May 20
Even in a rural community of mainly farmers, there are often reasons to wish to build or create a structure that is for, at least in part, for defensive purposes. Thus, some barns in Yorkshire and other places can be seen to have “arrow slits”, and later, square “gun ports”. This article provides a brief overview of what these structures are, why they were built and how they were used.
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A Post-Medieval copper-alloy halfpenny traders token dating to AD 1660 - 1670. Issued by the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. Obverse: A.STAMFORD.HALF.PENY.TO.BE. (Arms of Stamford)Reverse: CHANGED.BY.Y.OVERSEERS. (A woolpack).Ref: Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd p 473, [...]
An incomplete and corroded Roman copper alloy brooch of Continental and early British Colchester one-piece type (cf. Mackreth (2011) Chapter 2, Part 3, Plate 21-22), 47mm in length. The head has a pair of small, flat [...]
An edge-chipped Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) probably class 10ab1(b) dating to c.1300-01. Mint of Canterbury.Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 0.9g.Cf. North (1991) vol 2, p.31, 1039/1. [...]
A complete copper alloy One Pence of George III (AD 1760-1820). Fourth issue. Cartwheel type dating to AD 1807. Birmingham Soho mint. Diameter: 34.01mm, Thickness: 2.34mm, Weight: 17.04gSpink, P 420, No 3780.Obverse: GEORGIUS III . D:G . REX. //1807 Laureate [...]
A complete copper alloy Strap Fitting of late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of a sub-rectangular pate with a central openwork lozenge and repeating lobes along both side with grooves [...]
A complete copper-alloy Thimble of late Medieval date (AD 1400-1540). The object is a domed-shaped heavy duty finger thimble. It comprises a domed tonsured crown and flared body which tapers into a sub-circular base. The body of [...]
A fragment of a Small Long Brooch of Early-Medieval date (AD 450-600). Ascribed culture: Anglo Saxon. The brooch has a cruciform head with two retained semi-circular projections, the upper projection is missing due to an old, [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Bell of Medieval date (AD 1300-1400). The object is a teardrop shaped bell pendant and is composed of a folded sheet of metal with a visible longitudinal seam and four petals [...]
A fragment of a copper alloy Bracelet of Roman date (AD 250-410). The object is a penannular bracelet/armlet. The hoop of the bracelet has a slightly tapered terminal. The opposing end terminates in an old, abraded transverse [...]
An incomplete copper alloy horse Harness Pendant of Medieval date (AD 1100-1250). The object is composed of a square central plate with an integral, upper projecting loop with a circular perforation set at 90 degrees [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Cloak Clasp of Modern date (AD 1900-1925). The object is one half of a set of two pressed lion head clasps, with integral loop and a length of nine loop in [...]
A Medieval copper-alloy strap fitting, dated to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400-1700). The object consists of a broadly rectangular sheet of copper alloy, that is folded over. The upper sheet has two [...]
A Roman copper alloy plated radiate of Maximian (AD286-310) dating to AD 290-294 (Reece period 14). PAX AVGG reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding Victory on globe and sceptre. White metal coated. Mint of Lyons - [...]
A complete Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VI (first reign, r. AD 1422 to AD 1461). Annulet issue, dating to AD 1422-1430. Annulets in two quarters on reverse. Minted in London.Spink 2008, p.180, no. 1848. [...]
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400-1800.The token is circular in plan. The obverse is decorated in light relief with a small central pellet and six radiating petals, representing Powell type 1 (Symbolic petalled [...]
An incomplete and pierced silver Post-Medieval coin, probably a threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to the period AD 1561 - 1603. Uncertain Issue. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Uncertain initial mark. Mint of London.The [...]
A complete but heavily worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus, possibly a contemporary copy, of unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint.Measurements: Diameter 15.8mm, Weight 1.71g. [...]
A complete but heavily worn Roman copper alloy radiate or nummus, possibly a contemporary copy, of unclear emperor dating to AD 260-402 (Reece Period 13-21). Unclear reverse type and mint.Measurements: Diameter 10.8mm, Weight 0.60g. [...]
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Treaty period. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant and quatrefoil at centre. York mint. AD 1363-1369. Diameter: 17.22mm, Thickness: 0.51mm, Weight: 0.75gThe coin [...]
A complete silver Thimble of Modern date (AD 1800-1900). The object is composed of a pressed metal sheet, with a convex upper dome, the lower band is composed of an undecorated thickened band. The main body of [...]
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