Record ID: SF-72E5B0
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Roman copper-alloy ferrule dating to circa AD 43-410. It is conical in form. It has a dark green, smooth patina. Its terminal is comprised of a rounded knop. Half of the circumference of the piece is decorated three incised oblique grooves. A horizontal border meets the groove at the attachment end. The socketed end appears broadly rectangular with jagged edges.  The findspot and appearance suggests a probable Roman date. A similar example is recorded under  SF-8C52A5
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bedfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-ACB8C4
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a ferrule or a vessel, of unknown date, AD 43 - 1800. It is a tube of lead with a flat cap at one end. The cap extends beyond the walls of the tube and has a pitted surface. A hole near the centre continues into the base of the closed tube and may have been for suspension or a fixing. The tube is drop shaped in cross-section. The top edge is flat and appears complete or cut.  Length: 32.85mm Height: 28.25mm Width: 30.18mm Weight: 104.75g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-42AB62
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ferrule. The object is cylindrical and decorated on the exterior with four bands defined on both sides by a groove. The upper and lower edges are worn. The date and function are uncertain, but it is possible this is a ferrule of Roman date.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Grasby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-EB78A2
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper-alloy object, probably a ferrule or collar of Roman date. It is a sub-oval in plan, but was possibly circular originally. In cross-section it is rectangular with a central rib on the exterior surface. The rib has vertical notches as decoration. The ferrule has a well developed dark green-grey shiny patina. It measures 20.47mm in length, 13.41mm in width, 3.46mm deep and 1.18g in weight. The object is probably a ferrule rather than a finger ring as the upper and lower edges are not blunt, slightly sharp so would have been uncomfortable to wear. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A91993
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy hollow cone or ferrule of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman. The ferrule consists of a hollow cone, which tapers to a sharp point. Signs of damage are visible around the the top and the bottom of the cone, which may suggest it was originally part of a large object. The socket is 3.8 mm deep. No other attachment features are visible. It measures 17.7 mm in height, 12.6 mm diameter at the base, and 2.1 mm thick at the apex. It weighs 3.8 g. The cone is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It is possible that the cone may have bee…
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 29th April 2021
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Record ID: WILT-AE58A5
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a possible Roman copper alloy ferrule dating to c AD 50 - 350. The ferrule comprises part of a cylindrical object, with about a third of the original diameter remaining. There are old breaks on three edges and one intact edge. There is an incised decorative groove just below this rim with two parallel similar grooves c.10mm below the rim. The object has broken about 8 mm below this. The object's mid-green patina and simple grooved decoration suggests a Roman date. The inside surface is slightly roughened and there may have been an attempt, at an early date, to repai…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-685E22
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical copper alloy ferrule of unknown date, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 - 1800). It appears to be cast, and is a sub-circular cone with a solid pointed end, and hollow wider end. The cavity is filled with soil and a fibrous material. It is probably leather or textile, but doe not appear to be wood. There is an incised groove border round the wider end, and two attachment holes breaking this line. The holes are at right angles to each other. There is possible a third hole at another cardinal point, but it is unclear owing to a dent. The holes appear to be countersunk. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
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Record ID: BH-CC27B7
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron ferrule of uncertain date. V-shaped piece of rectangular-sectioned iron, widest at the tip, pierced by two nails from each side, with wood preserved inside. This object is not of the usual Roman conical ferrule type (see Manning 1985, 140-1), and as such may be post-Roman in date. Measurements: L 82 mm ; W 38 mm ; max W (strip) 18 mm ; min W (strip) 13 mm ; T (strip) 3 mm ; Wt 50 g ;
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: BH-CC1943
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron ferrule of conical type probably dating to the Roman period. Complete. Oval split socket, tapering to a burred and blunted tip. FER02 ; L 64 mm ; max W (socket, external) 18 x 16 mm ; T (socket) 1 mm ; Wt 15 g. Their exact function beyond this is unclear. They may have been used to protect the butts of spears, but their prevalence on civilian as well as military sites makes this uncertain (Manning, 1985, p. 141), and they may have been used on other objects, such as barge poles. The three ferrules from Piercebridge are all constructed differently, and need not h…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: BH-CC11D3
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron ferrule of conical type probably dating to the Roman period. Small stub of a socket, broken on all sides, tapering to a robust square-sectioned spike, with a corroded tip. FER01 ; L (80) mm ; L (socket) (13) mm ; DM (socket) (17) mm ; L (tip) 67 mm ; max W (tip) 16 mm ; Wt 57 g. Ferrules are conical socketed objects which would have been fitted to the ends of wooden poles to protect them from wear. Their exact function beyond this is unclear. They may have been used to protect the butts of spears, but their prevalence on civilian as well as military sites make…
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: NMS-7F19FC
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ferrule of probable Roman date (c. AD 43 - 409). A rectangular strip of copper alloy, the edges overlapping slightly, one folded inwards. The strip appears to be wrapped around a lump of corroded iron. The exterior face is decorated with a wide central rib flanked by two narrow ribs on either side, two of which appear to have been beaded, although this is now heavily worn.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
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Record ID: BH-60E1C6
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object, possibly a conical ferrule dating to the Roman period. The object consists of a circular-section shaft, broken around a socket at one end. There is possibly wood preserved inside. The other end tapers towards a break. The object measures 106mm in length with a maximum external diameter of 21mm and internal diameter of 10mm. It weighs 62 grams.
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: BH-4DCD81
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron and copper-alloy ferrule possibly dating to the Roman period. Semi-circular-shaped tubular ferrule, consisting of an inner tube of iron and an outer sheath of thin copper alloy on the curved side only. Damaged at one end. A thin ribbon of copper alloy extends from one end. Function unknown. Possibly part of a tool handle, possibly Roman. L 34 mm ; W 31 mm ; D 23 mm ; Wt 20 g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-24B219
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Ferrule. Possibly either a neck guard boss or a part of a gladius. The ferrule is circular, made from one continuous piece of copper alloy. There is a small extended lip on both sides of the ferrule. The object is far from smooth, there are many bumps and corroded areas on the outer side.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-BF58B9
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper-alloy ferrule or spear butt of probable Roman date possibly 3rd C Osterburken type. It is conical in form with worn surfaces that have traces of a pale green patina that in places is missing due to post-depositional corrosion. The ferrule is undecorated but one side has a transverse indentation possibly from wear or resultant from post-depositional damage. At its base the object has a decorative terminal that has both molded and incised decoration. The length is 37mm, the width is 18mm thickness 17mm and the weight 11.46g. It is similar in form to two other examp…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Record ID: BERK-7FCFCD
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman or Medieval to Post Medieval (possible) knife terminal or ferrule (?) in the shape of a human face, with an incised mark on each shoulder. The height is 26.61, 19.99 at the base and 19.41 at the widest section.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-258E1E
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, possibly a ferrule, of uncertain date. The object comprises a hollow, tapering cylinder of copper alloy, with a flat base. The circumference of the cylinder is irregular and it appears that the object is incomplete. The cylinder appears to be filled with lead, given its weight. It measures 29mm in length. The top of the cylinder measures 20mm in diameter, whereas the base measures 13mm in diameter. It weighs 29.52g
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-1B864D
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy ferrule, overlapping vertical seam, engraved line around mouth, tapers slightly to lower end with three 'petals' bent inward to form base. Heigth 31mm. Diam. 23mm. (Finder'…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
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Record ID: SWYOR-6120FB
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop, probably a ferrule of possible Roman date. The ferrule is made from a band of moulded copper alloy bent into a loop and has a butt joint, the oblique seam of which has opened slightly. It is sub-circular and is decorated with four incised circumferential lines in two pairs. Between the lines forming each pair are transverse lines forming a beaded effect. Between each outer line and the edge of the loop are diagonal incised lines. The object is too small to be a finger ring but could have decorated many other objects or could be a large and heavy bead. It has an ex…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-022683
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, possibly the terminal of a ferrule, or perhaps from a piece of furniture. It is cylindrical in form with a large central circular aperture. At the top the aperture measures 13mm in diameter, with the wall being 3mm in thickness. The exterior of the cylinder is decorated with two narrow ledges, between which are two ribs. The cylinder expands to what appears to be the foot or base of the item. The upper shoulder of the swelling is decorated with a moulded rib. The swelling measures 35mm in diameter and tapers to an opening below measuring 23mm in diameter. …
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 25th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Wragby', grid reference and parish protected.