Record ID: BH-3ECE61
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very worn cast copper-alloy key, probably of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). Only part of the circular-sectioned stem and triangular bit survives. The stem is broken at the non-bit end and tapers to a rounded point. The stem thickens towards the bit. The bit projects at 90 degrees from the stem and is solid in compistion. The entire object very worn and abraded. The patina is light green. The key measures 20.9mm long. The stem is a maximum of 2.7mm thickness. The bit is 8.1mm wide and 2.3mm thick. The key weighs 1.41 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-2D2468
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy awl probably of Later Bronze Age date (c.1500-800 BC). The awl is divided into two halves separated by the widest mid-point that is 5.2mm wide and 4.6mm thick. One half is square in cross section and narrows to a point. The other half is rectangular in cross-section and thins to a flat rounded chisel edge that is 3.4mm wide and 1.2mm thick. The awl has dark brown patination with a few areas of lamination which are light brown. The awl is 53.3mm long, 4.6mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 4.12 grams. See BH-FEABA1 and OXON-774622 for simi…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-D72342
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Post Medieval cufflink dating to the period AD 1750-1800. The cuff link comprises two flat, slightly domed, discs joined by an off-centred circular-sectioned bar. The outer face of one disc is decorated with a stamped flower consisting of four petals around a central cross-hatched circle. Each petal contains an arched groove, and between each petal is another groove defining back petals. The opposite face of the second disc is plain. The cufflink measures 6.8mm in height. Each disc is 13.8mm diameter and 1.2mm thick. The object weighs 2.70 grams.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: BH-173A6A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy mount, possibly from a belt, depicting a lombardic letter, either an 'E' or 'M', dating c. AD 1200-1500. Flat rectangular-sectioned plate. The arms of the letter are barred. At either end of the central arm on the reverse is a circular recession, probably where an attachment rivet was connected. The entire object is worn with a mottled mid and light green patina.  The mount measures 14.7mm long, 15.8mm wide, 1.3mm thick and weighs 0.89 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C911CC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix dating c. AD 1600-1800. The seal matrix is conical and octagonally facetted. At the top is a circumferential collar, above which is an oval suspension loop surmounted by an oval knop. The face is hollow. The patina across the surfaces of the entire object is light green and light brown. The seal matrix measures 25.9mm in height and is 13.4mm diameter at the base. The suspension loop has an external diameter of 5.8mm. The seal matrix weighs 5.42 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C78796
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy book clasp (AD 1400-1600). Howsam type A3. The book clasp consists of a rectangular plate with narrowed hook and a break at the opposite end. The surface is decorated with a central circular boss surrounded by a floral motif of a flower with four surviving petals containing trefoils. There is a small circular perforation next to one of the petals. The reverse of the plate is undecorated, with a circular recession corresponding with the boss.   The book clasp measures 29.1mm long, 22.6mm wide, 2.8mm maximum t…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C72DF1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval date. The plate is triangular, flat and bent out of shape across the mid-point. At one end are two sub-rectangular tabs with a recess between for a pin.  The upper edges of the tabs are broken but curve slightly. At the opposite end of the plate is a tip with a missing point. The sides of the plate are straight. One is damaged. The faces of the plate are flat and undecorated. The patina across the object, including the breaks, is mid green in colour. The plate measures 44.7mm long, 21.9mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C6EBAE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Bronze Age to Iron Age ceramic vessel dating to circa 1000 BC-AD 43. The fragment is irregularly shaped, relatively flat and thick. The breaks are uneven. The fabric is hard, coarse and black across the faces and breaks. Dense hard white calcareous and flint tempered annular inclusions <3mm but mainly <0.2mm.  The fragment measures 39.2mm long, 37.1mm wide, 12.3mm thick and weighs 17.68 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C6B377
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age secondary flint flake implement or scraper dating to the period c. 2700-1600 BC. Black flint. The flake is unevenly shaped and bi-convex in cross-section with a prominent dorsal surface with large angular negative scars and light angular retouching along the right edge. On the opposite edge is a semi-circular notch, also with signs of retouch. No evidence of bulb of percussion or ripples on the ventral surface. The flint measures 35.1mm long, 18.9mm wide, 6.3mm thick and weighs 4.88 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C681E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An everted rim sherd fragment of a Late Bronze Age to Iron Age ceramic vessel dating to circa 1000 BC-AD 43. The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and tear-drop-shape in cross-section and profile. The breaks are uneven, revealing light grey fabric. The external face is light orange. The fabric is hard and coarse with moderate sub-angular white sand <2.5mm and widespread <0.5mm black sand. The fragment measures 38.4mm long, 22.4mm wide, 12.6mm thick and weighs 10.25 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C65DD1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wall sherd from the body of a late Iron Age to early Roman ceramic earthenware vessel. Thick irregularly shaped fragment of hard coarse fabric tempered with spare poorly white quartz (mainly <2mm, occasionally up to 3.5mm). Black core and light grey internal and external surfaces with smooth faces. The external surface is covered with parallel grooves. The fragment measures 60.3mm long, 53.5mm wide, 10.2mm thick and weighs 34.36 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C62EC2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shell-tempered rim fragment from a vessel of probably Roman date. The fragment is part of the flat base and angled vessel wall. The in tact edge of the base is slightly rounded. Irregular breaks of dark reddish-brown sandy fabric with sparse inclusions of c. 1mm brown sand and abundant <0.5mm white sand and <0.5mm black sand. The fabric is darkened on the external surface, likely sooting.  The fragment measures 39.9mm in height, mm long, 34.3mm wide, 7.2mm maximum thickness and weighs 15.05 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C6078B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shell-tempered rim fragment from a storage jar of Iron Age to Early Roman date.  The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and tear-drop in profile with a rounded everted rim. Abundant angular calcareous inclusions <7mm amongst grey reduced fabric on exterior and break, and oxidised light brown on interior surface and part of exterior. The fragment measures 90.4mm long, 57.5mm wide, 23.9mm thick and weighs 130.16 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C5C42A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wall sherd fragment from a Roman samian ware bowl, probably a Dragendorf 45 type, dating c. AD 170-260. The sherd is irregular in shape and comprises part of the wall and rib. The fabric is fine and orange in colour at the breaks, with a glossy orange-red slip on both the inside and patches on the outer surface. The lower portion of the interior surface is covered by widespread angular sand, which is very worn. The fragment measures 69.4mm long, 33.9mm maximum width, 14.8mm maximum thickness and weighs 42 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B4BED
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy penannular ring of uncertain date, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC). The hoop is sub-pentagonal in cross-section with a flat inner surface and bevelled outer panels that meet at a circumferential ridge on the outer surface. The two terminals meet with little space between them. There is no trace of the gold coating that is usually found on Middle to Late Bronze Age penannular rings that are similar in style. Instead, the metal has a pale green-grey patina and is generally worn. The penannular ring measures 15mm in external width and 4.2mm in thickne…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B306C
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Neolithic to Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead dating c. 2400-1000 BC. The blade, made of dark grey-brown flint, is triangular and plano-convex in cross-section. The tip is missing. At the base is a short rectangular tang missing a corner. Either side of the tang is a scar where the missing tangs once extended. Both faces have invasive and covering, scaled, low-angle retouching. The arrowhead measures 34.5mm long, 21.9mm wide, 4.3mm thic and weighs 2.79 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B037F
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-tear drop shaped scraper tool dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000-1500 BC. The tool is made from a secondary struck flake of dark grey-brown flint with some interior mottled light and dark grey cortex. On the ventral face is a large bulb of percussion. The ventral side has large angled flaking with minimal abrupt retouching on some edges. The flint measures 31.6mm long, 26.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 5.53 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8AC275
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000 BC-1800 BC. The blade is sub-rectangular and sub-plano-convex in cross-section. Tertiary blade of translucent light grey flint with mottled light and dark grey-brown cortex comprising approximately a third of the flake. Low bulb of percussion on ventral face, which is flat with no retouching. Light angled falking on the two faces of the ventral surface with evidence of short, scaled, abrupt retouching on one edge. The flint measures 31.8mm long, 18.1mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 3 grams
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8A98A1
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint, possibly a scraper tool, dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000 BC-1800 BC. The implement is sub-rectangular in shape and plano-convex in cross-section. The flint is light grey coloured. There is a point at one end and a squared base. The dorsal and ventral faces have no retouching with a low bulb of percussion. There is short, scaled, abrupt mesal retouching on the opposite edges on the two faces. The flint measures 29.3mm long, 14.9mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 2 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8895F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus, contemporary copy, of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 330-402. Illegible reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-886713
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS C-R reverse type depicting a globe set on altar inscribed VO-TIS-XX in three lines with three stars above. Mint of Lyon. As RIC VII, Lyon, no. 188.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87E7DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths. Mint of Siscia. As RIC VIII, Siscia, no. 185.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87CD88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the she-wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 217, no. 542.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87AE63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-875623
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX above three stars. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 197, no. 369.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87166B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period c.AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 215, no. 530.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-86629D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell type 14 dating c. AD 1400-1700. The token is disc-shape with worn tabs projecting from opposing edges and a flat reverse. The front face has a cast  raised cross design with four circular pellets - one in each angle - within a slightly raised, very worn, boarder. The patina is light grey. The token measures 18.7mm in length, 14.2mm in width and 2.5mm in thickness. It weighs 3 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8626D5
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet dating to the first century AD. The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and cross-section with a transverse break at each end and straight sides. The surface is decorated with three lines of cable interspersed with grooves and ridges. The reverse is flat with two slightly raised longitudinal ridges. The patina is light green in colour. The fragment measures 15.5mm in length, 14.4mm in width, 0.8mm in thickness and weighs 0.89 grams. Similar to Crummy 1983, p. 38, fig. 40, no. 1586 and BH-9E6AD6 on the PAS database.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-76BA16
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy harness fitting dating to the period AD 43-120. The fitting co prises part of the rectangular loop with a rectangular-sectioned frame. Integral to the surviving long edge is a pelta-shaped plate with a short curved arm missing hte tip. The opposite arm is missing. The centre of the plate extends slightly to a transverse break. The surfaces are very worn. The patina is light green. The harness fitting measires 14.8mm long, 16.4mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 1.40 grams. For a parallel see Nicolay 2007, p. 365, pl. 54, no. 288.46.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-760A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman case copper-alloy mount, harness fitting or vessel attachment. It consists of an arched rectangular shaped and sectiond bar broken at each end. On the inside edge of the surface are two concentric grooves. Extending from the mid point of the same edge is an integral pelat-shaped plate that is D-shaped in cross-section and has a hollow interiror. The patina across the object is dark grey in colour. The object measures 33.3mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 5.12 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-75CCE8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The base of a ceramic vessel, possibly a crucible of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The base is circular, broken on one edge and tapers slightly before expanding into the shallow wall. The wall varies in height but enough survives around the hollowed interior. Within the hollow ares everal concentric grooves. The fabric is hard and slightly sandy with inclusions including sparce <1mm angular black sand and mica. Patches of a dark brown slip survives on the external surfaces and within the hollow interior. The base measures 40.6mm diameter, 12.7mm maximum height and weighs 16.…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-759E98
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim and wall sherd from a cast copper-alloy tool or vessel, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The rim is crescentric and flat. Below is a portion of wall with three uneven breaks. There is no decoration on the interior or exterior surfaces. The patina is dark green in colour, including on the break. The fragment is very worn and pitted. The fragment measures 32.5mm long, 14.8mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 7.21 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-758222
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a Roman ceramic Samian ware vessel dating c. AD 43-260. The sherd comprises a fragment from the wall of a vessel. The sherd is trapezoidal with four broken edges, an undecorated plain interior and an abraded outer face. The fabric is fine and pale orange in colour with a glossy orange-red slip on both the inside and patches on the outer surface. The fragment measures 26.8mm long, 22.7mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.36 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-75656C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy end cap from a scale tang knife dating c. 1500-1600. The end cap consists of a double (addorsed) horse hoof terminal with the hoofs curving away from each other. Each hoof is sub-oval in cross-section with a short projection on the outer edge. Where the hoofs conversge is a sgort groove. The outer sides curve inwardly to the base. The base has a slot filled with corroded rectangualr-sectioned iron blade. The surfaces off the end cap has light brown patination. The object is 12.1mm long, a maximum of 19.1mm wide and 6.9mm thick. The iron blade is 11.5…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-74F467
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cat copper-alloy object of uncertain function and date, probably a Medieval vessel foot. The object is sub-rectangular in shape and cross-section. The wider edge has a break. The long edges are bevelled and taper to a short edge. The front face is plain. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The patina across the object, including the break, is light green with patchy areas of dark green. The object measures 35.7mm long, a maximum of 28.1mm wide, a minimum of 17.5mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 25.60 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-74DC83
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to early Post Medieval cast copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape. The chape, cast in one piece, is 'V-shape' and hollowed, with raised edges and open at the back. The plate has a central ridge with rectangular and aperture and circular aperture above either side. The upper edge is scalloped. Between these is a sub-triangular projection. At the opposite end the terminal consists of a rounded knop.  The chape measures 49.1mm long, 20mm wide, 6mm thick an weighs 7.21 grams. For parallels on the PAS see IOW-DC61A8 and BH-757F02.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-749936
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of wide-cuff penannular cast copper-alloy Roman bracelet dating to the first century. The fragment is rectangular in shape and cross-section, and comprises part of the band and the terminal. The face is decorated with two parallel lines of cable within two grooves and another groove between the cables. This central motif extends across the centre of the face to two worn transverse ridges. The ridges have a series of short horizontal grooves between them. Extending across the terminal are two lines of recessed circles within a plain border. At the opposite…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-734C83
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy belt mount or stud, probably of Post Medieval date. The domed head is twelve-foil culminating at a plain apex. The reverse is hollow with a central boss, into which is the base of a rectangular-sectioned iron shaft. The patina is dark green in colour. The mount measures 25.2mm in diameter, 4.7mm high and weighs 7.06 grams. Similar studs are sometimes attributed to the Roman period but the domed bade and iron fitting on the reverse suggests a Post Medieval date, probably the sixteenth century.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72F9D9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy pin dating AD 700-850. The head is sub-spherical with a saltire at the apex. Radiating from this are swirled grooves extending to the base. There is a ring-shaped collar dividing the head from the rest of the integral circular-sectioned shaft. The shaft tapers to a worn point. The pin measures 18.3mm long. The head is 8.7mm diameter and the pin 2.1mm diameter. The entire object weighs 2.96 grams. For similar pins recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database see BH-AAA712 and BH-34AE6D.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72D7EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy polyhedral pin dating AD 700-900. The head is sub-cuboid with 11 angled facets, each with a moulded ring-and-dot motif. Extending from the base is the surviving circular-sectioned shaft with a transverse collar that extends to a broken point.  The pin is 17.1mm long. The head is 8.3mm diameter and the pin a maximum of 3.6mm diameter. The entire object weighs 2.25 grams. Similar polyhedral pins recorded on the PAS include NARC-685D0C, LANCUM-6B7592 and SUR-646CF1.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72B0C7
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy or pewter finial from a Post Medieval tobacco jar lid dating c. AD 1650-1800. The finial is octofoil with convex petals around a central boss with a beaded border. This is mounted on a circular-sectioned waisted stalk with riveted base. The object measures 20.2mm long, 23.8mm diameter and weighs 19.40 grams. See SUR-DEEDF4 and NLM-AD8532 for similar on the PAS database.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-728DC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelin dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Centaur' type. Obverse: laureate head left with CVNOBELINI around. Reverse: centaur right, blowing a horn with TAS-CI-OVA-NI F around. As ABC no. 2957; BMC nos.1968-1971; VA 2089.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-725026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-331) dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol with chlamys spread, standing right, head left, holding globe and raising right hand. T-F across fields. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, no. 42. The flan is pierced through the third N of CONSTANTINVS and between the I of COMITI and the mint mark on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-71C862
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Probus (AD 276-282) dating c. AD 279-280 (Reece Period 14), CONCORD MILIT reverse type depicting Probus and Concordia standing face to face, clasping hands, VI in lower centre.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-716573
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Caracalla dating to AD 205 (Reece Period 10). PONTIF TR P VIII COS II reverse type depicting Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak on left shoulder, standing left, right foot set on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV Caracalla 80B (denarius). 
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-70CE84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340)  dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17) GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards with a star above the standards. Mint of Arletum. As RIC VII, Arles no. 346.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-70B4D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the she-wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 214, no. 522.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-709A19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate of Victorinus (AD 269-271) dating to the period AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Probably a PAX AVG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre. Probably Gallic mint I.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-7065ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 214, no. 523.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-704886
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Divus Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating AD 270 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an eagle standing left, head turned right. Mint of Rome. As Normanby no. 1835.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-618A56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the deified Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). Reverse depicting the Quadriga - the four-horsed chariot - right. Mint of Trier. Probably RIC VIII, p. 143, no. 68.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-60DE75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class 9b, dating to the period c.1300. Mint of London. As North p. 30, no. 1037/1. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-607D37
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age cast copper-alloy razor of Piggott’s Class I dating c. 1600-1000 BC. The blade, which is bent slightly out of shape, is tongue-shaped and flat lozenge-sectioned. The point is rounded and broken. The blade edges gently flare to rounded shoulders before narrowing into a rectangular tang. On one edge of the tang is an irregularly shaped projection. There is no decoration on either face or on any of the other surfaces. The entire object is worn and abraded, including the blade edges, which are damaged in several places. The patina across the surfaces is dark…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-60082C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age cast copper-alloy La Tene I type brooch dating to the period c.400-300 BC. The bow is oval and D-shape in cross-section. The face is decorated with concentric lozenge ridges and grooves. At the centre is a groove from point to point. The reverse of the bow is flat and undecorated. The head is broken, consisting of a worn knop. At the opposite end the foot is sub-rectangular in cross section and extends into an outwardly bent hook. The stem is split forming a recess as pin housing. The tip of the stem is broken. The head and foot are plain. The patina is mid …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5C48BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating 1561. Mint of London. Initial mark: unclear. As North 1991, no. 1998. North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5BB5E2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy pot leg dating c. AD 1200-1700. The pot leg is from a cooking vessel. It is sub-rectangular in shape and sub-triangular in profile and cross-section. The base is broadly rectangular and slightly hollow, with angled sides, rounded back corners and pointed front shoulders. It is partially damaged on the back edge and one corner. From here the sides of the body gradually taper, bowing slightly, and narrow to thin and rounded shoulders. One of the shoulders is broken unevenly. Between the shoulders narrows to a broken…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5B875A
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy annular ring, probably of Bronze Age to Iron Age date (c. 1500-100 BC). The outer edges are bevelled, and the inner edges rounded. The surfaces are worn and there are patches of lamination and pitting. The patina is dark green on the surviving surfaces and light green where laminated and pitted. The ring measures 24.7mm diameter, 4.4mm wide and 4mm thick. It weighs 5.83 grams. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database, such as YORYM-8E1425, LIN-4F191E and NARC-5B60BD and have also been found in hoards with Bronze Age socketed a…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5B5E27
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy and enamelled button and loop fastener of Wild Class III dating c. AD 50-200. The fastener has a teardrop shaped head that is sub-D-shape in cross-section. On the face are two moulded concentric grooves forming a raised edge and domed centre with recessed apex. At the centre of the apex is a small circular recess filled with the remains of white enamel. The sides of the head are rounded and the underside is flat. Projecting from the non-pointed end of the head is a square-sectioned shank that turns at approximately 90 degrees after a straight secti…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-5185C5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete copper-alloy probable strap fitting, likely dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). Description:  the object is formed of a single plate, that is broadly an elongated lozenge in plan and trapeziodal in cross-section.  On the front face, the edges of the object are bevelled.  The main section is lonzenge-shaped with a central, circular perforation.  The apex of the main section terminates in a molded tri-lobe. The base of the lozenge extends into a rectangular section, which tapers towards a broken, slightly fo…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-5134D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age copper alloy brooch Colchester one-piece brooch dating AD 25-60.  Description:  On either side of the head project short rectangular-section wings and at the head's apex is a (bent out of shape) forward facing hook.  The spring has been stretch but loosely retains what appears to be a five-coil spring and external chord.  The spring tapers to a point where the pin would have stemmed from.  At the head end, the bow is sub-oval in cross-section, tapering into a sub-ciruclar sectio…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4C730B
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 wings, one half of the spring, the central lug, bow, foot and catch plate. Half of the spring and the pin are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, open-ended and hollow within, and both have plain faces. The wings are divided by a central lug with two circular perforations. The upper perforation has an external chord through it. One end of this is broken. The other becomes the outer coil of the sur…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4C4D32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Illegible reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4C2E78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Cunobelinus, dating to the period AD 10-40.  'Cunobelinus Warriors' reverse type. Obverse: Horse and rider right, holding spear and shield, [CV behind, NOB below]. Reverse: figure standing left, holding spear and shield, [TASCIIOVANTIS around].  ABC 2963.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BF230
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni, struck by Tasciovanos, dating to the period 25 BC to 10 AD.  Probably a 'Tasciovanos Loopy' reverse type. Obverse: geometric pattern of loops and triangles around central box with X in middle. Reverse: horse left with pellet in a ring above. As ABC p. 132, no. 2688.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BC5E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Charles II (1660-1685) dated 1675. As Spink 3390.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4BAC63
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy spear tip dating to the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The tip is sub-triangular in plan and pointed-oval in cross-section, with a broad flat central longitudinal rib on both faces from which the body tapers either side to form the blade edges. The tip tapers to a point and is solid. The object has a patchy green patina. It measures measures 21.1mm in length, 9.4mm in width, a maximum of 5.1mm thick and weighs 2.49 grams. For similar Bronze Age broken spear tips recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, see KENT-EE8649, BH-44CE08 and BERK-359D1B.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4B99EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a two-part Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch dating AD 80-120. The object is broadly 'T' shape with one short wing. The opposite wing is broken. The top edge of the wings is integral and folded down over the reverse, where it is compressed. The bow extends from the front centre of the wings and tapers to a broken point. There is no clear decoration and the surfaces of the bow, nor on any surface of the brooch. The surfaces are very worn and abraded. The reverse of the bow is slightly hollowed. …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4B51C9
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy flanged palstave axehead, probably dating to the Wilburton Industry (Needham Period 6, 1150-950 BC). The butt and part of the adjacent flange survives. The butt edge is blunt and rounded, and extends into part of the tongue, which thickens from the butt edge to the break. The area between the plates at the break is hollow. The break is uneven. The flange side is triangular in shape and widens from the cutting edge to the break. There is the slight indication of a casing seem that has been clipped and hammered flat. The en…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-4A4E5D
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast object of uncertain function and date made of a white metal, possibly an ingot. The object is oval in shape and sub-oval in cross-section. One face is flat. The opposite face features four parallel longitudinal grooves. The sides are rounded and the surfaces generally uneven. The object measures 18.5mm long, 14mm wide, 7.6mm maximum thickness and weighs 7.62 grams. See NMS-3CB76E for a similar object on the PAS database.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-247DFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl, dating to the Medieval (c.AD 1066-1500).  Description: the spindle whorl is biconical and truncated at each apex by a central cylindrical perforation.  The upper sphere is decorated by circumventing moulded rib that is situated between the middle and apex of the object.  The space between the rib and the apex is decorated with moulded dots.  Between the rib and the middle of the object is a moulded pattern of inverted 'V's, with a moulded dot between each V and one in the middle of the V…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-242A08
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant, dating to the Medieval period (c. 1200-1400). Description: The harness pendant is formed of a single plate with an integral attachment loop.  The plate is formed of a six-pointed star with bevelled edges and a trefoil terminal at each point.  The plate is decorated with moulded lines that circumvent the edge of the plate and each foil.  Between each point at the base of the 'V' is a moulded transverse line.  A moulded rose decorates the centre of the plate. Remains of gilding can be…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-23D453
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single copper-alloy vessel foot, probably from a small cauldron and dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1200-1700). Description: In plan, the foot is sub-rectangular in cross-section and plan with the broken end rectilinear and the foot rounded.  All the surfaces are heavily abraded and pitted with a mottled patina of black, orange and buff hue.  There is green patination around the broken end, which is bevelled on the interior face. Dimensions (mm): length 39.58, width 36.87, thickness 1…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-239F36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of an uncertain emperor dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Uncertain reverse type, possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS, depicting two soldiers standing, between them one or two standards (AD 330-341), Reece Period 17.  Uncertain mint.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-227B78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Pre-Treaty silver groat of Edward III (AD.1327-1377), dating to AD.1352-1353.  Fourth Coinage, Series D (closed C and E, Lombardic M, annulet stops) standard type F.  Mint of London.  North (1991: 50), no.1152.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-220295
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD.1558-1603), dating to AD.1583-1603.  Third issue coinage.  Tower of London Mint. North (1991), pg. 137, no. 2016.  
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-21941D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish, Medieval silver long cross penny from the reign of Alexander III (1280-1292).  Long cross with six-pointed mullets in quarters reverse.  It is missing the lower right edge of the flan. Mint of Scotland.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-2120B6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle, dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (AD 1350-1650). Description: The frame is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section.  It is composed of an angled framed formed of two oval loops, with acutely bevelled inside edges, gently bevelled outside edges and a recessed strap bar.  The pin is missing. Comparable to Whitehead (1996), p.53, nos. 290. Dimensions (mm): length 29.68, width 22.63, thickness 2.73. Weight: 4.50g
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-21145B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle, dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (AD 1350-1650). Description: The frame is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section.  It is composed of an angled framed formed of two oval loops, with acutely bevelled inside edges, bevelled outside edges and a slightly recessed strap bar.  The pin is missing. Comparable to Whitehead (1996), p.53, nos. 290. Dimensions (mm): length 23.64, width 18.58, thickness 2.63. Weight: 3.40g
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-20DF1B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete 4-disc lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.   Disc 1 is decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: ANNA. - REGINA.  The disc is missing a small portion of the lower left flan edge.  On the reverse of disc …
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-206E81
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.  Disc 1 is incomplete and decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: MAG . BRI[...].  Disc 2 is decorated with a central fleur-de-lis within a moulded circumventing boarder and an…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-3A47CD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval hooked mount dating c. AD 1230-1260. The plate is broadly rectangular and D-shape in cross-section, with a round shouldered terminal at one end and a broken projecting bar at the other end. The front face of the plate is decorated with two sets of double transverse collars at each end. At the terminal end is a circular perforation through the plate. Between the collars and projecting bar is a circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet with broken pin stem on the underside. The reverse of the mount is flat and undecorated. The surface patina is mot…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-3A18C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Roman cast copper-alloy Colchester, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the wings, central lug, bow, foot and catch plate. The pin and half of the spring are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical with a hollow interior and open ends. The wings are divided by a central lug with two perforations. The upper perforation has a circular-sectioned copper-alloy external chord through it. One end of the chord is broken. The opposite end extends into the surviving half of the spring comprising six coil…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-D07C4C
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 wings, central lug and upper bow. The spring, pin, lower bow, foot and catch plate are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical in shape and hollow within. They are divided by a central lug with two circular perforations. There is no spring inside. The front faces of the wings are decorated with three bands of decoration. The bow projects shallowly from the upper edge of the wings and tapers to a trans…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-D04C49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Iron Age cast copper-alloy potin of the Gaulish Remi tribe, from the Champagne region of France, dating 150-100 BC. Rudd's "Pig-tailed dancer" type depicting a figure with spear and shield advancing right on the obverse, and a quadruped facing right on the reverse. As ABC p. 31, no. 82.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-D01C41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman as of Vespasian (AD 69-79) dating to the period AD 69-79 (Reece Period 4). Illegible reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CF9821
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Divus Vespasian struck by Titus (AD 79-81) dating c. AD 80-81 (Reece period 4). The reverse depicts E-X SC on a round shield set on column, upon which an urn sits, laurel branch to each sidepe depicting shield resting against cippus, on which stands an urn, laurels to right and left. Mint of Rome. As RIC II, no. 359.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CF2778
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar (AD 139-180), struck under Antoninus Pius and dating to the period AD 152-153 (Reece period 7). TR POT VII COS II reverse type depicting Genius Exercitus or Virtus standing left sacrificing from patera over altar and holding legionary eagle. Mint of Rome. As RIC III, p. 85, no. 458.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CF0042
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy radiate, probably barbarous copying an issue of Divus Claudius (AD 270) dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). [CONSECRATIO] reverse type depicting a flaming altar. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CEDDFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the Emperor advancing right dragging a captive. Probably mint of Trier.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CD2993
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Valentinian II (AD 375-392), dating to the period c.AD 388-392 (Reece period 21). Possibly a VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CCF281
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Iron Age copper-alloy unit, probably of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, dating to the period c. 60 BC to 40 AD. Illegible obverse. 
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CCCA34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelin dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Ram-Headed Serpent' type. Obverse: coiled ram-headed serpent. Reverse: griffin left, head turned back, bucranium above, CAMVL monogram below. As ABC 2915; BMC 1906-08; VA 1965.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CC9CA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames Region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelin dating to the period AD 8-41. 'Cunobelinus Centaur' type. Obverse: laureate head left with CVN(O)[BELINI] around. Reverse:  centaur right, blowing a horn with TAS-[CI]-O(V)A-[NI F] around. As ABC no. 2957; BMC nos.1968-1971; VA 2089.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CB9A83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the North Thames region/ Trinovantes, struck for Dubnovellaunos dating to the period c. 5 BC-AD 10. 'Dubnovellaunos Crescent Head' type. Obverse: head right, crescents for hair, beaded angle for hairline. Reverse: horse left, branch below, radiate sun above. ABC 2410; BMC 2461-65; VA 1665.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CB5A59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver unit of the North Thames / Eastern region, dating to the period 60-20 BC. 'Essex Serpent' type. Obverse: annulate horse right, single fore and rear legs, head turned back to face a curled serpent. Reverse: small annulet horse left with corn ear motif below and ?sepent above and below. As ABC 2276.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CB19E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age silver half unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni dating to the period 60 BC - 20 BC. 'Puckeridge Bird Hare' type. Obverse: uncertain animal (hare?) right. Reverse: horse left, bearded mane, outline crescent above, star below. As ABC 2499; VA 474; BMC 393-396.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: BH-CAF29E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver unit of the of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni attributed to Tasciovanos dating to the period c.25 BC to AD 10. 'Tasciovanos Capricorn' type. Obverse: crossed wreath and two teardrop motifs, back-to-back crescents at centre. Reverse: winged capricorn right. As ABC 2619; BMC 1666.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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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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