Record ID: WREX-BF5E7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
English commonwealth/protectorate half groat - dating from 1649-60. Obverse has the shield of St George within a wreath formed with a palm and laurel branch. The reverse has conjoined shields of St George and Ireland, with the value II above flanked by two pellets (one each side of the I I). There are no legends. Measurements: diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 0.91g; die axis: 7
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF46A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and worn silver penny of Edward II (class 11b2 or 11b3) dating 1312-1314AD.   Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing, legend is illegible.  The reverse has long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend. Durham mint (Bishop Kellawe). Measurements: diameter: 16.7mm; thickness: 0.9mm; weight: 0.74g; die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF339E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear type, possibly Antonine, dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Obverse: […]. Unclear bust right. Reverse type is illegible. Unclear mint. Measurements: Diameter: 30.9mm; thickness: 3.5mm; weight: 14.45g; die axis: ?
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF2AF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman probable as of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161), dating to the period c.AD 154-155 (Reece period 7). Obverse: […], Laureate bust right. Reverse: [BRITANNIA COS IIII, S C], probably depicting Britannia seated left on a rock. Mint of Rome. Cf. RIC III, p. 142, no. 934. This is possibly a Coin of British Association as listed by D. Walker in his study of the Sacred Spring at Bath, cf. Walker, 1988: pp. 294, 297-8, nos. 73-122, 136-288, pls. XXXV-V. Measurements:  Diameter: 23.5mm; thickness: 3.4mm; weight: 7.37g; die axis: 12
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BF1BEA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Post Medieval mount depicting a cherub’s face, c. 1650-1800AD. The mount consists primarily of a cherub’s face, with neo-classical features, curly hair and rounded cheeks. There are two mirrored 'S' shaped frames that emerge from either sides of the cherub’s face and pass down beneath the face. There are three openwork voids, one either side between the S frame and the face and the third below the chin. Either side of the third void there appears to be the remains of two rivets. The reverse of the object is hollow.  The mound has a…
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BCD30E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead weight of Post medieval to Modern date, 1500 – 1900AD. The object is a thick block of lead which is flat on the underside, apart from a central hollow, and uneven and slightly domed on the upper face.  There two circular holes through the main body of the weight, one near each end. The object has a powdery off-white patina. Measurements:  Length: 47.2mm; width: 13.1mm; thickness: 6.4mm; weight: 24.57g For a similar object see SWYOR-C9388D on the database.
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BCB8B5
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy disc, possibly from a disc headed pin dating from the Early Medieval period, c. 700-800AD. The disc is decorated with incuse scrolls which has been gilded.  There are traces of gilding surviving in the grooves of the decoration.  The reverse is plain and undecorated. There are two circular holes surviving which may have been the result of the disc being riveted to a plate with a pin. There are a number of similar objects recorded on the database.  See SWYOR-3DEE70, NLM-028751 and SUR-CFE0C7. Measurements: Di…
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-CA2217
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete IA gold quarter stater attributed to Addedomaros c.45-25BC, Ancient British Coins (ABC) 2529. Obverse is worn but has aflower made up of four leaves and rings around a pellet. Reverse has horse facing right with an annulet under the tail and pellet in a ring beneath the forelegs. Diameter: 12.37mm; weight: 1.31g
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0EF427
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete seventeenth century copper alloy trade token dating 1655 AD. The obverse has the Grocer’s Arms at the centre within a circular pelleted border. The relief lettering around this reads * ARTHVR GAILE. The reverse has the initials AA beneath a G at the centre. Around the edge of the token is the relief lettering reading * OF HADLEIGH 1655. (all as per Williamson No. 139) Diameter: 15.2mm; weight: 0.84g
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-19279A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Henry VI (annulet issue) Calais mint, dating 1422-1427 AD. Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing with annulets at the bust and the legend HENRIC [Di GRA] REX ANGIE Z FRANC. The reverse has a long cross fourchée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legends. In quarters one and three there is an annulet between the pellets. The legends read POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM / VILLA CALISIE. Diameter: 25.8mm; weight: 3.6g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-CA896E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap end (Thomas Class B. Type 1) dating to the early Medieval period (c. 800-1100AD) The terminal takes the form of a stylised animal head with simple moulded features with a collar comprising two incised lines behind. There is traces of decoration on the rest of the body. Two further incised lines appear before the split end, which would have had rivet holes for attachment that is now missing. For similar examples on the database see SUR-649B59 and SUR-B2D4C5. Length: 37.6mm; width: 6.2mm; thickness: 3.7mm; weight: 4.7g
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-31CCB3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy mount, or strap fitting, dating 1600-1700AD. The mount is sub-triangular in plan with a convex front. One end is pointed and the opposite end is narrowed to form an elongated knop. On the rear are two incomplete and integral spikes. The object has a pale green patina. Length: 26.6; width: 10.4mm; thickness (excluding projections): 2.4mm; thickness (including projections): 5.5mm; weight: 2.1g See BERK-262B55 and IOW-9FB737 on the database for an almost identical example.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-31916C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy Charles I rose farthing Type 2 with the crescent initial mark dating to the 1630s. The obverse has a crown at the centre, the reverse has a crowned rose. Both legends are largely illegible. Length: 12.3mm; width: 7.7mm; weight: 0.4g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-313508
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, probably class 3 based on the letter S minted at Bristol dating 1280-1282. The obverse is worn but would have had the bust of the king facing, the legend is largely illegible. The reverse is also worn and has a long cross pattée with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend VILL/[AB]R/ISTO/[LLIE]. Diameter: 16.3mm; weight: 0.7g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-30FFF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver penny of Edward III minted at Durham, probably pre-treaty series Gb dating to 1356-61. Obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend [+EDWARDVS R]EX A[NGLI]. Reverse has a long cross pattée, with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend [CIVI/TAS]/DVR/[EME]. The coin is very worn. Diameter: 18.2mm; weight: 0.9g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2E9354
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Elizabeth I threepence of the third and fourth issue, with an eglantine initial mark, dating 1575. The obverse has the bust of the queen facing left with a rose behind her head and the legend ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA. The reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée with the date 1575 above and the legend POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV. Diameter: 18.7mm; weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2E1DF4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable post-medieval copper alloy strap fitting/sword belt hanger dating c. 1600-1700AD. The fragment has a backward facing hook which is oval in section. Suspended from the hook is a separate copper alloy ring. Length (excluding ring): 19.6mm; width: 8.7mm; thickness: 2.1mm; external diameter of ring: 12.0mm; internal diameter of ring: 7.7mm; total length: 28.0mm; weight: 1.8g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: WREX-2DFA18
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible early to later medieval harness pendant c. 850-1400AD. The pendant would appear to be circular, or oval in shape with an openwork design. The pierced suspension loop is set at 90 degrees to the pendant. The object has a light green patina. Similar to SF-C66614 on the database. Length: 21.9mm; width: 20.6mm; thickness: 5.0mm; weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2C8B32
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy fragment of a Roman cable style bracelet/armlet dating 3rd-4th Century AD. Two strand cable, both strands are oval in section, that are twisted around each other to form a spiral (See Crummy 1995 38-39, Fig 41, No. 1611) Length: 37.3mm; diameter of cable: 5.9mm; weight: 7.8g
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2EDDF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post medieval copper alloy Spanish Netherlands escalin (half testoon) of Philip IV (1621-1665). The obverse has a rampant lion with a sword and shield and the legend P[HIL IIII D.G.HISP ET.] INDIAR.REX. The reverse has the arms of Spain and the legend [ARCHID AVS] DVX BVRG BRA [Zc]. The date appears either side of the central arms but only the first part (16) survives. It is possible that this is a contemporary forgery that would originally have been silvered. Only half of the coin survives, but a circular hole punched through suggesting that it have been reused possibl…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.