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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-4DAEF0
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'Norse' bell dating from the early-medieval period, c. AD 850 - 1050. The cast bell is of hexagonal cross-section and is incomplete, missing the clapper and part of the upper loop. The now incomplete loop is integrally cast which projects from the top of the bell. The remaining stubs of the loop suggest that the perforation was oval. The sides of the bell are straight and tapering which divide into six evenly spaced faces with shallow U-shaped notches at the base. The base is damaged and worn. No decoration on the faces of the bell remain. The interi…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarborough Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-102A75
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bell fragment. Fragment of a typical Viking bell, corroded. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000 Height: 24.2mm, Width: 20.2mm, Thickness: 1.2mm, Weight: 3.90gms
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-82D1A6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval "Norse" copper alloy bell dating from AD 850 - 1050. The cast bell is of hexagonal cross-section and is almost complete. The length is 24mm, it has a maximum surviving width of 22mm by 19mm and a weight of 6.44g. The loop is rectangular (6mm long,7mm wide and 2mm thick) and integral with a circular perforation (1.7mm diameter). There is iron corrosion around the perforation. The bell wall is 0.99mm thick. The six flat walls have patches of brown patina but the walls do not appear to have any decoration. The interior of…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C96C5A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval "Norse" copper alloy bell dating from AD 850 - 1050. The cast bell is of hexagonal cross-section and is incomplete, missing most of the original edge. The surviving length is 30.8mm, it has a maximum surviving width of 24.4mm by 17.6mm and a weight of 7.2g. The loop is rectangular (6.6mm long, 5.7mm wide and 1.3mm thick) and integral with a circular perforation (1.7mm diameter). There is a suggestion of a subtle moulded collar around the base of the loop. The bell wall is 1.3mm thick. It has two parallel bands of ring and dot de…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-A1852C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell of the Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (c. AD 850-1000). The artefact consists of an open circular cone with pointed apex which forms and integral, incomplete suspension loop. A raised circumferential ring sits approx. 2mm higher than the open base of the bell. The artefact has become slightly misshapen and squashed on one side, probably as the result of post-depositional factors. The bell has lost its internal clapper. Haldenby and Richards (2016, 4.4.2) note that such bells are likely of decorative use, and since they are found…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DUR-6531C7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell of the Early Mediaval (Anglo-Scandinavian) period (AD850-1000) The cast bell is faintly hexagonal in form with at the apex an incomplete suspension loop,below this is a small step leading to the body,this is fragmented on one side, the other side showing  a plain edge. No decoration can  be seen on the bell.The interior of the bell has the stub of the missing clapper. The interior has considerable iron corrosion staining, presumably from the clapper. The surface has a pale to mid green patina and is worn and corroded. Haldenby and R…
Created on: Monday 24th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-84F426
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy with brown patina, bell. Viking bell, mangled. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1000 Height: 22.6mm, Width: 17.8mm, Weight: 3.46gms
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: NLM-4BF048
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bell. Small plain Viking bell. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1100 Height: 20.6mm, Width: 19.1mm, Thickness: 1.7mm, Weight: 4.78gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-48F6E8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, pale green, bell. Viking, with ring and dot. Viking angled bell, drilled ring-dot decoration. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 900-1100 Height: 32.8mm, Width: 22.1mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 6.81gms
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D985A9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bell. Traces of iron on interior; thin cast sheet metal Height: 25.4mm, Width: 23mm
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-D95426
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy, no surface treatment. Traces of iron rust on top of bell interior. Height: 31.8mm, Width: 25mm, Thickness (wall): 1.3-1.5mm
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-468AF9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bell. Cast pyramidal open bell with four flattened faces converging on a solid loop; split, and encrusted with Vaseline. It is consequently uncertain whether dark patches on the surface represent treatment with oil in antiquity or a degraded patina. The pyramidal form is associated with Viking-Age activity. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000 Height: 31.5mm, Width: 21.3mm, Thickness (wall): 1mm, Weight: 6.46gms
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryther', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-25ACEB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hand bell of probable Early Medieval date, AD 700 - 1100. It has a rounded rectangular opening at the base, and tapers to the top so the two main faces are rectangular and the sides are triangular. It was made by folding a sheet of iron, so there is a seam down the centre of each side. There are two broken projections from the top, which were probably part of a ring handle; one can be seen extending into the inside of the bell too. The clapper is missing. The surface is rusted and has lumps of corrosion. There is no visible copper surface, so it is not possible to say if the b…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-6CC7E4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, very badly distorted, severely torn and openly splayed Late Saxon copper alloy bell. Of the hexagonal body, three sides and parts of two others are present, but with nothing remaining of the lower edge. The suspension loop is complete and traces of the iron crown staple survive on the inside. The original dimensions cannot be estimated. Weight 3.0g. Perhaps of Norse origin (Mainman and Rogers 2000, 2599, fig.1294) or possibly from Eastern England (Griffiths, D. in Griffiths et al. 2007, 69-70). 10th century. Field JBu14
Created on: Sunday 30th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2022
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Record ID: NARC-3F3631
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Bell of probable Early-Medieval date (AD 900-1066). The object is composed of a single sheet of copper alloy with a pointed upper and expanded flat lower surface. The object has a hexagonal-shaped body with distinct ridges running the length of each of the edges. There is no indication of an upper suspension loop. The lower surface has minor chipping and abrasions. There is retained guiding across portions of the outer surface. The metal is pitted and is a mid reddish-brown in colour. It is probably early-medieval in date, 10th - 11th century. A similarly…
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3D73E7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval copper alloy bell probably of Viking type and of 10th century date The cast bell is of hexagonal form and is fragmentary, missing the mouth and much of the sides (with a surviving length of 27.7mm, a maximum surviving depth of 21.2mm and a weight of 3.9g). The loop is rectangular (17mm long, 6.9mm wide and 3.8mm thick) with a circular perforation (3.2mm diameter) with has adhering iron corrosion. There is the suggestion of a subtle moulding around the base of the loop. The bell is sheet metal (1.0mm thick) and was of faceted hexagonal form. There is no decoration d…
Created on: Monday 22nd February 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-428A03
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bell. A long thin conical bell made by rolling sheet of thickness 0.4mm, probably with a butted seam but now disrupted. An oval loop, perhaps hammered and then drilled with a hole of diameter 3.5mm, is set at the narrower end. Bent and squashed. Probably for attachment to clothing or harness. The form does not appear amongst waterfront finds from London, though it is not so distinctive as the markedly triangular facetted bells of Viking Age date. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 1000-1100. Length: 33mm, Width: 12.6mm, Weight (with trapped soil): 3.27gms
Created on: Friday 31st January 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-6152E3
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy bell, dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 900 - 1100. The bell is broken, with only the top and attachment loop and some of the sides still remaining. the clapper is missing, and there are old breaks along the lower edge. The item is triangular in form and hexagonal in section, with the remaining body of the bell being composed of six facets. At the narrow terminal of these facets, at the top of the bell, is a collar ridge separating the body from the rectangular tab, in which there is a hole in the centre for attachment. The surface patina is dark green and g…
Created on: Friday 28th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-8EA18A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bell of Early-Medieval date (AD 900-1100). The bell chamber is hexagonal with straight sides tapering steeply towards the top, where it is surmounted by a deep groove which would have formed an attachment loop. The six sides that surround the open bottom end are concave, giving the bell a fluted appearance, and have incurved bases, creating a knop or foot on each of the six corners, two of these knops are fully retained the rest being partially retained due to abraded breaks. Within one of the walls of the bell is a single sub-circular perforation. The bell'…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D766DB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable fragment of an Early Medieval iron bell. The fragment appears to be from the crown, shoulder and narrow side of the bell. The crown is incomplete but is currently rectangular in plan. The shoulder slopes from the crown at the narrow side and also down one of the flanking sides.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D75FAB
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable fragment of an Early Medieval iron bell. The fragment appears to be from the crown, shoulder and narrow side of the bell. The crown is incomplete but is currently rectangular in plan. The shoulder slopes from the crown at the narrow side and also down one of the flanking sides. An iron shank appears to pass through the crown and is visible underneath, though this area is obscured by corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D73857
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable fragment of an Early Medieval iron bell. The fragment appears to be from the opening of the bell. The fragment is triangular in plan, slightly curved, with only the lower edge being original. The fragment appears to be sheet iron and is folded over at the base. The iron appears to be brazed with copper. The interior of the fragment is coated with thick iron corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D72932
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable fragment of an Early Medieval iron bell. The fragment appears to be part of the crown and shoulder. The fragment is made of sheet iron; all sides are incomplete, but the fragment tapers and curves over at the top to form a shoulder. The fragment seems to be from the narrow side of the bell.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D721A9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable fragment of an Early Medieval iron bell. The fragment appears to be just under half of the crown. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and is arched in section. An incomplete iron shank passes through the top, perhaps representing one part of the suspension loop of the bell.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D59DE6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval copper brazed iron bell. The fragment comprises part of the crown and shoulder of the bell, and also of the handle. The bell appears to be made of iron sheet brazed with copper. The bell is irregularly broken around the body. The crown is sub-rectangular in plan and flares to the breaks on all sides. The handle loop is semi-circular and is covered with light-brown concretion. This concretion also covers one side of the bell, and the interior too. The concretion changes to a dull purple-brown colour towards the break, where it also comprises flecks of char…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D55741
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and incomplete Late Saxon copper alloy bell, squashed and broken hexagonal body, with remains of scalloped lower edge and traces of ring-and-dots on each face, broken across perforation at apex. Contains corroded remains of iron crown staple and clapper. Extant height 24mm. Weight 4.84g. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers (2000), 2599, fig.1294. Probably of Norse origin, 10th century.
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-4509A8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early medieval copper alloy 'Norse' bell. The object is triangular in form and hexagonal in cross section, being formed of six triangular panels each terminating with a knop at the corner. The apex is incomplete and has a moulded collar. The triangular panels are covered with fine horizontal scratches or grooves. This type of bell is described as a 'Norse' bell because of their association with Scandinavian sites and date to the period 900-1100. Similar examples include NLM-0A3A38 and LIN-C65B75. Reference Mainman & Rogers, 2000, "Craft, Industry and Everyday Li…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-9AC144
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval copper brazed iron bell. The fragment comprises part of the crown and shoulder of the bell, and also part of the handle. The crown appears to have been oval in plan. An iron shank passes theough the crown near the shoulder and rises above to the break. The shoulder flares outwards. The item is corroded, but a small patch of copper alloy is visible which suggests that this bells was copper brazed. Indeed, although XRF analysis has not been undertaken on this example, the metal detectorist noted that the object gives a strong non-ferrous reading on his meta…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-9AB7E4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval copper brazed iron bell. The fragment comprises one shoulder and part of the crown and handle. The crown appears to have been oval in sub-rectangular in plan. The remains of an iron shank can be seen inside the bell. The shoulder flares outwards as it moves down the bell. The shoulder has a triangular fold. XRF analysis has not been undertaken on this example, the metal detectorist noted that the object gives a strong non-ferrous reading on his metal detector.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-86968E
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval copper brazed iron bell. The fragment comprises part of the crown and shoulder. The crown appears to have been a slender sub-rectangle shape. Part of the iron hand is visible above and below the corner of the crown. The shoulder gently flares as it moves down the bell. A triangular fold is visible at the top of the shoulder. XRF analysis has not been undertaken on this example, the metal detectorist noted that the object gives a strong non-ferrous reading on his metal detector.​
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-869053
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval copper brazed iron bell. The fragment comprises a small portion of the crown, and part of one shoulder. The crown appears to have been sub-rectangular in section. The shoulder hasd a raised area of corrosion roughly of triangular shape, which might suggest it has a folded tab. XRF analysis has not been undertaken on this example, the metal detectorist noted that the object gives a strong non-ferrous reading on his metal detector.​
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-86871E
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an Early Medieval copper brazed iron bell. The fragment comprises part of the crown and one shoulder. The crown appears to have been sub-rectangular in plan. The shoulder flares outwards and downwards. Copper plating is visible coating the iron core, suggesting this bell has been made via the copper brazing process.
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-6DF3FD
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell. Originally it would have had six sides, flaring outwards. Now part of one side is missing and has been crushed inwards. The lower edge is also missing. Extending from the apex is a small flattened suspension loop. A similar example is illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers (2000, 2599, fig.1294). These are probably of Anglo-Scandinavian origin and date to the 10th century. Length: 28.35mm, width: 20.19mm, thickness: 11.45mm, weight: 4.28g
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-19FE66
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron clapper from a bell. The shank is hexagonal in section and terminates with a swollen terminal also of hexagonal section. The suspension loop at the top is formed by a simple loop with the terminal partially coiled back around the shank. The clapper measures 140mm in length. The width of the shank is circa 11mm. The 'ball' measures circa 21mm in diameter. This clapper, which is likely to have come from a large hand-bell, was found in association with several other bell fragments of probable middle Saxon date, for example LIN-E97BD1, LIN-E86CFC, LIN-D8FC8C, and LIN-4B37F8.
Created on: Monday 14th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-EDB683
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five fragments of an iron hand-bell, or perhaps several iron hand-bells. All pieces appear to be brazed with copper-alloy ((Bourke 1980; 1983). The two fragments represent both shoulders of the crown. The first is rectangular in plan, gently sloped, and with rounded sides. The face of the bell gently flares outwards. A large lump of iron corrosion is visible beneath the shoulder, and this extends 12mm above it vertically. This probably represents one end of the handle. The width of the crown is 17mm and the length is 25mm. Copper plating is visible on the exterior of the shoulder a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E97BD1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron hand-bell (Bourke 1980; 1983). Only part of the crown and a fragment of the face survive. The surviving part is from the top of the bell, comprising the corner of the crown and extending approximately half to two-thirds along the crown. The crown is quadrangular in plan with gently rounded shoulders. a mass of iron corrosion is visible on the underside at the corner, and projecting from this mass is a small shank of circular section, representing the remains of the suspension loop for the clapper. The bell is highly corroded and much of the surface has laminated.…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E86CFC
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable fragment of an iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). Only part of the crown and a fragment of one corner survive. The surviving part of the crown appears to be from the corner. It is flat, and appears to have been quadrangular in plan. The surviving face gently flares outwards to the break below. The surface is heavily corroded, and a thick layer of iron is visible on the top and the underside of the crown, perhaps indicating where the handle loop was fitted. Patches of copper alloy plating are visible on the exterio…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D8FC8C
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). Only part of the crown and two of the faces survive. The crown is flat, and appears to have been quadrangular in plan. The two surviving faces gently flare outwards to the breaks below. The surface is heavily corroded, but patches of copper alloy plating are visible on the exterior and the interior. The crown measures 33mm x 25mm. The length measures 59mm. The weight is 37.39g Copper-brazed iron bells of quadrangular form originated in Ireland in the 7th century, and…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D87B7D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). Only part of two faces and the mouth survive. The wider face flares to the mouth; the perimeter of the mouth is angled slightly outwards. The face is covered by extensive patches of iron corrosion, but patches of copper-alloy plating are visible on both the interior and exterior. The original dimension of the bell is unclear. Copper-brazed iron bells of quadrangular form originated in Ireland in the 7th century, and continued in production until the 10th century (Bour…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-D7BED6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). Only part of one corner survives, with three faces represented below. The crown is flat and appears to have been quadrangular in form. An iron shank - probably the remains of the handle - is visible above and below the crown in the corner. The face flares to the break below; the corner is rounded. The wider face has a mass of iron corrosion that forms a criss-cross pattern, which may indicate textile. This is potentially important, as Tim Young has established the use of te…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Louth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-784349
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper alloy bell, 28mm in length, 26mm wide and 15mm thick with a weight of 7.41grams. The object is triangular in form and hexagonal in cross section and is incomplete. It is missing its apex, clapper and part of its lower edge. The object is formed of six triangular panels and those which are complete have a concave lower edge, forming points at each corner. This type of bell is described as a 'Norse' bell because of their association with Scandinavian sites and date to the period 900-1100. Similar examples include NLM-0A3A38 LIN-C65B75. …
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2016
Last updated: Sunday 10th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-B52196
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments from the same Early Medieval hand-bell, dating to the period c.AD 600-900. The largest fragment comprises the top of the bell. It is rectangular in plan, flat, and measures 43 x 38mm. The perimeter of the bell curves downwards on all sides to form the body of the bell, which if retaining its present shape would mean that it was sub-rectangular in section. Part of the bell wall survives as a separate fragment, which measures 39 x 23 x 6mm. The bell is made of iron, but an extensive coating of copper-alloy is visible on both the interior and the exterior. This suggests …
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B4CBE1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four copper alloy fragments of an Early Medieval copper-fused iron handbell, dating to the period c.AD 600-900. The largest fragment appears to be from the corner of the crown. Although fragmentary, the crow appears to have been quadrangular. A fragment of the side wall of the face survives. A projection is present at the corner of the top and terminates in a worn break, perhaps forming the remains of the loop. The other three fragments are broadly rectangular in plan. All fragments are undecorated and have a brown patina on the surface, covered with heavy iron corrosion. Patches of c…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-99FB4B
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy and iron incomplete early-medieval bell. The bell is formed of sheet copper-alloy with iron sheet on the interior and exterior. The bell is 45.6mm in height and has a complete D shaped projecting loop which is rectangular in cross section (8.3m m wide and 4.45mm thick). Below the loop the bell is 9.35mm wide and 39.05mm and widens and expands to the base where it is 37.95mm in length and 36.2mm wide and 1.85mm thick. Internally there is the remains of a iron projection, the majority of which is now missing. Cormac Bourke comments: This latest find, although it's s…
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2015
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-209C25
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon copper alloy bell, squashed and broken hexagonal body, with scalloped lower edge, perforation at apex. Height 10mm. Weight 5.24g. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers (2000), 2599, fig.1294. Probably of Norse origin, 10th century.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D3EDB1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Early Medieval copper alloy bell possibly from a harness for a horse. It is an elongated hexagon in plan and sub triangular in profile. There are small knops or feet at the ends of the longer edges. The damaged, and possibly distorted, body is surmounted by a lozenge shaped suspension loop. This is 17mm high, 20mm wide, with an internal diameter of 11mm. The clapper is lost and the lower edge of the body is damaged. No close parallel has been found so far, but the suspension loops form is suggestive of a Roman (e.g. SUR-E23AFD) or possibly Medieval date, while the body form i…
Created on: Friday 26th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-5EEFBC
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, distorted and abraded Late Saxon copper alloy "Norse" bell with traces of an iron crown staple. All of the lower part and the suspension loop are missing. Extant height c.21mm. 10th century.
Created on: Friday 15th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-C65B75
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy hexagonal 'norse' clapper bell of Early Medieval date. It is missing the clapper due to old breaks, now worn. The sides are divided into six evenly spaced straight faces with shallow U-shaped notches at the base. At the top is an incomplete integrally cast rectangular suspension loop. Inside the bell are traces of iron corrosion, probably from the now missing clapper. There are similar examples recorded on the PAS database (LIN-E4CF66), (NMS-906EA4), (NMS-116451), (PUBLIC-4EFBB6).
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EFE07D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete bell of medieval date. It is six sided with a missing loop; the base is incomplete. There is no clapper remaining although there is iron staining present. The outside has a dark green patina.The breaks are old. This type of bell is known as a 'Norse' bell (Schoenfelder and Richards 2011) and dates to the late 9th to late 11th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D6C4A1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) cast white-metal 'Norse' clapper bell (c. 900-c. 1000). This bell is broadly conical in form with a relatively large rectangular suspension loop at the top. The body of the bell has seven facets of uneven size. Inside, at the apex, an iron loop is presumably for the suspension of a clapper. The outer surface is dull and silvery and the inner surface is largely covered with off-white corrosion products. The iron loop is corroded and in poor condition. A portion of the lower part of the body is missing due to breaks. Height: 23.…
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ECD886
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy hexagonal norse clapper bell of Early Medieval date. It is missing the clapper due to old breaks, now worn. The sides are divided into six evenly spaced straight faces with shallow U-shaped notches at the base. The front face is decorated with incised longitudinal lines at the casting seams. At the top there is an integrally cast rectangular suspension loop with a central circular hole. Inside the bell are traces of iron corrosion, probably from the now missing clapper. This bell measures 28.92mm in height, 23.77mm in length, 20.43mm in width, 1.47mm …
Created on: Tuesday 11th March 2014
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4B37F8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a small iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). The bell is quadrangular in plan and has a slightly domed crown. Only a fragment of the corner of the crown survives. The top contains a circular hole, perhaps representing where one end of cross-piece was inserted. Traces of copper alloy corrosion are visible on the interior and exterior indicating that this bell was made using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). The face of the wall survives on three sides, though very incompletely so. All sides of t…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-4B30F1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). The bell is quadrangular in plan with a flat crown (top); only approximately one quarter of the crown survives. A circular patch of iron corrosion is visible at the top, perhaps representing the remains of the cross-piece (handle). This corrosion extends as a short stump underneath, and is visible on the top also. Two fragments of the face survive, both of which flare to the breaks below, thus probably originally giving the mouth of the bell a quadrangular form. Patches of …
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A1CAA6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bell. Sheet metal bell of triangular or pyramidal form with traces of a paired incised line decoration around its mouth, possibly with a butted seam though now split and severely squashed. The reddish tint is often associated with Anglo-Scandinavian metalwork. Suggested date: possibly Early Medieval, 900-1050. Height: 21.9mm, Width: 22mm, Thickness (sheet): 0.8mm, Weight: 2.59gms.
Created on: Thursday 30th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-0A3A38
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete copper-alloy bell of pyramidal six-sided shape (often known as a 'Norse' bell). The sheet metal is crimped to form a flat lug at the top, with an indentation suggesting a lost suspension loop at its apex. The lower part of the splayed body of the bell is bent and frayed. Suggested date: early-medieval, 900-1050. Height: 26mm, Width: 20.6mm, Thickness (wall): 0.7mm, Weight: 5.23g.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-3DA235
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy bell of early-medieval date (broadly 10th century). The bell is of hexagonal section, with straight sides tapering towards the top, where it is surmounted by a damaged projection which would have formed the lower part of a suspension loop. The six sides that surround the open bottom end are concave and have been turned inwards to create a lobe on each of the six corners. Both inner and outer surfaces of the object are a greenish brown with a heavily corroded patina.
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4EFBB6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval copper-alloy bell. The bell chamber is of hexagonal section, tapering towards the top, where it is surmounted by a damaged loop. Inside the bell is a large amount of iron corrosion probably due to the corrosion of the clapper. Two sides of the bell have been slightly squashed inwards. The object has a green patina. This type of bell is sometimes known as a "Norse" bell, and is characteristic of the Danelaw and Irish Sea region during the tenth century.
Created on: Saturday 16th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelvedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E4CF66
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy early medieval norse bell. The bell is missing the suspension loop and has a scalloped rim, which has a small crack around one point but is otherwise in one piece.
Created on: Friday 15th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-A8C3C1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Two joining fragments of a silver sheet pyramidical object of probably hexagonal outline. The apex is missing but the greater parts of three sides and a fragment of the fourth are extant. At the base of each side a V-shaped cut-out is flanked by two very subtle scallops. Height more than 21.2mm. Width at base c.15mm. Weight 1.50g. Perhaps a version of the Norse bell more familiar in copper alloy (Mainman and Rogers 200, 2599 and 2649, fig. 1294 no. 10528). One possible example in silver comes from Rampton, Notts (NLM-C90184). 10th century.
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-71C370
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy hexagonal pyramidal bell dating to the Early Medieval period. The bell has been squashed flat and is incomplete. One side of the bell is missing, as is the clapper. The top of the object has a rectangular projection with a broken attachment loop at the top. The object has a reddish green patina and is in poor condition. This type of bell is sometimes known as a 'Norse' bell, and is characteristic of the Danelaw and Irish Sea region during the tenth century. A similar example comes from Meols (Griffiths et al 2007, 75, no. 390).
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B17DA7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small iron hand-bell plated with copper-alloy using the 'fusion-plating process' (Bourke 1980; 1983). The bell is corroded but appears to be made from a single piece of iron that has been folded in two; the seam, which is located to the side, is now open and was presumably once riveted together. The bell has pulled shoulders, which results in a very narrow apex. In plan the bell is sub-oval. A ring was set in the top of the bell which served both as a handle and for a suspension of the clapper. The former is evidenced by two small knobs of iron at the apex; the latter is perhaps …
Created on: Friday 15th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Louth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-948BC7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early-Medieval copper-alloy bell. The damaged bell chamber would originally have been of hexagonal section, with straight sides tapering towards the flat top, where there is a damaged loop. The sides surrounding the basal opening are heavily damaged, but what remains suggests that they were of typical form for this type of bell; slightly concave, with a lobe extending from each of the six corners. The clapper is absent, although there is a possible pair of wire holes within the unidentified, hard, black substance located on the underside of the apex. The outer surface of the bell r…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-948053
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early-Medieval copper-alloy bell. The bell chamber is of hexagonal section with straight sides tapering steeply towards the top, where it is surmounted by a damaged rounded loop. The six sides that surround the open bottom end are concave, giving the bell a fluted appearance, and have incurved bases. creating a knop or foot on each of the six corners. The bell's clapper is missing but two small holes, set within an unidentified substance beneath the point on the inside, mark its original position. The outer surfaces of the bell are corroded in places and possibly bear traces of a b…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-09C695
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron bell, of probable Early Medieval dating. Bells during the Anglo-Saxon period were usually made from a single piece of sheet iron, folded in two, with the seams riveted or joined with copper alloy brazing metal. The brazing metal tends to cover the body on the majority of all known examples. Small iron bells were probably hung around the necks of beasts, but large bells were probably used to summon the faithful to prayer.Examples have been found at Barking Abbey, York and Flixborough. (Ottoway, unpub, Products of the blacksmith in Mid-Late Anglo-Saxon England).
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D87483
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible bell fragment. Cast concavo-convex fragment from the body of a conical or pyramidal object; a rib in low relief runs along the convex surface at the point where it curves or changes angle more sharply. This may be a fragment from a small bell; the angular form is characteristic of Viking-Age settlements. Suggested date: Possibly Early Medieval, 850-1100. Length: 16.1mm, Width: 14.3mm, Thickness: 1mm, Weight: 1.18gms
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bigby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-906EA4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon copper alloy "Norse" bell of hexagonal section with circular suspension loop, remains of iron clapper, three stamped ring-and-dots on each face and scalloped lower edge. See Mainman and Rogers 2000, 2599. Height 22.5mm. Width 27.5mm.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Friday 5th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Narford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-0162E8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bell of early-medieval date. The body of the bell is hexagonal in shape with small rounded lobe terminals projecting from the corner of each facet resulting in a fluted edge. From the apex of the bell an integrally cast trapezoidal suspension loop extends with a small central piercing. The surface of the bell is decorated with a series of irregularly space ring and dot designs. The clapper no longer remains. The metal is a dark brownish-green colour and is worn. The bell is 30.9mm long, 27.2mm wide, 17.6mm thick and weighs 7.8g. Similar examples ca…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-A93217
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy bell of Early-Medieval date. Most of the bell chamber survives with just the bottom edges being uneven due to breaks. It is faceted and tapers towards the top, where there should be a loop but this is now missing. The artefact is heavily corroded. A similar bell was found at Meols, Cheshire (Griffiths et al 2007: 69/pl. 75, no. 390). They are increasingly thought to be characteristic of the Danelaw in the 10th century (for further discussion, see Griffiths et al 69-70).
Created on: Tuesday 17th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0898F4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian bell 8th/12th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The bell is complete, the height is 68mm, the mouth is oval with a width of 72.4mm, the depth is 55.5mm. The inside chamber has part of the loop remaining but the top of the loop is missing and has a 3.3mm thick wall
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LEA GREEN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0888B1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian bell 8th/12th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The bell has an odd formed loop. The width of the mouth is 85.4mm+, the damaged depth of mouth of opening 54.4mm. The surviving depth of the bell is 82.0mm. The depth of the loop is 38.8mm. The loop has an odd section 9.4mm wide and 8.9mm deep strangely shaped with a flange at either side, joint at one side and ring on the inside for the suspension which is probably an extension of the loop. The wall section of the bell is 4.5mm and the base is lost.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LEA GREEN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-E71704
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy bell of Early-Medieval date. Just over half survives. It is hexagonally faceted and tapers with slightly concave sides towards the top, where there is a loop with a large circular aperture and horizontal upper edge. Below this loop, within the bell chamber, are two damaged prongs from the clapper attachment. The artefact is heavily corroded. It measures 24.5mm high, 21.6mm wide and weighs 2.84g. A similar bell was found at Meols, Cheshire (Griffiths et al 2007: 69/pl. 75, no. 390). They are increasingly thought to be characteristic of the Danelaw in the 1…
Created on: Thursday 27th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C90184
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Possible Hacksilver. Fragment of silver sheet, with scalloped edge, two vertical folds and two vertically incised lines on its external surface. A tiny circular hole (diameter c.1mm) at the end of one of the incised lines may relate to its attachment; given the size this might have been sewn or tied to clothing or a bead string. Alternatively, the folds and incised lines might suggest this to be a fragment from a small pyramid-shaped bell. The collection of scrap silver is also characteristic of the Viking Age period. Suggested date: Early Medieval: 800-1100. Length: 16.71mm,…
Created on: Friday 26th March 2010
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-A6C5B6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy bell with a hexagonal-shaped body. All that survives is the top portion of half of the apex of the bell and the loop on the apex proper. The facets of the bell are visible. The loop is circular, with a circular pierced hole. The metal is pitted and is a mid reddish-brown in colour. It is probably early-medieval in date, 10th - 11th century. A similarly shaped one was found in a late 10th century deposit from York.
Created on: Friday 12th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-91C7D4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast copper alloy hexagonal pyramidal bells dating to the Medieval period. The base of the broken attachment loop remains at the top of the object. The base of the bell has broken resulting in an irregular shape. Inside the bell is a large amount of iron corrosion probably due to the corrosion of the pea. The object has a dark green patina. The second bell is a fragment of a cast copper alloy hexagonal pyramidal bell. One side of the bell has broken away and the remaining sides have been squashed inwards. The top of the bell has a rectangular projection which is broken and woul…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7ECE18
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, cast copper-alloy bell with a hexagonal-shaped body. At the terminal of each of facets there is a rounded lobe, now either damaged or rolled under. The bell is misses part of the base. There is an integral rectangular suspension loop at the apex, it is pierced. The metal is pitted and is a mid greenish-brown in colour. It is probably early-medieval in date, 10th - 11th century. A similarly shaped one was found in a late 10th century deposit from York (Mainman and Rogers; 2000; 2599). Similar to YORYM-7EA6F8 and YORYM-D84BF5 both found at Snape with Thorpe (North Yorkhire).
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hutton Conyers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-52DE15
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hexagonal pyramidal bell. The panels have been squashed inwards and the clapper is missing. Only a small amount of the attachment loop remains. It has a dark blackish green patina. This type of bell is characteristic of the Danelaw and Irish Sea region during the tenth century.
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stamford Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FD6167
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, cast copper-alloy bell with a hexagonal-shaped body. At the terminal of each of the angles on the hexagon there is a small lobed extension. The bell is misses part of the base, due to breaks, this has resulted in two lobed extensions being broken off. There is an integral rectangular suspension loop at the apex, it is pierced and this is off-centre. The metal is pitted and is a mid greenish-brown in colour. It is probably early-medieval in date, 10th - 11th century. A similarly shaped one was found in a late 10th century deposit from York (Mainman and Rogers; 2000; …
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-D48443
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Early Medieval Anglo Scandinavian bell. The hexagonal body has a fluted lower edge and tapers to a semi-circular integral suspension loop at the apex. One side of the bell is missing and although none of the clapper survives, there is some iron staining inside the bell which suggests that the clapper was iron. The length is 28.0mm, the maximum surviving diameter of the mouth is 24.9mm and the weight is 8.01g.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C768B8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete small, cast copper-alloy bell with a hexagonal-shaped body. The bell has been flattened and misses part of the base, due to breaks. At the end of each angle of the hexagonal-shaped body there is a rounded projection. There is an integral circular suspension loop at the apex. The metal is pitted and is a mid reddish-brown in colour. It is probably early-medieval in date, 10th - 11th century. A similarly shaped one was found in a late 10th century deposit from York (Mainman and Rogers; 2000; 2599). Similar to YORYM-7EA6F8 and YORYM-D84BF5 both found at Snape with Tho…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B62714
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Small copper alloy hexagonal pyramidal bell. It is characteristic of the Danelaw and Irish Sea area in the 10th Century. It is undecorated and one pannel is damaged. The clapper is intact.
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-AA80A0
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Saxon copper alloy bell. The bell has a hexagonal body with worn traces of three ring-and-dots on each face. The suspension loop at the apex is largely missing. The rim is damaged but each 'side' would have been concave. In the centre is the corroded remains of the iron staple for missing clapper on inside. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers (2000) Finds from Anglo-Scandinavian York, 2599, fig.1294. Probably of Norse origin, 10th century.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-1D57D7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval Anglo-Scandinavian cast copper alloy clapper bell, incomplete. Rectangular loop (length 8mm, width 6.2mm, thickness 1.6mm thinning towards the top to 0.6mm) with off-centre circular piercing (diameter 1.8mm); most of the lower half of the hexagonal wall of the bell is missing. Reddish-brown surface. The bell is squashed almost flat and is filled with soil. Length 31.6mm, width 17.1mm, thickness 5.9mm, weight 3.36g. A similar hexagonal bell is published in Wikinger Warager Normannen; Die Skandinavier und Europa 800-1200, 1992, SMPK p312-313 no.327c, from a 10th century bu…
Created on: Friday 24th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Barkwith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-5F1DD7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval Anglo-Scandinavian cast copper alloy hexagonal clapper bell, of the type often known as a 'Norse' bell. The bell is worn and incomplete; roughly 1/6th of the hexagonal wall of the bell is missing, and it is slightly squashed. Much of the rim is missing, but the bell is clearly conical with slightly convex sides, faceted hexagonally, and rising to a rectangular loop at the apex which is broken across the circular perforation. There is a small collar around the base of the loop. The clapper is missing, but there is a neat circular hole through the wall of the bell near th…
Created on: Wednesday 15th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ticknall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-116451
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon bell, hexagonal body, with scalloped lower edge, corroded remains of iron staple for missing clapper on inside, recessed lug broken below perforation for suspension at apex, 24 x >26mm. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers (2000) Finds from Anglo-Scandinavian York, 2599, fig.1294. Probably of Norse origin, 10th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-1048C7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon bell, copper-alloy hexagonal body with worn traces of three ring-and-dots on each face, damaged scalloped lower edge, corroded remains of iron staple for missing clapper on inside, collared perforated trapezoidal lug for suspension at apex, 23 x 34mm. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers (2000) Finds from Anglo-Scandinavian York, 2599, fig.1294. Probably of Norse origin, 10th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 19th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shouldham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-34F694
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a small cast copper alloy bell with what appears to have been a hexagonal-shaped body. The majority of the bell has broken away and is now missing, the rest is slightly flattened and bent out of shape. The remains of the base of what may have been an integral suspension loop can be seen at the apex, but this is now missing. Below this is a small hole through the top of one side of the bell. The metal is pitted and is a mid reddish-brown in colour. It is probably early-medieval in date, 10th - 11th century. A similarly shaped one was found in a late 10th century deposit f…
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sledmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-762D85
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy bell with a hexagonal-shaped body and the remains of the iron clapper corroded inside, but still attached. The drilled, square suspension loop also remains intact. Probably early-medieval in date, 10th century.
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2008
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Helperthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-D5D015
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Medieval Viking-period cast copper alloy hexagonal clapper bell, conical with slightly concave sides. Incomplete and distorted; the loop at the apex of the bell is missing, the rim is incomplete and the wall is bent inwards in places. No trace of the clapper or its means of attachment, apart from a small area of iron corrosion towards the apex. Five of the six faces are decorated with a single punched ring-and-dot - it is likely that the sixth face was also, but this is now obscured/worn. Dark green patina. Length 26.5mm, diameter (max) 23.3mm, width (squashed) c.17mm, weight …
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Erewash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7EA6F8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy bell of the type often known as a 'Norse' bell. dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is formed of a single piece of thin metal in an irregular hexagonally faceted cone. There is damage to one half of the object, although it is largely intact. The rim appears to have been shaped into six points, one at the end of each angle. The loop and clapper are missing. Compare DENO-D5D015, DENO-5F1DD7, etc. 10th century.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-D84BF5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy bell dating to the Early Medieval period, of the type known as a 'Norse' bell. It has a hexagonally faceted cone shape with straight sides. The loop at the top of the cone is broken and largely missing. The bottom edge of the bell is crushed and torn, but it is still possible to see that the rim was straight with a small knop or foot at each angle. The object has a light brown patina. Similar examples are known from Coppergate in York and from the PAS database (e.g.DENO-C653A7).
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-F10CC2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy bell, probably dating to the Early Medieval period, between AD 400 - 1066 (length: 26mm; width: 16.5mm; thickness: 11mm; weight: 3.7g). This bell fragment would have been hexagonal in shape when complete. Only the top of the artefact survives with the stumped copper alloy remains of a suspension loop/ attachment at the tip. The six sides of the bell fragment are particular clear and three of the longest remaining sides have a single ring and dot pattern on them. It is impossible to indicate how big the artefact would have been when complete. Additio…
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-7DDBC3
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bell. It is conical in shape, with 6 sides meaning the base is hexagonal. The attachment loop has been cast integrally and is circular. Each face has a vertical row of three ring and dot pattern. The bell is broken unevenly before the base and the clapper is missing. This style of bell usually dates to the early Medieval period c.1000-1200. A similarly shaped one was found in a late 10th century deposit from York (Mainman and Rogers; 2000; 2599).
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-868446
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Late Saxon bell, hexagonal body, with remains of scalloped lower edge, corroded remains of iron staple for missing clapper on inside, recessed lug broken across perforation for suspension at apex, >21 x >27mm. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers 2000 Finds from Anglo-Scandinavian York, 2599, fig.1294. Possibly of Norse origin. 10th century.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Outwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-482168
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian Bell. Only two sides of the hexagonal body survive and incised with ring and dot decoration at the fluted lower edge. The apex has an integral but incomplete lug and inside the body, underneath the lug are traces of iron corrosion. The surviving length of the bell is 29.5mm, the surviving width is 11.8mm and the weight is 2.48g.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0B8F36
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Anglo-Scandinavian bell. The plain hexagonal body has a fluted lower edge and on one side the lower half is completely missing. The apex has an integral perorated lug covered with iron corrosion. The length of the bell is 32.3mm, the width is 21.7mm and the weight is 6.43g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-5E23D4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragmentary Late Saxon bell, broken hexagonal body, with scalloped lower edge, corroded remains of iron staple for missing clapper on inside, perforated trapezoidal lug for suspension at apex, 25 (reconstructed) x 29mm. Cf. example illustrated and discussed in Mainman and Rogers 2000 Finds from Anglo-Scandinavian York, 2599, fig.1294. Probably of Norse origin, 10th century.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Dunham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-C653A7
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Viking-period cast copper alloy hexagonally faceted clapper bell, 10th century. Complete trapezoidal handle or suspension loop with small perforation; raised collar at the junction of loop and the conical body of the bell. The sides are straight and decorated with two punched ring-and-dot motifs on each of the six faces. There is a rounded knop or foot on each of the angles at the rim. Within the top of the bell there are traces of an iron loop (for suspending the clapper), which appears to have been soldered in with lead alloy. Length 27.46mm, width 23.82mm, thickness 17.83mm, thickn…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldwincle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-EA95E2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Norse type clapper bell. The bell is conical in shape, terminating with a worn and damaged suspension loop. The sides of the bell are divided into six evenly spaced faceted faces. The angles between each of the faces extends down to give the bell a cusped lower edge. Each face is decorated with three incised dot-in-ring motifs arranged in a triangle. Traces of iron corrosion are present inside the bell, presumably from the iron clapper.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-B43BC4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Saxon/Early Medieval Clapper from bell, circular-sectioned shank with transverse perforation near upper end, expands to square section and decorated on each face with oblique line between dots and two transverse lines (oblique lines join at angles to zig-zag around the shank), the shank narrows but remains square-sectioned below decoration (for length of 13mm), 6 x 78mm, weight 17g.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horning', grid reference and parish protected.