Record ID: ESS-A16C17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Morini Celtic gold qtr stater 11mm,1.48g
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-4D7A14
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy mount (probably) dating from the Post Medieval to Modern period c. AD 1750-1900. Similar examples to this have been recorded on the database and have been described as likely mounts, with one (CORN-CE63E7) being described as a cornucopuia terminal. The mount is triangular in plan and takes the form of a ram's head with hors to either side, curing inward towards the eyes. The head emerges from a sub-cylindrical foliate decorated 'tube' which terminates in a downward curving oval shaped tab. The inside of the tube is hollow though the inside of the ram's head port…
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-4D072D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold plated (copper-alloy cored) contemporary copy of an iron age gold stater of the Trinovantes (Eastern Region) dating to c. 60-40 BC. Rudd's 'Late Whaddon Chase - big pellet' type. ABC p. 119, no. 2338 for solid gold prototype.
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-4CE3C9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sub-cylindrical lead weight of uncertain age, likely dating from the Medieval to Modern period. The weight is formed of a central iron rod (still partially visible) around which is a sub-cylindrical lead-alloy mass. weight: 128.57g, length: 27.8mm, width: 28.5mm
Created on: Saturday 12th December 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-775E34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a decorated cast copper-alloy buckle frame, dating to the Medieval period. The frame is 'D' shaped in section once the halves are fitted together. The buckle is flat with decorative elements on one face. Each of these elements is situated within rectangular 'panels' across the buckle frame face (outer edge). These segments are defined in some instances by a single transverse grooved line, and in other by a thin raised transverse ridge. Within the 'panels' the decoration takes the form of stamped dots as well as lines forming triangular shapes. Some of the decoration n…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BD857A
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy bell dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, c. AD 1300-1600. The bell is sub-circular in shape, with the main body formed of four inwardly cirving tabs of flat copper-alloy sheet. There is a rectangular sectioned stem emerging from the centre top of the bell body. At the terminal of the stem, there is a flattened circular tab with a hole at the centre (now damaged) which acts as the attachment loop. The pea, made of iron, is intact and found inside the bell body. Bells of this sheet metal type are commonly attributed to the Medieval and early Post-Me…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BA099A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy oval shaped seal matrix. The matrix is flat on the face and slightly concave on the back. There are two small mounts on the back that were likely part of an attachment piece. The face features a border of engraved letters with an oval shape at the centre, inside which is a decorative motif. Dimensions: weight: 19.5g, length: 32.3mm, width: 22.2mm, thickness: 7.2mm
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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Record ID: ESS-DBEBD6
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The Baddow hoard consists of 933 gold Iron Age coins and fragments of an associated container or vessel of uncertain form, as detailed below. The coins: All but 3 of the 933 coins in the hoard are British Iron Age gold coins of a single type. This is an uninscribed Eastern (North Thames) British Iron Age gold stater of ‘Whaddon Chase’ type ABC 2433, or rather a distinct group of coins of this type with a more easterly distribution identifiable by the dies used (Sills’ ‘Whaddon East’ type (Sills 2017 p.439)). These coins were produced in the North Thames …
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baddow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DA3378
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete medieval (AD1300-1400) gold finger ring set with a green gemstone, identified by the British Museum's Department of Scientific Research through Raman spectroscopy as beryllium aluminium silicate, likely emerald. The transverse bezel has a pyramidal collet of ‘pie-dish’ form to hold the polished rectangular gemstone. The hoop is circular, although slightly distorted, and has a ‘D’-shaped section. The entire outside of the hoop is decorated, starting at the shoulders with a series of three ridges, followed by a quatrefoil of four point…
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Ongar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C81459
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy tobacco pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600-1700. The item is formed of a flat oval shaped plate with two faces. On one can be seen a profile bust in relief, likely that of King Charles I. On the opposite side is a crowned oval shield with three lozenges across, inside a garniture. Extending from the bottom edge of the oval plate is a cylindrical shaft with a widened mid-section and decorative collars, and a tapering base below an incised collar, ending in the flat circular tamper portion of the artefact. A close parallel to this example exis…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-C504FC
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
incomplete cast copper-alloy book fitting, dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1350-1450. The fitting appears to be of Howsam class A.1. The main body of the fitting is comprised of a circular central portion 10.8mm in height, with a drilled hole at the centre. from one edge emerges a zoomorphic head pointing downward, toward the base of the fitting. On it can be seen moulded decoration depicting ears, as well as a constriction defining the snout or muzzle, and beneath, an incised line defining the mouth. Opposite the animal head terminal on the other side of the circular centra…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1F1C75
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy pot leg from a cauldron or similar large metal vessel. The leg is zoomorphic in form and appears as a three-toed foot. Each 'toe' is rounded with the centre one being the largest. The upper portion of the toes moulds into the leg support, which is triangular in plan. The base of the pot leg is somewhat uneven and worn. The patina is light green in colour and very worn, with areas of darker green, smoother texture. The item likely dates from the medieval to post medieval periods, c. AD 1250-1700.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1EEE34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy weight with a cylindrical shaped void or hole running through the centre from top to bottom (diameter 6.5mm). The item has 14 sides (including the flat top and bottom where the holes are present) and weighs 68.72g. Many of the edges and vertices are worn, though the faces are still distinguishable. The item takes the form of a large bead, though due to its size and weight, it was been recorded as a weight, possibly a loom weight. It is likely Early medieval to medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1ED1F0
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy sword, knife or dagger pommel, likely dating to the medieval period. The pommel is hexagonal in form with a flat top at the centre of which is a sub-rectangular void. Two sub-ovoid knops emerge opposite one another from the edge, extending down slightly into the sides of the hexagon shaped pommel. The sides are slanted slighty inward so that the pommel tapers slightly in width as it nears the bottom edge. Near to this bottom edge is a incised double line border with transverse vertical lines inside. The bottom is open.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1EAE2A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper-alloy eye fitting from a toggle clasp sword belt, dating from c. AD 1550-1650. The item is sub-rectangular in shape and is formed of an outer 'D' shaped sectioned frame with a rectangular void at the centre. One edge has a raised curved profile. The opposite edge appears to be broken just beyond a slightly raised ridge. Near to the raised curved edge there is a loop attached with an approx internal diameter of 3.6mm.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-1E90AB
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the post medieval period. The seal is sub-circular in shape with the legend HENRY TVTHIL[L].
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0D0268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Double struck slightly damaged silver cut halfpenny of uncertain issuer, possibly Richard I (AD 1157-1199). Mint uncertain, moneyer is possibly Henri.
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0CCB49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irish silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Dublin mint, moneyer is David. Dates to the period c. AD 1251-1254.
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0CB051
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) or early reign of Edward II (AD 1307-1327). Class 10cf (1301-1310). Canterbury mint
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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Record ID: ESS-0C62CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn silver penny of uncertain issuer, but likely Richard II to Richard III (c. AD 1377-1485). York mint
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
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