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: HAMP-C14574
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wrought iron plain double looped rectangular buckle  dating from AD 1570- 1700. The buckle has a rectangular frame with a recessed strap bar in the centre, and is concave in profile. Some of the iron pin appears to be corroded to the strap bar. Strap bar is broken.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-29729E
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron rowel spur of post medieval to modern date. The frame has straight, tapering arms with plano convex cross section. The terminals have been lost to corrosion. The rowel box is small relative to the frame, with an oval collar and narrow arms which terminal in rounded lobes drilled for an iron spindle, which retain an incomplete rowel. This was originally around 13mm in diameter, with eight narrow points.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: SUR-41CB7E
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of 19 iron hob nails of likely Roman date, from the same location. All have domed to conical heads (13.1mm to 8mm in diameter) with curved pointed shanks up to 14.3mm in length.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-70C0A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron post medieval strap fitting or belt hook, 45mm in length. The plate is oval with two rivet holes containing iron rivets. The lower terminal curls into a rounded hooked loop holding a small iron suspension ring.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
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Record ID: BERK-46EFFB
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axehead of Medieval date. The axe has a squared, bearded blade which projects below and slightly above the body. The socket has a heel set at the base of the socket. The poll is square and flatteded suggesting it was used as a hammer.
Created on: Sunday 5th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: SUR-E799DB
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large "tongue-type" horseshoe of post medieval date (c. end of the 17th to the early 19th century), 156mm in length and 155 wide, probably for a large draught horse. The horseshole is slightly concave and fullered with seven nails on one side and at least five on the other, possibly with further nails going around the toe. The nail heads are subrectangular and convex. The shoe has no toe clip or calkins. The aperture is tongue shaped and around 53mm in maximum width. 
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-54DD16
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron chisel or hatchet-like tool of uncertain date. An incomplete iron possible tanged chisel dating to the Iron Age- Post Medieval period  The chisel is broken at the top of the blade and is missing most of the tang. The widening at the top of the blade may suggest a rectangular collar. The blade is broadly triangular, flaring out to a rounded sharpened edge. The chisel has a tang with a rectangular cross section at the base but which is broken off at a point where it has a circular section . At the junction with the blade is an asymmetrical bulge; the blade is 7…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-BAE33C
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron "tongue-type" horseshoe of post medieval date (c. end of the 17th to the early 19th century). The shoe has eight well defined square nailholes, inset within square punched holes and is not fullered. One hole retains a nail which has a rectangular head. The rear ends of the shoe appear to be missing, so it is not clear if any calkins were present. The front edge has worn away and is now angled.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: GLO-5ACBD3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron double looped buckle with oval frames. The a narrowed and recessed strap bar has an expanded knop at both ends.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-3E4111
Object type: MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A socketed wrought iron terminal from a musket accessory (scourer) used to clean out debris from the interior of the barrel of a musket. The object has a circular cross section with a conical socket which gently tapers into a long shaft, the final 40% of which has a rectangular cross section and is split into two flat prongs. These end at a head which has flared, folded semi circular tips, 13.4mm in diameter which are folded at 90º to the shaft. The terminal would have fit onto the end of a wooden ramrod of 8.5mm diameter.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-A736D8
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded cast iron sphere, weighing 194.95g (c 7oz) and c40mm / 1.5 inches diameter. The surface is uneven. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a long barrelled piece of artillery such as a Serpentine cannon which had a nominal bore size of 1.5 inch diameter (firing shot weighing 0.75 lb), or a Rabinet cannon which fired shot weighing 8oz.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-7F5752
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron sphere, weighing 225g and of 38mm (c 1.5 inches) diameter. There is a ridge around the midsection. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a long barreled piece of artillery such as a Serpentine cannon which had a nominal bore size of 1.5 inch diameter (firing shot weighing 0.75 lb), or a Rabinet cannon which fired shot weighing 8oz.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-20E6AD
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of seven iron nails of an uncertain date ranging from the Roman period to post medieval period (c.AD 43-1700). The nail are all a similar size. Each has a shank with a squared section and an irregular, mushroomed head. They all have a rusted brown / red patina. Max dimensions: Height 14.89mm; head width 12.98; weight 1.78g A possible identification for the nails is that they are hobnails. A similar nail recorded as a Roman hobnail is LEIC-929C93 and the record comments: "Hobnails were used in Roman footwear, boots and sandals (caligae) were made from three …
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Friday 7th January 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-D68549
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post Medieval cast iron cooking vessel. The fragment comprises a 99mm long section of body wall, with two parallel circumferencial ribs running around it, an a single leg, 47mm in length with circular cross section which tapers to a blunt point. The condition would suggest a relatively recent (18th to early 19th century) date, but the form essentially remained unchanged from the Medieval period so it may be earlier.
Created on: Monday 18th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2021
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Record ID: SUR-AE1B53
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pair of copper alloy plates with engraved decoration which are mounted on an iron fragment. The copper alloy plates are trapezoidal, flaring slightly from a flat edge to a wider rounded edge. Both feature engraved designs which are of uncertain form, probably floral or foliate. The iron is heavily corroded with old breaks or corrosion to all sides suggesting the plates were originally mounted on a larger iron object, perhaps a knife, dagger or sword blade. The total thickness of the object is around 5mm.
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-9E8734
Object type: SHIELD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A badly corroded fragment of iron around 100m in length and 34mm in width, comprising an incomplete grip or strap handle from an early Medieval shield of 6th to 7th century AD date. The object is broken into two pieces. The grip comprises a flat piece of iron with a bifurcating terminal on one end with a pair of opposing looped lobes formed of curled tendrils of wrought iron, between which is a rivet fitting (second photo). The other end of the object appears to wrap around a portion of ferrugenised wood and possibly has a riveted attachment point. Found associated with a conical shie…
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-59701D
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hob nail with an irregular hemi-sperical head, 11.7mm wide, and a square sectioned shank, 3.1mm in thickness which is bent into a 'J' shape and tapers to a blunt point. Possibly Roman.
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: SUR-14A636
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron spur of post Medieval date. The arms have a lenticular cross section and are missing both terminals. The neck and rowel box are 28mm in length with cylindrical cross section; only half of the rowel box remains. The rowel would have only been around 14mm in diameter, but has been lost. Circa late 18th to 19th century.
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2020
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Record ID: HAMP-118578
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two hob nails found in the same area. One is of iron, 11.7mm in length and 0.86g, with J-shaped curved shank of sub-rectangular cross section and an irregular or tear-drop shape domed head 9.6mm in length. The other is copper alloy, 11.4mm in length and 0.86g with a tapering pointed shank with square cross section and curved tip and a round domed head of 7.4mm diameter. Both are potentially of Roman date.
Created on: Monday 10th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2020
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