Record ID: SF-2D58FB
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron probable late medieval to early post-medieval scabbard chape. Only the lower end of the object survives. This is a cast, hollow flat triangular chape with a jagged break around its upper edge and a flattened globular terminal projecting from its lower end. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. Scabbard chapes are more commonly made from sheet metal, but cast examples in copper alloy and iron are known. Compare PAS records: PUBLIC-03A532, LON-0444D0 and WMID-C808A3. It seems likely to be of late medieval to early post-medieval date. Le…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AB720F
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1500.  The axehead has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge; it projects downwards more than it projects upwards from the central body of the axe. The socket is filled with corrosion but is triangular in shape with a triangular wing surviving on one side, extending downwards.  When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular. The metal surface is heavily corroded and laminated.  Measurements: Length: 210 mm Width at cutting edge: 167 mm Thickness at so…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: HAMP-5B644C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whittle tang iron knife, dating to the medieval period, c. 13th-14th century AD. The knife has a triangular shape, with whittle tang central on blade and a straight shoulder. The section of the blade is triangular and the section of the tang is rectangular. There are no visible decorations or marks. The tip of the blade has broken off.  Overall length is 214.26mm. Blade measurements: Length 117.76mm, base 20.87 wide and 5.85mm thick at back and .49mm cutting edge, tip 6.27mm wide,3.14mm thick at back and .47mm wide at cutting edge.  Tang 92.90mm long, 9.…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-F50F1D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An axehead that was found in association with a cauldron, LANCUM-DA7471. The blade is basically rectangular but longer on the underside that the top, which is slightly concave. The socket is triangular. Parallels on the database include LVPL-AEA265 and SWYOR-9FA1C6, which are dated between AD 1000 and 1600 Dimensions: It is 210mm long and 80mm wide, and it is 60mm deep. It weighs 1475g
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Casterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-377D73
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron Horseshoe of Medieval date (AD 1150-1350). Clark's (1995) Type 2B, 'wavy-edged' horseshoe type. The object is composed of one half of its original form, with an old, abraded break. The retained portion has an inner raised ridge with three rectangular countersunk nail holes and a retained calkin at the lower end. Length: 93.75mm, Width: 57.25mm, Thickness: 10.08mm, Weight: 56.0g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-22F7C5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron arrowhead. Wrought iron socketed broad-blkaded or general purpose arrow head. Suggested date: Late Medieval, 1350-1450 Length: 65.6mm, Width: 26.5mm, Thickness: 8.6mm, Weight: 13.04gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-126978
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval iron horseshoe dating c. AD 1350-1550. The shoes is complete with a broad web and two rectangular nail holes one branch and and four on the other. The nail-holes flare inwards from the ground surface of the shoe and the shoe has a smooth outside edge. The inner arch extends to a rounded point at the apex. A right angled calkin protrudes from one heel.  Measurements: length 120.83mm, width 122.44mm, width of web 41.75mm, thickness at toe 9.48mm, thickness at calkin 18.85mm,  weight 2…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-1137A4
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval iron horseshoe dating c. AD 1350-1550. The horseshoe is Clark's type 4, with a broad web. There are  three rectangular nail holes on each branch and no countersinkings; the nail-holes flare iinwards from the ground surface of the shoe and the object has a smooth external edge. The inner arch extends to a point at the apex. There is a worn right angled culkin on one branch terminal. Measurements: length 101.14mm, width 104.19mm, width of web 34.62mm, thickness at toe 10.26mm, thickness at calki…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-0F8133
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval iron assymetrical buckle with double strap/pin bar dating c. 1350-1700. The frame is asymmetrical with a D-shaped loop and a flat transverse bar separating the D-shaped loop from the trapezoidal half. A second flat bar dividing the trapezoidal half functions as the pin bar, with a waisted centre to accommodate the wrap around pin. Both bars are decorated with grooves running inside each long edge. The triangular pin is flat with moulded decoration comprising two rectangular panels separated by a broad transverse g…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-407535
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast Iron annular buckle with cast iron pin, probably dating to c. AD 1200-1450. The frame is circular in plan, and oval in cross-section, with no constriction for the pin. The frame is undecorated. The pin is also made of iron that is circular in cross section with an expanded circular terminal which wraps around the frame of the buckle. The buckle is badly corroded and an orange brown colour The frame is is c.50.3mm in diameter, c.3.8mm wide and thick. The pin c.52.5mm long from its loop to its rounded point and is 11.7mm thick.  …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-41B61D
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and decorated iron stirrup of medieval date (c. 14th-15th century). The stirrup is triangular in shape and asymmetrical, with the left side notably longer than the right. The top of the stirrup has a narrow strap bar with a plate running around the front to protect the strap. This plate has a slight point in the middle of the upper edge and a decorative scalloped border bound by an incised line across the lower edge (second image). The sides of the stirrup are around 13mm wide with a flat cross section. The footrest is sightly oval in shape, widening to 28.8mm wide at t…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: WILT-051084
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably Medieval or Post Medieval iron double edged dagger blade, slightly bent, dating to cAD  1450 - 1600. It is a lozenge shaped in section, double-edged and tapering to a rough point. It is probably almost complete as a blade, narrowing a little at the upper end before an early rough break but there is no indication of a haft or attachment to a handle. It is heavily encrusted with rust and bent at the tip. Dimensions: 119.7mm in length; 21.1mm in width; 6.4mm thick; 36.67g in weight  Possibly a quillon dagger or a simple Baselard, such as t…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-0264F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete Medieval cast Iron annular buckle with cast iron pin, probably dating to AD 1200-1450 or later. The frame is circular in plan, and oval in cross-section, with no constriction for the pin. The frame is undecorated. The pin, which is broken off at about two thirds of its length, is also made of iron that is circular in cross section and then divides into an expanded circular loop which wraps around the frame of the buckle. The buckle is badly corroded and an orange brown colour. Measurements are; total length 60.6mm, diameter of the ring 56.3mm…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Sunday 21st January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-703FD4
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper plated iron barrel padlock of early medieval to medieval date, about AD 950 - 1400, perhaps more likely to be from the later end of the range suggested. Only a fragment of the case survives. It is part of a cylinder made of iron with a copper alloy surface coating. The outer face is decorated with longitudinal ridges. Only part of one end plate survives and it is not clear if the incomplete hole in it is an intentional keyhole or corrosion. Measurements are; length 34.1mm, width 26.6mm, thickness 14.9mm and weight 15.0g. Compare WMID-D898F7, BUC-BBEC0A a…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: BUC-4A2498
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-Medieval iron rotary key, dating to c. AD 1300-1750. The bow is D shaped, with the shoulders rounded. The shank of the key projects into the bow with two triangular projections and a notch in the centre. This is full of iron staining. Below the shoulders is a widened cylindrical collar, the shank is narrower and circular in cross section.  The bit is in two sections, which are the shape of two back-to-back, 'S-shaped' sides, separated from each other by an 'I-shaped' cleft.The key is a brown red colour, and is fragile from corrosion. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-36497C
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Guildhall type draight horse shoe. The two branches are parallel giving an oval opening. Ther are no calkins or toe clip. The number of nail holes, which is probably above seven, may however suggest that it is an early keyhole type shoe, so the possible date range is extended to cover this possibility Dimensions: 115mm wide and 118mm long, the inner width is 58mm and the maximim width of the branches is 35mm
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near St. John's', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-240915
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to post-medieval Iron axehead, dating to c.AD 1000 - 1600. Possibly Goodall Type 4, B16 It is largely trapezoidal, it has a triangular or 'wedge'- shaped blade with a slight curve to the cutting edge. The rear and front edges are straight. The socket is triangular in cross-section with an angular pointed wing to one side. When viewed from the rear, the butt of the axe appears rectangular.  Length: 222 mm; Width of cutting edge: 131 mm; Max Thickness: 46.80 mm. From the shape and construction of this axe it is suggested that it fits wi…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-23638A
Object type: OX SHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medeival to Post Medieval right side iron ox shoe, one of a pair, the other missing, dating to c AD 1250 - 1900.  Unlike horses, oxen have cloven or bifurcated hooves so when working, their shoes had to be made in two pieces. It is a 'comma' shape, rectangular in section. Ox shoes commonly had four piercings for attachment along the outer edge, but this one apparently has only three. One can be seen and is oval in shape, the other two retain their nails, with oval heads and rectangular section spikes. The shoe is heavily rusted but retains its shape, b…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LIN-229241
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
13 wrought iron horseshoes dating from the 13th to 15th century (c.AD 1200-1500), with the majority dating from the 14th-15th century (c.AD 1300-1500). The shoe has three rectangular holes to each branch with worn calkins. Two T-shaped iron nails in situ, possibly of the ‘fiddle-key’ form. Ovoid countersinkings for nail heads. Length: 99.37 mm; Width: 103.22 mm; Web width: 35.72 mm. Nail holes ranging from c.4-7 mm in length. Thickness: c.6 mm. Weight: 126.51g. Clark Type 3 dated from the 13th or 14th century. The shoe has three rectangular holes to each branch with th…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bloxholm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-10F26D
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron knife. A narrow pointed knife blade, with a pointed tip with angled back, otherwise parallel-sided except where corrosion has spalled away to reveal the metal core. As the presumed proximal [i.e. nearer the handle] end is the same width as the blade a scale tanged form is inferred. The mass suggests good survival of the metal. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval, 1400-1550 Length: 83mm, Width: 10mm, Thickness (includes rust): 5.3mm, Weight: 10.11gms
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kelsey', grid reference and parish protected.