Record ID: BH-3ECE61
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and very worn cast copper-alloy key, probably of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). Only part of the circular-sectioned stem and triangular bit survives. The stem is broken at the non-bit end and tapers to a rounded point. The stem thickens towards the bit. The bit projects at 90 degrees from the stem and is solid in compistion. The entire object very worn and abraded. The patina is light green. The key measures 20.9mm long. The stem is a maximum of 2.7mm thickness. The bit is 8.1mm wide and 2.3mm thick. The key weighs 1.41 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-2D2468
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy awl probably of Later Bronze Age date (c.1500-800 BC). The awl is divided into two halves separated by the widest mid-point that is 5.2mm wide and 4.6mm thick. One half is square in cross section and narrows to a point. The other half is rectangular in cross-section and thins to a flat rounded chisel edge that is 3.4mm wide and 1.2mm thick. The awl has dark brown patination with a few areas of lamination which are light brown. The awl is 53.3mm long, 4.6mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 4.12 grams. See BH-FEABA1 and OXON-774622 for simi…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-D72342
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Post Medieval cufflink dating to the period AD 1750-1800. The cuff link comprises two flat, slightly domed, discs joined by an off-centred circular-sectioned bar. The outer face of one disc is decorated with a stamped flower consisting of four petals around a central cross-hatched circle. Each petal contains an arched groove, and between each petal is another groove defining back petals. The opposite face of the second disc is plain. The cufflink measures 6.8mm in height. Each disc is 13.8mm diameter and 1.2mm thick. The object weighs 2.70 grams.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: BH-173A6A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy mount, possibly from a belt, depicting a lombardic letter, either an 'E' or 'M', dating c. AD 1200-1500. Flat rectangular-sectioned plate. The arms of the letter are barred. At either end of the central arm on the reverse is a circular recession, probably where an attachment rivet was connected. The entire object is worn with a mottled mid and light green patina.  The mount measures 14.7mm long, 15.8mm wide, 1.3mm thick and weighs 0.89 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C911CC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy seal matrix dating c. AD 1600-1800. The seal matrix is conical and octagonally facetted. At the top is a circumferential collar, above which is an oval suspension loop surmounted by an oval knop. The face is hollow. The patina across the surfaces of the entire object is light green and light brown. The seal matrix measures 25.9mm in height and is 13.4mm diameter at the base. The suspension loop has an external diameter of 5.8mm. The seal matrix weighs 5.42 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C78796
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval cast copper-alloy book clasp (AD 1400-1600). Howsam type A3. The book clasp consists of a rectangular plate with narrowed hook and a break at the opposite end. The surface is decorated with a central circular boss surrounded by a floral motif of a flower with four surviving petals containing trefoils. There is a small circular perforation next to one of the petals. The reverse of the plate is undecorated, with a circular recession corresponding with the boss.   The book clasp measures 29.1mm long, 22.6mm wide, 2.8mm maximum t…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C72DF1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval date. The plate is triangular, flat and bent out of shape across the mid-point. At one end are two sub-rectangular tabs with a recess between for a pin.  The upper edges of the tabs are broken but curve slightly. At the opposite end of the plate is a tip with a missing point. The sides of the plate are straight. One is damaged. The faces of the plate are flat and undecorated. The patina across the object, including the breaks, is mid green in colour. The plate measures 44.7mm long, 21.9mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C6EBAE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Bronze Age to Iron Age ceramic vessel dating to circa 1000 BC-AD 43. The fragment is irregularly shaped, relatively flat and thick. The breaks are uneven. The fabric is hard, coarse and black across the faces and breaks. Dense hard white calcareous and flint tempered annular inclusions <3mm but mainly <0.2mm.  The fragment measures 39.2mm long, 37.1mm wide, 12.3mm thick and weighs 17.68 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C6B377
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age secondary flint flake implement or scraper dating to the period c. 2700-1600 BC. Black flint. The flake is unevenly shaped and bi-convex in cross-section with a prominent dorsal surface with large angular negative scars and light angular retouching along the right edge. On the opposite edge is a semi-circular notch, also with signs of retouch. No evidence of bulb of percussion or ripples on the ventral surface. The flint measures 35.1mm long, 18.9mm wide, 6.3mm thick and weighs 4.88 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C681E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An everted rim sherd fragment of a Late Bronze Age to Iron Age ceramic vessel dating to circa 1000 BC-AD 43. The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and tear-drop-shape in cross-section and profile. The breaks are uneven, revealing light grey fabric. The external face is light orange. The fabric is hard and coarse with moderate sub-angular white sand <2.5mm and widespread <0.5mm black sand. The fragment measures 38.4mm long, 22.4mm wide, 12.6mm thick and weighs 10.25 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C65DD1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wall sherd from the body of a late Iron Age to early Roman ceramic earthenware vessel. Thick irregularly shaped fragment of hard coarse fabric tempered with spare poorly white quartz (mainly <2mm, occasionally up to 3.5mm). Black core and light grey internal and external surfaces with smooth faces. The external surface is covered with parallel grooves. The fragment measures 60.3mm long, 53.5mm wide, 10.2mm thick and weighs 34.36 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C62EC2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shell-tempered rim fragment from a vessel of probably Roman date. The fragment is part of the flat base and angled vessel wall. The in tact edge of the base is slightly rounded. Irregular breaks of dark reddish-brown sandy fabric with sparse inclusions of c. 1mm brown sand and abundant <0.5mm white sand and <0.5mm black sand. The fabric is darkened on the external surface, likely sooting.  The fragment measures 39.9mm in height, mm long, 34.3mm wide, 7.2mm maximum thickness and weighs 15.05 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C6078B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shell-tempered rim fragment from a storage jar of Iron Age to Early Roman date.  The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and tear-drop in profile with a rounded everted rim. Abundant angular calcareous inclusions <7mm amongst grey reduced fabric on exterior and break, and oxidised light brown on interior surface and part of exterior. The fragment measures 90.4mm long, 57.5mm wide, 23.9mm thick and weighs 130.16 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-C5C42A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wall sherd fragment from a Roman samian ware bowl, probably a Dragendorf 45 type, dating c. AD 170-260. The sherd is irregular in shape and comprises part of the wall and rib. The fabric is fine and orange in colour at the breaks, with a glossy orange-red slip on both the inside and patches on the outer surface. The lower portion of the interior surface is covered by widespread angular sand, which is very worn. The fragment measures 69.4mm long, 33.9mm maximum width, 14.8mm maximum thickness and weighs 42 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B4BED
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy penannular ring of uncertain date, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC). The hoop is sub-pentagonal in cross-section with a flat inner surface and bevelled outer panels that meet at a circumferential ridge on the outer surface. The two terminals meet with little space between them. There is no trace of the gold coating that is usually found on Middle to Late Bronze Age penannular rings that are similar in style. Instead, the metal has a pale green-grey patina and is generally worn. The penannular ring measures 15mm in external width and 4.2mm in thickne…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B306C
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Neolithic to Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead dating c. 2400-1000 BC. The blade, made of dark grey-brown flint, is triangular and plano-convex in cross-section. The tip is missing. At the base is a short rectangular tang missing a corner. Either side of the tang is a scar where the missing tangs once extended. Both faces have invasive and covering, scaled, low-angle retouching. The arrowhead measures 34.5mm long, 21.9mm wide, 4.3mm thic and weighs 2.79 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B037F
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-tear drop shaped scraper tool dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000-1500 BC. The tool is made from a secondary struck flake of dark grey-brown flint with some interior mottled light and dark grey cortex. On the ventral face is a large bulb of percussion. The ventral side has large angled flaking with minimal abrupt retouching on some edges. The flint measures 31.6mm long, 26.1mm wide, 9.9mm thick and weighs 5.53 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8AC275
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint blade dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000 BC-1800 BC. The blade is sub-rectangular and sub-plano-convex in cross-section. Tertiary blade of translucent light grey flint with mottled light and dark grey-brown cortex comprising approximately a third of the flake. Low bulb of percussion on ventral face, which is flat with no retouching. Light angled falking on the two faces of the ventral surface with evidence of short, scaled, abrupt retouching on one edge. The flint measures 31.8mm long, 18.1mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 3 grams
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8A98A1
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of flint, possibly a scraper tool, dating to the Neolithic period, c. 4000 BC-1800 BC. The implement is sub-rectangular in shape and plano-convex in cross-section. The flint is light grey coloured. There is a point at one end and a squared base. The dorsal and ventral faces have no retouching with a low bulb of percussion. There is short, scaled, abrupt mesal retouching on the opposite edges on the two faces. The flint measures 29.3mm long, 14.9mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 2 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8895F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus, contemporary copy, of an uncertain emperor dating to the period AD 330-402. Illegible reverse. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-886713
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS C-R reverse type depicting a globe set on altar inscribed VO-TIS-XX in three lines with three stars above. Mint of Lyon. As RIC VII, Lyon, no. 188.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87E7DF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths. Mint of Siscia. As RIC VIII, Siscia, no. 185.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87CD88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the she-wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 217, no. 542.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87AE63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350) dating to the period AD 335-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and one standard. Unclear mint.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-875623
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX above three stars. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 197, no. 369.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-87166B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period c.AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 215, no. 530.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-86629D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead uniface token of Powell type 14 dating c. AD 1400-1700. The token is disc-shape with worn tabs projecting from opposing edges and a flat reverse. The front face has a cast  raised cross design with four circular pellets - one in each angle - within a slightly raised, very worn, boarder. The patina is light grey. The token measures 18.7mm in length, 14.2mm in width and 2.5mm in thickness. It weighs 3 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8626D5
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman cast copper-alloy bracelet dating to the first century AD. The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and cross-section with a transverse break at each end and straight sides. The surface is decorated with three lines of cable interspersed with grooves and ridges. The reverse is flat with two slightly raised longitudinal ridges. The patina is light green in colour. The fragment measures 15.5mm in length, 14.4mm in width, 0.8mm in thickness and weighs 0.89 grams. Similar to Crummy 1983, p. 38, fig. 40, no. 1586 and BH-9E6AD6 on the PAS database.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-76BA16
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper-alloy harness fitting dating to the period AD 43-120. The fitting co prises part of the rectangular loop with a rectangular-sectioned frame. Integral to the surviving long edge is a pelta-shaped plate with a short curved arm missing hte tip. The opposite arm is missing. The centre of the plate extends slightly to a transverse break. The surfaces are very worn. The patina is light green. The harness fitting measires 14.8mm long, 16.4mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 1.40 grams. For a parallel see Nicolay 2007, p. 365, pl. 54, no. 288.46.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-760A89
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman case copper-alloy mount, harness fitting or vessel attachment. It consists of an arched rectangular shaped and sectiond bar broken at each end. On the inside edge of the surface are two concentric grooves. Extending from the mid point of the same edge is an integral pelat-shaped plate that is D-shaped in cross-section and has a hollow interiror. The patina across the object is dark grey in colour. The object measures 33.3mm long, 24.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 5.12 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-75CCE8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The base of a ceramic vessel, possibly a crucible of Medieval to Post Medieval date. The base is circular, broken on one edge and tapers slightly before expanding into the shallow wall. The wall varies in height but enough survives around the hollowed interior. Within the hollow ares everal concentric grooves. The fabric is hard and slightly sandy with inclusions including sparce <1mm angular black sand and mica. Patches of a dark brown slip survives on the external surfaces and within the hollow interior. The base measures 40.6mm diameter, 12.7mm maximum height and weighs 16.…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-759E98
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim and wall sherd from a cast copper-alloy tool or vessel, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The rim is crescentric and flat. Below is a portion of wall with three uneven breaks. There is no decoration on the interior or exterior surfaces. The patina is dark green in colour, including on the break. The fragment is very worn and pitted. The fragment measures 32.5mm long, 14.8mm wide, 2.6mm thick and weighs 7.21 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-758222
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a Roman ceramic Samian ware vessel dating c. AD 43-260. The sherd comprises a fragment from the wall of a vessel. The sherd is trapezoidal with four broken edges, an undecorated plain interior and an abraded outer face. The fabric is fine and pale orange in colour with a glossy orange-red slip on both the inside and patches on the outer surface. The fragment measures 26.8mm long, 22.7mm wide, 7.3mm thick and weighs 5.36 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-75656C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper-alloy end cap from a scale tang knife dating c. 1500-1600. The end cap consists of a double (addorsed) horse hoof terminal with the hoofs curving away from each other. Each hoof is sub-oval in cross-section with a short projection on the outer edge. Where the hoofs conversge is a sgort groove. The outer sides curve inwardly to the base. The base has a slot filled with corroded rectangualr-sectioned iron blade. The surfaces off the end cap has light brown patination. The object is 12.1mm long, a maximum of 19.1mm wide and 6.9mm thick. The iron blade is 11.5…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-74F467
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cat copper-alloy object of uncertain function and date, probably a Medieval vessel foot. The object is sub-rectangular in shape and cross-section. The wider edge has a break. The long edges are bevelled and taper to a short edge. The front face is plain. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The patina across the object, including the break, is light green with patchy areas of dark green. The object measures 35.7mm long, a maximum of 28.1mm wide, a minimum of 17.5mm wide, 5.6mm thick and weighs 25.60 grams.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-74DC83
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to early Post Medieval cast copper-alloy sword or dagger scabbard chape. The chape, cast in one piece, is 'V-shape' and hollowed, with raised edges and open at the back. The plate has a central ridge with rectangular and aperture and circular aperture above either side. The upper edge is scalloped. Between these is a sub-triangular projection. At the opposite end the terminal consists of a rounded knop.  The chape measures 49.1mm long, 20mm wide, 6mm thick an weighs 7.21 grams. For parallels on the PAS see IOW-DC61A8 and BH-757F02.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-749936
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of wide-cuff penannular cast copper-alloy Roman bracelet dating to the first century. The fragment is rectangular in shape and cross-section, and comprises part of the band and the terminal. The face is decorated with two parallel lines of cable within two grooves and another groove between the cables. This central motif extends across the centre of the face to two worn transverse ridges. The ridges have a series of short horizontal grooves between them. Extending across the terminal are two lines of recessed circles within a plain border. At the opposite…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-734C83
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy belt mount or stud, probably of Post Medieval date. The domed head is twelve-foil culminating at a plain apex. The reverse is hollow with a central boss, into which is the base of a rectangular-sectioned iron shaft. The patina is dark green in colour. The mount measures 25.2mm in diameter, 4.7mm high and weighs 7.06 grams. Similar studs are sometimes attributed to the Roman period but the domed bade and iron fitting on the reverse suggests a Post Medieval date, probably the sixteenth century.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72F9D9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy pin dating AD 700-850. The head is sub-spherical with a saltire at the apex. Radiating from this are swirled grooves extending to the base. There is a ring-shaped collar dividing the head from the rest of the integral circular-sectioned shaft. The shaft tapers to a worn point. The pin measures 18.3mm long. The head is 8.7mm diameter and the pin 2.1mm diameter. The entire object weighs 2.96 grams. For similar pins recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database see BH-AAA712 and BH-34AE6D.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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Record ID: BH-72D7EC
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper-alloy polyhedral pin dating AD 700-900. The head is sub-cuboid with 11 angled facets, each with a moulded ring-and-dot motif. Extending from the base is the surviving circular-sectioned shaft with a transverse collar that extends to a broken point.  The pin is 17.1mm long. The head is 8.3mm diameter and the pin a maximum of 3.6mm diameter. The entire object weighs 2.25 grams. Similar polyhedral pins recorded on the PAS include NARC-685D0C, LANCUM-6B7592 and SUR-646CF1.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2024
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