Record ID: PUBLIC-579F36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper farthing of Charles II (1660-85), dating to 1672-9. Laureate and cuirassed bust left. Britannia seated left. Spink Coins of England, no. 3394
Created on: Saturday 17th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 10th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C6951A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649). Extremely worn. Small rose surmounted by crown on reverse, crown and crossed swords barely visible on the obverse.
Created on: Saturday 14th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A47C10
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval shaped lead weight with a length of iron wire protruding by 5.5mm from one end and from the iron corrosion it most likely protruded the other end too. The lead itself measures 37.6mm and appears to have a vertical seam where the lead edges were joined together. The weight has a creamy patina and of uncertain date but probably Post Medieval c.1500 - 1800AD. Similar to Bailey (2001) 32 no.9.
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A42975
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A crude weight of unknown date formed by wrapping a sheet of lead around a continuous length of iron. The lead is marginally narrower at the top then flares slightly at the bottom. The iron at the top is rectangular in section (6.9mm) and bent over at 90°, maybe to form a suspension hook. At the base, the iron is wider (11.2mm), protrudes by 8.2mm from the lead and has snapped off making it impossible to ascertain whether this end was also hooked. The weight has a creamy patina and the iron has much corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A412C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Collection of 5 crudely cast, lead weights of unknown date. They are all flat and disc shaped with a small, central perforations. On one, the hole is quite square on the flat side and circular on the other. Both sides are undecorated. It is possible that the larger three may have been used as spindle whorls. The smaller ones may have been attached to nets for birding, rabbiting or fishing.
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Saturday 6th June 2015
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Record ID: PUBLIC-A24438
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The decorative terminal end of an unknown object, possibly a key or spoon? Lozenge headed terminal with a circular shaft 8mm diameter. An inner beaded lozenge encloses 4 cross shaped indentations getting deeper towards their centre points. The back of the lozenge is plain but the shaft extends into this by approximately 3mm.
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-883D28
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, probably Post-Medieval, hinged furniture fitting, probably a hinged mount from a casket or similar c.1500 - 1700 AD. Sub-triangular with rounded symmetrical notches on the top and bottom edges. The tip has broken off. The back shows a 2mm wide raised rim around the edge and a 7mm diameter circular lug c.1mm high approximately 20mm from the widest end. This half of the hinge had 3 cylindrical axis bar holders. The other half would have had 2 holders, one of which has snapped off and is present in this item.
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-87DCA1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast Post Medieval chafing dish. It consists of a small piece of the main body rim and a 4-faced sub-triangular pot support with a squared top. The support extends 15.7mm from the rim, is 17.9mm wide at the base tapering to 10.8mm at the top. . It has an even dark green patination c.1450 - 1550. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible material. This was then used to cook food or keep it hot at the table. Chafing dishes with this type of rim were frequently used during the Post Medieval period (…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-68B3C3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uni-face token with an outer edge ring and another approximately 3mm in from that. Over this lies an 8-pointed cartwheel with the spokes extending right to the edge of the outer ring and all crossing over in the centre. The token has a pale grey patina.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-689006
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bi-face token with the initials R and S on one side and a design incorporating a ring around the edge with another about 5mm in from the edge. Superimposed on this is a pattern of 3 petals radiating from a central pellet, resembling an aeroplane propeller. The token has a mid-grey patina.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-673906
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An acorn shaped lead finial on a 7.4mm wide stalk. The stalk is defined top and bottom with a raised circular ring. The base of the stalk then splays out to a 15.2mm flange through which the broken finial post protrudes. It measures 31.3mm high,18.4mm wide and weighs 40.4g and has a pale bluey grey patina. Probably Post Medieval - possibly Modern.
Created on: Friday 17th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-57D9A4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 2-piece alnage seal with connecting strip and rivet at the top (alnage is defined as the official supervision of the shape and quality of manufactured woollen cloth). One side has an ornate shield quartered by a triple-stranded cross with a sword in the first quarter (the arms of London). The inscription is likely to have been DYED IN LONDON as on MOL 81.11/3 (Museum of London). The full inscription is known from other examples including No.61 Fig.19, Geoff Egan , 'Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum', and translates to:- seal of alnage of saleable clot…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-57AE16
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One side has what could be a large letter 'S' but it could equally be a snake or even a crude bird with a long neck with something on its head. Several pellets also decorate this face. The back has worn away too much to see what the design was and just a pellet and line coming from it remains. The token measures 29.7mm diameter, 1.9mm thickness and weighs 9.7g. It has a mid-grey patina and probably dates c.1600 - 1799.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-578447
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead token with 2 initials on one side and a 8-spoked wheel on the other. The initials are possibly a 'V', 'Y' or even 'X' and the second an inverted 'R'. The token has an even pale grey patina and is probably 18th century. The token measures 21.5mm diameter, 2.9mm thickness and weighs 8.9g.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-574596
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bag seal with initials (A and P or D) on one side, with a raised central pellet and further letters above and between the two larger initials. A simple stylised tree with 4 branches is the other side. An 'O' is all that remains of any lettering this side. The two lead discs forming the seal are both present along with a small joining bridge but both have been squashed together. The seal has an even grey patina and is possibly 18th century in date. It measures 21.4mm diameter, 3.7mm thickness and weighs 6.7g.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8428E2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small silver coloured buttons or cufflinks (x2) with crudely engraved flower designs and centre circle crosshatched. 14mm diameter. 18th century. Similar to design on silver buttons in Bailey (2004 81 fig. 9.371)
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8288D7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The body of this tombac button is globular and measures 9.2mm wide by 6.8mm deep. A small, intact wire loop, probably of copper-alloy, extends from a hole in the underside of the body. This gives an overall depth of 9.7mm. The weight is 2.5g. This button is probably c. 17th - 18th century. Similar to Bailey (2004 43 fig. 9.15) and PAS references BH-0E6025 and SUSS-7150A7.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DEF627
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). First bust (Spink 3521) dated 1696 (on coin). Mint of Bristol. Spink (2009, 349). It measures 20.1 mm in diameter, and weighs 2.3 g. It is very worn and has been bent into an S-shaped love token.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C8A317
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An ovoid, slightly convex hooked mount, possibly a sword belt hanger of Post Medieval date (c1600). Two iron rivets remain in place 8.5mm from either end. Read (2001 39 and fig.25 no.363) shows a very similar example and dates it to the 17th century. Another one on the PAS database (LANCUM-ABAC81) suggests it is a sword belt hanger.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C854F1
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Post Medieval in date this iron tool may be a sack or bale hook. The rectangular section hook part does not bend round enough for it to work efficiently as a suspension hook. This then leads up to a hexagonal section vertical shaft ending in a tri-lobate terminal. Other examples of sack/bale hooks have small wooden handles but this one would not have had one as the protruding point would have been too uncomfortable to the worker. The cross piece of the terminal fits comfortably between the index and middle finger for a secure grip. Probably 1500 - 1800 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.