Record ID: NARC-3F54A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report: A Roman gold finger-ring with gem-set box bezel. The broad strap-like hoop, now partly crushed, is constructed from a central plain strip flanked by a pair of beaded or segmented wires. The ends of the central strip are fastened to the wall of the box bezel while those of the flanking beaded wires are expanded into openwork heart-shaped shoulders, their coiled ends also fastened to the bezel wall. Heavy wear on the outer face of the hoop extends onto the shoulders. The large oval bezel has flared walls soldered to a flat base plate and a twisted wire (also rather worn) s…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-8ABFD2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly distorted gold post medieval finger ring. The ring consists of a plain inner band over which is a cut-out and patterned layer raised into a hollow D shape. Eight petalled flowers buds and leaves make up the design which has incised detail. The ring appears to have been made as a strip which has been soldered into ha hoop as there are traces of the join. There is a makers mark of J or T C in monogram in a shield. There are three rings of this type in the British Museum, none conclusively dated, but ranging from late 17th - early 18th C (1961,12-2.64 and 89, and AF1381). T…
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tyringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-69BDC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Third guinea of George III (S 3737 - 3740). Obverse description: First laureate bust right. Obverse inscription: GEORGVS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse description: Crown. Reverse inscription: MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX 1797
Created on: Monday 17th December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-B52883
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold guinea of William III (AD 1694 - 1702) dating from 1694-1699. The coin has been bent in two places, and is worn.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-944E2C
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of 50 1oz South African Krugerrand gold coins struck by the Rand Refinery in Germistone, South Africa and comprised of 48 coins minted in 1974 (bags 1-48) and 2 coins minted in 1975 (bags 49-50).  The hoard was discovered during the 2020 Coronavirus lockdown and remained with finder until 07/10/2020 due to social distancing restrictions.  The coins were divided between two white plastic coin tubes, one wrapped in a small white towel with pink edging and secured with an elastic band, the other wrapped in an NS&I envelop and pages from a magazin…
Created on: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-B225A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377), fourth coinage, treaty series, AD 1363-1369, minted at London, North 1243
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2008
Last updated: Saturday 29th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Brickhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-A93B77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval gold noble of Henry V (1413-1422), probably Class D, AD 1413-1422, Minted at London, North 1372.
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Saturday 29th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-B93E93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A gold miniature annular brooch, with a slightly convex section, its flat side having an inscription. The frame of the brooch has a notch to stop the pin slipping. The pin has a decorative, rope pattern collar, just before it meets the frame. It is believed that the inscription is a love token and may translate '[to a] loyal friend'.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2007
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Crawley area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC2587
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A Gold ryal, possibly of Edward IV, the coin is bent almost in half, but what is visible is very worn, one side/edge is damaged.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-50E13C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold medieval to post medieval gold finger ring, dating from AD 1400-1600. The hoop of the ring is broken, and is now a strip of gold. This is a wide U shape in cross section, with the edges of the hoop raised in towards the inscription in a triangular shape. There are three bends in the strip. The French inscription reads 'cans de partir iames' which translates as 'without ever leaving'. The meaning of the inscription is most likely 'never to part' giving the message that the lovers will never be seperated. In between each of the words is a foliate design, formed of curved branches…
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-1006A0
Object type: RELIQUARY CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold hollow cross pendant, perhaps used as a miniature reliquary, of late medieval date (15th century AD). The pendant is in the 'budded' cross or 'cross bottony' style, with each arm terminating in three semi-circular knops. The front of the pendant is decorated with five multi-petalled engraved flowers, one at the end of each arm and one in the centre. Multiple lines of tiny punched dots radiate out from each flower. The flowers separate the words of a black-letter inscription; across the arms is written 'crux florat' (meaning 'may the cross…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport Pagnell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-FDAF75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
A gold stater of Andoco, Eastern Region / Trinovantes, c. 10-1 BC VA 1860-1; BMC 2011
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton Blossomville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-7DABB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age gold stater, uninscribed British L, Whaddon Chase type. British Museum Catalogue type: 331-335. Van Arsdell Type (VA): 1487.01.Ancient British Coins (ABC): 2442. Obverse description: Crossed wreaths, outline crescents back to back in centre. Reverse description: Horse right, wing motif above, wheel below
Created on: Tuesday 16th December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton Keynes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-DCAE50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Quarter stater (gold) Uninscribed 80-40BC Continental Gallo-Belgic. Ancient British Coins (ABC): 43. Obverse description: Plain Reverse description: Tree like symbol.
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moulsoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CCI-961823
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Obverse stylized wreath crossed at right angles by single line of leaves; various open crescents, rings and stylized hair in quarters. Reverse N Thames horse right, triple tail, flower above, pellet ring in front. See also 68.1084, 82.0298, 91.0465.
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CCI-981179
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Obverse pellet in ring at middle of wreath, no spike, hair locks above, three crescents below. Reverse horse right, winged motif above, cogwheel below. See also 98.0500.
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
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Record ID: CCI-20781
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
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Record ID: CCI-810072
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
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Record ID: CCI-980181
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Sunday 21st March 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-220DD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold late Iron Age Celtic quarter stater of Tasciovanus. The coin is in fine condition and is paralleled by examples in Hobbs (1996, 116; 1645). The coin dates from the mid to late first century BC.
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.