Record ID: SUSS-482A02
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small harness link of Anglo-Scandinavian design, dating to the late Anglo-Saxon period. The artefact is made of lead, and would have had two rings either side of it to form the bridle cheekpiece. The rings would have been attached to the 'arms', which extend horizontally from either side of the artefact. Between these two arms there is a head of some sort of creature. The face has eyes, nose, mouth and ears on top of its head (like a bear). The artefact measures 41.32mm (from the tips of the 'arms'), 26.82mm (from the creature's ears to his 'chin'), 11.97mm from the tip of his 'nose…
Created on: Saturday 20th December 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-79C952
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring consisting of two rods of square section, which have been twisted together and joined by hammering on the reverse side. The ring is of a similar type to examples from the Late Saxon and Viking periods, from the late 9th Century until c.1100, although these types of ring usually have rods, which has a circular section, particularly in the Viking examples. Gold rings with square section rods occur in the British Isles and may be a local form. The surface metal analysis conducted at the British Museum indicates an approximate gold content for the ring of 91%; it weighs…
Created on: Monday 9th February 2004
Last updated: Friday 28th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Bexhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-44F203
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Act case 2004 T379. Gilded silver bird brooch of cross-on-back form (Weetch type 30.B), now incomplete. The bird is seen in profile, looking to the right. The head and body are half-round, with a hollow reverse. The bird has a short curved beak, with a groove separating the larger upper part and smaller lower part. The eye is made from a crescentic ridge with a raised annulet within. The neck is short and undecorated, and thickly covered with gilding. The body is broken at the breast, but there is a hint of vertical grooved decoration just above the break. The wing is fold…
Created on: Friday 26th March 2004
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-DFE2C6
Object type: CONTAINER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of (probably) Norman pottery. The sherd has a high mica content most of which are <1mm some of the mica flakes are about 2mm. The body of the sherd measures 8.7mm thick. The rim (which is almost flat on the top and extends out at a right angle is 8.2mm thick). The flat section of the rim has been decorated with a crude zigzag scored line. The rim extends internally as well as externally, a small lip marks the rim on the inner surface. The pot from which this sherd has come from would have been made on a wheel. Weight: 25.5g
Created on: Friday 21st May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C989B3
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of an 11th century harness fitting. The fitting has been decorated with the characteristic 11th century style of engraving known as Ringerike-style. The fragment is largely un-diagnostic because of the fact that so much of it is missing. It is therefore unclear if this is a cheek piece, part of a bridle fitting or part of the harness. The object has been formed from one solid piece of copper alloy which has been shaped. There is a small plate of copper alloy (on which the Ringerike-style decoration is still evident). Projecting away from this plate (cast t…
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Beddingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D9CE22
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount from the Early Medieval period (circa 1000-1200). This example is published in David William's book, Late Saxon Stirrup-strap mounts: A classification and catalogue (1997), No: 414. The stirrup-strap mount is an openwork, zoomorphic mount with angled flange. Williams' classification states that this mount is a Class B mount, Type 2, Group 1. Class B, type 2 mounts form a distinctive group of trapezoidal mounts with 'central heads and flanking, inward-looking beasts'. This example is complete. It is a debased copy of an example recorded from Tangmere …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-DA3BE5
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount from the Early Medieval period (circa 1000-1200). This example is a Class A, Type 1 Williams classification. The mount depicts an incised zoomorphic design which has been crudely executed. The design is meant to represent a beast in profile. The mount has an angled flange. This example is incomplete, as the outer edges of the mount have been heavily worn and are corroded. The surface design is also worn and corroded. The apex loop has been lost due to wear and corrosion. The corrosion product from two iron rivets remains in situ in the rivet holes an…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-DA4F53
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount from the Early Medieval period (circa 1000-1200). This example is published in David Williams' book, Late Saxon Stirrup-strap mounts: A classification and catalogue (1997), No: 239. Williams' classification states that this mount is a Class A, Type 11. The stirrup-strap mount depicts a lion facing right. The mount has an angled flange. The apex loop is missing, but the two rivet holes at the base of the mount survive intact, minus the rivets, but traces of iron corrosion survive around the lower holes. The metal is a dark brownish-black colour and is…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Steyning', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-DA73B8
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 11A, depicting a lion in high relief, in profile facing the left. The lion is looking upwards and its front paw is raised. Extra decoration has been added to the grooves forming the mane, which have a zig-zag line in the bottom. The tail curls between the legs and up over the back, and ends in a clockwise-spiralling tip (most of this class have a tail-tip that spiral the other way). Between the back and front legs the metal has a hole, probably the result of a mis-casting in this very thin area. The mount is basically triangu…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2004
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Houghton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-064D74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy nummular brooch, 32 mm in diameter. Around the edge, both on the front and reverse, is a single ring of pellets. On the front, made up of short engraved lines, is a motif consisting of a profile head. There is a double band around the forehead, and behind this short lines for hair. There is a circular eye, and two lines forming the angle of a nose; below the nose is a downturned mouth. More lines make the shape of a shoulder and arm, probably swathed in drapery. In front of the face is a row of lines radiating out from the centre. The head is facing right. On the reverse …
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2004
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-19DE81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Frisian type sceat (AD 700-750), standard series. The obverse depicts a degraded bust, resembling a porcupine.
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ninfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1AE651
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Saxon pin head, wrought in copper-alloy, with 13mm of the shaft surviving. The head is square in section, with facetted corners. Each of the four faces are decorated with single a punched circle/ dot. The break in the shaft is worn. The artefact has a dull green colour and a rough surface.
Created on: Thursday 17th June 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alfriston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-010A25
Object type: CONTAINER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of four sherds of Saxo-Norman (perhaps) handmade early-medieval pottery dating to the 10th - 12th century. Collectively the four sherds weigh 88g. Individually one large sherds weighs 55.2g, this sherd appears to be the remains of a large handle. The handle has been decoarted with five lines of crudely rouletted square holes. This sherd has a high flint temper content. It is a mid brownish-red colour. The other three sherds have few defining features but also have large flint inclusions and some mica tempering.
Created on: Monday 28th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton-on-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-533066
Object type: CONTAINER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two rim sherds of pottery dating from the 10th – 13th century. One sherd weighs 8.88g, the other much smaller sherds weighs 3.75g. Both sherds have a square section with a flat, slightly lipped rim. The sherds both have a high flint tempering content and some mica inclusions. The sherds are relatively un-diagnostic as they are both small sherds.
Created on: Monday 26th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton-on-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A7C147
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
D-shaped buckle frame and integral plate, made from copper alloy. The frame is a maximum of 18 mm wide, and its edges are a quarter-circle in cross-section, hollow on the inside. At the pin rest is a stylised animal head, best viewed from the side. This has a groove on the back of the head between the ears to take the tip of the pin, and long oval relief eyes. The muzzle is angled upwards, and there is a blob right at the end of the buckle, perhaps representing something like a ball held in the mouth. The animal head is quite large and heavy, and on the underside it is hollowed …
Created on: Friday 30th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A7D8D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A short cross, silver, cut halfpenny of Cnut (1029-1035/6). Minted by Eadsige at Dover. EMC 2006.0154
Created on: Friday 30th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-213F74
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four sherds of wheelmade medieval pottery. Three of the sherds (2 basal and 1 body) date from the 11th – 14th centuries. The fourth sherd, which is a rim sherd dates to the 13th – 14th century. There is a small possibility that these sherds maybe slightly earlier in date. The small body sherd is fairly undiagnostic (weighing just 3.2g). The sherd does have frequent inclusions of flint within the temper. The smaller of the two basal sherds is also fairly undiagnostic (weighing just 7.9g). This sherd has sparse flint inclusions 1-2mm and a high mica content. The larger of the t…
Created on: Thursday 5th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr. Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A03923
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy harness pendant. The pendant appears to be an early example, as a quick look through the literature has not revealed a parallel. The pendant has been cast from a single plate of copper alloy. The plate is very thin, measuring at the maximum only 2.1mm. The pendent itself is roughly oval in shape, with the attachment loop extending from the top of the oval. The loop is integral to the main part of the pendant. The loop is almost triangular in shape, which a circular hole, so that the pendant can be suspended. The front of the pendant appears to depict two shields, either…
Created on: Wednesday 11th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Itchingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-3F58F8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four small and abraded sherds of handmade early medieval pottery. These sherds date from the late Saxon period – the Early Norman period, circa 9th – 11th century. The sherds are all body sherds. The sherds all have flint tempering <2mm and >4mm, within the clay. There also appears to be some grog tempering <2mm in the clay. The sherds are otherwise all fairly undiagnostic. They probably represent part of a manuring scatter. Collective weight: 44g.
Created on: Friday 24th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton-on-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-4259A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four small and abraded sherds of handmade early medieval pottery. These sherds date from the late Saxon period – the Early Norman period, circa 9th – 11th century. The sherds are all body sherds. The sherds all have flint tempering <3mm, within the clay. The sherds are otherwise all fairly undiagnostic. They probably represent part of a manuring scatter. Collective weight: 21g.
Created on: Friday 24th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton on Sea area', grid reference and parish protected.