Record ID: DYFED-D71CAE
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date (approx 1200-1400). The seal matrix is circular in shape. The obverse features a central motif of a bird holding a branch? head facing its wing (possibly a dove or an eagle) set within a beaded border. The legend around the circumference reads X SIGILLVM AMORIS meaning Seal of Love. The reverse is undecorated, is flat save for a slight central, vertical ridge which results in a complete suspension loop. Overall the seal matrix is in good condition but the central motif is quite damaged and the exact…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-277344
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete copper-alloy, Colchester type T shape dolphin Roman Fibula brooch probably dated AD 50. The brooch has narrow cylindrical wings with a hollow interior to accommodate the spring mechanism, which is mostly in place. There is etched line decoration on both the wings and the body. The bow has an angular D-shaped cross section. It has a light green patina but has been varnished by the finder. It is 20.1mm long, 24.7mm wide.  The top of the head is 8.5mm at the widest point and 4mm at the narrowest point.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2742DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307). Obverse deatures forward facing bust, legend around reading + ЄDW REX ANGL' DNS HYB.Cross mintmark, minted in London. Reverse has long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend around reading CIVI TAS LON DON.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-263EBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a silver, Post Medieval half groat of Charles I (AD1625-1649). The coin has been bent to form an 'S' shape profile, possibly as a love token. The obverse is very worn and polished, bust detail unclear but bust facing west with II behind head is visible. Legend around, but only F:ET:H:RE is visible (from CAROLVS·D:G:MB:F:ET:H:REX). The reverse is less worn, the oval quartered shield of arms is discernible, legend around but only TITIA TH is visible (from IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT). Die axis 1 o’clock..
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pendoylan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-2617C4
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single complete Post-Medieval to modern silver cufflink dating to AD.1725-1800. Each piece of the cufflink is octagonal and attached together with an oval silver loop. It has a concave reverse and an integrally cast loop. Each cufflink is decorated with an internal incised border surrounding a central 8-petalled flower.  There is additional decoration between each petal. Each single element is octagonal in shape, convex at the front and concave at the rear. The edges are down-turned.  The cufflink has been polished to a high shine by the finder. Hexagons are 16.1mm wid…
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-25F3D6
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy pencil or writing lead. The object is oval in section with a flattened side, and tapers to a point at one end.  The artefact tapers slightly between the point and the broken blunt end.  The object has a pale grey patina and shows some minor notches and scarring. Likely Medieval to post-Medieval date (c. AD1200-1600). 29.4mm long, 9.7mm wide at shaft end, norrowing to 5.9mm and then tapering to a point.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-25A5F8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a flat, circular, lead seal matrix of probable Medieval date (c. 13th-mid 14th century AD).  The obverse is decorated with a simple crude cross in the centre , the central motif is surrounded by letters and symbols around the circumference of the seal alot if which are mostly illegible.  The seal has been slightly bent. it has a light grey patina. The reverse is plain an undecorated and has a broken attachment loop at approximately 12 o clock.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F74759
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1300-1400). The object is conical with a handle that rises from a circular die. The handle consists of a rounded collar, atop of which is a decorative suspension loop with a circular perforation. The die has a worn incised inscription which is  mostly illegible.  The design has a duck with a winged insect (wasp?) above on the back of the duck. The die is slightly worn at 8 o’clock. It has a dark and green patina. Diameter of die is 16.7mm at the widest point. The…
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Donats', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F686BE
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, copper alloy dagger/knife chape of Medieval or early Post Medieval date, c. AD 1500-1600. The chape is broadly ovate-shaped tapering to a flat ended terminal. The open end has an ornate fluted edge. There is an engraved line towards the fluted edge on one side, and a double engraved line on the other side. The obhect has a dark and green patina. Terminal end - 14.7mm x 7.1mm Open end - 26.1mm x 10.5 mm
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F61397
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete. copper-alloy brooch/badge, possibly of Post Medieval date.  Badge comprises of a complete scallop shell-shape, engraved with lines. There is the suggestion that this could possibly be a pilgrim badge due to this.  The reverse of the shell is concave. A small piece of the attachment loop is present. The object has a green and red patina, and is very worn.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-F4A5A6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, copper-alloy head section of a Roman fibula brooch dating to between AD 75-200. The brooch is ridged and has two stubby wings (probably broken and worn down) forming its head .  The underside of the brooch is very smooth. It has a dark green patina.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-58B257
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, copper alloy, possible part of a brooch. The brooch is roughly T shaped at the obverse is decorate with two large lobes at the top of the T, and two smaller lobes at the bottom of the T, both in relief. It is decorates with a linear swirl which runs down the centre of the body of the T. The metal is thin and slightly concave to the obverse, it may possibly have attached to a brooch fitting in the past. At the to of the T there appears to be a possible worn break, suggesting that this object was once attached to something else. It has a dark grey and brown patin…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-589E3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, copper alloy strap fitting, thought to be a belt slide. The obverse of the fitting is a domed, disc-shape and is decorated with a swirl design which radiates outwards from a small central circle crating a scalloped edge to the belt fitting. The reverse is undecorated but at opposite sides there are two rectangular shapes projections, which would have been the remains of where the fitting would have been attached. The object has a dark grey patina and shows some signs of wear but is otherwise in good condition. The object weighs&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llancarfan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-588FC5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete, copper alloy, possible book fitting, it is rectangular in shape topped with a crown on the obverse, and a rope like border around the edges of the rectangle, on the flat part of the rectangle is a rounded double ended cross like indentation of unknown function, possibly decoration?, the reverse is plain and undecorated. On either side of the length of the object is a small circular shaped hole that does not perforate all the way through. This may possible be to fix the object to something else or a type of hinge. The object has a mostly reddish brown patin…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llancarfan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-CE9E96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver possible halfpenny of Henry VII dating to approx 1485-1509. The obverse features the crowned facing portrait of King Henry VII within inner beaded circle, legend around. The reverse features al ong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around. The coin weighs 0.3g and is 11.53mm in diameter.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-CE4E92
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete copper-alloy, annular buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1150 -1450). The buckle frame is circular in shape and a tapering circular sectioned pin remains fitted around the frame with an open loop. The obverse of the buckle appears to have some decoration, perhaps a dot design but a lot of the decoration is not discernible. A small amount of what appears to be gold gilding is present. The buckle has a brown patina, whilst the pin has a green patina. The buckle frame weighs 1.7g and is 19.44mm in diameter, and 2.47mm thick. A similar record on the PAS Database is YORYM-…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-CD6DB7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete copper alloy button with enamelled decoration dating to the Post Medieval Period (c. 1600-1800). The button is convex with a small projecting dome in the centre. The face is decorated with four bifid or heart shaped cells at N, E, S and W, which contain white enamel, the majority of the button (outside these cells) are filled with green enamel. In between each cell is a single dot which as no enamel remaining. The reverse of the button is plain and undecorated but has a loop in the centre for attachment. The button weighs 5.6g and is 23.75mm in diameter. A simila…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llancarfan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-CB934A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is an incomplete copper alloy Roman bow brooch (possibly of Colchester derivative). The front of the brooch is decorated with a central dot design on the centre of the bow. The open catch plate on the reverse is complete but the pin is missing. The brooch has a dark brown and green patina. The brooch has a brown patina and weighs 11.7g and is 49.99mm in length and 28.48mm in width, and has a thickness of 2.63mm.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-4E2F30
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Silver Half-Groat of Henry VIII. The obverse features the bust of Henry VIII facing right, Title around (Henric VIII D G R AGL Z H). The reverse features a central shield decorated with coat of arms with initials W A on either side, which denotes Archbishop Warham. Mint name around (CIVI TAS CAN TOR). The coin weighs 0.9g and is 18.38mm in diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenvoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-4D3B19
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy button with silver plating. The obverse of the button features a central 6 rounded petal flower, which is then surrounded by 6 larger pointed leaves with linear decoration , and these are then intersected with a further 6 pointed leaves with a dot and linear decoration. The obverse has a silver patina with some brown staining. The reverse is undecorated, but has a central depression which suggests that there was once a lug which is now missing. The patina on the reverse is a dark grey and brown. Overall the button is showing signs of wear and damage. Thought to…
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinas Powys', grid reference and parish protected.