Record ID: BM-A7BA94
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
1. Platform Decorated Terret Large, complete platform-decorated terret (rein ring). The terret comprises an inset rectangular-sectioned attachment bar, which is flanked on either side with vertical collars. The ring itself, which is in remarkable condition, is decorated with three circular disc-like platforms, one on each side and one at the top. Each platform is decorated with a simple, geometric flower design consisting of four petals situated around a central circle. The petal-shaped cells on the platforms located on either side of the ring are filled with blue enamel. The colour u…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: BM-A530B3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Two objects from a Late Bronze Age hoard; according to TAR 2004, p. 40, no. 28, these are additional to a hoard first discovered in 2001.    Catalogue 1. Bronze Age copper alloy spear head. Leaf shaped blade with bevelled edges, rounded socket continuing smoothly as rounded central rib to the tip. Brown patina with patches of thick, orange ?iron deposit along the join between the mid rib and blade and inside the socket. Side holes on socket 6mm diameter. Slight damage on the edge of the blade. Part of the socket is squashed. External diameter of socket 26mm. Length of blade…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: BM-297D6C
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances of discovery: Four Bronze Age bronze implements were found during a metal-detecting rally. Three have been reported as potential Treasure; the fourth, made by a different finder, should also be submitted for consideration. The three submitted were located at depths between 1 and 4 inches (2.5 – 10 cm) on cultivated land. They were found in an approximate line at intervals of about 25 feet (8 m) – hence 50 feet overall. The alignment was noted to be that of the direction of ploughing. Descriptions: Condition of the palstaves (nos 1 & 2) is good, the socket…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: BM-28B710
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances of discovery The large group of gold and bronze artefacts described here were found between September 2004 and December 2005, initially by metal detecting, later by a combination of excavation and metal-detector survey. Most finds were made within a zone 25 x 10 metres in extent with just a few further away, up to 40 m. The finds circumstances are fully dealt with in Gloucestershire County Council’s preliminary report (Barrett & Vallender 2005); in summary they can be broken down into six groups: Thirty-five objects were initially found before any archa…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cirencester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-284683
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Small penannular gold ring with decorative narrow banding in yellow and paler gold. The external surfaces are very worn. Visual inspection suggested that the piece consists of a gold covering over a base metal core; this was confirmed by scientific analysis. This is a well known Late Bronze Age type, decorative in character, dating to circa 1150-750 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: BM-27DFCC
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bracelet 1 A complete and well crafted penannular bracelet with a band of thin, ‘C’ section. The section is, however, thickest at the centre, thinner, rounded and highly polished along the edges. The band tapers gently towards the squared off terminals, which are defined by a narrow beading created by turning the metal outward slightly. The bracelet has many dents and scratches visible under magnification. Slight compression of the band around the middle has caused limited distortion and misalignment of the terminals. One of the latter is damaged by a small nick. D…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-275770
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Small penannular ring comprising a plain round to oval-sectioned hoop with flat terminals. The interior of the hoop and the flat terminal surfaces have not been polished. Gold content approximately 82%. The specific gravity at 16 is not low enough to indicate that the ring has a base metal core.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-261FA2
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
The find comprises a loop of thick gold wire of roughly circular cross-section, the ends overlapping. Onto this are threaded nine rings, seven of which are of the type known as composite; two are simple rings. One of the latter (i) is a loop of gold wire with overlapping ends; the wire tapers from one end to the other. The other (ii) is a penannular ring of round-sectioned wire, the terminals close together. Of the composites: (iii) is a triple ring of three lightly C-sectioned strips probably soldered together. The terminals of one meet; the other two display a narrow gap. (iv) is a…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North East Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-25EFE8
Object type: ROD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A contorted fragment of rod of triangular section; the faces are concave and the flanges formed at their junctions are therefore acute. A moderate double twist at a point where the rod is bent appears to be a deliberate feature, but elsewhere very slight twists are likely to be due to distortion. There are no cut-marks, nor any crushing at the breaks. Maximum dimension (in contorted state) 55 mm; approximate extended length 200 mm; thickness 2.5 – 3.1 mm; weight 14.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-257960
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small fragment of gold sheet was discovered. The fragment clearly is part of a larger object, but unfortunately close examination has proved unable to establish from what object the fragment came. It is impossible to establish the date of the object from which the fragment came. Analysis of the metal content of the fragment was also unable to provide further help in dating the piece. The fragment was found to contain 91% gold. Dr JD Hill Department of Prehistory and Early Europe The British Museum London
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-2523A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger-ring, the hoop is rectangular in section and extends into a flat, oval bezel, the shoulders decorated with marginal notches and incised lines. due to a lack of recognised features, this object cannot be securely dated pre-1704.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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Record ID: BM-24E232
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A fitting or mount, undecorated, and unlikely to be a finger-ring.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-24C88E
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
This is a puzzling piece which has some similarity with 16th century dress fittings, but does not correspond precisely with examples so far recorded in that it is very thin and lightweight. It has a heart‑shaped stamp on the back which may possibly be a maker's mark, but is not one that we have been able to identify. It also has some affinity with traditional ornaments from Continental Europe.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-23D9C9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
This molten droplet of heavy yellow metal was reported as possible Treasure, because it was found in the vicinity of other finds of molten gold/electrum which might be connected with the production of Iron Age gold torcs or other objects. It was sent to the British Museum for scientific analysis which demonstrated the droplet was made of copper alloy. 
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: BM-23B1B2
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
14 droplets and fragments of gold and silver This interesting collection of material includes 9 molten droplets, 2 fragments that have been cut from ingots and 3 fragments of twisted wire. The objects in the collection are made from both gold (of different colours), silver and in one case lead with tin. One molten droplet clearly contains a partially melted piece of gold wire fused within it. Initially it was considered that these objects might have come from the manufacture of Iron Age gold and silver objects. Analysis of the metal content of the droplets and other pieces, …
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-239133
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of square-sectioned rod which is fairly evenly twisted, but with tighter twisting towards the torn ends. The flange-crests are rather rounded and in places flattened due to damage.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-237231
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small gold sub-circular disc, of irregular shape and appearance, probably a small ingot.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-15AE47
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A crushed and distorted roll (apparently rolled six times) of very thin sheet-gold strip, narrow, and seemingly parallel-sided, the free (outer) end slightly damaged. No markings are visible.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: BM-14F456
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger-ring formed from a sheet strip with ends overlapped by 0.5mm. There is no decoration, but a median crease runs around the circumference. Interior diameter 20 – 20.5 mm, width of strip 5 – 5.5 mm, thickness c.0.25mm. There are many scratch marks on both the inner & outer surfaces. Weight 2.65g. The ring is probably over 300 years old, and has a gold content of over 10%. This is the second object of this type from this location. Alan E West, Curator of Archaeology, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: BM-14638B
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of jewellery, perhaps from a mount or pendant, incorporating motifs of a cross with flowers. From the photograph, this appears to be made from silver.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
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