Record ID: SUSS-ACE58D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late iron Iron Age or early Roman copper alloy and enamelled 'hoof-type' linch pin  dating c. AD 100 BC - AD 100. The object comprises the copper alloy decorative terminal of a linchpin with missing iron shank. The terminal is of a hoof-type; but is extremely worn; the flat integral disc-shaped plate only survives as an elongated oval stub with oval aperture behind created from the arching leg and hoof element. There are remnants of decoration surviving on the plate in the form of t…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7AFBC1
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'vase-headed' linch pin terminal dating to the later Iron Age period (c.100 BC- AD 100). The object comprises of a flattened disc-shaped head that is decorated with an incised design. The design consists of three recessed portions, two are broadly crescentic and face each other but do not converge, and the third is circular and is positioned between and slightly below the crescents. These three elements are decorated within with an incised cross-hatch design. Between these sections is the inside negative space which is shaped to form a large cresce…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-4E188D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated cast copper alloy terminal, probably from a linch pin dating from the late Iron Age. The object is in the form of a tapering curved cone. The socket is around 11m in diameter and has been broken or damaged; two incomplete flanking attachment holes are evident and a small abraded projection of uncertain function is visible on another side, offset at 90 degrees from the attachment holes. The terminal is curved with a ridged collar and ends in a small projection with sub-oval cross section, which has a recess at the end with a red coral inlay. T…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: LIN-B69513
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy mount, finial. or possible linch pin terminal. The object is circular in section, elongated, and consists of a reel at either end separated by a narrowed waist. A narrow reel with central groove sits either side of the waist. The head of the mount has a deeply recessed band creating a circular cell with concave centre. The opposite end is hollow and contains the remains of an iron shank of circular section.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-FCBB4C
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
A mostly complete copper alloy and iron linch dating to the Iron Age to Roman period (c. 100 BC-AD 100). The object consists of a sub-rectangular iron shank that is broken at one end. Its surface is rough with bright orange corrosion. The shank has a length of 73.7mm; width 15.5mm; thickness 16.1mm. The complete end of the shank presents a large copper alloy terminal. The terminal has a crescent shape and a thickness consistent with the shank. The outer edge is curved and is slightly thicker in the centre than at the pointed terminals. One face of the terminal presents an integral loo…
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D565CD
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy miniature terret ring dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period, c.200 BC-AD 50. The object is broadly circular and D-shaped in cross section. The hoop widens towards the base. On the outer edge there is a raised triangular platform. This produces a flat edge and projects towards the interior of the ring and outwards from the curved upper surface. No other part of the ring appears to be decorated. The object has a worn surface and pale green patina. It measures 21.04mm in length, 18.88mm in width, 3.69mm in thickness and weighs 4.12…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: NLM-982C97
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy unidentified object. Cast one-piece T-shaped moulded fitting comprising a ring of three annular components with a longitudinal aperture of diameter 12.7mm, differentially heavily worn at one side of one end, and with an integrally cast lug of two bun-shaped parts of diminishing size set at right angles to the channel. Fresh corrosion at the flat end of the smaller bun may suggest another component or a decorative feature has been lost. Damage or a casting flaw appears on that side of the object opposite the two-staged lug. The finder kindly suggests a functional conne…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: ESS-E14874
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy linch pin of Iron Age date (c. 200 BC-c.AD 43) Description: The object remains as the head plate of the terminal, originally pelta-shaped in plan, and D-shaped in cross-section. One end of the plate remains, which curves down slightly at the corner. The other end corner is missing due to a diagonally break. The break also has removed evidence of how the head was attached the rest of the terminal. The plate is decorated with a large circular recessed field to one side of the plate, with a z-shaped motif of two keeled roundels at its centre. The mo…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3C0C88
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy miniature terret ring dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c.200 BC-AD 50). The object is broadly circular and D-shaped in cross section. The hoop widens towards the base where it is decorated with two small collars. The object has a worn surface and pale green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25mm; thickness 2.7mm; weight 3.87g Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terrets were usually used per chariot. This suggested funct…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-ACDEE5
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable linchpin. Cast circular loop with a central moulded aperture of diameter 6mm, collared, with a facetted octagonal section shank below. The shank is waisted, and bifurcated at its ends, perhaps suggesting it was inserted where the constriction and splayed end would keep it in place. The bifurcated prongs do not align precisely with the orientation of the loop, while its robust construction suggests this object would be subjected to considerable stress when in use. If the identification offered here were sustained, the loop would receive a tie to prevent loss of the…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-BCB14D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy enamelled strap fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. AD 40-80. The strap fitting is oval with a D-shaped section and a chequerboard design on the upper surface. The resulting cells are infilled with alternating red and yellow enamel. The reverse of the fitting includes two projections with centrally facing worn terminals which may be the remains of a loop. Between these two projections is a rectangular hollow. The metal has a dark green patina with light brown areas on the fitting reverse. The fitting is 20.54mm in length, 15.79mm in width, …
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-FC5A6D
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy linch pin Hoof-type terminal of Iron Age date, c.100 BC to c.AD 100. The linch pin is sub-conical with bifid disc-shaped terminals. One terminal has a raise spine along its length which extends into a slight projecting lip to the upper edge. The other terminal has a rounded boss within a recessed setting to the front. Below the terminals, the fitting tapers to a circular stem which terminates in worn breaks. The base is concave. The metal has a mid-brown/green patina and is in fair condition. The object is 16.9m long, 14.6mm wide, 11mm thick and weig…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: LIN-5664FA
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete late Iron Age to early Roman cast copper-alloy harness fitting dating c. 200 BC to AD 50. The fitting is a so-called 'mini-terret' which is circular (22mm external diameter) with a flat underside, giving a D cross-section. The central hole is broadly pelta-shaped. The hoop has a narrow restriction at the base. The metal has a dark green patina. These objects are described in the literature as 'miniature terrets' but they are different to true terrets in form and function. Hutcheson (2004: pp. 29) notes that it ha…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Grasby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1E4C7A
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy enamelled stud of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. AD 40-80. The object is circular in form and is slightly domed. The face is decorated in a chequerboard pattern of red and yellow enamel squares, there are 25 squares in total which alternate between the two colours. The reverse is flat and undecorated, and shows no indications of attachment. The edge along the reverse side is slightly angled which may suggest is slotted into a wider object. Dimensions: Diameter 28.5mm; thickness 4.2mm; weight 10.85g A similar object is record under YORYM-8…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: KENT-F92764
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and worn copper alloy possible fastening rod or linch pin of unknown date. Description: The object has a long shaft with a rounded cross-section. It has a domed convex head at one end and a probable worn break at the other. It has a light green patination. Measurements: 50.50mm long, 10.29mm thick (at the head, 7.35mm thick on the shank) and 16.18g in weight. Discussion: The object's exact identity is uncertain but bears similarities to a small group of objects recorded on this database: e.g. LVPL-5C5D9C, which at present do not have conclusi…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
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Record ID: OXON-F7F025
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture fitting possibly Roman in date. The object is solid cast finial comprising a tall (20.6mm)dome that narrows to a point similar to the shape of a bullet. It flares outwards slightly at its base before a contraction and then a second, much wider, collar that is 3.6mm thick. Projecting from the centre of base of this collar is a rectangular iron tang which abruptly ends in a ragged break. This is x5.6mm long and 2.3mm wide. The object has a mottled medium green patina. The object is 30.9mm long, 13.7mm wide in diameter and weighs 9.92 grams …
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2022
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Record ID: LIN-698771
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete late Iron Age to early Roman cast copper-alloy harness fitting dating c. 200 BC to AD 50. The fitting is a so-called 'mini-terret' which is oval (19.16 mm long and 18.11 mm wide, with internal dimensions of 9.71 mm x 10.44 mm) with a flat underside, giving a D cross-section. The central hole is pelta-shaped. The hoop tapers towards the base where it is decorated with two small collars. The metal has a dark green patina. The terret ring measures 19.16 mm in length, 18.11 mm in width, 4.97 mm in thickness and weighs 4.43g These obj…
Created on: Monday 24th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-121046
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete iron linch pin probably dating from the Roman period, AD 43-410. It possesses a rectangular-sectioned shaft, broken at one end, and expanding at the other end into a spatula shaped head. The head is flat and is a fat D shaped, with the straight line across the base, the shaft extending from the centre. There is the remains of a broken loop on the reverse. It extends from the top of the head backwards and is broken. Due to the corrosion present it is not possible to determine how far the loop used to extend along the spatula shaped head. The linch pin has a …
Created on: Monday 8th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SF-4177FB
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman mini-terret. An oval loop shape and oval in cross-section, narrowing towards its upper edge, which has worn through and is missing. There is a narrowed, flattened and recessed bar, c.5.2mm long, to one side, with a raised transverse ridge to either side on both faces. Although larger terrets functioned as reign guides on carts/chariots, smaller terrets like this one appear to have had different functions. Hutcheson (2004, 29) suggests that they many have been attached to the end of the straps that held the linch pin o…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-7077AD
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Iron Age or Roman stud, or perhaps a button and loop fastener or linch pin, dating from about 100 BC - AD 100. It is a circular disc divided into four cells in a swiarled pattern of four drop shapes radiating from the centre. Thes are filled alternately with red and yellow enamel. On the reverse is a projecting rectangular shaft which contains iron and is broken across a groove. The disc has a diameter of 15.38mm, thickness 8.13mm, the thickness of the head is 3.33mm, and a weight of 3.44g. The use of red and yellow enamel is known on oth…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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