Record ID: HESH-F5F412
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piano Hoard - Summary of findings 2016-T969 (Bishop's Castle Shropshire) I have examined a group of 913 coins reported found hidden within a Broadward Piano from Bishop's Castle Shropshire. The coins are listed in the attached report. Discussion of the find The 913 coins are all British gold coins, mostly sovereigns (634), but with a considerable number of half-sovereigns (280). The face value of the group was therefore £773. They were struck to the same standard, 91.7% gold. Most of the coins were struck at the London mint, but a significant proportion originated in …
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-52A6F4
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a gold bracelet dating from the late Victorian period (c. 1865-1890). The bracelet is misshapen and flattened in the soil; it is rectangular in shape and section. The front face has an intricate applied surface of wires formed into a series of geometric bands and rectangular borders. The central element is a series of wires forming six-petalled flowers set within square shaped plaques. These are bordered by repeating U shaped scrolls with circular annulets of wire in each corner. At one end is a dome headed rolled gold locking pin. The opposite edge is frag…
Created on: Monday 20th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-657852
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold ring of probable 18th or 19th century date (1750-1900). The ring is probably too small to be considered a finger-ring, although it may be small enough for a child. The ring is formed from a single hoop brazed and hammered together, a clear joint can be seen. The hoop is decorated both internally and externally with a double interlocking chevron pattern (<<<<<<<<<<<<) which extends around the entire internal and external faces. This pattern therefore looks similar to platted rope.A single median groove is present on the internal and external fa…
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7CC9D5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete gold fragment of a finger ring of later Georgian date (post 1800). The style of the square shaped stone setting which is braised onto the hoop confirms the date. The stone is a mid purple colour and has been burnt or decayed considerably. It measures; 21.0mm length, 14.2mm wide, 9.4mm high and the hoop is 0.5mm thick, the bezel is square and measures 11.4 x 9.3mm and is 3.2mm thick. The ring weighs 3.32 grams The ring was reported as potential Treasure but does not qualify due not being more than 300 years old. Thanks are extended to Judy Rudoe of the British Muse…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shifnal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-84D6C5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring / 'posy ring' with incised inscription on interior face dated to the early modern period (post 1708). The finger-ring is formed from a D shaped section hoop of gold, being circular in plan. The edges of the ring have been slightly abraded and have small notches cut into the band caused by the movement in the soil. The inscription is incised into the internal face of the ring and is cut in an italic hand. It reads: God for me apoynted thee. The letters are slightly florid with slight embellished scrolls. After the inscription is a single rectangular stamped cartouche, …
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6A8925
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold finger ring with turquoise / aquamarine stone and decayed niello decoration of early modern date (c. 1750-1850). The hoop of the finger ring is sub-circular (slightly oval) in plan and D shaped in cross section. It is regular in both width and thickness; at the shoulder of the ring both sides flare to form a much thickened bezel with a hollowed centre which holds a small oval blue – turquoise or aquamarine stone. The stone is held by four clasps / grips and the edges of the outer shoulder are decorated with floral scrolls. The hoop of the ring in plan measures 18.6mm lengt…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.