Record ID: LEIC-F05700
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze age copper alloy axe fragment, 1500-1150 BC. Length: 39 mm, width: 49 mm, thickness: 14 mm, weight: 84 g. Fragment of a probably palstave axe, consisting of the rounded, splayed blade and part of the solid rectangular shaped and cross sectioned body (29mm wide) which is decorated with a rounded ridge running down its centre towards the blade.
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Saturday 15th February 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-745772
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy probable nail cleaner of Baldock type, Length: 33 mm, width: 8 mm, thickness: 1 mm, weight: 1.5 g. The object has a sub triangular form and cross section and consists of an elongated triangular shaped plate which has rounded 'shoulders' flanking an integral transverse suspension loop. The loop is triangular in form and has a curved end, which would have formed the loop, now missing. The objects form suggests a nail cleaner but it has no bifurcation at its tip and no decoration, but is similar to BH-19766A and BUC-9F4DC6.
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knapwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-B7D7BE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch, length: 43 mm, width: 22 mm, thickness: 10 mm, weight: 8.04 g. The brooch consists of short open semi-circular cross sectioned wings, which sit below a spring of 8 coils. The spring is held in place by a central semi-circular suspension loop which sits at the top of a linear ridge running down the centre of the flat rectangular shaped and cross sectioned bow. This is incomplete missing its catchplate and pin.
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-B66988
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch, 35mm long, 25mm wide and 12mm thick with a weight of 8.12g. The brooch has semi-circular cross sectioned, open wings which are decorated with an incised vertical ridge near their terminals. The sping and pin are missing, but there is a centrally placed semi-circular loop at the top, which joins a second similar loop at the back. The bow is sub rectangular in cross section and is slightly curved. It is plain except for the foot, which is now partially missing but would have forked to create a triangul…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-B8C83F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy shield brooch, probably dating to AD100-250. Length: 31 mm, width: 17 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight; 4.47 g. The brooch has a rhombus form and is rectangular in cross section. It has a central hollow domed boss c. 7mm in diameter. This has a slightly raised border which has a T shaped projection emerging from it and towards the upper and lower corners (as shown). These corners have oval raised areas set into them and form part of the raised border on the object. The other two corners has slightly rounded projections on their ends. A field of red enamel fills the su…
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-B87DB6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged or hinged Dolphin brooch,Length: 41 mm, width: 25 mm,weight: 8.91 g. The brooch consists of plain circualr cross sectioned solid wings which house a central pin, now incomplete. The bow is semi-circular in cross section and is decorated with a slight crest at its upper edge which becomes a slight ridge running the bows length. It has an incomplete triangular catchplate and foot.
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-B7E5B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Maximinus II Daia (305-313), dating to the period c.AD 312 (Reece Period 15). Mint of Siscia. Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, eagle standing at feet left with wreath in its beak. RIC VI, p. 483, no. 225b.
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Sunday 27th June 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-EB374C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch, Length: 25 mm, width: 23 mm, weight: 4.55 g. The brooch has solid circular cross sectioned wings which are plain and house a recess for a hinged pin, now missing. The upper part of the bow rises sharply outwards from the wings, has a circular cross section and tapers to a point. It is decorated with a central raised plain ridge running its length.
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E7292C
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy miniature object / votive axe, 150-250. Length: 32 mm, width: 29 mm, thickness: 5 mm, weight: 6.61 g. The axe consists of a circular cross sectioned shaft which has a rounded terminal with a double incised collar above. The axe head is sub rectangular, tapering in width and flaring outwards to form a blade. The shaft emerges from the top of the head slightly. One face is incised with an X flanked by incised vertical line. These may be pseudo binding marks, given their position. Compare NLM-629192 SF-E5A4C7 BH-EF7EF6 BH-6D6F73, excavations at Baldock, Hertfo…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 6th July 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-28F2BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy barbarous radiate of Divus Claudius, dating to c. AD 270-85 (Reece Period 14), [CONSEC]RA[TIO], unclear, but most likely an altar.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buckinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-84675A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman as of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 119 (Reece period 6). BRITANNIA, PONT MAX-[TR POT COS III], S C reverse type depicting Britannia seated facing right, foot on rock, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre, large shield to right. As RIC II, p. 412, no. 577A or 577B. This is a coin of British Association, struck in Rome for issue in Britain - 39 specimens were found in the Sacred Spring in Bath (As Walker, 1988: p. 291, nos. 1-39, pl. XXXI).
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bosworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F3BA97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Early medieval copper-alloy brooch fragment. Length: 34 mm, width: 20 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 6.21 g. The object comprises the incomplete headplate only, and is probably from a cruciform brooch. The headplate is flat and rectangular, and missing most of its edge; it is decorated with five (two incomplete) ring-and-dot motifs, one centrally placed and the others in each corner. There is no evidence for any wings. At one edge of the headplate is a centrally placed top knob cast in one with the headplate. This is very worn, but is half-round, so semi-circular in cross-section. It…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 13th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-5D9AA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy as of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 119 (Reece Period 6). BRITANNIA (in exergue), [PONT MAX TR POT COS III], S C reverse type depicting Britannia seated facing, resting head on right hand and holding sceptre, large shield to right. As RIC II, p. 412, no. 577A. This is a coin of British Association, struck in Rome for issue in Britain - 39 specimens were found in the Sacred Spring in Bath (As Walker, 1988: p. 291, nos. 1-39, pl. XXXI).
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-5D796B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age copper alloy disc- headed pin, Length: 27 mm, diameter: 11 mm, weight: 2.13 grams. The pin is incomplete, missing its lower shaft. This is circular in cross section and widens as it reaches the head from 2mm to 3.5 mm in diameter. The head is 3 mm deep and 11 mm in diameter. It is circular in form and triangular in cross section, emerging from the shaft and widening to form a disc with a concave upper surface which contains a central circular depression. There is no decoration. Pins of this type are hard to date as they are not often discovered within hoards. The…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-5BE6A3
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Age copper alloy flat axe, Length: 94 mm, width: 43 mm, thickness: 11 mm, weight: 164 g. The axe is complete but is pitted with corrosion and has a rectangular form and cross section. It has a very square butt end with tapering sides and it has largely parrallel, slightly flanged edges which only taper outwards slightly before becoming the curved edge to the blade. this tapers gently in width and has a rounded edge with slightly projecting sides. There is no sign of any decoration. Its form is consistent with the Arreton developed flat axehead type, of Early to Middle Bronze…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E86131
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged brooch of Mackreth 2011, CD H 5.k. Plate 58. 43-100 AD. Length: 41 mm, width: 14 mm, thickness: 8 mm, weight: 6.12 grams. The brooch has short, solid, circular cross sectioned wings which house a hinged pin. The curved bow is D shaped in cross section and plain. It has a large triangular shaped catchplate and is intact except for the tip of its bow and the end of the pin.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 31st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-E82733
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, hinged bow brooch, AD 43-100. Length: 37 mm, width: 32 mm, thickness: 12 mm, weight: 10.59 grams. The brooch has solid circular cross sectioned, solid wings with a small ioff centre recess for a hinged pin, now missing. The curved bow is D shaped in cross section and is plain with some damage. It has a large triangular shaped catchplate folded back at the end which sits above a small stepped foot.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-E7C11B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy dolphin type Colchester derivative, rear hook brooch, dating to AD 43-100. Length: 61 mm, width: 41 mm, thickness: 16 mm, weight: 25.6 grams. The brooch has open semi-circular cross sectioned wings which are missing their spring. They are each decorated with two vertical raised bands with two lines of incised notches on each. The raised bands are flanked by three rounded depressions. The bow has a D shaped cross section and is also decoarted with two lines of incised notches, running down its centre. this is flanked by a linear ridge at each edge which tapers tow…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Saturday 24th March 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-E6AB88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying a coin of Tetricus II (AD 272-274) with a reverse type of Tetricus I, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). [LAETITIA AVGN/AVGG] reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor. Cf. Normanby no. 1988. The coin appears to have been deliberately pierced, the triangular shape of the perforation suggesting by a knife blade or similar.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th March 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-E64CBD
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy initial T-shaped brooch, dating AD 50-150. Length: 28 mm, width: 25 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 3.58grams. The brooch has solid circular cross sectioned wings which taper slightly in width towards their ends. At the centre of these is a rectangular recess to allow for a hinged pin, now missing. The bow has a D shaped cross section and also tapers in width, narrowing towards its base, now missing. It is decorated on the front surface with an elongated triangular rounded projection, which is flanked by an incised border of transverse lines.
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 31st May 2020
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