2024-03-28T14:39:59+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results163120finds-11483031148303LVPL-B60304COINIRON AGEAn uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the East Anglian Region / Iceni, dating to the period c.50 BC-AD 10, Snettisham 'Fewer Pellets' Type. Obverse: Plain with traces of crossed wreaths and three curved plain lines. Reverse: Horse right, open head, double upper left front leg, beaded mane, pellet in ring in ring of pellets below. ABC p. 79, no. 1408.
Finder ref.: 10/23/401616-50103LVPL2023-10-01T00:00:00Z2023-10-31T00:00:00Z2024-02-01T09:11:12Z2024-02-05T11:15:16Z5.53PAS65BB603000141417.3123142141425723869686917NorfolkBrecklandRestricted AccessSporle with PalgraveRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10LVPL-B6087C249810Plain with traces of crossed wreaths and three curved plain lines.Horse right, open head, double upper left front leg, beaded mane, pellet in ring in ring of pellets below311408Stater (gold)UninscribedGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderLVPL-B60304_65bd03ed81294.jpg1261272images/heatherbeeton/IceniEast Anglia,BritishEasternCertain12024-02-05T11:15:16.8Zfinds-11375521137552LVPL-34FE36COINIRON AGEA gold Gallo-Belgic E type stater attributed to the Ambiani tribe, minted c. 60 BC-c. 50 BC. Obverse: Mound. Reverse: Celticised horse galloping right, disjointed lines and pellets above. (ABC 16). Ref.: Van Arsdell 1989: 70, cf. no. 52-1.
Dimensions: 17.8mm diameter, 2.8mm thick; weight: 5.99g.1616-60-504LVPL2023-11-14T10:45:55Z2023-11-21T12:21:57Z5.99PAS65534FE30015F917.82.8123142141425159341576515692SuffolkBaberghSudburyTL864052.027220480.70977189bands.shops.handy10LVPL-350A57310moundCelticised horse galloping right, disjointed lines and pellets aboveStater (gold)Gold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finder1137552_655ca0c8d10df.jpg1250342images/heatherbeeton/Eastern,BritishEasternCertain12023-11-21T12:21:57.637Zfinds-11321431132143LVPL-3F5F74COINIRON AGEAn Iron Age gold stater of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi, attributed to VEPO, dating to the period c.AD 15-40, 'Vepo Ring Pellet' or 'Vepo Triadic' type. Obverse: Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent. Reverse: VEP above, CORF below, Lunate horse left with large round head, unclear motif below tail. ABC, p. 97, nos. 1854, 1857.161615404LVPL2023-09-17T00:00:00Z2023-09-17T00:00:00Z2023-10-09T13:45:43Z2023-10-10T13:27:42Z4.81PAS6523F5F70013EE17.9123142141423594255525542LincolnshireNorth KestevenWalcot Near FolkinghamTF053452.89320579-0.44070018bands.shops.handy10LVPL-3F7A6C34110Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end, ring of pellets in each crescent.Lunate horse left VEP above CORF belowORFVEPCORF1854Stater (gold)VEP CORFGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finder1132143_6525431be0ebe.jpg1244588images/heatherbeeton/Eastern,BritishEast MidlandsCertain12023-10-10T12:27:42.898Zfinds-11017731101773LVPL-74C083FINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALTreasure case 2023 T223
Description: A complete gold posy finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1720).
The ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The outer edge is plain and the interior bears the inscription: The gift of a real friend in lower case italics. The maker’s marks or further decoration is visible.
Dimensions: Diameter 19mm; thickness 0.8mm; weight 1g
Discussion: Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974: 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century rings.
Evans (1931) catalogue of rings and their inscriptions notes a number with the varied phrase ‘A friends gift’ and ‘A true friends gift’.
However, lacking a mark, this object does not suggest concrete evidence that it was made before 1723, and the thin band speaks for later.
Conclusions:
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal but cannot be confirmed to be least 300 years old; it therefore does not meet criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Evans, J. (1931) English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford University Press: London.
Oman, C. (1974) British Rings 800-1914, Harper Collins: London3636165172012023T2234LVPL2023-03-07T14:36:56Z2023-11-07T10:19:53ZPAS64074C080012A912316417141426150521504514892StaffordshireStaffordEccleshallSJ833352.89417525-2.25413409bands.shops.handy10LVPL-74C7C6Gold10892Incised or engraved or chasedCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureLVPL74C083.jpg1219819images/heatherbeeton/West MidlandsCertain12023-11-07T10:19:53.608Zfinds-11004351100435LVPL-CC8C4CCOINIRON AGEA gold quarter stater of Late Iron Age date (c.20 BC-AD 10); 'Uninscribed northern gold attributed to Tasciovanus', British Museum nos. 1651-1653/Van Arsdell no. 1688.1616-20104LVPL2022-09-18T00:00:00Z2022-09-18T00:00:00Z2023-02-27T15:14:12Z2023-03-04T11:46:16Z1.4PAS63FCC8C4001C9A13.3123142141425138613161303CambridgeshireSouth CambridgeshireMeldrethTL384652.095140380.01308184bands.shops.handy10LVPL-CC94F13811Triple-stranded cross with two curved arms and two straight ones. Line has ropework central strand and two plain outer lines; pair of back-to-back crescents at centre of cross; drop-shaped ornament in each quarter.NoneHorse left, ring-and-dot for head; pellet above horse and below raised foreleg; unidentified symbol below horse.None56BRI LX11511688.01Quarter stater (gold)TasciovanusTasciovanusGold10892Struck or hammeredCompleteIRON AGEx13992IRON AGEx13992x13992Metal detectorReturned to finderLVPLCC8C4C.jpg1216892images/heatherbeeton/TrinovantesEastern,BritishEasternCertain12023-03-04T11:46:16.981Zfinds-10984211098421LVPL-B46BBFFINGER RINGMEDIEVALTreasure case 2023 T131
Description:
A complete gold ‘stirrup’ finger ring dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1100-1400).
The ring consists of a thick circular hoop that is D-shaped in section. The hoop rises to a pointed bezel set with a turquoise cabochon.
Dimensions: Diameter 22.6mm; length 24.5mm; thickness 1mm; weight 7.23g
Discussion:
Finger rings with a pointed bezel are referred to as ‘stirrup-shaped’ rings and were popular in England from the middle of the 12th century for at least three hundred years (Egan and Pritchard (1991: 326). They were produced in base and precious metals and would contain an imitation gemstone or semi-precious stone. Two comparative examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (ibid), see nos. 1608-9, 1608 is made from pewter is from a deposit in London dating to the middle of the 13th century. A further example is from Bedern, York, and recovered from an early-mid 14th century floor level (Ottaway and Rogers 2002: 2936) see no.14427.
Other examples reported as potential Treasure include: 2021 T803 (KENT-2BD376); 2021 T42 (ESS-5C3A03) and 2021 T702 (ESS-1BE0C3).Conclusions:
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Egan, G and Pritchard, F. (1991) Dress Accessories 1150-1450: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. London: Stationery Office Books.
Ottaway, P. and Rogers, N. (2002) Craft, Industry and Every Day Life: Finds From Medieval York. York: Council for British Archaeology.29291100140012023T1314LVPL2023-02-05T00:00:00Z2023-02-05T00:00:00Z2023-02-14T08:30:51Z2024-03-27T15:33:22Z7.23PAS63EB46BB001FD222.6122.512330234141431435531235543553Cheshire EastCheshire EastDodcott cum WilkesleySJ584352.98268551-2.62701762bands.shops.handy10LVPL-B46D0DGold10892Gem110194CompleteMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureLVPLB46BBF.jpg1215761images/heatherbeeton/North WestCertain12024-03-27T15:33:22.692Zfinds-10973401097340LVPL-E448A6PENDANTEARLY MEDIEVALTreasure case 2023 T102
Description:
A mostly complete gold pendant with large garnet setting, dating to the Early Medieval period (c.AD 600-700).
The object comprises of an oval shaped gold pendant, within which is a large dark coloured stone. The stone is domed and is surrounded be a shallow gold setting that just borders the reverse and outer edge. The edging is decorated with a separately soldered twisted filigree border that is set within a raised rim. The reverse is flat and undecorated. At one end is a separately soldered suspension loop; it is made of sheet gold and is plain to the front and presents four raised vertical lines to the reverse. The loop is incomplete and terminates in an irregular break.
Dimensions: Length 24.6mm; width 15.8mm; thickness 5.4mm weight 3.74g
Discussion:
Pendants with large garnet settings are a feature of high-status necklaces in the seventh century, often suspended alongside other pendants, beads and spacers (Geake 1997: 39-40). The most elaborate example is from Desborough, Northamptonshire in the British Museum (Geake 1997: 276, fig 4.12). Pendants with garnet settings have been categorised by Hines and Bayliss (2013) as Type PE9-b (p. 214). They are similarly constructed from a composite gold frame and are known in a range of different shapes and sizes including triangular, square/rectangular, circular, oval and circular. At least one example of the Type PE9-b has been radiocarbon dated to AD 615-660 (Hines and Bayliss 2013, 352, 364-5, fig 7.22).
An increasing number of small gold and garnet pendants of different shapes and sizes are being found as stray finds and reported through the Treasure Act. Examples most similar in form to the present example include LIN-18EEC1 (2011 T691) which is part of a necklace; SF-CD3B63; DENO-494555; LEIC-437467 SWYOR-70F9A6; and BUC-A36DE2 (set with amber).Conclusions:
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Geake, H.1997. The Use of Grave-Goods in Conversion-Period England, c. 600 - c. 850. Oxford, BAR British Series.
Hines, J. and Bayliss, A. eds. 2013. Anglo-Saxon Graves and Grave Goods of the 6th and 7th Centuries AD: A Chronological Framework. London, The Society for Medieval Archaeology. 474750060012023T1023LVPL2022-12-30T00:00:00Z2022-12-30T00:00:00Z2023-02-04T11:42:02Z2023-08-01T12:34:50Z3.74PAS63DE448A0016BF5.415.824.61233023214142643822960843822ShropshireShropshireNorton in HalesSJ683652.92045553-2.47738536bands.shops.handy10LVPL-E44B39Gold10892Gem110194IncompleteEARLY MEDIEVALx41022EARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureLVPLE448A6.jpg1214377images/heatherbeeton/West MidlandsCertain12023-08-01T11:34:50.146Zfinds-10904611090461LVPL-1FE62ECOINPOST MEDIEVALA complete post medieval gold guinea of George I (1714-1727) dating to 1719. Fourth bust. Mint: London.
Obverse: Laureate bust, right, tie with loop at one end; Legend: GEORGIVS·D:G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields; Legend: BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 19363617194LVPL2022-03-13T00:00:00Z2022-12-08T15:10:26Z2023-01-11T12:45:16Z8.2PAS6391FE62001F2A24.61231416141430220282166821490North YorkshireHarrogateHartwith cum WinsleySE216354.06252147-1.68065196bands.shops.handy10LVPL-1FE8FB231133100337319Laureate bust, right, tie with loop at one endGEORGIVS·D:G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·Crowned cruciform shieldsBRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·17 196London26352940x17731Guinea (gold)George I of Great BritainGeorge_I_of_Great_BritainGold10892MilledCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finderLVPL1FE62E.jpg1209232images/heatherbeeton/ModernGuinea: George I (S 3628 - 3634)Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12023-01-11T12:45:16.853Zfinds-10895671089567LVPL-8713A7FINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T1194
Description
A complete gold posy ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700).
The hoop is circular and D-shaped in section. The exterior presents incised decoration of floral designs and a hound chasing a hare. The hound is bounding and has pointed ears, long tail and outstretched legs; two small fragments of white enamel survive in the front legs. The hound is flanked either side by a four petalled flower. Following the flowers is two bunched branches with leaves and a four petalled flower with trefoil petals; each flower flanks a bounding hare that has long ears stretched behind the head and outstretched legs.
The interior of the band bears the inscription: ‘Constant in affection’ written in italic script.
Dimensions: Diameter 17.1mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight 1.37g
Discussion
Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974: 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century ringConclusions
The object is composed of more than 10% precious metals and is more than 300 years in age and therefore it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.
References
Oman, C. (1974) British Rings 800-1914, Harper Collins: LondonConstantly in Affection36361600170012022T11944LVPL2022-11-20T00:00:00Z2022-11-20T00:00:00Z2022-12-01T09:17:46Z2023-09-18T16:05:53Z1.37PAS6388713A0017A017.10.612323417141431132441304213049CumbriaEdenBartonNY492554.61756019-2.79127378bands.shops.handy10LVPL-87176CGold10892Incised or engraved or chasedCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureLVPL8713A7animalcloseups.jpg1212145images/heatherbeeton/North WestCertain12023-09-18T15:05:53.681Zfinds-10877701087770LVPL-B5EFD6MOUNTMEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T1142
Description:
A mostly complete but distorted gold circular object, perhaps a mount or button, dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700).
The object is discoidal and bent at one side and appears to be constructed of two thin gold plates pressed together. In the centre is a small circular perforation and the edges are crumpled and split to reveal the two separate plates. The face is decorated with a repousse design in the form of a sexfoil that encompasses the central perforation. An incised circumferential line surrounds the hole. The reverse is undecorated.
Dimensions: Length 13.6mm; width 12.3mm; thickness 0.1mm; weight 0.69g
Discussion:
The exact function of the object is unclear, however, the use of a sexfoil pattern is consistent with a later medieval to post medieval date. Eyelet mounts of a broadly similar form are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991: fig. 142), see especially numbers 1226 and 1227 which were discovered in an archaeological context dating to c.AD 1400-1450. Alternatively, the object may have functioned as a button or button cover, with some similar examples previously reported as potential Treasure, including: 2017T236 (LON-C79603) and 2012T412 (SUSS-FFF5C0).Conclusions:
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. (1991), Dress Accessories c.1150-1450: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. Stationery Office Books, London.29361400170012022T11424LVPL2022-10-07T00:00:00Z2022-11-21T11:20:29Z2023-04-12T08:18:32Z0.69PAS637B5EFD0016260.112.313.6123234141425723869746917NorfolkBrecklandRestricted AccessNewton By Castle AcreRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10LVPL-B5F1C1Gold10892CompleteMEDIEVALx14221POST MEDIEVALx41047x14221Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureLVPLB5EFD6.jpg1205532images/heatherbeeton/EasternCertain12023-04-12T07:18:32.13Zfinds-10848371084837LVPL-BB8071BUTTONPOST MEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T1059
Description
A complete but slightly flattened gold button or dress fastener dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600).
The button consists of a small disc decorated with a separately attached twisted filigree wire around the outer border. In the centre is a raised incomplete attachment. The disc is slightly bent into itself. In the centre of the reverse is a separately attached circular loop that has become flattened against the head of the button.
Dimensions: Diameter 5.35mm; thickness 0.46mm; weight 0.08g
Discussion
Discoidal flat and convex buttons made of lead/tin-alloy and copper-alloy, with various designs on their faces, are listed in Read (2008: 76-93) and generally dated to the 16th-17th centuries. These examples are all cast in one piece, however; a closer example with similar construction is a silver button found in Healeagh, North Yorkshire (2015 T259; SWYOR-D1DA58) dated to the 16th century. The use of filigree to decorate buttons, dress fasteners and pin heads is illustrated in Read (ibid: 121-2) with the examples dated to the 16th century. Other similar objects reported as potential Treasure include: 2017T236 (LON-C79603) from Southwark, London and 2014T127 (LON-EDBDB1) from Southwark London.Conclusions
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References
Read, B. 2005. Metal Buttons C.900BC - AD1700. Portcullis Publishing, Langport, Somerset.36361500170012022T10594LVPL2022-07-01T00:00:00Z2022-07-31T00:00:00Z2022-10-28T12:07:51Z2023-11-21T13:54:02Z0.08PAS635BB8070011645.350.4612310481541428414414189010777Greater London AuthorityGreenwichGreenwich WestTQ377751.47538047-0.02872387bands.shops.handy10LVPL-BB8791Gold10892Hand madeCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047MudlarkingReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureLVPLBB8071.jpg1201520images/heatherbeeton/LondonCertain12023-11-21T13:54:02.448Zfinds-10833671083367LVPL-FC790BFINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T1020
Description: A mostly complete but damaged gold finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1550-1650).
The ring is formed of a gold band that expands slightly at the shoulders and are decorated with a long thin V-shaped cell which may have contained enamel. The bezel is comprised of a circle of six collets with a larger seventh cell in the centre. Of the seven collets only three retain their stones which are clear coloured, possibly diamonds. The reverse of the bezel presents incised lines and a pale green enamel. There is break in the band at one of the shoulders.
Dimensions: Length 14.12mm; width 20.31mm; thickness 0.67mm; weight 1.62g
Discussion: Similar rings are part of the Cheapside Hoard which was found in London in 1912, see nos. 1912,0724.5 and 1914,0423.9-13 in the collection at the British Museum and A14216 in the Museum of London. These rings all present six to eight cells around a larger central cell and some with remains of enamel on the band. The hoard is dated from c.AD 1550-1666. Similar rings reported as potential Treasure include KENT-6EAD48 (2018T94) and BUC-EBE9E7 (2017T1071).The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. 36361550165012022T10204LVPL2022-10-08T00:00:00Z2022-10-19T10:46:56Z2023-10-02T10:53:38Z1.62PAS634FC790001B810.6720.3114.12123301022141425723869686917NorfolkBrecklandRestricted AccessSporle with PalgraveRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10LVPL-FC7FE2Gold10892Gem110194Inlaid with enamelIncompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureLVPLFC790B.jpg1204168images/heatherbeeton/EasternCertain12023-10-02T09:53:38.359Zfinds-10813441081344LVPL-BE9E24COINPOST MEDIEVALA complete post medieval gold crown of the double rose of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1526-33. Mint: London. Initial mark: Rose. Cf. North Vol.2 (1991) no. 1788.
Obverse: Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either side. Legend: HENRIC VIII RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINA.
Reverse: Royal shield crowned. Legend: DEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE3636152615334LVPL2022-10-04T09:08:02Z2022-10-07T08:30:26Z3.93PAS633BE9E200149324.26123142141431435521264243552Cheshire West and ChesterCheshire West and ChesterMickle TraffordSJ456953.21519662-2.8250877bands.shops.handy10LVPL-BEA8012181405526320017Double rose crowned, with crowned initials 'H' (Henry) and 'K' (Katherine of Aragon) either sideHENRIC VIII RUTILANS ROSA SINE SPINARoyal shield crownedDEI G R AGLIE Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIERose8The Tower of London 26346668x34500Crown of the double Rose Henry VIII of EnglandHenry_VIII_of_EnglandGold10892Struck or hammeredCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorReturned to finderLVPLBE9E24.jpg1198746images/heatherbeeton/English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660Crown of the double Rose: Henry VIII, 1526-1544 (N 1788-1792)North WestCertain12022-10-07T07:30:26.676ZNorfolk1CountyStruck or hammeredEast Anglia BritishIRON AGE1CertainMetal detectorLVPLF607FD.jpg72382022GPS (from the finder)16968628.011IceniIA
Finder ref.: 0322-31
DistrictCertain411LVPL691710.3310Restricted Accessx139921.051474.0Breckland10892Quarter stater (gold)2022-06-28T09:40:04ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Eastern Region / Iceni, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 10, Irstead Trefoil type. Obverse: Latticed square on two opposed crescents, projecting branch above and below, pellet in ring on each side. Reverse: Horse stepping right with open head, trefoil above, pellet in ring below. As ABC p. 81, no. 1474; BMC no. 3436.
Heather Beeton23Sporle with PalgraveBRI NDLVPL-F614691066996Latticed square on two opposed crescents, projecting branch above and below, pellet in ring on each side.211404.0IRON AGECOINRestricted Accessfinds-106699611101LVPL-F607FD3Complete-20x13992images/heatherbeeton/111874771PAS628F607F001E4E42022-05-26T12:11:59ZHorse stepping right with open head, trefoil above, pellet in ring belowCertainx13992231Regular2022-03-01T00:00:00Z16Certain2022-03-30T23:00:00ZIRON AGEGold41425IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:39.521Zfinds-10656931065693LVPL-4C8570FINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T485
Description:
A complete gold posy finger ring dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1580-1650).
The ring is comprised of a circular band with a D-shaped section. The outer edge is decorated with a repeating design of raised annulets joined by a connecting line. The interior of the band presents an inscription in italic script reading: Far of yet not forgot. Two traces of blue-green enamel suggest that the ring was once flooded in this colour, with the gold pellets standing out against this. The oval reserves may too once have contained enamel, possibly blue-green on another contrasting colour. There are no other visible marks on the object.
Dimensions: Diameter 12mm; weight is 1.04g.
Discussion:
Posy rings of this period comprise a simple gold band engraved with a brief sentiment or poem inside. They were given by men and women as an expression of love, as a wedding ring or as a means of showing regard and friendship. Oman (1974: 41) notes that italic lettering on this type of ring generally replaced Roman capitals in the second quarter of the 17th century - and were ubiquitous for late 17th century and 18th century rings. A similar inscription used on this example is noted in Evans (1931: 35): Farre off, yet not forgot.
This ring appears to be nearly identical to SWYOR-B03852, but its size is slightly less.
The decoration presents a simple repeating geometrical strapwork comprising a longitudinal rib punctuated by oval reserves is reminiscent of the type of mouldings and friezes seen on late-Elizabethan and Jacobean woodwork, furniture, plasterwork, and carved stone. These derived from continental engraved designs.
This strapwork-type ring has an inscription in Italic script. Inscriptions on other strapwork type rings such as WMID-A11376 and NMS-CF8A96 are in Roman Capitals. The finding of both script types on rings with strapwork type decoration may suggest that this ring form was fairly long lived. Conclusions:
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Evans, J. (1931) English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford University Press: London.
Oman, C. (1974) British Rings 800-1914, Harper Collins: LondonFar of yet not forgot36361650175012022T4854LVPL2022-05-09T00:00:00ZNantwich Museum2022-05-18T11:20:07Z2024-02-06T08:25:04Z1.04PAS6284C8570010731212354141431435531221943553Cheshire EastCheshire EastBathertonSJ665053.04617594-2.508606936LVPL-4C889CGold10892CompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorAcquired by museum after being declared TreasureLVPL4C8570.jpg1191288images/heatherbeeton/North WestCertain12024-02-06T08:25:04.521Zfinds-10645431064543LVPL-B7739AFINGER RINGMEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T465
Description:
A complete gold finger ring with a blue gem stone setting dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).
The ring features a sub-rectangular bezel with a dark blue cylindrical stone set within. It has a biconical collet with sub-rectangular bezel. Within the bezel is the cabochon stone, a dark blue gem, that curves outwards of the setting.
The hoop is plain with a circular cross section, and retains its circular shape. It terminates at either side of the bezel with triangular junction plates; these are likely to have been soldered to the bezel. It is thickest at the shoulders and gradually narrows at the point diametrically opposite to the bezel. There are some visible marks of wear / scratches on the hoop, but no intentional decoration.
Dimensions: Length: 24.1mm; Diameter: 22.4mm; Weight: 2.26g
Discussion:
Egan and Pritchard cite many examples of gold and decorative glass or gemstone finger rings dated to the Medieval period, whose style this ring corresponds to, see in particular figure 215 (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 326); there are a number of finds of this style that have been reported as potential Treasure, including 2016T201 (CAM-A8B768) which was declared Treasure, and 2008T714 (SF-1A1043) which was disclaimed as Treasure after no museum was able to acquire it. Conclusions:
As the object likely contains at least 10% precious metal and appears to be over 300 years old, it meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Egan and Pritchard (1991), Dress Accessories: Medieval Finds From Excavations In London. The Stationary Office, London.29291200140012022T4653LVPL2022-05-11T09:43:37Z2024-02-20T12:23:16Z2.26PAS627B7739001A4A22.424.1123302341141431435521252443552Cheshire West and ChesterCheshire West and ChesterAntrobusSJ668253.33380853-2.5120237610LVPL-B778B3Gold10892Gem110194CastCompleteMEDIEVALx14221MEDIEVALx14221x14221Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureLVPLB7739A.jpg1182060images/heatherbeeton/North WestCertain12024-02-20T12:23:16.921Zfinds-10618951061895LVPL-E8231CFINGER RINGPOST MEDIEVALTreasure case 2022 T384
A complete gold seal / signet ring dating to the early post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600).
The ring has undamaged, circular shape. The bezel is circular with a sub-rectangular section. The shoulders are sub-triangular in shape, they are widest at the bezel and slightly narrow to form the rest of the band. The shoulders appear to have a worn decoration, raised floral details are present along the edges of the band and appear worn across the main body. Beaded detailing develops from each side of the shoulders and continues to around one third of each side of the lower edge of the bezel.
The bezel has a deeply engraved design, when impressed it depicts a rearing stag, left, being chased by a dog that is jumping at the hind legs of the stag. The dog’s mouth is open and has flopped ears. Fine details of grass are etched below the animals. Above and between the animals are the initials IG with a fine double crossed chain link between. The image is within an incised beaded border.
No maker’s marks are present.
Dimensions: Length 25.09mm; width 24.87mm; thickness (bezel) 3.26mm; weight 15.83g
Discussion:
This ring would have been used as a personal signet, pressed into wax to seal a letter or packet. Signet rings were commonly engraved with a coat of arms or crest, initials, or a personal symbol such as this example. The large size of the ring may suggest it was worn over the top of a glove. A similar example also presenting an outdoors scene with a hound is part of the V&A collection: see 795-1871 which is dated to the 16th century. Similar seal rings have been reported as potential Treasure, including: 2018 T1033 (DOR-A1BC3F) which also depicts a hound, and more generally 2018 T198 (BH-B75880), 2014 T299 (LEIC-1E0AE6), 2015 T943 (BH-04DFE9) and 2018 T521 (CAM-93065A).
Conclusions:
The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. 36361500170012022T3844LVPL2022-04-14T00:00:00Z2022-04-19T10:34:41Z2023-04-24T12:48:02Z15.83PAS625E8231001CF63.2624.8725.091232341171435521239643552Cheshire West and ChesterCheshire West and ChesterRestricted AccessTushingham cum GrindleyRestricted Accessbands.shops.handy10LVPL-E82A76Gold10892CastIncised or engraved or chasedCompletePOST MEDIEVALx41047POST MEDIEVALx41047x41047Metal detectorSubmitted for consideration as TreasureLVPLE8231Cnew.jpg1191275images/heatherbeeton/Certain12023-05-02T10:31:35.81ZCheshire West and Chester100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammeredMEDIEVAL1Certain2643743Metal detectorLVPLC0C1D5.jpg43552GPS (from the finder)Edward_III_of_England1321125581MD
Coin was originally folded when discovered.
Unitary AuthorityCertain420759LVPL4355219.421369Manleyx142211.79Cheshire West and Chester10892Quarter noble2022-04-12T09:27:18ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD1327-1377), Treaty Series, Standard Type C dating to 1363-69. Mint: London. North: 1244b
Obverse: Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Legend: + ºEDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL.
Reverse: Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Lis in centre of reverse. Legend: + EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA
Heather BeetonEdward III of England23-2.750691261744LVPL-C0C83C1060462Shield quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops+ EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA11MEDIEVALCOINSJ5072finds-106046211Gold quarter-noble: Edward III, 4th coinage, treaty (N 1243-1246)26352940London61LVPL-C0C1D52Complete1363x14221images/heatherbeeton/111787581PAS624C0C1D00151E42022-04-05T10:30:05ZFloriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. Double saltire stops. Lis in centre of reverseCertainx142212Regular29Certain53.24265573MEDIEVALGold41431x17731MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALEnglish coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377Certain+ ºEDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGLCivil Parish152022-07-14T07:16:34.489ZNorfolk1CountyStruck or hammeredIRON AGE1CertainMetal detectorLVPLEB5FC3.jpg72382021GPS (from the finder)169681IceniIA
Finder ref: 10-21-24
DistrictCertain410LVPL691719.7510Restricted Accessx139925.411411.0Breckland10892Stater (gold)2022-01-27T14:04:27ZReturned to finderEasternCirca
An uninscribed uniface gold stater struck for the East Anglian region / Iceni, dating c. 50BC - AD10. Snettisham ring type. Obverse: Faint difuse impression of a cross. Reverse Horse right, open head, double tail, double front legs, beaded mane looped back over head, pellet in ring below and above. ABC p.79 No.1411.
Heather Beeton23Sporle with PalgraveLVPL-EB6BE01049613Faint difuse impression of a cross.None11IRON AGECOINRestricted Accessfinds-10496131110LVPL-EB5FC3Complete-50x13992images/heatherbeeton/111691571PAS61DEB5FC0013A442022-01-12T11:05:32ZHorse right, open head, double tail, double front legs, beaded mane looped back over head, pellet in ring below and above.Certainx13992231Regular2021-09-30T23:00:00Z162021-10-30T23:00:00ZIRON AGEGold41425IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/IRON AGECertainNoneCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:16:24.177Zfinds-10399241039924LVPL-68E714PENDANTEARLY MEDIEVALTreasure case 2021 T760
Description: A complete gold disc pendant with filigree decoration, dating to the Early Medieval period. The pendant is formed of a flat circular sheet of gold with a ribbed suspension loop affixed to one edge. The loop is formed of a sub-rectangular ribbed strip of gold rolled over from the front of the sheet to the reverse. A plain wire loop is secured along the edge and the reverse of the suspension loop.
The face of the pendant is decorated with a central circular cell which is filled with a red stone, presumably a garnet. It is surrounded by an undecorated strip of sheet gold which is then bordered by a ring of filigree. The rest of the face is equally divided by plaited bands into eight segments. Within each segment a crescent made of a twisted filigree protrudes from the pendant border. An almost circular loop straddles the segment line positioned at the suspension loop. The outer edge of the pendant is also decorated is bordered by a filigree wire. The reverse is plain and undecorated.
Dimensions: Length 23.1mm, width 21.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 2.2g.
Discussion: This pendant fits well into a range of early medieval gold disc pendants with filigree decoration, many based around cruciform motifs. Their decoration ranges from very simple to very complex incorporating multiple gem settings. They have been categorised by Hines and Bayliss (2013) as Type PE1, ‘Composite Au/Ag pendant, with filigree and semi-precious stones' (p. 211, fig. 5.516). Such pendants have been excavated from early seventh century burials, e.g. at the British Museum, examples from Milton Regis (1926,0410.2, 1926,0410.1, 1921,1020.1) and King's Field, Faversham, Kent (reg. no. 1884,1221.6; .1137.’70). A growing number of stray finds have also been found in recent years, and are recorded on the PAS database. Examples from Yorkshire include 2019 T784 (YORYM-7AB971) from Skirpenbeck, East Riding and 2020 T192 (YORYM-E99B18) from Garton, East Riding.
These pendants can be dated to the seventh century, with the latest date being provided by their inclusion in grave 93 at Boss Hall, Suffolk which also contained a late seventh-century Series B sceatta (Geake 1997: 38; Webster and Backhouse 1991, no. 33).Conclusion:
As the object likely contains at least 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old, it meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
References:
Geake, H. (1997) The Use of Grave Goods in Conversion Period England AD 600–850. Oxford: British Archaeological Reports.
Hines, J. and Bayliss, A. (2013) Anglo-Saxon Graves and Grave Goods of the 6th and 7th Centuries AD: A Chronological Framework. London: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. The Society for Early Medieval Archaeology Monograph 33.
Webster, L. and Backhouse, J. (eds.), (1991) The Making of England. London: British Museum Press.47471160070012021T7604LVPL2021-09-19T00:00:00Z2021-10-13T08:44:49Z2023-04-10T14:39:24Z2.2PAS61668E7100149A0.721.323.11233010414143025635447025635East Riding of YorkshireEast Riding of YorkshireRestricted AccessSouth CaveRestricted Access10LVPL-68ECF4Gold10892Gem110194CompleteEARLY MEDIEVALx41022EarlyEarlyEARLY MEDIEVALx41022x41022Metal detectorReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureLVPL68E714new2.jpg1158333images/heatherbeeton/Yorkshire and the HumberCertain12023-04-10T13:39:24.67Z