Record ID: WMID-B3EBC8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester Dolphin brooch, dating to the 1st/ 2nd century, between AD 43 - 200 (length: 38.5mm; width at wings: 21.5mm; thickness/ depth: 15mm; weight: 8.9g). The brooch is T-shaped in plan and most D-shaped in section. The semi-cylindrical wings (length of wing at either side of head: 5.5mm) are undecorated with the iron axis bar visible at either side. The length of the bow (from the head and continuing down by 32mm towards the incomplete opposing terminal) is centrally decorated with a recessed area that gradually tapers inwards to form a point. At t…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tong', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B3F1A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver three-farthings of Elizabeth I Date 1561 Diameter 13mm, weight 0.32g Obverse: crowned bust facing left with a rose behind. Obverse inscription: P D G […] SINE SPINA Reverse: long cross over royal shield Reverse inscription: C[IVI/TAS]/LON/DON Condition: Fine
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-B402C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic spindle whorl diameter 31mm, height 17mm, weight 14.23g. The artefact is conical shaped with slightly convex sides, there are four concentric lines on the top surface and two on the underside. 10mm in diameter in the centre, light grey fabric. The ceramic used for the spindle whorl is similar to the fabric of grey were vessels from the Roman Period, therefore a roman date is ascribed.
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-B428C5
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper rowel spur of probable seventeenth century date. The end of one arm and the rowel are missing and in its current state the spur measures 120.6mm by 67.3mm by 12.7mm and weighs 71.4g. The surviving terminal is in the form of a figure-eight, with one corrosion filled loop in line with the arm and the second set perpendicular. The arms have a slight upwards curve and a shallow triangular cross-section with the flat side facing inwards and a central longitudinal facet on the external face. This surface is decorated with incised chevrons, crescents and tiny stamped…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pewsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B42E54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of John Date: 1215-1218 Type: class 6c2 Diameter 18mm, weight 1.27g Obverse: bust facing forward with three curls either side of the head representing hair. Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX Reverse: short cross voided with three pellets in each angle Reverse inscription: SAMVEL.ON CAN Mint: Canterbury Moneyer: Samuel Condition: Very fine
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taynton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B450A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
silver six pence of Elizabeth I, 1561, London mint. North 1997
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B456E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Charles I Date: 1639-1640 Diameter 24mm, weight 2.94g Obverse: crowned bust facing left, IV behind. Obverse inscription: CAROLVS D G MAG BRT FRA ET HI REX Reverse: shield displaying the riyal coat of arms Reverse inscription: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO Mint mark: Triangle Condition: fine
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Taynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B46FC3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy terret ring length 64mm, width 25mm, thickness 16mm, weight 32.98g. The attachment bar appears to have been squared in cross-section but is truncated at the base of the frame. Separating the attachment bar from the frame is a lagged semicircular collar. The frame is oval in cross-section 11mm wide 9mm thick at the base and gently narrows to a circular cross-section 7mm by 7mm at the apex of the curve at which point the ring has been truncated, this is an old break. There are two moulded expansions on the frame, both of which are decorated by three lines which are s…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMS-B48ED8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
coin blank, Roman irregular mint
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: NMS-B498E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
copper alloy nummus of Constantine I,326-330, uncertain mint, campgate issue
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-B4B141
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six pence of Elizabeth I Date 1580-1581 Diameter 25mm, weight 2.98g Obverse: bust facing left with rose behind Obverse inscription: EL[IZABTH] D.G:ANG[.FR.ET.H]I.REGINA Reverse: Shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross, 15[…] above the shield Reverse inscription: [POSVI/DEV.]AD/IV[YORE/M MEV] Mint mark: latin cross Condition: poor
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMS-B4BD52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
uncertain as late 1st-early 2nd century, possibly Rome mint
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B4DED1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron prick spur length 118mm, width 90mm, height 53mm, weight 53g. The arms of the spur move away from each other in a gentle V-shape that has a rounded base, these arms (8mm high, 5mm wide) are bent upwards in a high arch that would have terminated in a loop, this terminal has been truncated from both arms, this is an old break. The prick has a circular cross-section (8mm diameter), the head of the prick is diamond in cross-section with a point in the centre Considering that artefact is made from Iron it is in remarkably good condition, although that finder has coated it in wax which…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pucklechurch', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B4E494
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
silver halfgroat of Edward III, 1352-1361, clipped, London mint, series D-F(or g).
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-B50E32
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lithic arrowheads 1) Triangular arrowhead length 31mm, width 28mm, thickness 4mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, bulb missing from the ventral. Retouch down all three sides which is short, direct, scaled, and semi-abrupt. Dark grey flint with a lighter grey patch, this artefact dates to the Late Neolithic. 2) Oblique arrowhead length 32mm, width 28mm, thickness 3mm. Multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, retouch down the sides which are long, low angled, and direct. Light grey flint, this artefact dates to the Late Neolithic. 3) Le…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B52CE4
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight lithic blades 1) Length 51mm, width 17mm, thickness 7mm. One arise running down the centre, soft hammered bulb of percussion on the ventral, low, direct retouch at the tip. Grey flint with lighter patches, patina forming, this artefact dates to the Early Mesolithic. 2) Length 32mm, width 19mm, thickness 4mm. One arise running down the artefact, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, light grey patina, this artefact dates to the Early Mesolithic. 3) Length 33mm, width 22mm, thickness 4mm. One arise running down the centre of the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral,…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B53854
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eight lithic implements 1) Blade length 52mm, width 18mm, thickness 8mm. One arise running down the centre of the dorsal, soft hammered bulb of percussion on the ventral. This artefact has been damaged by post-depositional activity. Creamy patina with grey patches, this artefact dates to the Early Mesolithic. 2) Truncated blade length 34mm, width 20mm, thickness 5mm. Two arises on the dorsal, the bulb is missing from the ventral, this is the distal end of the blade. Light creamy-brown patina with large grey patches. This artefact dates to the Mesolithic. 3) Truncated …
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-B54DB5
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four lithic flakes 1) Flake length 26mm, width 22mm, thickness 3mm. Two arises on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral. Mid grey colour with 10% cortex on the dorsal, this artefact dates to the Neolithic to Bronze Age. 2) Flake length 22mm, width 18mm, thickness 4mm. Two arises on the dorsal, soft hammered bulb on the ventral, this artefact has suffered from post-depositional damage. Mid brown colour with, this artefact dates to the Neolithic. 3) Denticulate length 38mm, width 18mm, thickness 4mm. One arise runs down the centre of the dorsal, soft hammered bulb o…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Emborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-B5EE15
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval buckle; Moulded, copper alloy, double loop spur buckle of sub-rectangular or trapezoidal shape. The buckle has a basically rectangular frame with longer, concave sides and shorter, straight ends. The frame is flat and broad and is decorated with moulded scrollwork with some openwork elements. The pin bar is very narrow and is circular in cross-section. The pin is missing. Length 40.2mm, width 30.0mm, thickness 2.8mm, weight 9.12g The shape and form date this buckle to the 17th century while the openwork decoration indicate that it is probably from the later end of …
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-B60B94
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval weight; Cast lead weight of bell shape: The weight is essentially a circular cone, although it flares out towards the bottom and is flattened at the top. It has a curved suspension loop at the top, formed from a strap of lead, and is pierced in the centre of the base. The weight looks to have been reshaped after casting, although this is difficult to determine as it is also somewhat pitted and gouged across its surface. The lead has a white patina, of varying thickness. Height 41.3mm, width (“diameter”) 33.4mm, weight 185.3g Lead weights are difficult to date due the…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.