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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-80DB16
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy medieval horse harness fitting, dating to the period AD 1100-1500. The fragment comprises of an intact hoop, 21.18mm in diameter, and a broadly rectangular attachment, measuring 25.84mm in width and 54.15mm wide. In total, the horse harness fitting measures in total 64.16mm in length, 63.54mm wide and 5.72mm thick. It is undecorated on both sides. The flat surface plate is 3.69mm thick, and has three flayed edges at the base with three grooved ridges giving an uneven and undulating texture. The flat surface plate extends further downwards to a bulbous, rid…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-920308
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver groat of Edward IV, first reign (1461-1470) dating to AD 1464 to 1465. Light coinage class Vb-Vd, initial mark rose. Minted at London. Probably North (1991:86) no. 1568.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-923ED6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cut farthing of Henry II - Henry III dating to AD 1180- 1247, uncertain short cross class. Probably Ricard moneyer, uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9296BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I, London mint. North class 9b (AD 1299 - 1301; North 1037/1)
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-93C7D9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval mount, dating to the period AD 1200- 1400. The mount begins with a small flat rectangle section which has three protrusions on its top edge (one each top corner and once centrally). This section remains undecorated. From this section the mount angles inwards at 90 degrees and follows into the main bar plate of the mount, which arches slightly. This is decorated with a series of three squares which are further decorated with cross hatching. The squares are connected with a fine channel like border which finishes horizontally. Below this is a small …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-94DBF7
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy horse harness mount, dating to the medieval period AD 1200- 1500. The top of the object has a rectangular plate section, and it is surrounded by three small loops (one of which has broken off). The plate is decorated with three triangle wedges, all with internal borders and are raised with ridged edges. All of the top points of the triangles face directly towards the centre of the rectangular plate, resembling a cross pattee. Below this design is a rectangular space where two attachment hooks stand away from the main plate of the mount. One of the ho…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-A7EB29
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy strap end, dating 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. On the anterior surface, the plate has a fine line decorative boarder. The strap end measures 29.33mm in length and 13.14mm wide and 3.16mm in thickness. The weight is 2.39g. Egan and Pritchard (1991) "Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from excavations in London". p. 143, no. 660. Examples ca…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th November 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-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-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-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-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.