Record ID: HESH-519E74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Carved loom or net weight of unknown date (probably Bronze Age – Post Medieval 2150 BC – 1650 AD). The weight is sub circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. It has an off-centre perforated hole (diameter: 9.5mm). The weight has been carved from Oolitic limestone. It measures 54.5mm length, 56.1mm width, is 16.7mm thick, and weighs 62.44 grams. It is very difficult to date this type of artefact as they are common finds from most archaeological periods. This example is relatively light, compared to other sized loom or fish weights. This might hint towards an i…
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-098032
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual cast copper alloy / bronze wedge or possibly chisel formed from the recycled lower (blade) section of a looped palstave possibly decorated with a central rib. The palstave would date from the middle Bronze Age; however, it is difficult to say when it was made into a wedge. It is likely that this was done during either the later Middle Bronze Age or Late Bronze Age (1500-800 BC). The blade has been broken or deliberately trimmed at the junction point between the blade and the raised flanged stop ridge. It is difficult to ascertain more detail as the broken end has been repea…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C53CF4
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy votive model of a miniature wheel dated to the Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age (1000-500 BC). The wheel is broadly sub-circular in plan with a broadly square shaped ‘axel’ from which four spokes radiate. The rim of the wheel is oval in cross section; however, it varies in thickness around its circumference. This variation is accentuated by abrasion which has removed significant areas of metal from specific areas. The central axel hole / perforation is an irregular square (diamond) shape with concave (bowed) sides and pointed corners. From each corner of the cent…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8289E1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object formed of cast copper alloy (bronze) of probable Middle or Late Bronze Age date (1500-800 BC). The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. It has, what seems, a deliberate prepared blade facet on all four sides, although one side is heavily eroded so it is difficult to be certain. The metal is a mid brown colour with a heavily abraded surface that has removed all traces of patina. In places light green active, powdery, corrosion is present. The form of the artefact is interesting - it is possibly all that remains of a razor / hog backed…
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanyblodwel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4E4686
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of highly leaded cast copper alloy of uncertain date. The fragment is undiagnostic being broadly rectangular in plan and triangular in section. The surface is a mid - light greenish grey colour and it is eroded in the ploughsoil. This type of artefact is not normally recorded, however it was recovered from close to the findspot of HESH-4E3374 and may hint at Late Bronze Age metalworking in the area. The fragment measures: 22.2mm length, 21.9mm width, is 5.7mm thick and weighs 6.00 grams
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8309EE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of uncertain function and uncertain date (2000 BC - AD1500). The fragment is part of a larger item - it is semi-circular in plan and rectangular in profile. The exterior surface is heavily eroded and corroded and the original surface is now lost. It is a mid green colour with an abarded surface patina. Due to the size and thickness of this piece it seem most likely to be from the butt of an Early Bronze Age flat or flanged axe - most probably a Migdale type axe from the last phase of the Early Bronze Age (EBA III 2000 -1800 BC). However, due to the fragmen…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3FABB3
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thumbnail scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scraper is formed on a fine, mid brown (toffee like) coloured good quality, tertiary oval shaped flake of flint. The ventral face shows the bulb and point of percussion as well as conchoidal ripples and bulbar scar; this shows that the flake was struck from a prepared striking platform. The dorsal face has several broad removals / flake facets most probably caused by other flakes being removed for tool production. Around the edges are areas of dense neat regular well applied secondary retouch . This ha…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-7C1EF4
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast bronze from either a dirk, or rapier of probable Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC). The fragment consists of the upper part of the blade (shoulder) and part of the tang, including one broken rivet hole. It is sub rectangular in plan with tapering sides. In profile the fragment is sub-triangular with the thickness tapering from the blade (4.9mm) to a point near the broken edge of the tang (1.5mm). In cross-section the blade is lentoid. The fragment measures 63.8mm in length, 45.9mm width. It weighs 48.96 grams. The left hand edge of the blade and tang is…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2004
Last updated: Friday 28th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-051F8E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large fragment of a cast bronze / copper alloy sword blade of later Bronze Age date (1100 - 750 BC), The blade is rectangular in plan and tapers slightly in length. The long edges are abraded resulting in the loss of part of the cutting edge. The blade facets are present and the blade has been sharpened with long smooth marks from honing. The cross section of the blade is relatively flat with no sign of a raised central mid-rib. Both breaks (on the upper and lower edges) are relatively recent probably due to agriculture and the edges are fresh and unabraded - although they have slight…
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton Wafer', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-6E6C2D
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large fragment from the tip of a cast bronze (copper alloy)socketed spearhead of Middle - Late Bronze Age date (1500 - 750 BC). The spearhead is abraded; it is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with an incomplete and abraded sub-oval / leaf or flame shaped blade. The tip of the spearhead is lost due to an old patinated break; the side blades are also much abraded, loosing most of their shape and also their original cutting edges. The surviving width of the blade is 31.3mm; it is 9.2mm thick at this point (across the mid-rib). The centre of the blade is divided by a tapering…
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4CB175
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the tip of a Middle to Late Bronze Age spearhead c.1500-800 BC. The fragment comprises the extreme tip and is relatively well preserved. The piece is sub-triangular in plan with a distinctive bi-convex profile. The break is old and patinated but the artefact is relatively unabraded. The cutting edges are slightly rolled and the central rib extends to the tip making a strong puncturing point. The surface patina is a brown colour with a well formed surface longitudinal patinated scratches are present on either edge suggesting that the spear had been used and sharpened. A…
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-6DD947
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a cast bronze socketed spear (spearhead) of probable Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1050 BC). The spearhead fragment consists of the tip and upper socket of the spear with elements of the abraded blades. It is sub-triangular in plan and profile with an irregular cross section. The lower part of the spear is missing due to a relatively old irregular break. The fragment measures 88.7mm length, has a maximum width of 28.2mm and maximum thickness of 10.3mm. The spearhead weighs 28.72 grams. The lower blade and socket of the spearhead is missing, therefore, accurate …
Created on: Friday 26th May 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-739CE4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment from the tip of a cast bronze (copper alloy) basal-looped socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead is heavily abraded and also corroded; it is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with an incomplete and abraded sub-oval / leaf or flame shaped blade. The tip of the spearhead is lost being abraded to the tip of the central mid-rib; the side blades are also much abraded, loosing most of their shape and also their cutting edges. The surviving width of the blade is 23.7mm; it is 11.2mm thick at this point (across the mid-rib). The c…
Created on: Monday 17th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kings Caple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-895511
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) fragment of a socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle or Late Bronze Age date (1500 - 800 BC). The fragment consists of the upper part of the spear being broken at the top of the socket. The blade facets and tip are both lost. The spearhead fragment is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with lentoid shaped cross section. The lower portion of the spearhead has been lost and the break is too high to include the cast side loops. The spearhead fragment measures 44.5mm length, has a maximum width of 18.8mm and maximum thickness of 8.3mm. The spearhead weighs …
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-840CB3
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) fragment of a socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle or Late Bronze Age date (1500 - 800 BC). The fragment consists of the upper part of the spear being broken at the top of the socket. The blade facets and tip are both lost. The spearhead fragment is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with a distinct bi-convex shaped cross section. The lower portion of the spearhead has been lost and the break is too high to include the cast side loops. The break at the base of the spearhead includes the top of the socket which is oval in shape and position toward one …
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-821195
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead is broadly sub-triangular (conical) in plan and profile with an incomplete and abraded sub-oval / leaf-shaped blade. The hollow socket is near complete with a small area of relatively modern damage at the base. Two single cast 'string' side loops are present, one on either edge. The tip of the spearhead is lost and both the side blades have been much abraded in the soil, loosing most of their shape and also the cutting edges. It is probable that the ov…
Created on: Tuesday 18th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-B9E688
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) developed side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead fits best within Davis (2012) Group 6 Developed side-looped Type 6 D Ogival blade. The spearhead is irregular in plan and broadly triangular in profile. The blade is incomplete, the cutting edges having been removed through abrasion and corrosion; in shape it is broadly ogival having slight tapering sides that terminate with a rounded tip, the widest point of the blade is set low down and the bottom edge of the blade curves swiftly towards the socket…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ercall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BA2F61
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) basal-looped socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead is best sub-classified as Davis (2006) Type 3: Flame. The spearhead is heavily abraded and also corroded; it is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with an incomplete and abraded sub-oval / leaf or flame shaped blade. The tip of the spearhead is lost being abraded to the tip of the central mid-rib; the side blades are also much abraded, loosing most of their shape and also their cutting edges. The surviving width of the blade is 23.2mm; it is 14.1mm thick …
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BD11A4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Casting fragment from a potential bronze side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The fragment is irregular in plan but is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a C shaped cross section forming a hollow socket and cast side loops. The fragment narrows along its length and its cross-section changes from a shallow C section at the base to an angular U shaped section at the opposite end. The fragment is likely to be waste from a miscast with only one part of the mould being filled with bronze. The casting fragment measures 37.5mm length, has a …
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-29A677
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete spearhead of probable Late Bronze age date - probably associated with either the final phases of the Penard, or more likely the Blackmoor or Ewart Park metalworking traditions; these correspond with the end of Needham's (1997) Period 6 to Period 7, dated to c. 1150 - 750 BC. The fragment of spearhead consists of the lower part of the blade and upper part of the socket. Both the tip of the spear and the base / mouth of the socket are missing. Due to the nature of the fragment many diagnostic elements are not present. The method to secure the spearhead to the shaft of the …
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.