Record ID: NMS-61462C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably the arched bow-section of a Roman crossbow brooch. Consisting of a triangular-sectioned curved copper alloy bar with the flat edge on the outside of the curve and the inner edge slightly rounded. There are ancient transverse breaks at both ends, one of which narrows from the outer face in a sharp curve before the break. Surviving length 48mm. Thickness 7mm. Width of bar 12.5mm. 3rd-4th century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-5BACD4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of medieval knife consisting of a short section of extremely corroded iron whittle tang and copper alloy oval D-sectioned hilt band, flattened at one end and now split apart by the force of the corroding iron at the other. Width of band 7mm. Length circa 20mm. Width uncertain due to distortion. 12th - 15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-1164D7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy buckle. Triangular plate with slightly curved projection on either side before hooked terminal, the tip of which is missing. The plate is drilled for the separate iron spindle with a slot for the pin, which is filled with iron corrosion from the spindle and possibly from the corroded remains of an iron pin. Length 30mm. Width 15mm. See Whitehead (2003, 92 - 93, no.578, 588 - 590 and 592) for buckles with hooked plates. 17th century.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Saturday 19th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-113435
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible lace tag or chape. Cone of rolled copper alloy with overlapping seam and open end. Length 25mm. Medieval - post-medieval.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-111E07
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy buckle. Two non-joining outside edges apparently from the same double-looped frame; triangular, with a transverse groove for the pin rest and a rounded knop at either end. Most of the sides, bar and pin missing. See Whitehead (2003, 83, no.522) for a complete example. Width 43mm.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-10ED56
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle. Rectangular frame with thickened outside edge. Measuring 15 x 16mm. See Egan and Pritchard (2002, 96, fig.61, no.434 - 439). c. 14th century.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-10D9E5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval copper alloy buckle. Double-oval frame, ridge on frame at either end of bar, flat back, convex front. Sheet pin with bevelled edges and sharp point. Measuring 32 x 24mm. See Whitehead (2003, 54, no.303, 304 and 307). 14th - 17th century.
Created on: Friday 18th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-FFFFF4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy double oval buckle frame. One loop complete but broken. The outside edge is segmented by transverse grooves. Pin missing. Measuring 28 x 25mm.
Created on: Thursday 17th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.