Record ID: WILT-6209FC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gilded medieval or post-medieval buckle plate, dating to period AD 1400- 1700. The plate is formed from a rectangular sheet of copper-alloy which has been folded in upon itself. There ia recess for the pin. The plate have five perforations which would have held 5 rivets, holding both sheets of copper alloy in place. Three of of these five rivets are still intact, the rest are either completely missing or partially damaged. The plate is bent and is further damaged by having the posterior sheet of metal partially missing. The buckle frame would have been originally at…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-619F7F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval single loop buckle dating to the period ADc.1350-1450. As well as being D in shape, the loop of the buckle is D shape in cross section, with bevelled edges and a knop on the far edge. The pin is complete. The buckle plate is formed of a sheet of copper-alloy which has been wrapped around the pin bar with a recess to hold the pin. This sheet has one rivet, which is located at the distal end of the sheet and can be clearly seen through both sheets of copper alloy. To the reverse the sheet is narrower and shorter. The length of the buckle is 32.2…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4FA16B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn medieval silver penny of Edward III, probably Third (Florin) coinage dating to AD 1344-1351, mint of London.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4F6C9B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1301-1305. Newcastle upon Tyne mint. Class 10ab. North: 1038-1039.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4DD883
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of an uncertain ruler, dating to AD 1351-1485. Durham mint.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4DC9A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval voided long cross cut farthing of Henry III dating to the period AD 1251-1265. Probably Class Va-Vb, Henri moneyer, uncertain mint
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-4DA8B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver incomplete medieval penny of an uncertain ruler dating to AD 1351-1485. Mint of York.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3962CF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast made medieval copper alloy once piece bar mount dating to c AD 1350-1400. The mount has a central circular section with a circular perforation. From each side of this section are short flat rectangular sections which extend at opposite sides. These terminate with circular lobes, each with a rivet hole. Both rivets remain intact, and the entire mount remains undecorated. The mount weighs 1.49g and measures 31.71mm in length. The circular section is 8.10mm in diameter and it is 2.21mm in thickness. Please see Read, B, 2001, Metal Artefacts of Antiquity Volume On…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-389ADC
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval English copper alloy jetton of the sterling head type, dating to the period AD C. 1280-1340. Obverse: Class 10 bust, in circle: boarder, pellets and rosettes. Reverse: Long cross patonce design, rosette-pellet clusters in ach angle : boarder, pellets and rosettes. Mitchener: cf 106. There is a small central perferation.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-360F1C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sexfoil, convex sheet mount of medieval period AD 1350- 1400. The mount has been die-stamped so that each foil stands up from the next and also has a central perforation. The entire mount remains undecorated, but holds a green patina on all surfaces. It is 13.75mm in diameter and 3.92mm in height. The central hole has a diameter c1.92mm. It weighs 0.46g. Read, 2001,Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, pages 13 and 15, fig 9 no. 103, and WILT-378FE1 on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-253C63
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end dating to the medieval period AD 1200- 1500. The composite strap end has been constructed of two sheets of copper-alloy and a spacer. There is a perforation on both sheets to hold a rivet, which partially survives. The length is 18.74mm, the width is 8.71mm, and the thickness is 3.16mm and its weight 1.27g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-231F21
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, dated to the medieval period of 1475 AD to 1600 AD. The bar fragment is V shaped in cross section and is curved. The edges are smooth, and both ends are broken. The front face is inscribed: [...GL]ORIA followed by niello inlay.There are two small perforations (side by side) on the front face which would have been utilised as an attachment point for the purse. The reverse is undecorated. The length of the purse bar is 49.12mm, the thickness is 4.72mm and its weight is 7.60g. Ward Perkins (1940:169) suggests metal framed purses first became…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-229FEE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval to post medieval double loop buckle dating to the period AD 1350- AD 1650. The buckles frame creates oval shaped hoops which are D shaped in cross section. It remains undecorated on both sides. The pin is attached to the central strap bar by being wrapped around. The edges of the frame are bevelled, and there is a break point on the left corner, closest to the strap bar. The height is 22.03mm, width is 35.97mm, thickness is 6.11mm and it weighs 8.06g. A very similar example can be found in Whitehead (2005) "Buckles" page 53 No.291 and page. N…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BC71B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount with two rivet holes, dating to the period ADc.1350- c.1400. The mount consists of a rounded body with one terminal lobe (there would have orginally been two). The surviving lobe still has its rivet intact. The body is decorated with four ridges and have tiny grooves inbetween each one. The rounded body and the lobe is concave at the back. The length of the mount is 18.52mm, the thickness is 3.11mm, the diameter of the central hemisphere is 11.67mm and the weight is 1.89g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of …
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-BC2A21
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy composite strap end, dating to AD 1350-1450. It is a composite strap end composed of two plates joined by a spacer. The rivets are well concealed. The strap end is broadly rectangular shape with a small knop projecting from one end, and three knops projecting from the other. The strap end measures 25.17mm in length and 13.85mm wide and 2.86mm in thickness. The weight is 3.12g. Egan and Pritchard (1991) "Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from excavations in London". p. 143, no. 660. Examples can also be found on the PAS database WILT-A7EB29 for example.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A6CBA4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle pin, dating to the medieval to post medieval period AD1400- AD 1700. The buckle oval in cross section and would have attached itself to a central bar of a buckle by the open ended hooks. There is also a notable ridge (almost like a decorative boarder) on the main body of the pin, just below the attachment hook. The pins end is pointed, but fairly rounded. The entire object remains undecorated. The pin is 45.12mm in length, 3.85mm in diameter and 3.92g in weight. Please see WILT- 91B037 on the PAS database for similar.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-3F6DA5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle post-medieval dating to the period AD c.1500-1600 The buckle is rectangular in shape with a curved frame, making he central strap bar offset and set back from the frame. The bars which are either side of the strap bar are decorated with four rabbets. These rabbets are decorated with transverse lines and grooves, giving a brick like effect. Om each end of the central strap bar are bifid knops. The height of the buckle is 34.62mm, the width is 25.80mm and the weight is 20.47g. Please see Whitehead (2003) "Buckles 1250-1800" page 77, No. 476 for…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th June 2018
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Record ID: WILT-3B4199
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy silver penny of Edward I, dating to the period AD 1300-1310. London mint. Class 10cf2
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FEBFE8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount with two rivet holes, dating to the period AD c.1350- c.1400. The mount is composed of three hemispheres, one large centrally, and two small ones either side. The posterior surface of the central hemisphere is hollow, and the two smaller ones has the shanks of the rivets protruding through. The central shape is decorated with a series of 5 horizontal lines and one vertical, which appear to be made out of dots. The length of the mount is 16.27, the thickness is 3.60, the diameter of the central hemisphere is 8.96 and the weight is 1.16g. Pleas…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FEA026
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount with two rivet holes, dating to the period AD c.1350- c.1400. The mount consists of a rounded body with two terminal lobes. Both lobes show a central hole for the inserction of the rivets, one of which is still in place. The body is decorated with four ridges and grooves. The rounded body and the lobes are concave on the back part. The length of the mount is 18.02mm, the thickness is 3.46mm, the diameter of the central hemisphere is 8.81mm and the weight is 1.23g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Find…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FBBE7E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy impersonal seal matrix, dating to the period AD 1300-1400. The seal matrix is circular with a loop on the reverse, with a depiction of the paschal lamb (with a halo and standard), and has the legend bordering the lamb. The legend reads ECCE AGNUS DEI. It measures 18.56mm in diameter and weighs 4.93g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom". Page 78, No.594 for similar.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-FB678A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made piece fragment of a strap-fitting, dating to the medieval period AD 1250-1400, From the broken section of the object, it could have been a square hook attachment. Beneath this iw an undecorated rectangular section. Below this are two raised bands of copper alloy placed horizontally. The next shaped section is irregular. The parallel edges slant outwards, then dip inwards and follow down straight until the next section. This area also has a small central perforation. This section is boarded off with another set of two horizontal raised bands. T…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-AA518E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval annular buckle dating to AD 1400 - 1500. The buckle has its central bar, but the pin is missing. It is circular in shape, with a sub-rectangular cross-section. It is rather smooth in texture and holds a green patina with black marks that may be traces of black lacquer. The buckle is rather small, coming 21.74mm in diameter, 2.40mm thick and weighs 3.02g. Whitehead (2003) "Buckles 1250-1800" illustrates a very similar buckle p46 no269. This would have been a waist or sword belt buckle.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A93963
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval domed button, most likely dating to the medieval period AD 1400-1500. The object has a circular bioconvex solid head with indented dotted lines radiating outwards, but not directly from the centre. The top centre of the head is plain. The shank is looped, but not central to the shank, giving it a wonky appearance. The object has a dark, brownish green patina. Overall, the height of the button is 15.05mm, the diameter of the head is 10.25mm and the weight is 3.04g. For the general shape and composition of the button please see Read (2005), "Met…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-7E42C8
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast made copper alloy medieval sexfoil annular brooch, dating to the period AD 1300- 1400. The brooch frame is hemispherical in section, with a complete copper alloy oval section looped pin. The sexfoil design is basic, with no decoration and compromises of six rounded protrusions and six internal points. The diameter of this brooch is 31.26mm, the thickness of the cross section is 1.88m and the overall weight is 3.54g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A Catalogue of Small Finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom" page 111, Figure 79, N…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-188638
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the medieval period AD 1300- 1400. The object is lozenge in shape with a circular suspension loop. This is currently damaged, and the perforation is filled with iron corrosion. There is evidence of potential red enamel, but the majority has worn away. Despite this, the Royal Arms of England's design consisting of three lions facing left can still be seen. The height of the pendant is 43.03mm, the width is 28.87mm, the thickness is 3mm and the weight is 11.80g. Please see Read (2001) "Metal Artefacts of Antiquity. A…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: WILT-1317FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1299-1305. This penny is a mule with a Class 10 obverse and a Class 9b reverse. The inscription for the obverse occurs from class 10 onwards and it is suggested as a Class 10ab. The reverse has the distinctivr pot leg N whereas the obverse is barred. Mint of London.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EE5118
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman or medieval lead weight dating to c AD 43-1500. Its cross section is D shape, but it appears to be rather flat, compared to other weight specimens. It could be suggested that the weight was unintentionally squashed or cut at some point. Despite these physical changes, the weight still has a central perforation, and on the anterior surface, a raised area of lead giving the weight a bee hive like effect. The central perforation is c9.74mm in diameter. It weighs 33.04g and measures 28.29mm in diameter and is 8mm thick/in height.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EE2F51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman or medieval lead weight dating to c AD 43-1500. It is D shape in section, with a central perforation. Around the entire centre of the item is a ridge. One area of the item has suffered significant damage. Evidence of this is a diagonal line, which almost resembles a chisel or deep cut mark. The central perforation is c8.34mm in diameter. It weighs 34.29g and measures 21.70mm in diameter and is 14.90mm thick/in height. c.f WILT-17C82B on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EC8E1C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy beehive shaped thimble dating to the medieval to early post medieval period AD 1400- 1550. The thimble is cast made (which is very usual (Holmes 1991), and is domed in shape, with flared sides and a rounded tonsure top. The recognizable indentations covers the whole item. They starts at the tonsure top and spiral down until c. 1cm before the base edge. Below is a rim, with two faded circumferential grooves. Overall, the height of the thimble is 25.98mm, the diameter is 22.96mm, the thickness is 2.44mm, and the weight is 15.75g. c.f Holmes (1991) "Sew…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-8418F8
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy French jetton, possibly the quaterfoil type, dating to the period AD 1200- 1400. Uncertain issuer, and reverse type.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: WILT-82BA49
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron and copper alloy tinned unidentified object, potentially dating between the medieval and post medieval period AD 1200- 1800 The object is sub triangular in shape with a square shape tip rather than an acute angle. The widest edge of the object has five uneven knops, the edges which taper and small base edge are straight and clean cut. On the top of the plate of the item is a small oval aperture. There tinning is also located on the plate and there is also evidence of dots for decoration. On the reverse side of the object is a fragment of a second layer which is highly corro…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-80E67B
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead stylus dating to the period AD c.1100- c.1700. The fragment is small and stout (28.281mm in length). There is no pointed tip, so this fragment could be a fragment of the main body of the stylus. Both of the break point exposes the internal cavity which is filled with lead. The colour of the object is off white, and it is tubercle in cross sections. The diameter of the body of the stylus is 6.17mm and it weighs 8.45g. This fragment is parrallel to WILT-80C827. Styli of lead are known to have been in use from the Medieval to post-medieval periods and ar…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-80C827
Object type: STYLUS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead stylus dating to the period AD c.1100- c.1700. The fragment is small and stout (32.31mm in length). The pointed tip which would have been used them to write with shows evidence of work, scrapping, chiselling etc. The break point exposes the internal cavity which is filled with lead. The colour of the object is off white, and it is tubercle in cross sections. The diameter of the body of the stylus is 6.88mm and it weighs 10.58g. Styli of lead are known to have been in use from the Medieval to post-medieval periods and are thought to have been used as often…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-45521A
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval hook, dating to the period AD c.1200- 1400. At the top is a large conical stop from the base of which protrudes a long D-sectioned integral hook which curves forward at the tip. The stop is thicker than the hook and has a sub-circular cross-section. It is shallowly faceted, and tapers to a zoomorphic terminal. The animal head has moulded snout-like nose and jaws, the mouth being open, and long angles ears at the sides. The eyes are indicated by low angled brows. The hook travels straight down from the centre of the stop before developing into the ho…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: WILT-44CAEE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval D shaped buckle dating to the period AD c.1350-1450 As well as being D in shape, the loop of the buckle is D shape in cross section, with bevelled edges and a knop on the far edge. The attachment component of the pin is integral to the plate, but the rest of the pin is missing. The sheet of the plate is securely attached to the straight edge of the hoop with two small wraps of copper alloy. This sheet has two rivets, one near the loop, and the other near the break point. The sheet which is detached from the main plate has a circular aperture at t…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-44502A
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval openwork chape dating to the period AD 1400- 1500. The shape is almost shield like, with tapering at the sides which reach a singular point at the base, and two top corners which protrude higher than its edge. Also on this edge is a central protrusion with a pointed tip, and it is notably larger than the others. The openwork design exposes to sub triangular shapes on either side of a central ridge. The length of the chape is 52.17mm, the width is 26.87mm and the thickness is 3.20mm. Overall. The item weighs 7.62g. A similar chape can be fou…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th June 2018
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Record ID: WILT-435D96
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead ampulla dating to the period AD 1350-1530. The item is flasked in shape, with a sub rectangular neck with faceted base corners, and bulbous D shaped base. The object complete except for two handles which would have been located on either side of the neck. Both would have been utilised as suspension loops. The neck is decorated with a series of fine transverse grooves within a fine lined border. This pattern travel horizontally all the way around the neck. For the base, the front face is escalloped, and the reverse face presents a visual design of the let…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: WILT-C4C051
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval, lead filled, copper alloy medieval steelyard weight dating to the period AD 1250-1350. The weight is globular in shape and has an irregular circular loop handle, which is connected to the top of weight by two wedge type shapes. Encircling the loop are two circumferential grooved bands. Below, is a series of three coats of arms; two are unclear - one may show a lion rampant and the other a rampant lion and griffin as with a weight from Salisbury (Cherry in Saunders and Saunders eds 1991, 48; fig. 13, no. 2); the third depicts a double headed eagle. On the base o…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
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Record ID: WILT-5D07F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy medieval D-shaped single looped buckle, dating to the period AD c. 1250 to c. 1400. The buckle is incomplete insofar as the pin is missing. The buckle measures 12.17mm in length, 15.65mm in width and weighs 2.02g. It is broadly rectangular in shape, with ornate outer edges and the frame thicker on the left hand side (5.44mm) than the right (2.21mm). The thinner bar would have had the pin, now missing, which would have rested upon the thicker bar. Approximately 3.63mm down the thicker bar there is a grooved recess, denoted by two transverse linear incisi…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-5CAB01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval to post medieval single looped buckle, dating to the period AD c.1250 to c.1400. The buckle is broadly oval in shape, with a knopped protrusion. In total it measures 21.16mm in length, 19.92mm in width and weighs 2.43g. The "fishtail" tapers outwards from the frame to 16.61mm in length, before curving inwards slightly on itself. The "fishtail" measures 4.91mm in width, and is decorated by approximately eleven transverse ridges, all sloping towards the centre of the "fishtail", upon which the pin rests. The pin wraps around the central bar and…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-5C2B38
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval to post medieval single looped buckle, dating to the period AD c.1250 to c.1400. The buckle measures 33.06mm in length, 21.22 in width and weighs 5.19g. It is D-shaped, the pin and central bar intact. The pin appears to be lighter green in colour, in contrast to the main body of the buckle which is a dark green. After wrapping around the central bar, there is a ridge, connecting the ring and the rest of the pin. It measures 4.19mm wide at this point, tapering to 2.18mm at the end. The central bar connects to the frame by one knopped protrusion …
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-32CA5E
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval coarse ware tile, dating to the period AD 1250 - AD 1500 The fragments manufactured with an evident grog temperate with very little inclusions. The fragment has oxidised well as the dominant colour is orange, but there is also a visible reduced dark grey core. The design of the tile is inlaid, and it can be suggested that this was most likely achieved when the clay was in a plastic state. The design kind on the tile is scrolling foliage with a curved boarder. Judging by the shape of the tile, it was originally a four sided shaped, potentially used for fl…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-31E276
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete single loop copper-alloy buckle dating to AD 1250-1400. Only the incomplete loop survives. The outer edge of the buckle expands towards the pin rest and terimates with two projecting circular knops flanking the recess to hold the pin. The loop is decorated with triangular punches. The punches are a series of straight and transverse lines. Two triangle shapes on the center of the plate are created with this design. The height of the bucke is 27.83mm and the width is 1.67mm.The buckle weighs 1.67g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-0B19AA
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval coarse ware tile, dating to the period AD 1250 - AD 1300 The fragments manufactured with an evident grog temperate with very little inclusions. The fragment has oxidised well as the dominant colour is orange, but there is also a visible reduced dark grey core. The design of the tile is inlaid, and it can be suggested that this was most likely achieved when the clay was in a plastic state. The design is the lower part of a breed of bird. The lower part of the birds body is visible, and there are two legs, one of which is higher than the other, mostly like…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-0A5BCF
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval to post-medieval ring dating to the period AD c. 1100-1650. The ring is plain, circular and D shape in cross section. The edges are even, with the exception of an occasional dent. The attachment of the ring is an iron of which is somewhat corroded. The pin is securely attached by being wrapped around the loop. The wrap is not complete and the pin can move freely around the circumference of the loop. The diameter of the hoop is 25.08mm and the approximate length of the lug is 11.56mm. Overall, the handle and lug weigh 3.29g. From similar rings across th…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ogbourne St. George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-079ED4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete medieval silver penny of an uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 1351-1509. Uncertain mint. The coin appears to be double struck.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A24B67
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy D shaped single loop buckle dating to the period AD c.1250-AD c.1450 The frame of the buckle does not taper, and stays the same width and thickness. The pin does move freely 180 degrees from the buckle and its attachment. The entire buckle remains undecorated, but the frame uniquely dips itself inwards at the back and then protruded outwards to create the pin bar. Only a fragment of the pin survives, but it is evident that in order to stay intact, the material was wrapped around the back bar. Despite this, the pin does freely move across the bar, and…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FD51C8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1299-AD 1301. York mint. Class 9b. North 1037/1.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-FD0CE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1280-AD 1281. London mint. Class 3.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FCDE69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I - Edward II dating to the period AD 1300-1310. London mint. Class 10.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chilmark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-ED2AA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I dating to the period AD 1300-1310. Canterbury mint. Class 10.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-EBC9B9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handmade wall fragment of a vessel, dating between the periods AD 1000- AD 1200. The fragment is irregular in shape, is a form of coarse wear and has rather visible flint inclusions. The fragment has a reduced grey core, but the surface has oxidised. Evidence for this is a dark orange colour surface. The fragment is 31.08mm in length, and weighs 10.22g. According to Lorraine Mepham (2015), this fragment shares characteristics with a type of medieval pottery called "Kennet Valley" tradition, where the flint taper was commonly used. This tradition was used during the 11th and…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E978C0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, single loop D shaped medieval buckle, dating to the period AD 1350- AD 1450. Overall, the object has a complete single loop buckle frame, the pin is missing and the plate is incomplete. The frame is lipped, narrows its edge at the top, and is decorated with two prominent knops flanking five fine grooves. This is located on the narrowed top edge of the frame. The pin bar is narrowed and recessed. The plate is not integral to the frame and is formed of a single sheet of copper-alloy which has been wrapped round the recessed pin bar. There is a small cir…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-97FD04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Henry III, dating to the period c. AD 1253. Class 5b2. Ricard moneyer, London mint. North: 992/2
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9794ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Richard III, dating to the period AD 1483- AD 1485. York mint archiepiscopal mint of Thomas Rotherham. North 1686
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
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Record ID: WILT-EEA57C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval cast double looped buckle dating to the broad period AD 1350- AD 1650. The buckles frame creates oval shaped hoops which are d shaped in cross section. It remains undecorated on both sides, and there is a small knop, located in an anterior corner of the frame. The height is 15.24mm, width is 20.72mm, thickness is 1.81mm and it weighs 1.81g. A very similar example can be found in Whitehead (2005) "Buckles" page 53 No.291. Whitehead (2005) suggests that buckles of this type were not uncommon between the 14th and 17th centuries AD, and they also ha…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
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Record ID: WILT-ED5391
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval horse harness mount dating to the broad period AD 1200- AD 1300. The mount is manufactured from a single sheet of metal, is flat and is rectangular in shape. The decoration is an equal armed cross with elaborate trefoil terminals within a circle. The recesses of the mount are filled with blue enamel. Outside of the circle are four perforations in each corner of the plate, the perforations are not placed in a regular location.. The diameter is 27.06mm, width is 27.05, thickness is 2.70mm and it weighs 8.49g. A very similar example can be found in Brian …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EBA690
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast single looped buckle, dating to the broad period AD 1250- AD 1400. The buckle is oval in shape and in cross section, with ornate edges. Components including the pin, plate and rivet holes are missing. The buckle is also broken into two parts, but are present, and roughly fit together. The ornate design is located on the band where the pin would sit once fastened. There are two lobed knops, which flank out a notchal lip. From an anterioal view, a raised central ridge lays, and is the highest point of the ornate design. The length of the larger fragment…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-EA8CD2
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a medieval copper alloy annular brooch dating to the period AD 1200- AD 1250. The fragment is D in shape and cross section, and on its anterior surface, it is decorated with a series of transverse lines. The posterior surface remains plain. The fragment appears to be broken at halfway point, so it is unclear to state whether the entire brooch was entirely decorated or not. The length of the fragment is 29.90mm, thickness is 2.75mm and it weighs 1.81g. A good example can be seen in Egan and Pritchard (1991) "Dress Accessories" pages 246 No. 1312 and 251 No. 1315.…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-D9678A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny, voided long cross of Henry III dating to the period AD 1247- AD 1248. Class III (ac). Henry moneyer. London mint. North: 986/2.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: WILT-1CB352
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver medieval half penny, long cross of Henry III dating to the period AD 1247- AD 1248. Class Ib. Nichole moneyer. London mint. North: 984.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
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Record ID: WILT-1C4822
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A quarter cut silver medieval farthing, short cross of an uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD 1180- AD 1278. Possibly Henry moneyer. Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
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Record ID: WILT-1BAB18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny, long cross of Henry III dating to the period AD c. 1251-1272. Class Vb. Nichole moneyer. Canterbury mint. North: 992.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
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Record ID: WILT-09519A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Edward I dating to the period AD 1300-1310. Withers type 28. North class 10. London mint. North: 1058.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-092413
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver imitation pollard of a medieval Edwardian penny struck under Arnold V, dating to the period AD 1297- AD 1323. Reverse: MON ETA COM ITIS, long cross with three pellets in three of the quarters, and three rosettes in one of the quarters. Mayhew: page 51, type 70.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-089DAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval farthing of Edward I dating to the period AD 1300-1310. Withers type 28. North class 10. London mint. North: 1058.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-063464
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy probable bar mount, dating to between the medieval and post medieval period (AD 1250- AD 1600). One terminate of the mount is square in shape and cross section. Both of the horizontal edges act as a collar as they both exceed the shapes width. There are two rivets in place, on centrally, and one just below, both of which, penetrate all the way through. The bar of the mount increases in thickness as its central ridge protrudes upwards into an arch. The bar terminates in a circular shape and cross section. There is also a singular rivet in this terminate, w…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-B5FFB9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy single looped buckle, dating to AD 1250-1400, the pin is missing. The buckle is D shaped and sub circular in cross section. The band of the buckle where the pin would have originally been attached is straight, but then gradually bends into a D shape. At the bend, the band gradually widens. The buckle is a simple design and has no decoration. An example of this buckle is in Whitehead (2003) pages 14 and 18, No.47. Whitehead does state that buckles like this have been used since the beginning of the 13th century, but simple D shape buckles lik…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-1ED23E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The spindle whorl is plano convex with a large central perforation. One faces appears to have a transverse groove encircling the entire whorl, but the other face remains undecorated. In the centre of the cross section, there is also a notable ridge, clearly defining two halves of the object. The metal has a white patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 22.39mm in diameter, 7.95mm thick and weighs 27.20 grams.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-0C614E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly complete medieval to post-medieval copper-alloy pin, dating to the broad period of AD 1300-1750 . The undecorated head is an oblate spheroid. Below the head is a small elongated collar. The shaft is circular in cross-section and narrows to a sharp point. The shaft has an unatural 90 degree bend to it. There is a chance that this pin has been reworked, possibly to make it shorter. The pin is 28.97mm in overall length; diameter of head: 8.99mm; height of head including collar: 10.23mm; diameter of shaft at its widest: 2.21mm. Weight: 3.92 ExampleS of this pin can be fo…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-88E107
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper alloy bar mount dating to cAD 1350 - 1400. This is a bar mount with terminal lobes and a central hemispherical-section central lobe or boss which shows a pattern of 6 transverse grooves. Both end lobes have no perferations but on the reverse surface, one rivet on in terminal lobe. Also on the reverse the hemispherical section is hollow and dips, creating a bowl type shape. The bar mount is 24.3mm in length (each terminal lobe c5.30mm in diameter), 11.09mm in width and weighs 3.28g. Two parallels can be found in Brian Read (2001) "Metal Artefact…
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7690DA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval to post medieval handle lug from a chafing dish dating to the period AD c1400-c1600. Only a short section of the drop handle remains where it fitted through the loop and it has evidence of wear as it pivoted in the loop. The attachment loop has small shoulders extending to the sides of the loop which are a tiny bit wider than the loop. The dimensions for this find 18.64mm long, 15.48mm wide and 4.42mm thick. Cf. Egan; The Medieval Household (2010) 175, fig.143, no.487.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-75FF4C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy integral plate spur buckle dating to AD 1250-1500. The buckle has an oval shape frame with a notch at the central top point and also with a rectangular section attached to it. There are four diagonal grooves two on each frame band all following the same direction.The edges of this buckle are all smooth. The pin is missing. The rectangular section of the buckle remains undecorated and has two circular perforations, the rivets are missing. A good comparison of this buckle can be found in "Buckles" (2003) Ross Whitehead page 33 No.186.
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6423F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VI dating to AD 1422-1427. Mint of Calais. North 1429
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E4B2D3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval circular half noble coin weight, dating between the 15th and 16 centuries. The obverse portrays an image of a ship, and the reverse surface appears to have 4 scratch marks upon it. Similar examples to this coin weight can be seen in Withers (1995) "Lions, Ships and Angels" , bottom of page 18. It could be possible that this object could be a noble with a ship with lis and Lion, (top of page 19) however, the coin weight is damaged rather significantly.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Devizes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-CE33AD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy one piece strap end, possibly dating to AD 1200-1400. The split tip has a circular perforation with a surviving circular rivet, the strap end is 6.15mm wide at this point. The strap end has a knopped circular terminal (8.15mm wide and 6.2mm thick) with a flattened base. The strap end is 20.65mm in length, 8.15mm wide and weighs 3.06 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WILT-6570FE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular, medieval copper alloy annular brooch, dating to the period AD 1270-1400. This brooch measures 31.00mm in diameter, with a thickness of 1.64mm, and weighs 2.51g. Only half of the brooch remains, all other componenets of the brooch are missing. The superior surface of the brooch is decorated with very fine lines, forming a punched cresent design. There is a thin groove surrounding the outside of the design, creating a border. The edges are smooth, the narrowed bar for the pin is visible on one of the breaks. The anterior surface of the brooch is flat and undecora…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3E3E0E
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar, dated to the medival period of 1475 AD to 1600 AD. The bar fragment is V shaped in cross section. The edges are smooth, and both ends are broken. The anterior side would have been seen by the public, and it has been purposfully decorated with a lined geometric pattern (two thin lines running parrallel to each other in a diagoinal direction, the following set of lines follow, but in a different direction). The pattern continues all the way around the external surface. There is a small perferation on the external surface which would have been utilis…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-3D06AC
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy composite strap end type with forked spacers, dating to the medival period c. AD 1250-1400. The terminal of the strap end is circular and the strap end is composed of two sheets. The lower face has a copper-alloy projection which is broadly rectangular from the upper section of the strap end. The upper edge of this projection is slightly damaged. The sheet element appears to have two projections in the main over terminal as there is no evidence of perforations or rivets to the reverse. The second sheet has two perforations with projecting rivets visible. Length (m…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-294C05
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy harness pendant with an offset suspension loop. The pendant is a Type 5 with open work, with a cross which has bifurcated ends. The pendant has a complete and offset suspension loop. The open work of the cross is not adjacent to the suspension loop. The pendant appears to be plain and not gilded or tinned. Nick Griffiths (1986) comments that poorer quality manufacturing of pendants (including heraldic types) suggests that they were not made for dispay on horses for the nobility. It is more likely they were used by trappings, for the horses of retainers, bail…
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
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