Record ID: NLM-82E506
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy thimble. Cast domed or beehive-shaped thimble with a narrow plain basal zone and the rest of its wall occupied by tiny hand-stamped pits which appear as if stamped in vertical rows. Similar-sized pits on the top appear to follow a left-hand spiral arrangement originating at the apex. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1500 Diameter: 18.2mm, Height: 13.6mm, Thickness (wall): 1.3mm, Weight: 3.67gms
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton upon Humber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-080CD8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible vessel or tripod leg. The leg is cylindrical, solid, and has a flat base. The leg has a narrow collar around the base. The upper end is damaged but appears to have been angled to attach to a concave metal vessel.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th December 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-11EFB2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy roman finger ring produced from a cut-down bracelet. The ring is formed from a rectangular strip of decorated copper alloy. The strip is decorated with a singular raised moulded linear line that runs down the centre of the band and covers 70% of the remaining band, the overlapping end is decorated with a large X. The strip has been cut and then bent round to form a loop with one terminal overlapping. Measurements: rough diameter 22mm, width 11 mm, thickness of the band 1mm and Weight: 4.3 g Swift (2012,1, 6) comments that the reuse of bracelet fragments…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-EFF2B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus from the House of Valentinian, dating from 364-78 AD, Reece period 19. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles.
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-ED6494
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval copper alloy 4 ounce stacking trade weight of the Commonwealth dating to AD 1649-1660. The trade weight comprises a disc which has been ground down on one side leaving a rim around the edge. In the centre is a circular depression used to hold the weight while it was being ground. There are three stamps in the depressed area (a) a shield (stamped out by four small squares) for St. George and the commonwealth (b) the sword of St Paul for the City of London and (c) the letter A standing for the Averdepois system, and (d) a ewer for the Founders' Company of …
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Record ID: BERK-866318
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an early medieval copper alloy brooch, probably part of a cruciform brooch or possibly a great square headed brooch, dating from the 6th century AD. The fragment is an irregular triangular shape, with old breaks on all edges. A lip on the upper part fo the fragment suggests a curved mid-bow section, as is seen on both brooch styles mentioned above. No decoration survives on the corroded surface. The reverse retains much of the large catchplate., which would have been located roughly halfway down the bow.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2017
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Record ID: GAT-8294F7
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Open-topped late Medieval or early Post-Medieval sewing ring, probably dating to the 16th century. The internal surface is smooth, although there are manufacturing stress marks visible in the metal, and some scratches into the surface which have been worn smooth in use. A small casting spur remains visible on the external surface.There are a number of these on the database, namely WILT-5E462D, PUBLIC-43FDC2, and WILT-74E4EG.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-811095
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Fragment of an early medieval copper alloy cruciform brooch. The fragment is the lower section of the brooch. It has a curved terminal with a spiral design at either side. There is a vertical bar down the centre. There is a break edge at the apex of the fragment.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NEAR CAISTOR', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9C22D5
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval copper-alloy candle snuffer, probably dating AD1600-1800. The snuffer comprises of two arms held together with a copper-alloy rivet, which avts as a pivot. The arms have broken just above the rivet, but would have extended further, resembling handles on a pair of scissors. The arms are rectangular-section, with the lower arm having an extinguishing tray that projects upwards. The tray rises at 90 degrees from the arm, before constricting inwards on both sides, then flaring out slightly again before leading to a rounded upper part. It has wide walls that cor…
Created on: Saturday 26th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-29C74E
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and damaged copper alloy catch-piece from a book clasp, of Howsam type A.6.2, of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from circa AD 1450 - circa AD 1700. The clasp is broadly rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. At one end is an extended vertical, cylindrical loop to hold the hasp bar which is still in place. To the left of this is a vertical rectangle consisting of diagonal incised lines, with a rope decoration inside. The object tapers in slightly, and there is a circular perforation, which holds the long attachment tack. The other end flares…
Created on: Friday 9th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7F6EAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper-alloy probable dupondius or as. Reverse: [S](C). AD 41-260.
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7F3D36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius of Commodus (AD 180-192), dating to AD 180-183 (Reece period 9). Reverse depicts Providentia standing left holding wand over globe and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. See RIC III, pp. 402-409, nos 301, 312, 330 and 355.
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-952A84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. Reverse: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]; Two soldiers standing, holding spear and shield; between them, two standards. Reece period 17, AD330-335.
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-55CB30
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5.a2, flat wing ends type, Western Group). , possible, Polden Hill type brooch (AD c. 120-240): The incomplete copper alloy brooch has wings which are semi-cylindrical terminating with incomplete perforated wing caps. The wings are probably undecorated but this is difficult to be certain due to corrosion. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The bowhead is slightly hump-like in profile and decorated with a prominent, off-centre vertical ridge which tapers slightly. The bow is broken just bel…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Sunday 3rd September 2017
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Record ID: WAW-55BB53
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Western Group, Lower Severn Valley), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a4. Plate 50. The incomplete copper alloy brooch has wings which are semi-cylindrical terminating with incomplete perforated wing caps. The wings are decorated with a pair of transverse linear grooves towards the bow head. At the junction of the wings and bow head there is a low-relief groove with traces of an integral lug which would have held the chord in place. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The bowhead is slightly hump-like in profile a…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
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Record ID: NLM-B64342
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and glass seal matrix. An oval frame with an aperture of diameter 1.5mm at either end for attachment to fob (lost), retaining a semi-opaque brick red stone (probably of glass), figured on both sides. The motif on one side is a bust in Classical style, helmeted and cuirassed right; the detail here is softened, either by its being moulded or from heavy wear. On the other side are Masonic emblems which include a setsquare and dividers with a moon left and a sun right; the motif here is certainly engraved. The stone is cracked, and chipped more severely on that side bearing t…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: LON-C57670
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy button dating AD1697-1718. This button is a flat disc with the semi-circular shank on the reverse. The front of the button is decorated with moulded bust right with the inscription "CH XII REX S[---]" around the edge all within a linear border and then finally a pelleted border around the edge of the button. This button depicts the bust of Charles XII or Karl XII of Sweden who reigned AD1697-1718. Dimensions: diameter: 11.72mm; thickness: 4.47mm; weight: 0.76g.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2013
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Record ID: IOW-508306
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded post-Medieval cast copper-alloy finger-ring (c. 1650-c. 1750 AD). This ring has a plain hoop and an oval bezel which measures 18.56 x 14.45mm. The upper face of the bezel has incised decoration consisting of six evenly spaced eight-pointed stars in oval formation with another similar star at the centre. An oval groove forms a border close to the outer edge. The rounded shoulders taper from the bezel towards the lower part of the hoop. The ring has a slightly misshapen hoop. It is corroded and has patches of a dark grey patina. Height: 21.59mm; width: 22.07…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-690D80
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy bar mount (c. 1350-c. 1450 AD). The mount is oval in plan with a lobed terminal at each end. It is convex at the front and the central part is concave at the rear. Each terminal is flat at the rear and contains the remains of a separate iron rivet. At the front, the central oval part has seven horizontal grooves that create ridges that have been scored at right angles to form segments. The front has a greenish brown patina and the rear is mainly corroded. 20.1 x 9.0 x 3.8mm. Weight: 1.61g. Similar mounts, dated to the dated to the second half …
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1528C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval cast copper-alloy 'S'-shaped strap or belt fastener (c. 1575-c. 1800 AD). The fastener has two swan head terminals with necks that curve to form hooks. Each head has a finely moulded beak and eyes, and patterning on the neck represent feathers. The necks narrow below the heads before expanding again towards the centre of the body of the animal. At the centre are two raised ridges flanked by a ring of six leaves on each side. The surface is coloured brassy yellow overall. 39.3 x 16.4 x 6.4mm. Weight: 12.99g. S-shaped 'snake belt' fasteners were probably associated w…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.