Record ID: LON-5279B8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman silver finger ring dating 3rd - 4th century AD. The finger ring has an oval raised bezel with decorative angular shoulders. The gem stone or glass setting is missing from the bezel but there are the remains of a white cement surviving. The angular shoulders are decorated with three stamped chevrons. The band has a rounded triangular cross-section and the profile of the finger ring shows the band forming an oval. There is a crack through the band opposite the centre of the bezel. Vindolanda Type XV, Henig type Xb. Dimensions: Length of band: 19.67; length of bezel:…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: LON-889C68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver early penny: sceatt dating AD710-750. Parallel: FitzWilliam Early Medieval Corpus of Coin Finds: Ref: 2008.0057. State: Early England (600-750), Ruler: anon. (early penny) (675-750) Type: 'Fledgling' type (710-750). Mint and moneyer unknown. Abramson, Sceattas, p. 56, style b. Dimensions: diameter:11.89 mm; thickness: 1.70mm; weight: 0.96g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: LON-FE313A
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold posy finger ring dating 16th - 17th century. This finger ring is a plain, thin band with a D-shaped cross section. There is an inscription on the inner surface that reads BE x NOT x IDEIL, the I and the L are joined together by the upper and lower cross bars on the I, it is possible it is BE x NOT x IDELL. The inscription has been engraved in upper case suggesting a date of 16th - 17th century. Dimensions: width: 2.18mm; thickness: 0.77mm; diameter: 16.61mm; weight: 0.91g. Discussion: SUSS-8709C2 is a finger ring with the inscription 'Be not idle', mostly…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2018
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Record ID: LON-47F5C3
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle Bronze Age copper alloy rapier dating 1500-1150 BC. This rapier has the characteristic thin narrow blade that expands to form a plate with rounded end and two rivet holes for attachment to the hilt. There is a slight notch just below the rivet hole on each side. The blade has a flattened, broad central mid rib. The blade is bent so that it now forms a gentle curve when viewed in profile. There are some notches along the cutting edges but these may be due to post depositional damage. Dimensions: length: 380mm; width: 46.59mm; thickness: 5.88mm; diameterof rivet holes: …
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: LON-30E8C8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy seal matrix lozenge-shaped personal seal matrix dating to the 13th century. The deal has a central fleur de lys with four pellets equally arranged around the petals of the fleur de lys; all within a linear lozenge-shaped border. The lettering of the inscription is crude where the letters 'S' are reveresed. The inscription reads, + SIGILL AMIC' FILIE ROB' (Seal of Amice daughter of Robert). On the reverse is a central rib with a perforated lug at the top of the seal. To either side of the central rib there is a raised fleur de lys motif. Dimensions: length: …
Created on: Tuesday 18th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-9FCA32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval (Frisian) silver sceat dating to AD695-740. Series D type 2c. This coin is from the mint at Domburg in the Netherlands and is associated with the Frisian culture. The obverse depicts a crude bust facing right with a beaded crown, though this type would also have a triangular design above to imitate a radiate crown. There are the runic letters APA to the right of the bust with other lettering, possibly OV[---] to the left. The reverse depicts a cross pomee with pellets in each quarter. The inscription running round the edge of the coin is not very clear. There would h…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2013
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Record ID: LON-5E9D41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus dating AD300-400. The edge is missing including the majority of the inscription Dimensions: diameter: 10.39mm; weight: 0.81g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: LON-5E9AA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus dating to the 4th century. Reverse: Victory advancing left holding wreath. The edge of the coin including the inscription is missing. Dimensions: diameter: 13.85mm; weight: 1.15g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: LON-5E97D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus from the House of Constantine (AD307-361). Reece period 17 (AD330-348). Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS Two soldiers stood either side of two standards. Dimensions: diameter: 16.21mm; weight: 0.87g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: LON-5E92A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans (AD333 -350). Reece period 17 (AD330-348). Reverse: Victoria advancing left holding wreath. Dimensions: diameter: 16.57mm; weight: 2.50g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: LON-596D94
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy finger ring in the form of a belt dating to the 17th century. The ring has been made to resemble a belt where the strap forms the band with a slight overlap so the end of the belt strap feeds through the integral buckle. The buckle is a single loop with a pin through the strap. The outer edge of the buckle is broken and missing. The strap itself has a relief inscription in roman lettering: MATER . DEI . [---], with quatrefoils as stops. The inscription translates as Mother of God stay with me. Belt shaped rings date from the Post Medieva…
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2013
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2013
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Record ID: LON-1A6571
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Iron Age – early Roman copper alloy toggle (100BC – 100AD). This is a looped toggle with flattened knob-like terminals. The body is decorated with moulded ribs along the length creating a ridge and groove appearance. Toggles like this example probably fulfilled the same function as the button and loop fasteners which they preceded. They are likely to have been used both for horse harness and for human clothing. Dimensions: Diameter of terminal: 10.29mm; length: 37.87mm; width: 14.29mm; weight: 13.96g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-5F8193
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy buckle (late 12th – late 14th century). The buckle has an oval frame with a narrowed and off-set cross bar. The pin is missing. The outside edge has decorative expanded and rounded corners and possibly had an original roller plate that is missing. The buckle is very similar to no.317 except for the absence of a buckle plate and roller plate on this example. (Egan and Pritchard 1991:76-77). Dimensions: length: 17.05mm; width: 20.54mm; thickness: 2.62mm; weight: 1.98g. Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds fro…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-5F24C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative, double lug brooch (AD 43-80). The brooch has a plate at the back of the head which is pierced twice; the axis bar for the spring would pass through the lower hole and the chord through the upper; nothing of the spring of pin remains. The plate with the two holes extends over the head looking like a hook and continues as a short decorative ridge. The catchplate has is solid and incomplete. The bow has a D-shaped cross-section. Dimensions: length: 45.31mm; width: 6.83mm; thickness: 4.02mm; weight: 5.59g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2008
Last updated: Sunday 23rd June 2019
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Record ID: LON-5EA660
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: halfpenny of Edward III’s second coinage (AD1335-43). Obverse: Crowned bust facing, drapery comprises two wedges Obverse inscription: EDWA R [ANGL DNS HYB] (unbarred A) Star at the end of the legend. Reverse: Three conjoined pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON Star at the end of the legend. Die axis measurement: 11.00 Dimensions: diameter: 15.66mm; weight: 0.61g. Identification by Dr Barrie Cook, Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage, Department of Coins and Medals. The British Museum
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-3B7F87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver coin: penny of Henry III Oxford mint, class 3 c North no 988 (AD1248-1250). Obverse: Crowned bust facing without sceptre, annulet eyes enclosing a pellet Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III (NR ligated) Reverse: voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: GEFREI ON OXON (both ON ligated) Initial mark: Star Die axis measurement: 4.00 Dimensions: diameter: 18.77mm; weight: 1.29g. Reference: North, J. J. 1980. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 1. Early Anglo-Saxon to Henry III c.600-1272. Spink: London p. 182 no. 988.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-3B7614
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin: shilling of Edward VI, third period (AD1550-1551). North no 1937. Obverse: Crowned bust facing with rose to left and XII to right. Obverse inscription: EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX Reverse: Long cross fourchee over royal shield Reverse inscription: POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM Initial mark: Y Die axis measurement: 11.00 Dimensions: diameter: 34.30mm; weight: 5.19g. Reference: North, J. J. 1980. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London p.102 no. 1937.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-3B58C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Iron Age – early Roman copper alloy incomplete bow brooch, Birdlip type (late 1st century BC – early 1st centuryAD). The brooch originally would have sprung with an axis bar through a perforated rearward lug and internal chord. This fragment comprises moulded zoomorphic ornament on the bow. The bow has a lozenge-shaped cross-section that flares as it curves up towards the head of the brooch. A scar on the reverse possibly indicates the original positioning of the spring mechanism. The zoomorphic head was cast three-dimensionally with a projecting snout, two circular…
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-3B4FB4
Object type: TERMINAL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age – Roman (probably) copper alloy two-headed animal terminal. The object has a hollow circular shaft and a zoomorphic terminal of two addorsed (back-to-back) animal heads. The circular shaft flattens and there is a circular hole at the junction between the shaft and the animal heads. Each animal head has been moulded in the round with eyes on the top of the head, an open snout with projecting tongue and ring and dot on each side of the head. The style of the animal heads are very similar to the horse’s head as featured on the harness fitting LON-C12241. However t…
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dorchester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-C128E2
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Roman copper alloy ampulla-shaped strap end (c.300-400AD). The strap end is ampulla-shaped in plan, with a flared open end and an oval body that terminates in a globular projection. There are two ‘handles’ that connect the open end with the body. The body is decorated with a large ring and dot motif on each surface. The strap end curves slightly in profile but this may be due to damage. Such strap ends are thought to date to …. Examples recorded on this database include SF-123771; RAH1497 and NARC-0EB5E5 and in the literature, Bishop and Coulston (2006:218-219) illu…
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Oxfordshire', grid reference and parish protected.