Record ID: LEIC-0E7705
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval copper-alloy book fitting, dating to c.AD 1400 - 1600. Howsham type A.3.  It is sub-rectangular and formed of one sheet copper alloy. The plate has a flared and scalloped open end. At the opposing end terminates in an old break. It is decorated in the centre with an annulet and three concentric rings. At the scalloped edge are six circular rivet holes.  Length: 62 mm Width: 27 mm Weight: 9 g See https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/book-clasps/#Clasps_with_hooks. Well-dated examples from excavate…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-0E5045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint. The small size may suggest it was a contemporary copy of a coin. The coin is slightly dished similar to Iron Age forms but this may be from variable corrosion or post depositional damage.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-0E420D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus of unclear emperor dating to AD 260 to 402. Unclear reverse type, unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: SF-0E3FE2
Object type: HARNESS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Medieval non-armorial harness pendant. It is worn,and  broadly crescent shaped, with an extant harness suspension loop. There is some visible decoration in the form of stamped circular dots, creating a lozenge shape. It's shape, decoration and design suggest an earlier date 12th/13th century, with similar shapes seen in Ashley, 2002, pg 5, fig 5, 1-3. Weight: 3.25g Width: 31.13mm Length: 34.53mm
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-0E31B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-Medieval silver coin probably a sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). The coin is worn to be completely unclear/illegible.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-0DB821
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy D-shaped buckle dating to the Post Medieval period c.AD1500-1650. The pin is missing. The buckle frame has a vertical axis bar and then a broadly D-shaped frame having a curved outer edge. This outer edge is splayed the inner edge being higher than the outer. this angled edge has deeply incised decoration creating a series of wavey patterns. The axis bar is recessed and slightly offset with knops projecting from its tips away from the frame. The buckle has a glossy medium green patina. The buckle is 21.4mm long, 16.7mm wide, 5.5mm thick and weighs 2.15 gr…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-0DA0C2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete highly decorated Medieval single loop trapezoidal shaped buckle and floral strap plate dating to c. AD 1250-1500.  The buckle consists of an elongated trapezoidal buckle frame, an articulating pin and folded strap plate with quatrefoil applique. The frame of the buckle is an an elongated trapezoidal with an offset and slightly recessed strap bar. This is circular in cross section and narrower than the rest of the frame which is more of a bulbous oval in cross section. This has moulded decorative elements including a raised D-shaped knop projecting u…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WREX-03B37E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable copper alloy Roman plate brooch, inlaid with enamel, dating to the 2nd century AD (100-200AD). The object is oval in plan and slightly convex on the outer face. There is a break at the top and bottom of the object.  This suggests that the object could be a large roundel from the centre of a brooch bow.  It is decorated on the outer face with a series of concentric circular cells, the largest of which contains blue enamel or glass. The inner circles appear to contain degraded enamel or glass, which is a rusty brown colour. The reverse is plain.  …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FEF171
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper-alloy socketed axehead of Bronze Age date. Only the socket end of the axe remains, and it has post-depositional damage. It is broadly trapezoidal in shape, and is hollow. At the socket end the rim in thickened. Along one outer edge is the remains of a longitudinal casting seam.There is a similar example recorded on the PAS database (SF-CA59D7). This socket measures 43.02mm in length, 47.15mm in width, 4.77m in thickness, 47.86g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FEC37E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval date. 1. Broadly retangular in shape, it tapers to a point, and has two integral lugs, and a circular perforation at one end.  Length: 42.55mm Width:19.59mm  Weight: 6.18g 2. Broadly rectangular in shape,there are two circular perforations Length: 26.59mm Width:21.54mm  Weight: 2.92g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Waldingield', grid reference and parish protected.