Record ID: NLM-E6E0CA
Object type: PENKNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron and copper alloy penknife fragment. Two iron blades and possibly another implement for a folding knife, retained between fragmentary flat plain copper alloy side plates of thickness 0.7mm by long rivets – whether one or two is now uncertain. A flat oval plate with faint traces of cross-hatching marks the end of the knife handle. Side plates of bone or ivory would have been secured outside the copper plates which remain and would have butted up to the end plate. The object has been exploded by the expansion of its corroding iron blades. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-190…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-E39636
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron strip, perhaps the blade from a knife. It is 120mm long and one end is encased in delaminating corrosion. Away from this end, it is generally around 19mm wide, with one edge straight and 3mm thick, tapering to the other edge which may represent the cutting edge. The end without the corrosion layers has the cutting edge curving up to meet the back of the blade in a rounded point. The corroded end is broken and has no evidence of a whittle tang. The strip is now bent at a slight angle about halfway along its length. It weighs 45.0g. The identification as a knife is very t…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NMS-E36935
Object type: RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neatly circular iron ring, 51.5mm in diameter. In cross-section it is circular, 8mm in diameter. It weighs 31.8g. The ring was found close to several early Anglo-Saxon objects and is likely also to be of that date. It may have been used as a suspension ring.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-50D59B
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron nail fragment. Iron stub of a corroded nail shank with a flat-topped round lead head, possibly intended to retard the corrosion of the iron nail. The lead is patinated. Suggested date: possibly Post-Medieval, 1600-1800 Diameter: 15.9mm, Length: 10.6mm, Weight: 4.44gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calcethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-C0FC32
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete terminal from the handle of a post medieval scale tang knife. The terminal is rounded. One side of the tang retains a portion of a copper alloy sheet metal facing with two copper alloy rivets with silver plated heads. The rivet at the front end is noticeably off centre. The other side of the handle has extensive rusted iron concretion.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-BC2A22
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A series of four horseshoes found from the same field Horse shoe 1 is 160m long, 175mm wide, 18.2mm thick and weighs 633 grams It retains nails across its length and one raised D-shape lip on its right side Horse shoe 2 is 150m long, 155mm wide, 8mm thick and weighs 478 grams. It retains nails across its length two of which form a staple Horse shoe 3 is 135m long, 160mm wide, 14.6mm thick and weighs 869 grams It retains nails across its length and one raised D-shape lip its apex Horse shoe 4 is 155m long, 160mm wide, 10.8mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewelme CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2D58FB
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron probable late medieval to early post-medieval scabbard chape. Only the lower end of the object survives. This is a cast, hollow flat triangular chape with a jagged break around its upper edge and a flattened globular terminal projecting from its lower end. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. Scabbard chapes are more commonly made from sheet metal, but cast examples in copper alloy and iron are known. Compare PAS records: PUBLIC-03A532, LON-0444D0 and WMID-C808A3. It seems likely to be of late medieval to early post-medieval date. Le…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AB720F
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1500.  The axehead has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge; it projects downwards more than it projects upwards from the central body of the axe. The socket is filled with corrosion but is triangular in shape with a triangular wing surviving on one side, extending downwards.  When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular. The metal surface is heavily corroded and laminated.  Measurements: Length: 210 mm Width at cutting edge: 167 mm Thickness at so…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-2E1A27
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast Iron knife of Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date. It is an early Anglo-Saxon Envision Type A knife, dating to the period c.AD450-650. Its relatively small size suggests it was used in textile manufacture. It has a worn cutting edge at the base of the blade. The preservation suggests it was deposited in a grave. The blade is triangular in cross-section, and appears to be complete (Dr Denis Sami, pers. Com.).The tang is broadly rectangular in cross-section and projects from the blade close to the back edge. It tapers in width and terminates in an old break aft…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ardleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-05105E
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five fragments of bloomery slag that appear to have been produced from the tapping process. All display smooth molten ridges and channels on the face characteristic of runs of solidified molten taped slag. Where broken the core is seen to be dense but filled with abundant, small bubbles and cavities. These fragments measure 1, 35mm by 33mm 2, 50mm by 35mm 3, 70mm by 50mm 4, 42mm by 30mm 5, 115mm, by 80mm
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-9CC73D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded Post Medieval-Modern iron single loop trapezoidal buckle, c.AD 1750-1970. This buckle is complete and consists of a trapezoidal frame and an iron pin which has a raised ridge near the frame. This ridge or 'grip' was probably to allow more pressure to be applied to the pin when undoing or doing up the buckle. The strap (and pin) bar is the longer of the two unequal edges. The shorter edge retains a sheet iron roller.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-731076
Object type: SHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 19th century iron shoe patten.  The object consists of an oval shaped body, with fixtures that project on either side. One extends upwards before bending at a right angle, followed by a circular plate with a nail affixed to it, and a final rectangular lug extending outward and terminating in a break. The other side has a similar attachment, but the plate is trapezoidal in shape and has two nails. The object has an abundance of rust. Measurements: Height: 47.5mm Length: 189mm Width: 86.8mm Thickness of iron bar: 7.9mm Weight: 122.9g  A patten was an over-sh…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-5B644C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whittle tang iron knife, dating to the medieval period, c. 13th-14th century AD. The knife has a triangular shape, with whittle tang central on blade and a straight shoulder. The section of the blade is triangular and the section of the tang is rectangular. There are no visible decorations or marks. The tip of the blade has broken off.  Overall length is 214.26mm. Blade measurements: Length 117.76mm, base 20.87 wide and 5.85mm thick at back and .49mm cutting edge, tip 6.27mm wide,3.14mm thick at back and .47mm wide at cutting edge.  Tang 92.90mm long, 9.…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-59B5DC
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron ball, 53.5mm (c. 2.1 inches) in diameter and weighing 491.63g (c. 17 oz). The ball is heavilly corroded and otherwise featureless. Possibly a cannon ball from a piece of light field artillery such as a Falconet or Falcon, which had nominal bore sizes of 2 inch or 2.5 inches respectively.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-1DD124
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lock escutcheon from a piece of furniture, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, but with a flat cross section. Iron corrosion products do obscure the surface. The lock escutcheon has a pelta shape above with a sunburst stamp on a it. The lock escutcheon is irregular in shape, with a semi-circular top with a squared lys terminal at the base. It measures 46.4 mm in length, 49. 8 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 31.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-F50F1D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An axehead that was found in association with a cauldron, LANCUM-DA7471. The blade is basically rectangular but longer on the underside that the top, which is slightly concave. The socket is triangular. Parallels on the database include LVPL-AEA265 and SWYOR-9FA1C6, which are dated between AD 1000 and 1600 Dimensions: It is 210mm long and 80mm wide, and it is 60mm deep. It weighs 1475g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Casterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-377D73
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron Horseshoe of Medieval date (AD 1150-1350). Clark's (1995) Type 2B, 'wavy-edged' horseshoe type. The object is composed of one half of its original form, with an old, abraded break. The retained portion has an inner raised ridge with three rectangular countersunk nail holes and a retained calkin at the lower end. Length: 93.75mm, Width: 57.25mm, Thickness: 10.08mm, Weight: 56.0g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-F72CDB
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a sword assemblage consisting of two complete Roman long swords of the type called a spatha together with items that would be appropriate for complete scabbard and sword belt fittings. The assemblage consists of: A)          Sword 1: A complete roman long sword with scabbard chape still attached at the tip. The sword is 920mm long, 55mm at widest point at the hilt and gently taper to 42 mm near the tip, the tip is covered by the scabbard chape making it impossible to ascertain its shape. The blade looks to be lenticular in cross-s…
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willersey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B48F64
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval cast iron possible lock plate or escutcheon, c.AD 1700-1800. This is part of a cast plate with a floral pattern in relief on the obverse. The obverse is concave with one side of an apparent keyhole in the centre. The plate has three straight sides along its edge, suggesting the whoe plate was octagonal in plan.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B46CBE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval iron double-looped buckle, c.AD 1500-1650. This is half of a double-looped buckle; the frame is flat and has bevelled edges, with a thicker section where the spindle would have been drilled. The strap bar and pin are missing, along with the other half of the frame. The obverse of the frame appears to have a series of moulded, circular decorations, but wear and corrosion has made these unclear. The buckle has a mid-brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-2322FB
Object type: CROSSBOW BOLT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrowhead. Iron bolt from a crossbow. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Length: 42.5mm, Width: 10.6mm, Thickness: 10.1mm, Weight: 7.96gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-22F7C5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrowhead. Wrought iron socketed broad-blkaded or general purpose arrow head. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1450 Length: 65.6mm, Width: 26.5mm, Thickness: 8.6mm, Weight: 13.04gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-A3600D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded, incomplete, iron Roman brooch dating to c. AD 1st-2nd centuries. Probably Polden Hill type, although any detail of the bow or head is now obscured by the corrosion layer. The brooch is missing its pin, spring and catchplace, and only a small section of the bow survives.  The brooch is 18.21mm long, 16..27mm wide, 5.02mm thick and weighs 3.95 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-7CBCCA
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron cannon ball of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The cannon ball is spherical with an irregular corroded exterior surface. Due to corrosion it may be smaller than originally made. However, its present diameter and weight may indicate that it was used in a minion cannon. Diameter: 74.5mm (2.93 inches). Weight: 1729g (3.8lbs). The minion was a type of smoothbore cannon used during the Tudor period and into the late 17th century. Cast iron roundshot is rarely found on battlefields, even though records suggest that it was the normal long-range ammunition; cannon may…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-3C02E4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large Post-Medieval to Modern iron key, dating from c. AD 1600-1900. The bow is kidney-shaped, with the stem projecting into the bow. The stem is corroded, but is essentially sub-circular in cross-section and becomes smaller in diameter at the point where the bit is attached. The bit consists of two wands that are roughly symmetrical in shape: each has one cleft on one (the outer) side and two clefts on the other (inner) side. The stem then extends for 12mm beyond the bit. The surface of the key is rough and mostly a reddish orange colour, with multiple white patches.…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-277965
Object type: HECKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron heckle comb. A ferrous metal bar with a central part of width 26mm, thickness 4.7mm and of V-section with narrowed and thickened [to 5mm] projections of length 55mm at either end with a step on their upper edges; and a serrated ‘blade’ with three points per cm extending for 109mm along the lower edge, clasped within a thin [1.8mm] ferrous metal case with a curved upper edge, of which some is probably lost. There is an E-shaped attachment secured at the end of each bar of its E on top of the case, both probably having been attached to a handle [lost]. Either for fibre p…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-126978
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval iron horseshoe dating c. AD 1350-1550. The shoes is complete with a broad web and two rectangular nail holes one branch and and four on the other. The nail-holes flare inwards from the ground surface of the shoe and the shoe has a smooth outside edge. The inner arch extends to a rounded point at the apex. A right angled calkin protrudes from one heel.  Measurements: length 120.83mm, width 122.44mm, width of web 41.75mm, thickness at toe 9.48mm, thickness at calkin 18.85mm,  weight 2…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-1137A4
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval iron horseshoe dating c. AD 1350-1550. The horseshoe is Clark's type 4, with a broad web. There are  three rectangular nail holes on each branch and no countersinkings; the nail-holes flare iinwards from the ground surface of the shoe and the object has a smooth external edge. The inner arch extends to a point at the apex. There is a worn right angled culkin on one branch terminal. Measurements: length 101.14mm, width 104.19mm, width of web 34.62mm, thickness at toe 10.26mm, thickness at calki…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-10262D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete Post Medieval iron shoe buckle with a loop chape and pitchfork tongue dating c. 1720-1790. The rectangular frame is undecorated with rounded corners and is drilled to accommodate the separate spindle. Attached to the spindle is a pitchfork tongue and the stubs of the base of a loop chape. The side profile of the frame is curved to fit the foot. The object is covered in orange and brown corrosion. Measurements: length 48.11mm, width 59.29mm, thickness 3.65mm, weight 24.78g. Similar examples are illustated in Whitehead (2003) p. 104 and 10…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0F8133
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval iron assymetrical buckle with double strap/pin bar dating c. 1350-1700. The frame is asymmetrical with a D-shaped loop and a flat transverse bar separating the D-shaped loop from the trapezoidal half. A second flat bar dividing the trapezoidal half functions as the pin bar, with a waisted centre to accommodate the wrap around pin. Both bars are decorated with grooves running inside each long edge. The triangular pin is flat with moulded decoration comprising two rectangular panels separated by a broad transverse g…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-E61E64
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval-Modern cast copper alloy buckle, c.AD 1800-1900. This is a cast sub-rectangular frame of round section with a nick on its outer edge serving as a pin rest and with a slightly wavy profile with the strap bar set back from the frame. Rust stains on the strap bar and pin rest may suggest this was deposited with an iron pin attached, now lost. The robust construction may suggest use with horse or bridle harness.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A5CB62
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete socketed Iron spearhead of uncertain date, dating to c.AD 43 - 1600. The working end and some of the socket are missing. The socket is open and would be circular in section if complete. It extends, narrowing, to an incomplete leaf shaped blade which is lentoid in cross-section, no decoration is apparent. The object is heavily corroded. Length: 131.3 mm Width: 36.1 mm Weight: 113.15 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CAM-6A60F1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single iron spearhead of Early-Medieval date (c.6th to 7th century AD). Swanton type E3. The spearhead is almost complete but in bent condition. The remains of the head weigh c.362.0g. Use of a flexible dress-maker's tape-measure shows the artefact to have had a length of c.347mm and in its current bent condition it occupies a straight length of c.339mm between tip and socket end. The maximum width, across the head's shoulders, is 46.2mm. The thickness at that location is c.12.7mm. The spearhead has a very shallow lozenge shaped cross-section along its length. …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-142AF3
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron token or weight which has possibly been converted to a gaming piece. If formerly a weight it would approximate to 1/2 ounce, but account must be taken of metal lost through corrosion. It is badly corroded but on both sides a symbol has been scratched into the surface post manufacture, which consists of two triangles joined in line with each other at the point. Rust is evident on both faces Dimensions: It is diameter 28.4mm and 2.48mm thick, it weighs 12.5g
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Clayton le Woods', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-110B21
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent and extremely corroded iron horsehoe of post medieval date. The central aperture has a maximum width of 48mm and is keyhole shaped. The shoe has a web of 43mm maximum width and lacks calkins or a toe clip. There is no evidence of fullering. The degree of corrosion makes the nailhole count difficult to determine.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C038B9
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel, splitter or other tool of unknown date, Roman - Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1950. The chisel is wedge shaped at the widest point, although very rusted. It tapers sharply to the narrow end which is a rounded lozenge shaped in cross-section. Although it is thin at the wide working end, it is thicker towards the narrow end, possibly with slightly concave faces where it narrows. Length: 165mm; Width: 64.37mm; Thickness: 25.53mm and Weight: 566g. Manning (1976) illustrates similar chisels dated from the Roman period including page 48 item 59, d…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E5C76
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. It has a pyramidal head, under this is a neck before the shank, which is square in section. The shank  bends towards the tip, which is rounded. A similar example is SUR-7D0489 Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 8mm diameter, it weighs 3.34g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E50E6
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An large iron horseshoe. It is keyhole shaped, with a toe clip and calkins on both branches. Six rectangular holes are visible on one branch, there is no fullering. It is most likely to be a draught shoe of the late 19th century.  Dimensions: 190mm long and 195mm wide
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-407535
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast Iron annular buckle with cast iron pin, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1450. The frame is circular in plan, and oval in cross-section, with no constriction for the pin. The frame is undecorated. The pin is also made of iron that is circular in cross section with an expanded circular terminal which wraps around the frame of the buckle. The buckle is badly corroded and an orange brown colour The frame is is c.50.3mm in diameter, c.3.8mm wide and thick. The pin c.52.5mm long from its loop to its rounded point and is 11.7mm thick.  …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-42ABFF
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. The head is subrectangular in section and subconical in profile. The shank is curved and around 8.5mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-41B61D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and decorated iron stirrup of medieval date (c. 14th-15th century). The stirrup is triangular in shape and asymmetrical, with the left side notably longer than the right. The top of the stirrup has a narrow strap bar with a plate running around the front to protect the strap. This plate has a slight point in the middle of the upper edge and a decorative scalloped border bound by an incised line across the lower edge (second image). The sides of the stirrup are around 13mm wide with a flat cross section. The footrest is sightly oval in shape, widening to 28.8mm wide at t…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-1D194C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of two iron knives of probable early medieval date (c.410-1066). Knife 1: Description: The knife remains as the complete blade and tang. The blade is oval in cross-section and triangular in plan with a straight top edge which slopes downwards slightly at the tip. At the other end, the top edge rises to a curve straightening again along the top edge of the tang which also slopes downward slightly. The bottom edge of the blade is angled consistently towards the tip where it sharply curves upwards. At the tang end, the blade meets the tang at a c.45 degree angle. The t…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-058516
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded post-medieval iron axehead. The axe consists of a single blade which is curved downwards. The top curves upwards slightly. The blade is sharpened to a V section at the cutting edge. At the attachment end of the axe is a hole which would have initially socketed into a wooden haft which has come loose or eroded over time.  Iron axes can be hard to date, as the forms change little, but the heavy and ongoing corrosion suggests that this axe has not been in the ground for many centuries. It measures 172mm in length, 31.7mm in width (in the middle), 70.2mm in w…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-051084
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably Medieval or Post Medieval iron double edged dagger blade, slightly bent, dating to cAD  1450 - 1600. It is a lozenge shaped in section, double-edged and tapering to a rough point. It is probably almost complete as a blade, narrowing a little at the upper end before an early rough break but there is no indication of a haft or attachment to a handle. It is heavily encrusted with rust and bent at the tip. Dimensions: 119.7mm in length; 21.1mm in width; 6.4mm thick; 36.67g in weight  Possibly a quillon dagger or a simple Baselard, such as t…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0435D4
Object type: MATTOCK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete corroded iron mattock, adze or pick of uncertain date, Roman to Post Medieval, AD 43 - 1950. It is sub-rectangular, tapering to a thin, incomplete wide and at one end, and narrowing and thickening to an incomplete socket at the other end. The blade is broken across the socket for the handle. On one face there are narrow flanges running from the socket down each side of the blade and round the socket. Length: 148.34mm Width: 63.47mm Thickness: 14.05mm Weight: 283g See Manning (1976) items 65 and 66, page 26, illustrated page 49, fig.16 which are …
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0264F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Medieval cast Iron annular buckle with cast iron pin, probably dating to AD 1200-1450 or later. The frame is circular in plan, and oval in cross-section, with no constriction for the pin. The frame is undecorated. The pin, which is broken off at about two thirds of its length, is also made of iron that is circular in cross section and then divides into an expanded circular loop which wraps around the frame of the buckle. The buckle is badly corroded and an orange brown colour. Measurements are; total length 60.6mm, diameter of the ring 56.3mm…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-85C339
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable iron horseshoe. The toe and one branch survive. Although it may be a result of corrosion the outside edge of the shoe appears to be wavy edged. One side of the shoe is flat, the other slightly curved. The remains of round headed nails are seen in possibly two of the holes, which coincide with the shape of the rim. There are other holes, six in total,  the one at the end of the shoe being elongated, although these are now filled with corrosion products. The size and the wavy rim suggest an eary medival date for this. Dimensions: The surviving part of…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-703FD4
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper plated iron barrel padlock of early medieval to medieval date, about AD 950 - 1400, perhaps more likely to be from the later end of the range suggested. Only a fragment of the case survives. It is part of a cylinder made of iron with a copper alloy surface coating. The outer face is decorated with longitudinal ridges. Only part of one end plate survives and it is not clear if the incomplete hole in it is an intentional keyhole or corrosion. Measurements are; length 34.1mm, width 26.6mm, thickness 14.9mm and weight 15.0g. Compare WMID-D898F7, BUC-BBEC0A a…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: CORN-6093E5
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an iron-alloy cauldron/pot leg. Due to the nature of this object, it is hard to date exactly, but iron cauldrons were in common use throughout the post-Medieval periods, and into the Victorian era. Weight: 70.4g Dimensions: Remaining body length: 49mm Remaining body width: 32mm The leg is at a slant, so two measurements were taken. Leg height (min.): 24mm Leg height (max.): 36mm Average leg height is therefore: 30mm
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: SF-5EAD57
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four ferrous nails of an uncertain date. Each has rectangular-sectioned shanks and flat rectangular heads. 1. Length: 46mm; Width: 5.2mm; Thickness:3.2mm: Head width: 11.8mm; Weight: 5.00g 2. Length: 64mm; Width: 6.5mm; Thickness: 6.5mm; Head width: 14.2mm; Weight: 11.36g.  3. Length: 34.6mm; Width: 7.00mm; Thickness; 6.8mm; Head width: 9.4mm; Weight: 5.28g.  4. Length: 24.2mm; Width: 2.6mm; Thickness: 2.5mm; Head with: 11.3mm; Weight: 1.46g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hemingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-4B11A7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron artefact, of Roman date, AD 41 - 410. It is sub-rectangular in plan, square at one end and tapering and curving to a rounded point at the other. The main body of the artefact is thicker along one edge than the other and the rounded point, which is set at a slight angle to the orientation of the main portion, is also thinner than the main body. One side of the main body is flat and the other side is slightly concave, though this may be a consequence of the heavy degree of corrosion. The artefact is 84.2mm long, 31.4mm wide and 13.1mm thick. It weighs&nb…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4B0556
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron socketed tool of Roman date, AD 43 - 410. It is roughly triangular in plan, and rectangular in cross-section. One end has parallel sides and tapers in thickness to a break, and in the other direction tapers to the remains of a socket. The socket area expands in width, and has incomplete sides that start to turn over at the top. The wide end may also be broken. Measurements are; length 92.8mm, width 43.3mm, thickness 16.1mm and weight 114.95g. It could be a socketed area at one end of an adze, chisel, or other socketed tool. Compare number 80, figure 18 of Manning (19…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-4AF449
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 6 iron nails found in the same area. They are very likely to be Roman in date, AD 43 - 410. Measurements are; 1. length 49.5mm, weight 8.57g.  Head measures 13.0mm by 11.9mm. 2. length 51.1mm, weight 7.28g.  Head measures 10.4mm by 7.2mm. 3. length 52.3mm, weight 6.57g.  Head measures 6.8mm by 5.8mm. 4. length 36.1mm, weight 4.78g.  Head measures 11.6mm by 12.9mm. 5. length 56.9mm, weight 5.46g.  Head measures 9.6mm by 5.6mm. 6. length 20.9mm, weight 2.45g.  Head measures 11.8mm by 11.0mm. They were found about 8 inches below the bottom of a …
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-49BB5E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A baluster shaped unidentified object of probably Post medieval date, AD 1700 - 1900. It has an iron core, and an outer of a grey, grainy material that can be scratched with a finger nail, and leaves a streak on paper (possibly a burnt ceramic or organic material). The iron appears to be a thin rod or wire in the centre. The object is rounded at both ends. Measurements are; length 29.7mm, maximum diameter 7.0mm and weight 5.94g. It is possibly a decorative element from a larger object.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4694D9
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron hobnail of probable Roman date. The head is subrectangular in section and subconical or pyramid shaped in profile. The shank has a sub rounded cross section and is around 10mm in length.
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: LON-0833C6
Object type: FORK (UTENSIL)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval iron two pronged fork with anthropomorphic bone handle dating to the late 16th-17th century. The handle has a oval cross-section and is hollow to secure the tang of the blade. The handle expands to the end and the cross-section changes to a pointed oval. The terminal is carved to form a three-dimensional human head. The top of the head is decorated with a series of carvedl lines. The Iron fork has a short stem with collar and two two incomplete pronges. Dimensions: length: 104.79mm; width: 13.08mm; thickness: 8.63mm; weight: 10.59g. Similar ut…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-CBDA1C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron object of uncertain date, function and completeness. Probably modern, c. AD 1800 onwards. The object is large and oval with a large hole in the centre. The width of the hoop varies. The width and shape of the hole also varies with one side circular and the other oval. The object has covering rusty colour corrosion. The ring is 84.89mm in diameter and has a central hole of 29.58mm diameter.  It is 33.86mm thick and weighs 555g. The object is likely be modern but its use is uncertain and it is undiagnostic.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-C830C5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded iron slide key, similar to Manning (1985) Type 2 of Roman date The key handle is solid and rectangular in cross-section. At one end is a large circular perforation intended as a suspension loop. The bit of the key projects in the same plane as the bow and it is missing its teeth.  The key measures 67.07 mm in total length. The handle has a width of 26.54 mm and a thickness of 6.64 mm. The key bit measures 30.65 mm in length and 13.06 mm in width with a thickness of 13.43 mm. Weight: 48.48g See for parallel NCL-909390
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellingore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5F847C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval iron cannon-ball weighing 989g (34.8 oz), probably dating to c.1550-1850. Spherical, with a visible casting seam. The surface displays a black colour with patches of reddish/orange oxidisation. Diameter 64.5mm, weight 989g. Similar examples on this database at: SWYOR-21FE41, SUR-3212C4 and SUR-2D3E56. There is a possibility that this was once part of an agricultural rotary grinding mill used to crush chalk prior to spreading on farmland.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-5DF106
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small wrought iron tongue horseshoe (1700-1815), likely for a pony. The web is relatively wide (max. 32.3mm) with a slightly pointed tongue-shaped aperture and pronounced right-angled calkins at both ends. The shoe does not appear to be fullered and the nail holes are now completely obscured by concretion and corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-4A2498
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-Medieval iron rotary key, dating to c. AD 1300-1750. The bow is D shaped, with the shoulders rounded. The shank of the key projects into the bow with two triangular projections and a notch in the centre. This is full of iron staining. Below the shoulders is a widened cylindrical collar, the shank is narrower and circular in cross section.  The bit is in two sections, which are the shape of two back-to-back, 'S-shaped' sides, separated from each other by an 'I-shaped' cleft.The key is a brown red colour, and is fragile from corrosion. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-38E0CE
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron dagger guard or quillon of late Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400 - 1600). The guard would have been for a single bladed knife or dagger. The object is relatively simple and formed from a lozenge shape. A sub-rectangular perforation is present off centre through which the tang would pass. The surface appears undecorated and is corroded. The object has a brown patina.  Measurements: length 63.1mm, width 15.8mm, thickness 8.5mm, weight 32.03g. Similar objects on the database include: LVPL-D462A7, WAW-8FFAF6 and WMID-D426EA
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-36497C
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Guildhall type draight horse shoe. The two branches are parallel giving an oval opening. Ther are no calkins or toe clip. The number of nail holes, which is probably above seven, may however suggest that it is an early keyhole type shoe, so the possible date range is extended to cover this possibility Dimensions: 115mm wide and 118mm long, the inner width is 58mm and the maximim width of the branches is 35mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near St. John's', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-3360E2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval Iron buckle and pin dating to c. AD 1575-1700 The frame is D-shaped in cross section and aymmetrical in plan, with one trapezoidal shaped loop and the other D-shaped  which are seperated from one another by a vertical axis bar. The pin survives as a iron sheet narrowing from its folded loop to a narrow point resting on the trapazoidal frame edge. The object is a reddish brown colour and corroded. The buckle is 24.9mm long, 20.1mm wide, 5.7mm thick and weighs 3.24 grams.  The buckle dates to the Post Medieval period. Whitehead (2003:91, No. 564…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LIN-240915
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1600. Possibly Goodall Type 4, B16 It is largely trapezoidal, it has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge. The rear and front edges are straight. The socket is triangular in cross-section with an angular pointed wing to one side. When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular.  Length: 222 mm; Width of cutting edge: 131 mm; Max Thickness: 46.80 mm. From the shape and construction of this axe it is suggested that it fits wi…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-23638A
Object type: OX SHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medeival to Post Medieval right side iron ox shoe, one of a pair, the other missing, dating to c AD 1250 - 1900.  Unlike horses, oxen have cloven or bifurcated hooves so when working, their shoes had to be made in two pieces. It is a 'comma' shape, rectangular in section. Ox shoes commonly had four piercings for attachment along the outer edge, but this one apparently has only three. One can be seen and is oval in shape, the other two retain their nails, with oval heads and rectangular section spikes. The shoe is heavily rusted but retains its shape, b…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-229241
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
13 wrought iron horseshoes dating from the 13th to 15th century (c.AD 1200-1500), with the majority dating from the 14th-15th century (c.AD 1300-1500). The shoe has three rectangular holes to each branch with worn calkins. Two T-shaped iron nails in situ, possibly of the ‘fiddle-key’ form. Ovoid countersinkings for nail heads. Length: 99.37 mm; Width: 103.22 mm; Web width: 35.72 mm. Nail holes ranging from c.4-7 mm in length. Thickness: c.6 mm. Weight: 126.51g. Clark Type 3 dated from the 13th or 14th century. The shoe has three rectangular holes to each branch with th…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-22277B
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron horseshoe dating from the 19th to early 20th century. It is made of wrought iron and is of a heavy cast bar toe clip type, not fullered (grooved) and with calkins at each terminal.  There are four rectangular holes on each side to allow iron nails to attach the shoe to the horse's hoof.  The remains of one of the nails is still in situ.  This horseshoe  is quite heavily corroded and has a mainly dark brown patina. Measurements are; length 198.7mm, width 167.9mm, thickness 35.6mm and weight 1148g. See Sparke (1998) Old Horseshoes, especially page 24…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WILT-BA497D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman iron brooch, of Hod Hill type, dating to c. AD 43-75.  The head consists of a hinge with axis bar within. The head narrows before joining the bow. The upper section of the bow consists of a panel decorated with six vertical ribs on the front, which has two horizontal knobs projecting from the top sides of the panel. The upper section is mostly intact aside from some corrosion to the lower part. The bow profile gently arches near the head. The middle and lower section of the bow are missing. Additionally ab…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
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Record ID: SUR-A62C2E
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron terminal from the handle of a scale tang knife of later post medieval to modern date. The object has a sheet metal copper end cap which sheaths the edges of the iron on both sides, and joins to a trefoil terminal with incised line decoration on the end. Both broad sides of the object show rusted iron, with copper alloy wire inlay next to a copper alloy rivet at the broken end, which would have created a decorative stalked trefoil motif on either side. It is not clear whether any organic or other material covered the iron.
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-10F26D
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron knife. A narrow pointed knife blade, with a pointed tip with angled back, otherwise parallel-sided except where corrosion has spalled away to reveal the metal core. As the presumed proximal [i.e. nearer the handle] end is the same width as the blade a scale tanged form is inferred. The mass suggests good survival of the metal. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval, 1400-1550 Length: 83mm, Width: 10mm, Thickness (includes rust): 5.3mm, Weight: 10.11gms
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kelsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F9BEB3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast white metal coated iron single-looped buckle dating to the Medieval period, about AD 1066 - 1400. The loop is irregular D-shaped in plan and flat in cross-section. It has a prominent expanded outer edge, which curves slightly downwards, and has a biconcave termina. It is missing the pin, bar and the plate. The front face is seperated with a thick central groove, transversely across the outer edge, acting as a pin rest, within a field on each side with floral design, or possibly pinecones. The reverse face is undecorated. The object has a smooth grey patina with some …
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-F8F504
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron Axehead of Medieval date (AD 1000-1550). Type I or Type 4 'bearded' axehead. The axehead is solid cast and has a crescent wedge-shaped blade. In cross section the socket is wide and shield-shaped, like a wide triangle with rounded vertical sides.  Length: 123.29mm, Width (blade): 108.38mm, Width (butt): 46.81mm, Thickness (blade): 47.57mm, Thickness (butt): 7.80mm, Weight: 649.00g Length (aperture): 41.51mm, Width (aperture): 18.41mm The metal is dark brown and heavily pitted. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme d…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: IOW-691B25
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete Post Medieval cast iron cannon ball, c.AD 1600-1700. This is a corroded cast iron cannon ball, 37 mm in diameter and 163.1 g in weight. This item would be classed as a half pounder and would have been fired from a robinet, approximately 3 feet in length.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-68761A
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of six iron nails of an uncertain, probably Medieval to Post Medieval date. Each nail is rectangular sectioned and heavily corroded. 1. Flat rectangular head survives. Length: 33.6mm; Width: 6.0mm; Thickness: 4mm; Weight: 2.61g. 2.L shaped. Length: 21.2mm; Width: 4.4mm; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 1.95g. 3. L-shaped. Length: 27.3mm; Width: 5.2mm; Thickness: 4.6 mm; Weight: 1.76g. 4. Length: 44.9mm; Width: 5.2mm; Thickness: 3.6mm: Weight: 4.22g. 5. Length: 25.2mm; Width: 7.2mm; Thickness: 4.7mm; Weight: 2.26g. 6. Length: 30.9mm; Width: 5.3mm; Thickness: 4.6mm; Weigh…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hemingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-653B36
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron unidentified object of unknown date Description: The object remains as a gentle 'S' shaped piece of iron with a circular cross section. One end is flattened into a broadly oval shape. Measurements: length: 100.3mm; width (widest end): 15.3mm; thickness (narrowest point): 8.9mm; weight: 37.04g Discussion: Other iron S-shaped objects recorded on the database include chain links such as BM-AADD88 and latchlifters including LVPL1513
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WILT-63BE26
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval to Modern iron and copper alloy 'Bowie' style combat knife, dating to c. AD 1700-1900. The find has a near full width, tang which has the remains of three in situ handle-side rivets. The tang would have originally formed the basis of the handle grips of wood or bone. Between the tang and the blade is a copper alloy cross guard. This is comprised of a band with a collared knop at either terminal, one of which is now bent upwards, which may be deliberate or due to old damage. Below the cross guard is a single edged blade w…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: KENT-10D6ED
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast iron trade weight dating to the Post-Medieval to Modern period (c.AD 1600-1826). Description: The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim with recessed centre on the upper surface  There are two incised concentric circles in the centre. At 12 and 6 o'clock are stamped the City of Westminster 'portcullis'; the in the style of the pre-imperial standard (pre 1826) mark. The lower surface has a wide flat rim with indented centre. Within this are three concentric ridges surroundinding a raised central nub, this has been i…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-D4067A
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron seax of early medieval date (c. 450-600 AD). Description: The object is mostly complete but worn and remains in five parts of varying size, the largest being the tang and base of the blade. The tang is rectangular in cross-section and gently curved in profile narrowing gradually to its terminal where it expands in height. The blade is heighest just before the downward curving tip but this may be due to wear on the rest of the blade's edges. The object has a dark red, corroded patina with some medium green patching. Measurements: length:…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-D2E7B4
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel or other tool of unknown date, Roman - Post medieval, AD 43 - 1950. The tool is covered in corrosion, but is probably broken at both ends. It has a shaft which is circular in cross-section, which flattens and widens into a working end. The wide end is 41.3mm wide, and flat in plan. The shaft is 26.3mm diameter and 39.3mm in length. The blade part is triangular in profile. The overall length is 91.2mm, the maximum thickness is 22.9mm and the weight is 198.16gThe surface of the chisel is cracked and corroded. Being incomplete, the tool is impossibly to ident…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-808086
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Anglo saxon sword Petersen Type L or Z. The sword consists of the hilt, pommel, guard and a portion of the blade. The pommel is U-shaped and sub-rectangular in cross section. The hilt above this is rectangular and extends towards a thicker guard. The guard is U-shaped in plan and rectangular in cross section. Above these the blade is trapazoidal ending in a transverse ragged break. The object is heavily corroded. The sword is c.181mm long,120mm wide and 30.8mm thick at the hilt. It is 23mm thick at the pommel and the blade c.9mm thick. It weighs 341 grams.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iffley Fields', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-806642
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (mid to late 15th century) iron rowel spur: The iron arms of the spur have been squashed together and one arm is incomplete. The complete arm is a slender long rectangle in section, has a horizontal band and the terminal tapers and is angled upwards at c. 70° terminating with two loops (figure-of-8 loops) angled at 45° to the upturned arm. One loop has the remains of a iron ring through it. The outer face of the arms appears to be decorated and has a high relief inscription which is illegible. At the heel of the spur, on the upper edge there is a crest w…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Iffley Fields', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-7D0489
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date with a pyramidal head 6.8mm wide and 5.4mm high. The shank has a square section and a bend towards the tip.
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-550961
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but heavily corrorded iron key of Post Medieval to Modern date c. AD 1700– 1900. The bow is plain and oval shaped. The stem is solid, and broadly hexagonal in cross section and swells slightly in size immediately before the bit. The stem projects beyond the bit. The bit is simple and consists of two rectangular projections with a slight oval centre.  Measurements: length 126.2mm, width 42.6mm across the bow, 29.6mm width across the bit, thickness 7.5mm across the stem and weight 48.9g. Similar keys can be found on the&n…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C19FFE
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of 25 copper alloy Roman hobnails and tacks. The nails are of varying sizes, with broadly circular sectioned shanks and pointed domed heads. The largest weighs 1.26 grams and measures 15.6 mm in length, 9.9 mm in width and 7.1 mm in thickness. There are three smaller ones which are incomplete. The smallest weighing 0.15 grams. Of the smallest complete nail, it measures 9.4 mm in length, 8.8 mm in width, 5.5 mm in thickness. It weighs 0.56 grams. The objects have a dark brown patina.  The nails were possibly used for a Roman hobnail boot. The objects were discovered …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-C14574
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wrought iron plain double looped rectangular buckle  dating from AD 1570- 1700. The buckle has a rectangular frame with a recessed strap bar in the centre, and is concave in profile. Some of the iron pin appears to be corroded to the strap bar. Strap bar is broken.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: WILT-58CD7C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, large iron Medieval to Post Medieval key, dating to c. AD 1150-1650. The object resembles a Type 8 key (Saunders, 2012). The bow is oval. The stem thickens in the middle, is circular in shape, and extends beyond the bit. The bit is rectangular and symmetrical in shape, indicating it is probably a door key, and has a central cleft. The bit and stem are in line. The key displays some corrosion, and if there originally was any decoration on the stem or bow, it is no longer visible. The object is covered with corrosion products. Dimensio…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-58801C
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, large iron medieval to post-medieval rotary key, dating to c. AD 1150-1650. The object resembles a Type 8 key (Saunders, 2012). The bow is kidney-shaped. The stem thickens in the middle, is circular in shape, and extends beyond the bit. The bit is rectangular and symmetrical in shape, indicating it is probably a door key, and has a central cleft. The bit and stem are in line. The key displays significant corrosion, and if there originally was any decoration on the stem or bow, it is no longer visible. The object is covered with corrosion produc…
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-2E89A4
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron horseshoe of uncertain age. It is asymmetric, one branch is pointed and one ends in a wide, blunt end. The central shape is a pointed arch.It is too corroded to identify the number of holes present.  It has some of the characteristic shape of a thirteenth century Dove shoe, but it could also date from the eighteenth century, the level of corrosions may suggest an earlier date Dimensions: 130mm long and 120mm wide approximately, it weight 239g
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Reedley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2D6955
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast iron shot dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1500 - 1700. The object is spherical in shape with pitting and corrosion visible on the surface.  The cannon ball has a dark brown coloured patina across its surfaces. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail and full diameter and weight. The cannon ball measures approximately  52.8mm in diameter and weighs 423 grams  There is no evidence of impact. See the finds recording guide for further de…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2BDA15
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron cannon ball of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The cannon ball is spherical with an irregular corroded exterior surface. Due to corrosion it may be smaller than originally made. However, its present diameter and weight may indicate that it was used in a minion cannon. Diameter: 83.8mm (3.29 inches). Weight: 2184g (4.18lbs). The minion was a type of smoothbore cannon used during the Tudor period and into the late 17th century. Cast iron roundshot is rarely found on battlefields, even though records suggest that it was the normal long-range ammunition; cannon ma…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: NLM-29E5AA
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and iron sword fragment. The pointed wrought iron tip of a broad-bladed sword, retained within a scabbard chape with a pointed end and an openwork display side with a moulded pattern of interlaced strands discerned between oval holes which are partly blocked by rust extruded from the blade. The back is plainer though a border line appears incised along one descending side. The decoration confers an early medieval appearance on an object whose affinities might more usually lie in the later medieval to early post-medieval periods [see notes below]. Suggested date: Early Medi…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-29729E
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron rowel spur of post medieval to modern date. The frame has straight, tapering arms with plano convex cross section. The terminals have been lost to corrosion. The rowel box is small relative to the frame, with an oval collar and narrow arms which terminal in rounded lobes drilled for an iron spindle, which retain an incomplete rowel. This was originally around 13mm in diameter, with eight narrow points.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AEA265
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron potential Type I or Type 4 'bearded' axehead of Medieval-Post-Medieval date ( c. AD 1000-1550). The axehead is solidly made. In plan view, the axehead has a crescent wedge-shaped blade. In cross section the socket is wide and shield-shaped, like a wide triangle with rounded verticle sides.  The metal is a deep orange in colour with a pitted and corroded patina. There are a number of similar axeheads on this database which have been assigned a Medieval date -  DUR-F7E257, NMGW-108701 and WILT-919D8F.  The object dates to the Mediev…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-99E334
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval iron rowel spur probably dating between AD 1600-1800. The object consists of the integral neck and partial sides of the spur. The sides have broadly D-shaped cross-section, the outer surfaces of the sides are convex. One side ends with a worn break at roughly 60mm from the neck, the other side continues down toward a complete double looped terminal. The sides taper into the neck that is narrow at the base with a broadly circular cross-section, then widening into the rowel box with a rectangular section. The spur is covered in iron c…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-808434
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axehead. It is sub rectangular in shape but the bottom of the axe has a curve downwards, and the blade has a shallow curve too. The socket is of a slim triangular shape. Although there are no direct parallels on the database this type of axe had a long history of use from the medieval period onwards. As it was found in an area that has also yielded Roman period finds, the possibility of an older date is not excluded. It is c Dimensions: 130mm long and 72mm wide across the blade. The triangular socket is 40mm long and 14mm wide, the axe is 48mm wide across the bu…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: DENO-9A4ACD
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast iron cannon ball, dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The cannon ball's diameter is 66.6 mm and it weighs and 1034.7g (2lb, 28oz), suggesting use with a falcon or falconet. A falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels; a number were used during the English Civil War. The iron ball is spherical, with a pitted and corroded surface.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: OXON-84A4F6
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (mid to late 15th century) iron rowel spur: The iron arms of the spur have been squashed together and one arm is incomplete. The complete arm is a slender long rectangle in section, has a horizontal band and the terminal tapers and is angled upwards at c. 70° terminating with two loops (figure-of-8 loops) angled at 45° to the upturned arm. One loop has the remains of a iron ring through it. The outer face of the arms appears to be decorated and has a high relief inscription which is illegible. At the heel of the spur, on the upper edge there is a crest w…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd September 2023
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Record ID: OXON-84716D
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval corroded iron horse harness of Ward Perkins type IIIc. This includes a snaffle bit (or possibly half of it) and one of the cheek pieces now fused together by corrosion. The snaffle bit is a curved, rounded iron bar with a round loop at each end placed at 90 degrees to one another. One loop is narrow, the other is wider and has a larger, D shaped,hoop and bar attached that form the cheek-piece. The bar of the cheek-piece runs at right angles to the snaffle bit. The cheek-piece fits into Ward Perkins (1940, 80, fig. 19a) Type C, while …
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: IOW-5E734E
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Modern cast iron Liverpool driving bit, c.AD 1850-1950. This is the upper part of a Liverpool driving bit, including the attachment loop where the bridle leather attaches and the top half of the circular bit ring. At the top of this circular bit (where it meets the attachment loop) there is the stub of the central leg (also known as an upright), which would run along the side of the horse's mouth and hold the bit in place. The use of iron for this bit helps to date it to the late 19th century-early 20th century, rather than as a purely modern bridle fitting.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.