Record ID: WILT-BD6556
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold posy ring with internal inscription and external decoration dating to c.AD 1400-1500. The ring is circular in plan, although slightly flattened, and rectangular in cross-section. The hoop is of even width throughout, and the exterior is decorated with neatly engraved ornament, worn in places, consisting of six-petalled flowers between three-sprigged branches. The gold is yellow and bright, indicating high purity. The inner surface is engraved with two parallel lines running partway round, between which is a short motto inscribed in Gothic or black-letter script. There …
Created on: Friday 28th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-974A08
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This group comprises three Iron Age coins dating to c. 80-20 BC found scattered within an area of approximately 40m² whilst metal detecting on cultivated land. Description of Find: Two gold uninscribed quarter staters, one of the Southern British region, of a type traditionally attributed to the Belgae (Coin 1) and one of Continental issue (Coin 3), plus one base silver stater of the South Western region (Durotriges) (Coin 2). The two gold coins are in good condition; the base silver coin is rather worn with some evidence of corrosion. A base silver South Western uninscribed Cra…
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-C560ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold half-noble of Edward III, dating to AD 1363-1369. Fourth coinage, treaty series B. London mint. North 1991: 55-56) nos. 1238-1239.
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-788C7B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Middle Bronze Age gold composite penannular ring, possibly incomplete, probably dating to c. 1300-1150 BC. The object consists of two concavo-convex bands of gold sheet which appear to have been soldered together and curved around to form a loop, the latter left open. Dimensions: diameter 13.9mm; width 7.9mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 3.26g. Discussion: Comparison to other artefacts of the same type would suggest that the present artefact formed the outer cover for a base metal or organic core, along with an inner gold sheet, cf. YORYM-06C5C1, BERK-E2ED60, NMS-ACBFA4 on …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-0091AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval half-noble of Edward III, dating to the period AD 1346-1351. Third coinage. Obverse depicts the king standing facing forward in a ship, crowned and armoured, he holds a sword in right hand and a shield of England and France in left hand. Inscription: EDWAR D GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HYB. The reverse depicts a floriated cross with a fleur-de-lys at the end of each arm and an ornamented compartment containing a closed E in centre of cross. In each angle is a lion passant, guardant with a crown above. all is within a double tressure. The inscription reads DOMINE NE IN FRV…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-16C5A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold post-medieval Britain crown of James I, dating to the period AD 1606-1607. Crowned bust (1st) facing right, HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS reverse type depicting square shield crowned with I R at sides. Second series, initial mark- escallop. North (1991), p145, no.2090.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3A5F13
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age early uninscribed quarter stater of the Belgae, Rudd's 'Hampshire Thunderbolt' type (ABC 767), dating to c.65-40 BC. Reference: ABC p.58, no.767, VA 143, BMC 129-36.
Created on: Monday 11th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Stratton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F95D9F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold post medieval posey ring dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1750. The finger ring comprises a simple, gold circular band. The exterior is undecorated and plain, with no decoration. The interior is inscribed with the words 'I am thy lot refuse mee not'. The inscription is written in old English and in black writing. The makers mark is not visible on the interior surface. The ring measures 20.49mm in diameter, with an internal diameter of 11.08mm. The ring weighs 2.32g and has a thickness of 2.68mm. As it was not felt possible to be confident that that ring was more than …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-282A7C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval finger ring dating to the 15th century. It is a double (bipartite) ring, 22.14mm in diameter. The hoop is 7.32mm wide. There are no hallmarks. On the inside of the hoop joye sanz fyn (joy without end) is inscribed. The outside of the ring shows signs of wear, with some of the incised decoration difficult to identify but the main part is a series of saltire crosses (with diamond or lozenge shapes between) created where closely grouped parallel lines cross the junction between the rings. These lines are filled with small pellet-like decoration. The areas between these…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-50725C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold post medieval posey ring dating to the period c. AD 1650 - 1700. The finger ring comprises a circular band which has been bent out of shape and is D-shaped in cross-section. The exterior is decorated is decorated with a wreath motif which appears to contain remains of black enamel. The interior is inscribed on the inside with the words A true friends gift. Dimensions: The finger ring measures 20.15mm in diameter (internal diameter 18.2mm), is 0.9mm thick and weighs 1.44g. Discussion and Date: A similar posy ring can be found in the British Museum c…
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5C9DD6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval gold angel of Henry VIII (1509-1547 AD), portcullis initial mark, first coinage, 1509-26 AD. North (1991, pg. 109), no. 1760. The coin has been bent inwards upon itself
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-0C6176
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Belgae dating to the period c. 65 - 40BC. Danebury Scrolls type. Cf. ABC. no. 791.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0BE344
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of Verica of the Regini and Atrebates dating to the period c. AD 10 - 40. Verica Thunderbolt type. Cf. ABC 1205.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3B1895
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold 'Chute' stater of the Belgae dating to c 65-40 BC. The obverse depicts a wreath, cloak and crescents. The reverse depicts a disjoined horse facing left, body of crescents, four vertical legs, crab below and many pellets above. Cf ABC 746 (Rudd, C, 2010, Ancient British Coins, Chris Rudd Aylsham 2010 p 57, no ABC 746).
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vernham Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-B0AA79
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post medieval posey ring dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1750. The finger ring comprises a circular band which has been bent out of shape. It has a slightly rounded undecorated exterior and is inscribed on the inside with the words A TOKEN OF MY LOVE. The finger ring measures 21.07mm in diamter, iternal diamter 19.22mm and weighs 2.68g.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-278DA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age British Southern (Atrebates) inscribed gold stater 20 - 10 BC (VA 385-1)
Created on: Friday 26th July 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hurstborne Tarrant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-60E243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age early uninscribed British B 'Chute' type gold Durotrigian stater, measuring 17-18mm, weighing 6.19g, reverse dished, some wear. Obverse: Abstract head of Apollo facing right Reverse: Disjointed horse going left Coins of this type were produced in the Dorset-Wiltshire-Isle of Wight area in around 80-60 BC. During the late Iron Age this area is thought to have been inhabited by a people known as the Durotriges. Reference: Van A 1205-1; BMC 35-76; ABC 746
Created on: Monday 11th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wallop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-079A83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age Gallo-Belgic gold quarter stater of the Morini with some wear, measuring 11-12mm and weighing 1.45g. Obverse: Stylised boat with two standing figures Reverse: Cruciform thunderbolt motif with various objects in the angles Date: 50-45 BC Reference: Van A 143-1; BMC 410-413; ABC 767 Very early British struck gold coinage or possibly a Gaulish import, the obverse has affinities with coins of the Morini. Many from Hampshire.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 24th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-EABAB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval gold quarter-noble of Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), Annulet issue, minted at London, AD 1422-1427. The coin is slightly bent at the edge. It measures 18.83mm and weighs 1.71g. Reference: North 1420.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordingbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E683B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Post-Medieval gold crown of Elizabeth I, second issue (1561-82). It measures 22.84mm in diameter and weighs 2.66g. Obverse: Crowned bust to left in plain dress ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA (initial mark coronet) shield with ER at sides SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EAM (initial mark coronet) Reference: North Volume II no.1995.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fordingbridge', grid reference and parish protected.