Record ID: PUBLIC-21F221
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small piece of gold of undetermined age, domed on the top with an irregular base. Most likely formed from a molten drop solidifying on a surface. It measures 6.3x5.7.4.9mm and weighs 0.96 grams.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rotherwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-3390FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T259. Description:  An incomplete gold sheet of uncertain date. The object is rectangular in plan and section. It has two long straight edges which appear complete though show signs of damage. One side has a break midway along its length at which point the sheet is folded over. The two shorter edges appear broken. The object is undecorated though faint horizontal linear striations are present to one side. These are regular in depth though are varying distances apart. Dimensions: Length: 30.5mm; Width: 13.5mm; Thickness: 0.6mm; Weight: 1.67g. Discussion:…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-7981EA
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description The object is a mostly plain bar shape being rectangular in plan and in cross section while in profile it is very slightly concave. One terminal is flat and square however the opposite narrow edge appears to have been cut its edge being bevelled into a point that looks triangular in side profile. The bar is gold in colour. Dimensions: The bar is 21.6mm long, 6.2mm wide, 3.2mm thick and weighs 5.85 grams. Discussion:  Barring the cut mark on the ingot there are no diagnostic indicators for the date of manufacture. This is well evidenced by a number of similar ingots …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chesterton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-257960
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small fragment of gold sheet was discovered. The fragment clearly is part of a larger object, but unfortunately close examination has proved unable to establish from what object the fragment came. It is impossible to establish the date of the object from which the fragment came. Analysis of the metal content of the fragment was also unable to provide further help in dating the piece. The fragment was found to contain 91% gold. Dr JD Hill Department of Prehistory and Early Europe The British Museum London
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-2523A3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger-ring, the hoop is rectangular in section and extends into a flat, oval bezel, the shoulders decorated with marginal notches and incised lines. due to a lack of recognised features, this object cannot be securely dated pre-1704.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-239133
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of square-sectioned rod which is fairly evenly twisted, but with tighter twisting towards the torn ends. The flange-crests are rather rounded and in places flattened due to damage.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-237231
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small gold sub-circular disc, of irregular shape and appearance, probably a small ingot.
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-15AE47
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A crushed and distorted roll (apparently rolled six times) of very thin sheet-gold strip, narrow, and seemingly parallel-sided, the free (outer) end slightly damaged. No markings are visible.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-14F456
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger-ring formed from a sheet strip with ends overlapped by 0.5mm. There is no decoration, but a median crease runs around the circumference. Interior diameter 20 – 20.5 mm, width of strip 5 – 5.5 mm, thickness c.0.25mm. There are many scratch marks on both the inner & outer surfaces. Weight 2.65g. The ring is probably over 300 years old, and has a gold content of over 10%. This is the second object of this type from this location. Alan E West, Curator of Archaeology, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-C3FEF2
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete gold ingot, long with rounded ends and oval cross-section. One surface is smooth with a few large dents; the other is pitted with very many small dents. One end is slightly wider and substantially thicker due to a rise in the pitted surface; the smoother surface is fairly flat. The colour is very slightly pale, suggesting a relatively impure gold. Dimensions: Length, 40.9mm. Maximum width, 13.3mm. Maximum thickness, 8.8mm. Weight 37.39g.  Discussion: This ingot is quite distinctive; it is long, with rounded ends and cross-section, o…
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-E6ED94
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold element from jewellery, set with a blue cabochon gemstone. It is an irregular oval or sub-triangle, made to accommodate an uncut gem. It consists of a flat backplate with a central circular scar, and an upright plain collar which curves very slightly inwards to fit over the lower part of the gem, holding it in place. The polished, translucent stone is slightly domed in cross-section, curving to a flat top; it may be a sapphire. The overall cross-section is largely rectangular. Dimensions: Length 9.2mm, width 7.8mm, th…
Created on: Thursday 18th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-84B4AC
Object type: ROD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Length of thick gold wire of circular cross-section, with a fresh granular break at one end and roughly rounded at the other (possibly an old break). It is curved along its length, forming about half of a circle about 35mm in diameter. The outer surface of the curve is smooth but the inner has slight longitudinal facets, as if hammered to shape.  It is slightly crushed and bent at the rounded end, and the damage has caused cracking to the metal here. Dimensions: Unbent length 50mm, bent into half-circle measuring 32.1 x 37.9mm. Diameter of rod 4.1…
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 26th August 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-56D3DC
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold object of uncertain date, 13mm in length, comprised of two circular gold wire rings which were originally interlinked and which have been partially melted and fused together by exposure to fire or heat. The internal diameter of the rings is around 8.5mm and they are around 1mm thick with circular cross section. There are breaks in the rings which appear to be from heat damage rather than from the process of manufacture. Possibly a jewellery component, but of uncertain date. Lengh: 13mm; Width: 11.4mm; Weight 1.10g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-0E1263
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete but damaged Post Medieval Gold seal or signet ring. The ring consists of a thin band with a large circular bezel (c.11.5mm diameter). The band is D-shaped in cross section and flares slightly into the shoulders. The bezel is circular and flat barring for one edge which has been damaged causing it to crack and distort on its lower surface. It is decorated with an incuse beaded border around an incised image of a bee or cicada. The ring is made of gold which retains its lustre and is, other than the cracked bezel, well preserved. Dimensions: The finger …
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shiplake CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3E0E8C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold finger ring of uncertain date, probably Medieval to Modern, AD 1200 - 2020. It is hexagonal in cross section (not pointed oval as deduced from the images), and the finder reports that there are no markings or decoration, internally or externally. It has a yellow gold colour, with some damage in the form of superficial nicks and scratches. It has a diameter of 25mm, is 2.2mm thick and weighs 4g. The gold content has been confirmed by a jeweller. Similar examples include IOW-69E9B7, SWYOR-1F3699 and BUC-3188CB (2017 T994). Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it c…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-B43CF3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A gold, finger ingot of uncertain date, probably prehistoric. Description: The ingot is sub-rectangular in plan, with rounded ends. It has a shallow D-shaped cross-section with slight dishing along this face. One end also has dip and pellet in likely indicating the ingate or pouring point of the molten metal into the mould for the ingot. The surfaces of the ingot are very irregular suggesting a coarse mould, possibly even an earth one. Measurements: 67.5mm long, 12.22mm wide, 5.5mm thick and 36.77g in weight. Discussion: The simplicity of the form and the lack of archae…
Created on: Tuesday 31st December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-BD68C9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of gold unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is U-shaped in form with a jagged break across the horizontal edge. The two adjoining sides are slightly rounded while the edge opposite to the break is flattened, as are both faces. The rounded edges both show signs of stress/ cracking. The object is similar in form and shape to HAMP-074BBA / 2019 T404, also of uncertain date and function but thought to possibly be an early-medieval coin blank due to notches ('test marks') on the edge. There are no obvious notches on this pieces, except for the stress marks on the r…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-A6165E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete gold finger ring of unknown date. The band of the ring is thin and narrows at the back, its widest point at the bezel. The bezel is oval in shape and is missing its setting. The shoulders of the ring feature wire filigree decoration, the ends of which spiral inwards. These are not uniform. Both the band and the bezel of the ring are bent and distorted. Dimensions: length: 19.8mm, width: 9.7mm, thickness (of band): 0.5mm, weight: 3.01g Discussion: A gold finger ring of similar shape and with similar dimensions on the database which is Roman in date (HAMP-2B…
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-01F271
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A small gold ingot of uncertain date, but probably later Iron Age to Early Medieval (Viking). The ingot is roughly sub-rectangular in section and in plan. There appears to be damage or a lip in the ingot on one long edge. The short edges appear to show cut-marks. Dimensions: Length: 24.6 mm, Width: 13.5 mm, Thickness: 2.1 mm. Weight: 7.82 g Discussion: Although gold ingots are traditionally difficult to date out of context they are often attributed to a Viking date, c. AD 750-1050. The Vikings had a bullion economy where the purity and weight of the metal were more impor…
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-E86CE5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A curved strand of twisted gold wire, 0.41mm in diameter and worn in places. Attached also is a fragment of gold sheet, extending to either side of the beaded wire and a little bent over in places.
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.