Record ID: ESS-526A97
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A gold hoop probably dating to the post-medieval period, almost certainly modern. The hoop is circular in shape and is formed from a single gold wire that has been twisted along its length. There is a small crimp visible, where the wire has been joined. Dimensions: The diameter is 9.2mm and it weighs 0.2g. Discussion: If a ring, this is very small when compared, for example with NMS-4AFCF9. Other examples of twisted wire rings are made of two interwoven strands, such as LON-031583. Conclusion: In terms of precious metal content, this artefact qualifies as T…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 19th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6C5E03
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Published
Solid gold cylindrical fragment which is partly flattened on one side (unclear if intentional or due to damage). The surface has some abrasions and light scratching. It appears to have been cut at both ends; possibly a piece of hack gold dating from the Early Medieval period. Dimensions: Weight: 3.6g, Length: 13.8mm, Thickness: 4.8mm. Discussion: It is likely to be over 300 years old. This suggestion is made due to the colour and apparent quality of the gold, as well as the lack of machine made marks, and comparisons to similar artefacts like SWYOR-C74077, DENO-68B0E8
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Record ID: ESS-043423
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undiagnostic and incomplete gold fragment. It is rectangular in plan. The terminal is square with side facets. It measures 15mm.
Created on: Friday 13th January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-549A63
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Undiagnostic gold fragment. A piece of thick wire, or rod, of circular section except where chopped at each end. The cutting has given the edges a wedge-like profile. Dimensions: Weight: 1.6g Length: 30.04mm Diameter: 2.42mm Discussion: The object has been examined by Ben Roberts, Curator of European Bronze Age at the British Museum, who determined that the fragment is undiagnostic in nature. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1711 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Car…
Created on: Monday 24th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-F23AA2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2010 T262 Colchester District, Essex: Undiagnostic gold fragment Date of Discovery: 6th April 2010 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Date: Unknown Description: Small undiagnostic fragment of gold. It is 'D' shaped in plan, with the flat edge being a break. It is 7.98mm long, 6.94mm wide, 2.11mm thick and weighs 0.97 grams. Discussion: Athough the object has over 10% precious metal content by weight, the undiagnostic nature of the artefact means that it cannot be be assigned to a chronological or cultural context. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-9D8D96
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2010 T163 Gold bar fragment Description A fragment of circular-sectioned, slender gold bar chopped from a larger piece; probably scrap. Dimensions:L. 30mm; Th. 3mm; Wt. 3.5g Discussion The piece is undiagnostic and cannot be assigned to a chronological or cultural context. As such it fails to qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Gillian Varndell Curator 21.05.10
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8DFF32
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2010 T170 Gold fragment Description: A fragment of gold strip, probably scrap. Dimensions: L. 11mm; W. 5.5-4.5mm; Th. 2mm; Wt. 0.8g Discussion: The piece is undiagnostic and cannot be assigned to a chronological or cultural context. As such it fails to qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Gillian Varndell Curator 21.05.10
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-73A9C0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2007 T575. A small spherical droplet of gold, measuring 5.5mm in diameter and weighing 4 grams. The surface is smooth and only slightly pitted. There is no decoration though some evidence for small hammer marks on the rod. Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it can not be securely dated to pre-1707 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-5FBE35
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Cast, gold fragment.The fragment is oblong, solid and was once part of a larger object. It is roughly D-shaped in cross section and tapering in height towards one end. At the higher end, the fragment appears to have been chopped. The shorter end shows some damage and it seems that part of the underside has been cut away here. The underside of the object is flat apart from a small dent and some minor ?cracks. The upper, curved, side is divided into two panels by a band running along the middle axis. It meets another band, that frames the lower edge of the object, at the narrower end. T…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2006
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.