Record ID: WMID-A51F34
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An enamelled gold pendant of four parts (obverse, reverse, two removable pins), link, suspension link in the form of a hand (with pin) and chain. The assemblage, as submitted for investigation, numbers eight pieces. The link was purportedly broken in the process of removing the assemblage from the ground and is presently stored separately. The link has been made from a piece of gold wire with a circular cross section. It has a diameter of 1.5 mm. It appears to have originally been in an oval shape with two ends butting up against each other, closing the link. It is said …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2A18B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold and rock crystal finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD1700). The finger ring has a distorted hoop of 'D-shaped' section, widening from the back to the bezel. Each shoulder is decorated by three longitudinal V shaped grooves, the outer ones bend inwards just above a short horizontal groove. A short longitudinal groove is present just below this line. The box bezel contains a square cut pale green transparent gem. All four sides of the setting have been decorated with tongue shape indents, possibly originally infilled with white enamel. Three indents are…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7D3091
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver, probable dress hook, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The probable dress hook has a basic domed triangular shape, with half spheres located at each point. A second much smaller domed triangle is positioned centrally on the base or flat side of the first, and then the base extends into a rectangular eye. This eye measures 4.6 mm wide, internally it measures 2.8 mm wide by 1.4 mm long. The half spheres have a diameter of 3.7 mm. The reverse of the dress hook is hollow and concave. The dress hook measures 20.7 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide a…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harlaston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-479F23
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating. The cufflink element (one quarter of a pair of cuff links) consists of a single disc or cufflink elements, with a concave reverse. The disc is circular in shape, with bevelled edges. The back are undecorated, with traces of solder present. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A). Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgeshire (2014 T284; BUC-0D17F4). This design is believed to be a refere…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-45A463
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The incomplete thimble consists of part of the inscribed band at the base of the thimble and part of the pits above. The rest is missing. The fragment of the band appears to have part of a foliate decoration present. The pits are circular in shape, and aligned both horizontally and diagonally. The reverse is undecorated. The fragment measures 8.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 0.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.1 g. The fragment is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Dewchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B54312
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver seal matrix of Post medieval dating (17th Century AD). Around 75% of the seal matrix is present, as the handle is incomplete. The seal matrix is of the pedestal or pendant type, with an oval die. The pedestal has five facets and tapers to a two banded collar. No orientation marks are present on the base of the pedestal. Above the collar is the base of an openwork trefoil shaped handle, with three old breaks beginning present. The die consists of a plain narrow band around the edge, then a twisted or ropework border, followed by a plain narrow border. Within …
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B44518
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver composite bi-convex hollow button, of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The button has been made from two domed halves soldered together, with a pair of opposing circular blow holes in the lower hemisphere. The blow holes have an internal diameter of 1.4 mm. A loop has been made from a piece of rectangular sectioned silver wire, folded in two, with the ends soldered onto the back of the button, between the two blow holes. No maker's mark is present. The button has a head diameter of 11.1 mm and measures 14.8 mm in length. The loop is 1.5 mm wide and…
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4418D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver cufflink element, of Post Medieval (17th Century AD) dating. The disc is circular in plan with downward turned edges, now slightly bent out of shape in places. The upper surfaces are stamped from the reverse and the design consists of a clasped hand motif with sleeves showing, surmounted by a crown and with two small hearts with a pellet above each located below (Lewis form 1, type C). Soldered centrally on the reverse is a 'D' shaped silver loop. The cufflink has a diameter of 16.5 mm and is 4.3 mm thick (including the loop). The metal is 0.5 mm thick. The loo…
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-483471
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gilded silver single single hooked cap or hat hook, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The hook is complete and comprises three separate elements: a separate S shaped wire hook, a circular back plate and a hollow domed front plate. The dome has been decorated with an overlay offiligree wire. The filigree has been made from both S and Z twisted wire.S twisted wire is present decorating thedome, whereas Z twisted wire is present around the base of the dome. Solder is present securing the filigree to the domed front plate and circular back plate. In …
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7CE2C5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (1700 AD to 1800 AD). The finger ring is misshaped and no longer circular. It has a D shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: A kiss for peping. A maker's mark is present, and consists of the initials GN in a square cartouche. Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 18 mm. The hoop is 3.3 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The finger ring is a dark yellow colour, with an…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7848F8
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver die stamped cufflink set of 17th Century dating. The cufflink set (one half of a pair of cuff links) consists of two single discs or cufflink elements and a sub rectangular loop of circular sectioned wire. Both discs are circular in plan, with bevelled edges. The backs are plain and undecorated. A sub circular loop is present on the rear of each cufflink disc. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A). Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgesh…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BE0364
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 - AD 1800). The finger ring is misshaped and no longer circular. It has a D shaped cross section. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: A true frends gift. No maker's mark is present. Due to being misshapen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 16 mm. Several versions of this inscription are recorded in Evans (1931), page 16, including one very similar but with an E on 'Gyft'. Posy-rings with similar inscriptions can also…
Created on: Monday 13th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4D986
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1700). The finger ring has a flattened D shaped section and sub circular in plan. The exterior is plain. The edges have been bevelled. The interior bears the following inscription: .I . LIKE . MY . CHOYSE ... . No maker's mark is present. Small diagonal dashes are present between each word, with three diagonal dashes at the end. Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was around 18 mm. The hoop is 5.1 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. The ring currently has a lengt…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythe Bridge area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-04D9E0
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver spoon, of Post Medieval dating (probably AD 1650 to AD 1750). Around 50% of the spoon is present, with half of the bowl and handle missing, presumed lost in antiquity. Around 25% of the bowl is present and the angles at the shoulder are suggestive of a fig shaped bowl. A triangular 'rat tail' is present on the reverse. It starts at the top of the bowl (base of the handle), below a semi circular depression. The rattail extends to around the half way point of the bowl. The handle has a flattened D shape, with the curved surface on the front of the bowl, and…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-F16806
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but bent, silver bodkin or dress-pin, of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The bodking exhibits an acute 25 degree bend, located around the mid point of the bodkin, resulting in it being folded almost in half. The bodkin has a rectangular sectioned shaft, with bevelled (slightly facetted) edges on both sides. The shaft tapers to a blunt tip. The head of the bodkin has a rounded tip with a small bowl / ear scoop terminal. Below the ear scoop is a sub triangular panel, with a single vertical incised line and a single pierced hole (diameter: 2.0 mm). This decorati…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DFE6A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Post medieval lead alloy (contemporary) imitation of an 8 Reales of Charles III of Spain (1759-1788), dated 1777. The 'coin' was probably produced as a trial piece for the forgery of these coins. Diameter: 39.6 mm Thickness: 3.1 mm Weight: 28.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-48E9A2
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Two incomplete silver-gilt hooked tags (dress hooks): The body of the hooked tag consists of a rectangular plate with five knops projecting from it, one knop in three of the corners and one knop at the midway point on both of the long sides. From one of the short sides (no corner knops missing) projects a larger knop in the shape of a crude fleur de lis. The other short side appears to have a further section missing/ is broken. The front is decorated with moulded recessed areas in the shape of a heart with a trefoil of recessed pits below, all contained within a raise…
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Handsacre', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E19714
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A small coin hoard of six coins, of Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1680s onwards). Five of the coins are from the issues of Charles II, four guineas, which will be of the 22 carat 'crown gold' standard and one shilling, which will be of the sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. These coins would have been in currency together in the later 17th or early 18th century and the absence of any coins of the later Stuarts or early Hanoverians makes it seem unlikely that it is a group from much later than around 1690. The most recent coin of this group is, a little oddly, the most worn …
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loggerheads', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E117CE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold finger ring, of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The finger ring has a D shaped section and sub circular in plan. The exterior is plain. The interior bears the following inscription: Let vertue Still divert thy will. A maker's mark is present at the end of the inscription, and it is consists of two capital letter RRs in a square cartouche. One of the Rs in the maker's mark is set upside down and back to back with the other R. Due to being mishappen, the original diameter is hard to determine, but probably was aroun…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Highley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DF40D5
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete set of cuff links, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1700 to c. AD 1800). The set of cufflinks consist of two circular discs, convex at the front and concave at the rear, held together with a soldered wire elongated loop. One of the discs is incomplete. Both discs have been engraved with a capital letter. W is on one and M is on the other. On the reverse of the discs, a soldered semi circular loop has been fixed to the centre of each one. Through this loop is the elongated loop made from circular sectioned silver wire. The soldered joint occurs at one end. The loop measu…
Created on: Friday 15th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugeley', grid reference and parish protected.