Record ID: NMS-65A2F7
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age gold pendant: one end of a slightly bent round-sectioned shank has been hammered into a D-sectioned loop, while the other expands into a conical terminal on which another object may have swivelled. Formerly described as probably Roman, it has been reassigned, by Caroline Barton and Ben Roberts of the British Museum, to the Late Bronze Age on the basis of its similarity to a copper alloy example in the Boughton Malherbe (Kent) hoard (PAS KENT-15A293). Length 34mm. Width of loop 5.5mm. Diameter of shank 2 - 1.5mm. Diameter of terminal 3mm. Weight 1.89g. 9th century BC.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fransham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-15A293
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age carp's tongue complex hoard consisting of 352 objects. At 352 objects and fragments, the Boughton Malherbe hoard is the third largest Bronze Age hoard ever found in Britain behind the Langton Matravers hoard, Dorset, with 777 objects and fragments dating to the Llyn Fawr metalwork phase (c. 800-600 BC) (Roberts et al.: in prep.) and the Isleham hoard, Cambridgeshire, with over 6500 objects and fragments dating to the Wilburton metalwork phase (c. 1150-1000 BC) (Britton 1960; Colquhoun and Burgess 1988: pls. 152.B-157.A; Malim et al.: 2010). The Boughton Malherbe …
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boughton Malherbe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-C3FEF2
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete gold ingot, long with rounded ends and oval cross-section. One surface is smooth with a few large dents; the other is pitted with very many small dents. One end is slightly wider and substantially thicker due to a rise in the pitted surface; the smoother surface is fairly flat. The colour is very slightly pale, suggesting a relatively impure gold. Dimensions: Length, 40.9mm. Maximum width, 13.3mm. Maximum thickness, 8.8mm. Weight 37.39g.  Discussion: This ingot is quite distinctive; it is long, with rounded ends and cross-section, o…
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-DDC942
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of a solid gold penannular ribbon bracelet dating from the Middle Bronze age to the Late Bronze Age, about BC 1150 - BC 750. The fragment is the buffer terminal of a penannular bracelet, which has a plain and sub-circular cross-section at the terminal, tapering to a flat rectangular cross-section. The object is partially cut and partially broken about 10mm from the end of the terminal. Dimensions: The object is 11.98mm in length, 6.33mm in width, 4.55mm in thickness and it weighs 2.44g. The diameter of the terminal end is 6.17mm. The flat end is …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-68C46E
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of three items dating to the Taunton phase (c.1400-1275 BC) of the Middle Bronze Age and found buried together: A complete cast bronze rapier, 535mm in total length, with a solid copper alloy hilt which has been modelled in imitation of a wooden one. The rapier has been broken into three pieces. The tapering blade is 60mm wide at the handle and a maximum of 7.5mm thick with a "triple arris" shaped cross-section throughout its length. It is broken in two fragments, the larger, which is slightly bent, weighing 188g and the smaller, 23.34g.…
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalbridge area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-80ADC9
Object type: ARMLET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2016 T683. A largely complete but damaged gold armlet of Early Bronze Age date, c. 2100 BC - 1900 BC. It is decorated with embossed patterns and pointillé and belongs to the embossed goldwork tradition (see Needham 2000a). The object is formed from a cylindrical band of sheet metal with no joins in evidence. In cross-section it has a corrugated appearance with six bulbous concentric embossed ribs, four decorating the body and two forming the rims. One rim has been damaged and the embossed rib is only partially visible. The ribs are fairly evenly spaced, separat…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bewhome', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-C5C30F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Published
Two socketed axes (Cat. Nos. 1-2, below) were found together in the same metal-detector pit at approximate depths of 0.15-0.23m (6-9 inches) below the ground surface. A further socketed axe and a casting jet (Cat. Nos. 3 & 7, below) were also later recovered from the same metal detector pit, at approximate depths of 0.25-0.30m (10-12 inches). A socketed axe blade fragment (Cat. No. 4, below) was discovered approximately 17m to the east of the detector pit, whilst a palstave fragment (Cat. No. 5, below) was discovered approximately 2m to the north-north-east of the detector pit. &nb…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coychurch Higher Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E68A22
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Penannular gold ring made from twisted wires. There is an area of deformation or breakage to the wires in the centre of the ring. This is characteristic of the ring being opened and closed over a period of time. Although the ring looks to be possibly ancient, nothing about its form, design or manufacture is recognisable from a particular period. The results of metal analysis at the British Museum could also suggest an ancient origin.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0EAD26
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Complete gold composite penannular ring of Middle or Early Late Bronze Age date (1300 BC - 1100 BC). Length (if straightened) c. 48mm, width 9mm. Weight 3.57g. The ring is a tri-partite composite type. The three elements are lightly C-shaped in cross-section and have apparently been soldered together. Each of the elements is about 3mm in width. The object is in good condition although it is crumpled and not in its original form. The item falls into the category of Bronze Age composite rings which have clear associations with twisted bar ornaments, onto which they can be threaded (Taylo…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-9F2713
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A triple stranded gold penannular ring dating to the middle to late Bronze Age; Treasure reference number 2011 T580. Each strand is sub-circular in cross-section and soldered together. Similar rings also in C-section form were threaded on to gold penannular bracelets and twisted torcs. For example, see finds from the Stretham Hoard, Cambridgeshire and from Haxey, Lincolnshire (Eogan 1994:59, fig. 21, no. 4 & fig. 22, no. 1). See also TAR 2008, no. 29 'Brighstone, IoW', p. 47.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Welton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-1B0162
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Composite ring, penannular, comprising three slender solid gold rods of roughly circular cross-section; these have been cut at the ends (probably with a chisel) and fused together. Diameter 14x14.5mm; thickness of rods 2mm; breadth 6.5mm; width of gap 2mm; weight 5.07 grams. Rings of this type date to circa 1300-1100 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sittingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E9CCB4
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age bipartite composite penannular ring, complete but pulled out (possibly post-deposition). The piece comprises two lightly c-sectioned gold strips joined longitudinally. Length 30.5mm; width 5.3mm; thickness 1.3mm; weight 1.62 grams. This is a well known Middle Bronze Age type, decorative in nature, dating to circa 1300-100BC.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coggeshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-9754C7
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete gold composite penannular ring of Middle Bronze Age date (1300 BC - 1150 BC). The ring is a tri-partite composite type. The three elements are lightly C-shaped in cross-section and have apparently been soldered together. Each of the elements is about 3mm in width. The item falls into the category of Bronze Age composite rings which have clear associations with twisted bar ornaments, onto which they can be threaded.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0068F1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
2005 T495: Description 3-coil gold penannular ring which appears to be made from a rolled-up length of gold sheet; the wire thus made has a flattened oval section. The ends are slightly tapered and terminate level with each other. A very small part of the tip of one end is broken off revealing a void. The piece has been squashed in the ground. Maximum dimensions (as distorted) 28mm x 10.5mm; breadth 4mm; weight 4.46 grams. Composition See appended report. Identification Coiled gold rings (but of solid, round-sectioned wire) have been found in two Bronze Age hoards containing gold or…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Takeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1F5D46
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold penannular composite bi-partite ring of Middle Bronze Age date (1300 BC - 1100 BC). Diameter: 10.5mm. Weight: 9.0g. Treasure case no. 2008 T76. Each ring is sub-circular in section and attached to each other along their lengths before finishing in a plain uniform terminal. There is no evidence for further decoration. These sub-circular sectioned composition penannular rings are mainly dated to the centuries 1300-1100 BC. Similar finds are known from the Stretham hoard, Cambridgeshire and from Haxey, Lincolnshire (Eogan 1994, 59, fig. 21, no. 4 and fig. 22, no. 1). The…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Brighstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NCL-9A0DA1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
A 5-coil gold penannular ring, cut at each terminal. Each coil is made individually from a solid gold wire. The wire is circular in section. In addition to being cut, the ring has been damaged due to bending, with two of the wires separating from the rest and bending at different angles. This damage indicates that the coils were probably heated and then pressed together along their lengths, as there is a slight flattening of the coils along the lengths revealed. For comparisons, see 2005 T495.
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-CB3683
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description A gold composite ring comprising three elements that appear to be thin c-sectioned gold strips soldered together. The ring is bent to an oval shape with one end overlapping the other. The gold is light coloured and the surfaces smooth except where the strips have been soldered. Max diameter: 11mm; min diameter: 8mm; width: 6mm; weight: 3.5g Discussion The soldered strip manufacture of the ring resembles a well known Middle Bronze Age type dated to 1300-1100BC. Recent finds of these composite rings include a tripartite one in the Newchurch area of the Isle of Wight (Treasur…
Created on: Friday 25th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-A13440
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete penannular composite bi-partite gold ring. Each ring is sub-circular in section and attached to each other along their lengths before finishing in a plain uniform terminal. There is no evidence for further decoration. The terminals are flat and there is no further decoration. The ring is in very good condition with slight scratches on the surface. Max diameter: 13.46mm; thickness of bi-partite ring: 6.82mm; internal diameter: 7.6mm Weight: 9.0g Discussion These sub-circular sectioned penannular rings date to the Middle Bronze Age, and particularly the Penard phase (c. 1300-11…
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clifton Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D7E6D1
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A composite penannular ring, comprising two elements which appear to be thin c-sectioned gold strips soldered together. The ring appears to be complete but is now somewhat mis-shapen. The terminals are straight and undamaged, though now open. Treasure reference number 2011 T227. This is a well-known middle Bronze Age ornament that is found singly (for example 2004 T286 from Newchurch area, Isle of Wight), or grouped together on a hoop of gold wire (for example 2004 T81 from North East Norfolk).
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gayton le Marsh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-63B7A6
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
British Museum Specialist Report: Description: A Bronze Age oval-shaped penannular, gold composite ring comprising three sections of oval-sectioned gold rod, probably soldered together. The gold is light coloured and in overall good condition with a few small dents and stratches on its surface. Diameter: 13.72mm x 14.67mm ; Width: 5.11-5.28mm ; Thickness of rods: 1.63-1.76mm ; Weight: 4.4g Discussion: This is a well-known type of the Middle Bronze Age, showing similarities to a tripartite, gold composite ring found near Stone, Buckinghamshire (PAS: BUC-9754C7; Treasure: 20…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stevington', grid reference and parish protected.