Record ID: HESH-367555
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unifaced square stamped 20th century restuarant token. At the centre is a 1D (1 penny) value mark with the inscription arranged in a circle above and below: Above CADBURY'S Below DINING ROOM. around the edge of the token is a border of pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token is a mid green colour with a corroded patina. It is likely that the token dates to the period 1900-1960. It measures 25.7mm length and width, is 1.8mm thick and weighs 5.74 grams
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-7F98F4
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rectangular gun flint probably from a small handgun / firearm / pocket pistol of post medieval - modern date (1700-1850 AD). The flint is sub-square in plan and trapezoidal in profile and section. The flint is a light mottled grey colour. The dorsal face has been knapped / worked on all four sides; this work consists of creating sloping edges to give it a trapezoidal side view. The long edges are also retourched / trimmed with neat parallel sided removals. The ventral face retains the waves emanating outwards from the point of impact, but the bulb of percussion has been remove…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BE2732
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy 'fob' seal of late Georgian or Victorian date (1750-1850). The seal is formed with a rectangular glass intaglio, rectangular machine pressed body with an applied small suspension loop. It is likely that the body of the setting is hollow and it is decorated with a machine pressed geometric design which has been silvered / tinned. The impression face of the matrix is formed from a cut purple glass intaglio. This is well cut and depicts the laureate crowned head of a youthful women facing right. The lady has curled hair which is gathered at the nape of the neck and a …
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BD5003
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy military tunic / cuff button made by Mill's Co. of London. The reverse face is concave and corroded - the loop is lost. Cast around the external edge is MILL'S & CO // LONDON. The front is domed and depicts a cypher of three letters surmounted by a double arched crown. The three letters are indistinct - they could be either LLA standing for the Loyal Ludlow Company or SLA: Shrewsbury Loyal Association. Both volunteer regiments were formed in 1797-1798 and were each formed of a corps of cavalry and infantry. Documentation regarding the units is limited. Given the find…
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BAFAD8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass pub token with a value of 1 1/2 D (one and a half pence) issued by the Leopard Inn, Pride Hill, Shrewsbury. The Leopard Inn (situated at 3 Pride Hill) was licensed by William Bury in 1828 (although this is the date of the list not necessarily the establishment) and de-licensed in 1889. Obverse: Field filled with writing across middle LEOPARD INN with above PRIDE HILL below SHREWBURY enclosed within a circular beaded border Reverse: A central circular field reading CHECK 1 D 1/2 Around which in two concentric circles read from top edge: MADE BY P LEWIS / ENGRAVERS & / PRI…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Saturday 16th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston upon Weald Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8479B4
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy machine cast medal - Victory Medal The medal is heavily eroded and corroded - almost all detals are lost. Obverse: Winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand Reverse: [THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919] in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath Edge: inscription lost Information from the Imperial War Museum: The Allied Victory Medal (1914-1919) The Allies each issued their own bronze victory medal but with a similar design, equivalent wording and …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-844F14
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy machine cast medal - 1914 Star / Mons Star: Front face: A four-pointed star crowned with central wreath around crossed swords; the Royal monogram GV appears at base of wreath. A suspension loop at top, integrally cast. A central scroll reads: Aug / 1914 / Nov On the reverse, on three lines, the stamped inscription: 7218 / PTE M. T. EVANS / 2/ WELSH R. Length: 61.8mm, Width: 43.9mm, Thickness: 3.6mm, Weight: 24.31 grams. Information from the Imperial War Museum: The 1914 Star also known as the Mons Star, the medal is a bronze star with a red, white and blue …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-26835D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white metal aluminium teaspoon dated 1938. The spoon was discovered in two parts found within the same hole and a modern break is present across the junction between the bowl and stem. It is a grey white colour with a powdery surface patina. The upper face top of the stem is marked with the emblem of the Luftwaffe (an eagle gripping the swastika) The reverse face is inscribed - possibly stamped - Fl. U. V. an abbreviation of Flieger Unterkunft Verwaltung (flight barracks administration / air field barracks canteen). The mid-point is also stamped the manufacturers mark: GK & F 38 ove…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A4F046
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete composite hollow button cast in white metal / high tin content or possibly base silver alloy of later 17th or 18th century date. Only the domed front hemisphere is present - it is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; the reverse is hollow and concave. The upper surface of the button is decorated with a cast design comprising an circular central boss around which a pair of opposing vegetal like C shaped scroll are cast; separated by wedge shaped projections. The upper surface is a mid-grey silver colour whilst the reverse is cased in a mid-green coloured corros…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A411FC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast and pressed silver 'coin' brooch date 1836 based on a half-crown design. The brooch comprises a solid silver frame with eight rectangular raised panels on the front face and small circular knops on the edge. Within the frame is a machine pressed silver disc depicting the draped royal arms surmounted by a crown with ANNO 1836 beneath. The ground around the shield is keyed and the remains of black enamel / niello is present in areas of the shield. It is likely that the entire disc was originally inlaid with multi coloured enamels in the style of the period. The exterior of the f…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

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-F955A6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and reused later 18th century farthing. The upper face of the coin is stamped / cut with the initials V W (cut as V V V)
Created on: Friday 6th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F94D1E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and reused later 18th or 19th century half penny. The upper face of the coin is stamped / cut with the initial W and is augmented with drilled hollows at the angles / serrifs
Created on: Friday 6th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F926A0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, corroded and reused 19th century penny - possibly of George IV. The coin is stamped / cut with the initials T R on both sides - one face is further augmented with drilled hollows forming a ring around the initials.
Created on: Friday 6th July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-AA878D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy (bronze probably brass) merchants token for Massey's Wine and Spirit Company most likely to date from the 19th century AD. The token is struck on a flan of similar size and thickness to a half penny of George I or II (1727-1760 AD). And may in fact be a heavily worn halfpenny from this period reused in the later 18th or 19th century. Both sides are filed and polished smooth. The obverse is then struck with the design which may be a single die or made up of several separate (handmade) punches. It reads over four lines: WINES / AND SPIRITS / BY MASSEY / LUDLOW. The revers…
Created on: Friday 8th June 2018
Last updated: Saturday 16th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulverbatch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2D4123
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a hinged plate / strap fitting - possibly a hinged book fitting of uncertain date possibly post medieval or modern date (1650-1800). The fitting comprises of a complete plate that terminates in a robust hinge. The opposing plate is lost due to an old break. In plan the plate is broadly rectangular with wasted edges. One short edge terminates with a projecting rectangular tab which is rolled back upon itself creating a U shaped hook. The hinge is formed by the opposing edge being rolled and fitted around an iron axis bar. The upper plate is decorated with s…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lugwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EBF421
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy post medieval coin weight for weighing a Portuguese half moidore (half joe) dated 1760 - 1773. This weight is marked on both sides with three pairs of vertical marks S D / 13 6 / S N so would weigh coins of the equivalent 13 shillings 6 pence and the issuer / maker would be S N. The coin weight is a mid grey brown colour with a pitted and abraded surface. The coin weight measures 17.6mm diameter, is 2.9mm thick and weighs 4.54 grams (0.16ozs 69.9 grains).
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-EBDB0F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded cast copper alloy weight of modern date (1837-1845). The weight is part of a larger group of stacking weights, having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. The front face is stamped with the royal cypher (Single arched crown over initial V.R.) directly below, in the same script and inline are the initials J.C. to the left at right angles is the county SALOP (Shropshire). The reverse is heavily eroded and abraded a series of deliberately filed marks are present (presumably as a result of assaying the weight). There are also a series of stamps acros…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-3F667A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy livery button made by Sherlock and Company of Covent Garden, London. 1850-1900 AD. The front depicts a beaded cushion upon which are tufts of long grass and a human leg flexed at the knee and couped (cut) at the mid thigh - gartered below the knee the ends of which are V shaped pendants - charged on the thigh is a single lis (fleur-de-lis). The entire button is gilded. The device on the button is that of the Leeke family of Shropshire (Fairbairn's Book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland p335) whose family seat is at Longford Hall and included the …
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3F5D0C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy livery button made by Sherlock and Company of Covent Garden, London. 1850-1900 AD. The front depicts a beaded cushion upon which are tufts of long grass and a human leg flexed at the knee and couped (cut) at the mid thigh - gartered below the knee the ends of which are V shaped pendants - charged on the thigh is a single lis (fleur-de-lis). The entire front face is silvered. The device on the button is that of the Leeke family of Shropshire (Fairbairn's Book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland p335) whose family seat is at Longford Hall and include…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.