Record ID: DEV-011E4D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pommel from a sword or dagger in the shape of a human bust dating to the later Iron Age (150-50 BC). The bust is moulded in three dimensions, beginning just below the shoulder line, with the point where the thick neck and shoulders meet emphasised with a cast thick line, possibly intended to represent the neckline of a garment. The neck tapers slightly but remains thick at the point where it meets the head. The chin is broad and bearded, with the point of the beard emphasised, giving the chin a somewhat bulbous appearance. The beard continues up to the ears on either…
Created on: Sunday 23rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Micheldever', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-792C34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy single-looped buckle with surviving incomplete copper alloy sheet plate, probably dating to c. AD 1150-1350. The buckle frame is oval in plan, with a narrowed and slightly offset bar and with an elaborated outer edge, cast into three knops divided by transverse bands. The upper face of the frame is internally bevelled, whilst the reverse is flat. A simple rectangular copper alloy sheet plate is wrapped around the bar, incomplete and truncated in line with a circular perfration, now incomplete, and with a second circular perforation to accomodate a simple copper…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2018
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Record ID: DEV-7CBA8F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216), probably dating to c. AD 1207-1210. Voided short cross class 5c, issued by Walter in London. Mass (2001: 40-41). North (1980: 179) no. 971.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: DEV-7FBAA8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper alloy cruciform or small-long brooch, probably dating to c. AD 450-600. The brooch is amost complete missing only the pin and with the rear edge of the catchplate lost, The head of the brooch is unelaborated, 8.1mm wide by 7.5mm high. It is decorated with two transverse grooves at its apex and two V-shaped short incised grooves on either edge. A sub-triangular lobe projects from its reverse, the latter is perforated and retains traces of a copper alloy axis bar. The bow expands from below the head in a highly arched curve. The bow is plano-convex in cross-s…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: DEV-F0114C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman radiate of Postumus (AD 260-269) dating to AD 260-269 (Reece Period 12). FIDES MILITVM reverse type depicting Fides holding two military standareds. Principal Mint Gaul. Cunetio p. 143, no. 2386:2. Measurements: 21.3mm diameter, 1.6mm thickness, weight 2.61g.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grateley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F06FEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman siliqua of Gratian (AD 367-383) dating to AD 367-375, Reece Period 19. VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting personification of Rome, seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear. Minted at Trier, as RIC IX Treveri 27C Measurements: 18.6mm diameter, 1.1mm thickness, weight 1.47g.
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grateley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F09017
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of copper-alloy tweezers dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The tweezers are formed from a single rectangular sectioned band of copper-alloy which has been bent in half, creating a sprung loop one end. It consists of two arms extending from the loop, both of which flare outwards from the loop towards the terminals. There is no visible decoration. The tweezers are now light green in colour. Almost identical tweezers are illustrated by Crummy (1983: 59, fig.63, no.1877, 1881) and numerous examples are recorded on the database including SUR-94B6F8, BUC-E3…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grateley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F0B8F1
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy bracelet with multiple motifs of Roman date, c. AD 250-410. The bracelet is formed of a strip of metal which is D-shaped in cross section, and which tapers to its broken terminals. However, one side tapers significantly more than the other, and this more dramatically tapering outer end is folded over and has a damaged bifurcated terminal, which may be the remains of an fastening hook or loop. The bracelet is decorated with a series of designs which appear to be crescents, placed so the crescent alternates between facing outwards and inwards. It is…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grateley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F0EB87
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy finger ring dating to the Roman period, c. AD 200-400, of Henig Type VIII. The ring is composed of a shaped, keeled thin sheet of copper alloy which is formed into a circular hoop, flattened in cross section, the line of which is cut across by the large rectangular bezel. Atop the bezel at its centre is an inset bead of green glass. The edges of the rectangular bezel are emphasised by vertical incised lines which form borders before the hoop begins to taper and sweep downwards. The shape of this finger ring and the placement of the glass bead is reminiscent o…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grateley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-08F479
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver half groat of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to AD 1422-1427 Mint of Calais. Annulet coinage. As North (1991: 74) no. 1429. Measurements: 19.1mm diameter, 0.6mm thickness, weight 1.78g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-0950D1
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy pendant, dating to c. AD 1600-1800. The object is circular in shape and flattened in cross section, slightly irregularly angled due to the large suspension hole which is pierced into its upper centre. This aperture is at the centre of the design inscribed onto the surface, which is a many rayed sunburst. Traces of gilding survive on the outer surface. The reverse is plain and undecorated but also retains traces of gilding. Measurements: 26.1mm diameter, 2.3mm thickness, weight 7.02g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-09B9B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy initial T-shaped brooch of T135 dating to the Roman period, c. AD 50-150. The wings and upper part of the bow survive. The wings are cylindrical in shape, with an outer layer of copper alloy wrapped around the internal hinge bar. This is visible in the damaged terminal of the left wing, and missing in the damaged terminal of the right wing. At the centre is a v-shaped notch where the hinge would have originally been placed. The bow rises at a gentle angle from the arms, and is decorated with two horizontal grooves which give it a ribbed appearance and …
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2021
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Record ID: DEV-5B5F4C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a wheel thrown coarseware closed form vessel, probably a jar, dating to the Roman period, c. AD 200-400. The fragment is a base fragment, namely a foot ring, and is markedly unfinished on its flattened underside. It has a thickly curving rounded edge to the base, and above this are two cordons with a deep channel between them, in which further slender incised lines lie. It is made of a pale buff oxidised fabric, which nonetheless maintains a slender strip of grey at its core. It is micaceous, with a slightly sandy texture on the inner surface. There are traces of a…
Created on: Saturday 30th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Record ID: DEV-78AEA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy enamelled Colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch dating to the Roman period (50-150 AD). The brooch consists of the wings, the the bow, a small part of the pin and most of the catchplate and the foot. The pin is missing.The wings are are 26.25 mm wide and perpendicular to the bow. They appear sub-circular in cross section. The wings are decorated with a series of three parallel incisions around each edge. The reverse of the wings is divided in half by what is left of the hinge. The front of the bow is decorated with two equilateral tr…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbotts Ann CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-8E55C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver penny of Edward VI (1547-1553), dating to the period 1550-1553. London mint. North (1991, 124) No. 1945. The coin has lost part of its outer edge above the shield on the reverse.
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hurstbourne Priors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-0E5A04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1087), dating to c.1066-1068. North (1980:153) no. 839. Minted in Nottingham by Forner. 19.25mm diameter, 0.5mm thickness, weight 1.31g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A32D9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272) dating to AD 1256-1258. Voided long cross class 5f. Minted by Iohs at Canterbury (North 1994: 227, ref: 996). The coin has cracks radiating from the left eye of the bust but is otherwise complete.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hurstbourne Priors CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-17FB6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age 'early uninscribed' gold quarter stater of the Belgae, dating to c.65-40 BC. An example of Chris Rudd's 'Danebury Scrolls' type (ABC 791, BMC 539) with an additional ring on the back of the horse. Obverse: Scroll-like flourishes around central cogwheel sun. Reverse: Horse right, ring and wheel above, floral sun below There are 7 similar coins recorded on the database (HAMP-69AA0A, WILT-0C6176, HAMP-6A23A8, HAMP-277D13, HAMP3872, HAMP-104634, HAMP-FACBB6) with 5 examples known elsewhere (detailed in the record for HAMP-69AA0A). All known coins are from Hampshire, and …
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Tisted', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-E6F93F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast lead or lead-alloy lion head mount of modern date, c. 1800-1900 Similarly to KENT-E56D67, the mount is circular in plan with moulded relief decoration in the form of a lion's head surrounded by a mane. All the protruding facial features and details are clearly visible. The lion head is surrounded by two concentric lines which separate it from an outer circular frame decorated with a floral motif. Unfortunately only part of this outer frame survives. The reverse, plain and undecorated apart from a central circular perforation, lies flat when rested on a su…
Created on: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-9362F8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper allot composite strap end, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1450. The strap end is constructed from two sheets of copper alloy with a copper alloy sheet spacer sandwiched in between. It is tongue shaped in plan, with a three cusps at the attachment end and a knop projecting from the terminal, there is a single central copper alloy rivet at the attachment end. Dimensions: length 21.0mm; width 13.8mm; thickness 2.5mm; weight 2.45g. cf. similar strap ends published by Egan & Pritchard (2002: 148) nos. 696-701, excavated in contexts dating to c. AD 1250-1450 in London.
Created on: Friday 2nd March 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd March 2018
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