Cremation pits are shallow depressions in the ground used for the cremation of human remains. They are often found in archaeological sites, particularly in areas where cremation was a common burial practice. The cremated remains, which include bone fragments and other remnants, are typically collected and may be placed in a separate container or left within the pit itself.
A cast copper-alloy post medieval asymmetrical double loop buckle with a round loop, a trapezoidal loop and small lobes at either end of the narrowed strap bar. The frame has bevelled edges and traces of a [...]
Silver Denarius of Hadrian (17-138AD). Dated to 117 AD. RIC 49Obverse: laureate head right, draped far shoulder. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVGReverse: Concordia seated left, holding patera; resting left elbow on a statue of Spes, [...]
An incomplete Early Medieval silver penny of Offa of Mercia (AD 757-96). Light coinage, portrait issue (North 301), minted at London by Ibba dating to AD 765-792. North (1994: 87). Coin is chipped and cracked along the edge at 1-2 [...]
An incomplete cast lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550), found with two fragments of an iron loop inside. Loop dimensions : Diameter 13.4mm x 3mm thickIt was found in a bent over sealed state, [...]
A complete Silver Medieval groat of Edward IV, first reign (1461-1470). London mint, issue of 1468-1469 light coinage, Spink no. 1999.Obverse description: facing bare-shouldered bust with tall open bifoliate crown within a nine-arched tressure with lis [...]
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy horse harness pendant, dating to c.AD 1200-1400.This pendant is cast as a single piece, consisting of a sub-rectangular plate and a thin suspension loop protruding from the middle of [...]
Three sherds of medieval to early post-medieval vessels found in proximity to one another.1. Length: 51.88mm, width: 47.04mm, weight: 47.37g - body sherd from the body and handle of a later medieval externally glazed earthenware vessel, [...]
A copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335. [GLORIA EXERCITVS] reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Uncertain mint. [...]
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the house of Constantine dating to AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with reverse depicting Victory standing on the prow of a galley. Mint of Trier. [...]
A worn and incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA ROMANORVM] reverse type depicting the emperor dragging a captive. Mint of Aquileia. [...]
A complete copper alloy plain double looped 'spectacle' buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650.The buckle consists of a double looped frame with a narrow strap bar. The pin is formed of one piece of [...]
A complete copper alloy plain double looped 'spectacle' buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650.The buckle consists of a double looped frame with a narrow strap bar.The pin is formed of one piece of copper [...]
A worn and corroded Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, dating to AD 341-346 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE D D AVG GQ NN reverse type depicting two victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Probably mint of Trier. [...]
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Divus Claudius, probably a barbarous copy dating to c. AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). CONSECRATIO reverse type depicting an altar. Uncertain mint. [...]
A near complete lead alloy seal matrix of Medieval date (c. AD 1250-1300).The matrix is pointed-oval or vesica-shaped. The tip of the seal is missing due to a worn transverse break. The front of the matrix is decorated with [...]
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the house of Constantine dating to AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with reverse depicting Victory standing on the prow of a galley. Mint of Lugdunum. As LRBC Vol I 201. [...]
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans dating to AD 341-346 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two victories facing each other and holding wreaths. Mint of Siscia. As LRBC Vol I number 792. [...]
An extremely worn Roman copper-alloy barbarous radiate imitating an issue of Tetricus II (AD 271-274) and dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). [PIETAS AVGG] or [PIETAS AVGVSTOR] reverse prototype depicting sacrificial implements. Mint uncertain. [...]
