Record ID: ESS-3DB994
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete, copper alloy Roman balsamarium. The vessel is in the shape of a bearded man emerging from a calyx. The features and hair of the represented male figure are consistent with Roman depictions of African men. Two integral loops are at either side of the head, where a handle would have been attached. This handle is now missing.  A comparable example of a balsamarium identified as depicting an Ethiopian youth was found in Bishopsgate in London (Sankey 2002: 12-13)
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Southend', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD9423
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but damaged flint scraper, dating from the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze age, c. 3300-1000 BC. The flint is a dark colour, with patched of light gray. A pale flint cortext is still attached to the dorsal face of the scraper. The flint is D shaped, and sub triangular in cross section. On the ventral face there is a slight bulb of percussion, suggesting the use of a soft hammer. The striking platform/proximal end is damaged and broken. There is the retouch typical of scrapers along the rounded edge of the object.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD6692
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl or posible weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, c. AD 1200-1800. The object is plano-convex weight with a central sub-circular aperture. Without any more diagnostic features, it is impossible to give the object a more specific date or identification.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD41FE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval ceramic toy cockerel made from pipe clay, probably dating 17th - 18th century. This has been made in a two part mould so it forms a three-dimensional model of a chicken. There is a solid cylinder of clay between the two legs to help the model stand. Only the body survives, and the head is missing. 
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AD217A
Object type: CURSE TABLET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but worn rolled strip of lead-alloy of uncertain date, probably a 'Roman curse tablet' (AD 70-410), but also possibly a more modern weight or ingot. The object is made from a single probably rectangular piece of metal of varying thickness. Two opposite sides of the sheet were folded inward before being roled up. This has made it impossible to see any traces of writing on the inside, which would have been present on a curse tablet. The metal is white in colour and powdery, with a darker brown patina surviving in the grooves. As the object cannot b…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AC4885
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), dating to c.AD 1279 - 1300. Class not further defined. Mint of London.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AA3C38
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th century) cooking vessel leg: The leg is sub-rectangular which slightly flares outwards at the lower corners. The upper edge is broken. The outer face has been highly damaged, but may have had a central ridge giving it more of a distinct shape. Cooking vessels with similar pot lets have a very wide date range, and without morediagnostic features, it is impossible to narrow down the date.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-56C9CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 310-312 (Reece period 15). ADVENTVS AVG reverse type, Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding up spear with left hand; horse treading seated captive to left. Minted in London. 
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-569C9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 310-312 (Reece period 15). COMITI AVG NN (or variant) reverse type, depicting Sol standing left, chlamys draped over chest, holding whip and globe. Minted in London. RIC vol.VI, no.150 (most likely) or 151 (possibly)
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-563E1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting a Victory on the prow of a boat with sceptre and shield with a star above the prow of the boat. 
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-561EAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting a Victory on the prow of a boat with sceptre and shield with a star above the prow of the boat. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-55E9E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but very worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting a Victory on the prow of a boat with sceptre and shield with a star above the prow of the boat. 
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-40C474
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval hooked book clasp dating from c.1550 - 1750. The clasp is rectangular with a rectangular hook projecting from one end, and flaring at the other. The decoration on the front is set within a border of impressed dots that surrounds the entire edge of the plate with gaps where the hooks on either side are set. The central design is incised, and comprises of a 'classical' looking design of a pot/urn, decorated with a string of leaves. The reverse has the same design as the from in relief. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-2CD06A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 341-346 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2CB110
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-361), dating to the period c. AD 318-324 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed [VOT/PR], an altar below. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2C8E75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 324-340 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE AVGG or PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting Camp-gate with two turrets; star above.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2C67AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, copper alloy nummus, dating to c. AD 296-410. The reverse is too worn to identify.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2C5885
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, copper alloy nummus, dating to c. AD 296-410. The reverse is too worn to identify.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2C4778
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 16). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing, holding spear and shield; between them, two standards.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-2C2D88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 16). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing, holding spear and shield; between them, two standards.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Braintree', grid reference and parish protected.