Record ID: SUSS-41C535
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy spear probably dating to the Middle or Late Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The fragment consists of the tip of the spear blade, which is triangular in plan. The tip is slender with a pronounced middle rib which tapers to the edges in 'wings', creating a rounded lozenge-shaped cross section. The shaft opening is circular in shape on the underside and is completely filled with soil and other possible material. The metal is of a dark green colour, but there are areas of reddish brown corrosion and indication of chalky encrustation, presumably from t…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-421203
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman as of Domitian (81-96 AD). dating to c. AD 85-96 (Reece Period 4). Mint of Rome. Obv. [IMP C]AES DOM[ITIAN AVG GERM COS] [...]; Laureate head right. Rev. FORTVNAE AVGVSTI S C, depicting Fortune seated or standing left, holding a rudder and cornucopiae.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-687DA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A sestertius of Maximinus I (AD 235-8), dating to AD 235-6 (Reece Period 11), [PROVIDENTIA S C], Providentia standing left, holding baton over globe and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, p. 145, no. 61; BMC VI, p. 230, nos. 90-92.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-123097
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy Medieval seal matrix pendant, probably dating to c. 14th c AD. The seal is oval in shape and flat, with a long suspension loop at the top with a hole running parallel to the face of the seal. The seal is too worn to read the legend around the perimeter, however the central design features a crescent surmounted by a 7-point star. Each of the points of the star is curved. It is possible to see either a cross or a 'T' at the 12 o'clock position in the legend. The reverse is undecorated and flat, save for a small lip where the perimeter edge of the seal has bulg…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-D6DFD0
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval cast copper alloy knife end-cap in the form of two conjoined and symmetrical stylised horse's hooves, c. 1500-1600 AD. Each half of the pommel is sub-oval in cross-section and curves throughout its length. Each shoe has a horizontal groove on the face, and is delineated by a transverse groove at either side. At the base a rectangular slot is filled with the remains of a corroded iron tang. It measures 10.46 mm long, 17.77 mm wide, 5.81 mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams. A similar knife end cap is published and dated to about the 16th century by Read (2001, 88; ref: 652).…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-E23432
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval combination lock dating from 1550 to 1650. The lock has a cylindrical case. The cylindrical case is made up five discs originally movable but now corroded onto an axle, between two outer discs. The two outer discs were attached to an arched hasp or shackle which is D-shaped in section and is 15.15 mm high. One of the outer discs and a portion of this hasp are missing. There are capital letters engraved or stamped on the five rotating discs in addition to the number 3 and a cross. All of the letters seem to be intact on the surface of the rotating disc…
Created on: Monday 12th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-11F162
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded and incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy saddle pommel. Only the majority of one half survives, from a break running down a central moulded ridge. The pommel half would have originally been a hollow semi-circle in section with one end closed and the other open. At the closed segment one side of the hemisphere is missing due to old damage. At the open end there is a V-notch removed just short of the opening which forms a sub-rectangular strap or tab at the end. This tab has a circular rivet hole placed close to the broken end and the remains of a further circular hole …
Created on: Monday 14th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-5858F2
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy cotter pin, dating from the post-Medieval period. it is in fair condition. No further details recorded.
Created on: Monday 24th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-58D843
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and bent silver groat of Mary (1553-1554). Privy mark: pomegranate. Cf. North 1991, Vol 2, No. 1960.
Created on: Monday 24th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4436B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of William I (1066-1087), Sword Type (type VI; North 846); date:1077-1080; moneyer: Dermon (possibly); mint: Steyning. Obverse legend: PILLE[L]M REX I Reverse legend: DRVIIN ON STENIGN (probably)
Created on: Monday 16th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-FC4CA1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered silver coin of uncertain type and date. Both sides bear unidentifiable symbols and there is no obvious lettering.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FC5B65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Byzantine follis of uncertain ruler, dating to the period 498-1453.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FC71A6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy object of uncertain date. The object, which may be incomplete, is sub-oval in plan, having apparently been cut off at its top and bottom ends. The flat upper surface bears an indeterminate mark which has probably been stamped. The underside is flat and undecorated.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-49FD66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver siliqua of the Houses of Valentinian or Theodosius, dating to the period AD 364 - 388 (Reece periods 19 or 20). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse depicting Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory-on-globe and spear. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4CE9F6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incompletecopper-alloy signet finger ring, dating from the Late Medieval period. The flat bezel bears a crudely incised letter of indeterminate form; this is surrounded by a sub-oval line border. The bezel extens smoothly into the shoulders, which taper into the remaining portion (approximately half) of the D-sectioned hoop. The metal of the ring is of an even dark green patina. The ring measures 21.7 in approximate diameter, with a 13.42 mm width bezel and a 9.9 mm x 8.16 mm oval decoration; the hoop is 2.49 mm thick and the ring weighs 3.15 grams.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4D3B92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete nummus, probably of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Due to old breaks in the coin, important detail is missing.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-4DFCF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward IV's second reign, dating to the period 1473-1477. Pierced cross initial mark. Mint of London. Cf. North 1991, Vol II, no.1631, type XVII.
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4E18E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of four Roman copper-alloy coins, in very poor condition. See below for descriptions: Coin 1: A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 320-324 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse depicting a wreath enclosing 'VOT/PR'. It measures 18.58 mm in diameter, 1.49 mm thick and weighs 2.21 grams. Coin 2: A copper-alloy nummus of uncertain ruler, dating to the period AD c.300-402. It measures 15.94 mm in diameter, 1.55 mm thick and weighs 1.66 grams. Obverse: diademed bust right. Reverse: figure standing left. Coin 3: A co…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4E25C2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete cast lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla, dating to the period c. 1150-1350. The ampulla is crushed but mostly intact, fashioned into the common 'amphora' form, with two lugs, one on either side of the neck,forming very small handles. Both handles are partially intact at the sides, although bent against the surface of the ampulla and seem to be sub-triangular in shape; such objects were suspended from the wearer's neck by means of a chord or chain passing through the handles at the sides (Spencer 1990: 58). The ampulla may have been decorated on the surface with a popular s…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Patching', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4E4CA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy perforated lead-alloy weight which may have been a spindle whorl and probably dates from the Medieval to post-Medieval periods. The object is cylindrical, with a large central circular hole extending vertically through. The top, bottom and sides of the spindle whorl are decorated in incised dot designs; one circular surface has a circumferential border of dots, with small dotted lines radiating from the central hole; the other circular surface displays a similar border but with no radiating dotted lines as on the other side, but a circular groove around the central hol…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Patching', grid reference and parish protected.