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A Roman plate brooch dating to AD 180-350. Although widespread across the Roman world, this type of brooch is a

A gold mourning ring inscribed on the inside with “R. Blackall: obt 29 Mar 1730 α 33“. As this is just less than

This button and loop fastener probably dates to the mid first century AD. It is unusual because of the addition

A stirrup strap mount dating to c 11th Century of Williams Class A, Type 10. It is a Find of

A copper-alloy saucer brooch dating to AD450-5 50 that has been gilded on the interior of the saucer. These brooches

An  incomplete miniature axehead or chisel, measuring only 42mm in length, dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. AD 2000-1700 BC). Miniature axes

A c11th-12th century censer cover in the form of a church tower. It would have covered a bowl, filled with

Ampullas are one of the most common finds recorded at PAS. One side has the familiar cockleshell form and the

An incomplete Late Iron Age mirror handle. It has remains of a slot in the upper edge and stumps of

Mercury, wearing a winged hat (petasos) and holding a purse full of money. The Roman name ‘Mercury’ is related to