, fig.7.6, which is dated from the late 15th century to the 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
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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
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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
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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
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Record ID: HAMP-7C41DB
Object type: ANVIL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy probable miniature anvil of uncertain date, probably dating between the Bronze Age and the early-modern period (c. 2350 BC - AD 1800). It consists of a rectangular body measuring 32.22mm in length, 27.03mm in width and 14.31mm in thickness with a conical projection (max. 8.35mm diameter and 14.30mm long) from one short edge and a triangular projection from one long edge. The triangular projection is pointed-oval in cross-section (max.16.5x6.8mm) and rough to touch, unlike the conical projection and rectangular body which are smooth and shiny. The triangular section does…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chitterne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7CF987
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman earring or possibly finger ring, dating to the period 43-410 AD. The object is 25.08mm in diameter, 8.99mm thick except for the central boss which is 14.02mm thick. It consists of an incomplete hoop, a dark olive green/ brown in colour, D-shaped in cross-section with a pair of transverse ridges at one (wider, 4.7x3.2mm) end, narrowing to 2.6x0.9mm at the other end, which bends slightly upwards. The wider end is inserted into a boss, a light green-blue in colour, circular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section (being flat to the reverse). From its oppos…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Liddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7D7816
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead-alloy discoidal domed (measuring 10.64mm in thickness) button, dating to the period 1400-1600. It is circular in plan, 22.35mm in diameter, and has traces of a circular knop in the centre with curving blades around. The edge is a little damaged. From knop to the end of the loop, it measures 17.47mm. The loop measures 8.55mm in diameter. In total, this button weighs 2.73g. Read (2010, reprint of 2005) illustrates a similar button on page 38, no.130. A late 15th/ 16th century date is suggested for this example.
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-7DD927
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete contemporary copy of a copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (Reece Period 17), dating to the period AD 330-335. CONSTANTINOPOLIS, Victory facing left on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint mark uncertain.
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-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-803CA6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy strap end, dating to the period 1250-1450. It is 34.04mm in length, 20.37mm wide and 7.29mm in thickness. The strap end consists of two rectangular plates held together by two rivets. The plates narrow slightly towards the terminal end which is angled and ends in a pointed protrusion. At the terminal end above the protrusion is a rivet still in situ. This is slightly off centre. 24.74mm down the length of the strap end one of the plates has broken off, with the other plate bending after a further 7.61mm. The rivet in the lower plate is still attache…
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-80DB35
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval bar-mount, dating to the period 1270-1400. The bar mount measures 24.44mm in length and 14.17mm in width with a maximum thickness of 9.02mm. It weighs 1.51g. It is incomplete as both rivets are missing, although oxidisation in one of the terminal lobes indicates the presence of an iron rivet. The two terminal lobes are solid and domed to the front with a central rivet hole. The central lobe has a slight hollowing to the reverse and is domed to the front, decorated with five transverse grooves. The majority of similarly decorated bar mounts with c…
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-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.