Record ID: PUBLIC-CDE59A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy token farthing of James I (1603-25) dating to the period c.1613-25. Harrington small flan type. Not further defined.
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4E518E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of the Polden  Hill variety, of Mackreth 2011, CD PH, 4. a-b. The brooch is missing the lower portion of the bow including the catch plate and the pin. The wings and axis bar are present but the spring is partially degraded. The head of the brooch survives with a width of 19mm. The crossbar and head are plain with only a raised disk design either side at the base of the wings. The bow survives to a length of 21mm and is broken off at the end. a light green/white patina cover the object. Similar examples are found No 214, No…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2E06F3
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An  incomplete copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The object is composed of a sub-circular, cast openwork plate, with a rectangular attachment loop. The hook has broken and is missing. The decorative openwork pattern is in the outer border and consists of seven oval shaped voids with projecting pellets on the outer edge. Within the central portion is a raised mcircle, which possibly has a further worn deisgn in relief. Measurements, length 27.1mm, width 18.7mm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 2.78g. Compare Read (2008) number 396 on…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2D532A
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Modern horse harness pendant dating from AD 1800 - 1950. The plate is quatrefoil, seemingly un-decorated with chamfered edges. The surface of the pendant is abraided and shows signs of corrosion  A suspension loop projects from the top edge of the pendant. The loop itself is broken and there is an oval stem below it. Measurements, length 59.3mm, width 43.4mm, thickness 6.7mm, weight 21.43g. This is a harness pendant form a 19th or 20th century fly terret. See https://www.nationalhorsebrasssociety.org.uk/Core/Horse-Brass/Pages/terrets_swinge…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2CE62D
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early post medieval hook piece from a blunt hooked hook-and-eye-fastener dating from AD 1550 - 1700. It is of Read's Class A type 1. The clasp is cast in copper alloy with a moulded design in relief. The design consists of three concentric rings of raised pellets around a central cluster of pellets; the effect is that of a stylised flower. Three rounded attachment knops arount the circumference of the clasp have all broken. There was one at the apex and one projecting at each side of the hook. A hole has been punched through the clasp, possibly as a repair, …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-2C7112
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy headstud brooch of Roman date (AD 75 - 200). The object remains as the head, axis bar, incomplete bow, and spring assembly. The head has the remains of a forward-facing hook which would once have held the chord. The wings are very small.  Behind them are the remains of a copper alloy axis bar or sleeve and spring of six turns, of which five survive. These are held in a loop projecting form the back of the head. The pin is missing. The bow extends downwards in a curve, rectangular in section with a raised circular headstud, which …
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: NLM-9C6F18
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Northumbrian styca of Eanred (810-841) Obverse description: encrusted. Obverse inscription: (--)RED R[EX] Reverse description: Central cross pattee, four pellets, otherwise encrusted so perhaps more pellets; initial cross pattee. Reverse inscription: +INIV[--]W Diameter: 12.9mm, Weight: 1.00gms, die axis: possibly 12
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryther', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-76627D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 337-350), , dating to the period AD 343-348.
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-70D2C8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn cast copper-alloy hooked bar-mount, probably a strap, harness or sword fitting dating from the Medieval period, about AD 1150 - 1500. The mount consists of a sub-rectangular plate with a forward facing hook projecting below. The plate is tapered slightly towards the top and chamfered, giving it a triangular cross-section. It has a ridged collar at the wider hook-end. There is a single thick integral rivet on the back. The hook is slightly flattened in cross section and ends in a flattened rectangular terminal. Any possible decorative detail is obscure…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-4A0DD4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop, D-shaped buckle of Meols type 4, dating from AD 1350 - 1400. It has a bevelled frame, broadened at the outer edge which has a lip and a central pin notch. There is a narrowed and offset pin bar, The pin remains in place and is of circular section copper alloy wire, wrapped around the pin bar at the inner end. The buckle has a smooth,dark green patina. It is 14.5mm long, 16.4mm wide and 2.5mm thick. it weighs 1.52g. The strap bar has a width of 8.0mm. For reference, see Griffiths, Philpott and Egan, 2007, Meols: The Archaeology of the North Wir…
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-22DB89
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 -175. The brooch is mostly complete; the foot, catchplate and most of the pin are missing. It appears to be a hinged type, but the details of the head are obscured with corrosion. The trumpet head has a tubular housing for an axis bar and hinged pin on the reverse. The remains of the pin appears to be corroded in an upward position and is confused with a corroded lump which may be the remains of a head loop. The upper bow is circular in cross-section. There is a double moulding above and below the central button, which …
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-22B86C
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild (1970) Class IV, dating to the Roman period (AD 50 - AD 200). The head of the fastener is circular and domed, with a hollow reverse. The shank extends straight backwards from the reverse of the head, and bends at 90 degrees before forming a triangular attachment loop, now incomplete. The orientation of the shank results in the head and loop being in the same plane but offset from each other. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The patina is a flaky green brown. Measurements; length 31.7mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 14.6mm, wei…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E6FE47
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron nail possibly associated with nearby finds dating to the early medieval period. The nail is very corroded with a thick layer of rust and soil which has multiple cracks in its surface. The nail appears to be hand made with a square shaped slightly domed head,which tapers gradually into the shank. The length of the shank is 62mm, is oblong in cross section and tapers to a flattened end at the distal tip. The widest point across the head (diagonally) is 31mm and the narrowest width across the head is 26mm. The widest face of the of the shank tapers from 17mm…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Close to Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8FED15
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gilded copper alloy harness mount for the suspension of a harness pendant dating from about AD 1150-1300. It is a sub-square plate with raised angled sides forming a flat square upper face, and concave reverse. The upper face has traces of gilding and a faint incised zig-zag design across the flat square face. There is a large central perforation which is circular and 4mm diameter. This would have been for a rivet that has been lost to attach the object to a strap. Projecting from one side is a sub-rectangular extension which…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-8E0F7B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped buckle frame dating from AD 1550 - 1700 . One of the loops has broken away and part of the pin is missing. It is either a double looped frame with oval loops, or an asymmetric frame with one oval and one rectangular loop. The surviving loop is an elongated D shape and has a large pointed knop at the centre of the outer edge. The knop is grooved to accept the pin. The reverse is flat. The pin is made from a strip of copper alloy with a D shaped cross-section, bent round the bar. The tip is missing. The buckle has a green and b…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: LIN-EBB8E3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  modern corroded cast iron toy blacksmith's anvil dating from AD1800. The anvil head is subrectangular tapering to a point at one end and sits upon a sub-rectangular base which has curved indentations along each of the longer sides. The toy is heavily corroded with rust. Length of the anvil head:88.9mm, width of the anvil head: 16.3mm, Height: 44.6mm. Length of the base: 49.9mm; width of the base: 35.2mm; weight: 252g
Created on: Sunday 1st May 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-D95C34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin of the Roman period, a contemporary copy of a nummus dating from AD 300 - 400. Reverse illegible. Dimensions: Diameter 9.1 mm, weight 0.61g.
Created on: Saturday 30th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-D945AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy coin; a nummus probably of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 355 to 361 (Reece period 18). Probably FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing a fallen horseman. Uncertain mint.  Dimensions: Diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.60 g.
Created on: Saturday 30th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
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Record ID: LIN-C07A90
Object type: NUT (FASTENING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-circular, six sided object with circular central perforation. post medieval probably 18th century to modern. James Hall Nasmith also spelt Naysmith (1808-1890) patented a machine for milling hexagon by 1829. It was tooled to mill the six sides of a hex nut that was mounted in a six-way indexing machine. As Nasmith referred tothe previous  tediousness of the filing process in making them it can be assumed perhaps that they had been made previously by hand. In Britain in 1760, J and W Wyatt introduced a factory process for the m…
Created on: Friday 29th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-ADD967
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely encrusted copper alloy Roman nummus, circa AD 300-400 No details visible. Diameter 17.9mm, thickness 2.8mm. Weight 2.50g. Found with LIN-ADFB37
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.