Record ID: ESS-72D583
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron age gold quarter stater of the Ambiani, Gallo-Belgic in origin. Broad flan type left type, as ABC type 28, c. 175 - 60 BC Obverse: Wreathed head right. Reverse: Stylised horse right, pellet motif above
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-DCCBD4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of a possibly Gold or Silver Iron Age Stater. The identifiable parts of the coin can be attributed to Ancient British Coins type 2326 Clacton original dating to 80-50BC. Dimensions: The fragment measure 19.1mm by 11.7mm and weighs 1.9g. Discussion: The broken edges show a core that is not consistent with a precious metal. It is possible that this fragment may be a contemporary copy.  A similar example can be found at ESS-7B09C4.  Following review by the British Museum it was determined that this coin fragment is part of a previous hoard (2013 T141) …
Created on: Thursday 4th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DCB5B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Coin 1 (A): A Gallo-Belgic imported Gold Boat Tree quarter stater (ABC 40, Gallo-Belgic DC). This design of quarter stater is attributed to the Ambiani or Morini people and struck in about 80-60 BC. The obverse of the coin has the design known as men in a boat with eight crosses running from the bottom flan and to the right edge. The reverse is slightly dished with two horizontal ridges. The lower one having a slight wave. The upper ridge is pierced by the tree design. Dimensions: 10.7mm in diameter and weighs 1.44g.
Created on: Thursday 4th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B604F3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Gold Medieval stirrup ring with a blue gemstone setting, possibly a sapphire. Dating between AD1200-1300. The hoop of the ring is circular and D shaped in section. Flat on the inside. The bezel and shoulders are triangular in shape with a bevelled inner edge. The setting is a sub-triangular shape in plan and domed on the top. The ring is slightly distorted. Dimensions: The ring measures 25.7mm from the base to the top of the stone, 3.2mm at the widest point (shoulder) and weighs 2.8g. Discussion: Similar items have been reported under the Treasure Act 1996 and recorde…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodham Walter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B1E831
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval gold iconographic style finger ring. The hoop is circular and a shallow 'D' shape in section. The bezel is flat and rectangular in shape and features black lettering within a lozenge. The inscription appears to be ‘ihc’ (Jesus) in lowercase blackletter script. Two corners of the bezel are diagonally opposite and feature the same leaf-like engravings, while the other two diagonally opposite corners feature the same floral engravings. The band is twisted creating faceted shoulders with ridges that extend to the bezel corners. On the faceted shoulders are taperin…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-05AA41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gold half guinea of George III (1760-1820) dated to 1801 on the coin. Sixth head. (Spink 3736) Obverse right facing laureate bust. GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse crowned Hanovarian shield in garter. BRITANNIAURM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-DFCF53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age gold quarter stater of Cunobelinus of the Catuvellauni, dating from c. AD 8 - 41. 'Biga' type. ABC 2807, VA 1913-1, Allen CUNO, Mack 202 Obverse: CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath. Reverse: Biga with wheel below. CVNO below wheel
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
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Record ID: ESS-DCCE02
Object type: COIN BLANK
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold disc or ingot of unknown purpose or date. It is circular in plan with two flat sides, and may be of consistent appearance with an Iron Age coin blank although this identification is speculative. It is 12.8mm in diameter, 4.1mm thick and weighs 4.63g.  Analysis of the metal content at the British Museum showed that the object was an alloy of gold, silver and copper and had a cast structure. It has been suggested that variation in the metal content across the surface might be due to slow cooling. Whilst there were no unusual elements detected in the composition, …
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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-EB04C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold Iron Age uninscribed stater of the Corieltavi, dating to the first half of the 1st century AD. ABC type North East Coast 1716. Van Ardsell 800 1. Obverse depicts a wreath cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated sinuous horse facing right with many pellets above
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-B22651
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete gold Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. The finger ring is formed of a D shaped band but has been distorted, presumably in the plough field. The ring has a skull on the outer band, comprising of two oval shaped incisions forming the eyes and a triangular shaped incision for the nose. At either side of the skull are crosshatched designs terminating in points.  The inside of the band is inscribed with initials ‘S.B’ This is followed by a maker's mark which appears to be I.C within a shield shape. The outer band has been scratched. Dimensions: …
Created on: Monday 18th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Doddinghurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-02B9B3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, dating to the Early Medieval period. The band is made from sheet gold which expands to form a lozenge-shaped bezel. In the centre of the bezel is a setting containing a very dark glass oval cabochon, which is slightly chipped. The setting itself comprises an upright strip of gold sheet, surrounded by a single strand of gold beaded wire whose ends overlap. The cabochon is flanked by extensive granulation and filigree ornament, comprising single strands of beaded wire that weave between granules. Two parallel incised lines run around the back of the band. The…
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-755330
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Square shaped flat gold tablet with punched Greek lettering dating to the Roman period c. AD 100-410. Description: There are ridges on the surface showing that the tablet was folded at some point. The longest ridge, running vertically down the centre, suggests that the tablet was folded once at the centre, and then twice over horizontally, as suggested by the three transverse ridges intersecting it on the left side. The side to the right of the vertical ridge is relatively flat.  There appear to be three fields of punch inscribed writ…
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DF13C3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  Gold ring bezel set with a sub-spherical red stone, probably garnet. The bezel is oval in shape. The outside part rises to surround the stone with concave sides and there is incised decoration around the slightly flared rim. The reverse is plain and saucer-shaped. There is evidence of where the band would have attached on either side of the reverse but no part of it remains. These rings are often informally referred to as ‘pie-dish’ type.  Dimensions: 11.85mm long, 10.4mm wide, 4.5mm tall. Bezel opening c. 5.0mm x&…
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DED4D4
Object type: STUD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A disc of gold sheet with a central perforation and a filigree wire collar. The disc is roughly circular in plan and is flat. It has been perforated in the centre, presumably for attachment to a larger object. The disc is edged with a single strand of gold beaded wire, much worn on top.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rivenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-A69E73
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger ring set with an engraved intaglio in an oval bezel. The shoulders and back of the bezel are decorated with curling floral patterns. The border around the intaglio and the majority of the ring band are plain. The intaglio itself is made of an orange material, probably glass or carnelian. It is decorated with an engraved portrait of a bearded male bust facing left and wearing a pointed crown, probably portraying a Roman Emperor. The band is sub-circular in cross-section. Dimensions: Diameter 26.5mm, band diameter c.2.2mm, bezel 18.3x21.7mm, weight 11.9g
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-6E268C
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A slim gold band, flat in cross-section, bent into a U-shape with both ends broken. May have been a ring when complete, or part of some other item of jewellery. Since the broken ends don’t match it is likely that a part is missing. Part of the exterior is decorated with a double row of incised dots, which may have continued around the band but have been worn away since they are very shallow. Likely Early Medieval to Medieval in date. Dimensions: Diameter 24.1x19.7mm, width 4.5mm, thickness 0.9mm, stretched length c.60mm, weight 2.3g Discussion: Since the object is incomple…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-316A6E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold posy ring with one small heart-shaped raised design on exterior, which is otherwise undecorate. The band is D-shaped in cross-section. The interior bears an inscription which reads ‘:C.R. Where this I give I wish to live’. After the inscription there is a maker’s mark of the letters ‘DA’ in a rectangle. The ring has been flattened somewhat.   Dimensions: band width 2.8mm, band thickness 0.8mm, length (flattened 25.5mm), weight 2g  Discussion: Posy rings of this kind are popular in the post-medieval period, and the type of…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hendred', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-D949C2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but broken gold finger ring of unknown date. The ring is a simple gold band, the exterior and interior of which is plain. There are no makers' marks. Dimensions: Diameter: 22.4mm, band thickness: 0.6mm, weight: 0.76g Discussion: A similar ring WREX-E926D3 (treasure case tracking number: 2019 T229) has been assessed as not Treasure as it cannot be securely dated.   Conclusion: Although the finger ring is more than 10% precious metal it is undiagnostic in nature and as such cannot be securely dated to pre-1718. It therefore it falls outside the provisions of the Tr…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-D80406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Hoard addendum Description: One gold Iron Age stater Gold stater of Addedomaros. Catuvellauni, c. 45-25 BC. ABC no. 2517; Van Arsdell no.1620. Diameter: 16mm; Weight: 5.52g. The reverse is slightly off flan with the pellet-in-ring motif below the tail and the inscription above the horse not visible. Pellets between the spiral arms.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.