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-8442D8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast gold inscribed 'posy' (or ‘posie’)-type finger-ring of post-medieval date c.1600-1800 Description: The hoop, once circular in plan, is now bent slightly and D-shaped in cross-section. The exteriror surface is plain while the interiror is engraved with an inscription. The inscription, which runs around the internal circumference, is in lower case, italic and reads 'Hope is all my comfort’. There is a visible makers mark which is unidentifiable. Measurements: length: 24.2mm; width: 3.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 4.03g Discussio…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-E9CCB4
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age bipartite composite penannular ring, complete but pulled out (possibly post-deposition). The piece comprises two lightly c-sectioned gold strips joined longitudinally. Length 30.5mm; width 5.3mm; thickness 1.3mm; weight 1.62 grams. This is a well known Middle Bronze Age type, decorative in nature, dating to circa 1300-100BC.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coggeshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0068F1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
2005 T495: Description 3-coil gold penannular ring which appears to be made from a rolled-up length of gold sheet; the wire thus made has a flattened oval section. The ends are slightly tapered and terminate level with each other. A very small part of the tip of one end is broken off revealing a void. The piece has been squashed in the ground. Maximum dimensions (as distorted) 28mm x 10.5mm; breadth 4mm; weight 4.46 grams. Composition See appended report. Identification Coiled gold rings (but of solid, round-sectioned wire) have been found in two Bronze Age hoards containing gold or…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Takeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CB3683
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description A gold composite ring comprising three elements that appear to be thin c-sectioned gold strips soldered together. The ring is bent to an oval shape with one end overlapping the other. The gold is light coloured and the surfaces smooth except where the strips have been soldered. Max diameter: 11mm; min diameter: 8mm; width: 6mm; weight: 3.5g Discussion The soldered strip manufacture of the ring resembles a well known Middle Bronze Age type dated to 1300-1100BC. Recent finds of these composite rings include a tripartite one in the Newchurch area of the Isle of Wight (Treasur…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-71DFE4
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
1. Ring. Gold ring appearing to have been soldered together from two separate bands. Both bands have a D-sectioned profile and their terminals overlap for c.2mm. There are a number of small scuffs and scratches to the surface of the ring. Dimensions: Width (of ring): 9mm; Width of individual band: 4.5mm; Diameter (ext.) (max.): 13.5mm; Diameter (ext.) (min.): 12mm; Diameter (int.): 9mm; Thickness: 1mm. 2. Ring. Gold ring appearing to have been soldered together from two separate bands. Both bands have a D-sectioned profile, their terminals do not meet and are c.1mm apart. Dimensions…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Totham Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E72093
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold bead of probable early medieval date (c. 600-700). Description: The bead is lentoid and has a circular aperture running through its centre, length-wise. There are some small cracks to the surface. Measurements: length: 9.64mm; diameter: 7mm; weight: 1.09g Discussion: Biconincal beads are known from high status Anglo-Saxon burial contexts and acted as 'spacer' beads in necklaces. These are constructed from coiled wire however, with one example recorded on the database being constructed in this way and then polished mostly smooth (WMID-033CC…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bromley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-D9FFF2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A post-medieval (AD1575-1625) gold finger-ring set with an engraved intaglio in an oval bezel. The intaglio is made of an opaque white material which has a very crazed surface and is a portrait of a bearded male bust facing right with a collar, apparently with collar points below the chin. This may possibly be a portrait of a Roman Emperor, although there is no crown or diadem visible. Raman spectroscopy carried out on the stone by the British Museum's Department of Scientific Research identified it as a rock made of very fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite …
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Oakley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-AC8DBE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete gold engraved finger ring dating for the late 16th century. The exterior is engraved with a pattern of alternating four- and five-petalled pansy-like flowers and leafy sprigs, the interior is plain. There is no evidence of a maker’s mark. There is no bezel and the band is flat in cross-section. The ring has been bent out of shape into a rough D-shape. Dimensions: max. diameter 23.7mm, min. diameter 11.2mm, width 6.5mm, thickness 0.8mm, weight 4.2g This example is likely to date from the 16th century.  Examples of a comparable floral decoration are rings ESS-…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maldon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-90CA01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the Eastern region/ Trinovantes, dating to 80BC - 50BC. Waldingfied type depicting wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated horse left, beaded mane almost horizontal, pellet and rings below. ABC 2335, VA1462. Measurements: diameter 21.1mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 6.4g  The diameter measured is the widest point
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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-CBA111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni tribe dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Rose Wings type. Crossed wreaths, flower like motif at centre. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet with three petals around, below double wing motif above. ABC 2469, VA 244 Measurements: Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-59B001
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Iron Age quarter stater of Cunobelin, struck at Camulodunum, c. AD 10-41. VA1935, Hobbs 1843.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wesr Bergholt CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EE5CDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Pale gold thrymsa of 'Two Emperors' type, Anglo Saxon period, c.650-c.670. (ECM 1986.8667) Obverse depicts the bust of a ruler racing right. Two symbols that look like a backwards 't' and below that a 'Z' sit in front of the face on the right side. Two symbols sit behnd the bust on the left hand side, an 'S' and below that two lines. The bust is wearing a pearl diadem and cuirass, indicated by dots. Reverse depicts a stylized victory enfolding the heads of two smaller busts. A parallel is illustrated in Metcalf (1993, Plate 4, fig. 80) The coin we…
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-DBEBD6
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The Baddow hoard consists of 933 gold Iron Age coins and fragments of an associated container or vessel of uncertain form, as detailed below. The coins: All but 3 of the 933 coins in the hoard are British Iron Age gold coins of a single type. This is an uninscribed Eastern (North Thames) British Iron Age gold stater of ‘Whaddon Chase’ type ABC 2433, or rather a distinct group of coins of this type with a more easterly distribution identifiable by the dies used (Sills’ ‘Whaddon East’ type (Sills 2017 p.439)). These coins were produced in the North Thames …
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baddow', 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: 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-EFFE19
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold finger ring (Henig II/ Guiraud type 2A) of Roman date (c. 43-200).  Description: The ring is broken at the narrowest part of the hoop, opposite the bezel, and is misshapen. The hoop is pointed oval in cross section, thickening and widening gradually towards the shoulders which merge to create the bezel. The bezel has an oval recess for a now missing setting. The surface of the ring is textured by rippling in the gold as well as scuffing and scratching.  Measurements: Length: 37.6; width (at bezel): 8.5mm; thickness …
Created on: Friday 30th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Assington', grid reference and parish protected.