Record ID: HESH-DCEE83
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla broken into two non-conjoining parts dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The lower section of the flask and a small separate section of the neck of the vessel survive. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. It is at this point the flask is broken and the surface is patinated suggesting the damage is relatively old. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with cast design possibly a square topped heraldic shield which is filled with …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7AEA14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily abraded and corroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1150 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD12300 -1600). The spindle whorl was originally broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. A central hole is present which has a diameter of approximately 11mm in diameter, Both faces of the whorl are decorated - although one face is poorly preserved. The overall design seems to consist of radiating lines which intersect a circumferential ring creating a crude spiderweb patten. A series of cast pellets are present …
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-43FFCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is heavily abraded and plough rolled having lost much of its original surface. What remains is a broadly oval (with tapering sides terminating in blunt points) in plan and lozenge (diamond) shaped in cross section. On the upper point is a broken integral cast suspension loop - the upper part has been lost - originally it would have been circular in plan and oval in cross section. The body of the weight has a large central rib which extends from the upper edge to the base and a thickened exterior rib whi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-20E908
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy unifaced token of later medieval or post medieval date (1200-1800). The token is a D shape in plan with a broken perforated edge. A single drilled hole is present on one edge, possibly from where the token had been reused as a small plaque. The upper face has a raised central boss like pellet which is enclosed by six lentoid shaped hoops arranged in a symmetrical pattern forming a compass drawn flower or daisy wheel. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a grey coloured surface patina. The design of these daisy wheel marks are often associat…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4956B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-faced half ounce weight of probable later medieval date (1300-1650). The weight is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The front face of the weight depicts a relatively crudely depicted fleur-de-lis. The reverse depicts A voided long cross with a V shaped wedge in each divided quarter. The weight is a mid cream grey colour with an even patina which covers all surfaces. The edges (and faces) of the weight have been abraded causing it to become asymmetrical in plan. The weight measures 25mm in diameter, and is 4mm thick. It weighs 15 grams…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Saturday 1st August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cardeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5D2D7E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of probable post medieval 1600-1800 date. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It has a tapering square shaped hole through its mid point (4.5mm x 4.2mm) and has no sign of decoration, casting seam or casting spur. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. It is most likely to be a one ounce weight but could possibly be a counter / balance weight from a knife or dagger. The weight measures: 20.3mm in diameter, 11.2mm high and weighs 26.88 grams (0.98 ozs)
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6359C4
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy papal bulla (seal) of Pope Innocent IIII (IV) dating from the medieval period specifically 25th June 1243 – 7th December 1254. The bulla is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section; it is also worn and corroded. Some of this corrosion obscures the raised detail. The front (recta) side of the bulla depicts the faces of Saint Paul and Saint Peter with a cross between them. Above the Saints’ heads appears the abbreviation of St Paul and St Peter 'SPA SPE'. St. Paul is depicted with a long beard and a balding scalp with little hair, and St Peter (…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-826B74
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy seal matrix of probably later medieval date (1200 - 1500 AD). The seal matrix was originally circular in plan however it has suffered abrasion in the soil and some distortion from movement having a lost its lower edge. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. It has an irregular projecting boss emanating from a vertical casting seam at the top of the reverse. There is no suspension loop. The terminal end of this projection is rounded and its function was to enable the matrix to be lifted cleanly from the wax seal impression. The knop is also in line wit…
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BFB072
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The matrix is circular in plan with an off centred lug projecting from the reverse face. The reverse face has a cast stylised fleur-de-lis centrally positioned and this in enclosed within a slight raised circumferential border. The front of the matrix has an incised central design comprising a four pointed star each arm of which is decorated with a palm / floral pattern. This is enclosed within a circular border which separates the design from the inscription. The inscription reads: * S' RICARDI MORE/L The S is serpentine …
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-6A21CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight with integrally cast loop of probable medieval or post medieval date (1250 - 1700). The weight is broadly cylindrical. The loop formed by two wedges being cut away leaving a rectangular sectioned projection - a drilled hiole is present but is somewhat elliptical probably through wear (diameter 3.2mm). There seems to be no decoration present. The weight is a mid grey cream colour with a good relatively unabraded patina. Where abrasion has occurred this has revealed the grey metal beneath. There is no evidence of corrosion products. The weight has a mass of 1 1/2 …
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EEC142
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy uniface token of post medieval date. The upper face of the token is decorated eight raised ribs which expand from the mid-point of the token forming an irregular overlapping cross and saltire shape. Between some of the ribs are single pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated although it does has a slight circumferential ridge. The metal is a mid cream grey colour with a well formed surface patina. Diameter: 28.2mm thickness: 2.4mm Weight: 5.62 grams
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE9407
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date (1250 - 1700). The weight is irregular in plan being broadly oval in shape with a D shaped cross section. Neither face or sides are decorated. The centre of the weight is pierced, the hole is oval shaped with a maximum diameter of 11.2mm. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found; it is more likely to be a suspended weight for …
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE8733
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragmnet from a heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl fragment is heavily distorted through movement - originally it would have been broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it is now C shaped and the two broken edges are heavily eroded. Both faces of the whorl are decorated - but the design is lost. The spindle whorl has a cream - mid-grey coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such a…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE59F0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.0mm. The hole of this whorl is choked with fired white clay and as such should be considered to be unfinished or an example of waste from the casting / production process. As such its survival is highly unusual a…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE3ABE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.8mm. Both faces are decorated - tbut the design is lost. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date pre…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EDCCB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 10.7mm. Both faces are decorated - the upper has radiating lines from a central hole creating rectangular panels; whilst the lower is worn but shows regularly spaced pellets and raised ribs. The spindle whorl has a…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5970BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token or possibly gaming counter or possibly even small weight of medieval date. The artefact is circular in plan with a D shaped section. The upper face is decorated with a centrally positioned broad vertical cross which divides the flan evenly. The reverse is plain, flat and undecorated. The weight has a cream coloured thick surface patina. Diameter: 18.2mm, thickness: 6.8mm, weight: 12.64 grams
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-E1E10B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.3mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). …
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pixley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B2F43C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim around the exterior edge / rim and also a similar ridge around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.6mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with the same pattern comprising a series of 12 evenly spaced double raised…
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kerry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CA8F85
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy bi-faced token of medieval or later date (1200-1500). The token is a mid-grey colour with an even patina. The upper surface is decorated with a central circlet with at least 4 raised bosses within. Around the external edge are a series of irregular spaced cast designs, letters or pseudo-letters. The letters seem to have been reversed so carved correctly within the mould and therefore in reverse in the final object. The letters include a backwards R and D as well as an A. The reverse has a low relief W or M formewd of two V shapes. A direct parallel has not been found…
Created on: Monday 15th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.