Record ID: HESH-FEA144
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, but broken into two conjoining parts, cast copper alloy strap fitting (strap union ,harness link) of Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) date (1000-1200). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a central sub-circular domed boss from which two horizontal arms project. Two smaller knop-like projections extend from the boss on the upper and lower edges; these are also D shaped in cross section. Each horizontal arm tapers and then expands to form a lozenge (diamond) shaped strap junction. The arm is a narrow D shaped bar with no ev…
Created on: Thursday 5th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shifnal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-896F77
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Folded sheet metal strap end of early medieval date 800-1100 AD. The strap end is formed from a single sheet of cast copper alloy which has been folded to form a V into which a leather strap or belt would have been inserted and secured by two copper alloy rivets. The strap end is sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The upper face has been decorated with a series of incised / chip carved designs. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. The positioning of the two rivet holes is unusual, in that one is placed near the open terminal, whilst the other is positioned half-way …
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bletchington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-696AA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Penny of AEthelred II (the unready) struck in London by the moneyer Aelfwold. Reverse Type; First Hand of Providence (North 766). c. 979-985 AD
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E5E32
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of unknown date or function: It is highly likely that this fragment is either part of a pull handle from a piece of furniture of post medieval date (1600-1800) or alternatively be an unusual variant of a small – long bow brooch of Early Medieval date (600 – 800 AD). The vast disparity between these two functions is caused by the unusual nature of the head-plate; in that pierced head plates for the incision of rivets is almost unparalleled in brooch typology - the use of a gilt finish is also highly unusual. These two points may actually point to a much la…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheltenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-896A82
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of later early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) - 9th-10th Century date (800 - 1000 AD). The strap-end is probably best described as late Saxon, or possibly Anglo-Scandinavian in style. It is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with two parallel sides which taper to a blunt zoomorphic point. The profile is sub-rectangular and also slightly bowed. The cross section is sub-rectangular. The edges of the strap-end are also slightly bevelled. The strap end measures 35.2 mm in length, 17.9mm width, is 4.8mm thick and weighs 10.01 grams. The majority of…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E7057
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stirrup-strap mount of later early medieval date (1000 - 1100 AD) of Williams Class A, Type 2a. The stirrup strap mount is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a slight convex (domed) front and a concave rear face. The edges of the mount are bevelled. In profile the mount is sub-rectangular (D Shaped) and in cross section the mount is arched (C shaped). The mount is pierced in three places; at the apex of the mount, and two parallel holes at the base. The hole at the apex is slightly off centre and respects the decoration; it has a diameter of 2.7mm. The lo…
Created on: Friday 24th October 2008
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4B4686
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy knife or sword fitting of probable 11th century date. The fitting is irregular in both plan and profile being broadly formed from an oval hoop, with sub-triangular projections (prongs) from one edge. The projections from the long sides of the hoop are much longer than those from the short edges. The artefact has suffered from movement in the soil and it is likely that this has distorted some of the edges and resulted in the compression of the two longer triangular extensions. The inner edge of the fitting has a relatively rough and unfinished surface. There are also …
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2008
Last updated: Monday 21st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sheriffhales', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-920B71
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pommel (developed 'Brazil Nut' type) from a long sword of Medieval date (1000-1300). The pommel is broadly oval in plan, with a curved upper surface and angular base. In profile it is sub-triangular with convex faces. A small sub-rectangular cast hole (measuring 4.6mm x 3.5mm) is present on the upper edge positioned at the peak of the dome. The lower bottom edge has a larger irregular sub-rectangular cast hole, (measuring 13.7mm x 9.1mm). The inside of the pommel is hollow. The pommel measures 47.4mm length, 59.5mm width, is 14mm thick and weighs 77.69 grams. T…
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2008
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd Aston and Woodcote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-543615
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy pin of Early Medieval (Middle Anglo-Saxon) date; probably 8th or early 9th century (700-900) AD. The pin is incomplete and the fragment consists of a highly decorated chip carved flat oval head, from which a pin shaft, now incomplete, extends. The head is broadly oval in plan with very worn and fragmentary broken edges; in cross section it is sub-rectangular but relatively thin, in profile the pinhead is relatively flat. From the lower edge of the head a small sub-rectangular stepped projection extends, this forms the shoulders of the pin shank. From the c…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-150405
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded cast copper alloy stirrup-strap mount of later early medieval date (1000 - 1100 AD). The stirrup strap mount is broadly sub-triangular being pentagonal in plan with a slight convex (domed) front and a concave rear face. The edges of the mount are slightly bevelled. In profile the mount is sub-rectangular (D Shaped) and in cross section the mount is arched (C shaped). At the apex of the mount is positioned an off centre pierced hole which shows no evidence of wear or corrosion. It has a diameter of 3.5mm. On the reverse of the lower edge is a prominent integral c…
Created on: Friday 5th September 2008
Last updated: Friday 20th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BFB171
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast and incised copper alloy bi-conical (globular) faceted pin with faceted medial band of probable middle Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date (700-900 AD). The pin measures 22.3mm length, 12mm wide and 12.5mm thick. It weighs 8.06 grams. The pin can be divided into three parts; the head, the collar, and the shank. The head of the pin is faceted being broadly sub-spherical in shape. The upper part of the head has five angular facets which are irregular triangles in shape. These are decorated with three cast recessed hollows arranged in a triangle which respects the shape …
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-892F38
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast lead alloy (possibly pewter) strap end of later early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date, 800 - 1000 AD. It is suggested that this very small fragment is from the central part of a strap-end. The fragment is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with two parallel long sides which taper slightly at one end. Both ends terminate is broken, unabraded edges. The cross section is sub-rectangular with the edges of the strap-end being slightly bevelled. The fragment measures 16.7 mm in length, 7.2mm width, is 2.6mm thick and weighs 1.21 grams. The surviving fragment of this strap end…
Created on: Thursday 24th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0AAC56
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end of later early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date, 800 - 1000 AD. The strap-end is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with two parallel sides which taper to a blunt point. The profile is sub-rectangular and also slightly bowed. The cross section is sub-rectangular. The edges of the strap-end are also slightly bevelled. It measures 30.9 mm in length, 10.6mm width, is 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.76 grams. The majority of the strap end is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the widest part of the terminal which divides, in profile, forming…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Sunday 23rd March 2014
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-0A9B61
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of cast copper-alloy early Anglo-Saxon brooch, probably a cruciform brooch, dating to c. 450-550 AD The fragment consists of the headplate and part of the bow only. The headplate is rectangular, with a square central panel and slightly lower wings, only one of which survives in good condition. The top and one side knob survive, both much abraded. They are integrally cast with the headplate and are a low D shape in cross-section. The side knob is on the observer's right; it has a waist and a ridge below the waist. The top knob probably was originally similar. On the reverse …
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-56AE46
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight with embedded metal (either copper alloy or silver) stud of probable later early medieval (Anglo Scandinavian) date (750-1000 AD). The weight is globular, being broadly domed (bun shaped) in cross section and an irregular oval in plan. The sides of the weight have been slight faceted and the base is flat. The upper edge has a small metal disc (or stud) embedded into it. The stud is regular with a dark grey green coloured patina. The faceted sides possibly have incised designs, although these have been much worn by movement in the soil. There is no eviden…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-989BE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy buckle frame with integrally cast plate of early medieval (probable Anglo-Scandinavian influenced) 11th century date (950-1100). The frame of the buckle is complete but broken and misshapen by movement in the ploughsoil. Overall the design is irregular in plan with a broadly oval (D shaped) buckle frame and sub-rectangular (wedge shaped) strap fitting / cast plate. The buckle measures 61.5mm length, 29.8mm width, is 10.7mm thick and weighs 23.99 grams. The buckle frame is faceted and has a broadly sub-rectangular cross section. In shape originally it would have had…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F54465
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval sceatta Series D, type 2c continental runic sceat (Abramson, T. 2006, p.97-98). 'heavy type' c. 700-715, probably minted near the Rhine mouth. Metcalf distinguished between 'heavy' (1.1-1.3grams) and 'light' (<1grams) ones of this type. The light ones tend to be a bit more random and are possibly contempory copies (forgeries). A parralel for this one can be seen in Metcalf: Plate 9 example 173. Thanks are extended to Laura Burnett and Frank Basford for help identifying this coin
Created on: Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E9EF21
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting (strap union ,harness link or strap end) of Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) date (1000-1200). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a central sub-circular domed boss from which a single horizontal arm projects. It is possible that another similar arm projected on the opposite edge however the boss is badly abraded and the surface cannot be satisfactorily examined. If it is broken then this represents an ancient break. The other arm tapers and then expands to form a lozenge (diamond) shaped st…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2008
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chirbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E9BFD8
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting (strap union / harness link) of Early Medieval date (1000-1200). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a central lozenge (diamond) shaped boss with two projecting knops vertically aligned and two horizontal arms. One of these is lost through an ancient break. The other arm tapers and then expands to form a similar shaped lozenge strap junction. The arm is a narrow D shaped bar with a cast molded collar. The strap junction is formed with a cast sub-oval hole through it. The lower part of this elem…
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2008
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chirbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-35BB80
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy single-looped buckle with copper-alloy plate, of probable 11th- to 12th-century date. The buckle frame is broadly D-shaped with an oval cross-section. The frame is relatively small in size with a thick outer edge ending in terminals in the form of much abraded stylised animal heads, possibly dogs. These are cast and each consists of two oval or sub-triangular relief ears, similar relief oval eyes set within grooves, and two small pellets for the nose. The preservation on one face is much better than the other. The bar is offset, held between the undersides of the dog…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2007
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.