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KenMarshall — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:07:47 +0000

Found by John Catt on a dig at Littleworth in 2011. A Medieval silver finger ring dating from c. AD 1200-1350. The ring is a single hoop with no join visible and with a rectangular cross section. Around the external circumference of the band is the inscription +A+G+L+A. This is an abbreviation for a popular charm against fever during the Middle Ages, and derives from the Hebrew ‘Ata gibor le’olam Adonai’ (‘You are mightly forever, O Lord’). There are a number of artefacts with the same inscription recorded on the database including SUR-099F44 and DOR-B80705

Comment on Upload Your Finds Here or View Images Already Listed by Kevb

Kevb — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:47:22 +0000

well done georgina bet the farmer was well chuffed great for the hobby

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KenMarshall — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:09:50 +0000

Found by Georgina at Field Farm Rycote Lane Thame on Sunday a Gold Ring which she gave to the Farmer being a modern version could have belonged to the family.A good gesture from Georgina.

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kevpink — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:49:21 +0000

A Bronze age hoard dated 850 to1000 B,C. by National Museum of Cardiff, Found in the area of Kidwelly Caramrthenshire in South West Wales, on June 6th 2011 by Kevin Sawyer. Comprising of 16 Bronze artifacts including a socket axe, spear head, bracelet, axe fragments , ingots and casting jets. All were found in Situ as they were when buried some 3000 years ago as an offering. All peices had been broken and burnt prior to them being buried. The find was classified as National treasure trove by the County Coroners court and has since been shipped to the British Museum in London, awaitng valuation.

Comment on Upload Your Finds Here or View Images Already Listed by Flybutton

Flybutton — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:49:09 +0000

Just a little button I found today.

Comment on Upload Your Finds Here or View Images Already Listed by Dave_A

Dave_A — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:15:08 +0000

Here’s the photos of the guano seal and the Netherlands cent – having scanned it it looks like 1834 rather 1884 so would fit in with the date of the seal.

Comment on Upload Your Finds Here or View Images Already Listed by Dave_A

Dave_A — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:40:25 +0000

I had one of those too. I was trying to decipher the very faint writing and couldn’t believe that it said Peruvian guano but it obviously did. Also found a nice George V shilling and sixpence, a Netherlands cent from 1884, a “Spratts Kind Dog” tag (apparently quite collectible – last one on e-bay went for about £14), plus assorted fishing weights, buttons, musket balls etc so quite a good session I thought.

Comment on Upload Your Finds Here or View Images Already Listed by Flybutton

Flybutton — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:13:10 +0000

Another Vicki find from Sandford.
I nice Regency large shoe buckle. (it looks better than in photograph)

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Flybutton — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:12:34 +0000

Vicki’s find at Sandford.
It is a Peruvian Guano Seal ! (Bird Poo) imported from France C1840.

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Kevb — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:03:08 +0000

fantastic find first one i have handled could be grave goods well worth another look around the find spot when we go there again well done mate