Jan 21
One of the most powerful tools in archaeology is not just digging deeper into the earth but digging deeper into our own thinking processes. In archaeological research, we often encounter assumptions—either based on prior data, outdated methodologies, or even cultural biases—that shape how we view and interpret the past.
Jan 17
Often, the key aspect of being able to make progress with regards to researching the past. Is through the application of critical thinking, when it comes to accepting common, or even given understanding and interpretations of what is being explored.
NLS Map Explorer
Google Earth
Google Maps
Lidar Finder
TMA
Megalithic Portal
Yorkshire Arch. Air Mapping
ADS
Brigantian Adventure FB Group
Stone Bothering FB Group
Stone Faces FB Group
Heritage Gateway
ARCHI® MAPS: UK
Atlas of Hillforts
Portable Antiquities
British History Online
Brigantes Nation FB Group
An incomplete copper alloy Rose Farthing of Charles I (AD 1425-1649). Maltravers oval, rose type 2. Crowned rose reverse. Initial mark crescent. Tower mint. AD 1634-1636.Diameter: 12.87mm, Thickness: 0.80mm, Weight: 0.61gThe coin is missing minor portions of its [...]
Late Saxon to post-medieval lead alloy spindle whorl, cylindrical with tapering sides. Some areas of the surfaces have been lost. Diameter 18.5-23mm. Thickness 16.2mm. Hole diameter 5.5-10mm. Weight 48.62g. 11th - 16th century. [...]
An incomplete silver Penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Long cross fourchée reverse over squared reverse shield. London mint. Diameter: 13.61mm, Thickness: 0.61mm, Weight: 0.43gThe coin is missing portions its outer flan. [...]
An incomplete Irish silver Sixpence of James I (AD 1603-1626). First coinage. Crowned harp reverse. Bell initial mark. London mint. AD 1603-1604.Diameter: 22.24mm, Thickness: 0.57mm, Weight: 1.67gThe coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan and a [...]
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10ab. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London Mint. AD 1300-1305.Diameter: 18.54mm, Thickness: 0.66mm, Weight: 1.26g [...]
A complete silver cut Halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1276). Class Vb. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Minted by unclear moneyer in Canterbury. AD 1250-1256.Length: 16.20mm, Width: 8.93mm, Thickness: 0.55mm, Weight: 0.48gNorth Vol I, [...]
Just over half of a medieval to post-medieval copper alloy double-looped buckle frame with a sheet pin, both loops oval with scalloped or serrated edge(s). Similar to Whitehead 2003, nos.355-6. Weight 0.56g. Estimated length 20mm. [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Harness Pendant Mount of Medieval date (AD 1300-1400). The object is composed of a sub-rectangular bar which is D shaped in section, the lower end expands into two rounded perforated lobes [...]
A fragment of a copper-alloy Figurative or Crowned Clasp of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The retained portion of the upper figurative component which terminates at its lower end in abraded breaks. The original form of the [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The object is composed of a single loop oval buckle with ornate outer edges, a narrowed and offset strap bar. The buckle frame has two lobed knops, [...]
A complete copper-alloy Annular Ring of Bronze Age date (1000-800 BC). The object is circular, with a sub-circular interior, and bevelling to the inner edges.Similar objects have been found in hoards with socketed axes, such as [...]
Fragment, less than one quarter, of a Roman copper alloy bracelet with two non-recent breaks, undecorated and of ovoid cross-section, 4.4 x 2.3mm, slightly flattened internally. Weight 2.92g. Diameter 72mm. 3rd - 4th century. [...]
An incomplete Irish silver Shilling of James I (AD 1603-1626). First coinage. Crowned harp reverse. London mint. AD 1603-1604.Diameter: 26.99mm, Thickness: 0.78mm, Weight: 3.72gThe coin is missing a portion of its outer flan due to clipping between [...]
An incomplete silver Halfpenny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Rose reverse. London mint.Diameter: 11.25mm, Thickness: 0.43mm, Weight: 0.27gThe coin is missing minor portions of its outer flan due to clippingNorth Vol II, P 163, No 2274 [...]
An incomplete copper alloy strap Mount of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is composed of a, circular, central plate and trapezoidal terminal lobes. The two terminal lobes are solid, the lower of which is incomplete, [...]
An incomplete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture. Both faces are heavily abraded and any possible decorative motif is obscured by [...]
A complete lead or lead alloy probable Net or Loom weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object has a convex upper and slightly recessed underside and is sub-circular in section. There is [...]
An incomplete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture. Both faces have moulded raised radiating chevrons.Diameter: 30.32mm, Diameter (perforation): 7.75mm, Thickness: 10.18mm, Weight: 43.85gThe [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Seal Matrix of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The seal is a merchant's seal and the die is ovate in shape. The central motif is obscured due to abrasion. The integral handle is [...]
A complete lead alloy pencil of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1200-1800). The object is a cylindrical rod in form with a circular cross-section, tapering to a blunted point at its lower end, the upper end is [...]
© 2026 Brigantes Nation.
Made with by Graphene Themes.
