Record ID: DENO-1F2C34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, group b (Bayley & Butcher, 2004; 91) dating AD 50 - 150. Only the head of the brooch remains. The bow is decorated with two parallel grooves running down the bow forming a simplistic crest. The wings are oval in cross section and decorated with ridges at each terminal. The iron spring is badly corroded. The rest of the brooch has a dark green patina. Length 24.36mm, width 26.50mm, thickness 14.74mm and weight 14.10g.
Created on: Friday 20th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-42402E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval pottery vessel sherds. One rim sherd, four base sherds and ten body sherds of Midlands Purple ware pottery (1600 - 1720). The fabric of the sherds is a hard earthware with small rounded and sub-angular inclusions of grit and quartz. The colour of the inclusions varies however most are of a light yellow or white colour. The colour of the fabric is a purple grey with some of the sherds coated in a dark purple slip that appears burnished in some areas. Weight 481.6g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-429E55
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval pottery vessel sherds. One base sherd, four rim sherds and nine body sherds of glazed red earthenware (c. 1500 - 1700). The fabric of the sherds is a hard earthenware with sub-angular inclusions or grit and quartz varying in colour from white to dark grey. The colour of the fabric is orange with some of the sherds glazed in a dark red brown slip and burnished, the inner fabric of the sherds is a lighter orange. Weight 478g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: DENO-44DE6F
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy umbonate harness mount. The mount is circular with a hollow backed central boss within a multifoil (sixteen foils) outer flange. The reverse of the mount shows the remains of three rivets in the outer foils. The mount appears to have no further decoration and is coated in a patchy light green patina. Diameter 31.27mm, thickness 13.61mm and weight 11.30g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-459EB2
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and broken lead alloy toy gun (1600 - 1700). The toy is probably modelled on the petronel pistol that was popular in the 17th century (Forsyth & Egan, 2005: 97). The toy consists of a cylindrical barrel, powder pan and hollow decorated butt, the trigger of the gun appears to be missing. The butt is decorated on one side with diagonal ridges with three pellets between each ridge and a raised border containing the pattern. The toy has a beige patina. Length 61.99mm, width 11.03mm, thickness 7.01mm and weight 15.76g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-461F2C
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy rowel spur (c. 1600 - 1700). Only the back of the heel and the rowel box survive. Most of the sides and both terminals are missing. The neck is divided into two sections about halfway up, one side has a rounded knop at the end while the other end has broken off just before the knop. The remaining knop is perforated for the missing rowel axle and there is some iron residue present within the perforation. The rowel is missing. The sides are D-shaped in cross section and are undecorated. The spur has a dark green patina. Length 45.83mm, width 33.66mm, thickne…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-46803C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late-medieval to early post-medieval purse frame (c. 1450 - c. 1600). It fits into Williams Type 1A (2018, p. 2, fig. 3). The frame is L-shaped in cross-section with one clear circular sewing hole close to one terminal. The frame is decorated with double incised lines forming a zig-zag pattern on one of the outer edges. The frame has a slight curve to it but appears broken at both terminals. It has a dark green patina. Length 60.37mm, width 7.75mm, thickness 4.65mm and weight 8.62g.
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-21EE38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), Class 9b1 (North 1037/1), minted in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, mid 1300. Diameter 18.14mm and weight 1.29g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
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Record ID: DENO-229678
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut short cross halfpenny of John (1199 - 1216) or Henry III (1216 - 1272), Class 6b1-6c3, minted in London, 1215-1217. Diameter 18.83mm and weight 0.69g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
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Record ID: DENO-239AB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Domitian (AD 81 - 96), dating to AD 93 - 94 (Reece Period 4). IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P reverse type, depicting Minerva standing right on prow, brandishing a javelin and holding a shield, owl at feet. Mint of Rome. RIC II, pg 139, no 176. Diameter 19.82mm and weight 3.09g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
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Record ID: DENO-2537A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver plated contemporary copy of a silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 - 161), dating to AD 139 (Reece Period 7). AVG PIVS P M TR P COS II reverse type, depicting clasped hands holding caduceus possibly between two corn ears. Mint of Rome. RIC III, pg 29, no 26 or 27. Diameter 17.21mm and weight 2.19g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
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Record ID: DENO-26D4DA
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A coin hoard of five post-medieval silver shillings dating to 1560 - 1649. The coin hoard coins the following. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). First Issue, Martlet intial mark (North 1985), minted at the Tower of London, 1560 - 1561. Obverse: Crowned bust left; ELIZABETH D G AN FR ET HI REGINA. Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchèe dividing the legend; POSVI / DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV. Die axis: 10. Diameter 30.24mm and weight 5.03g. A silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603). First Issue, Martlet intial mark (North 1985), minted at the Tower of Lo…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Markfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-07C564
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) palstave axe with side loop and three decorative ribs. It is most probably from the period 1050-950 BC which fits with Wilburton and Penard assemblages of the later Middle and earlier Late Bronze Age; this corresponds with Needham (1996) Period 5-6 fitting with Metalworking Assemblage X. The axe is relatively diminutive (small) when compared to most palstaves being broadly rectangular in plan and ovoid in profile. The blade of the palstave has straight sides that flare to form a crescent shaped cutting edge. The rear part of the axe (from the s…
Created on: Friday 12th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th December 2018
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Record ID: DENO-990A51
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval gilded silver button, dating to the 16th century. The button is circular and domed, with a convex obverse and a concave reverse. The obverse of the button is decorated with seven pellets. One of the pellets sits at the centre. Four more are positioned around it, each enclosed in a pair of concentric rings. Each inner ring is a solid line, and each outer ring is made of twisted filigree. Positioned on the outer edge and between the rings are three smaller filigree rings. A fourth ring is missing but its outline is visible on the surface of the button. Two of…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tuxford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-9CDF35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy seal matrix, dating to the 14th century. The seal is circular with a hexagonal conical handle and a loop at the top. In the centre of the seal there is a cross rising from two lines within which are the letters 'ihc' for Jesus. The legend reads PRIVESV, meaning 'I am private'. The seal matrix has a dark green patina. Length 19.73mm, diameter 16.41mm and weight 6.09g. A similar example on the database is DENO-DC076F, however the motif in the centre of the seal is different.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Record ID: DENO-C41755
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman dupondius of Claudius I (AD 41-54) dating to the period c.AD 41 - 54 (Reece period 2). CERES AVGVSTA, S C reverse type, depicting Ceres seated left on an ornamental throne, holding two corn ears and a long torch. Unclear mint. For the type cf. RIC I (revised edition), pp. 127 & 129, cf. nos. 94 & 110; for contemporary copies of this type see G. Boon, 'Counterfeit Coins in Roman Britain', pl. III, no. 38. Diameter 21.45mm, thickness 3.23mm and weight 5.49g. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes a…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th November 2019
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Record ID: DENO-C29C8A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman openwork, trilobate key handle (c. AD 150 - 410). The key handle consists of one elongated oval loop extending out from a rectangular collar. This collar is decorated with two grooves running parallel to one another, with one side of the collar featuring a cross between the grooves. The collar then tapers down to a rectangular socket, also decorated with two parallel grooves. The handle would have originally had two further oval loops, with the central loop being the largest, forming an openwork fleur-de-lis shape, however only the one outer loop remai…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: DENO-C31567
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy harness pendant (c. 1200 - 1400). The pendant is shield-shaped with an incomplete suspension loop extending from the centre of its flat edge. Both sides of the pendant are worn and corroded, therefore no evidence of decoration remains. The object has a dark green patina. Length 43.54mm, width 27.04mm. thickness 3.56mm and weight 6g.
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2018
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Record ID: DENO-C4BB5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307) or Edward II (1307 - 1327). Class 6b - 15c, probably minted in Canterbury, 1291 - 1327. Diameter 15.46mm and weight 0.61g. The coin is very worn.
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: DENO-C6FA5D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy farthing, possibly of Charles I (1625 - 1649). Richmond rounds type (North 2275 - 2278), uncertain mint, 1625 - 1634. Diameter 19.80mm, thickness 1.40mm and weight 2.08g.
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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