Record ID: PUBLIC-5130D6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'melon' bead of uncertain date, but probably Roman. Sub-circular in plan with a circular 8.4mm smooth-sided aperture in the centre. The sides have a spiralling gadrooned decoration of seven relief moulded curved ridges with deep grooves between. The top and bottom are slightly dished/concave, probably from wear. The surface displays a pale green patchy patina. Diameter 16.3mm, height 9.3mm, wall thickness 3.5mm > 4mm, weight 6.8g. Compare with similar finds on this database: KENT-357FF3, GLO-0A5A53, SUSS-278700 and IOW-ACE7B9. There appears t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A28E39
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
AN incomplete probable miniature copper alloy socketed axe head, probably dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman period (1000 BC to AD 410).  Less than 25% of the socketed axehgead is present, consisting of the loop and part of the mouth. There is a large loop taking up most of the length od the body one end has a large flange. Rear is concave suggesting that this is one half of the casting blade end appears broken away.  It measures 34 mm in length, 18.8 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 12.7 g. The axeheadh is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-420868
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper alloy casting waste of suspected Roman date. The fragment is subrectangular with irregular margins, a blobby upper surface and a flat lower surface with clear flow lines.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-B438E4
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy votive socketed axehead that has a short rectangular frame with a loop projecting from the top rear corner. The forward edge has been truncated resulting in the loss of the blade. On the opposite end is the socket, this end is oval with a shallow rectangular shot in the centre. This scaled down model of the larger socketed axe of the Late Bronze Age and is a Robinson (1995) Type III, (Robinson 1995 WA&NHM 88). These artefacts are normally dated to the late Iron Age to Early Roman period and are likely to be religious offerings with many either being found in grav…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-81C278
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete cast penannular finger ring made from a flat sheet of gold with rounded ends. The surface forms three parallel ribs running along the hoop: one along the central line and one either side. The hoop is distorted to sub-circular shape with the terminals twisting in opposite directions. Both terminals are rounded, one seemingly complete and one with a tapered terminal possibly suggesting minor loss. On both terminals the ribs reduce in appearance towards the terminal, seemingly from manufacture rather than wear. The interior of the hoop is plain and smooth. Dimens…
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-6783F1
Object type: AWL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy possible awl, Bronze Age to Medieval in date. This object is square in section and an elongated triangle in plan as it tapers to a blunt point. The opposite terminal is a flat unbroken surface, with rounded edges. The surface has a dark green and mottled brown patina. The artefact is probably an awl, possibly a leather working awl, but this is not certain. Due to the condition of the surface it probably dates from the Bronze Age through to the Medieval period. 
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EEC943
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, roughly ovoid but of irregular form. Probably casting waste, but of uncertain date.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-8DD74B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spiral finger ring possibly dating from the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1150 BC) but probably to the Roman Period (AD43-410). The finger ring is formed from an copper alloy bar which is sub-lozenge shaped in cross-section bent into two turns. The outer surface has a central ridge and the inner surface gently convex. One end tapers into a point and the other in an uneven bifid terminal which is probably a worn break,. The ring is slightly worn with a mid green patina. Measurements: diameter: 28.85mm; width of band:5.58mm; thickness of band: 3.84mm an…
Created on: Wednesday 8th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-923994
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Bronze Age to Roman miniature socketed axehead, dating to the period c.2350 BC- AD410. The axehead is sub-square in plan with side edges that flare out slightly towards the cutting edge. A suspension loop is present towards the terminal of one side edge.The body is wider in thickness at one side to accommodate the socket, which is ovate at the mouth and extends into the body of the axehead. The body tapers towards the cutting edge, which is blunt and rounded at the corners. There is a green patina on the surface and a small hole due to wear in one side of the b…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 22nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DEF308
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object. In plan it is in the form of a very shallow triangle measuring 98 by 45 by 55mm, and is 7.5mm high at the apex, very shallowly rhomboid in profile. There are blow-holes from the casting process on all four faces, and the upper (sloping) face has filemarks. Both pointed ends are worn, but if the item was originally symmetrical (as seems probable), one end may have more wear than the other. The object has a well-developed green patina. It was found in an area where many 4th century Roman coins were present, and where fieldwalking had produced evid…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-8A0B27
Object type: AWL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy awl of uncertain date. The awl has a 32mm long circular sectioned tapering point that narrows into a bent square sectioned tang 2.3mm thick which flattens slightly towards the end. The awl has a black patina and a pitted surface. Awls are difficult to date out of context, and this example could date from the Bronze Age right up to the Medieval period. If the awl is roman, it could be classified as a Manning’s (1985) Type 4b.
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C87CB9
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy miniature object or pendant in the form of an axe, probably dating from the Roman period, although a Late Bronze age or Iron Age chronology cannot be ruled out, consequently a broad range of 1200 BC – AD 410 is suggested. The axe, of broadly sub-rectangular section, is thickest at the butt and tapers in section to a curved asymmetrical cutting edge. The upper edges has a shallow curve, while the lower edge has a steeper curve and accommodates a perforated loop towards the butt. The object's olive green patina is patchy and corroded. It has a length of 25.80mm, a …
Created on: Thursday 26th March 2020
Last updated: Saturday 24th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WILT-7B75B0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age to Roman copper alloy awl, probably dating to c. 2,400 BC - AD 410. A bar of copper alloy with a circular sectioned point at one end, transitioning into a square section at the mid point, the other point is flattened in profile forming a probable tang. Length 64.4mm; Width 3.9mm; Thickness 3.6mm; weight 3.66g. Comparable awls are found as Grave goods from the Beaker period onwards, although these tend to be slightly more defined in form. Outside of an archaeological context an undiagnostic find cannot be dated precisely.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Record ID: GLO-79BE45
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy votive socketed axehead that has a short rectangular frame with a loop projecting from the top rear corner. The forward edge has been truncated resulting in the loss of the blade. On the opposite end is the socket, this end is oval with a shallow concave centre. This scaled down model of the larger socketed axe of the Late Bronze Age and is a Robinson (1995) Type III, (Robinson 1995 WA&NHM 88). These artefacts are normally dated to the late Iron Age to Early Roman period and are likely to be religious offerings with many either being found in graves sites, such as an…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-79D02D
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy votive socketed axehead that has a short rectangular frame with a loop projecting from the top rear corner. The forward edge has been truncated resulting in the loss of the blade. On the opposite end is the socket, this end is oval with a shallow rectangular shot in the centre. This scaled down model of the larger socketed axe of the Late Bronze Age and is a Robinson (1995) Type III, (Robinson 1995 WA&NHM 88). These artefacts are normally dated to the late Iron Age to Early Roman period and are likely to be religious offerings with many either being found in graves s…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-37C698
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete piece of copper alloy (bronze) casting waste of uncertain date; most probably Roman (AD50-350). However, due to the lack of context and the continuation of casting styles this artefact could be dated from Bronze Age - Roman period (c. 1500 BC - 450 AD). This fragment is from the neck (funnel / well) of a composite probably two part mould. The casting waste is broadly conical in shape although the wide edges are more heavily tapered than the sides. In profile the two halves of the casting waste are uneven with one side being much thicker and more wedge shaped than the oth…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-37BE2A
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete piece of copper alloy (bronze) casting waste of uncertain date; most probably Roman (AD50-350). However, due to the lack of context and the continuation of casting styles this artefact could be dated from Bronze Age - Roman period (c. 1500 BC - 450 AD). This fragment is from the neck (funnel / well) of a composite probably two part mould. The casting waste is broadly dished in shape with a rectangular jet eminating from the lower part. The base of the casting waste is cut horizontally with a single cut - rather than being cut with a pair of shears or broken by lateral mo…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-12E608
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy miniature socketed axehead of Robinson's (1995) Type 1. Late Bronze Age to Roman date (c. 800 BC - AD 409). Oval, socketed mouth with a ridged collar running around the top. Projecting from one side, just below the mouth is an integrally cast suspension loop. The sides of the axehead are slightly concave, expanding into a flaring blade, the edges of which have become blunted by post-depositonal wear. Robinson (ibid, 60) comments "Miniature socketed axehead ... range in date from the Late Bronze Age to the Late Roman period. Their prototypes are either the full-size Lat…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Sunday 3rd November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-F0F487
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy votive socketed axehead that has a short rectangular frame with a loop projecting from the top rear corner. The forward edge has been truncated resulting in the loss of the blade. On the opposite end is the socket, this end is oval with a shallow concave centre. This scaled down model of the larger socketed axe of the Late Bronze Age and is a Robinson (1995) Type III, (Robinson 1995 WA&NHM 88). These artefacts are normally dated to the late Iron Age to Early Roman period and are likely to be religious offerings with many either being found in graves sites, such as an e…
Created on: Monday 29th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-83FCAD
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy miniature axehead, dating from the Late Bronze Age to Roman periods (c. 1150 BC-410 AD). The object corresponds to Robinson's type IVa axes (Robinson 1995, 64, fig. 3, no.25) 'miniature square axes with parallel vertical sides'. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan view and triangular in section, with the socketed end of the axe being sub-rectangular in form and the socket opening itself being sub-circular. The axe demonstrates abruptly squared off or angularly-butted sides which thin towards the cutting edge but do not flare outwards. From one edge of the a…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.