Record ID: BH-C3B3D3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy medal with white metal coating. This circular medal is double-sided, with an image and legend relating to King John III of Sweden on the obverse, and that of his first wife, the queen consort Catherine, on the reverse. The obverse bust faces right, the king wearing a military-style garment and ruff and having a beard which extends to the basal tip of the torso. The legend, extending clockwise from 1 o'clock, reads 'IOHANNES : III : D : G :/VE : GOTH : WAND : REX :'. A beaded border surrounds this legend, with a raised and segmented rim beyond. The queen…
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Royston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C38D1C
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy miniature toy musket, dating from the post-medieval period. The barrel is of sub-oval cross section with a hollow bore of 4-5mm. The downward-angling handle has a pentagonal cross section and tapers towards a wider 'fishtail' butt. The sub-rectangular trigger guard (there is no trigger) is located on the underside, straddling the handle and butt. At the handle end of the barrel is a circular pan for the priming powder and, in front of this, a rectangular moulding. Both sides of the handle and butt are decorated by a longitudinal line of ring-and-dot punchmarks. Le…
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 19th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redbourn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C3889E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy frame and pin from a medieval single-loop buckle. The frame is broadly D-shaped, of rectangular cross section, has a pointed pin rest with transverse groove, and an offset axis bar. The distorted wire pin is of circular cross and tapers to a point at its distal end. The proximal end of the pin has been loosely looped around the axis bar. Length: 13.9mm; width: 15.7mm; thickness: 4mm. Weight: 1.7g. Similar buckles were found at Meols, Merseyside, where they were assigned to the late 14th century (Egan, in Griffiths et al 2007: 88, Type 4).
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbots Langley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C379B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut silver coin of John or Henry III, dating to the period 1204-1247.Voided short-cross coinage, Classes 5-8. This coin resembles a farthing and has certainly been cut across the centre; however, the irregular nature of the other side suggests it may be a damaged halfpenny. Radius: 11mm; thickness: 0.9mm. Weight: 0.6g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbots Langley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C3760B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mis-struck silver penny of Edward I or II, dating to the period 1305-1310. Long-cross coinage, probably Class 10cf. Mint of Canterbury. Diameter: 18.9mm; thickness: 0.9mm. Weight: 1.6g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chrishall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C37174
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mis-struck silver halfgroat of Edward III, dating to the period 1361-1369. Fourth Coinage, Treaty period coin. Mint of London. Diameter: 20.3mm; thickness: 1mm. Weight: 2.2g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chrishall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C36CA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver penny of Charles I, dating to the period 1625-1649. Diameter: 13.2mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 0.6g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbots Langley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C361A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I, dated '1579'. Fifth issue coin, with Greek cross initial mark. Diameter: 18.9mm; thickness: 0.6mm. Weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abbots Langley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C35C64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period AD 161-164 (Reece period 8). Uncertain reverse. Rome mint. Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 2.6mm. Weight: 2.5g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C35760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver denarius of Septimius Severus, dating to the period AD 202-210 (Reece period 10). PACATOR ORBIS reverse depicting the bust of Sol, radiate and draped, facing right. Mint of Rome. RIC IV (part I), p. 126, no. 282. Diameter: 18mm; thickness: 2.2mm. Weight: 2g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C35337
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, globe in left hand. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 98, no. 10. Diameter: 22.1mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 2.9g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C34EA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus fraction (half-nummus) of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 310-311 (Reece period 15). MARTI CONSERV reverse depicting Mars, helmeted, standing right, with right hand leaning on reversed spear and left hand on shield. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 227, no. 897. Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 1.5g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-C33799
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 308-309 (Reece period 15). MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI reverse depicting Mars, naked, standing right, right hand leaning on reversed spear, left hand on shield. Mint of Lyon. RIC VI, p. 264, no. 294. Diameter: 26.4mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 5.2g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Albans', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8922A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Galba (AD 68-69), dating to the period AD 68-69 (Reece period 3). DIVA AVGVSTA reverse depicting Livia, draped, standing left, holding patera and vertical sceptre. Mint of Rome. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 241, no. 150. Diameter: 17.8 mm; thickness: 2.3 mm. Weight: 2.93 g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brickendon Liberty', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-8915ED
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy strap-end, probably dating from the medieval period. The uppermost element of the flat-sectioned strap-end is a sub-rectangular portion, representing the remains of a socket. The narrower upper body projects from the underside of this socket, its base flaring into a central oval. The base of this oval extends into the lower body, which is narrower than the upper body and widens slightly at its base. An inverted-lis-shaped terminal projects downwards at the base of the strap-end. Length: 39.5mm; width: 9.mm; thickness: 3.3mm. Weight: 2.82g. No parallel could be …
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-890B3C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy snake-form finger ring. The object has been made from a single strip of metal which has been wound to form the finished object, with the tail overlapping the head. The flat-sectioned ring flares towards the head before angling inwards to form the face. The corroded upper surface of this face bears possible decoration formed of grooves and incuse pellets, but this is uncertain. Width: 19.5mm; depth (front to back): 20.5mm; height of head: 6.8mm. Weight: 1.91g. Snake-form jewellery is thought to have been introduced to Britain in the 1st century AD and cont…
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-890115
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy chamber from a medieval to post-medieval candlestick. The chamber is of hexagonal section, flaring towards the crenellated top, beneath which there is a pair of decorative ridges. Such ridges also decorate the base of the chamber; immediately above this base are two opposing, circular perforations. The lowermost element of the piece is a tapering portion with a circular-sectioned spigot projecting from its base. Height: 47.6mm; width: 23.4mm. Weight: 45.3g. Candlesticks of this form are discussed by Roger Brownsword, who dates the type to the period of the late…
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-88E869
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age palstave. The piece represents the butt of the implement, to which the head of the shaft would have been attached. The rounded top side extends smoothly into the vertical sides, which are straight and parallel-sided. On both of the palstave's two wider surfaces, each edge is marked by a right-angled flange, the height of which increases towards the bottom. These flanges border the flat central area. The patination of the piece extends across the break, indicating that the damage occurred in antiquity. Length: 29.1mm; width: 17.9mm; thickness: 9m…
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-88DDD2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy looped strap fitting, probably dating from the medieval period. The heavily corroded object comprises a rectangular frame (incomplete) and an integrally cast, sub-rectangular plate. A transverse groove separates these two elements, the latter of which is of trapezoidal cross section and has truncated corners at the non-frame end. Two integral rivets project backwards from the underside. Length: 32.4mm; width: 8.7mm; thickness (including rivets): 5.9mm. Weight: 4.16g.
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-88CDE3
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a late medieval to early post-medieval copper-alloy purse bar. The length of bar is of circular cross section, with a slight taper at the inner end, where the break has occurred. Part of a narrower spigot extends from the opposite end of the bar and would originally have had an attached cap. A panel containing a double-grooved saltire decorates the surface of the bar, retaining some of its niello infill, with a plain groove border at either end. A tab with two sewing holes projects vertically downwards from the bar's underside. Length: 48.1mm; height: 12.4mm; width: 7.5m…
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birchanger', grid reference and parish protected.