Record ID: WAW-2B29F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval (mid 5th to mid 6th centuries) small-long brooch: The headplate and bow remains, although the bow is incomplete. The headplate is rectagnular with a circular perforation in each corner. There is an obliquely angled groove cutting across each perforation. The edges of the plate are decorated with stamped crescents. The reverse of the plate has a vertical, perforated lug which has iron corrosion around it. Protruding from the lower edge of the headplate, which isn't decorated, the integral bow protrudes, which is convex on the outer face, concave on the reverse and is…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2019
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Record ID: WAW-943E79
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) or Edward II (1307-1327) minted in Canterbury between 1305 and 1310; Class 10cf. North Nos. 1040-43.
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WAW-942D99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of a late Medieval ruler minted in an unknown mint between 1351 and 1509.
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WAW-874BEA
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to early Post Medieval (15th to 16th centuries) scabbard chape: The copper alloy chape has a rounded lower portion which has radiating grooves on the outer face and a trefoil shaped openwork in the centre. At the apex at the lower edge there is a small knop. The upper portion of the chape is has a heart shaped openwork and the upper edge is castellated. The reverse of the chape has a lip to the side and lower edges. The outer surface of the chape has an abraded dark green coloured patina, and the interior is a matte green/grey patina. The chape measures 34.94mm long…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-84DBAD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (AD 1150 to AD 1500) rotary key: The copper alloy key has a sub-lozenge bow which has three perforations with a vertical bar between. This bar has three circular cells in a column on each face. At the terminal of the bow there is an integral, perpendicular projection which was originally circular and the the traces that remain is decorated with transverse ridges. This projection is fragmentary, and the break is not too recent. The junction of the shank and bow has a swollen moulded collar with a ridge bordering the collar. The shank is oval in section, and terminates with a …
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-71C328
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a sub-oval die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a trefoil suspension loop, with a collar below it. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a seated figure, wearing drapery and holding a book. Around the head there are markings suggesting the figure is wearing a veil. The inscription is partially illegible as the edges of the matrix are abraded. It reads OL[ ]PROAC BRIO [ ]. The su…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-7151EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of probably Edward IV (second reign 1471-1483). York mint. The coin has been pierced in the centre.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-713CCB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of probably Edward IV (second reign 1471-1483). York mint. The coin has been pierced in the centre.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-70DC6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of Edward III (1279-1377) minted in Durham between 1354 and 1355 AD. Series E, Type G; North No. 1170.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-70BFEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) minted between 1248 and 1272.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-708051
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: penny of Henry III (1216-1272) minted in Wilton between 1248 and 1250 by Huge. Class 3c. North No. 988.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-704592
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272) minted by Henri between 1248 and 1250 AD. Class 3: North 986-988.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6FFF6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216) minted between AD 1204 and 1207. Class 5a to 5b: North No. 968/4-970.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6FB98A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval coin: Scottish 'short cross and stars' cut halfpenny of William I (1165-1214). Phase A (Spink S5027), dating to c.1195-c.1205. Moneyer: Raul; mint: Roxburgh. Ref: Spink, 2015, pg 14. Two stars of six points visible.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: WAW-6E2471
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cloth seal: The lead cloth seal is composed of a sub-circular disc, which has an integral flattened stud on the reverse. On one edge there is a fragment of a ribbon which would have originally lead to the second disc, which is missing. The outer surface of the disc has a prominent 'A' with an annulet below the cross bar, with an annulet either side and above the A. The surface of the seal is oxidised forming a cream coloured surface. It measures 23.78mm long, 18.90mm wide and 3.52mm thick. It weighs 6.37g. Cloth seals were in use between the 14th and 18th centuries…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6DD243
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (late 13th to 14th century) buckle: The copper alloy buckle frame is a double looped oval in plan, although one loop is missing. The loop and reverse are undecorated. The strap bar is a rounded trapezoid in section amd slightly narrowed. The buckle surface has a dark green abraded surface. The buckle measures 12.33mm in length, 16.27mm wide and weighs 1.27g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) date a similar shaped buckle, No. 350, to the late 13th to 14th century. Due to the size of the frame Egan and Pritchard (2002) comment that they were probably produced for a specialised…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6DC4E5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (mid 14th to early 15th century) buckle: The copper alloy buckle has an oval frame with an integral spacer. The frame, on the outer edge at the apex, has a small triangular integral protrusion with a notch for the pin. The frame is sub-ovalin section. Integral to the strap bar is a forked spacer. There are two arms to the spacer but only a trace of each remains. The pin and plates are missing. The surface of the buckle frame has a matte dark grey patina which is abraded. The buckle frame and spacer measures 31.82mm long and 25.58mm wide. It weighs 4.34g. Margeson (1…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6BE1AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is biconical. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 8.73mm diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is decorated on both faces, with faint radiating ridges and at irregular intervals pellets. The decoration may be lettering, but it is not clear. The surface is oxidised and has a light brown coloured surface due to the soil staining. It measures 27.73mm diameter and is 14.35mm thick. It weighs 48.78g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6BBEE4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A lead whorl which is circular in plan and in profile is D-sectioned with the base being flat. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 10.51mm diameter. The surface is a light cream colour. It measures 35.11mm diameter and is 9.23mm thick. It weighs 49.21g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of t…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-6BA08E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval (c. 12th to mid-19th century) cooking vessel rim fragment which is broken: The rim, in profile, is a slender asymmetrical oval and curls outwards. The only original edge of the fragment is the rim, the other edges of the fragment are all broken, but not recently. The lower edge, of which there is only a small fragment flares outwards. The interior surface is smooth, with the external surface being slightly rough with horizontal striations. Both the interior and exterior has black deposits which are presumably carbon deposits. The fragment measures 84.08…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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