Record ID: LIN-58B474
Object type: BALDRIC
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman probable baldric ring or military phalera (horse harness) mount dating to circa 70 BC-AD 300. The object is fully three-dimensional; it is oval in form and in cross-section with rounded edges. The sides of the ring leading up to the curvilinear openwork grow in width from 8.15 mm to 10.6 mm). One side is slightly flattened nearer the broken projecting lobe, perhaps worn down due to its use. The central aspect of the ring comprises of an openwork design with four open spaces: two triangular spaces surrounding a circul…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-587FBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy headstud brooch dating to c.AD 75-200. The wings are semi-circular in cross-section and rectilinear in form. The wing cap on one side is decorated with incised linear lines, the parallel decoration on the other end is worn and not visible. The reverse of the wings has a central notch for the missing pin. The bow springs out the wings; it is D-shaped in cross-section and has an accentuated curved bow that is flat on the side, narrowing to a flattened foot. At the uppermost part of the bow is a globular waisted 'stud'. The catchpla…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-584361
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cast copper alloy strap fitting/strap loop dating to c.AD 43-410 The strap loop consists of a rectangular plate that is rectangular in cross-section. A globular knob, with a circular in cross-section shaft projects from one side. The other side has a rectangular loop with an elongated oval aperture. No decoraton is visible. Mid-green patina. Length:  33.41 mm; Width (with knob): 27.61 mm; (plate) 15.16 mm; Weight: 22.57g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-563BE2
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild's Class VIa dating to the period c. AD 100 - 200. The object exhibits a rectangular head measuring 15.4 mm in length, 14 mm in width and 2.87 mm in thickness. The obverse of the head exhibits four semi-circles with traces of decayed enamel that is now a dull brownish-green, the semi-circles border a central lozenge recess with traces of light blue enamel. An integrally cast shaft emerges from the base of the reverse and turns at a right angle to form a triangular loop with an oval cross-s…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-561AF1
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy button and loop fastener of Wild Class III dating from the Roman period (c.AD 50-200). The object is oval in form and is D-shaped in cross-section with a sub-oval aperture and two bumps on the outside frame. It appears to be missing its central dome.  A shaft emerges from the base of the reverse and turns at a right angle to form a triangular loop. The object has a brown patina.  Length: 37.80 mm; Width: 18.99 mm; Thickness: 4.76 mm; Weight: 5.55g Button-and-loop fasteners seem to have been multi-purpose, some perhaps for horse-har…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-55FCAE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or pin head of Roman date (c.43-410). The object is in the form of a three-dimensional small bird with moulded wings, tail and head. The bird sits with its wings at rest and head facing forward. The eyes of the bird are shallow circular drilled holes and it has a recessed gently curved beak. The wings and tails have incised lines to depict feathers. The bird has no feet, with its lower belly sitting on a broken rectangular shaft. The object has a dark brown patina with traces of a white metal coating.  Measurements: Height: 22.82 m…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-55C347
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman mount or stud dating to c.AD 43-410 The object is discoidal with a raised border that is c.2.9 mm thick, the plate is recessed with an off-centre rectangular knob.The reverse is undecorated and has the remains of a central square cross-sectioned shaft or rivet. Dark brown patina with patches of verdigris. Diameter: 22.65 mm; Thickness: 5.41 mm; Weight: 6.07g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-558764
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Roman rotary key dating to c.AD 43-410 The key has a circular bow set at right angles to a simple rectangular bit, and with a hollow-ended shank. The bow aperture is mushroom or pelta shaped. The bit has a rectangular notch cut out of its forward edge at its junction with the stem, and two angular notches cut out of its lower edge. The handle has a pair of low ribs positioned below the bow and where the stem meets the handle, which continue as slight projections on both sides. Compare with SOM-391D25, HAMP-515186, NMS-AD5C44, …
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-5561D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval gilded cast copper-alloy buckle with separate plate, dating from c.AD 1150 - 1450 Single looped oval buckle that is D-shaped in cross-section with an integral ornate sub-circular projection on the outside edge and a separate plate in the form of two circles with three rivets. The buckle loop terminates with rounded knops at the inside edge and has an offset bar. From the outside edge projects a semi-circular lobe ornately decorated with radiating raised lines and a central sub-oval with central pellet and further raised lines radiating…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LIN-539AEC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval gilded cast copper alloy spur buckle with integral plate, dating from c.AD 1350 - 1500 Single looped oval buckle with a tapered integrally cast plate with arrowhead terminal. The buckle is D-shaped in cross-section and is decorated with two globular knobs on both outside corners, framing two pairs of double raised longitudinal bands. A rib divides the buckle from the body of the plate from its end where a pin passes through a hole. The cast pin is intact and has a raised vertical ridge situated about half down its length, and it tapers to a…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
No spatial data available.