Record ID: HESH-41268C
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern silver medal with the date AD 1897. The medal is circular with a lipped edge. The medal has an integral cast laterally-pierced loop with a further loop suspended. This additional loop was either for a ribbon or possibly suggests that it was reused as a chain fob for a watch. The obverse depicts two figures beneath a palm tree. The figure on the left is standing holding a jug upon her head, wearing a floor length dress. The figure on the right is seated with a jug resting on the ground. The obverse is inscribed clockwse 'ARMY TEMPERANCE MEDAL. INDIA.' The reverse is inscribed …
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-4BDAD2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with a single purple stone of modern date (1750-1900). The hoop of the finger ring is sub-circular in plan and has a faceted D shaped cross section. The ring consists of a central oval purple stone which is held by six gold claws/clasps. The stone itself is polished and oval almost heart shaped and is probably glass rather than amethyst. The stone has a width of 6.8mm and a length of 7.3mm. The reverse face of the central setting is decorated with a series of radiating ribs emanating from a central circular hole; this design resembles a clam shell. The central setti…
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.