Record ID: ESS-28CCB4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete gold post-medieval mourning finger ring dating to c.AD1690.  The hoop is circular but bent, making it slightly elongated in shape.  The outer surface is decorated at the bezel with an incised design of what is likely a stylised skull motif.  The decoration is damaged, but semi-circular lines representing the right and left edges of the skull are visible.  Incised lines at the bottom of the skull represent the mouth and teeth.  There is some damage to the exterior of the hoop consisting of chips and scratches.  The interior of …
Created on: Monday 15th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Black Notley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-DA5F6D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete silver button from a cufflink of ‘crown and heart’ type. It is circular with a downward-turned rim. The raised design on the upper surface comprises a crown above two hearts which has been stamped out from the reverse (Lewis (2013) Form 1, Type A). The reverse has a silver wire loop soldered to its surface which would have been attached to a matching button forming the other end of the link. Dimensions: Diameter: 19 mm; Thickness: 10 mm; Weight: 0.92g. Discussion: The style of the iconography provides a broad dating to the reign of Charles II (1…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wethersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-0FB723
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena, dating to c.AD 337 - 340. (Reece Period 17) PAX PVBLICA, reverse type shows Pax standing left holding a transverse sceptre and branch. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 15.1 mm Weight: 0.92 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-ACC02B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a glass probable vessel of posible Roman date. Description: The fragment is irregular in plan and slightly curved in profile. It is cobalt blue in colour and translucent. Measurements: length: 6.9mm, width: 4.2mm, thickness: 1.3mm, weight: 0.09g. Discussion: Compare with LON-CB4FFD dated to the 1st-2nd century AD.
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F80819
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD...) dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORAE DD AVGGQ NN; Two Victories, winged, draped, standing front, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Treveri 185
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-115348
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to c. AD 364 - 378. Reece Period 19. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, reverse type shows Victory walking left holding a wreath. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 17.2 mm Weight: 1.23 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-AEB0EE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with an ovate section. It expands to a flared cutting edge at one end and terminates in a worn break at the opposite end. The cutting edge is worn. The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a delaminated mid-brown/green patina. The axehead is 43.7mm long, 29.6mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.3g.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: GAT-C21560
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Bronze Age palstave axe head. Extensive surface loss has occurred along the edges and surfaces of the find, giving the axe and thin irregular form. The butt end is sub-square, and is slightly more truncated to one side. From the butt, the sides flare slightly. The side flanges are missing; however, the stop ridge is still prominently visible, especially on one side. From the stop ridge, the blade tapers slightly (due to surface loss) before flaring marginally to the cutting edge which is heavily truncated and rounded. A partial rib is visible on one face…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanycil', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-ACCE62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch Harlow CD Ha 1.b of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held. The axis bar has broken in half and has come out of the lug, although it is still intact inside the spring. The spring is complete coiling around the axis bar four times on the right before passing over the head, through the lug, coiling around the left hand side of the axis bar three times and extending into the now missing pin.&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-117A10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Uncertain Mint. Diameter: 14.8 mm Weight: 1.03 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-11EBFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy radiate of Allectus, dating to c.AD 293 - 296. (Reece Period 14). Uncertain reverse type, uncertain mint.  Diameter: 20.9 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-AD1A5A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy brooch (Harlow) of Roman date (AD 50-80). Description: The brooch has a half-cylindrical head with double-pierced lug in which the external cord of the spring and axis bar are held, now missing.  The wings are decorated with grooved ridges at the ends and beside the bow. The top lug is rounded and the crest emerges at a low angle from this, flattening  as it travels down the length of the bow. Two further crests flank this, merging with the central one, and two further ridges travel down the edges of the bow. The …
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-12957B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 350 - 353. Reece Period 18. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, reverse type shows a soldier spearing a fallen horseman. Mint uncertain Diameter: 12.6 mm Weight: 0.52 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: WILT-E6CFBD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy bar mount and loop dating to c AD 1550 - 1700. It is sub rectangular with slightly concave sides and pointed bifurcate attachment end. Two centrally placed rivet holes are longitudinally placed, one, closest to the attachment end, retaining an iron rivet. A simple transverse groove lies above the integral recurved hook which touches its own base and holds an annular pendent loop. Dimensions: 41.1mm in length; 11.9mm in width (diameter of loop); 3.34g in weight. Possibly from a sword belt. See WILT-B08FB1 and KENT-C576BB on the PAS…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-8DFDF8
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy possible medieval to post-medieval purse bar. Only arm survives. This is sub-oval in cross-section and gently curved in profile, becoming straighter immediately before its outer end, which terminates in a small globular knob. The surface of the metal has a dark green patina and the break shows little signs of wear. Although unusually long and curved, this is probably a purse bar of similar style to Williams (2018) Class H, which date to the 15th to 16th century. Length: 60.44mm, width: 7.14mm, thickness: 6.10mm, weight: 10.46g
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bottisham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-E6DAC3
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy dress hook, Read (2008) Class E type 3, dating to c AD 1500 - 1650. It has a rectangular section, attachment frame or loop, integral to a circular plate with moulded relief and openwork. In the centre of the plate is a shallow domed boss with uncertain motif in relief. There is an integral D section shaft and recurved sharp hook. There is a collar between plate and shaft with two oval pellets lying obliquely below it. Dimensions: 38.2mm in length; 18.1mm in width;  3.4g in weight cf Read (2008: 98) no 364 is very similar
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-12B3CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to c.AD 330 - 337. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type shows two soldiers with one standard. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 11.8 mm Weight: 0.86 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-F32BA0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete early medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) copper-alloy small-long brooch in two sections. One section comprises the head of the brooch and the other the central part of the brooch, while the foot is missing. The head consists of a flat, undecorated, trefoil-shaped plate with semi-circular mouldings projecting from the outer end and from each side. To its reverse single pin lug projects from the centre, covered with iron corrosion. The central section consists of a humped bow at its upper end and a slightly tapering, straight section at its lower end. The bow is D-shape…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkedon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-E71017
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete Medieval copper alloy locking key, probably for a casket, dating to c AD 1250 - 1300. It has a circular bow and and an at least partly hollow, oval section, shank or stem. There is a small section of the shank missing at the extreme outer end. There is a simple bit with two wards, one on each end of the bit, adjacent to the shank, and two more at the base of the shank.  Dimensions: 33.8mm in length; 10.1mm in width (diameter of bow); 4.32g in weight Goodhall I.H. in Biddle illustrates a similar key: no. 3760 which dates to mid 13th century…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SF-F22E11
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman plate brooch. The object is a pointed sub-oval shape. The outer face has a recessed circle in the centre with a small circular boss projecting from its centre. To one end of the reverse there is the remains of a single lug pin fitting and to the other end a catch-plate. The surface of the metal is very heavily corroded with a reddish patina in places and the breaks are well worn.  This example probably belong to Mackreth's (2011) British, plate Type 3, which includes enamelled and gilded variants, although the sub-type is uncertain for this ex…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hawkedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-70E390
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla dating from the Medieval period; about AD 1270 - 1450. It is a châsse-like ampulla, inspired by the shape of a reliquary chest. The broken ampulla consists of the damaged rectangular neck of the ampulla, and a sub-rectangular phial which has a pointed top and base, rectangular main faces which are longer than they are high, and sub-rectangular end panels which have a point at the top and bottom. The neck has a double incised line across one face at the point where the two small handles projected (one on each side)…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-47B0BE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of probable Roman date. The object is a single cast piece. There is a thin, broken, sub-oval plate, with ring and dot decoration. The plate tapers at one end and widens to a square sectioned stem. This stem is bent over to lie flush with the decorated side of the plate. The front of the stem is decorated with a series of Xs.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-469475
Object type: DISC
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper-alloy discs of uncertain date. The discs are circular in plan, with straight sides with a central ring and dot in the centre of each side. There is no other marks or decoration. Disc 1: Diam. 18.3mm, Thick. 3.8. Weight. 6.69g Disc 2: Diam. 17.6mm, Thick. 3.1. Weight. 5.69g
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-46798A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Iron Age to Roman copper alloy disc headed pin dating c.400 BC-AD 410. The head is circular and slightly bi-conical, with rounded edges. The upper side of the head has moulded decoration in the form of a central sub-circular recess with a raised central pellet; the recess is surrounded by two raised rings, with the upper surface sloping down to the edge. The shank has a sub-rounded section, tapering slightly to the pointed tip. The shank is bend twice along the length.
Created on: Sunday 3rd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-3282A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461) dating to AD 1422-1430. Annulets by bust. Crosses: II/None. Mint: Calais. North 1429.
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-2FA847
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) dating to the period AD 140-143 (Reece period 7) VITVS AVG; Virtus (or Roma), helmeted, in military dress, standing, front, head left holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium, upright at shoulder, in left. Mint of Rome. RIC III Antoninus Pius 102D
Created on: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-08C554
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) dating to AD 148-1504. Initial mark: Tun/Tun. Mint: Canterbury. North 1712, Class IIIc. No stops.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-207B0F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman ratiate of uncertain Emperor dating to the period AD 260-75 (Reece period 13) Standing figure reverse. Mint: uncertain.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-209825
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left. Mint of Arles (probably).
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-20B2D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left. Mint of Arles (probably).
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-20BA3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378) dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-95C19A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-361) dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece period 15) SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. RIC VII Treveri 40
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: BERK-95EA21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-361) dating to the period AD 313-314 (Reece period 15) SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. RIC VII Londinium 10
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-645161
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a hand made carinated bowl of later Bronze Age to Iron Age date. The fabric is dark reduced grey throughout with coarse sand / grit temper. The surfaces are heavily iron stained. The exterior has decoration comprising fine horizontal combed or scratched lines running down from the carination. The rim is plain and slightly everted with an original diameter of around 200mm.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-62FB6E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd from a Roman beaker of colour coated fineware, probably Nene Valley ware and dating to the mid 2nd to 4th century AD. The fabric is hard fired and off-white in colour with a black slip. The base is 33.6mm in diameter. No decoration is evident.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-646EF2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A strap handle from a jug or flagon of a medieval greyware, c. 12th - 13th century. The fabric is reduced grey, hard fired and sandy with heavily iron stained surfaces from prolonged deposition in a riverine environment. The handle has a U-shaped cross section and the exterior side has incurved scalloped edges. There are vitrified areas and an overall malformation suggesting that this may be a kiln waster.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-64961E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded rim fragment from a large medieval vessel, possibly a jug, with a buff coloured sand-tempered fabric. The fragement includes part of the rim, which had an original internal diameter of around 150mm and has an exterior flange to seat a lid. Below this is an abraded stump of a strap handle, decorated with pierced holes. The exterior surface has splashes of a green glaze.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-62E534
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd from a large Roman vessel, probably a storage jar. The fabric is hard fired with abundant coarse sand inclusions. The rim is beaded, everted and would have been around 300mm in diameter. The sherd is heavily iron stained so the original colour is difficult to determine, but it is most likely a reduced greyware.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C3600B
Object type: EYELET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy eyelet dating from AD 1350-1450. The eyelet is moustache shaped with central hole, used as reinforcements for a buckle pin hole,1350-1400. Dimensions: height: 12.62mm; width: 14.34mm weight: 0.97g.
Created on: Saturday 11th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: LON-C23EA1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy six petalled flower mount dating from the 14th-15th century. The petals are formed of six equal triangular shaped segments. The petals are hollow on the reverse. The central, pointed stud at the rear is folded over where it has been fitted. Examples on the database are assigned wide date ranges. Egan and Pritchard's (2002, 191, no.1015) date example to AD 1350-1450.  Dimensions: diameter: 17.70mm; thickness: 4.38mm; weight: 2.81g Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of Lon…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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