Record ID: NMGW-76293D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, Medieval cast lead ampulla dating from around the 13th to 15th century (c. 1200-1400AD) The ampulla has a lower rounded section measuring 31.1 mm wide, 25.4 mm length and 9.5 mm thick. The front of the lower section has a slightly domed profile which is decorated with a scallop shell design. The design is formed by a horizontal raised line at the base of the neck, from which further raised lines radiate downwards over the lower section. A mould line from the casting process runs around the outside edge of the ampulla. The ampulla’s neck is broken off on the di…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-3684AD
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead bulla (Papal seal) of Pope Boniface VIII, dating from c. 1294 to 1303. The object consists of a circular cast lead disk, 35.7mm in diameter and 5.2mm in thickness, with raised inscriptions and decoration. The obverse features the inscription BO[n]I/[F]AIVS/PP(omega above)[:]VIII The reverse features the inscription SPASPE over two stylised portraits of St. Paul and St. Peter. A raised line of pellets separates the two portraits. The object is fawn in colour, the lead surface still retaining colour from the reddish earth it was found in. The object has surf…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-685596
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval lead ampulla dating from around the 13th to 15th century (c. 1200-1400AD) The body of the ampulla is circular, measuring 31.3mm in diameter and is decorated on one side with incised radiating lines representing a scallop shell. The reverse has a raised circular feature, measuring 25.1mm in diameter. This side appears to be undecorated although the surface is heavily pitted which may obfuscate any design once present. The neck of the ampulla is funnel shaped and measures 24.3mm long, with a neck opening 22.8mm wide and 15.2mm deep. The surface patina of the ampull…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-A93372
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Class 1c (North 1011), minted in London May-December AD 1279.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-A9023F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Class 9b (North 1037/1, minted in in London in AD 1299-1300/1.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-A85ABC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward (AD 1272-1307), Class 10cf2 (North 1041), minted in Canterbury in AD 1301-1310.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-A7F524
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut short-cross halfpenny of John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-1272), Class 5-8, uncertain moneyer, minted in London.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-93A448
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead Pilgrim’s ampulla of Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c.14th-16th century AD). The ampulla is missing most of the neck, mouth, and loops with a surviving length of 35.2mm. The body is round (26.6mm wide x 9.1mm thick) and decorated on one side with raised ribs representing a scallop shell, the symbol of St James of Satiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage site (the symbol became more broadly associated with pilgrimage in general). The other side is decorated with a six-petaled flower with a raised central knop. The petals are rounded and decorat…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-939276
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pilgrim’s ampulla of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c.14th-16th century AD). The ampulla is missing the loops and mouth in old damage with a surviving length of 52.4mm. The neck is straight with the more in-tact side widening very slightly wider at the break (18.1mm), suggesting it had an expanded mouth. The body of the ampulla is rounded (29.7mm wide x 8.5mm thick) and decorated on one side with raised ribs representing a scallop shell, the symbol of St James of Satiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage site (the symbol became more broadly associate…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-91C84C
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy suspension fitting of Medieval to Post Medieval date, possibly from a sword belt (Mark Redknap, Pers. Comm.). The loop is cast in one piece, which has been bent in half so that the two perforations line up to allow a now missing part to pass through. The perforations are through an expanded circular section of the fitting, with simple mouldings on the inner side of each, terminating in simple lobed knops. There is a casting line running centrally along the length of the bar and traces of white metal surface treatment visible. The metal surface is brown in colour and…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-919A94
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy casket key of medieval date (c.AD 1150 – 1450). The bow is of simple circular form, with a circular perforation, and a flattened oval sectioned stem with a projecting stem tip. The flat bit projects at 90 degrees to the stem and has a single rear cleft, with an abraded outer and lower edge. The metal has a mid green patina and is worn. Cf. YORYM-BA5220, LEIC-FA71FA and NARC-6FB87B.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-4582D1
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron barbed arrowhead of Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1300). The arrowhead is comprised of the point, a portion of a barb and the socket with a total overall length of 74.3mm. The arrowhead is triangular in plan and likely of LMMC type 14 with long barbs that would have originally come down as far as the socket, but much of the barbs have bene lost to old damage (resulting in a maximum surviving head length of 46.1mm and width 27.1mm). The cutting edge is set at the end of a long conical socket (now packed with corrosion product) measuring 12.2mm in diameter at the ba…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-32A946
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward IV (second reign 1471-1483), Type XIX or XXI, uncertain inital mark, minted in Canterbury in 1477-1483 (North 1657).
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-32351B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut short cross halfpenny possibly of John (1199-1216), possibly Class 6b2, uncertain moneyer, minted in Canterbury in 1213-1215 (North 975/2). 
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-600CEC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast lead seal matrix of Medieval date (c.13th or 14th century AD). The object is sub-circular measuring 23.3mm long, 20.9mm wide, with a max thickness of 3.5mm thick. The seal has a quatrefoil type foliate design in the centre. The circumferential inscription reads + SIGILL • ROBERTI • […] L •. Although much of the surname has been lost to old damage, the letters appear to form SOREL or some variation of the common surname in the Medieval period. The reverse depicts a moulded fleur-de-lis with the base accomodating an integraly cast suspension l…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-5FA72B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Series, Class C, D, or G, minted in Durham in 1351-1361.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-F4104A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver short cross penny of Richard I (1189-1199) to John (1199-1216), Class i, moneyer Halli, minted in Rhuddlan in c.1190 - c. 1215 (North 972/1). cf. Brand 1965, no. 1050. North and Brand date the Rhuddlan coins to c.1180-c.1190 due to similarities between Rhuddlan Class i and Short Cross Class I, but Rhuddlan coins do not appear in hoards containing only Class I coins. They first appear in the Ashton hoard dating to the early 1190s, which suggests that the mint opened in c.1190 (Mass, 2001, 63).
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-639629
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead circular lead Papal Bulla of medieval date (c.1150-1500). Heavily worn and the face has no trace of the stamp meaning a specific Pope cannot be identified. On the obverse it is just possible to identify the letters SPASPE - 'SPA' for St. Paul to the left and 'SPE' for St. Peter to the right. The top of the head of St. Peter is also visible.  A broad Medieval date range is given due to inability to identify a specific Pope. The object has a brownish-grey colour and measures 37.9mm in diameter, is a distorted c.4.7mm thick and weighs 41.9…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-60FC37
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete copper alloy buckle and plate of Medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The buckle is cast and the plate is of sheet manufacture with a total length of 41.8mm. The frame is a single loop D-shaped type (measuring 19.4mm long x 18.1mm wide x 4.1mm thick) with two lobed knops with an oval section constriction/pin rest between them. The frame has a narrowed recessed bar and the the pin is missing, and it would seem likely that there was originally a roller on the outside edge between the two knops. The plate is constructed from a single piece of sheet copper alloy bent around the…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-4B9B9C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval voided long cross cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272), from the period AD 1251-1272. Minted by Robert of Canterbury, class Vc. Coin has been clipped and lost part of the inscription.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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