Record ID: BH-74E9E3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy frame from a Medieval single-loop buckle. The frame is roughly 'D-shaped', extending to a pointed pin rest (off-centre) with transverse groove. The sides are of sub-rectangular section and the axis bar is offset. The piece measures 16.3mm long, 18.9mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 1.26g. Frames of this form were found at Meols, Cheshire, where they were assigned a late 14th century date (Griffiths et al 2007: 88/pl. 14, cf. nos. 494-497).
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-755631
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap loop, dating from the Medieval period. The artefact consists of a roughly 'D-shaped' frame, the curved upper and lower sides becoming horizontal a short distance from the vertical inner side. The point at which this transition occurs is marked by a pair of inward-pointing projections. The frame is of sub-rectangular section, the width and thickness gradually increasing towards the centre of the vertical outer side. The artefact measures 15.5mm long, 23.2mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 1.55g. Parallels for this strap loop, found in Meols, Cheshire, were assigne…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-757333
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy double-oval buckle, probably dating from the Late Medieval to early post-Medieval periods. The surviving side of the frame is roughly oval, its expanded vertical outer side decorated with five pairs of double transverse grooves and a corresponding scalloped edge. The axis bar is of trapezoidal section, the pin is missing and only a small portion of the other side of the frame remains. The buckle measures 20.5mm long, 29.6mm wide, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.64g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-758A56
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman brooch of Dolphin or 'T-shaped' variety, probably dating from the 1st century AD. The intact wing is of semicircular section and has a rounded end. At the centre there are the remains of a perforated lug. The remaining piece of the bow - the rest has been lost in antiquity - is of triangular section. The brooch measures 15.7mm long, 18.5mm wide and weighs 2.33g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-75DC12
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy artefact, probably representing a terminal from a Late Roman penannular bracelet or armlet. The surviving piece is of oval section, its widest point being at the inner end, where there is a vertical face. The width and height gradually decrease, towards the point where the object was broken in antiquity. The upper surface is decorated with a series of transverse grooves. The piece measures 19mm long, up to 7mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.44g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7600F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete bronze unit of Late Iron Age (c. 50 BC - c. 50 AD) date. Dimensions: 13.1mm diameter, 1mm thick; weight: 0.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-761692
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two-disc cloth seal, probably dating from the 17th or 18th century. The surface of one of the sub-circular discs bears a privy mark containing the letters 'T' and 'F', separated from each other by the shaft of a cross, which has an interlaced base. A folded connecting strip joins this disc to the other, which is blank. The artefact measures 25.4mm long, 21.6mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 7.88g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-765140
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two-disc cloth seal, probably dating from the 17th or 18th century. Both of the discs are damaged. The only design appears to be a relief-stamped privy mark containing the letters 'R' and 'B', which are separated by a vertical shaft with looped base. A folded connecting strip joins the two discs. The object measures 25.9mm long, 21.2mm wide, 3.8mm thick (undamaged part) and weighs 8.44g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-767AC7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead disc from a post-Medieval cloth seal. The disc is sub-oval and retains part of its connecting strip. The upper surface bears a relief-stamped crowned royal shield as employed from the reign of James I (1603-1625) to James II (1685-1688) and indicates that this was probably an alnage seal. The piece measures 21.1mm long, 15.6mm wide, 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-76B8E1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin (probably). The style and colour of this piece suggest a possible Roman to Medieval date. The head is sub-globular at the top and this tapers smoothly into the inverted-conical lower half. A fragment of the pin shaft protrudes from the base of the head. The heavily corroded artefact measures 18.2mm long, up to 7.4mm wide and weighs 3.04g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-76E5B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy single-loop, probably dating from the Medieval period. The frame is roughly 'D-shaped', has angled surfaces and widens towards a pointed pin rest with transverse groove. Behind the frame are the remains of an integrally cast forked spacer, the inner edges of which are stepped. The lower side of this spacer is intact, but bent, while the upper side has lost its tapering point. The flattened and tapering wire pin is attached at a central constriction, its point resting on the pointed pin rest. The artefact measures 40.5mm long, up to 25.1mm wide (frame), 4.5…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-76F914
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token of Medieval to post-Medieval date. The poorly cast token is sub-circular in plan, its convex upper surface bearing a relief-moulded cross with an unidentifiable symbol in each quarter. The underside is blank. The token measures 18.1mm in diameter, 8mm thick and weighs 10.84g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-771DE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337); SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse; minted at Lyons, AD 314-315. Ref.: RIC Vol. VII, p. 123, nos. 15-20. Dimensions: 19.5mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 2.09g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7742D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus, probably of the House of Theodosius*; probably SALVS REI PVBLICAE reverse, minted AD 388-402. Dimensions: 15mm diameter, 0.7mm thick. Weight: 0.92g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7770C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged and very worn silver groat of Philip and Mary (1554-1558). Dimensions: 22mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 1.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-77F981
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy English style 'Show jetton', dating from the around reign of William and Mary (1688-1694), struck in Nuremberg, probably by Hans (Iohann) Weidinger (master 1670-1727). For a similar jetton, albeit with the omission of the queen from the title, see Mitchiner 1988: 520, no. 1848. Dimensions: 24.2mm diameter, 0.2mm thick. Weight: 1.24g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9F4C58
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount, probably dating from the Early-Medieval to Medieval periods. The mount has been bent, probably deliberately, into a (truncated) 'U shape'. The intact terminal takes the form of a heavily stylised, forward facing zoomorphic head, executed in low relief. A pair of triangles represents the ears and eyes respectively, while the flat areas are decorated with a number of transverse ridges with interspersing grooves. Protruding from the base of this head is a rectangular tab with a circular perforation. The remainder of the mount has parallel sides, a flat underside a…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-9FDA87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver penny of King John; Third ('Rex') coinage, c. 1204-1211; mint of Dublin. Ref. : Seaby 1970: 25, no. 4228. Dimensions: 17.9mm diameter, 0.6mm thick; weight: 1.39g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A01131
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long-cross penny of Edward I (1272-1307). This coin has been deliberately folded in half, obscuring the obverse. The lettering on the reverse - open 'C', barred 'A' and non-composite 'S' - indicate that this is a Class 3f to 4d coin, minted (at London) between 1280-c. 1287. Dimensions: 19.6mm diameter, 0.2mm thick; weight: 1.34g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-A047A2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A damaged lead cloth seal, probably dating from the 17th or 18th centuries. The seal consists of two sub-oval discs and a folded connecting strip. On one side is a relief-stamped privy mark containing the letters 'I-(G, C or E)', separated by a triple-stranded foliate design. Into the surface of the other disc have been stamped the letters 'V E'. The object measures 26mm long, 17.4mm wide, 6.2mm thick and weighs 6.73g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2011
Last updated: Saturday 17th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Offley', grid reference and parish protected.