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King Henry VI Gold Figurine

Gold figurine depicting Henry VI as a saint which was possibly originally fixed to a larger vpprestigious object such as a crown.

Medieval 1485 - 1538 Medieval to Tudor

Cunobelin Stater

A Celtic gold stater minted in the late Iron Age, bearing the name of Cunobelin, ruler of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes.

Iron Age 10 - 40 CE Geologic to Prehistoric

Early Bronze Age Ribbon

A short piece of decorated gold strip or ribbon dating to the Bronze Age.

Early Bronze Age Geologic to Prehistoric

Northampton Branch of the Social Democratic Federation Banner

The Northampton Social Democratic Federation (SDF) banner was discovered in the attic of 97 Charles Street in 1984. Vibrant, multi-coloured, with red and gold prominent, and printed on silk, the banner was made by George Tutill (1817-1887) in their workshop in City Road, east London.

1890s Modern

Brigstock Jewel

Mid-15th century jewelled brooch or hat pin found in Brigstock, within the medieval Rockingham Forest which covered large areas of Northamptonshire.

Medieval 1450 Medieval to Tudor

Desborough Necklace

Dating to the late 7th century the Desborough necklace belonged to a high status Anglo-Saxon woman and is likely to be explicity Christian in meaning.

Anglo-Saxon 650 - 700 CE Roman and Early Medieval

Medieval Seal Matrix

A medieval silver-gilt seal matrix. Used to create wax impressions on documents, this is a rare example in the name of a medieval woman.

Medieval 1200 - 1350 Medieval to Tudor

Wakerley brooch

Excavated from a burial in an Anglo-Saxon cemetery, this square headed brooch is unusual in being marked with a runic inscription on the back.

Saxon 500 - 700 CE Roman and Early Medieval

Bronze Age Flint Dagger

This flint dagger was found in a male burial in a barrow along with other grave goods. It had never been used so may have been an ornamental or ritual piece.

Early Bronze Age 3300 - 2100 BCE Geologic to Prehistoric

Drayman's Boots

Hardwearing boots worn by the "kings of the road", labourers transporting goods by horse-drawn wagon for the railway companies between the wars.

1915-52 Modern

The 'Archer' School Attendance Medals

These are the Archer Attendance Award Medals, awarded to Margaret Archer, a pupil at Spratton CE Primary School between approx. 1907 and 1912. There are four medals, awarded for two, three, four and five years good attendance respectively.

1907 to 1912 Modern

Welford Cup

A silver cup, known as a Tudor grace cup, used as a domestic but ceremonial drinking cup passed around the table after prayers.

Tudor 1518/9 Medieval to Tudor

Bronze Age Spoon

A rare Bronze Age Ceramic spoon found in a cremation burial found during excavations in Middleton Cheney.

Bronze Age 1970 - 1740 BCE Geologic to Prehistoric

Bronze Age Beaker

HIghly decorated pottery vessel, known as a Beaker pot. Found as part of a male burial marked by a Bronze Age round barrow.

2050 - 1900 BCE Geologic to Prehistoric

Irchester Bowls

A collection of bronze vessels, known as the Irchester bowls, found in 1874 at the site of Irchester Roman town, near Wellingborough.

Roman 350 - 399 CE Roman and Early Medieval