Record ID: LVPL-D1BD7B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim fragment of a cast copper alloy cauldron of Medieval to Post Medieval date c. AD 1200-1700. The rim is trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section. The rim is flared. And has a tapered edge, with a single faint incised line following close to the rim as decoration. Both faces of the object are worn and have a dark brown patina with areas of pitting. Measurements: length 22.8mm, Width 19.4mm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 4.43g. The shape and depth of the rim suggest that it would likely have been from a cauldron, globular vessels with out-turned rims and lug …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D1AAEE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded copper alloy Roman radiate, probably of Claudius II and dating to AD 268-270. Illegible reverse, uncertain mint. The coin has traces of a silver wash.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D1A5FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver siliqua of Julian II (AD 355 - 363) Siliqua is of Julian II (355-363 AD)  DNIVLIANVS PF AVG (diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right). Reverse: VOTIS V MVLTIS X (within wreath) Mint mark: PCON (Arles) 
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D197D7
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Anglo Scandinavian bridle bit of medieval date (c.AD 1000 – 1100). It item has a tri-knopped lozenge shaped terminal loop which has a lozenge shaped opening, and extending from it, a length of trapezoidal-sectioned bar.  Part of what is probably the central boss survives, and this is perforated with an incomplete hole with the bar terminating on each side. The knopped terminal loop at the other end and the remainder of the bar is missing. Dimensions: Length 35.2mm, Width 20.2mm, Thickness 6.0mm, Weight 7.95g Refs. Metal …
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D19493
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 314-315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of London. As RIC VII 27-28; Cloke & Toone (2015) 8.03.007 - 8.03.008.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-D18DF0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy late Iron Age to early Roman Langton Down brooch dating to the period AD 25-60. The brooch comprises the wings and upper portion of the bow. The lower bow, spring, pin and catch plate are missing. The wings are cylindrical, open ended and with an open hollow reverse. The edges are unevenly broken and worn. The front face is rounded and undecorated. At the centre of the lower edge of the wing casing is a small notch. The bow extends downwards from the centre of the front face of the wings. The bow has a square top and is broadly trapezoid…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D17E78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark : A dating to c.1583-85. (N.2016). Diameter 15.6mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 0.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D17E04
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy Roman as, possibly of Hadrian (AD 117-138, Reece period 6). Uncertain reverse type depicting a standing female figure, left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D15E59
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded medieval to early post medieval cast copper alloy domed thimble, 22mm in height, with oval holes spiralling up to the crown and a single incised line around the base. There are no maker's marks visible. 
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D145DB
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hinge of medieval date. The object comprises a sheet metal plate wrapped around a copper alloy spindle and held in place by two dome headed copper alloy rivets, one of which is retained. There is no decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-D13520
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Rosette brooch, probably of Mackretch ROS 2/3, dating from the Iron Age to the Roman period (c. AD 20-60). The brooch consists of part of the upper bow, bow plate and part of the catch plate. The wings, spring and pin are missing. From a worn uneven transverse break the surviving portion of the upper bow is broadly rectangular in shape, shallow D-shape in cross-section and slightly arched. It is decorated on the front with three very worn longitudinal grooves dividing four ridges. The base of the bow connects to a flat and slightly convex…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: SUR-D12B5A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy medieval single looped buckle. The frame has a pointed front with a notched pin rest and a recessed and narrowed strap bar. A narrow and undecorated sheet metal plate, 12.3mm in length, is wrapped around the bar; this is retained with a single rivet at the rear end. A fragment of an iron pin is retained through an articulation hole at the front of the plate.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D10A3D
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy dagger guard (quillion) of medieval date, circa AD 1200-1600. The object consists of a central bar which has a central rectangular perforation transversing through it. Either side of the perforation the bar is solid and rectangular in cross section. This bar has rounded edges and is slightly curved upwards. Extending upwards from the centre at 90 degrees is a fan-shaped projection. The object has a dark green coloured surface patina. The upper edge of the bar has a series of linear incisions. There are two at either side of the fan projection and two further in…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D0B285
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age coin. Uninscribed silver unit of the North Eastern region / Corieltavi. South Ferriby boar type, dating to c.50-20 BC. ABC 1800. BMC 3214-17. Obverse: Simplified boar right, single front leg, ring of pellets above, other ring below. Reverse: Horse right, double upper front legs. Diameter: 15.5 mm; Thickness: 0.7 mm; Weight: 1.14 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-D088C4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises the wings, central lug and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical in shape and divided by a central lug with two circular perforations, one filled with deposition residue. Each wing has an open rounded end and the interior of both is hollow. The face of each wing has moulded decoration of a set of two vertical ridges near the terminal. On one wing there is another set of tw…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-D0630D
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy cast Post Medieval dress hook, dating to c.AD 1500 - 1600. Class E, Type 3 . The dress hook has a rectangular loop with a circular low-relief boss and a sharp rearward-facing hook. The dress hook is relatively flat, with raised moulded relief and openwork design on the outer face, which is comprised of degraded cross fleury with a central pellet; fragments of the plate are missing. The outer edge of the circular plate is decorated with a pelleted edge and the spaces in between the cross fleury design are open, creating a series of sma…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: BH-D03D78
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 50-80). The brooch comprises one wing, part of the double pierced lug and upper bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The surviving wing is semi-cylindrical with worn rounded corners and a hollow interior. A small portion of the other wing survives the other side of the broken central lug. The lug is also incomplete, with only part of the two piercings intact, the upper of which projects above the wings slightly. The bow…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-C6A649
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (Mid 14th - mid 15th century) copper alloy strap fitting: a belt mount with two separate (incomplete) rivets, in the form of an unusual combination of motifs: a stylised scallop shell with four radiating grooves conjoined with an open-mouthed animal head. The animal head has a wedge shaped eyes, a short snout and slightly bulbous nose. In profile the mouth is open and forms a C-shape. On the reverse the shell is slightly hollow. The surface of the mount has a green-grey coloured shiny patina. The mount measures 21.25mm long, 9.95mm wide, 5.19mm thick and weighs 1.69g. An…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-C697D0
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (c. AD 1200-1372) enamelled heraldic harness pendant: The pendant is shield-shaped and rectangular in cross-section. At  the centre of the upper edge there is an integral lug with an incomplete perforation. The perforation is perpendicular to the pendant. The outer face of the pendant is decorated with an enamelled heraldic motif consisting of a field of blue (azure) divided in half by a diagonal bend consisting of three lines. On each side of the bend are three lions rampant, with some retaining some gilding (or). No gilding or enamel survives wi…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-C68A5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) or Edward II (1307-1327) minted in Bury St. Edmunds mint between 1305 and 1310; Class 10cf. North Nos. 1040-43. 
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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