Record ID: BUC-60B451
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast copper-alloy double loop buckle with trapezoid loops, complete with pin. The loops widen away from the strap bar and are triangular in section with a flat back and angled inner and outer sides. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed with lobed knops at either end. There extensive traces of tinning. The pin is D-shaped in section with a flat back and narrows gradually and consistantly from the loop over the strap bar to a sharp point. The pin has corroded to a much redder colour than the frame and is possibly a higher copper composition. Whitehead (2003:82) illust…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-AD7FE3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub rectangular, copper alloy post medieval buckle, with circular cut-outs at each corner. The long sides of the frame are concave with transverse moldings. Traces of iron corrosion on the inner surfaces of the buckle suggest that the now missing bar was iron. This type of buckle often has has a chape but there is no evidence of what type it may have been.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-B09E23
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorative strap mount in the form of an acorn with a curving stem. The pitting of the surface has removed any deliniation of the cup wihch on well preserved examples has a lattice like pattern. On the reverse are two attachment spikes.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GT BARFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-65E195
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub rectangular buckle with an undecorated round sectioned frame. There are traces of gilding on the frame and the stub of the pin survives as it is folded round one side of the frame.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-65CE23
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Lead pencil with cylindrical shaft, one end rounded and the other pointed. Length 43.17 mm, diameter 6.2 mm, weight 12.4 g. There is no dating evidence for this type of object, but they are widely thought to be medieval or post-medieval in date.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 5th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-E93720
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly distorted post medieval double oval buckle. Traces of iron round the bar and on the frame suggest that the now missing, pin was made of iron. Rather indestinct grooves either side of each end of the bar appear a little like the more pronounced knops on other buckles of this type.
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staploe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-E922C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy sub rectangular buckle with drilled holes to take the the bar. The bar's chapes and spikes are missing. A similar example (Whitehead 1996 p 104, no 667) is dated 1720-90
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staploe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-E91546
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval cast copper alloy rectangular buckle with a bevelled outside edge to the narrow frame.
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staploe', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BUC-7AD748
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hollow cast conical copper alloy seal matrix holder with the seal intaglio missing. The handle has a number of mouldings above the oval empty socket and curves into a faceted handle that ends in an ovoid knop
Created on: Wednesday 30th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Staughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-3481D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
William III Silver sixpence, the coin is rippled in a way normally associated with use as a love token.
Created on: Monday 14th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Souldrop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-344E43
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval belt mount in the form of an undecorated bar with curved ends and a pair of triangular lugs on each side.
Created on: Monday 14th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Souldrop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-33E2F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast copper alloy buckle. Roughly rectangular but for the two opposing sides, which curve inwards to points. The frame appears undcorated and is complete but for the pin being missing.
Created on: Monday 14th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Souldrop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-5F03B1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A undecorated sub rectangular buckle with a pewter frame and an iron bar.The short sides of the frame swell at the midpoint where the pin would rest. The pin and possibly the chape are missing
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-5EE3A4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular post medieval pewter buckle frame with an iron bar. The rust deposits on the frame suggest that the, now missing pin was of iron
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-5E9A54
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Post Medieval hooked tag. The circular plate has a rectangular attachment loop above and a hook below, turned back. The plate is decorated with, probably, a flower motif and around the edge is a border of pellets. The surface of the hook is rather pitted and some detail mhas been lost,
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wilden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-DFEE67
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy hooked tag dating to the post-medieval period. The item is flat backed and essentially has three sections to it - a sub-rectangular loop adjoining an openwork decorative roundel which in turn adjoins a narrow tapering hook which is broken. The rectangular lug is plain, the central roundel has an openwork design around it that resembles a stylised flower. The hook has two moulded bands around its widest section. Such clothing or dress hooks probably had a variety of uses and suggestions have ranged from their use in pairs, with a chain between, to secure a …
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-DFADA6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval clog or boot fastener. The hook on the oval plate has broken off.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-467EA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver threepence of Elizabeth I
Created on: Saturday 4th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stagsden', grid reference and parish protected.