Record ID: NARC-AC9CB4
Object type: MANICURE SET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, zoomorphic Manicure set or Chatelaine of Roman date (AD 43-200). The object is composed of a Cockerel shaped body, with a hollow body, which is piriform in plan. The tail is missing, leaving only a short upward projecting spur, due to an old, abraded break. The neck is curved and expands to form the lozenge shaped head, with an upper projecting undulating comb, and flanked by downward projecting wattles, with left of which is missing due to an old, abraded break. The head tapers in to form a sharp beak. The body retains an incomplete upper loop, and one larg…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC84AC
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Harness Stud of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The plate is quatrefoil with projecting points in the spandrels. The front of the object is decorated with a heraldic design composed of a flat-topped shield with a lion rampant within. Around the shield are three foliage sprays. The back of the object retains a circular cross-sectioned integral stud within the centre of the plate. Length: 26.33mm, Width: 25.86mm, Thickness: 3.07mm, Diameter (stud): 5.49mm, Weight: 11.0g The metal is dark green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC6538
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object has a square central plate with integrally cast, flat lobes at all four corners and the midpoint of each of the sides (eight in total). The corner lobes are moulded, stylised fleurs de lys. The lobes along the sides are rectangular and undecorated. The upper lobe extends into the integrally cast suspension loop. The loop is set at a right angle to the plate with a circular aperture. The lower lobe has a central circular perforation. The central plate has a heraldic design c…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC4E49
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) date (AD 1000-1100). Thomas Class E, Type 1 (Winchester Style). The object consists of an openwork, lozenge-shaped plate, with a rectangular upper attachment plate with a single central circular perforation. The plate is composed of Winchester style openwork decoration in the form of a series of symmetrical fronds, emanating from a central stem which twist along the edges of the plate and end in inward curving lobed terminals. The lower rounded end is missing due to an old, abraded, transverse break. …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-AC3CF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69 - 79) dating to AD 70 (Reece period 4). COS ITER FORT RED reverse type depicting Fortuna, draped, standing left, setting right hand on prow and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 18.49mm, Weight: 2.8g The coin is missing a minor portion of its outer flan at 6’oclock. RIC II 2nd ed. pt. 1 (Vespasian) no. 19.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-982255
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite Chatelain of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1700). The object is composed of circular sectioned wire with three parts, a large hook for attachment to a belt; a chain of 'S' links; and a thick piece of wire with three looped ends. The hook is blunt and rear facing, and is flanked by short recurved loops. From the opposing end S link chains are partially retained on the two outer loops, with three additional pieces of wire found intertwined but not connected to the main body of the object. The central portion of the object is bound with thin…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-980004
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Finger Ring of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1600-1850). The object is composed of rectangular band which is D shaped in section. The object is undecorated and has a visible butt join, the form has been distorted with a contracted centre giving the band a figure of eight shape. Length: 31.57mm, Width: 9.24mm, Height: 5.75mm, Thickness: 1.54mm, Weight: 3.4g The metal is light green/brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: SUSS-A827F9, NLM-11A02D and NLM-BC2AD3. Possibly a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97EE04
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is a double loop rectangular buckle with moulded decoration on the loops. The object has ovoid knops on each external corner of the frame and a bifid knop on the outer edge of each loop, flanking the strap bar. The wire pin is partial retained recurved around the strap bar, it tapers to an abraded break. Length: 31.22mm, Width: 27.96mm, Thickness: 1.95mm, Weight: 4.1g The metal is light green/brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Whitehead, P 79, No 488
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97DB76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The object is biconical with a central moulded aperture of diameter 9.77mm. Both sides bear a moulded decoration. On one side this takes the form of a cross Pommée with lettering reading: W Crown V (pellet within) Crown V (pellet within and flanking). The opposing side is decorated with cross Pommée H•N•?•quatrefoil/A (chevron barred). Diameter: 32.14mm, Diameter (inner): 12.02mm, Thickness: 11.92mm, Weight: 56.0g The metal is a cream in colour with a slightly pitted smooth patina. It is…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-97ABEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture of diameter 6.75mm.  neither face is decorated. Diameter: 22.07mm, Diameter (perforation): 6.75mm, Thickness: 17.14mm, Weight: 34.4g The metal is light brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-979116
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy French jetton of Medieval date (AD 1385-1415). 'Crown' type. Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in four arched tressure reverse. Probably mint of Paris. Diameter: 24.84mm, Thickness: 1.26mm, Weight: 2.8g As Mitchiner, P 181, No 476.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9776AF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period AD 167-169 (Reece period 8). FORT RED reverse type depicting Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome.  Diameter: 28.09mm, Weight: 15.5g RIC III, P. 289, No. 957.
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9766B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Brooch of Roman date (AD 130-360). The object is a Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type, of Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3. Group 4i. The object is composed of semi-cylindrical wings, the right hand of which is missing due to an old break, with outer raised collared ends with a short spur which would have formed a rear-hook at the top of the head. The spring, pin and axis bar are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with a raised central rib, with repeating short transverse lines over, flanked by raised lines. The …
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9752B4
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bracelet or Armlet of late Roman date (AD 300-410). The object is sub-ovate in cross-section and curved into a crescent. The main body of the bracelets broad within the central portion and tapers and flattens toward the ends of the retained portion. The outer face of the object is curved, whilst the inner surface is flat. There are no decorative features apparent on the object. Length: 52.22mm, Width: 9.69mm, Thickness: 3.67mm, Weight: 9.3g The metal is dark brown/green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. Similar examples can be seen on the Porta…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-9733BE
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Bracelet of Roman date (AD 43-410). The fragment is one terminal of what would have been penannular in form. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan, with one end, the other end terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. In section the object is broadly flat save for the bulbous terminal which is D-shaped. The bulbous terminal is moulded forming a simplistic snakes head. The rectangular body has two outer ridges forming a border. The reverse is undecorated. Length: 39.62mm, Width: 9.08mm, Thickness: 3.30mm, Weight: 4.9g The m…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-31574F
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pocket (poke) Sundial of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The object is composed of a circular ring, with two drilled holes, which would have once housed a loop (now missing). A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the sun to proje…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-314855
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of Post-Medieval to Modern date (AD 1650-1850). The object is composed of a sub-ovate and is circular in section. the lower end of the object is flattened, above which are two tapering outward projecting spurs.   Length: 44.94mm, Width: 56.93mm, Thickness: 4.74mm, Weight: 11.8g The metal is green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. 
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-312BFD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a double looped sub-rectangular frame with a lipped outer edges, contracted sides and knops flanking the narrowed strap bar and six grooves in the outer edges. The wire pin is missing. Length: 54.71mm, Width: 51.19mm, Thickness: 4.69mm, Weight: 16.7g The metal is green in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-310F9A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Post-Medieval date (AD 1660-1720). The object is a double looped sub-rectangular frame with a lipped outer edge, contracted sides flanking the narrowed strap bar and three grooves in outer edge. The wire pin is retained, recurved and tapering around the strap bar. Length: 53.44mm, Width: 52.86mm, Thickness: 2.91mm, Weight: 20.0g The metal is brown in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-310558
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Strap End of Medieval date (AD 1300-1450). The object is one plate from a composite strap end, which is rectangular in shape with an upper circular perforation, the lower end terminates in an old, abraded transverse break. The front of the object is decorated with an incised with a geometric motif composed of an outer linear boarder, within which are repeating triple lined chevrons on each side, with a double central line dividing. The back of the object is undecorated. Length: 18.95mm, Width: 11.77mm, Thickness: 2.05mm, Diameter (perforation): 2.71mm, Weig…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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