Record ID: GLO-8563A6
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy purse frame fragment that has a triangular cross-section with a concave underside. On one face is a double set of alternating diagonal recessed lines. On the other side is a series of pierced hole to stitch a bag onto. Date 1400-1600.
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-4813BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
sliver penny possibly Henry VI or Edward IV Date 1422-1483. Obverse: crowned bust facing [...]X[...] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle [CIVI] [...]
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-9AE17C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded lead pointed-oval or vesica-shaped seal matrix. The declaration in the centre of the face and the surrounding inscription are obscured by corrosion. On the reverse is a branch style decoration consisting of three raised chevrons intersected by a central ridge, at one end is a rearward projecting tab.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-744A62
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy book mount. The has been made from a pressed sheet that has a domed centre with hollowed-back, a pierced central circular hole (3mm in diameter) would have held a rivet which is now missing. The basal flange is in the form of an elaborate quatrefoil with each arm made from a semicircular projection that has a pointed tip.   For similar items see PUBLIC-C6950E, WILT-D104AB and BM-E8EF94 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-7261D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II Class 11b Date 1310-1314 Minted in Canterbury   Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards E[DWA R A]NGL DNS HYB   Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/[TAS/CA]N/TAR 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0AAD8B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy standing weight of suggested medieval-post medieval date, AD 1350-1700. The conical weight is sub -circular in plan and broadly triangular in cross section, with a partially flared rim at the base The sides of the weight are steep and undecorated. The apex of the weight is slightly inset on one side and flattened with an oval hole perforating the body, now encrusted with dirt. The base of the weight is recessed, surrounding by a slightly protruding rim. The weight is creamy white/brown in colour. Dimensions: height: 37.90mm,  diameter: 35.08mm,  w…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-8B2520
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Richard III (1483-1485) Minted for the Archbishop Thomas Rotherham in York Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards, T and Key by neck [RICARD DEI GRA REX ANG] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI[TAS EBO]RA[CI] Note: this coin has a large, pierced hole at 2 o’clock on the obverse
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-7467D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is one half of a broken copper alloy buckle that has a D-shaped frame with an expanded forward edge whose face is decreased with ring-and-dots, the strap bar is missing. 1250-1400.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-73A1E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber and long rectangular neck, flanking the neck are two angled handles. The chamber is decorated with raised detailing consisting of, on the obverse, a raised design of a compass-drawn flower of four large pointed petals and four small petals in each angle with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-734A14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date that is circular in plan with a large central hole. Both sides are decorated with a series of radiating lines.  
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-387EA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a worn and damaged silver long cross penny dating from Edward III to Richard III 1327-1485. Obverse: no detail remains [...] Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle. CIVI[…]
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-243C6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry II type 1a-b date Aug 1180 - May 1181. Mint London by Philip Aimer Obverse: bust facing forward holding a sceptre, [HENRICVS R-EX] Reverse: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle. + FIL AIMER ON LVN Note: this coin has been folded in antiquity, most likely for use as a prayer or pilgrimage exposing the reverse while masking the obverse. Fortunately, this coin has not been unfolded.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-CEA9DF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The buckle frame and plate are present, but the pin is missing. The buckle frame is single looped, with an elaborate outer edge with a large knop on each corner. A sheet roller is present between both knops. Inward triangular knops are present underneath each outer knop. The back of the frame is recessed for the buckle plate. The buckle plate has been made from a piece of sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the strap bar and secured in place with two circular sectioned copper alloy rivets. Trac…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-CC5608
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1350). The brooch frame is present, the pin and any gems that were held in the collets are missing. The frame is circular with a D shaped cross section. The upper edges are bevelled. A constriction is present on the frame, which is where the pin would have been held. To either side of the constriction, at 3 and 9 o'clock, are two raised circular collets. Both are now empty, but have traces of a white substance, probably the remains of the adhesive. Between each of the collets, the frame has been decorated…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-CC008F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1450). Only the frame is present, the pin is missing. The annular brooch has a circular flat frame, with a constriction for the pin. The front of the brooch has been decorated with punched annulets. The reverse is undecorated. It has an external diameter of 19.3 mm, an internal diameter of 12.6 mm. The frame is 3.8 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar annular brooches, with different designs on the front, have been recorded…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-A3BEB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut farthing if of John Class 5a2 dated to 1204-1205 Minted in Winchester Obverse: bust facing forwards holding sceptre (top left remains) X-H Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle NCE
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-28A382
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy D-shaped buckle with a pointed forward edge that has a recess in the centre for the pin rest.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-288EEE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bar mount that has a D-shaped cross-section. There is a rivet hole at either end that still retain the copper alloy pin rivet, who’s head is flush with the bar. In the centre of the bare is a large circular hole the has internal chamfered sides, perhaps where it was drilled through from the rear.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-24B211
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy bar mount with a bulbous mid-section that has five recessed transverse lines that create four stripes. A small semicircle knop projects from the top and bottom edge, both have been pierced to accommodate a copper alloy rivet which is still retained.
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-EA0C80
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver cut half penny of Richard I to John, class 4, date 1195-1204, moneyer William. Obverse: bust facing forward holding a sceptre (only the top half remains, [HEN]-EX Reverse: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle. WILLEL
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.