Record ID: SF-2B9C2E
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy lamp hanger of Medieval date. It has been cast in one and measures 43.00mm in height and 24.45mm in width. It consists of a central vertical shaft which terminates in a suspension loop. The base of this shaft flares outwards and is in the centre of three arms, which project at right angles from the central shaft. Each arm is incomplete due to old breaks, the missing terminals probably originally had circular perforations through them from which chains would have hung, to hold the lamp below. There is another circular perforation, through a small central …
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walsham-le-Willows', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F17BFC
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy lamp hanger or suspender probably dating from AD 1300 - 1400. It has a conical waisted shaft (11.73 mm length and 6.74 in maximum diameter) which sits on a circular platform, the shaft terminates with a pointed top, missing its suspension loop.  At the base of the shaft are four evenly spaced arms, D-shaped in cross-section, that branch out at 90 degrees from the plane of the shaft. One of the arms has broken in antiquity and is missing. Each arm terminates with a zoomorphic head with large oval ears, a rounded tap…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Harlaxton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-8461E7
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy hanger, probably from a hanging lamp. A central shank of roughly circular cross section is topped by a loop. At the base of the shank are three radiating arms, each of which terminates in a loop. Under the base is a broken loop and a hole has been drilled at the intersection of two of the arms which forms a right angle with the remains of the broken loop. There are file marks across most of the object indicating finishing. Weight 8.68g, height approximately 32mm. See Egan, Medieval Households, p.130-1. 14th/15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-8C8353
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval lamp hanger. It has three arms branching outwards from a central point, each vertically flattened and tapering slightly towards an abrupt break. In the centre of the upper face a suspension arm projects upwards at a right-angle, terminating in an incomplete circular loop, its outer end missing. A further small loop projects from the centre of the lower face. The surface is corroded and the breaks are well worn. Egan (1998, 131, fig.99, nos.356-7) illustrates two similar examples and suggests that they were used to …
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0E85A3
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy lamp hanger, as kindly identified by Tom Redmayne. Cast oval loop with drilled hole at the end of a stem of rounded section [of width/diameter 4.1mm] which expands to triangular form with a single broken loop below. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1400 Height: 32.5mm, Width: 19.6mm, Thickness (at triangular lower part): 15.8mm, Weight: 7.03gms
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calcethorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B7A6E9
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy suspension unit or holder for a lamp or censer, consisting of a vertical arm below a suspension loop, the upper part of which is missing, and above three horizontal arms all of which have been broken recently but would have ended beyond a transverse hole. On the underside there is a horizontally pierced lug. Weight 6.69g. Extant height 31mm. Similar to examples found at St Peter's church, Guestwick, Norfolk (Williams, V. in Rogerson et al. 1987, 73, fig.50, no.2), at the Greyfriars, Norwich (Huddle, J. in Emery, P. A. 2007, 153, fig. 5.47)…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: OXON-0BE4C9
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lamp hanger or suspender of Medieval date (c. AD 1350-1500). The object is made of a tri-pointed plate and shaft piece. The shaft piece is sub-rectangular in cross-section with rounded corners and a thick and wider attatchment loop at its top. This is pierced by a circular hole (3.5mm diameter). At the opposite end of the shaft, on the underside of the tri-pointed piece is a second smaller arched loop creating a D-shaped aperture. This loop is 8..2mm long, 1.9mm wide and projects 2.1mm from the tri-pointed plate. Above this loop the tri-pointed p…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Standlake CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B9E48F
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy suspension unit or holder for a lamp or censer, consisting of a vertical arm below an integral suspension loop and above three horizontal arms each ending in a loop and on the underside a horizontally pierced lug. inadequate fettling has resulted in some uneven surfaces and a shapeless protrusion from the top of the suspension loop. Weight 13.15g. Width 33.3mm. Height 34mm. Cf. examples found at St Peter's church, Guestwick, Norfolk (Williams, V. in Rogerson et al. 1987, 73, fig.50, no.2), and at the Greyfriars, Norwich (Huddle, J. in Emery, P. A. 20…
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-EC7BEF
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a lamp hanger of medieval date, c. AD 1350-1450. The object is comprised of a circular attachment loop. The bottom of this loop connects to a very short oval sectioned shank which splits into three branches which extend at 120 degrees from the shank and each terminates in circular attachment loops. These have very cleanly cut circular loops. The metal has a mid green patina and is worn. The hanger is 20.33mm in height, 18.95mm in length, 18.04mm wide and weighs 5.26g. According to Egan (2010, p.130) lamps of ceramic and glas…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-D7D181
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy lamp hanger dating to circa AD 1300-1500. The object has three branching rectangular-sectioned arms, each terminating in an incomplete attachment loop with worn breaks. The arms are set at roughly 120 degrees to the rectangular-sectioned central stem. At the top of the stem is a now incomplete suspension loop, survived now by two stumps. On the underside of the stem at the junction of the arms is a D-shaped lug with central, circular aperture. The object has a light green patina. Measurements: height 19.62mm, width 30.73mm, thickness…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-1FFD6D
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy lamp hanger or suspender probably dating from AD 1300 - 1400. It has a conical shaft of 5.20 mm which terminates at the top with an integral circular suspension loop (height 10 mm and width 9 mm) with a central circular perforation (diameter 2.93 mm). At the base of the shaft are three evenly spaced arms that branch out at 115 degrees from the from the plane of the shaft. Two of the arms are worn to short stubs. On the underside of the object at the point where the arms join the main shaft is a small semi-circular lug with what may be an&n…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CFEAA3
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy lamp hanger of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The object consists of an oval loop with circular appature, which connects to a three opposing arms, rectangular in cross-section, joined at the centre, by way of a broaddly square-sectioned stem. One of these arms retains its oval terminal loop with circular perforation, while the other two are broken near the base. Between the arms on two sides, are circular holes but which did not perforated the entire object. The surface has extensive file marks on all areas and has a medium green pa…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: SF-F6BDC0
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy lamp hanger dating to circa AD 1300-1450. It has three branching rectangular-sectioned arms. At the end of one arm is a D-shaped terminal containing a central circular aperture. The arms are set perpendicular to the broadly rectangular-sectioned central stem. At the top of the stem is a  suspension loop.On the underside of the stem at the junction of the arms is a D-shaped lug with central, circular aperture. The object is consistent with examples depicted in Egan 1998: pg 131, nos 356-357, described as branched holders for …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Henley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A48517
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy lamp hanger or suspender probably dating from AD 1300 - 1400. It has a conical shaft of 10.03mm which terminates at the top with an integral circular suspension loop (height 7.2mm and width 7.3mm) with a central circular perforation (diameter 2mm). At the base of the shaft are three evenly spaced arms that branch out at 115 degrees from the from the plane of the shaft. On the underside of the object at the point where the arms join the main shaft is a small semi-circular lug with what may be either a blocked or incomplete circular perforation. The a…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: SF-61BCEF
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval lamp hanger. It has three arms branching outwards from a central point, each tapering, curving downwards slightly and terminating in a break. In the centre of the upper face a suspension arm projects upwards at a right-angle, terminating in a circular loop. The remains of a further loop projects from the centre of the lower face, its outer part missing. The surface is corroded with bluish patination around the lower loop and the breaks are well worn. Egan (1998, 131, fig.99, nos.356-7) illustrates two similar examples a…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Newton with Dagworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-0830E2
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper-alloy lamp hanger or suspender of Medieval (c. AD 1350-1450) date.  The loops at the ends of the arms are missing. The lamp hanger's shaft is sub-circular in cross-section.  At one terminal is a circular, integral suspension loop with central circular perforation.  At the opposite end of the shaft are three sub-triangluar 'arms', with convex sides such that each tapers to its point. These branch out horizontally from the plane of the shaft.  Viewed in profile, these arms take the form of a three-p…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Record ID: WILT-252735
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy lamp hanger with a three branched base,. The three branched arms are equally spaced and each would have been perforated at their ends to hold a chain - but in this instance all three arms have only half the perforation remaining.   The three branched arms meet  a central  convex sexfoil with 6 holes  creating a domed effect.  Just under the sexfoil is a further looped perforation, and just above the centre of the  sexfoil is another perforation (broken)  of the fourth arm which would ha…
Created on: Saturday 26th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2023
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Record ID: BERK-76F75E
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy lamp hanger dating to circa AD 1300-1450. It has three branching rectangular-sectioned arms (two extant), each complete with a O-shaped terminal containing a central circular aperture. From each of these terminals is a thin piece of twisted copper-alloy wire. The arms are set perpendicular to the broadly circular-sectioned central stem. At the top ofhte stem is a now incomplete circular suspension loop. On the underside of the stem at the junction of the arms is a D-shaped lug with central, circular aperture.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Record ID: NMS-E67215
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy suspension unit or holder for a lamp or censer, consisting of a vertical arm below an integral suspension loop and above three horizontal arms each ending in a loop (all arms now short stumps), and on the underside a horizontally pierced lug. Height c.33mm. Cf. examples found at St Peter's church, Guestwick, Norfolk (Williams, V. in Rogerson et al. 1987, 73, fig.50, no.2), and at the Greyfriars, Norwich (Huddle, J. in Emery, P. A. 2007, 153, fig. 5.47) and others from London, one in a later 14th-cent. context (Egan 1998, 130-1, nos. 356-7). 14th century.
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Saturday 14th May 2022
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Record ID: SF-4E939B
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy lamp hanger dating to circa AD 1300-1450. It has three branching rectangular-sectioned arms. At the end of one arm is a D-shaped terminal containing a central circular aperture. The other two arms would have followed this design, though are both now incompletet. The arms are set perpendicular to the broadly rectangular-sectioned central stem. At the top of the stem is a suspension loop.On the underside of the stem at the junction of the arms is a D-shaped lug with central, circular aperture. The object is consistent with examples depicted in E…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.