http://finds.org.uk/news/theyworkforyou/finds/constituency/Aldridge-Brownhills/format/xml 2011-09-14 12:18:50 2012-05-29 16:26:00 WMID-08D997 FINGER RING Treasure Report: 2011/T549 Parish/County: Walsall Area, West Midlands A medieval finger-ring, much distorted, consisting of a flat band terminating in a thick pyramidal bezel with a square panel bearing a cross. This appears to retain traces of niello. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with criss-crosses and punches. The ring is silver and dates from the twelfth century. It is of a type represented in the Lark Hill hoard at the British Museum (PE 1854,0820.4). Dimensions: length 28 mm, width 13 mm. J P Robinson Curator of Late Medieval Collections 17th February 2012 Treasure Report: 2011/T549 Parish/County: Walsall Area, West Midlands A medieval finger-ring, much distorted, consisting of a flat band terminating in a thick pyramidal bezel with a square panel bearing a cross. This appears to retain traces of niello. The shoul... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-14 12:18:50 WEST MIDLANDS POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-09-14 12:18:50 2012-05-29 16:26:00 WMID-08D997 FINGER RING Treasure Report: 2011/T549 Parish/County: Walsall Area, West Midlands A medieval finger-ring, much distorted, consisting of a flat band terminating in a thick pyramidal bezel with a square panel bearing a cross. This appears to retain traces of niello. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with criss-crosses and punches. The ring is silver and dates from the twelfth century. It is of a type represented in the Lark Hill hoard at the British Museum (PE 1854,0820.4). Dimensions: length 28 mm, width 13 mm. J P Robinson Curator of Late Medieval Collections 17th February 2012 Treasure Report: 2011/T549 Parish/County: Walsall Area, West Midlands A medieval finger-ring, much distorted, consisting of a flat band terminating in a thick pyramidal bezel with a square panel bearing a cross. This appears to retain traces of niello. The shoul... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-14 12:18:50 WEST MIDLANDS POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-09-14 12:18:50 2012-05-29 16:26:00 WMID-08D997 FINGER RING Treasure Report: 2011/T549 Parish/County: Walsall Area, West Midlands A medieval finger-ring, much distorted, consisting of a flat band terminating in a thick pyramidal bezel with a square panel bearing a cross. This appears to retain traces of niello. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with criss-crosses and punches. The ring is silver and dates from the twelfth century. It is of a type represented in the Lark Hill hoard at the British Museum (PE 1854,0820.4). Dimensions: length 28 mm, width 13 mm. J P Robinson Curator of Late Medieval Collections 17th February 2012 Treasure Report: 2011/T549 Parish/County: Walsall Area, West Midlands A medieval finger-ring, much distorted, consisting of a flat band terminating in a thick pyramidal bezel with a square panel bearing a cross. This appears to retain traces of niello. The shoul... MEDIEVAL 2011-09-14 12:18:50 WEST MIDLANDS POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-08-02 17:41:28 2011-08-16 11:53:38 STAFFS-828B66 SWORD Dome headed rivet from a sword hilt Dome headed rivet from a sword hilt EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-08-02 17:41:28 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-07-05 16:16:00 2011-07-11 15:43:00 WMID-32AAF6 Coin A silver post-medieval penny of James I, second coinage, dating from 1604 to 1619 AD. The coin suffers from some damage. A silver post-medieval penny of James I, second coinage, dating from 1604 to 1619 AD. The coin suffers from some damage. POST MEDIEVAL 2011-07-05 16:16:00 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-06-02 10:11:07 2011-06-02 10:44:00 WMID-753AB4 COIN A gold late Iron Age Northern Region Trinovantian or Catuvellaunian quarter stater of Cunobelin, struck at Camulodunum (Colchester), dating from the late first century BC to the early first century AD. The obverse depicts a corn ear and is inscribed CA/MV and the reverse depicts a horse galloping right, and would presumably have had CVN below, although this is off the flan. Similar to Hobbs (1996) number 1843. The coin is in good condition. A gold late Iron Age Northern Region Trinovantian or Catuvellaunian quarter stater of Cunobelin, struck at Camulodunum (Colchester), dating from the late first century BC to the early first century AD. The obverse depicts a corn ear and is inscribed CA/MV and the reverse depicts a horse galloping... IRON AGE 2011-06-02 10:11:07 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-25 11:46:18 2011-03-30 12:09:00 WMID-C808A3 DAGGER A cast copper-alloy dagger chape of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The chape is sub-conical and tapers to a rounded knop. The apperture is sub-oval . Two holes have been drilled into the chape for attachment. It has a darkg green patina with some wear and damage. It measures 29.63 mm long, 10.4 mm wide, 6.42 mm thick and weighs 2.8 grams. A cast copper-alloy dagger chape of probable medieval to post-medieval date. The chape is sub-conical and tapers to a rounded knop. The apperture is sub-oval . Two holes have been drilled into the chape for attachment. It has a darkg green patina with some wear and damage. It measures 29.63 mm lo... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-03-25 11:46:18 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 12:28:19 2011-03-23 12:29:00 STAFFS-9E7631 Sword A plain gold sword hilt rivet, dome headed. A plain gold sword hilt rivet, dome headed. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 12:28:19 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 12:25:06 2011-03-23 12:27:00 STAFFS-9E6A25 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Filigree fragment, gold, all details are hidden by dirt. Filigree fragment, gold, all details are hidden by dirt. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 12:25:06 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 12:17:18 2011-03-23 12:18:00 STAFFS-9E4CE3 Sword Dome headed stud from the hilt of a sword, gold. Dome headed stud from the hilt of a sword, gold. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 12:17:18 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 12:01:52 2011-03-23 12:14:00 STAFFS-9E12F7 Unidentified object A gold filigree fragment. Crushed and dirt covered. A gold filigree fragment. Crushed and dirt covered. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 12:01:52 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 11:52:58 2011-03-23 11:58:00 STAFFS-9DF1A5 Sword A gold sword hilt plate (plain). A gold sword hilt plate (plain). EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 11:52:58 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 11:49:36 2011-03-23 11:50:00 STAFFS-9DE4E1 Sword Hilt plate, bulla in filigree setting, gold. Filigree surrounded setting at one end. Hilt plate, bulla in filigree setting, gold. Filigree surrounded setting at one end. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 11:49:36 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 11:46:00 2011-03-23 11:47:00 STAFFS-9DD783 Sword Hilt plate, bulla in filigree setting, dirt covered, setting at one end surrounded by a filigree ring. Hilt plate, bulla in filigree setting, dirt covered, setting at one end surrounded by a filigree ring. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 11:46:00 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-23 11:41:22 2011-03-23 11:41:00 STAFFS-9DC624 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT A fine filigree gold strip. A fine filigree gold strip. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-23 11:41:22 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-22 16:56:04 2011-03-22 16:56:00 STAFFS-8D4A45 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Plain strip, folded edges, gold. Plain strip, folded edges, gold. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-22 16:56:04 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-22 16:54:00 2011-03-22 16:54:00 STAFFS-8D4281 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Filigree strip, gold with very fine scrolls. Filigree strip, gold with very fine scrolls. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-03-22 16:54:00 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-18 14:15:22 2011-03-18 14:36:36 WMID-368FA1 MOUNT A cast copper-alloy gilded openwork mount of probable late medieval to post-medieval date. The mount may have been a strap or casket fitting. It takes the form of two entwined parts, possibly intended to be rope, possibly snakes, although they look more like the former. These terminate in a projecting knop at one end and taper to a knopped terminal at the other end. The mount has two integral rivets on the reverse, both broken. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Traces of gilding remain on the surface. It has a green to dark green patina. It measures 45.34 mm long, 15.45 mm wide (tapering to 3.35 mm), 2.76 mm thick and weighs 4.9 grams. A cast copper-alloy gilded openwork mount of probable late medieval to post-medieval date. The mount may have been a strap or casket fitting. It takes the form of two entwined parts, possibly intended to be rope, possibly snakes, although they look more like the former. These terminate in a proje... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-03-18 14:15:22 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-18 11:29:14 2011-03-18 12:39:32 WMID-3420A3 Buckle A broken cast copper-alloy buckle frame of post-medieval, probable 17th century date. Only half of the frame survives. It was originally trapezoidal in shape with pointed ends and ovoid knops on the corners and lobed protrusions at the end of the strap bar. There is moulded floral decoration on the front of the frame, whilst the reverse is undecorated. Tracing of tinning or silvering remain. It measures 33.66 mm long, 39.43 mm wide, 2.68 mm thick and weighs 7.8 grams. It has a green to brown patina. Similar to an example illustrated in Whitehead (1996, page 83; fig 520). A broken cast copper-alloy buckle frame of post-medieval, probable 17th century date. Only half of the frame survives. It was originally trapezoidal in shape with pointed ends and ovoid knops on the corners and lobed protrusions at the end of the strap bar. There is moulded floral decoration on t... POST MEDIEVAL 2011-03-18 11:29:14 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-17 14:23:27 2011-03-17 14:34:00 WMID-2195F3 COIN A copper-alloy Roman as, possibly of Trajan. The coin suffers from wear and corrosion. A copper-alloy Roman as, possibly of Trajan. The coin suffers from wear and corrosion. ROMAN 2011-03-17 14:23:27 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-17 14:01:52 2011-03-17 14:15:00 WMID-2144F8 COIN A silver medieval penny of Edward I, minted in Canterbury and probably Class 6 or 7. The coin suffers from some wear and is slightly bent. A silver medieval penny of Edward I, minted in Canterbury and probably Class 6 or 7. The coin suffers from some wear and is slightly bent. MEDIEVAL 2011-03-17 14:01:52 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-03-16 10:54:31 2012-05-29 11:28:00 WMID-096E71 Coin A silver Roman denarius of Domitian, minted in Rome in 88-89 AD. The reverse depicts Minerva walking right, though as the legend is illegible precise identification of an RIC number is problematic. The coin suffers from some wear and damage. A silver Roman denarius of Domitian, minted in Rome in 88-89 AD. The reverse depicts Minerva walking right, though as the legend is illegible precise identification of an RIC number is problematic. The coin suffers from some wear and damage. ROMAN 2011-03-16 10:54:31 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2011-01-11 09:52:32 2012-05-28 17:33:00 WMID-C28605 MOUNT An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval, Anglo-Saxon roundel. The mount is decorated on the front with an interlaced design and a central blue glass setting within a circular boss and a circular collar. The remaining edge of the roundel is raised, giving it a dished appearance. The front has been gilded, the reverse apparently not.There are many scratches on the reverse. The mount has parallels in contexts from Sutton Hoo 2 and Caenby (Kevin Leahy pers. comm.). The dimensions of the object are 45.65 mm long, 29.74 mm wide, 4.63 mm thick and it weighs 10.7 grams. An integral rivet projects from the remaining side of the reverse. The rivet depth is 10.72 from the front of the mount and 8.7 mm from the reverse of the mount. An incomplete cast copper-alloy early medieval, Anglo-Saxon roundel. The mount is decorated on the front with an interlaced design and a central blue glass setting within a circular boss and a circular collar. The remaining edge of the roundel is raised, giving it a dished appearance. The front h... EARLY MEDIEVAL 2011-01-11 09:52:32 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2011 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-08 12:27:19 2011-01-05 14:26:12 STAFFS-F79A53 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Sheet fragment of gold sheet. Detail hidden by corrosion, strip like with slightly folded edges. Sheet fragment of gold sheet. Detail hidden by corrosion, strip like with slightly folded edges. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-08 12:27:19 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-07 12:01:28 STAFFS-E22185 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Cloisonné strip, narrow, garnet and gold. Cloisonné strip, narrow, garnet and gold. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-07 12:01:28 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-07 11:59:30 STAFFS-E21A24 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Filigree panel, zoomorphic, gold. Sheet metal fitting with two terminals in the form of eagles' heads. Detail much concealed by dirt. Filigree panel, zoomorphic, gold. Sheet metal fitting with two terminals in the form of eagles' heads. Detail much concealed by dirt. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-07 11:59:30 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-06 13:49:17 STAFFS-CE9DD0 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Cloisonné strip, narrow, gold. Geometric cloisonné. Strip decorated with fine garnet inlay Cloisonné strip, narrow, gold. Geometric cloisonné. Strip decorated with fine garnet inlay EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-06 13:49:17 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-06 13:45:17 STAFFS-CE8ED4 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Plain strip, L sectioned, gold. L shaped strip of gold, could be the remains of a hilt plate. Plain strip, L sectioned, gold. L shaped strip of gold, could be the remains of a hilt plate. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-06 13:45:17 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-06 13:29:58 STAFFS-CE5565 SWORD Hilt ring, beaded wire, gold. Hilt ring, beaded wire, gold. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-06 13:29:58 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable. 2010-12-06 13:25:36 STAFFS-CE4503 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Filigree covered wire, gold. Filigree covered wire, gold. EARLY MEDIEVAL 2010-12-06 13:25:36 STAFFORDSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.