Record ID: ESS-B47CC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327 - 1377). Fourth coinage, treaty period, transitional series, dating to the period 1361-1363. North no. 1224. Half of the coin survives, and this half has been folded in half creating a quadrant. The visible side of the coin is the reverse.  Measurements: length: 11.1mm; width: 10.5mm; folded thickness 2.93mm; weight 1.15g
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: PAS-7555B5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finger ring of iconographic type.  The bezel is hexagonal and contains a depiction of God the Father holding the figure of Christ on the Cross.  This was the conventional way to portray the Trinity in the late medieval period, though the dove representing the Holy Spirit seems to be absent. The hoop of the ring is twisted.  The twists closest to the bezel are engraved with seven five-petalled flowers and a lupin (?).  The five-petalled flower is a recognised reference to the five wounds of Christ and the number seven may be an allusion to the seven sorro…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 10th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CC64DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but clipped and bent medieval gold noble of Edward III (1327-1377). North's Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Series E dating to the period 1354-1355. Unclear I.m. London mint. The coin appears to have been intentionally bent into an S-shape.  Measurements: diameter: 32.6mm; weight: 7.66g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AFFADD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring of medieval date (c.1400-1500). Description: The ring is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The exterior is engraved with an inscription in black letter script which reads 'Je desir vous Ceruir' which translates to 'I desire to serve you'. Between these words are sprigs of leaves. The interior surface is undecorated. There is a crack to the outer surface.  Measurements: diameter: 19.4mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 2.13g Discussion: The form of this ring along with black letter inscription and foliate de…
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Frinton and Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0840AB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold and gemstone ring of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The circular hoop of the ring is pointed oval in cross-section and widens slightly at the shoulders where it meets the 'pie dish' bezel, to which they are joined by way of protruding collars. The bezel is sub-lozenge-shaped in plan and in profile, the bottom half being equally as deep as the top. The top half of the bezel has an opening which is bevelled to hold a stone setting. The stone is a green cabochon-cut gemstone, possibly emerald. The size of the stone in compa…
Created on: Friday 26th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frinton and Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9AB5C8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The slender flat hoop, now bent out of shape slightly, is rectangular in cross-section with an uneven width all the way around, expanding at the bezel. An oval collet, holding a green cabochon-cut gem, is soldered onto the hoop, slightly off-centre. The gemstone, probably an emerald, is slightly faceted on the sides to create a pronounced central ridge. The shoulders of the ring are each engraved crudely with multiple incised lines forming the word MARIA. (III A II I A/ MARIA…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Highwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E7F2C8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold and gemstone finger ring of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1400-1600). Description: The now deformed hoop of the ring is lozenge in cross-section which widens slightly at the shoulders. The shoulders have a flat base and now missing, applied decorative upper. The shoulders meet the integrally cast rectangular bezel at the bottom which is dished and decorated on both sides with ridges which radiate outwards from the centre. The upper half of the bezel is shallow with bevelled edges. The upper and lower halves of the bezel are separated by single grooves on the l…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-323DF7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete cast gold annular brooch of medieval date (c. 1200 - 1400AD).  The frame is flat on both sides with slightly rounded edges.  The frame has a constriction for the pin which is clasped around the narrow point.  The pin is slightly elongated in shape but is otherwise plain.  There is an inscription in Lombardic script on the obverse of the frame reading AVE MARIA GRACIA. Dimensions:  D: 14.61mm, T: 0.95mm, Weight: 1.24g. Discussion:  These type of brooches are well attested on the database, similarly dated and having progr…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Bardfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B9A945
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete gold finger ring of medieval date (c. AD 1200-1500) with an inscription in Lombardic capitals on the exterior hoop reading + ETIB II N I TAMOR.  The inscription is punctuated with a number of patterns incorporating dots, a swirl and a double V (a small v sitting within a larger V) so it appears as:  + . ET.IB . II : vV . N : ~ : I : TAMOR :.  The interior of the hoop is plain. Dimensions:  D: 19.80mm, W:  2.31mm, T: 0.51mm, Weight: 2.69g. Discussion:  The Lombardic script is comparable to other rings from the Medieval period…
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B162BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A fragment of a gold medieval gem set finger ring dating to c. AD 1200-1500.  The fragment consists of the bezel with gem, and short length of one shoulder.  The bezel is oval shaped and set transversely to the hoop.  It is biconical in profile with the gem protruding from the front and with a flat undecorated reverse.  The gemstone is dark red/purple and set into the bezel - there is no visible collet.  The hoop fragment is decorated on the exterior with an incised X shaped cross with tiny ring shapes filling the spaces within each v.  …
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Wakering', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9D3871
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  An incomplete and bent medieval gold gemstone (missing) finger ring dating to c. AD 1200-1400. The ring consists of a thin gold hoop, bent out of shape, with a central raised rectangular shaped bezel.  The bezel is set transversely to the hoop and has two rectangular shaped collets, both now empty. Dimensions:  D: 24.8mm (squashed); W: 1.6mm; T: 0.9mm; Weight: 1.53g.  Bezel L: 7.1mm; W4.8mm. Discussion:  Finger-rings with gemstones set in separate collets came into use in the early 13th century, and this form of simple collet continued in use …
Created on: Thursday 10th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hanningfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-4E7E9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A late medieval gold Angel of Henry VII (1485-1509) dating to 1490-1504, Class III (North 1696), mint: London (Tower), initial mark: pansy (both sides). Ref: North 1991: 101. Obverse: St Michael standing facing, both feet resting on dragon, which he is piercing with a spear; hEnRIC.DI.[GR]A .REX.ANGL.Z.FRAn' (saltire stops). Reverse: Ship with large cross as mast, from which the royal shield is hanging; 'h' to left of mast, rose to right; PER CRVC' TVA.SALVA.nOS.XPC.REDE'[TO]R (saltire stops). Die axis is 4 o'clock. Weight is 5.00g, diameter is 29.2mm, thickness is 0.…
Created on: Monday 29th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-CD68AE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but broken gold medieval signet finger ring dating to c. AD1400-1500.  The ring has a circular bezel with incised decoration consisting of a recessed corded border, within which is an emblem of a bird of prey.  The bird's body is angled slightly right with its head turned to the left.  The wings are closed and hang at each side.  An inscription in black lettering, inscribed in reverse and situated between the border and the bird, appears to read: Al:for:ye:best. The shoulders of the ring are the width of the bezel and taper to the…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5C3A03
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A near complete medieval gold stirrup shaped finger ring with missing gemstone fitting and exterior inscription, dating to c AD 1150-1350 The hoop of the ring is complete but misshapen.  There is a small hole on the bezel which likely contained a gemstone which is now missing.  The exterior of the hoop is engraved ‘+IO SVI DE DRV RI’, roughly translating to 'I am a gift of love'.  The interior of the hoop is smooth and undecorated. Dimensions:  Diameter – 26.07mm; width – 2.02mm; thickness – 0.93mm; weight &…
Created on: Thursday 30th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-4329F6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval gold and gem pendant dating to the late 12th-13th century. The frame is gold and sub rectangular, measuring 11.8mm by 11.0mm, with an oval opening in the back. The edge of the frame is 3.4 high and has inscribed letters +A+G+LA+ around the sides, beginning and ending with a small cross potent to either side of the suspension loop at the top. The suspension loop is 4.0mm wide and projects 4.5mm from the frame. It has zoomorphic features comprised of small circular eyes, moulded ears and a rounded snout with the loop itself formed from the op…
Created on: Friday 17th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1BE0C3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An incomplete medieval gold stirrup shaped finger ring with stone setting, dating to c. 1150-1450.  The hoop of the ring is circular and widens sharply to form a triangular bezel which is trapezoidal in profile.  The bezel is inset and would originally have contained a gemstone, which is now missing; there is no additional decoration on the surface of the ring.  There are some scratch marks and nicks on the hoop and the sides of the bezel. Dimensions:  D: 23.69mm, W: 3.78mm, T: 1.30mm, Weight: 7.02g. Discussion:  This form of finger-ri…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Canewdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9E9F07
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An incomplete, gold Medieval finger-ring, dating to c. 1200-1400 CE. The ring is formed of a thin hoop (which is broken and bent out of shape), terminating in a damaged bezel, which would have likely been oval in shape, with four clawed collets that would have held a now missing stone. The hoop is circular in section. Dimensions:  External diameter:  33mm at widest point (ring is broken and no longer circular); hoop thickness:  3.2mm, weight:  4.56g Discussion:  Finger rings with bezels in this shape, made to fit the settings, are Medieval …
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DC0751
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete medieval gold stirrup shaped finger ring with stone setting, dating to c. 1150-1450.  The hoop is rounded in cross-section.  It flares to steep undecorated shoulders with a solid rectangular bezel.  The bezel is set with a rectangular gem of purple colour (possibly Amethyst) which has a shiny, cabochon-cut polished convex surface. Dimensions:  External diameter: 22.5mm (internal diameter: 19.4mm); external diameter including bezel: 26mm; thickness of hoop: 1.7mm; weight: 3.54g. Discussion:  Stirrup-shaped gem-set rings are a wel…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wimbish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DA3378
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete medieval (AD1300-1400) gold finger ring set with a green gemstone, identified by the British Museum's Department of Scientific Research through Raman spectroscopy as beryllium aluminium silicate, likely emerald. The transverse bezel has a pyramidal collet of ‘pie-dish’ form to hold the polished rectangular gemstone. The hoop is circular, although slightly distorted, and has a ‘D’-shaped section. The entire outside of the hoop is decorated, starting at the shoulders with a series of three ridges, followed by a quatrefoil of four point…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Ongar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E4E5A1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold annular brooch of medieval date (c. 1200 - 1350AD). The brooch is circular in plan with a D-shaped cross section. The reverse is flat and the upper face is convex. The frame has a constriction for the pin which is clasped around the narrow point. The pin is an elongated triangular shape in plan, with a circular section. The pin has a transverse ridge and a collar which is decorated with a punched pattern of rings. The face of the brooch is decorated with an incised inscription reading + A + G + L + A +. See PAS record IOW-B09925 which also has this inscrip…
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Matching', grid reference and parish protected.