Record ID: LIN-55FCAE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or pin head of Roman date (c.43-410). The object is in the form of a three-dimensional small bird with moulded wings, tail and head. The bird sits with its wings at rest and head facing forward. The eyes of the bird are shallow circular drilled holes and it has a recessed gently curved beak. The wings and tails have incised lines to depict feathers. The bird has no feet, with its lower belly sitting on a broken rectangular shaft. The object has a dark brown patina with traces of a white metal coating.  Measurements: Height: 22.82 m…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh Le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-55C347
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman mount or stud dating to c.AD 43-410 The object is discoidal with a raised border that is c.2.9 mm thick, the plate is recessed with an off-centre rectangular knob.The reverse is undecorated and has the remains of a central square cross-sectioned shaft or rivet. Dark brown patina with patches of verdigris. Diameter: 22.65 mm; Thickness: 5.41 mm; Weight: 6.07g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burgh Le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-99B7D7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy coffee bean or "vulvate" mount of Roman date, c.AD 150 - 300. The mount comprises an ovate plate, the edges of which are broken and worn, with a raised, central oval boss, decorated with a deep median groove. The reverse of the mount is concave behind the boss. Two incomplete circular-sectioned lugs are present to either end of the reverse of the plate. The metal has a mid-green delaminated patina and is worn. The object is 21.76mm long, 17.79mm wide, 9.47mm thick and weighs 6.39g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS dat…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-A26573
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman mount or decorative horse gear fitting, dating to c. AD 120-300. The mount is open work, and is circular in shape. There is a central curved section which is axe shaped, this narrows before widening into two curved arms ending in a rounded knop. This creates a kidney shaped perforation either side.The reverse is concave, and has an integral rivet at the narrower edge. There was likely a second rivet at the wider edge, however only a worn break remains.  The rivets are circular with a wider disc terminal. The mount has a dark green patina, a…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-451277
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman copper-alloy mount dating to circa AD 43-409. Probably related to a furniture fitting, the piece is anthropomoprhic, moulded in the form of a bearded human head. It is sub-rectangular in plan with an elongated chin. The beard is represented by incised linear grooves on the chin. The hair is elaborate with moulded rounded knops. Plano-convex in section, the reverse has a projecting median copper alloy integrally cast fixing lug. It is surrounded by iron staining.
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-421AA0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Roman vessel mount dating to the 2nd-3rd Century. It is broadly rectangular and roughly semi-circular in cross section. The mount depicts a female head with stylised features,with a headdress or helmet.  At the base of the face there is drapery decorated with incised grooves. The face is fairly worn with oval eyes, moulded nose and mouth. The headdress terminates in a circular loop which would have allowed the handle to be attached to the vessel at a 45 degree angle. The loop also has incised decoration, also the surface is worn so the full d…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rattlesden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-760A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman case copper-alloy mount, harness fitting or vessel attachment. It consists of an arched rectangular shaped and sectiond bar broken at each end. On the inside edge of the surface are two concentric grooves. Extending from the mid point of the same edge is an integral pelat-shaped plate that is D-shaped in cross-section and has a hollow interiror. The patina across the object is dark grey in colour. The object measures 33.3mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 5.12 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-A52A1D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Fragment of a small gilded silver flat openwork mount, probably Roman in date, perhaps a rectangular fitting for belt or strap. It is sharply rectangular in cross-section, with parallel, straight sides and both ends broken. Two triangular apertures are present, along with one crescentic, and part of another. The reserved bars have a scrolly appearance, ending in roundels. No means of attachment has survived. One break is recent but the other is not, being covered in a ferrous deposit that has afflicted many metal objects on this site. Patches …
Created on: Sunday 19th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0293FC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy mount dating to circa AD 100-300. The lower half is crescentic (or pelta) with inverted rounded knops on each terminal, leading to a break. The reverse is concave with a copper allloy rivet projecting from the lower elements of the mount. The mount is similar to Bishop and Coulston 1993L pg 156, no 9 and a number recorded on the PAS database including SF-7B39DD; OXON-998CA4; BM-B5D6AB; BH-59AF9D and SOM-1F75EF5. The example in Bishop and Coulston was recovered from Cirencester and believed to be associa…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-5AE48F
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy lunate harness mount dating from the Roman period (AD43-200). The object is lunate or crescent shaped with the main body in the form of curving folds, tapering from the centre to join at the terminals where there is a swirl inwards at both ends. At the left there appears to be an open (possibly broken?) loop; this terminal is also a little higher. The reverse is concave. There is an attachment stud at the base of the curve with a large almost flat top. The patina of the metal is of a dark green to grey colouring with some lighter patches.  Dimension…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C4F9CF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy coffee bean mount of Roman date, c.AD 150 - 300. The mount comprises an ovate plate, the edges of which are broken and worn, with a raised, central oval boss, decorated with a deep median groove. The reverse of the mount is concave behind the boss. Two incomplete circular-sectioned lugs are present to either end of the reverse of the plate. The metal has a mid-green delaminated patina and is worn. The object is 18.2mm long, 12.7mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 3.5g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database as BERK-D4A06C, LANCUM-0…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5A2AD7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount or box label with a flat rectangular plate from either end of which project crescent or pelta shaped terminals, each drilled with a rivet hole. The plate is decorated with pairs of transverse ridges forming collars to both terminals. Possibly Roman.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-D23E4E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy anthropomorphic mount, dating to c.AD 43 - 410. The mount is complete and is in the form of a female bust. The face is worn and no details remain. he hair is elaborately styled into a coiffure. It is uncertain whether or not this figure represents a deity.   Height: 27.9 mm Width: 14.2 mm Thickness: 13.4 mm Weight: 16.82 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-A28CCD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy mount dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-250. The mount is pelta shaped with a central strand flanked either side by curving rounded lobes. The extent of the remaining mount cannot be confidently determined as the edges are fairly worn. Projecting from one side of the mount is an integrally cast stud. The central strand features a concave groove down its centre. At one end is the stud, the other terminating with a triangular point. The other side of the mount is slightly convex with shallow grooves running around the lobes and towards the tr…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-E766CC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy anthopomorphic mount of probable Roman date, c.AD 43-410. The mount is in the form of a human figure, standing with legs apart and arms spread out to either side. The figure has a disproportionately large head with crudely detailed facial features; the eyes and mouth are deep incised circular pits and the nose a raised sub-triangular bump. The hair is marked by a transverse groove with faint vertical striations. At the neck of the figure, which is wide, are two transverse grooves, possibly suggesting a neck-ring or collar. The neck curv…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-A42766
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy and millifiori enamelled stud of c.2nd - 3rd century AD date. The copper alloy plate is circular with champlevé enamelled decoration on the upper surface comprising an empty central circular recessed field surrounded by four concentric recessed rings containing incomplete millifiori enamel inlay. The plate cells and shank are integrally cast, and each field of decoration is contained within a copper alloy flat-topped rim flush with the enamel. In the very centre of the empty circular central field (19.63mm diameter) …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B76873
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, openwork, cast Roman belt mount of the Trompetenmuster style, c.AD 130-250. On the reverse, two lugs survive, otherwise it is plain.  Measurements: 32.27 mm in length, 18.65 mm in width, 4.72 mm in thickness (without posts) 13.56 mm in thickness (with posts) and 8.2 g in weight. This style commonly features in Roman metalwork and dates to the 2nd - 3rd centuries AD. On this database, see SUSS-03D78D, BM-766594 and BM-75E468. See Von Jenny, W.A. (1935) Keltische Metallarbeiten aus Heidnischer und Christlicher Zeit …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-390396
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'propeller shaped' belt mount dating to the late Roman to early early medieval period (c.AD 350-450). The mount consists of a central circular element (diameter 12.8mm) flanked on either side by an isosceles triangle, its apex truncated by the circle. Each triangle has a riveted centre that still retains the rivet in place. The central element presents an incised ring and dot motif in the centre. The reverse is undecorated and presents the two rivets protruding slightly from the plate. One rivet retains a small rectangular piece of copper alloy. Overal…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-52F8E8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn male bust dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410), possibly dating to the mid-late second century AD. The object is convex on the decorated side and concave on the reverse. It is in the form of a stylised male bust with an oval head, widening at the shoulders and terminating with a rounded edge. The head is rendered with worn detailed modelling of hair and facial features. The head has continuous wide fringe around the face delineated by curvilinear incisions, with the hair appearing swept back. No ears are represented. The be…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-A6C0ED
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy and enamel mount of Roman date, dating to c. AD 80-250. This consists of a flat plate which takes the shape of a sideways H. The horizontal sections are roughly trilobate at both ends, and each have large rectangular cells filled with enamel. Each of these rectangles is further decorated with three circular recesses, placed equidistantly, one next to the other. At the middle of the central rectangular panel is a circular hole which is now filled with ferrous corrosion. On the back are two integral rivets or brackets, each in the form of a T, a…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.