Record ID: NMGW-C5C30F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Published
Two socketed axes (Cat. Nos. 1-2, below) were found together in the same metal-detector pit at approximate depths of 0.15-0.23m (6-9 inches) below the ground surface. A further socketed axe and a casting jet (Cat. Nos. 3 & 7, below) were also later recovered from the same metal detector pit, at approximate depths of 0.25-0.30m (10-12 inches). A socketed axe blade fragment (Cat. No. 4, below) was discovered approximately 17m to the east of the detector pit, whilst a palstave fragment (Cat. No. 5, below) was discovered approximately 2m to the north-north-east of the detector pit. &nb…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coychurch Higher Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-F21711
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete forged copper alloy spiral finger ring of probable Iron Age to Roman date (c. 200BC-AD 410). The ring is of Guiraud Type 7 (Guiraud 1989, 195-6). The ring is made from a forged bar of copper alloy 4.3- 4.8mm diameter wrapped around to form a ring, completing two full turns. The section of the bar is circular. The internal diameter of the ring is variable with a maximum of 22.1mm. The inner surface has a central seam stretching its length and visible in the terminal sections as a result of the forging process. The ring has a glossy smooth olive green to dark brown patina on…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F0F0A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Arcadius (AD 383-408) or Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to the period AD 406-408 (Reece Period 22). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting three emperors standing facing, each holding a spear, the two outermost resting a hand on shield. Uncertain eastern mint. RIC X, p.251-2, nos 141a ff.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F0A319
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to the period AD 395-401 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS EXERCITI reverse type depicting Emperor standing left, head right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Victory, holding palm-branch in left hand, crowns him. Mint of Cyzicus. RIC X Arcadius 68; LRBC 2-2581.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-3324A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: small copper-alloy penannular brooch with cast hoop of circular cross-section and tinned spatulate terminals. The pin-head is barrel moulded, of a type found on fifth- and sixth-century penannular brooches such as the example from Porth Dafarch, Anglesey. The hoop is decorated with four groups of fine ribbing (two at the junction with the terminals). The terminals are covered with fine silver plate and decorated with punched ring and dot, the pairs at the terminal ends being smaller that the single ring-and-dot motifs and the narrow junction with the hoop. Thin incised lin…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C15998
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete Roman cast copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type, dating from c. AD 80 -120. The object consists of the head and the bow of the brooch, with the axis bar and spring still intact. The pin and most of the catch plate are missing. It is irregular in plan, broadly comma shaped in profile, and irregular in cross section. The bow of the brooch is 13.61mm wide and 18.75mm deep at the head, narrowing to 3.26mm wide and 7.96mm deep at the foot. On either side of the brooch head are two curved raised areas edged with a single row of small diag…
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-264ABB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pinhead of probable Roman date (c.AD 43-410). The pin is comprised of the head and a fragment of the shaft (overall height 13.0mm). The head is globular, flat on the bottom, with four intersecting incised grooves forming a flower or star decoration (external diameter 6.7mm, height 3.2mm). The shank is circular in section (diameter 3.0mm, 9.2mm long) and terminates in a transverse break.  The object has a dark green patina and weighs 1.24g. A direct parallel could not be found, but broadly similar pins were recovered from excavations at Colchester…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-0F16BD
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy and enamel Medieval harness pendant dating from 1200 to 1400 AD. The harness pendant is shield-shaped with an integrally cast loop; the front is decorated in relief blue enamel depicting a unicorn rampant.  The suspension loop is 8.5mm long with a loop hole (2.6mm in diameter) which is set 90 degrees from the shield. The suspension loop is positioned at the top center of the shield. The shield has a flat top, and sides which curve steeply to a point, it measures 25.08mm wide across its top and 29.65mm in length. The shield varies in thickness, me…
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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Record ID: NMGW-A48043
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete, distorted copper alloy Colchester Derivative Polden Hill (CD PH) type brooch of Roman date (c. 75-175AD). The brooch belongs to Mackreth’s CD PH Type 5.b3. The brooch is intact except for the pin and parts of the catchplate. The wings are rectangular in plan with plain concave front faces, with a hollow reverse and perforated sub-rectangular to sub-triangular wing caps. The copper alloy bilateral spring is fixed in place by the copper alloy axis bar held at either end by the lugs. The external chord of the spring is fixed through an integral perforated lug proje…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A47819
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete distorted copper alloy needle of uncertain date, likely Medieval to Post Medieval. The needle is missing the upper half of its head, which is broken across the eye. The needle shank has an oval section tapering to flattened oval towards the head, which has a flat section 1.5mm thick. The needle is broken across the 4.5mm wide lozengiform eye, which has a surviving internal diameter of 1.9mm and appears to have been punched. The needle is distorted into a c. 90-degree curve from the head to about half its length, with a second perpendicular bend at c. one-third of the nee…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-A46D83
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring, likely a sword belt ring of probable late iron Age to Roman Date (1st century BC to 1st century AD). The ring is a circular hoop 32.2mm in diameter with a near-circular section measuring 5.4mm thick and 4.4mm wide. The internal diameter of the ring is 23-23.4mm. The ring is decorated on its circumference by continuous 2.4mm wide band of incised rectangular beading. The remainder of the ring’s surviving surface is highly polished and patinated green to light green. The surface is broken and pitted in some patches, with bright green corrosion product …
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-83CC4B
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy blade, possibly of Ewart Park type, dating from c. 1000 to 800 BC. The blade fragment has a surviving length of 64.39mm, with a surviving width of 33.23mm across the top break, and 26.18mm across the lower break. It is broadly trapezoid in plan and is lenticular in cross-section. On one blade face there is evidence of a midrib approximately 12.0mm wide. The blade edges are heavily eroded leaving no original surface. The break surface at the wider end of the fragment is worn with green corrosion, suggestive of the blade being possibly b…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-FF674E
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Introduction (AG & CG) A Late Bronze Age hoard of seven bronze artefacts (eleven fragments), was discovered by Mr Mark Herman on 8th September 2019 while metal-detecting on a field under arable in Pendoylan Community, Vale of Glamorgan. Ten of the fragments (Nos. 2-11) were found together in a single localized cluster, located a maximum distance of 1.2m (4 feet) from each other. A single socketed axe (No. 1, below) was found approximately c. 2.1-2.5 m (7-8 feet) away from the main group of artefacts and within the same area of the same field. Most artefacts (Nos. 2-11) were rep…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pendoylan Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-FF1B4E
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
Introduction A Late Bronze Age hoard of 39 fragments representing a minimum of 38 artefacts was discovered by Dr Peter Anning on 2nd February 2021 while metal-detecting on a field following agricultural drainage work. All of the artefacts were reported as being discovered within an area of 2.4m (8 feet) of each other, of each other and at approximate depths of 20-30cm (8-12 inches). Full details of the findspot (NGR) and the addresses of the finders and the landowner are provided on the Treasure Receipt form for this case. The discovery was first reported to Mark Lodwick, Co-ordi…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Fagans Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-FEEBD1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
1.0 Discovery & reporting A Late Bronze Age hoard comprising a bronze socketed axe fragment and a bronze sword blade fragment was discovered on 2nd April 2021 by Peter Griffiths (finder of the axe) and Luke Harris (finder of the sword blade) while metal-detecting on a field under improved pasture in Llanover Community, Monmouthshire. The two artefacts were reported as being found within 60cm (2 feet) of each other, each at depths of 25cm (10 inches). Full details of the findspot (NGR) and the addresses of the finders and the landowner are provided on the Treasure Receipt form for…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanover Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-FEA9FC
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
Discovery (CG & AG) A Late Bronze Age hoard of six fragments, representing four artefacts, was discovered by Dr Peter Anning on 30th October 2020 while metal-detecting in a field under pasture in Pontprennau Community, Cardiff. These included four sword blade fragments (Nos. 1-4, below) and two casting jets (Nos. 5-6, below). The artefacts were all discovered within the same field, scattered over an area of 3.5-4.0 square metres (12 square feet) and found at variable depths of between 8-20cm (3-8 inches). A further copper alloy ‘dumbbell’ shaped artefact (No. 7, bel…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontprennau Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-FDE8FE
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
1.0 Discovery & reporting (AG) A Late Bronze Age hoard comprising three bronze socketed axe fragments and a bronze sword blade fragment were discovered on 27th and 28th March 2021 by David Nicklin while metal-detecting in a field under pasture in Llanmaes Community, Vale of Glamorgan. The four artefact fragments were found within the same area of the single field at depths of 20-25cm (8-10 inches) and had been scattered a maximum distance of 38.7 metres from each other. A socketed axe blade fragment (No.2, below) was found 11.3m to the south-west of the sword blade fragment (No. 1…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanmaes Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-814DAB
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, slightly distorted copper alloy child’s bracelet of probable broad Roman date (c. 43-410AD). The bracelet comprises a single rectangular strip of 4.5mm wide, 2mm thick D-sectioned copper alloy bent into a flattened penannular hoop. The bracelet is twisted in the middle, pushing the terminals of the hoop out of alignment, but otherwise appears to be in its original configuration, with a height of c. 22.5mm, and an external diameter of 34.8mm and an internal diameter of c. 30mm. The bracelet is estimated to have length of c. 70mm if flattened into a straight line. The…
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-68D7B6
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed hammer head of middle to late Bronze Age date (c.1500-700 BC). The hammer is long and narrow, sub-rectangular/sub-trapezoidal in plan and section (total length 85.2mm). One end contains a socket with a sub-rectangular, almost circular and slightly expanded mouth (external dimensions 14.6mm tall x 14.3mm wide*, internal dimensions of mouth 11.1mm tall x 12mm wide x appx.12.1mm deep) with a narrow moulded collar (8.5mm long). The sides of the hammer are straight and taper very gently from the collar (dimensions just after collar: 10.3mm wide x 10.5mm…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5611B4
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete enamelled copper alloy harness fitting (toggle or cheek-piece) of late Iron Age to early Roman date, broadly 1st century AD, but probably more specifically to around the Roman campaigning period in Wales (47-78AD), broadly c. 60-80AD (Davis and Gwilt 2008, pg.164). The toggle is complete with the exception of minor damage to its terminals and enamel inlays. The toggle has a length of 117.2mm comprising a central perforated section tapering at each end into two circular sectioned arms, which in turn expand to the circular sectioned flat-ended terminals. The central section i…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-536260
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of modern date, likely 18th-19th century. The mount is fishtail in plan and the surface is decorated with concentric recessed cells likely to accommodate rhinestones. The reverse is flat with a possible makers mark in the centre and a folded tab at the flared end with a narrow neck, probably for attachment to something. The metal has a rough light green patina and traces of gold gilding preserve on both surfaces. Length 28.5mm x width 15.7mm x thickness 2.2mm (5.0mm at the tab), weight 2.69g.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-EAB5C7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dimensions: length 84.7mm; length of blade 39.2mm; max. surviving width of blade 14.2mm; external socket diameter 14.9mm; internal socket diameter 12.4mm; approx. length of side-loops 10-10.4mm; depth of socket 53.8mm; weight 21.62g Middle Bronze Age bronze socketed spearhead of Davis’ Group 6: Developed side-looped (2012), and probably dating to the Acton Park-Taunton metalworking assemblages (c. 1550-1250 BC). The spearhead is complete and relatively short in overall length, with a short and slender leaf shaped blade. The midrib is pronounced and lozenge shaped in cross-secti…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-D6F9A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plate brooch of Roman date (c. 70-250 AD). The brooch belongs to Mackreth’s British Plate 5.a (Dished Cone), as No. 11119, Pl. 108. The brooch is incomplete and distorted, missing the pin and axis bar as well as parts of the rim and inner plate. The brooch is circular in plan (26.1mm in diameter) with a thickened (1.8mm thick), upturned rim with integrally cast rounded lugs projecting at regular intervals from the base of the rim. Four of these lugs survive, there were likely originally six. The plate within the rim rises to form a central, slightly co…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-43CAF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of uncertain type (c.AD 1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is comprised of the wings, spring, bow, foot and catch plate with a portion of the spring and pin missing in old damage (overall surviving length 34.7mm). The wings are sub-oval in section and open in the back to accommodate the spring coiled around a copper alloy axis bar that is secured by wing caps (6.9mm tall x 7.7mm deep). The wings are decorated with transverse moulded ribs defined by incised grooves (four grooves and four ribs on each wing). A rear-facing hook at the back of…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-422179
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn probable copper alloy nummus (AE1) coin of an uncertain emperor, probably Diocletian or Constantine I, issued c. 294-313AD. Uncertain mint. Likely GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type. Obverse: Bust right, probably cuirassed and laureate Obverse Legend: Obliterated Reverse: Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Reverse Legend: [GENIO POPVLI ROMANI] Mint Mark: Obliterated Die Axis: 6 Diameter: 27.2mm Weight: 6.17g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-4211CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy As coin of Nerva (r. 96-98AD), issued c. Jan-Sep 97AD. Mint of Rome. Aequitas reverse type. As RIC II Nerva 77. Obverse: Head of Nerva, laureate, right Obverse Legend: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Reverse: Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left Reverse Legend: AEQUITAS AVGVST SC Die Axis: 7 Diameter: 27.4mm Weight: 7.58g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-420B9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus coin of Constantine I (r. 306-337AD), issued c. 318-319AD. Mint of Trier. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type. As RIC VII Treveri 209 Obverse: Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right Obverse Legend: IMP CONSTAN-TI[NVS MAX AVG] Reverse: Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar Reverse Legend: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP Mint Mark: -/-//STR Die Axis: 12 Diameter: 18mm Weight: 2.71g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-411161
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy brooch of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date, Hull and Hawkes Group K (c.100 BC-AD 50). The brooch is comprised of the wings, bow, foot and catch plate, missing the pin (total length 48.0mm). The ‘wings’ are cylindrical with transverse mouldings imitating a spring mechanism and terminate in flat circular moulded end caps (wing span 30.3mm, diameter of end caps 6.6mm. There is a 2.1mm wide gap in the moulded decoration next to the head to accommodate a hinged pin, now missing (the diameter of the wings is 4.0mm at the gap). The head is plain,…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-CDE50B
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Bronze Age cast copper alloy flat axe of undeterminable type, dating from c. 2200 to 1800 BC. The axe is incomplete due to surface loss. It has a surviving length of 76.79mm. The blade end is crescentric in shape, it has a surviving blade width of 44.79mm.  From the blade, the body of the axe narrows in shape, and terminates in a rounded butt. The axe is broadly lenticular when viewed in profile, although heavy corrosion has altered its shape. The axe has a heavily textured surface caused by corrosion; it is copper-green in colour with areas of reddish brown…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th 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-20F922
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Medieval ewer spout dating from c. AD 1400-1500.  The object is curved, tubular, and zoomorphic in form. The opening at the attachment end is an oval shaped aperture measuring 19.78 mm high by 10.35mm wide. The attachment end, curves upwards to form the spout. The end of the spout is in the form of a stylised dog's head with an open mouth, squared brow, lenticular eyes and rounded droopy ears. The dog’s muzzle forms a broadly cylindrical pouring spout, the opening of which is circular and 11.21mm in diameter. The dogs nose projects…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-095467
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
1.0 Discovery, reporting & findspot investigation (AG, CG & CE) A Late Bronze Age hoard was discovered by Craig Hearne and Kieran Slade on 13th January 2020 while metal-detecting on a field under pasture in Llangeitho Community, Ceredigion.  Initially, 17 artefacts were reported as part of this find with a further 9 artefacts found scattered within ploughsoil in the immediate vicinity during January and February 2020, which were also reported and added to this hoard find. A second hoard of 38 fragments from a minimum of 25 artefacts, with a central findspot located approx…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-08BBD9
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
1.0 Discovery, reporting & findspot investigation (AG, CG & CE) A Late Bronze Age hoard was discovered by Craig Hearne and Kieran Slade on 13th January 2020 while metal-detecting on a field under pasture in Llangeitho Community, Ceredigion.  Initially, 33 fragments from a minimum of 23 artefacts were reported as part of this find, with a further 11 artefact fragments found scattered at later dates between late January and early March 2020, subsequently reported and added to this hoard find. A second hoard of 25 artefacts, with a central findspot located approximately 10m …
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangeitho Community', grid reference and parish protected.

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-CD8C53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 320-321 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type, depicting VOT/V in laurel wreath. Mint of Siscia. RIC VII, Siscia, 163.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3AB07A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Greek copper alloy coin minted by the Kings of Numidia MICISPA (c. 148 -118BC) bronze Head facing left / prancing horse facing left Diameter – 25.1mm - 26.2; thickness – 3.9mm; weight – 13.65g
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-3A90AA
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age bronze dirk, probably of Group III weapons with a damaged butt The dirk is near-complete with some peripheral damage to the butt (with a length of 121.3mm and a weight of 31.0g). The apex and shoulders of the butt are corroded and rounded (with a width of 31.1mm and a thickness at the apex of 0.8mm). There are the remains of a rivet hole on one side (with a diameter of 5.9mm) and probably the corroded remains on another on the opposite side.  It is now unclear whether the butt has significantly eroded around the rivet holes or whether the dirk has a reworked but…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-3A7AD0
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age socketed chisel The chisel is complete (with an overall length of 103.5mm and a weight of 43.5g). The socket mouth is oval (with external dimensions of 19.6mm x 15.9mm and internally 16.4mm x 12.3mm) and there is no collar or mouldings and there are no attachment holes on the sides of the socket. The sides are near-straight, or slightly concave and the socket faces are straight and convergent to the blade (with a socket depth of 48.2mm). The blade is of rectangular section (15.1mm wide and 5.6mm thick beneath the socket) and the sides are gently convex and divergent to…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-FA7F3F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy and iron sprung Birdlip type brooch of Late Iron Age to Early Roman date (c. 30-60 AD). The brooch is undoubtedly of Birdlip Type but is not well paralleled in Mackreth (2011) and appears to lack the typical upturned “beak/tongue”. The brooch is in good condition and nearly intact- the only missing element is the iron pin and spring mechanism, attested solely by iron corrosion product left on the lug. The now absent spring was secured by a single sturdy (3.3mm wide by 8.2mm long) perforated lug, now both partially covered and filled by iro…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-6CDD8C
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete copper alloy wire bracelets of Roman date, likely second to fourth century AD in date and probably deposited in the 3rd or 4th centuries. The bracelets were discovered 2cm apart, but will be recorded separately below: A)  A complete copper alloy bracelet likely belonging to Cool’s Group XXXIII (Plain hooked). The bracelet is made from circular sectioned wire a maximum of 3.3mm in diameter, bent into a hoop with an external diameter of 73.4mm and an internal diameter of 66.3mm. One of the terminals is bent into a hook, while the other has been forged out th…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-69D01E
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description of objects (AG) 1. Faceted and socketed axe, Type Gillespie, bronze – half of mouth missing Dimensions: length 81.8mm; surviving blade width 43.9mm; body width below loop 30.9mm; external mouth dimensions (side to side) approx. 30.6mm; depth socket approx. 59.0mm; width loop 6.1-7.6mm; surviving weight (before conservation) 137.0g. This is a near complete bronze faceted axe, missing one half of its mouth on one face and side. The axe has distinct angular facets down each face side-margin, giving the entire axe eight facets in total. The axe has a deep onset colla…
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-2F7C04
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy miniature votive axe of Late Bronze Age to Romano-British date (c.1000 BC-AD 400). The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in section with a total length of 21.6mm. The socket is sub-rectangular (9.3mm wide x 5.7mm thick) with a rectangular recess (internal dimensions 4.5mm x 2.0mm). The faces are flat and converge to the blade edge (10.4mm wide). The sides are flat with one side including a moulded rounded knop representing a loop that is flush with faces (5.8mm long) and has straight sides. A small drilled hole perforates the axehead below a…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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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
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Record ID: NMGW-6582F1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy umbonate brooch, dating from c. 100 to 250 AD. The brooch is elliptical or oval in plan, and measures 26.70mm long, 19.14mm wide and is 1.65 mm in thickness (excluding the hinge). The front of the brooch is domed and is decorated with inlayed concentric rings of red enamel triangles, which increase in size from the centre to the outer edge of the brooch. The central ring of enamel decoration is made up of nine inwards pointing red triangles around 1mm in height. Surrounding this is a second ring of red inward pointing triangles, many of which are pa…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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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
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Record ID: NMGW-DEBEC1
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval French jetton of Charles VI of France dating AD 1380-1422. The jetton is of Sheild of France Modern type, as Mitchener (1998) no. 449. The jetton is near complete, with a small bent and cracked section of edge. Obverse: Shield of France Modern, pellet above and to side of each shield. Obverse Legend: AVE MAR[IA] GRACIA Reverse: Tressure around triple stranded cross flueretty with quatrefoil in centre, rosettes in angles Reverse Legend: None Diameter: 27.4mm Weight: 3.01g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-DDEE04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating c. AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). Uncertain mint or ruler. The coin is missing parts of the edge. Obverse: laureate or diademed bust right Obverse Legend: […] Reverse: Two soldiers and one standard Reverse Legend: [GLORIA EXERCITVS] Die Axis: 6 Diameter: 15.3mm Weight: 0.75g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-49AB5D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified cast copper alloy object, likely a buckle of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex in section, with a flat reverse and convex obverse. The object terminates in a break at both ends, one across what is likely the 10.4mm wide centre of the buckle frame, the object curves from this point to the other break at the side of the frame. The obverse face is decorated with an incised groove running parallel to the outer edge. The object has a smooth dark green patina covered with speckled brown and green pitting and concretions. The object is relatively undia…
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.

Record ID: NMGW-4981B2
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy end-looped cosmetic pestle of early Roman date (c. AD 50-200). The integrally cast pestle has a bird-headed loop at one end, measuring 12.8mm in diameter and 3.4mm wide, with the loop having a faceted oval cross section c. 3.4-4.0mm thick. The loop curves back on itself to attach to the underside of the pestle terminating in a recurved, flared lip 4.7mm wide (representing a bird’s beak). There is a shallow transverse groove on outer face of the loop just above the lip. The loop measures 16.4mm long from the lip to the terminal point of the loop. Beyo…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-4977A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy and enamel zoomorphic vessel mount of probable late Iron Age to early Roman date (c. 50 BC to 100 AD). The object is zoomorphic, cast in the form of the stylised head of a beast with the lower jaw cut away in order to fit onto a vessel rim. The head is 21.3mm long, 12.1mm thick and 12.3mm wide, with an 8.4mm long snout with a flared, flat tip similar to a pig or boar. The lower 6.8mm of the jaw is cut out to a dept of c. 3.2mm. The rounded head has two 2.8mm diameter circular drilled eyes and is decorated on top of the cranium by two symmetrical comma shape…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobion fawr community', grid reference and parish protected.

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.

Record ID: NMGW-A4C317
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the third fragment, representing the lower blade- other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A49E88 and NMGW-A4A891. The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments, whilst th…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-A4A891
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the second fragment, representing the upper blade- the other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A49E88 and NMGW-A4C317. The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments,…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A49E88
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the first fragment, representing the handle- other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A4C317 and NMGW-A4A891 The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments, whils…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-2504E9
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy object, probably a fitting, of uncertain date. The object is half of a curved or circular fitting and is sub-triangular in section with a surviving overall length of 43.9mm. The surviving terminal is rounded and decorated with a small circular moulding (max thickness 5.0mm) and a small integrally cast knop/spike projecting outwards from the side. The object has an old break at the apex of the curve. The surviving original surface suggests the shallow central ridge was decorated with small notches. The reverse is flat and undecorated. XRF results show t…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-24FBF9
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy ring, possibly from a harness, of uncertain date. The ring is missing over half of the hoop in old damage with surviving measurements 25.5mm long x 7.2mm max diameter. The ring is roughly D-shaped/sub-triangular in section with a shallow central ridge along the outer surface and small angular wear facets visible at the breaks. There is no visible evidence for surface decoration. It is difficult to determine function with so little remaining, but it may be a fragment of a harness ring. The metal has a smooth dark green mottled patina and weighs 6.51g. XR…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-234347
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (possibly Barbarous radiate) probably of Tetricus I or II (AD 271-274), dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably SPES AVGG or SPES PVBLICA reverse type, depicting Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-20F6F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman T-shaped brooch dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The brooch is missing the lower portion of the bow, catch plate and pin with a surviving length 20.9mm. A fragment of the pin is hinged within  tubular wings (width 23.9mm, 3.1mm diameter) decorated with a transverse incised groove at the wing terminals. Iron corrosion suggests the axis bar is likely made of iron. The bow is shallow D-shaped in section with a raised central midrib formed of three moulded ribs forming a running down the bow and converging to a blunt point at the mid-bow. The bow…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-0F2FDC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Trumpet variant brooch likely of Early Roman date (c.1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is missing the spring and pin and the leg has been lost to old damage in a transverse break (surviving length 30.1mm). The head is rectangular in plan (13.3mm wide x 10.5mm long) with sub-lenticular lip mouldings on the short sides (a lip on each corner). A single line of tiny punched dots decorate the head running along the edge of the lip mouldings. A single incised line runs along both sides of the head along the back edge. The reverse of the head is f…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-9171E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, incomplete copper alloy or billon Iron Age coin, likely a stater of the South Western Region / Durotriges, dating c. 60-20 BC. As ABC, pg. 111, no. 2169. Coin is undersize and heavily worn on the obverse. Obverse: Wreath, cloak, and crescents Reverse: Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, three roughly horizontal lines for tail, pellet below, many pellets above. Diameter: 16.3mm Weight: 2.77g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-9097FE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Roman finger ring of Henig Type IX, or Guiraud Type 9a (c.AD 200-410). The finger ring is solid cast and filed with eight flat undecorated facets on the outside edge, a smooth flat inner surface and straight sides. The band has an uneven width and thickness with a max width of 5.0mm, max band thickness 1.5mm, internal diameter 15.9mm, external diameter 19.6mm. The metal has a smooth, shiny dark green/silvery patina and weighs 1.51g. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database e.g. LVPL-357C91, SUR-8581D3, SF-F9274B, SUSS-687D22
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7B75B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman plate brooch of Umbonate type dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is missing the pin large portions of the circumferential plate as well as the lug/loop at the head and catch plate in old damage, with overall surviving dimensions of 43.1mm long x 26.9mm wide x 13.3mm deep. The central boss is circular in plan and domed/sub-conical with long and narrow triangular recessed cells converging to a central circular domed knop (4.3mm diameter). Traces of alternating yellow and red enamel preserve in some of the cells. A pair of incised grooves encirc…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7B74AD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Initial T-shaped type of Hull T104 and of 1st-2nd century AD date. The brooch has a total overall length of 54.0mm (object depth 15.2mm). The pin is hinged within tubular wings (width 20.6mm, diameter 4.3mm) decorated with a pair of transverse incised grooves at the wing terminals. The bow is D-shaped in section with straight-sided side mouldings (8.0mm wide at the top of the bow) and a moulded central rib within a narrow recessed panel (grooves on either side) runs the length of the upper bow and is enhanced with incised horizontal not…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7B6F89
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type, panel without side lugs, dating to the 1st century AD. The brooch is missing the pin and portion of the catch plate (total length 33.7g). The wings are sub-oval in plan, perforated by a copper alloy axis bar, spanning a width of 13.0mm. A rectangular pin slot in the back accommodated a hinged pin, now missing. The bow is D-shaped in section and decorated with moulded transverse ribs of alternating size: going down the bow, the first is small and decorated with small notches; followed by a more prominent rib (4.1mm thick x 6…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-69C9A1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description An incomplete bronze anthropomorphic mount of possible late Iron Age to Roman date. The mount is probably complete with the exception of the rivet lug and minor surface loss. The object comprises an integrally cast bronze mount in the form of a human head depicted face on. The mount is half round, with an 8.4mm long circular sectioned pointed attachment spike projecting from the centre of the hollow reverse. An incomplete 4.5mm long, 7.1mm wide, and 2.2mm thick perforated plate projects down from the lowest point of the head. This attachment plate is broken across the lik…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-879E3C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester Derivative Hinged (CD H)/T-shaped type, with elements of Trumpet and Polden Hill types (c.1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is comprised of the head, wings, half of the hinged pin, bow, foot and catch plate with a total length of 47.6mm. The semi-tubular wings (spanning 21.9mm wide) are decorated with end knops expanding upwards (c.4.6mm diameter) with transverse moulded collars decorations. The wings are perforated with an iron axis bar (evidenced by iron corrosion on one wing and at the slot) around which the copper alloy pi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-86A07F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate of Carausius (r. AD 286-293) dating c. 286-293 VICTORIA AVG reverse type, likely mint of London, though the mintmark is illegible. Likely as RIC V Carausius 174. Coin is missing some of the edge. Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right Obverse Legend: IMP CARAVSIVS P F [AVG] Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm Reverse Legend: VICTOR[IA AVG] Mint Mark: Illegible Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 20.1mm Weight: 1.32g  
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-85E4BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (r. AD 306-337) likely dating c. AD 332-333 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, mint of Trier as RIC VII Treveri 539. Coin is missing much of the edge. Obverse: Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse Legend: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Reverse: Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards Reverse Legend: GLOR-IA [EX]ERC-[ITVS] Mint Mark: -/-//TR•[P] Die Axis: 6 o’cl…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-858ACB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (r. AD 306-337) likely dating c. AD 310-317 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, mint of Trier, as RIC VI Treveri 873 or RIC VII Treveri 42, 105, or 135. Coin is missing much of the edge Obverse: Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse Legend: CONSTAN[TINV]S P F AV[G] Reverse: Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand Reverse Legend: SOLI INVIC-[TO COM]ITI Mint Mark: T/F//[P or B?]TR Die Axis: 5 o’clock Diameter: 21m…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-845F52
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, probably a ring handle of indeterminate age. The ring is solid cast, oval in plan (68.9mm x 62.0mm) and teardrop-shaped in section with a rounder interna edge and a more pronounced external edge (ring width c.7.7mm wide x 4.2mm thick). The ring lacks any diagnostic features to estimate precise function or relative date. The metal has a brownish-green smooth patina with large areas of rough mid- to light-green corrosion and weighs 28.39g.  
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-8457AC
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dimensions: length 181.0mm; width of blade 86.2mm; width of butt 28.7mm; thickness of butt 1.5mm; maximum thickness across body 11.6mm; weight 551.3g A complete, but corroded and worn flat axe with rain-pattern decoration, dating to MA III/MA IV of the Early Bronze Age (c. 2000-1900 BC) (Needham 1996). The axe has a narrow butt, tapering to a slightly arched end with a thickness of 1.5mm. The axe has a rectangular cross-section and a lozenge-shaped profile, thickening from the butt towards the point of maximum thickness (c. 82.5mm below the butt end). From the butt end, the sides of …
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-83DADD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strip of probable Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c.AD 1300-1500). The strip is flat and sub-rectangular in plan (46.4mm long x 16.9mm max width x 1.5mm thick) with four crudely incised grooves at one end that are pierced by a single large globular rivet (c.7.1mm diameter). The other end terminates in an old break. No other traces of decoration survive. On the reverse, a small square piece of leather textile (13.4mm x 9.4mm) is preserved between the strip and the flattened rivet (max depth 6.4mm). It is unclear what the object formed part of, but it wa…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-FC3F4D
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy tanged chisel, probably of Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking industry, dating from 1150 to 750 BC. The object comprises of part of the tang and a significant part of the blade. The chisel tang is oval in cross-section, and has a surviving length of 19.03mm from the break to the collar. The break is worn and heavily patinated suggesting damage in antiquity. The tang flares as it reaches the collar which is sub oval in form. From the collar the blade chisel flares, beginning at 8.33mm wide and expanding to a surviving width of 13.78mm. …
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-F0F211
Object type: DIVIDERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of mathematical or surveyors’ dividers dating to the Post Medieval period, likely 17th-18th centuries. The globular 12.1mm wide, 11.9mm deep head of the dividers forms the hinge fulcrum, below the head the trapezoidal sectioned arms descend 20mm before they curve out and back down to form a circular aperture in the dividers. Below the expanded section there are curled lip mouldings on the arms as they taper to a point. The dividers have a rough brown patina with small sections of green patinated original surface. Similar dividers have been recorded on the PAS d…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-F0E196
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy conical seal matrix of Medieval date (c. 13th-15th century AD). The seal is conical in form with a circular die and an unfaceted back/handle ending in a break below the suspension loop. The die is heavily worn, with an illegible circumferential inscription running from c. 2 o’clock to c. 10 o’clock on the die. The device of the die is heraldic, in the form of a crowned quartered shield, with a mullet in both upper quarter. The crown design is difficult to discern but bears a star in the top centre. The engraving is badly damaged, but is somewhat…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-F0CC42
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy and enamel button and loop fastener of Roman date (c. 2nd-3rd century AD). The object is broken where the shank forks to form the loop but is otherwise complete. The head is flat and circular, measuring 15.2mm diameter and 2.8mm thick. The front of the head is decorated with champleve enamel set in cells within a central raised 13mm diameter circular area, surrounded by a flat 1.4mm thick rim bearing possible traces of degraded enamel. The reverse of the head is flat with a 3.8mm thick, 3.7mm wide sub-rectangular shank projecting perpendicular to the h…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-F04D8D
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cardiff
Workflow stage: Published
DESCRIPTION Dimensions: length 102.6mm; width of blade 57.5mm; width of body 25.7mm; max. thickness of body 11.1mm; height of flanges 14.3mm; width of butt 20.5mm; weight 194.7g A virtually complete cast copper-alloy flanged axe of Needham’s Class 5A (Type Horncastle), dating to the Arreton phase of the Early Bronze Age (c. 1725-1500 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). The sides of the axe are straight and slightly divergent, curving out suddenly at the blade end to create a widely expanded blade with a crescentic cutting edge. The blade edge is slightly damaged and asymm…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-DDBC06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy sestertius of Postumus (r. AD 260-269) dating AD 260-269 (Reece Period 13). VIRTVS AVG reverse type, as RIC V Postumus 184, mint of Lugdunum. Obverse: Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, right Obverse Legend: [I]MP C POSTVMVS P [F] AVG Reverse: Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand, flanked by SC Reverse Legend: VIRTVS AVG Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 31.3mm Thickness: 3.8mm Weight: 18.98g
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A983B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Crispus (r. AD 317-326), dating to AD 317. Mint of Heraclea, as RIC VII Heraclea 18. The coin is in very good condition, with an unusual patina. Obverse: Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand Obverse Legend: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Reverse: Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with six stone layers Reverse Legend: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS Mint Mark: -/-//MHTΓ Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 19.1mm Weight: 2.52g
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7D1AC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Alcester type, subclass Mackreth 2011 Almgren 101 dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is comprised of the head, spring with a fragment of the pin, bow, foot and catch plate (overall length 49.7mm) with much of the pin missing in old damage. The brooch likely had plates on either side of the spring to secure the axis bar as all examples of the type include them (Mackreth 2011: 192), but these have been lost to old damage and iron corrosion. The head is trumpet-like in form with a D-shaped section (width 17.6mm x 10.9mm thick). …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-5FEDF8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy mount, dating c. AD 1600 to 1800. The mount is broadly circular in plan and features a quatrefoil design of four openwork hearts radiating outwards. The reverse is undecorated, with a single central attachment pin. The pin is broadly square in cross section and has been bent.. The overall patina is mid-grey, with areas of green corrosion. Soil deposits remain on the objects surface.
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-DDA165
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval strap end, dating from c. AD 1200 to 1550. The main body of the strap end is sub rectangular, measuring 21.60mm long, 15.55mm wide, and 4.88mm thick. It comprises of a front and back plate with a ragged break at the attachment end. One iron rivet remains, measuring 2.96mm in diameter. Both the front and the back plate are undecorated. The terminal, measuring 16.01mm in length, tapers, ending in a worn break. The terminal is decorated in a zoomorphic style featuring what appears to be the head of a stylised creature. The strap end is dark grey…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C87F84
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date, use, and completeness. The object consists of a spike, square in cross section and tapering to a point, it is 65.5mm long.  The top of the object measures 8.51mm by 8.54mm, it is broadly flat but somewhat uneven, possibly suggestive of a break.   The object is a mid-brown colour with areas of uneven green corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-C4510D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester Derivative brooch Polden Hill type of Roman date (c.1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is comprised of the spring, head, bow and catch plate (maximum object length 50.8mm). The pin is missing in old damage. The wings are decorated on the front with a series of unevenly spaced transverse moulded ridges: A double transverse ridge at each terminal and another pair of transverse ridges nearer the head (symmetrical on both wings). The sub-oval wing caps (c.6mm diameter) are perforated by an axis bar in the typical Polden Hill style (max object width 2…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-C0F62C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (r. AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 321-322 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type, depicting Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Mint of London. C.f. RIC VII Londinium 216. Some of the coin edge is missing. Obverse description: Bust of Constantine II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left. Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Reverse inscription: BEATA [T]RA[N]-QVILLI[TAS] Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock  Fourt…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-BFF82B
Object type: WATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment representing the back case of a pocket watch of probable late 17th-early 19th century date. The watch fragment is sub circular in plan, with a domed external surface made of a single piece of copper alloy c. 1.8mm thick. The centre of the case is destroyed, leaving a jagged edged uneven hole in the centre of the plate. At the top of the case the remains of the pendant are still fixed through the case, with an incomplete length of 7.1mm, and diameter of 4.6mm. The knobbed head of the pendant retains the projecting stubs of the pendant loop. A small button can be…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-AAFFD2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus coin of Constantine I dating to AD 319 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type. Mint of Trier, as RIC VII Treveri 214/21. The coin has been misstruck on the reverse and much of the edge is missing. The coin retains a slight trace of silvering. Obverse: Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, possibly holding spear over shoulder. Legend: [IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG] Reverse: Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar. Legend: [VICTORIAE LAET]A…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-230AA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy Portuguese ceitil of Alfonso V (1438 -1464) Obverse: features a castle with three turrets, sitting on a three arched bridge with waves beneath, surrounded by a beaded border. The legend reads ALFONQ EDOMINO CEP Reverse: Shield, legend unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-8937BB
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy and iron knife, the handle of which depicts an erotic scene, dating to the Roman period (c. AD43-410). The knife is missing all of the blade with the exception of the tang and the surviving handle has suffered significant corrosion and wear. The base of the handle is an irregular worn block 15.8mm wide and 4.7mm thick, with a slot containing the corroded remains of the blade. The blade appears to have been fixed, as there is no evidence of a pivot for a folding blade. The rest of the handle is an erotic scene consisting of three human figures standing o…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-871855
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fitting from a sword belt of Post Medieval date (c.AD 1500-1600). The fitting is comprised of a near-complete plate (surviving length 66.1mm x width 32mm x 3.3mm thick), slightly convex in section, with three integrally cast rounded suspension hoops with large circular apertures projecting from the bottom (internal hoop diameter 5.8mm). The front of the plate is decorated with an incised foliate design of stems with branching leaves. The ends of the plate are decorated with trifoliate terminals and the complete terminal is pierced by an iron rivet in sit…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-F31B56
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Medieval seal matrix of 13th century date. The seal matrix is complete except for its top end point, suspension loop and raised reverse rib. This large seal matrix is of flat type and is pointed oval (vesica) in plan, though missing the upper point to damage. The reverse of the matrix is flat and undecorated, with a central solder scar 56.2mm long from the broken edge representing where the raised rib has detached. The die of the matrix is engraved deeply and of relatively high quality. The device is described by Mark Redknap as the following: Under a Gothi…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-1FD4A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy brooch, of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type, dating from c. AD 120-240. The object consists of the head and the bow of the brooch. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. It is irregular in plan, broadly comma shaped in profile, and irregular in cross section. The bow of the brooch is 10.96mm wide and 11.74mm deep at the head, narrowing to 4.06mm wide and 4.03mm deep at the foot . To either side of the bow’s head, semi-tubular wings extend 5.36mm on the left side and 4.15mm on the right. A central rib 2.24mm wide, protrudes from the…
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-1F8607
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy buckle, dating from c. AD 1250 to 1400. The buckle frame is circular in plan and measures 41.69mm in diameter. In cross section, the frame is oval and has no constriction for the pin, it measures 4.78mm wide and 4.22mm deep. The pin is oval in cross section and has an open loop attaching it to the frame. It is 46.31mm long and 4.75mm wide, narrowing to 3.71mm, and ending in a blunt point. The buckle has a grey patina with areas of blackening and pale copper-green corrosion.
Created on: Friday 3rd March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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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
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Record ID: NMGW-E6CD42
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy flat-ringed fitting, of Late Iron Age to Roman date c. AD 1 - 100.  The attachment bar is oval in cross section and sub rectangular in plan. It measures 14.03mm wide, 6.11mm high and 5.45mm deep. The terminals either side of the attachment bar are oval in cross section and measure 5.92mm wide, 9.67mm high, and 7.98mm deep. The terminals join into a rim around the inner ring, measuring 4.48mm high and 4.14mm deep. The ring is crescentic in plan and measures 7.69mm high at the shoulder, expanding to 22.59mm high at its mid-point. The front of the fitt…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-D1D308
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age copper alloy spearhead dating from c. 1275-1150 BC. Dimensions: length 418.0mm; maximum width of blade 50.2mm; length of blade (excluding basal loops) 282.0mm; length of socket (including basal loops) 136.0mm; thickness of mid-rib (across centre) 16.9mm; external mouth diameter 24.0mm (side to side) by 24.9mm (front to back); internal mouth diameter 20.4mm (side to side) by 22.7mm (front-to-back); minimum depth of socket 265.0mm; weight 420.7g This is a complete spearhead of bronze, with projecting basal loops. The base of the blade is slightly angled to …
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-2540A5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Great Square-Headed Brooch of Early Medieval date, (c. AD 500-570). The fragment consists only of part of the footplate of the brooch just above but not including the terminal lobe. The fragment is flat and broadly trapezoid in plan, with broadly concave sides (with semi-circular lobes projecting from the footplate lower borders), the sides tapering downwards and with the upper and lower edges being irregular breaks. The sides are near complete, with the exception of the absence of the left projecting lobe. The reverse of the brooch is flat and featur…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-FB5647
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy vessel mount, possibly a bucket escutcheon of (probably later) Iron Age to early Roman date (c. 150 BC-AD 100). The object is incomplete, missing part of the left attachment lobe and an uncertain length of the hooked rear projection. The integrally cast object has a broadly trilobed form in plan, with two symmetrical comma-shaped perforated attachment lobes at the base (the left lobe is incomplete) and a larger upper lobe forming a suspension loop (maximum internal diameter 8.mm). The attachment lobes are thinner (c. 2.7mm thick) and set slightly at an …
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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