Record ID: HAMP-4B07BD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age copper alloy brooch of the La Tene I type dating to the 4th - 3rd century B.C. ' Wessex' Type, Hull's Type 1A. The brooch has a strongly arched faceted bow with a diamond-shaped cross section.. The top of the arch extends to form the tightly coiled spring with an axis bar and arched mock-spring. A tapering pin with a sub-circular section remains, and tapers down to a pointed terminal that is situated near the catch plate.  The opposite end of the arch extends to form the foot and catchplate of the brooch which consists of a bar that is ben…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-12CCF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An complete and possibly defaced early medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (757-96), Substantive Light Coinage, 'Profile/Cross of lobes' type (North 296; Chick 24) dating to c.AD784/5-92/3, moneyer: Dud(da), mint: London. Refs: North 1994: p.87; Chick 2010: pl. 4; Naismith 2017: p.134, table 9.  The coin is slightly bent and the obverse field shows numerous straight scratches across the portrait focusing on the area of the face. These appear to be deliberate suggesting that the coin has been defaced. Obverse OFFA REX. Bust Cc  draped with diadem, one &…
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-E0BDBB
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete lipped decorated terret (rein ring) of Iron Age date c. 100 BC-100 AD, with La Tene style enamel decorations . The fragment is sub-circular in section, and would have originally been a sub-oval or D- shape, and features intergrally cast raised discoidal transverse moldings ( 2 sets of lips made up of four sub-oval projections).  One end of the ring is thicker than the other ( 10.70mm diameter vs 7.74mm diameter). The terret is decorated with two triangular cells on each lip ( a total of 8 triangular cells, 5 of which still contain  red enamel). There is a cast…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-753937
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman probable as of Augustus (31 BC-AD 14), probably dating to the period c.27-10 BC (Reece period 1). COL NEM reverse type depicting a palm branch behind a chained crocodile, teeth visible on top of upper jaw. Mint of Nemausus (Nimes, Gaul). RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 51, nos. 154-157; RPC I, nos. 522-523. This coin is relatively lightweight, although quite worn, and probably belongs with the lighter (as?) issues of Nemausus Series I (RPC 523)   
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hayling Island', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-FDDCCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), dating to the period c.AD 300-303 (Reece period 15). SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR reverse type depicting Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Ticinum. RIC VI, p. 286, no. 44b. Die axis 12 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-701313
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman hinge-headed enamelled brooch dating to the early second century AD (c. AD 43-200 Only the head and upper section of the brooch remains, the pin and lower section of the bow and catchplate are now missing. The brooch pin in intact and is hinged from the axis bar at the top and is held in place by a tubular housing for the copper alloy axis bar. The plate is lozenge shaped, with a flat raised border and raised central ring. Traces of a blue/green enamel are still visible within the brooch plate. Extending from the base of the b…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-A17F52
Object type: FOLDING KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete  cast copper-alloy Roman folding knife handle in the shape of a boar (c. 43-410 AD ). The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and cross-section, and is broken on one end.  The head and upper part of the back of the boar and the sides are well moulded. The knife handle depicts a boar that has an elongated snout with slightly larger heart-shaped  nose at the tip that is distinctive from the lower jaw area and separated by a horizontal slot. This horizontal slot is itself divided in half by a vertical slot that extends through the end of the jaw…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-221713
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy Roman disc brooch with some remaining gilding, c.AD 200-350. The front of the brooch is comprised of four concentric circular ridges starting at the edge of the brooch and going into a small circular ridge in the centre. Between the second and third of the raised ridges there remains a small portion of gilded ribbon decoration. On the reverse of the brooch the catchplate and pin remain intact, although the pin is slightly bent.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-7BB9E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy penannular finger ring in the form of a coiled snake, dating from about AD 100-400. The hoop is sub-circular in plan and  rectangular in section. The terminal on the outside of the finger-ring tapers to a point and represents the tail of the snake. The other terminal is broken, but is expanded and probably would have formed the head of the snake. The ring has a small circular knob near the tail, and the ring is decorated with a series of moulded lines ranging from angled single ribs near the tail, to a herring-bone pattern near …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-7A1A5D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy, Roman, Hod Hill type brooch, AD.40-100. Remaining are the head, bow, foot and catchplate of the brooch. The object comprises the bow, the foot, and catchplate of the brooch. Both the head and the pin of the brooch are missing. The bow is rectangular shape, with four longitudinal ridges, two upon the outer edges and two within. Extending from the centre of the bow are two transverse terminals, both spherical at the end. Below the rectangular section of the bow is a transverse collar, followed by the undecorated foot of the brooch and endi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-AD1661
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Carausius (AD 286-93) (Reece Period 14), RENOVAT ROMANO, Wolf standing right, suckling twins. RSR RIC V, pt 2, p. 512, no. 571; new RIC V.5, no. 117 (14 examples known),.  DIameter 19.17mm; Weight 2.73g.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-5F445D
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A lead-alloy steelyard Weight of Roman date (c.43-410 AD). The weight is bi-conical in section and circular in plan. The remnants of a loop are evident on top of the weight.. There is no iron projecting from the bottom apex.
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-3236B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A small Romano-British Colchester one piece brooch of Mackreth 2011, type 4.d, dating from the Iron Age to Roman period (c. AD 25-200). The head, bow, foot and spring are complete but the pin is missing. The catchplate is complete and has three circular perforations.  The bow has a pointed oval section and curves gently from top to bottom and narrows to the foot, which is decorated with a single indented horizontal line . The wings of the brooch are both decorated with three vertical grooves, and the catchplate is decorated with zig-zags around its margin…
Created on: Saturday 4th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-F5D10B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Romano-British Colchester Type one-piece brooch dating from the 1st century AD (c. AD 25-70) with short wings and a forward-facing hook on its head.Three coiled springs remain on one side, but one the springs on the other side are missing, as is the pin.  The front of the  brooch is fairly narrow, and tapers from the head to the tip, decorated with  a zig-zag line in sunk relief down the length of its face. The profile of the brooch is characterised by a bow-like continuous single curve to a vertical catch-plate about one-third down. The triangular-shaped catch…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-381069
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester derivative, hinged South- Western Ordinary, Mackreth 2011, Type, 10.b # 2314, Plate 61 brooch, dating to AD 50-250. The head is composed of cylindrical wings, with a vertical slot in the rear centre for the pin. The wings of the brooch are and are decorated with two vertical ribs rib on the end of each wing. The axis bar is retained and the pin has broken off inside the hinge. The bow is undecorated, and is D-shaped in cross section, tapering downwards towards where the catchplate would …
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Saturday 24th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-AD79DD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Single body sherd of Roman colour-coated New Forest Ware; indented beaker from the 3rd-4th century AD.  The sherd has a light grey surface with sections of light reddish brown, and is coated in a dark brown-grey slip. The fabric is fine and sandy with with no visible inclusions. The sherd has two parallel incised decorations, and has been pinched  to form indents. The fragment likely dates to the period AD 270-340. The sherd is worn and was found in ploughsoil.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-572D35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
 A complete medieval (c. AD 1200-1400) silver Seal Matrix Pendant with an inlaid Roman intaglio .The seal matrix is an oval with a large circular lug for attachment that is set on the top edge of the reverse of the matrix . The reverse has a deep bevelled edge, presumably to accommodate the depth of the bezel, and a flat central panel. The bevelled edge appears to be made from silver sheet; there is a clear line between it and the central panel.The lug is comprised of three ridges that are circular in section and are bent around to form a loop.   The front of …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-DE9C91
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Roman finger ring with clear/white glass intaglio, dating to the third century AD. This is a Henig Type VIII C. AD200-250. The shoulders of the ring are keeled and decorated with raised triangular V-shaped mouldings and a raised central ridge that extends all the way around the hoop. The bezel has an octagonal setting and oval clear/white glass intaglio with a low relief, and a design that depicts a standing figure. The figure's body and head are separate. The body is T-shaped, with hanging arms, and the head is a circle. There is al…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-B9F8D5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
 Roman (AD100-300) copper alloy pelta -shaped mount with a pinched crest. The front of the mount is convex and undecorated. The reverse of the mount is concave and has two large integral circular-sectioned footed rivets for strap attachment. 
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 10th December 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-CF2EB3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman finger ring (Henig Class VIII; Guiraud Type 2) with a flat oval bezel, 8.8mm wide, carrying a recessed setting for a gem or intaglio which has been lost. The shoulders are triangular, tapering into old breaks with the hoop and have flanking lobes forming collars at the junction with the bezel. The shoulders are decorated with incised diagonal lines. The hoop would have been narrow with a flat sub rectangular cross section.
Created on: Friday 5th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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