Record ID: NMGW-3248A9
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy anthropomorphic chafing dish stand The cast swivelling support for a chafing dish is fragmentary represented by the anthropomorphic terminal and the top of the curved shaft (with a surviving length of 45.4mm and a weight of 18.0g) and has similar decorated on both faces. The rectangular-sectioned shaft (10.6mm wide and 4.1mm thick) has broken through two perforations (of 2.4mm diameter), used for the swivel. The shaft gradually widens towards the terminal (reaching a maximum width of 13.7mm) and is undecorated except for curved grooves, representing a colla…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-7222BE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification The reported object is a decorative gold posy ring. The ring consists of a thin gold band, D-shaped in section, with a tightly set repeating pattern of tooled S-shaped indentations on the external surface, possibly for enamel, although none appears to have survived. The internal surface in engraved with an inscription which reads ‘Though absent yet constant’ in italic letters in sentence case. The ring profile is slightly misshapen.  Measurements  External diameter: 19.5 x 18.7 mm Internal diameter: 17.5 x 16.5 mm Depth: 2.4 mm Ba…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddyfnan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5FA7C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles  Description & identification Small silver seal matrix with an oval face. It is engraved with a motif of crested and plumed bird, walking right and in side profile. it’s the bird’s beak is open, holding a leafed branch which extends over its head and back. The motif is set within a single cabled oval border. The face is slightly misshapen with some damage to the right side.  The hexagonal handle tapers upwards to a large circular suspension loop with a transverse perforation, above a transverse collar. It is surmounted by a decorative sph…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-CEF428
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description & identification A complete silver thimble of apparent one-piece construction (no visible join or solder line). The body and crown are decorated with regular repeated indentations, possibly the result of knurling during manufacture. There is a wide band of moulded floral/ scrolled decoration, worn in parts, on the lower portion of the body, interrupted by a bearded moustachioed face (front facing, upside down). At the front of the thimble is a plain rectangular panel or cartouche, containing engraved seriffed initials ‘MN’ in Roman capitals, upside down. Th…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mathern Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-BC1D42
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances and context of discovery The object was discovered by Mr Davies whilst metal detecting in a field under pasture at a depth of 5-6 inches. Further details including the find spot and landowner details can be found on the Treasure receipt. Description and identification The reported object is a complete silver double-sided oval medallion or pendant. On the obverse is a side profile bust of Charles I, facing right with a Latin abbreviated inscription in Roman capitals ‘CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. B[RI. FR.]ET. HIB. RX’ along the outer edge; a cut mark obscures part o…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansteffan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-1A2539
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold fede or fidelity ring. The misshapen hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The outer face is decorated with a floral pattern. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: Let virtue be thy guide, in vertical italic script. There appears to be a touch mark (indistinct) after the inscription. Internal hoop diameter 14.7 x 16.9mm; band width 4mm; band thickness 1.2mm; weight 3.89g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Summary and conclusions: The style of the lettering, in particular the loops to right on the ascenders on the ‘h&rsqu…
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-D97664
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy posy ring dating from c. 1600 to 1700 AD. The hoop is broadly circular in plan (it is slightly bent out of shape) and is shallow D-shaped in cross-section. There is a central vertical seam which stands proud of the rings surface. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: I LIVE IN LOVE, in Roman uppercase lettering. The terminal of the letter I splits into two curving serifs. There is no maker’s mark. The ring has corrosion to its surface rendering it a dark reddish brown colour. There are no visible remains of silvering or gilding.
Created on: Saturday 3rd February 2024
Last updated: Sunday 4th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C02E00
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible modified silver coin, of likely Post Medieval date, c. 1500 to 1800. The diameter of the object is similar to that of a three pence coin and suggests that it has possibly been modified for reuse as a token. The object has a smooth surface with punched motifs, including of a bunch of grapes. Obverse: Punched grape motif, letter Y, plus possible A or upside-down Y. Reverse: Punched grape motif, a partial letter A of a different style of lettering to the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C62F33
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval gold ring, dating from the mid-18th, to mid-19th century, c.1750 to 1850. The ring has a fluted bezel which is formed around the ring’s hoop. The bezel is crushed and the stone is no longer present. The bezel measures 3.39mm high, 6.11mm wide and 2.77mm deep. The ring hoop has a current outer diameter (excluding bezel) of 15.83mm and an inner diameter of 13.65mm, it is circular in cross section. The shoulders of the hoop extend from the bezel and gradually taper from 1.26mm in diameter, to the center point of the band, where it measures 0.79mm in dia…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-8FE098
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pierced Post Medieval copper alloy Taunton farthing trade token, dated 1667. Obverse description: A capital letter T under a tun/cask, two roses flanking the base of the T. Obverse inscription: A • TAVNTON • FARTHING Reverse description: Taunton castle. Reverse inscription: BY • THE • CONSTABLES • 1667 • A hole measuring 2.5mm in diameter is punched through from the reverse (castle side) to the obverse. The token is a shiny brassy colour (caused by the coastal mud) and has a worn and pitted surface.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6571D4
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy fragment, likely from a pair of scissors or possibly a candle snuffer or tongs. Dating from c. 1600 to 1800 AD The object consists of the central joint or hinge, and a small portion of possibly a blade and handle. The central joint comprises of two flat circular plates, 13.7mm in diameter, it is decorated with a central punch surrounded by two incised concentric rings. The plates are now fused together but would have swivelled around a central rivet or pin.  From opposing points of the joint extend the lower parts of the blade and han…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-7C273D
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy weight, dating from c. 1500 AD to 1800 AD. The coin weight is disk shaped with two flat faces. One face has been stamped X X at the centre. Above this is a stamped letter D. Below the initials is another unclear oval shaped stamp. On the other face X X is again stamped, due to corrosion it is not clear if the other stamps are also repeated. The weight is dark grey-brown in colour with small areas of green corrosion. Some of the original surface is lost to corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-7B6985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white metal plated copper alloy contemporary copy of a counter-stamped 8 Reales (Dollar) coin of Carlos IIII of Spain (1797-1799) Dating from c. 1795 AD. Obverse: laureate and draped bust of Carlos / Charles IIII facing right, with an oval countermark of George III in centre. Obverse inscription: CAROLUS · IIII · DEI · GRATIA · 1795. Reverse: The arms of Spain, crowned, flanked by the Pillars of Hercules, with a scroll over the pillars bearing the legend PLVS VLTRA. Reverse inscription HISPAN ·…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-9579B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post Medieval sixpence of William III (1694-1702), uncertain mint. Obverse: Bust of William III, laureate and draped, right [GVLLIEL]MU[S] III  [DEI]  [GRA]. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. MAG [BR.FRA]  [ET.HIB]  REX 16 [9]7
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1148D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold posy ring. The hoop is of flattened D cross-section. The convex outer surface is undecorated. The flat inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: * feare god and loue mee x, in vertical italic script. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Dimensions: Internal hoop diameter 18.7 mm; external hoop diameter 22.15mm; band thickness1.5; band height 6.2mm; weight 9.7g. Discussion: The style of the lettering and decoration, and form of the ring, indicate that it is of 17th- or early eighteenth-century date (after AD 1650). Similar motto…
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-E2F5E2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver-gilt posy ring of 17th or early 18th century date. The ring is heavy D-shaped sectioned hoop with a plain outer surface. The 2.5mm thick hoop is solid silver and was originally gilded. The gilding has largely worn off, particularly on the outer surface. The band shows a transverse line likely indicating that the hoop was created by bending a strip of silver and joining the ends with silver solder. The inside of the hoop is engraved with the italic inscription Keepe faith till death. This was likely inscribed on the strip prior to bending into a hoop. The ring bears no…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wanborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-1896F6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object of uncertain function, likely of Post Medieval date (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is an arch with a flattened top in plan and sub-rectangular in section, with an undulating and irregular surface (max dimensions 80mm long x 38.4mm wide x 21.9mm thick). The object is broken approximately in half, with half of a circular hole measuring 35.8mm internal diameter. It was suggested by Dr Mark Redknap that the object may be associated with metalworking. The metal is a rough dark green patina and weighs 256.10g. XRF results showed the alloy is consistent w…
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1F13F2
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper hooked tag or dress hook, dating from c. 1500 to 1600. The object has a decorative open work plate which is broadly circular in plan, measuring 15.48mm in diameter. The plate features a six petaled flower motif which is surrounded by a beaded border made up of 12 beads. Coming out from one of the beads is a small remanent of the attachment loop. An integrally cast hook below the plate features a collar which leads into the hook. The hook extends 15.04mm from the plate, where it curves backwards towards the rear right of the object, terminating in a s…
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-DEF741
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I (r. AD 1558-1603), dating 1595-1598. Mint of London, key mintmark, as North 2017. The coin is bent in an irregular S-shape reminiscent of “love tokens” sixpence of William III, though it is unclear if this is intentional, and likely has been clipped. Obverse: Crowned bust left          Obverse Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourchée over squared shield Reverse Legend: CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON Mint Mark: Key Die Axis: 10 Diameter: 14mm Weight: 0.43g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-491E13
Object type: BUTTON COVER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and white metal probable button of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1700-1800). The button is circular in plan, with a central 14.8mm diameter domed boss in the centre, with a flat circular rim 1.1mm thick. The reverse of the button is undecorated and flat with a mass of probable solder in the hollow of the boss. The front of the button is decorated with three concentric rings of repeated punch decoration on the rim, using at least two different punches. The front is also covered by white metal surface treatment, though it has flaked off in the centre of the boss. …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobion fawr community', grid reference and parish protected.