Record ID: ESS-85F619
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An Early-Medieval gold pseudo-imperial solidus, probably struck by the Merovingian Franks in the Lower Rhineland in the name of Anastasius I (AD 491-518), dating to the period c.AD 491-518. Unclear mint. cf. MEC I, no. 343; Belfort 5033-6. Ref: Grierson and Blackburn 1986 (MEC): plate 17 no 343, p.463; Belfort 1894: 14-5. Obverse: D N ΛNΛSTΛ-SIVS P P AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm. Reverse: VICTORI-Λ ΛVCCΓ or VICTORI-Λ ΛVCCC, Victory standing left holding long j…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-8339F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (17.8mm, 5g) of Gallic War type (Gallo-Belgic E), attributed to the Ambiani and dating to circa 60-50 BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets and crescent above, eye shaped motif behind. Beaded exergual line. As ABC 16.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-82CF4C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold tremissis turned into a pendant.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pakenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-71D15D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description Inscribed gold Medieval to Post Medieval finger ring with semi-precious stone bezel setting and heart-shaped shoulder settings on the hoop. The bezel is set centrally with a four-claw setting retaining a raised heart-shaped dark blue cabochon stone, possibly a sapphire. The bezel is cusped on either side of the setting rising to the shoulders of the ring. The shoulders of the hoop are set with recessed red stones, possibly garnets, in a heart shaped reveal in the hoop. Externally opposite the bezel the external circular shape of the hoop is flattened slightly and is e…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wisbech', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-71BF68
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two Early Medieval gold tremisses dating between the sixth and seventh century. One Early Medieval spearhead possibly dating between the fifth and sixth centuries but possibly even later. Spearhead - An early medieval iron spearhead with a split socket. The blade is corroded but stable, long and tapers towards the tip, which is bent back to form a C-shaped bend. It is unclear if this is deliberate or caused by damage. There is a central midrib feature visible on both sides of the blade (particularly at the widest point), and runs throughout the length of the blade from tip to socket. …
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Marlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6F00EA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy ring, circular in plan and D-shaped in section, inscribed with the words in italics on the inside of the hoop: Sic unit Amor duo meaning 'Thus Love unites two' or more literally 'Thus Love makes two into one' (or one of two) with the mark of two interlocking hearts at the end of the inscription. The italic script has an inwards curving 'flick' at the top of the upright of the 'd' of duo. There appears to be a resurgence of Latin for inscriptional use in the 18th century with English being most common during t…
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Silverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-5A1A8E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A flattened gold posey/posy ring of post Medieval (c17th century) date, with a hoop of D-shaped cross section, 3.1mm in width and 1mm thick. The exterior of the hoop has moulded decoration with traces of red and white enamelling. The decoration comprises a number of large annulets bisected with a quatrefoil on a field of white enamel; between these annulets are pairs of pellets on a field of red enamel, flanked by small crescents or incomplete annulets with white enamel inlay. The interior of the ring has the inscription + THINKE + ON + ME +. The lettering is block capitals with serifs…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-16D493
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small gold posey (or posy / posie) ring of 17th to 18th century date. The hoop has an internal diameter of only 14.3mm, suggesting the ring may have belonged to a child. The inscription on the inside of the hoop reads The loue I owe I cannot Show, in lower case lettering with a long s.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-091824
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small gold annular brooch with pin still attached that dates to the 13th-14th century. The frame of the brooch is very small epically when compared to contemporary examples with an external diameter of 9mm, and an internal diameter of only 7.5mm. Nonetheless, the top edge of the brooch is still highly decorated with a series of moulded detailing consisting two raised collets at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock on the frame, both have a sub-triangular profile with a mounting for a stone or glass (both now missing) at its apex. At 9 o’clock is the constriction for the pin and at 3 o�…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-078EF7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold stirrup-shaped finger ring that has a narrow circular cross-section hoop that expands along the top edge to form a low pointed bezel with gentle sloping shoulders. At the point of the bezel is mounted a small green glass or stone that measures 0.9mm by 2mm Stirrup-shaped finger rings are common as stray finds and there are a number of similar examples recorded on the database. This type of ring is also known from excavated sites (see Egan and Pritchard (1991, 326-327). Close parallels to this example include: CAM-71FF34 (2015 T174), GLO-F42F0B (2017 T973), DENO-E5352…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-07007A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring of unknown date. Cast D-section band, plain on its outer side, but the bezel comprises of a small triangular ridge with a short, abrupt longitudinal groove on the outer surface. On the opposite surface to the bezel there are two breaks or grooves. Length: 21.30 mm x width: 18.98 mm; Thickness: 1.04 mm; Weight: 0.93g
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Outskirts of Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BM-06DAA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Anthemius (467-472), dating to the period c.AD 468-472 (Reece period 23). SALVS R-EIP-VBLICAE reverse type depicting Two Emperors standing facing holding spears and supporting a globe surmounted by a cross with pelleted ends between them. Mint of Rome. As RIC X, p. 414, no. 2835.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantisden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-050EC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partly clipped gold half angel of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1526), dating to the period AD 1509 to AD 1526. Minted at the Tower of London. Mint mark: Portcullis, crowned. Double saltire stops. Obverse: HENRIC GRA REX AGL Reverse: E CRUX AVS [SPE] VNICA. C.f. North vol 2, p 109, no 1761.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-047CA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold post-medieval half-angel of Mary I (AD 1553-1558), dating to the period AD 1553-1554. Pomegranate privy mark. M and Rose beside mast on reverse (North, 1994(2): 1959). The coin has a pronounced crease across the flan, in line with the spear of the archangel. It has not been established whether the coin has been unfolded. A raking light reveals a fainter crease or dent line bisecting this, producing a cross. Diameter: 21.5mm, weight: 2.5g.
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-DB8E6E
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A Bronze Age (c.BC2150-1150) gold ribbon ornament in the form of a thin, parallel-sided strip with tightly rolled ends.  The strip is decorated with four rather irregular grooves which create a corrugated effect.  The object has been bent out of shape. Dimensions; Length: 26mm; width: 11mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 2.07g. Discussion: It is difficult to identify this as a particular object type, beyond its belonging to a broad range of ribbon, or strip, ornaments of Bronze Age date. A number of parallels have been recorded on the PAS database, including …
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Easter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-DADB62
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description of Find: This group comprises of three uninscribed silver staters of the South Western region (coins 2–4), including two of the relatively unusual ‘Badbury-rings’ type and a gold inscribed Southern British stater of the ‘Chute’ type (coin 1). Although the latter is thought to be a Southern type it is now known to have a distribution that extends into the South West, including Dorset. All are in good condition. An Iron Age gold uninscribed stater of the Belgae tribe (Southern Region), dating to c. 80–50 BC. Chute type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and cresc…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D98E0B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold quarter stater of the Southern Region / Regini and Atrebates, attributed to Verica and dating to the period c. AD 10 - 40. "Verica Thunderbolt" type. Obverse: COM above, FILI below. Reverse: Horse, right, VIR[I] above. As ABC 1205; Bean VERC2-2; VA 468-1; S.126.
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-C7C656
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A gold finger ring with decorated shoulders and a faceted projecting bezel. The bezel is now empty, but originally held a gem setting. The band is rectangular in cross section and flares into lozengiform shoulders which then extend into the base of the four-sided, hollow bezel. The shoulders are recessed and decorated with a triangular foliate motif with two curlicues extending from the tip, all in relief. The shoulders may originally have held enamel around the motifs. The sides of the bezel are high and angled slightly inwards. Each has U-shaped moulding which fills the…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 29th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Affpuddle & Turnerspuddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C7A17E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Sturdy and neatly made medieval gold finger-ring with a transversely set blue gem. The hoop is undecorated and sub-circular in cross-section. It measures 2.2 x 2.0mm at its narrowest and 2.5mm in diameter at the widest point; it then flares smoothly to the junction with the bezel, where the cross-section measures 3.0 x 3.2mm on each side. The interior of the hoop is not smooth and flat but is instead quite strongly curved. Each end of the hoop, at its junction with the bezel, has a thin flat shield-shaped plate across it, with a straight top and sides curving to a po…
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-C79965
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold Half-Guinea of James II (1685 - 1688), dating to AD 1686. Reference: Spink (2015) p 353 no 3404. Diameter: 20.53 mm Weight: 3.86 g Die Axis: 6
Created on: Monday 13th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-7335E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold Half Sovereign of Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII. Crowned royal shield reverse with lion and dragon supporter. Martlet initial mark. London mint. AD 1547-1551. The coin has a short fracture at 6 O’clock Diameter: 31.37mm, Thickness: 0.73mm, Weight: 5.7g North Vol II, No 1866
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-712D2E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold and gem finger ring of Medieval date, about AD 1150 - 1500, but most likely to be AD 1200 - 1300. It is a slender stirrup shaped ring, of oval cross-section on the hoop, with the sides rising up to a narrow upright bezel which is triangular in profile. There is a setting at the apex. This holds a small turquoise cabochon opaque semi-precious or glass gem. There is a scratch on one face of the bezel, but no other decoration, markings or inscription. The ring is 20mm external diameter, 22.8mm long from the top of the bezel to the back of the hoop, and 2.2mm thick from face to fac…
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Steeping', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5D0872
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Gold solidus of Valentinian II (AD 375-392) dating the period c.378-383 (Reece Period 20). VICTOR-IA AVGG reverse type depicting Two draped emperors nimbate, seated facing on throne, one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two together holding globe. Behind a victory, below a palm branch. Mint of Milan (Mediolanum), -//COM. As Hoxne no. 16; RIC IX, pp. 77-78, nos. 5e/8(a1). Coin has slight post-depositional folding to one edge. Measurements: 20.34mm in diameter, 1.27mm thick and 4.47g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5B9BB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age uninscribed gold uniface Gallo-Belgic stater (18.9mm, 6.22g) of Gallic War type, attributed to the Ambiani and dating to the mid first century BC. Obverse: plain. Reverse: sinuous horse, pellet below, pellets above, eye shaped motif behind. As ABC 16 / Mack 27.
Created on: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-45314F
Object type: SHEET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A torn sub-triangular fragment of gold sheet, 21.7mm in length and 19.7mm wide, apparently from a leaf ornament, with repousse lines suggesting veins radiating from a central stalk. The fragment is torn at the tip and base of the leaf and there are no attachment holes or fixings evident.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-348FD3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cast Roman gold polygonal finger-ring of Henig's type IX, dating to the period AD 200-300. The ring is formed of a circular hoop comprising seven irregular lozenge-shaped facets of similar dimensions, all plain and undecorated. The surface of this ring is roughly finished on the inside and out. Measurements: The finger ring measures 22.9mm in external diameter. The hoop is 7mm wide and 1.6mm thick. The ring weighs 4.27 grams. Discussion: Two parallel finger rings have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database; HAMP-F7A356 (2011T861), B…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-330EE4
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The find comprises of  a dispersed hoard of 12 Iron Age gold coins, all imported Gallo-Belgic staters of an anonymous issuer dating to the period c. 175-125 BC. Eleven are of the same Gallo-Belgic Ab type (Broad Flan, Face Left Type), while one is of Gallo-Belgic Bb type (Crossed Lines with Lyre Type). A full catalogue and images are appended below. The coins can be summarised as: Gallo-Belgic Ab staters (ABC 4: Broad Flan, Left Type)  11                                      &nbs…
Created on: Monday 6th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-243235
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval gold Halfcrown, of Elizabeth I. Dating to the period AD 1566-1567. Second issue. Mint mark of a Lion. North vol.II, no.1996 Obverse: Crowned bust facing left. ELIZABETH:DG:AN:FR:ET:HI:REGINA Reverse: Crowned square shield with ER at sides. SCVTVM:FIDEI:PROTEGET:EAM
Created on: Sunday 5th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-F37E4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold uninscribed stater of the Belgae tribe (Southern Region), dating to the period c. 80-60 BC. Chute type. Obverse: Wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, crab below. ABC no. 746; BMC nos. 35-76; VA no. 1205.
Created on: Friday 3rd January 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd January 2020
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: IOW-9F0C84
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A small Late Bronze Age hoard: two complete gold penannular rings and a fragment of gold, possibly the remains of a bracelet. Treasure case no. 2020 T2. Addenda to 2018 T5. 1. (2020 T2-1) A complete gold penannular ring, circular in cross-section with flat terminals.15.0mm (outer diameter); 5.6mm (diameter in section); 2.0mm (maximum distance between the gap). Weight: 5.22g. 2. (2020 T2-2) A fragment of a possible bracelet in use as an ingot, curved in profile and circular in cross-section. One end has been chopped twice obliquely producing a splayed 'V' shape. The other end…
Created on: Monday 30th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-212D6B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Small gold post-medieval finger ring with internal posy (also poesy or posie) inscription. The ring is badly distorted, bent across a single axis, making it difficult to determine the exact diameter and the full detail of the posy. The cross-section is D-shaped in the best-preserved areas but more C-shaped elsewhere, suggesting crushing. The posy is difficult to decipher, the beginning being obscured by an abrupt crease in the hoop. The first few letters appear to have been lightly engraved, with the end of the inscription carrying more weight. The letter form of the…
Created on: Tuesday 24th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Reepham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-CCB708
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Iron Age gold stater of the East Anglian region / Iceni, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 40, Freckenham Crescents Ring and Star type. Obverse: Solid back-to-back crescents, row of pellets projecting from each concave side, V-shape at each point of the crescents, pellet triad above and below. Reverse: Horse right, large round head with closed mouth, star below, solar ring above with pellet triad at each side. As ABC, p. 80, no. 1447.
Created on: Friday 20th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Holland District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-B6D867
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold “fede” ring with a bezel composed of two clasped hands. The shoulders have been shaped to resemble ornate cuffs that are styled to show a gathered cuff at the wrist, with flaring lace tumbling from the cuff. This clothing inspired theme continues to influence the decoration of the remainder of the hoop, which has a geometric pattern of lozenges interspersed with circular cells. This decoration is reminiscent of slashed brocade sleeves of an elaborate doublet or dress. On the inside of the hoop is an inscription which reads “MY * HART * YOU * HAVE” in a capitalised…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-B66F21
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorative gold finger ring with gemstone of medieval date. The hoop, slightly distorted, is D-shaped in cross section with convex outer and flat inner side. It is decorated on each shoulder with a design of three chevrons pointing the gem and several pellets filling the spaces within them. The rest of the hoop is plain. The ring has a transverse oval bezel with dark red/purple gemstone. The bezel is bi-conical in profile, with both cones truncated resulting in a sub-hexagonal cross section. The back face of the bezel is closed with a raised surface. It has a crack running along h…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brixton Deverill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-B65A8B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a posy inscription on the inside. The ring is D-shaped in cross section with a plain, convex outer and flat inner side. The hoop is slightly deformed. There is an Italic inscription on the inside of the hoop, which reads: “continue faythfull”, but there are no maker’s marks. The external surface is plain. Dimensions: The ring measures 16.9mm to 18.0mm in diameter and varies between 0.7 to 1.0mm in thickness. It is 3.1mm to 3.3mm wide and weighs 1.67g. Discussion: Posie or Posey rings were a popular form of finger-ring from the 16th to 18th …
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DUR-B62F57
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete gold Latin cross pendant, with runic inscription, dating to the early medieval period (c.AD700-900). The solid gold cross is of simple form: the long arm is uppermost, with a crude ‘repair’ piercing at the apex; the slight concavity along the upper edge is indicative of a previous worn piercing or attachment, and the terminal has been diagonally filed to ‘finish’ this arm following the repair. Almost the entire length of the arm is filled with an inscription comprising six runes; two parallel scratches to the right of the piercing appear…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berwick Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A51F34
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An enamelled gold pendant of four parts (obverse, reverse, two removable pins), link, suspension link in the form of a hand (with pin) and chain. The assemblage, as submitted for investigation, numbers eight pieces. The link was purportedly broken in the process of removing the assemblage from the ground and is presently stored separately. The link has been made from a piece of gold wire with a circular cross section. It has a diameter of 1.5 mm. It appears to have originally been in an oval shape with two ends butting up against each other, closing the link. It is said …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A0EDEA
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Bronze Age gold and copper penannular ring from 1300-800 BC. The ring is oval in shape and cross-section with a narrow gap between the terminals which are flat-ended. The surface comprises of a bright gold colour. A base metal core is covered by a sheath of gold. Striped bands of a rose-tinted hue decorate the entire surface area of the ring, each band being c.1.08mm wide, with the divisions appearing to radiate from the empty centre. There is noticeable wear to the inner edge of the object as the surface is slightly pitted. Length: 17.58 mm; Width: 15.81 mm; Thickness: 7.10…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 26th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Outskirts of Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-A0BA09
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold posy/fede ring with a bezel formed in the shape of two clasped hands with a projecting heart above. The shoulders have been shaped to resemble ornate cuffs that are styled to show a gathered cuff at the wrist then behind are recessed panels consisting of a large central oval with curvilinear shapes fore and aft, finally at the base are a sub-oval panel. These recesses were original filled with various colours of enamel but only traces now remain showing clear yellow enamel in the central oval and opaque white enamel in the flanking curvilinear shapes. the shoulders narrow to the …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'English Bicknor', grid reference and parish protected.