Fenchurch Street Finds

Roman object depicting the head of a goose or swan

Decorated copper alloy object depicting the head of a swan or goose. Possibly part of a bracelet or decoration from a larger object.

Roman 'melon' bead and worked bone needle

An example of a worked bone needle used in the textile industry. A fragment of a blue 'melon' bead, Romano-British in date.

Samian potter's stamp

The stamp reads: OFPONTI

O or OF in front of the name stands for "officina" - workshop or factory of... and its position before the name is generally indicative of a 1st century AD date.

The stamp probably refers to Pontus who worked at La Graufesenque in Southern Gaul. A similar stamp found at New Fresh Wharf, London, is dated to c. AD65-90.

Tudor goblet

A near complete example of a Tudor green goblet, dating from the late 15th to early 16th centuries.

Sherds from 13th century jugs

Sherds from 13th century jugs, recovered from a pit. Green glazed vessels with applied, rouletted and finger impressed decoration, imitating imported pottery.

Animal bones from medieval pits

Animal bones recovered from medieval pits, representing domestic waste.