Record ID: NMGW-3114A4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary copper alloy object, potentially a furniture fitting or brooch, of uncertain date. The object is curved in profile, presumably to allow use as a handle and tapers unevenly from the moulded thicker end to a thinner (5.5mm by 2.6mm) d-sectioned strip terminating in a break. The front face of the thicker end of the object appears to bear moulded decoration, although the extremely abraded nature of the object makes it difficult to define what the moulding depicts. The reverse of the moulded end bears a longitudinal channel flanked by lugs perforated perpendicular to the obje…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwent Levels', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-991698
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Published
Three eroded perforated lead weights or possible spindle whorl(s). These weights are not diagnostic and are difficult to date. Two of the weights are flat, while the third is bead shaped, but may originally have had a more biconical shape. Dimensions: Diameter (mm): 23.5-25.7 22.6-23.2 15.3-15.9 Diameter of perforation (mm): 5-6 7.5 7 Thickness (mm): 7.4 5.8 11.0 Weight (g): 20.8 14.4 9.2
Created on: Monday 7th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.