Record ID: WMID-B128E3
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur arm, of Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). Less than 25% of the spur arm is present, consisting of part of the arm and the incomplete attachment holes. The spur arm is almost L shaped, with a sub 90 degree bend located around the midpoint of the surviving fragment. A moulding of three transverse ridges is present at the bend. The partial remains of two circular attachment holes are present at the end of the arm. The arm has a D shaped cross section. It measures 41.5 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. The spur arm i…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-B0C82C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1689 (Oct) at Limerick mint. Spink, 2015, p188, no 6579. Diameter: 32.7 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 13.6 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B0B1FB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a four petalled flower (Powell type 1). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 20.2 mm and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B070E6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight, for a Portugese 8 escudos and dates from AD 1705 to AD 1750. The obverse and reverse both read THREE/POUND/TWELVE split between three lines. The writing is placed within a cartouche, under a crown. It has a diameter of 28.0 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g. The coin weight is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. A similar coin weight has been recorded on the PAS database as SUR-228C97.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B0502C
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic knife end cap, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The cap takes the form of a stylised animal head, probably a dog.. It is sub-oval in cross section. The terminal consists of an elongated head with an up-turned snout. The mouth is indicated by incised grooves and the eyes are represented by small circular punch marks. Ears are marked on either side as small circular depressions. The top of the head is grooved. There is a diagonal groove on both faces that extend from the back of the head at the top to the front under the chin. At the ba…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AC7916
Object type: CAME
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy window came of post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1800). The fragment most probably represents a seal / joining sheet of lead alloy which is irregular in plan and profile. The internal surface of the fragment has a rectangular section loop of lead, presumed to secure the pane to an upright pole. The external surface has a mid grey colour and smooth surface patina. An impressed seal / design has been applied to the surface as a stamp - although this is poorly preserved and detailing has been lost through corrosion. The remains of shards of glass are retained…
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-987CCC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped threehalfpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1561 to AD 1582. Minted at the Tower (London). Mintmark uncertain. c.f North, vol 2, p 135, no 2000. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-97C6DE
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting, of Post medieval dating (circa AD 1500 - AD 1700). The clasp is comprised of two sheets of copper-alloy that have been riveted together, with two rivets visible at the reverse of the object. The attachment end is split and would have once attached onto a strap and is slightly flared, although the edges are now damaged. The sides are broadly parallel. The opposing clasping end is narrowed with a rectangular in plan collar which then narrows to form a hook for attachment. The book fitting measures 39.5 mm long, 13.9 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick…
Created on: Monday 15th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F48E07
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main body of the…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F454C1
Object type: POWDER FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probably soldered, lead powder flask nozzle (or funnel) of Seventeenth century dating (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The nozzle has suffered damage and is now flattened. The powder flask nozzle can be described in two parts, the upper part or container and the lower part or nozzle.The container is sub rectangular. It would have originally been circular in shape, but has been flattened, so that both sides almost meet. The container has a depth of 8.7 mm and is 1.4 mm thick. Soldered seams are present both around the join between container and nozzle and along the height of the cont…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F11566
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat, of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604. Minted at the Tower (London). Reverse mintmark Lis. cf. North, vol 2, p 146, no 2104-5. Diameter: 16.2 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F0969E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower (London). Privy mark unclear. cf. North, vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 21.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F07027
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to Ad 1603), dating to the period AD 1591/2 to AD 1594. Minted at the Tower (London). Mint mark: Tun (probably). cf. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 15.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F00688
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1587 to AD 1589/90. Minted at the Tower (London). Mint mark: Crescent (probably). cf. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 15.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DD9656
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The hooked strap fitting has a debased lys terminal, which extends into a sub rectangular plate. Next to the lys terminal, the plate has curved corners, and the base of the lys terminal continues on the plate. The edges of the plate are raised, creating a border. The decoration on the centre of the plate consists of two outward facing spirals, joined at the base. The design on the plate finishes with two horizontal ridges before extending centrally into a blunt rearward facing loop.…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DBC61E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable plumbob of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The probable plumbob has a half spherical top, faceted sides and then it narrows to a point. Four ridges extend to the point. It measures 17.9 mm in length, a maximum diameter of 14.0 mm and it weighs 14.7 g. The probable plumbob is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DB6374
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal probable blade, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The blade is in two joining fragments. The tip is triangular in shape, with one flat side and one side with a slight central ridge, which tapers out before the point. Edges look original. The other fragment is rectangular in shape, with one flat side and a raised central ridge on the other. Again the edges look original. The tip measures 31.8 mm in length, 15.0 mm wide (base), 5.5 mm wide (tip) and is 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g. The other fragment measures 26.2 mm in length, 17.4 …
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CD62D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), probably dating to the period AD 1574 to AD 1578. Minted at the Tower (London). Mintmark: possibly Eglantine. c.f. North vol 2, p 135, no 1998. Coin has been pierced at 2 o'clock on the obverse, with a circular piercing, with an internal diameter of 2.1 mm. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CD33B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1628 to AD 1629. Minted at the Tower (London). Mintmark: Anchor. North, vol 2, p161, no 2249. Diameter: 15.5 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CC516A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy square double side coin weight for a double crown of James I, 2nd coinage, dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1619. The coin weight is square, with bevelled edges. One face is illegible. The other bears a crown above XIs, within a circular tressure. It measures 14.7 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The Crown above XIs identifies it as a coin weight for a Double Crown of James I, issued during his 2nd coinage between 1604 and 1619 (Withers & Withers, 1994, p13).
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B51E35
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (blunt hooked hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The hooked tag is ovoid (oval) in plan, with originally three debased trefoil attachment knops (or loops), two are complete. An incomplete blunt hook is present. The centre of the tag is decorated with an oval panel bearing a a spray of three flowers, bordered by ring and dot motifs. The back is undecorated. The hooked clasp measures 41.1 mm in length, 24.8 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick (including hook), 2.1 mm thick (not including hook). It weighs 5.8 grams. The hooked cl…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B4FF7D
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ramrod fitting, of Post medieval dating (AD 1700 to 1800). The artefact consists of the 'skirt' of the ramrod pipe and has a sharp point behind which swells the main body of the object; this then narrows slightly to form a short neck, above which is a rounded, convexed globular terminal, now broken and incomplete which would have originally been attached to the ramrod entry pipe (where the rod enters the wood). The reverse is flat and plain and would have sat flush with the wood of the rifle. It measures 45.2 mm in length, 11.8 mm wide and 6.4 mm thick…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4EB658
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1547), dating to the period AD 1546 to 1547, minted at Bristol. WS monogram reverse mark. Diameter: 25.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 1.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4E96EC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The fitting consists of a sub triangular mount.The mount is a tapering rectangle in shape with an outward facing chevron shape at the top, and incomplete circular attachment hole, with a complete narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the lower end. The main body has one empty circular rivet hole on its central axis, with an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. An additional attachment hole is present at the top of the strap fitting, but is incomplete. …
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-23AADE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two-part toggle clasp (eye-section), of early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the toggle clasp is present. The rectangular eye loop is incomplete. This toggle clasp consists of the component of the eye section which the toggle on the corresponding section would have fitted. The object is broadly rectangular and flat. At the surviving end of the rectangular eye, there is a transverse ridge.. Integral to the lower edge, near the terminal of the fitting there is an incomplete circular suspension loop. Beyond the other ridge there is an in…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-C605A6
Object type: KEY (WINDING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy clock key of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 75% of the key is present, consisting of the handle / loop and part of the stem. The bit is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The key has a double loop handle, the upper, smaller, loop being for suspension. The stem has a circular section and a double collar. The shank is hollow. The handle is decorated with simple engraved shapes. The key measures 54.5 mm in length, 25.1 mm wide and 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 13.4 g. The key is a mid to dark green colour, with an ev…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-ADBACA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating AD 1594. Minted at the Tower (London). Mint mark: Woolpack. North vol 2, p 137, no 2015. Diameter: 22.9 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 2.0 g
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-ACBF96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1584. Minted in the Tower (London). Mint mark A. North, vol 2, p 137, no 2015. Coin has been bent at 90 degrees at 6 o'clock on the reverse. Diameter: 25.6 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AC2D21
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy uniface square coin weight for a ryal, of probably 16th to 17th Centuries AD dating. The coin weight is square, with a rectangular cross section. The front depicts a ship with towers on front and back, with an 'h'' above the ship on the right hand side. The reverse depicts an upright right hand, within a circular cartouche, with possibly the letter X to the lower right.. It measures 14.4 mm in length, 14.5 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The coin weight is a dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AB7370
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a five branched tree or feather (probably Powell type 17). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 20.2 mm and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-99628E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 90% of the hooked mount is present, as the hook demonstrates an old break and is no longer complete. The mount has a sub rectangular shape, with a pointed ends. One end bears the remains of a sub triangular hook. The mount is convex, as if designed to fit onto a cylindrical item. Two circular rivet holes are present, one complete and one incomplete as there is a rip through the metal to the external edge. The complete hole has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-991D11
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy, possible pin head, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The possible pin head is spherical, with four oval shaped, semi-spherical panels with a solid raised border aorund their edges, covering it. At the top, the artefact has a small counded collar with a possible further knop. At the opposite end, it has a square sectioned shaft. The shaft has four expanding projections with rounded terminals where it joins the main body. It measures 23.3 mm in length, 19.1 mm wide and 17.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.9 g. The possible pin head is a mid…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-085DB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1603 to AD 1604. Minted at the Tower (London). Mintmark Thistle. North, vol 2, p 144, no 2077. Diameter: 13.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0834B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver three-farthings of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1561. Minted at the Tower (London). Mintmark Pheon. North, vol 2, p 135, no 2002. Diameter: 12.8 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-077AB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1572 to AD 1573. Mintmark Ermine. Mint of London. North vol 2, p135, no 1998. Diameter: 19.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-06D324
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1610 to AD 1611. Mint of London. Bell initial mark. North, vol 2, p 146, no 2105/1. Diameter: 17.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-76C1BB
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy hand figurine, probably of Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). A right hand has been modelled, with the thumb outstretched and the fingers held together. There is a gap between the first and second fingers. The tops of all four fingers join together. On the palm side, the thumb muscles are pronounced, along with those beneath the fingers. No creases are visible. On the back of the hand, fingernails are missing. The hand extends down into a narrow wrist, which then expands to a wider circular base at the start of the arm. No marks are visible on the bas…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-74FE73
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period 1694 to AD 1699. Minted at London. Spink, 3497-3519. Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 1.2 mm Weight: 5.3 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-60CF02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1547), dating to the period AD 1509 to AD 1526. Minted at Tower (London). Mintmark: Portcullis. Coin displays a right angle bend running from 2 o'clock on the obverse to 6 o'clock. c.f. North, vol 2, p 109, no 1762. Diameter: 25.4 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5F8D3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1569. Mint of London. Mintmark: Coronet. North, vol 2, p. 134. no 1997. Diameter: 25.2 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5F4121
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1573. Mint of London. Mintmark: Acorn. North, vol 2, p 135, no 1998. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E3DC40
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The head is domed, with a curved rope work pattern on the surface. This design consists of three sets of 8 curved lines, extending out from the centre. The shank has a rectangular cross section, and the loop is missing. It measures 14.2 mm in length, with a head diameter of 11.6 mm. It weighs 4.1 g. The button is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E34905
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of four initials (WWEN), arranged around a central pellet (Powell type 2). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 25.2 mm and is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 6.0 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E30793
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy saddle pommel, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 95% of the pommel is present, with the attachments incomplete. The pommel has a cyclindrial shape, with a rounded top. The front has been decorated with incised lines, two running from top to bottom, and two diagonally either side. Three holes would have originally been present at the base, but are now incomplete. The back is plain and undecorated. The saddle pommel is hollow. The pommel measures 51.2 mm in height, 34.4 mm wide and 29.2 mm thick. Originally it would h…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E2253E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1690 (March) at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink, p168, no 6579. Diameter: 31.8 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 8.4 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E1F2E3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical. It has a diameter of 9.3 mm and weighs 4.6 grams. It is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E1DE02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design is a four petalled flower (Powell type 1). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 21.6 mm and is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E1406B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design has a grid design with four uprights and eight horizontals (Powell type 7). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 25.7 mm and is 3.5 mm. It weighs 12.7 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E12C55
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical. It has a diameter of 15.3 mm and weighs 20.4 grams. It is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E0E5B6
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.3 mm external diameter, 17.8 mm internal diameter and 2.9 mm thick. The ring is 3.5 mm wide. It weighs 4.0 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E0D678
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.9 mm external diameter, 18.1 mm internal diameter and 3.3 mm thick. The ring is 4.6 mm wide. It weighs 6.1 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E0C558
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.3 mm external diameter, 18.7 mm internal diameter and 3.5 mm thick. The ring is 4.4 mm wide. It weighs 3.9 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar ri…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E08496
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1591/2 to AD 1594. Minted at the Tower (London). Tun initial mark. c.f. North, vol 2, p 137, no 2014. Diameter: 15.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DF9406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1636 to AD 1638. Minted at the Tower (London). Tun initial and reverse mark. cf. North vol 2, p 159, Group D. no. 2225. Diameter: 27.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DEB193
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, probable pin head, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The pin head is spherical, with two wide bands as decoration, creating a cross pattern at the top. The remains of the shank are present at the base of the pin head. It has a diameter of 14.4 mm and a length of 15.4 mm. It weighs 15.7 g. The probable pin head is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Due to the integral cast decoration, this artefact is more likely to be a pin head or a button, as opposed to a musket ball, however the latter identification has not bee…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DE8CF8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.6 mm. The hoop is 4.8 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The finger ring is a mid dark brown, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CED31E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered halfgroat of the Commonwealth period (AD 1649 to AD 1660), dating to the period AD 1649 to AD 1660. GOD WITH VS reverse type depicting conjoined shields of St George and Ireland, with mark II above. No legend present on coin. North type 2728. Diameter: 16.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4FED16
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design has been quartered, with three raised lines in each quarter, creating a basketweave type appearance (Powell type 12). The token has a diameter of 16.7 mm and is 2.2 mm. It weighs 3.3 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4FD45D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse has a long cross design with inward pointing triangles in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse has a circular groove. A small square hole is present in the centre of the token. The token has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 7.0 mm. It weighs 14.6 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina. As this example is relatively thick for a token, there is a possibilty that this example may …
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4FB01C
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook) of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). Around 75% of the dress hook is present, with the hook and loop now incomplete. The dress hook has a circular flat plate with moulded decoration. The decoration is unclear but is likely to be a classical style human face mask within a beaded border. The reverse is concave. The dress hook measures 25.1 mm in length, 12.1 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The dress hook is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. A similar example. although with an openwork plate…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7F6B01
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is sub rectangular, with sub circular knops on each corner. A ridge is present running vertically down the centre of the mount, extending to a triangular knop. The front of the mount exhibits punched decoration. The decoration is a mixture of semi circles and annulets. To either side of the central ridge, the semi circles have been used to create a floral design with a central circle with four petals, one positioned at each cardinal point. Rows of annulets run down the centre of each peta…
Created on: Monday 19th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
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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-FE7F7D
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver twisted bodkin of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). Around 25% of the bodkin or toilet article is present, consisting of part of the shaft and an incomplete eye. The eye would have been sub square in shape, with a rounded terminal. Below the eye, the shaft has a rectangular cross section. The shaft has been twisted with an 'S' twist and extended down to a square cross section. It measures 39.9 mm in length, 3.8 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6D5C84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1576. Minted at the Tower (London). Mint mark: Eglantine. c.f. North vol 2, p. 135, no 1998. Diameter: 19.0 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-6D3C17
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower (London). Coin has been clipped. c.f. North, vol 2, p 160, no2231-2232. Diameter: 29.0 mm Thickness:1.1 mm Weight: 5.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-6C3E81
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy star spur rowel, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1660). Around 3/5th of the rowel is present, consisting of 3 out of the original 5 points. The rowel is flat on both faces, with bevelled edges. It would have originally had five evenly spaced fleur-de-lis points forming a star shape. Both faces have similar moulded decoration on the points which extends to the centre of the object. The decoration is in the form of small parallel transverse grooves. At the centre there is a circular hole to accommodate a bar. It measures 25.3 mm in length…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-580722
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed 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. A sub circular loop is present on the rear. The front has been die stamped with a crown. Two hearts are below. Similar examples can be found from Shropshire (2015 T582; WMID-479F23), Warwickshire (2014 T743; WMID-7848F8), Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgeshire (2014 T284; BUC-0D17F4). This design is belie…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopwas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C152B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to period AD 1583 to AD 1603. Minted at the Tower (London). Initial mark unclear. North, vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 15.3 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-C11FC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1560 to AD 1561. Minted at the Tower (London). Initial Mark: Marlet. Coin has been pierced at 1 o'clock on the obverse (12 o'clock on the reverse). North, vol 2, p133, no 1988. Diameter: 14.5 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-AE68E7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete spherical lead alloy balls, probably musket balls or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). All three are spherical. Two exhibit a casting ridge around their centre and the remains of the casting sprue. They were all found as a group. Two are a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. One is an off white colour. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. From left to right in the picture, the musket balls have the following diameters and weights:…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-AE4263
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 15.6 mm and weighs 20.8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1A0A9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Anne (AD 1702 to AD 1714), dating to the period AD 1702 to AD 1714. Minted in Edinburgh. Spink, 2007, p 369, no 3620-2. Coin has been bent, probably for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-070BBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Charles II (AD 1660 to AD 1685), dating to the period AD 1675. Mint of London. c.f. Spink 2007, p 324, no 3386. Diameter: 17.0 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-06D00E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy sub annular buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1650 to AD 1720). Only the buckle frame is present. The chape and pin are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is sub annular in plan with bevelled edges. Iron corrosion products are present around the central bar, indicating that the pin may have been made from iron. The frame exhibits moulded decoration, consisting of raised oblique grooves covering half of the frame. The buckle frame measures 29.5 mm in length, 27.5 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 grams. The buckle fram…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-8A88A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1628 to AD 1629. Minted at the Tower, under Charles I. c.f. North vol 2, p 160, no 2229. Group E. Diameter: 30.6 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 5.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-71F712
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The strap fitting consists of two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook retains a separate sub circular ring (11.3 mm diameter) with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis. T…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-08DDF9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete copper alloy strap fittings / belt hangers, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Both strap fittings are of the same type, consisting of two separate elements: a sub circular pendent ring, and a sub triangular mount. In plan the mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an inward facing chevron shape at one end and a narrowed rectangular backward looping closed hook at the other. The hook retains a separate sub circular ring, with the slight remains of casting sprue on one side. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its cen…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-08AFE0
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (latten) spoon, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1550 to AD 1650). Around 25% of the spoon is present, consisting only of the finial. The bowl and handle are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The knop is of the seal top type with a flat top 12.5 mm in diameter, it is worn with no evidence of pricked initials. Below the top is a baluster decoration, made up of: a constriction, then a fluted oval ball (9.8 mm thick, by 7.0 mm long) then a further constriction, a narrow collar, another constriction and then a second collar, before narrowing into the flatten…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-0889D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rose farthing of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649). Mint: London. North p165 (no 2287-2293). Diameter: 12.0 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-087344
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medallion, of 19th Century AD dating. The medallion was originally oval. It exhibits raised decoration in the bust of Maurice, prince of Orange (1567-1625). The complete legend is MAVRITIVS PRINC COM NASS ET MV MAR VE FL EQ OR PERISCELIDIS 1615. It is usually found with a reverse, as published in Hawkins, Medallic Illustrations, I, p. 205, no. 39. For the British Museum example, see http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=952729&partId=1&searchText=maurice+prince+of+orange&page=1. The remains o…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-074F9E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead suspension strap fitting of late medieval or early post-medieval date (late 15th to 16th centuries AD). The artefact consists of a forward-facing sub-circular hook, with a lozenge-shaped cross-section, beneath an elongated rectangular suspension loop. The external edges of the hook have been decorated with a series of diagonal ridges. It has been bent slightly out of shape. The suspension fitting measures 44.1 mm in length, 23.7 mm wide and 10.6 mm thick. It weighs 31.0g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark grey with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused …
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F6FCAD
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 33.0 mm external diameter, 23.2 mm internal diameter and 3.7 mm thick. The ring is 4.8 mm wide. It weighs 8.8 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-945A6B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ix Post Medieval to Modern silver incomplete annular brooch, dating to 19th - 20th centuries. The brooch is circular in plan with a covex front face and flat reverse. The front face is decrated with an integrally cast repeating scroll and foliate design. The reverse face has the remains of an integrally cast catchplate and the base of the now missing pin mechanism. The brooch has a light silver to dark grey coloured patina. The brooch measures 14.66 mm in diameter, 5.12 mm in thickness and weighs 2.2 grams. The brooch was identified by Mafalda Raposo and deemed to be less than…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-943344
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Straightened silver finger-ring, very damaged. Between engraved parallel lines on the edge of the hoop is the inscription in Roman capitals LIV+IN+ [blank with what looks like an I with a cross bar on the middle left] OPE. Other side [formerly the inside of the hoop] left plain. Dimensions: Width: 0.4 cm Length: 5.6 cm Discussion : It would seem that the inscription read LIVE IN HOPE before it was damaged. This is a common inscription on posy rings. Similar examples can be found on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, : DEV-F43347 for a gold ring from Dev…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horncastle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-937C13
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small purse loss of Henry VIII coins. Finder 1 had five complete coins and eleven fragments. Finder 2 had three complete coins and two incomplete coins, plus one fragment. Finder 3 had two complete coins plus two fragments. Report from : Dr Barrie J. Cook, Curator of Medieval and Early Modern Coinage. Department of Coins and Medals. British Museum 1 February 2016 I have examined a group of coins reported found at Rugeley, Staffordshire in several batches. Many of the coins are fragmentary. Twenty-one have been more or less positively identified and listed in the c…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9374A9
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver locket pendant, of Post medieval dating (17th century AD). The pendant is oval in plan and rectangular in section, made of three components, two sheets of silver cut in an oval shape, soldered onto the lengths of a rectangular sheet of silver that acts as the siding of the pendant. A ridge is present in the middle of the rectangular sheet. A slot is present at the top of the pendant, this originally contained a suspension loop. Oriented with the slot for the suspension loop at the top, both faces are oriented at 12 o'clock (vertically). Both faces have a bor…
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-980A96
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete composite copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Centuries AD). Around 50% of the dress hook is present, consisting of the die-stamped front plate. The wire hook and loop are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The plate comprises a trefoil of hollow domed bosses. Each boss has six stamped pellets. At the centre of the bosses, is a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet, which would have secured a further sheet metal rove. The front plate has an engrailed edge to match the central rove. The reverse is concave and undecorated. …
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-842CE7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable hooked openwork strap fitting, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1550 to c. AD 1650). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present, with the top incomplete and the lower hooked fitting missing. The strap fitting consists of a trefoil plate with circular and lozenge shapped apertures. The front edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat and undecorated. A rivet hole retain separate iron rivets. The strap fitting measures 28.2 mm in length, 14.0 mm wide and 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-83135C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT reverse type depicting a garnished shield. Mint of London. North vol 2, p 161, no 2250. Coin has been folded in half, obverse outwards, and one half is now missing. Diameter: 16.1 mm Width: 9.7 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8124B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop sub-rectangular buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The buckle frame is present, the pin is missing. The buckle has concave sides with a rounded front and a single lobed knob in the centre of the outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. There is no other decoration on the buckle. The buckle measures 39.7 mm in length, 33.4 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 11.3 g. The buckle is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resu…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-80BC61
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes. The spindle, pin and chape are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle frame measures 32.2 mm in length, 20.8 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The buckle frame is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Iron corrosion is present around the spindle, indicatin…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-571CB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver eightpenny groat of James VI of Scotland, prior to accession to the English Throne, between AD 1583 and AD 1603. Minted in Edinburgh. Spink, 2003, p 76, no 5513. Diameter: 18.2 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-07EF87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1602, issued during the last coinage between AD 1583 to AD 1603. Minted in the Tower (London). Mintmark 2. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 16.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-07C4E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver probable threehalfpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1561 to AD 1582, issued during the second coinage issue between AD 1561 to AD 1582. Mint Tower (London). Mintmark unclear. North vol 2, p 135, no 2000. Diameter: 14.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-079431
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is irregular in shape, with a concave reverse. The mount is symmetrical. The terminals are debased fleur de lys or lis, with a circular perforation (hole) present at the base. This has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. Between both terminals is a vertical oval, with grooved sides. No other decoration is present. The reverse is concave. The mount measures 25.0 mm in length, 10.0 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with …
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-06FBAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut quarter, probably from a penny, probably issued by Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), but it could date from AD 1547 to AD 1603, due to the style of the shield. Length: 8.1 mm Width: 8.1 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C71AD4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1575 - c. AD 1700). Only the frame is present, the pin and buckle plate are missing. The buckle is asymmetrical in shape. The remnants of six lobed knops (worn) are present on the ouside edge of the rectangular loop. Two lobed semi circular knops are present at symmetrical points on the outer edge of the sub circular loop. A lobed rectangular knop is present at either end of the strap bar. The upper edges of the buckle frame are bevelled. The reverse is flat. The buckle measu…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C36C1B
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (single sharp hooked eye), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 50% of the dress hook is present, with the hook and part of the trefoil openwork design incomplete. The hooked eye is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. It is of an openwork design, with a large sub rectangular eye section. The openwork plate consists of a hatched Hungerford knot in a trefoil shape, with two undecorated pellets at the junction between the eye and the plate. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 16.0 mm in length, 16.9 mm wi…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C342D0
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single sharp hooked clasp (dress hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 95% of the hooked clasp is present, with just the hook incomplete. The hooked clasp consists of a sub rectangular attachment loop, a circular openwork central plate, with a solid centre, and sever circular holes arranged evenly around it, and a single sharp hook (now incomplete). The back is undecorated. It measures 24.4 mm in length, 17.1 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.3 grams. The hooked clasp is a mid green to brown colour, with an even su…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C2FE79
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / sword belt fitting of Early Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The strap fitting consists of a circular hollow-domed plate with, at one end a projecting collared debased trefoil attachment knop, and the other end is a close butted blunt hook, with a double rounded collar at the junction with the plate. A thin copper alloy sheet is present on the reverse, secured in place by a circular sectioned rivet. The strap fitting measures 37.3 mm in length, 15.8 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. The strap fitting is a mid green to…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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