Record ID: KENT-96FBB9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy and iron rock crystal-set probable reliquary mount of medieval date (c.AD 1100-1250). Description: The object is sub-oval in plan, the oval cabochon-cut rock crystal set within a corroded bezel constructed from a copper-alloy base plate and iron rim. The rock crystal cabochon has been highly polished in such a way that a central ridge runs along its centre top to bottom. The bezel is flat on the underside and has clumps of corrosion al the way around the edge. Measurements: 20mm long, 17.8mm wide, 14.36mm thick and 5.38g in weight Discussio…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-3A6132
Object type: GEMSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A garnet gemstone measuring 6 mm by 4.2 mm by 1.9 mm. Given the comment from Kieran McCarthy of Wartski (see below), it is highly likely this is the missing setting for finger-ring HAMP-6C5109 / 2017 T761 (pictured). With grateful thanks to Kieran McCarthy of Wartski (www.wartski.com) for bringing the gemstone to our attention and for providing the image and information about the garnet. McCarthy comments 'The garnet .... fits the bezel perfectly. The hollow bezels of this type of ring were packed with a material that pushed the stone upwards. Over time in the ground this substance…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hursley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-8E99C5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Globular amber bead with off-centre, oval hole. Maximum diameter 19mm. Thickness 15mm
Created on: Monday 12th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-930561
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an amber bead, probably of Medieval - Post Medieval date, 14th - 16th century. The bead is a rounded oval in plan with facetted sides. The perforation has been drilled from both ends. Hazel Forsyth notes that is it very difficult to date beads. The amber is probably from the Baltic and either washed up on UK shores or was traded by Danzig to the Netherlands where there was a massive industry in these type of objects. The bead is too small to have come from a rosary so perhaps it formed part of a long string of beads or maybe it was a single decoration on a dress fitting.…
Created on: Monday 16th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0540A7
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object that is perhaps an intaglio of an unknown gem stone oval in profile decorated with a floral design. This object is difficult to date but could be Late-Medieval or Post-Medieval. It is 11mm in length, 8mm in width, 3mm thick and weighs 1.41g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'TICKHILL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM6220
Object type: GEMSTONE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The picture on the front is depicting a mounted figure possibly a knight on horseback, stirrups are visible together with a lance that has a banner attached to it.
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2002
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LINCOLNSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: KENT4446
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Gold finger ring, with rectangular bezel for a gem setting, which is missing. The hoop is broken at its narrowest point, opposite the bezel. Alternatively, the hoop may have been penannular. The bezel is rectangular, with a bird's talon design at each corner. Both the bezel and hoop are decorated with a 'cable' design.
Created on: Monday 29th July 2002
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lower Halstow', grid reference and parish protected.