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Record ID: ESS-85F1CA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (disc) of early medieval date (c. AD 410-600).
Description: The brooch is broadly circular in plan and flat in cross-section. It is decorated with five ring-and-dot motifs with the one at the centre having an extra, fainter ring and a larger 'dot'. The reverse of the brooch has the remains of a semi-circular pin lug with traces of iron corrosion from the now missing pin. Most of the catch plate remains, with some of the curved edge having broken away. There is blue copper-alloy solder below and…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: GLO-8548CA
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness mount consisting of a sub-oval loop that has three evenly spaced outwardly projection knops running around its circumference. Emanating from one side of the loop is a short, truncated bar that is 23mm long and has an expanded bulbous terminal that would have formed the centre of a large bar perhaps with a corresponding loop at the other end as is the case of GLO-6B54AA.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8502D3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possibly Roman to Early Medieval date (AD 43-800).
The object is plano-convex in shape with a domed side, rounded edges and a flat base with a central perforation measuring 5.2mm 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 16.7mm, thickness 7.1mm, weight …
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-81E632
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy strap end (Thomas Class B, Type 1) of early medieval date (c.750-850).
Description: The strap end remains as the tapering attachment end which terminates in three moulded ribs before a transverse break. The split attachment end is bilobed and has two attachment holes, now missing their rivets. The front plate has also broken away in parts around the holes. The fragment is undecorated. It has a medium green patina.
Measurements: length: 22.2mm; width: 11mm; thickness: 3.7mm; weight: 2.92g
Discussion: It is not clear whe…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-81A5F6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy strap end (probably Thomas Class B, Type 5) of early medieval date (c.800-900).
Description: The strap end is parallel sided, with a tapering, pointed terminal engraved with three grooves on the front only. It also has a groove running around the edge, seen in profile, possibly representing a partly open mouth. The attachment end is missing. The front has very worn, decoration in the form of engraved repeating crescent motifs either side of a central spine engraved with chevrons. The reverse of the strap end is flat and undecora…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-4769EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) Type 2.2.4 of Martin Cruciform brooch type B - AD475-550 (Martin, 2015, pg29, 37, 38 (fig 14) and 128). Only the foot of the brooch survives with an old break across the upper end of the flat panel. Only half the catchplate survives to the reverse of the rectangular flat panel. Above the head is the half-round panel which has moulded transverse grooves. It is defined by a zoomorphic section moulded to look like the head of an animal, probably a horse, with small projecting pellet eyes to either…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Redgrave', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: ESS-469B4A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy bracelet of Roman to early medieval date (c. 200-450).
Description: The bracelet remains as a section with transverse breaks at each end. The cross-section is rectangular. The fragment is decorated with a pair of oblique grooves flanking a punched ring-and-dot. and pair of transverse grooves then divide this from a fiurther ring and dot. The width of the bracelet varies in accordance with the decoration, being wide and straight where there are ring-and-dots, and becoming narrower and oblique to frame the oblique grooves. …
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-44D982
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper-alloy strap fitting of Roman to early medieval date (c. 350-450).
Description: The object is 'propeller'-shaped in plan- oval in the middle with fan-shaped arms at either side- and trapezoid in cross-section, with bevelled edges on the front. Each arm has two rivet holes at their ends. Two copper-alloy rivets remain in situ, one one each arm. The object has a medium brown-green patina,
Measurements: length: 45.9mm; width: 19mm; thickness (including rivets): 3.7mm; 10.02g
Discussion: There are a number of similar 'propeller&…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-31EEFC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cloisonné enamelled probable finger ring, or possible disc brooch (Weetch Type 20) of early medieval date (c. 950-1100).
Description: The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It is constructed from a sheet metal disc with upturned edges and cell walls creating a cross design. The cross has a quatrefoil at its centre, inlaid with blue enamel, and four larger lobes between these, inlaid with white enamel. The surrounding field is inlaid with blue enamel. Most of the enamel remains in place, but damage to the e…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-2F49F4
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of complete Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy tweezers dating to circa AD 43-1066. The tweezers are sub-rectangular in plan. In section, the arm end is bent out shape at a 90 degree angle to the loop. The loop is circular and contains the remains of a complete wire suspension loop. The suspension loop has two coiled ends to keep it in place. The arms of the tweezers flare outwards and the tip of one arm is folded inwards at 90 degrees. The form and the inclusion of a slip knot suspension loop suggests an Early Medieval date. …
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WAW-201BA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-Medieval (late 5th to 6th centuries) possible saucer brooch made from gilded copper alloy.
The brooch is sub-circular and has abraded and incomplete edges. The brooch has a border in light relief around the circumference. The brooch has been decorated in Style I with two beasts chasing each other around the brooch in light relief. The beasts circle around a centrally placed circular domed boss surrounded by a raised border. There appear to be three beasts depicted around the central boss. The beasts has pointed beaks or heads with oval eyes. The reverse is flat and wit…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-1C9DE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Medieval (Viking age) finger ring. The penannular hoop is D-shaped with tapering ends which crossover and is D-shaped in cross-section. The ring widens gently to a centre which does not have a bezel. There is signs of corrosion and pitting on the patina. Similar late Anglo-Saxon finger rings have been found elsewhere in Suffolk in Fressingfield, see SF-10850 and SF-2B1A88 and Freckenham, see SF-2AFE75.
It is 20.55mm in length, 19.61mm in width and weighs 2.12g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Brockley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-1C89C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North East Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch fragment. Foot fragment of an Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 500-600
Length: 46.5mm, Width: 33.4mm, Thickness: 4.1mm, Weight: 13.23gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-1C6837
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Medieval (Viking age) finger ring. The penannular hoop with tapering ends is circular in cross-section. The ring widens gently to a centre which does not have a bezel. There is evidence of a white metal coating. Similar late Anglo-Saxon finger rings have been found elsewhere in Suffolk in Fressingfield, see SF-10850 and SF-2B1A88 and Freckenham, see SF-2AFE75.
It is 23.59mm in diameter, 4.62mm in thickness (at the widest part) and weighs 5.40g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-1C509D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cremated fragment of a Great Square Headed brooch, two rear lugs. Northern type. suggested date: Early Medieval, 500-575
Length: 31.5mm, Width: 34mm, Thickness: 5.5mm, Weight: 16.08gms.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: SF-1BFB96
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy strap end with a wedge shaped terminal end which is not split, but has two rivet holes, one through either corner with the remains of copper-alloy rivets within them. The shaft is incomplete and what remains is decorated with four transverse mouldings. Superficially this strap-end is of a similar form to the attachment end of a Thomas Class B type I, however, as the wedge shaped attachment end is not split it may have been created from the foot of a small long brooch (Thomas, 2003, pg4-5, fig2).
Length: 25.85mm
Widt…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Wickhambrook', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NLM-1BDA32
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible die stamp. Circular moulded die or mount with intertwined bands. Traces of solder on back. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 500-650
Height: 29.5mm, Width: 28.1mm, Thickness: 3.4mm, Weight: 14.49gms
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-18D99A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy possible polyhedral weight. They are basically a cylindrical shape but are faceted unevenly on all sides. All of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Their weight fits neither the Scandinavian nor Dublin Viking unit weight systems, inspite of this similar shaped weights have been found at various sites of the Viking Great Army camps, see Hadley and Richards (2021) and British Museum accession number 2006.1203.104, dated to 9th century AD. Such shapes are also seen on for example pin heads (BM 1985.1101.11…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-06E092
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper-alloy hexagonal 'norse' clapper bell of Early Medieval date (c.AD 850-1050) .
The sides are divided into six evenly spaced straight faces with shallow U-shaped notches at the base. At the top is a complete integrally cast rectangular suspension loop with a central circular hole. One side of the bell is missing. The clapper is also missing.
It has a light green surface patina. It measures: length 24.9mm, width 20.8mm, thickness of wall 1.6mm. It weighs 5.3 grams.
NMGW-3D73E7 is a similar example and the record notes that:…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-05406F
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 900.
The pin comprises a spherical head and circular sectioned shaft. The head is decorated with sinuous spiralling grooves, a decorative type known informally as 'wrythen-headed'. The shaft extends from the base of the head and terminates in a worn break. A collar is present at the junction between the head and shaft.
The metal has a dark brown patina and survives in good condition. The pin is 31mm long, 9.5mm in diameter at the head and 1.8mm in diameter at the shaft, and weighs 3.3g.
Early Medieval col…
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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