Record ID: SUR-105166
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper alloy penannular object, possibly a mount or a brooch frame. The object has a crescent shaped frame, 4mm thick, with bevelled sides and a triangular cross section which expands to the mid point where there is a small hole, possibly an articulation for a now missing pin, or a mounting point. The frame has broken in half across this hole. The remaining terminal at the end of the arm has a small rounded plates with a central hole, which could be decorative or for an attachment rivet. The surface of the object has traces of tinning.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-FAB4B5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. flat on one face but domes on the other, Walton-Rogers Type A1. It does not appear to be patterned, and has an even, white patina.  Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 8mm thick, the central hole is 8mm in diameter and it weighs 25.39g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA9BBC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl. It is circular and quite flat on both faces, but with rounded edges. It does not appear to be patterned, and has a brown patina. The small diameter of the central hole may suggest an early date. Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 5mm in diameter and it weighs 27.75g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-657196
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval cast tin alloy buckle, c.AD 1250-1500. This is a single-looped, D-shaped buckle with a scooped reverse face. There are no notches on the frame or strap bar where the pin would have sat. The frame is damaged with pieces missing and edged with old breaks. There is no evidence that the frame has a core of copper alloy that was tinned, suggesting an older Medieval date of this buckle. There is no decoration on any face of the frame.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C0E8EC
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval-Medieval copper alloy stirrup strap mount, c.AD 1000–1200. This mount is of Williams Class A, Type 12, characterised by the openwork design. The exterior frame of the strap mount is diamond or lozenge shaped and is curved outwards on the obverse. Within the frame there are three openwork lozenge shaped cells. A moulded pellet is located in the centre of the frame and pellets also decorate both of the two exterior side angles. A circular loop is located at the top. The lower part of the mount is filled with iron corrsion from two rivets, where it would hav…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-84E979
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 8.7mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is grey in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 29mm, thickne…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-31A85E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy casket key. The stem is rectangular in cross section and solid to the tip. The bit is a flattened rectangular shape with a small cleft cut into either side and is incomplete at the end of the stem. The bow is a flattened loop shape. Casket keys have a long chronology possibly starting as early as the early medieval period (see an example from Brandon, Riddler in Tester et al 2014, 183, no. 8331) and continuing until at least as late as the 15th century (from York, Ottaway and Rogers 2002, no. 14290; and Winchester, Bid…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nayland-with-Wissington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-07DA07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early medieval to medieval D-shaped buckle loop frame with a narrowed bar, and a fragment remains of the pin attached to the bar, pin missing. The outside edge of the loop is bevelled. There are zoomorphic mouldings each side of the strap bar. It is 28.49mm in length, 22.02mm in width,3.97mm in thickness and weighs 5.93g. Similar examples can be see in Griffiths et al, 2007, pg62, 310, which they date broadly to the 11th-12th Century AD.
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-EF0287
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and badly corroded medieval strap end. Only one plate remains, this is fragmentary and incomplete. It has a rounded terminal and a narrow, tapering sub rectangular plate with a decorative trefoil rear end and a single rivet hole at the centre of the rear end retaining a copper alloy rivet. The facing side has an incised zoomorphic motif with a lion's head contained in the rounded terminal, this has details of a lenticular eye and the outline of open jaws still visible although most of the detail is lost to corrosion. Behind this the neck has a incised dashes…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-21FF80
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Early Medieval sword pyramid mount. Although the term 'pyramid' is generally applied to this form of object due to its shape normally being a square pyramid, this example is in the form of a cone. The object is plain and undecorated. It is hollow underneath and at the base there is an integral round sectioned bar running across the centre for attachment to the sword belt. The mount has a mid-green patina. The mount is 21.2 mm in diameter, 10.7 mm in height, and weighs 6.82 g. Similar examples are SWYOR-89C624, BUC-725DF3 and LIN-666425.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-F4ABED
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy stirrup strap mount (Williams Class A, Type 8) of Medieval date (c.1000-1100). Description: The mount is sub-triangular in plan with a zoomorphic head terminal at the apex. The decoration consists of a series of looping and bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The flange is not intact and is the piece that is missing. A minimal amount of iron corrosion is present on the reverse apex loop from the rivets. The object has a light red-brown patina. Measurements: length: 44.53mm, width: 30.81mm, thickness: 4.49mm, weight: 15.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-342B5C
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy openwork staff terminal cast in a single piece, of early medieval or Norman date AD 1000 - 1200. The staff terminal is sub spherical with an openwork socket at one end. The head of the staff is decorated with a cast pierced pattern of lattice like openwork lozenges ornamented with projecting knop like bosses or pellets. At the apex is a cross in a circle. From the base, a tubular socket extends, with a series of sub-rectangular piercings around the neck. The socket is incomplete and the breaks are patinated and worn. The staff terminal has …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B57EC3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin dating to the early medieval to medieval period (c.AD 700-1400). The pin consists of a globular head that presents deep, curved diagonal grooves; together this give the impression of a twisted rope effect that pinches together the top of the head. Integral to the head is a cylindrical shaft that terminates with a worn break. At the top of the shaft, below the head is a worn collar. The surface is uneven with significant pitting on the shaft and head; it has a bright green patina. Dimensions: Length: 25.6mm, diameter (head) 10.1mm in diameter; weight 4.4…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-621532
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly early Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1100). The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 6.6mm in diameter. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification Form A1. No decoration is present on either side.  The whorl is cream in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 24.1mm,…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4B070C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub cuboidal lead alloy object of uncertain date or function, weighing 74.61g (approx 1/4 Roman libra). The upper surface appears to have a moulded cross. The reverse is flat with a circular hole at the centre. Possibly a trade weight of early medieval date; see Biggs (1992) p40 for similar.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-3785CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or gaming piece dating from the early medieval to the medieval period to c.AD 800-1500 The object is pyramidical with a flat reverse and a central circular hole that runs through from the top to the bottom. Undecorated. Light grey-ish cream patina. Length: 14.9 mm; Diameter: 19.4 mm; Weight: 18.84g Other ref: 72
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-109C7D
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy Early Medieval to Post Medieval pendant in the form of an inverted Latin cross. The pendant is plain and undecorated with three short arms and one long arm all with rounded terminal ends. The long arm is pierced through each side near the terminal end with a circular aperture for suspension. The object has a white patina.  Measurements: length 14.04mm, width 10.90mm, thickness 2.45mm, weight 1.37g. Owing to the lack of dateable stylistic features these simple cruciform pendants are difficult to date. Similar, usually larger examples on the PAS databas…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: CORN-FE7994
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy late-Medieval "lyre shaped" buckle or strap end dating c.1350-1450. It has a dark grey-green patina (95%), and patches of mid red-brown iron oxide staining (c.5%). The strap end consists of an integral trapezoidal box-chape (187 x 172mm) which terminates with probable "lyre-shaped" openwork frame at the base of the box, of which two arms (one complete, and one near-complete) remain, and these are etched with five discernible grooved lines, (three on the complete arm, and two on the neasr-complete arm). The surface of the s…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: CORN-FE4A25
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy purse bar dating to the Medieval period c. AD 1450-1550. It has a dark grey patina (80%), and a light green patina (20%). It features a circular suspension loop, and from this an integral shank passes through a perforated central block, terminating in an integral rove which is broadly circular.  The central block is cuboid in shape with slightly convex sides and rounded corners. There are some incised lines on one face of the block that appear to be a star shape, and this, are probably related to decoration, rather than …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-FC389C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper alloy from an unidentified object. The fragment is sub-square in plan and sub-rectangular in profile. One face is slightly domed with bevelled edges, and has the remains of gilding along two of its sides. The other side is slightly concave. The fragment is medium brown in colour with patches of pale green below. The measurements are: length 10.80mm, width 10.72mm and thickness 4.88mm. The fragment weighs 2.61 grams. The shape of the fragment together with the traces of gilding make it evident that this is part of an object rather than amorphous casting was…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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