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-A88B57
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy medieval to post medieval type one havett dating to AD 1500-1650. The bar of the object is bent and has two hooks, both of which bend inwards at 45 degrees. What could be potentially the top end of the object begins to taper outwards from its fine hooked end. These widened edges remain parallel to each other, even when the edges taper inwards to the rest of the object. Unusually, there seems to be know zig zigged area which would have been originally used for wire grip (Read 2008), but the wider area of the main body of the object could have been used for t…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 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-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-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-91B037
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle pin, dating to the medieval to post medieval period AD 1400- AD 1700. The pin 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 39.09mm in length, 3.26mm in diameter and 4.85g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-81C82A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy post medieval Spanish coin weight, dating to the period AD 1500-1700. The weight is lozenge in shape, but with a central circular design on its obverse surface. The front face is decorated with a bundle of arrows. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The height of the weight is 18.08mm, the width is 16.99mm, the thickness is 6.05mm and the weight is 12.43g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
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Record ID: WILT-816639
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, Roman T shape brooch, dating to the period AD 50-150. The fragment is compromised of the wings, head and the very top of the bow. The wings are cylindrical is shape and cross section, with two fine grooves surrounding each terminal. The terminals are closed off. On the posterior side of the wings, there is a central groove which exposes a very stunted pin head. The head of the bow arches upwards at an obtuse angle and is elaborately decorated. The top of the design is a very fine arched groove, and beneath it a series of 8 tiny horizontal triangles (fo…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 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-7FD9B6
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy late early-medieval bridle cheek piece with incised zoomorphic decoration, dating to the period AD 1000-1100. What remains is a flat surface plate, measuring 54.96mm in length, 26.85mm wide and 4mm thick, ending in what may have been a broken, broadly circular hoop on the left hand side from which the bit would have originally fitted. There are four perforations within of varying diameters and are broadly circular in shape, the largest measures 9.81mm in length and 6.55mm in width. To the left of the largest perforation is another, measuring 6.43mm in length…
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2017
Last updated: Saturday 19th October 2019
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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-6C38B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Iron Age unit of the Dobunni (Western Region) dating to the period AD c.20-43. Obverse type depicts a head facng right, pellet hair, pellet in ring for eye, cross and pellet in ring below, pellets in arcs behind, stalk lips. Reverse type shows a triple-tailed annulate horse left, pellet in ring, TED above and AN below. Anted silver type Cf. ABC. no 2072.
Created on: Monday 13th 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-170A6E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cast made buckle, dating to the post medieval period AD c.1500-1650. The buckle is sun rectangular in shape, with a single loop and a recessed strap bar. The buckles feet are splayed with knops on the end, and both frames which lead off the feet taper inwards towards the front bar. This front bar has a notched front, with an oval on ovoid knop. Below this, is an engraved curvilinear decorative groove. The pin of the buckle is missing and the underside remains undecorated. Overall, the width of the object is 48.27mm, the height is 31.37m and the weight …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-16A75A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval to post medieval strap fitting, dating to the period AD c. 1400- c.1700. The top of the object is composed of a design which resembles scrolling foliage, but there are a series of small 5 rounded protrusions. Below this section is the main plate. This is rectangular in shape and is elaborately decorated. The design is a flower like visual which has been mirrored on the opposite end of the plate. In the centre of the mirror image is a central dot, with four further dots (two vertically on each side). The rectangular section is finished off with two side by side …
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-EDD627
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Licinius I dating to the period AD 310 - 312 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius with corn measure and cornucopiae. Mint: London. RIC Vol VI no. 209c.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ED6494
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy 4 ounce stacking trade weight of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649-1660. The trade weight comprises a disc which has been ground down on one side leaving a rim around the edge. In the centre is a circular depression used to hold the weight while it was being ground. There are three stamps in the depressed area (a) a shield (stamped out by four small squares) for St. George and the commonwealth (b) the sword of St Paul for the City of London and (c) the letter A standing for the Averdepois system, and (d) a ewer for the Founders' Company of …
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: WILT-ECDD44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Carausius, dating to the period AD 286-293, (Reece period 14). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing figure. Uncertain mint.
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-EA79C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman pre-reform radiate of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to c. AD 285 (Reece Period 14). IOVI CONSERVAT reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt and sceptre.Ticinum mint, First series. RIC V, pt 2, p. 243, no. 222; Gloucester Hoard (CHRB XIII), p. 103, no. 1935.(13 specimens)
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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