Record ID: BM-D83D1C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver-gilt iconographic finger-ring, with a two-faceted bezel with crudely engraved images of saints. The figure in the panel on the right appears to hold in her right hand a tower, and may represent St Barbara. The figure on the left is unidentified, and may represent a male saint. The hoop is grooved and beaded in diagonal bands, and the shoulders are engraved with flowers. The diameter of the ring measures 24mm. The ring probably dates to the 15th century. Beverley Nenk Curator, Medieval collections, Department of Medieval and Modern Europe British Museum
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 6th January 2024
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Record ID: BM-38312B
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Catalogue: SF No. Description BAG1-0001 Cu-alloy socketed mortising chisel (lower section only). 28.97g. 64mm. Cf Davey 1973 no. 416. and Cheetham 1977 Pl. 6 no. 17. 24.09.03 BAG1-0002 Cu-alloy socketed axehead (looped rim section only). Loop is sealed by casting flash still in situ. 8.83g. 38mm 24.09.03 BAG1-0003 Cu-alloy ingot section. 290g.* 70mm. 2…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-BB9005
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
1. Silver ring. Dimensions: Diameter: 11.5 mm; weight: 0.42g. 2. Silver lunula pendant. Length: 27 mm; width: 22.5 mm; weight: 3.36g. 3. Jet figurine of a standing bear. Length: 35 mm; height: 19 mm; weight: 3.59g. 4. Ivory(?) finger-ring fragments. Diameter: 25 mm; width: 4.5 mm; weight: 1.52g. 5. Two complete melon beads of turquoise frit, one with small silver ring fragment in close association. Diameters: 13 mm & 14.5 mm; weights: 1.73g & 2.11g. 6. Silver finger-ring with a red stone intaglio of a ?stag (N.Crummy). Diameter: 19.5 mm; intaglio length: 8 mm;…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-6D9E6C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete post-medieval silver seal matrix. The die is oval and shows the negative design of a galleon with three masts and front and rear castles. This is surrounded by a beaded border. There is no lettered inscription. The shaft is six sided and would have terminated in a loop, which is now missing. The break edges are worn smooth and similarly patinated to the rest of the object suggesting this damage occurred in antiquity. Directly below the position of the loop is a moulded hexagonal collar, which mirrors the six sides of the shaft, and below this is a grooved line.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-AE9FBC
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
This head-dress pin is of a type described as a ‘bodkin’. It has a flattened section with a rectangular eye. On both sides there is a serrated leaf motif below the eye, with on one side the inscribed letters M. C. and on the other a single inscribed F. It is broken through the eye and the terminal is missing. The pin has a more sinuous form than is commonly seen. It is a relatively plain example of its type. The pin is of silver, and contains at least 10 per cent by weight of metal as precious metal. It measures 83.3mm long and weighs 3.93 grammes. It is in fair co…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-9F844F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete 17th Century, cast, silver button. The button is circular in plan with a down turned edge. It is decorated with a single heart bisected by two crossing arrows with distinct feathered flights. Above the heart are flames. To the reverse of the button is a complete circular loop.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Essex', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-9F5581
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete 17th Century, cast, silver button. The button is circular in plan with a down turned edge. It is decorated with a single heart bisected by two crossing arrows with distinct feathered flights. Above the heart are flames. To the reverse of the button is a complete circular loop.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-9F2FDB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete 17th Century, cast, silver button. The button is circular in plan with a down turned edge. It is decorated with two conjoined hearts with a crown above.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-9EF52C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Complete 17th Century, cast, silver button. The button is circular in plan with a down turned edge. It is decorated with a single heart bisected by two crossing arrows with distinct feathered flights. Above the heart are flames. To the reverse of the button is a complete circular loop.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-9E8089
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete silver gilt pilgrim badge. This object has a flat reverse and moulded, domed front. James Robinson comments that it depicts St George on horseback advancing right. The saint’s arm appears to be raised; he probably originally wielded a sword or lance. The horse stands on the recumbent figure of the dragon. The stitching loop is missing from the reverse. This would have been used to attach the item to a hat or other garment. The gilt is mostly worn off to front and back. A similar style badge, though portraying a standing saint, can be seen in The Treasure Annual Report…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Takeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-D9B777
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold stater of Cunobelin, hoard addendum Date: Iron Age, c. AD 10-40 Description: A gold inscribed Eastern (North Thames) quarter stater of Cunobelin, traditionally attributed to the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, ‘plastic’ type, dating to the period c. AD 10-40. Obverse: corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, MV to right. Reverse: horse facing right with ladder mane, branch and pellet above and pellet and CVNO below. ABC p. 136, no. 2786/9, BMC p. 126, nos. 1818-22, VA 2010-3. Dimensions: Diameter: 16.5mm, thickness: 3.2mm, weight: 5.34g.
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weeley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BM-C514EA
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The find consists of 36 copper alloy, two of which refit to form a partial object (no 35 & 36 in the catalogue below, to form a partial axe). There is 6 full socketed axe , 2 fragmented double winged-axe, 2 fragmented winged-axe and 14 axe fragments, 8 ingots fragment , 1 possible cauldron handle/fitting  fragment, 2 casting jets and 1 possible copper alloy mould fragment. ID DESCRIPTION DIMENSION WEIGHT (g) 1 Full socketed axe, some green rust and corrosion, blade sharp with dent, casting seam along t…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: BM-1F886B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period c.AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD [NN AVG ET CAES] reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X. Unclear mint, possibly Trier.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1F75FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy Q-radiate of Allectus (AD 293-296), dating to the period c.AD 293-296 (Reece period 14). VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting galley left with at least four crew. Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1F5C85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting a Globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 190, no. 303.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1F4708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus I (AD 272-274), dating to the period c.AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). PA[...]VG reverse type depicting Pax(?) standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre? Unclear mint.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1E64B8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270), dating to the period c.AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). [VIRTVS AVG] reverse type depicting Virtus standing left holding branch and vertical spear, shield resting on leg. Mint of Rome. cf. Normanby no. 846. Possibly irregular.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1E4587
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period c.AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). DIANAE CONS AVG reverse type depicting a gazelle(?) right. Mint of Rome. cf. Cunetio no. 1401.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1E30EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman radiateof Valerian I (AD 253-260), dating to the period c.AD 257-260 (Reece period 12). P M TR P V COS IIII P P reverse type depicting the Emperor seated left on a curule chair holding globe and sceptre. As Cunetio no. 493.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-1E126A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Severus Alexander (AD 222-235),dating to the period c.AD 222-228 (Reece period 11). LIBERALITAS AVG reverse type depicting Liberalitas standing left holding abacus and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. As RIC IV.2, p. 82, no. 148.
Created on: Monday 30th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hatfield Broad Oak', grid reference and parish protected.