Grave Goods
The grave goods from a female burial.
From left to right:
An iron knife with an bronze ferrule (strengthening ring) between the blade and the tang (point) that was inserted into the handle. 95mm ...
Grave Goods
Collection of metal objects including two small, matching, bronze square-headed brooches and a gilded pendant (right).
6th Century A.D.
1922/23 excavations (Grave 187)
Grave Goods - detail
The grave goods from a female burial.
From left to right:
An iron knife with an bronze ferrule (strengthening ring) between the blade and the tang (point) that was inserted into the handle. 95mm ...
Grave Goods - rings
The grave goods from a female burial.
Finger bones and three spiral finger rings of silver (20mm diameter). Two of them were found still encircling the finger bones.
6th Century A.D.
1922/23 excavations ...
Great Square - Headed Gilt Brooch
A fine, gilded bronze brooch, elaborately decorated with interlaced patterns and stylised faces. The rounded terminal at the base of the brooch bears the eyes and forehead of a human face. Such impressive ...
Handle
Two earthenware glazed skillet handles and one earthenware glazed jug handle which are from Manor Pit, Highland Road, Lillington. They were excavated from near the surface of a sand and gravel pit and ...
Imitation Roman Antoninianus
Roman bronze coin found at Chesterton Camp, Warwickshire Diameter 16mm The obverse features the radiate bust of Tetricus facing right. The reverse features a standing female figure. This coin is a barbarous ...
Imitation Roman Antoninianus
Antoninianus, 270-273AD Diameter 18mm This coin was found at Chesterton Camp in Warwickshire. The obverse features radiate bust of Tetricus facing right. The reverse features an ewer, ladle, sacrificial ...
Imitation Roman Antoninianus
Antoninianus, c.270-273AD Diameter 12mm This coin was found at Chesterton Camp in Warwickshire. The obverse features a radiate bust of the Emperor Tetricus facing right. The reverse features a standing ...
Iron knife
This knife is unusual, because it has a long bone handle that extends halfway down the blade. This means that it feels a bit like a scalpel when it is held. Could this have been a special tool used by ...
Ivory Ring
A ring of ivory (possibly boar’s tusk) used to stiffen a bag or purse. Two bronze plates and three rivets applied to the ring are probably repairs rather than decorative embellishments.
6th Century ...
Jug
A jug from Thames Street, London. An earthenware grey jug or pitcher with a speckled black-green glaze on the neck, handle and upper third of body, c.1400-1499.
Jug
An earthenware jug from Thames Street, London. The jug has an oval body with only a slight curve from base to neck, the neck is almost vertical. The jug is sandy brown with a green glaze on the neck, ...
Jug
A Medieval surrey jug from Threadneedle Street, London. The sand coloured jug is a straight taper shape. There is a speckled green glaze on the lower half of the neck and top portion of the body.
Jug
A small jug with a rounded body and a short neck. The rim forms a spout. The jug has one handle and is made from a beige fabric. It was excavated at Rome and has been dated to 700 BC.
Jug
Small jug with a rounded body on a low pedestal base. It has a short neck with a wide rim and ornate handle. The jug is made from a beige fabric. It was excavated at Rome and has been dated to 700 BC.
Jug
A Roman jug or pitcher. It is spherical in shape with a small spout and one handle. It is made of a grey-pink coloured fabric and there are turned wheel marks around the body.
Kenilworth. Carved heads from St Mary's Abbey
Carved heads from St Mary's Abbey excavation, Kenilworth. 1920s