Record ID: BH-918399
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy 'chess piece' style furniture fitting or mount dating to the Roman period (c. AD 43-410). The object takes the form of a circular-sectioned chess pawn, with a circular knopped head, narrowed waist, expanded collar, angled sides and expanded base, with damaged edges and a flat face. Projecting from the centre of the base is a circular-sectioned shank with circumferential groove at the terminal and a circular recession on the terminal face The mount is worn across the surfaces and has a mid green patina. The object measures 32.8mm lon…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-9156B9
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal of Post Medieval date dating c. AD 1500-1700. The seal is disc-shape with a short broken tab. The disc has a flat face with bevelled edges. The centre is slightly hollowed. The face has some moulded decoration but this is not discernable to due wear. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The patina is light grey. The seal measure 26mm long, 22.3mm wide, 2.2mm thick and weighs 6.96 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-9140EA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pin from a Medieval buckle. The pin is oval in cross-section with a cross moulding at the broken attachment end. The break is old and worn. The stem is slepped and tapers gradually to a worn point. The patina is light brown in colour. The pin measures 38.2mm long, 11.5mm wide at the cross mouldings, a maximum of 4.5mm wide at the stem, 4mm thick and weighs 4.52 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-90C396
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead weight or spindle whorl dating c.AD 1200-1700. The object is circular and D-shape in cross-section, with a slightly rounded face and flat reverse, and rounded outer edges and a bevelled inside edge around the circular hole (15.6mm diameter) at the centre. The object is undecorated and has a mottled light grey and dark grey patina. The object measures 47.3mm long, 46.7mm wide, 7.7mm thickness and weighs 78.54 grams. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-906563
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy flat hexagonal coin weight, known as a ‘hexagonal flans type’. The faces of the weight are worn and unclear. The sides are flat and plain. It is likely that this is Anglo-gallic or French, and dates from the 15th to 16th centuries. The weight is in a poor condition, with pitted, dark brownish-green surfaces. It measures 20.3mm diameter, 8.2mm thick and weighs 17.61 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-9037E4
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy Jews or jaws harp dating to the period c. AD 1500-1800. The harp consists of part of the rounded C-shaped bow with part of one surviving arm, which is lozenge-shape in cross-section. On one side of the bow the frame is indented where the tongue attached. This area is also damaged. The surviving arm tapers to a transvere break. The other break, on the bow, is more uneven. The harp has an uneven light brown and light green patina. The object measures 35.8mm in length, 26.5mm in diameter, 8.5mm in thickness and weigh…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-9020B5
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (AD 43-410). The weight is roughly bi-conical in form consisting of two equally sized upper and lower hemispheres with a rounded circumferential ridge between them. At the upper apex are the broken arms of an iron attachment loop. The surfaces of the weight are undecorated and heavily worn and abraded, with widespread pitting and gouging. The patination is light grey in colour with areas of light brown. The steelyard weight measures 50.2mm high and is 52.7mm diameter. It weighs 463.04 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-900B34
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast Medieval to Post-Medieval lead-alloy biface token dating to the period c. AD 1400-1800 (Powell Type 2/7; initials/hatched). The token is disc-shaped with two faces. One face has the initials 'I W' in moulded relief. The opposite face depicts a cross-hatched design, also in moulded relief. The edges of the token are uneven and damaged. It has a light grey patina. It measures 21.5mm in diameter, 2.6mm thick and weighs 4.87 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-FA3143
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), third issue, dating 1544-1547. Mint of Canterbury. A North no. 1847. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F9FE6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), first issue, dating 1587-1590. Initial mark crescent/crescent. Tower of London mint. As North 1991, p. 136, no. 2014. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F9BCEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval shilling of Edward VI (1547-1553) dating 1549-1550. Mint of London. As North 1991, p.122, no.1918/2. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F8DD02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating 1567-1570. Coronet initial mark. Mint of London. As North 1991, no. 1997. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F8A584
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Marcius Philippus, dating to the period c.56 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: ANCV[S], Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right, lituus behind. Reverse: [PHILIPPVS A]QVAM, Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower. Mint of Rome. RRC 425/1.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F7ED69
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the incomplete wings, the broken central lug and broken bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical and divided by the central lug with its surviving lower perforation and broken upper perforation. Each wing has an open rounded end, and both are broken, primarily on the lower edges. The face of each wing has moulded vertical grooved decoration. The bow projects from the up…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F7A7D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy gilded oval saucer brooch dating c. AD 450-600. The disc is sub-D-shape in cross-section with a slightly hollowed face and slightly convex reverse. The face is decorated in relief with a double-grooved circumferential border. Within this is a central circular boss surrounded by a zoomorphic design in Anglo-Saxon Style I. This consists of a ring of animals, the details of which have been lost to corrosion. There are some small surviving patches of enamel within the grooves. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated. On one edge is a thin tra…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: BH-E8D22E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Hod Hill type derivative brooch dating c. AD 43-75. The brooch consists of the head, bow plate, the side knops and the broken lower bow. The foot, most of the catch plate and pin are missing. The head of the brooch comprises the back half of the rolled cylinder with a central rectangular notch that would have accommodated the hinged pin. The upper edges are angled and the sides short before the head narrows into a prominent transverse collar. Below the collar the plate narrows again then expands into a wider shallower collar. B…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E7C72B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, rearhook type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 40-70). The brooch comprises the wings, spring, the rearhook, the bow (upper and lower) and the foot. The pin is missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, open-ended and divided by the rearhook. The surfaces of the wings have grooved decoration. The rearhook is plain. The interior of the wings is occupied by an eight-coil spring made of circular-sectioned copper-alloy wire, four coils on each side. One of the inner coils is broken that extended to the pin stem. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E78BD3
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is circular and bent out of shape to give it a crescentic profile. The neck extends from the upper edge. This is bent over onto one side of the body and has an incomplete flared rim that is unevenly broken. A small attachment loop survives on one side of the body at the juncture between the body and the neck. This is compressed. The loop on the other side is missing. The body is decorated in relief on one side with a four petalled flower within a circular border. A…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E6FF12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver halfgroat of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty, not fuether defined, dating 1351-1361. Mint of York.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-E6B853
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy 17th-century trade token half penny of an uncertain issuer dating 1669. Obverse: unclear legend around HIS // HALFE // PENNY in three lines. Reverse: illegible centre surrounded by unclear legend.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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