Record ID: SUSS-004850
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper alloy padlock mechanism. All that survives of the padlock mechanism is the arm (tab), which is connected to the bolt collar (sheath) at one end and the spring at the other, which juts out at a 90 ° angle from the arm. The spring is formed of two tapering prongs. A parallel for the part of the padlock can be seen in Egan, p93, fig: 65.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Dean & Friston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-004E35
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead Shy cock toy, probably 18th century date. The object has been cast in one piece. The toy has been made from a flat piece of lead, in the shape of the bird – the ‘cock’. The head and body of the bird all remain intact. The legs also survive and have been cast integrally with the circular base. On one surface the bird has been decorated with lines representing feathers. These objects were used as a child’s toy. The idea was that they had to throw stones at the birds until they fell over. Similar toys can be seen in H. Forsyth and G. Egan; 2004; p. 240.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Dean & Friston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0056A3
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval to post-medieval padlock with an octagonal-section case, the barrel case measures 29.9 m x 21.4 mm. The arm (tab) rises up from the barrel case, there is a hole drilled through the arm. The thin, tapering bar then extends out from the arm at a 90° angle. The pointed end of the bar is secured in the bolt collar (sheath). The second arm has moulded decoration and also joins the barrel. In this end of the barrel there are two holes. At the other end of the barrel part of the internal mechanism can be seen. Parallels can be seen in Egan, p95-6, Fig: 250.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Dean & Friston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-005E95
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy gilded strap fitting. The object has been cast as one piece and is triangular in shape. Two rivet holes survive on the object and one still contains the copper alloy rivet. On the shorter straight end there are two projecting attachment loops. These elements perhaps once formed a loop which allowed the fitting to be attached to a strap. The object is undecorated and corroded. Gilding survive on the entire front surface. Bent back on itself there is a smaller plate, which forms the back plate. It is also gilded. The metal is a mid greyish-green colour; it is pro…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Dean & Friston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-006577
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two silver cufflinks, originally joined by a thin silver clip. This clip is missing. 1) 1.1g 14.01mm x 13.8mm x 5.2mm 2) 1.1g 14.02mm x 14.1mm x 5.1mm Both have octagonal fronts with turned-over sides and are stamped or etched with a flower-head at the centre; there is a thin attachment loop on the back. A common 18th Century type which makes this cufflink hard to date pre 1707. As such, due to its age, this object does not qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-007076
Object type: ROTARY KEY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rotary key, cast in copper alloy. The bow is circular and fairly small. It has been crudely made from a rolled sheet of copper alloy. From the same rolled sheet the bit has been made. There is no collar next to the bow. The bit is simple, consisting of a square plate of copper alloy. Three clefts have been cut into the bit, one on either side and one on the base of the bit. The bow is formed from the same rolled sheet, this time rolled around itself to form a spiral. There is iron corrosion inside the spiral. The surface is a mid greyish-green colour and is pitted. The key…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-007854
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half (the hook part) of an 18th to early 19th century stock clasp. One of the outer edges is straight with a rectangular hook on the underside. The opposite edge then flares outwards and forms a much wider, rounded edge. There are three circular-headed rivets on the underside of this curved edge. The rivets can also be seen on the front surface. The front surface is covered with an incised decoration. There is a parallel set of lines running up from the straight edge of the plate. Inside these lines there are three bands of cross-hatched lines, inside borders. Also curving away …
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-007DB8
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half (the hook part) of an 18th to early 19th century stock clasp. One of the outer edges is straight with a rectangular hook on the underside. The opposite edge then flares outwards and forms a much wider, trilobite edge. There are four circular-headed rivets on the upper side of this curved edge. The rivets can also be seen on the reverse. The front surface is covered with an embossed decoration. There are three bands of parallel lines running parallel with the straight edge. At the end of this design there is a design resembling a draped pair of curtains, tied at the top. Eit…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-008272
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy post-medieval mount. The mount is sub-rectangular in shape with decoratively moulded bands. Three bands are visible on the front. Each end of the mount terminates with a rounded raised knop, which itself is decorated with a series of incised lines. The reverse is flat with the worn remains of two attachment spikes at either end of the mount. The original surface of the object has worn away, leaving a mid greenish-brown patina.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-008897
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop buckle with decorative integral plate. The buckle has a triangular frame, with a notched lip, with a pin recess. The integral plate is narrow with moulded decoration and bevelled sides. Two rivet holes can be seen next to the junction between the frame and the plate. The buckle then has a decoratively shaped and moulded trefoil terminal, with a small rivet hole in the centre. The reverse is flat. Parallels for this type of buckle can be seen in Whitehead, 2003, p35.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-009C32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete circular lead weight or spindle whorl with a central perforation. The spindle whorl is biconical in shape and has been highly decorated. The spindle tapers from the central perforation to the outer edge. Both faces of the spindle are decorated with raised linear designs which could be letters. The lead has gone a light greyish-white. Due to a lack of context this weight must remain undated.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-00A3B3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late early-medieval probable strap-end, possibly of Thomas's Class H. The surviving terminal of the object is lozenge shaped, with the plate extending from the top point of the lozenge. The break is very worn and broken. There are rounded lobes extending out from in between each angle of the lozenge. An incised cross in saltire has been engraved onto the object's front, formed of parallel lines, with further linear decoration inside the borders in the form of transverse fillets. The object is a light reddish-brown colour. The reverse of the strap-end is…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-025985
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy horse bridle boss, surviving intact with part of the iron fitting. The boss is circular in shape, with a raised circular, central dome, surrounded by a decorative border. The boss has an overall diameter of 77.2mm. On the raised dome (in the centre) there is a six-petalled flower. Surrounding that are six openwork heart shapes and around the edge there are fifteen triangular projections which terminate with trefoils. Two copper alloy rivets also remain in situ. The rivets are holding the boss to the iron fitting. The iron fitting is formed from two lengths of iron …
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0285E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast lump of lead. The lead object appears to be part of an obejct which was once biconical in shape. There is some uncertain decoration on one surface. It is probably post-medieval in date and could be a weight or similar object.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-029A44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large pot leg fragment from a cast copper alloy vessel. The fragment consists of part of the foot and leg. The reverse of the object is flat. There is a prominent vertical raised ridge running down the centre of the leg. The leg has a rectangular section. All the breaks are worn. The surface of the metal is pitted with a mid greyish-green patina. Due to a lack of context it is not possible to closely date this object, although it is medieval to post medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02A2E3
Object type: ROTARY KEY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rotary key, cast in copper alloy. The bow is circular and ornately decorated. There is a collar next to the bow. The bit is a simply rectangle. The stem is hollow. The surface is a mid reddish-brown colour and is pitted. The key is post-medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02C067
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy circular trade weight. The weight is stamped with the value 1 oz. The weight weighs 26.4g. It is worn with a dark brownish-green patina. Weights of this type are early-mid Victorian in date.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02CC02
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead pendant, possibly a harness pendant. The shape of the pendant is based on a flower, with eight petals. There is a large pellet in the centre. A loop extends upwards from the pedant, but it is now broken. On the reverse of the pendant (at the bottom) there is a lump of lead. The object is roughly cast and very worn. The object surface is heavily pitted with a patchy mid grey to mid buff patina. It is probably medieval to post medieval in date.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Battle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02D752
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token. The token is flat and circular. The obverse of the token depicts the capital letter A. The lead has gone a light greyish-brown colour. The reverse is blank. Due to a lack of context this token can only be loosely dated from between circa 1400 – 1850 AD.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston-near-Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02E303
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead token. The token is flat and circular. The obverse and the reverse of the token are both blank. The lead has gone a mid greyish-brown colour. Due to a lack of context this token can only be loosely dated from between circa 1400 – 1850 AD.
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston-near-Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.