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Record ID: IARCH-A55F61
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 118 no. 519: ""FRAGMENTS OF A ROMAN URN, discovered in grubbing wood below Compton Cowdown, near Ilsley, Berks., 1852. In it were about 500 silvered coins, principally of about the period of Cassianus [sic] and Victorinus. A portion of the coins are deposited with the urn." -Cat. of Donations to the Ashmolean Museum, 1836-68, 18 Quoted by C.H.V. Sutherland in NC, 1936, 317, who suggested that the hoard might be the same as the Compton, before 1820 hoard [no. 1057]. The coins have not been located in the Ashmolean Museum, but "the pottery fragments, still in the A…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Down', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-511D9F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast gilded silver terminal in the shape of an animal's head. Extensive gilding survives across much of the surface. The beast's head is elongated and its snout curves downwards and back upwards underneath. Subtle moulding represents the end of the upper and lower jaws, from which protrudes a long tongue. This widens as it extends to touch the underside of the beast's head, closing the loop and forming a circular aperture 3.90mm in diameter. The creature's mouth is formed from a single incised line following the curve of the muzzle. The mouth itself is contained within an incised bo…
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croydon Parish Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E89D32
Object type: DRINKING HORN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Silver drinking horn terminal dating from the early medieval late Saxon period 10th to 11th century AD. Surface metal analysis conducted by the British Museum's Department of Conservation and Scientific Research indicated an approximate silver content for the terminal of 92-94%, the remainder being copper, gold and lead, and for a surviving rivet of 98.5 - 99.5% silver, the remainder being copper and lead. The terminal weighs 30.1 grams (including rivet). The terminal is in the form of a slightly tapered socket terminating in a cast, three-dimensional animal head probably repres…
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burton in Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-65D307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius in excellent condition. Dated to 207 BC, this coin is the earliest single find of a denarius recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme to date. Obverse depicts the Head of Roma and the reverse depicts the galloping Dioscuri and crescent. Mint of Rome RRC 57/2.
Created on: Monday 15th June 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-784136
Object type: CART FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman cart fitting terminal in the form of an eagle's head, dating from AD 43 - 125 (length: 20mm; width: 22.5mm; thickness of metal: 2mm; weight: 14.83g). The eagle's head is hollow and has been broken in antiquity immediately below the bird's beak. The head comprises of a protruding platform/ crest at the top of the head, which extends outwards and overhangs above the incised eyes. The platform/ crest is delicately decorated with a series of incised feathers of different sizes. Each of these feathers are comprised of an outer U-shaped incised outline …
Created on: Monday 22nd September 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Gloucestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-E9E1F6
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy miniature votive axe (AD43-410). The axe-head is trapezoidal in plan, tapering in width from the cutting edge to the butt; the upper edge is curved. The handle is oval in section 24.64mm long. The object has been cast in one piece and designed to appear as if the handle passes through the socketed axe-head. The axe is undecorated. Patchy mid-green patina with areas of red brown base metal showing through. Dimensions: length 34.23mm, width 24.25mm; thickness 1.36mm; weight 3.11g
Created on: Monday 20th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-E93EF6
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy miniature votive axe (AD43-410). The axe-head is wedge-shaped, with the butt of the axe head rectangular in section and 5.27mm thick, decreasing to 1.05mm at the blade. In profile it increases in width from 7.48mm at the butt, to 11.91mm. The handle, which is rounded in section, is 37.44mm long and has been cast to appear to pass through the axe head. The axehead is decorated on one side with a semi-circle of concave dots, surrounding a single dot. The reverse is plain. Mid green patina Dimensions: length 37.44mm; width (of axehead); 27.00mm; thickness (of axehe…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-4F2E17
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy openwork terminal. The terminal has a rounded end that tapers towards the bottom (from 9.37mm to 5.61mm). The flat lower edge has an apparently unworn break with the same dark green patina as the surface. Within the terminal is an openwork motif of a stylised human figure gripping two upright rods which may be spears, staves or lurs (long trumpets). The figure has eyes and mouth depicted, and appears to be wearing a robe with a horizontal band, possibly a belt. The arms are bent outwards at the elbows and end in large hands. There appea…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-07A2A4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Anglo-Saxon zoomorphic terminal made of silver and partly gilded The terminal is hollow-cast, with a pyramidal socket of rectangular section which would perhaps originally have held a wooden rod. On the narrower sides are two 4mm-long tapering extensions, which could have accommodated ridges on the rod. These are also zoomorphic, and although worn, the shape of the muzzles, the eyes and upright ears can still be made out. A single large silver rivet with a rounded head is still in situ across the socket, running between the wider sides of the rectangle. The tapering end is in th…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-046805
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy ring-headed pin (early - middle Iron Age). The pin has a tapering shank with a circular section; it is broken across the shank and the pointed end is missing. The shank curves intentionally below the head. The pin has an even dark-green patina. Similar to no. 266 but without the decorative head swelling.(MacGregor 1976).
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-544E73
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy pin with the head in the form of a human head and upper torso. The face has somewhat triangular eyes, a straight nose and a simple line for the mouth. The hairstyle consists of a finely incised plait which encircles the head. From the back of the head protrudes a curved crest with a plait along it and a circular hole through it. A line runs around the neck and one wrist of the figure, possibly signifying jewellery. Ring and dot has been used to signify breasts and the figure stands with one hand on its hip and the other on the stomach. The body ends with an incised band…
Created on: Friday 4th July 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Ilsley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP881
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A series E continental sceatta.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BERKSHIRE WEST ILSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP848
Object type: BOW BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Broad head, fairly straight-sided bow, waisted slightly in centre and expanding slightly at foot. Six-reeded bow. Vertical linear groove on wing edge. The separate six-turn spring is encased. Casing damaged. Pin intact. Catchplate damaged.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BERKSHIRE WEST ILSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP849
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Finger-ring formed from bracelet fragment. Rectangular section, with eye terminal from a hook-and-eye clasp. Decoration consists of median groove which terminates in double vertical incised lines followed by circular stamp. Smooth even patina on internal surface, slightly pitted external surface.
Created on: Thursday 1st March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BERKSHIRE WEST ILSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL124
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman bronze coin cut in half
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BERKSHIRE WEST ILSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.