Record ID: NCL-19114D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Northumbrian Styca 
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7524D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dragonesque brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 75-175. Mackreth 2011, DRAG 3.a4, Plate 129, no. 7821. The brooch is incomplete with the central leaf-shaped plate representing the body and one head remaining. This head is incomplete while the opposing head and the pin is entirely missing. The brooch has an S-shape abstract zoomorphic form with heads turned in at each terminal. The remaining head has a small incomplete annulet which is likely representative of an eye. Any further detail on the head is either worn or los…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-749EDF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1660 - 1720. The buckle is a trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The sides of the frame are decorated with moulded scrolled knops around the spindle while the outer loops are decorated with moulded oval-shaped recesses which act as pin rests. The rests are flanked by scrolled knops on the exterior edge of each loop. The iron spindle survives as a mass of corrosion while the chape and pin are lost. The metal has a flat grey/brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 34.51mm long, 2…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: NCL-624B6E
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible incomplete copper alloy Bronze Age hammer, c. 1500-1000 BC. The artefact has a square-based pyramid shape with four broken, tapering, undecorated sides. The square base has a roughly circular hole revealing a hollow centre. On the corner of two sides are worn edges suggesting that there was a pre-existing hole on this face, possibly indicating that a wooden handle was inserted through this hole. The artefact has a mid-greenish brown patina. It has been suggested that this is a small Bronze Age socketed hammer, similar to SF-E8DB40, or the beak of a Bronze Age anv…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-62442A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of unknown date.  The artefact comprises a sub-rectangular solid copper-alloy strip with tapering sides and curved ends. Both faces are undecorated. The artefact has a sub-rectangular cross section. It has a brown patina with patches of green copper corrosion and significant surface pitting. The overall shape and form resembles an Early Medieval strap end, but the artefact lacks a bifurcated end or another method of attachment, like rivets or suspension loops. 
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-623E39
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy object of unknown date.  The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan, with one curved terminal and the other tapers to a point. It has a rectangular cross section, and the artefact curves slightly. Both faces have irregular deep grooves, which may relate to its use or may result from post-depositional damage. The artefact has a greenish/brown patina with significant surface pitting.  This artefact bears close similarity to other Late Bronze Age awls recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (see for example IOW-E66DFE, …
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-623724
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval copper alloy possible sword or dagger pommel, c. 1400-1600 AD. The pommel is broadly circular in plan with a central oval perforation (diameter: 7.17mm) on the upper face matched by a rectangular perforation (diameter: 6.73mm) within a central projection on the opposing side. An incised circle surrounds this projection. The artefact has a greenish brown patina and is heavily dented, possibly due to post-depositional factors or possibly due to a faceted design. No exact parallels have been found, but shares common features with other pom…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-620F64
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy arm from a pair Roman or Early Medieval tweezers, c. 43-700 AD.  Made from a single sheet of copper alloy, the artefact comprises a splayed triangular plate tapering upwards into an integral arm which has been broken. Very faint transverse line decoration is visible at the junction between the plate and the arm. The metal has a mid-green and brown patina and is very worn with large patches of visible corrosion. Tweezers of similar form and of Roman date are illustrated in Crummy (1983, p 58-59; fig. 63). However similar Early Medieval example…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: NCL-46F522
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch. Bow of a Colchester one piece brooch. Mackreth 2011, type C 2. Suggested date: Late Iron Age to Early Roman, 25-60 Length: 50.15 mm Width: 14.07 mm Thickness: 3.89 mm Weight: 6.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-4650E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown object of unknown date and function. The object is a bow of copper alloy that is ovoid in section. At the foot the face appears machined, however the marks could be from casting. The 'face' of the object is trapezoidal and has an irregular shape with a possible zoomorphic shape - possibly a lion. Above this is a small suspension loop.  Length: 50.87 mm Width: 14.82 mm Thickness: 5.27 mm Weight: 21.66 g
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-DF36F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (306-337 AD), from AD 310. Obverse: Right facing bust of Constantine I, laureate and cuirassed. Legend: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG Reverse: Sol with chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left and raising right hand with whip and holding a globe in his left hand. Mint Mark: T/F in field and PLN below figure. Legend: SOLI INVIC TO COMITI RIC VI Londinium 121a. There is some loss of the flan resulting in some loss of legend.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-CCD6A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Russian two kopeks coin, AD 1798. Minted in Ekaterinburg, Russia during the reign of Emperor Paul I/Pavel I (1796-1801). The coin is milled with a threadlike edge. The obverse features the crowned monogram of Pavel I. The reverse features the denomination above a bisecting line, and the date and mint mark below. The mint mark is E.M. Together, the lettering in Cyrillic reads '2.КОПЕЙКИ.1798.E. М.'. The coin is corroded, with some loss of detail to both faces.
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-41D1B2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy sword pommel, c. 1250-1400 AD, The pommel is comprised of five splayed lobes which ascend in height from either side towards a central larger and taller lobe, creating a symmetrical effect. The base is curved with a hollow central slot which gives way into a hollow central tube. the top of the central lobe has broken off. The artefact has a greenish/brown corrosion and some light abrasion and chipping, likely as a result of post-depositional factors. Underneath the break at the top of the central lobe are two concentric inscribed circumferencia…
Created on: Sunday 14th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-E7C742
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy urn handle, c. AD 1500-1700. The artefact is comprised of two twisted strands which meet at one terminal which is the moulded in the shape of a beast head which protruding attachment lug. This terminal is partly severed beneath the head. The opposing terminal has been lost and the handle is broken at its widest point. The artefact has an even brown patina with an impressed triangular pattern resembling scales.  Two other similar and complete examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (BH-930DA2; DUR-227…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-74A7AE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper-alloy harness fitting terret ring of late Iron Age to Roman date, c.100 BC - AD 100. The terret is a 'simple' type. All that remains is one section of the loop with a collar, and a small section of the sub oval strap bar.  The metal has a light green patina and is worn. Weight 15.92g, Length 42.77mm, width of loop is 8.55mm and the collar is 12.18mm in diameter.  Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terr…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6FB7D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Post Medieval finger ring, c. 1750-1900 AD. Moulded in one piece, this ring has a circular hoop with integral sub-rectangular bezel featuring the incised image of a boat with two sails and bird, with a twisted rope design on the shoulders of the ring. The ring is composed of a light-weight copper-alloy with a glossy grey coating the whole ring which has chipped off in places, possibly through wear or post-depositional factors.  The unusual alloy together with its light weight suggest this was a cheap ring or toy ring, machine made in modern industrial proces…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6FA25F
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Post Medieval or Modern bell, c. 1700-1950 AD. Hexagonal bell with attached suspension loop and attached clapper. The six sides are composed from one metal sheet and each panel incised with an irregular display of short lines and one longer diagonal line above. The top of the bell is attached as a seperate circular panel, and a large suspension loop is affixed atop with a sub-circular perforation. The suspension loop features transverse grooves consistent with having been filed. The interior features a centrally suspended clapper which is corroded to the s…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6F66E8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a copper alloy buckle, probably medieval c. 1200-1500 AD. The artefact consists of a strip of copper alloy with two broken terminals which are heavily abraded. The artefact has curved edges and the traces of incised decoration, suggesting it was finely decorated. About halfway along the length of the of the object, the artefact expands and the traces of an iron pin are visible. This item is probably a fragment from a square-shaped brooch with central pin. It has a powdery light green patina.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6EC138
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy button, dating from the Tudor period, c. 1450-1600 AD.  The artefact is comprised of a domed head with sub-circular plan, with flat reverse and attached, broken, loop and central casting seam. The dome is decorated with a starburst-like design comprised of plain radial stripes with incised transverse lines between and a central round knop.  Practically identical examples of this button is illustrated by Bailey (2004: 25) and also by Read (2005: 36-37 which is described as a Tudor button dating to the late 15th to 16th century AD&nb…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: NCL-6E7B33
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval copper alloy mount, c. 1600-1750 AD. The artefact consists of a sub-square plate with roughly central square boss. On the reverse, the recess from the boss is visible with two projecting pointed lugs on either side. The artefact has a reddish patina with patches of green corrosion. Similar umbonate mounts with raised central bosses and two pointed integral lugs are illustrated in Read (2016), p. 43, nos. 338-339, which are dated from the 17th century. Similar examples recorded on the database include: PUBLIC-0E8554,CORN-72784B, NLM-13656A.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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