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Record ID: ESS-C12B8E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Nauheim derivative) of Iron Age to Roman date (c.50BC-AD50).
Description: The brooch has a four-coiled spring with internal chord. The pin is broken near the coil. The spring and bow are rectangular in cross-section, tapering slightly to the pointed foot. There is a solid rectangular catchplate on the back of the foot. The brooch has a medium green patina and is bent at >90 degrees the bottom.
Measurements: length: 28mm; width (spring): 12.4mm, (bow): 3.3mm; thickness (spring): 8.3mm, (bow): 1.2mm; weight: 2.43g
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-8559C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age potin/ cast bronze unit of the Cantiaci dating to the period c.75/70 - 60/55 BC. Flat Linear type Holman (2016) group F, probably subtype F2 (F2/2-1a).
Measurements: length: 17.5mm; width: 12.4mm; weight: 1.07g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-457C99
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy unidentifed object, possibly a fob dangler or mount, of Late Iron Age date (c.100BC-AD43).
Description: The object is circular in plan and oval in cross-section. One side has a moulded triskele motif in relief and cells for enamel inlay behind. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a central hole with traces of iron corrosion around its edge. The rest of the object has a medium green patina.
Measurements: diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 4.5mm; hole diameter: 3.4mm; weight: 5.65g
Discussion: The triskele design can be seen on fob da…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-193DE4
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Iron Age to Roman end looped cosmetic mortar dating to circa 100 BC-150 AD. The bow is lenticular in plan with a hollowed concave interior and convex underside. Projecting from one end is an integrally coast loop. The terminal is knobbed. It is consistent with the range of end-looped cosmetic mortars depicted in Jackson 1985: fig 6, nos 21-37.
Length: 61.82mm
Width: 10.36mm
Weight: 29.28g
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Goldhanger', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: ESS-035D2C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy vessel mount of Iron Age to Roman date (c.50BC-AD100)
Description: The object is semi-circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section and of varying thickness. One side has a single large cell for enamel inlay to create a field against which two adjacent spirals take form, stemming from the straight side. All of the enamel has broken away. The reverse is undecorated and rough with possible traces of lead solder. There is no other evidence for how or if the object was attacthed to something else. The object has a light green patina with some dar…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-035B66
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy toggle of Late Iron Age to Roman date (c. 50BC-100AD).
Description: The object is symmetrical, consisitng of two conjoined globules which narrow at either end before flaring to discoidal terminals, each with circumferential grooves. A rectangular loop, D-shaped in cross-section, extends from both globules, straddling them both. The object has a dark grey-brown shiny patina, with areas of wear revealing a light green matte colour to the metal.
Measurements: length: 25.4mm; height: 16.1mm; width: 9.6mm; weight: 11.74g
Discussion: A…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: SF-99D672
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of Iron Age or Roman date, roughly circular in shape, with a d-shaped cross section. The surfaces are slightly pitted and abraded; and shows sign of wear on the interior edge, potentially from an attachment to a larger piece. It is 20.55mm in width, 17.47mm in length and weighs 10.78g.
Larger examples of copper alloy strap fittings like this are sometimes identified as beads or rings or scabbard suspension fittings (i.e. BH-11AEC2 WILT-04E485, SUR-A477DB)
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Roxwell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: ESS-CBA111
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni tribe dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Rose Wings type. Crossed wreaths, flower like motif at centre. Reverse depicts horse right, pellet with three petals around, below double wing motif above. ABC 2469, VA 244
Measurements: Diameter: 12.6mm; Weight: 1.2g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-2104FF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy brooch (Langton Down) of Late Iron Age to Roman date (c. 25-60 AD).
Description: The brooch remains a section of the bow, rectangular in plan with transverse breaks at each end. The fragment is of equal width at both ends. The upper surface of the bow is decorated with four raised moulded longitudinal ridges. The reverse has the remains of a catchplate in the form of a small triangular protrusion with a curled lip and a seam running beyond this in both directions. The brooch has a medium green patina with traces of a white metal coating.&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-90CA01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the Eastern region/ Trinovantes, dating to 80BC - 50BC. Waldingfied type depicting wreath, cloak and crescents. Reverse depicts disarticulated horse left, beaded mane almost horizontal, pellet and rings below. ABC 2335, VA1462.
Measurements: diameter 21.1mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 6.4g
The diameter measured is the widest point
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-E7D0A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.AD 8-41. Cunobelinus Biga type. CAMVL in tablet on vertical wreath, heart shapes in angles. Reverse depicts biga (two horse) left, branch above, wheel and CVNO below. ABC 2807, VA 193, BMC 1836-1836A.
Measurements: diameter: 12mm; weight: 1.32g
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-1ADACE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy vessel handle terminal of Late Iron Age to Roman date (c.40-410)
Description: The object is triangular in plan and in profile. It is hollow, with a circular socket which has two semi-circular indentations on the rim, one at the top and one at the bottom. The outside of the terminal takes the form of a ram's head with moulded curled horns. All of the other features are worn. Between the horns are two circular cells. 5mm diameter, with a 5mm gap between them. There are a further two cells on the bottom, one of which is off centre. …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: ESS-053654
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Iron Age unit of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinus, dating to the period c.8-41AD. Hercules type. Hercules standing right, holding club and ?lion skin, [CV] to left, NO to right. Reverse depicts woman riding lion side-saddle, to right, [TAS]CIIO[VA] around. As ABC 2864 VA 2061, BMC 1884-85.
Measurements: diameter: 10.6mm; weight: 0.83g
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-861812
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age copper-alloy unit of the Kent Region / Cantiaci dating to the period c.50BC - 20BC. Boar and pentagram type. Boar left, pellet in ring below. Reverse depicts horse stepping right, pellet in ring between two pellets above. ABC 285.
Measurements: Diameter 12.28mm; Thickness 2.84mm; Weight 1.58g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-721B58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Cunobelinos, dating to the period c.10-40 AD. Cunobelinus Plastic type. Corn ear without central stalk, [C]A to left, M[V] to right. Reverse depicts horse rearing right, dashes for mane aqnd pellet above, CV[N] below. ABC 2553 VA 2015, BMC 15846-48.
Measurements: diameter: 9.9mm; weight: 1.34g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-71E4DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age quarter stater of the Southern region / Regini, dating to the period c.65-40BC. Sills Insular Cf type. Boat with two occupants, rosette behind. Reverse depicts tree-like object. ABC 530.
Measurements: diameter: 11.6mm; weight: 1.42g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-719F78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base silver Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Tasciovanos, dating to the period c. 25BC to AD 10. Tasciovanus Hidden Faces type. Crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above, hook-like object below. As ABC 2553 VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603.
Measurements: diameter: 16.7mm; weight: 3.71g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-70CF23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Iron Age stater of the North Thames region/ Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck for Tasciovanos, dating to the period c. 25BC to AD 10. Tasciovanus Hidden Faces type. Crossed wreaths, one curved, back to back crescents at centre, hidden faces in angles. Reverse depicts horse right, bucranium, solar motif and [TASCIAVAN] above, hook-like object below. ABC 2553 VA 1680, BMC 1591-1603.
Measurements: diameter: 16.3mm; weight: 5.55g
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: BH-F2D6F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames region / Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, struck by Cunobelinus dating to AD 10-40. 'Cunobelinus Stepping Griffin' type. Obverse: griffin stepping right illegible legend. Reverse: horse rearing right with quatrefoil above. (C)VN below. As ABC no. 2945; VA 2081; BMC 1909-1912.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
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Record ID: ESS-728D70
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy cosmetic pestle (end-looped) of Iron Age to Roman date (c.100BC-AD200).
Description: The object is loosely S-shaped in profile, one end curling upwards into a point, and the other up and round to join at the top creating a loop. It is oval in cross-section maintaining a regular thickness but varying in height along its length. The loop has an oval aperture. The object has a medium green slightly pitted patina.
Measurements: length: 50.6mm; width: 4.6mmn; height: 11.1mm weight: 7.35g
Discussion: This pestle represents one half of a cosmetic set…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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