Record ID: HESH-95722B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver half groat of James I (AD 1603-1625) dating to AD 1613. Second Coinage. Initial Mark: Trefoil. Mint of London. The coin has been clipped. North (1991) vol 2. no 2105/1.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
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Record ID: HESH-5DAF86
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment, possibly from a spur dating to the Post-Medieval period circa AD 1650-1900. The object has a D-shaped cross section with the underside being flat. The object has been cast to resemble two pieces of copper alloy wire that have been twisted together. The twisted form is visible on the upper face and the underside is flat. One terminal is broken and the opposing terminal comprises two circular loops that form a figure of eight terminal that have been damaged in the middle section. The spur has a mid-green to purple coloured uneven patina. Similar spurs can be fou…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-5CDDA9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy double-looped strap fitting of probable Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1500-1800. The fitting comprises a central rectangular bar with three circular iron rivets, the central rivet hole is larger than the two either side of it. The rivets can be seen from the opposing face. Attached either side of this rectangular bar is an expanded circular loop. The loops have a flat outer edge that extends beyond the width of the loop. The fitting has been bent and distorted, presumably in the plough soil. This strap fitting measures 45.72mm in length, 16.35mm i…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-5C9591
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver hammered coin; both obverse and reverse surfaces are very worn. The reverse appears to show part of an Irish harp dating the coin to the earliest date of the reign of James I (1603-1625) to Charles I (1625-1649). The edges have been clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-07900F
Object type: DRINKING VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval ceramic vessel, probably a drinking cup dating to the 17th to 18th centuries. The vessel is a made from a brown glazed earthenware. The external surfaces are covered in a glossy brown glaze with the exception of the base. The base has been damaged along with the upper part of the vessel and the handles. On the outer face of the vessel are the remains of the attachments for three handles suggesting that this is a tyg (a multi-handled mug) or drinking cup. The vessel would have been made on a wheel. The vessel measures Height: 61.87 mm, Thickness: 8.64 m…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-06CDA9
Object type: BRICK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval handmade brick, probably dating to 16th - 17th centuries or possibly later. The brick is made from an orange coloured clay. There are some visible irregular shaped grit inclusions. The remains of the mortar are visible on three of the longer outer edges and on both smaller outer ends of the brick. These outer ends are shaped and have a rounded convex point protruding from the middle. The clay is cracked on all sides. Dimensions: length: 248.51mm; width: 72.71mm; thickness: 53.82mm; weight: 1509 g. In Imperial: length: 9 1/2 inches; width: 2.2 inches; thickness: 2…
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-EF9D74
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white metal buckle of post-medieval date circa (AD 1660 to1720). The buckle is a two-piece trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The pin rests are moulded and flanked by scrolled knops on the outer edge of each loop. The sides are bifid with scrolled knops around the spindle holes. The spindle and pin are intact. The pin is made from a copper alloy. Due to the corrosion present it is likely that the spindle is iron. The buckle frame is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, p.…
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EF0916
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount, of probable Post-Medieval date circa (AD 1500 toAD 1800). It is likely to have served as a decorative mount or strap fitting. The mount is rectangular in plan with a decorated front face that has a raised triangular shaped decoration in the centre. Only one corner edge remains with all other edges now missing. One rivet hole is located at one corner of the mount and in the opposing corner there are the remains of another rivet hole. There were possibly two further rivet holes in the other two opposing corners, but due to damage these corners are missi…
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EDB7E8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of Post Medieval date, circaAD 1500-1650. The object is in the form of a flower, which is a flat disc-shape. The front face is decorated with a central raised circular pellet surrounded by an inner concentric circle of smaller circular pellets. This is followed by an outer concentric circle comprising larger petal shaped pellets. Below the head extends a curved stalk, from the base of which on the right side is a single oval shaped leaf which curves to form an 'S' shape. The petal on the left side has been damaged and is only…
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B03DEC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case:2015 T592:Specialist Report Gold finger ring from the Holdgate area - Shropshire Date: Post Medieval (AD1500-1700) Date of discovery:18th August 2015 Circumstances of discovery:Found whilst metal detecting Description: The finger ring is complete but has been squashed by movement in the ploughsoil so that it is an oval shape in plan and has a flattened D shaped cross section. The exterior surface is plain and undecorated. However, the interior bears the following inscription in capitals: REMEMBER ME AS I LOVE THE,. The letters have small serif shaped te…
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CEDA0C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver Sixpence of Elizabeth I of England (AD 1558-1603) Mint of London (Tower). Third issue: 1582-1602. Initial mark: A. (North no. 2015).
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
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Record ID: HESH-3F1F45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of James I (AD 1603-1625) Second Coinage dating to (AD 1604-1619) The coin has been pierced from the obverse at 10 o'clock through to the reverse at 2 o'clock. North no. 2106/1.
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-3E4171
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval silver sixpence of James I (AD 1603-1625) Second or third coinage dating to (AD 1604-1625) Initial Mark is too worn to identify and the coin is partially missing therefore the identification of the bust type cannot be made. The coin is pierced from the reverse to the obverse at 4 o'clock on the obverse to 7 o'clock on the reverse. North (1991:p.146-148) nos 2102,2103,2126.
Created on: Friday 19th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-2E8CA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver Scottish twenty pence of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) third coinage dating to (Ad 1637-1642) B under thistle on reverse. Seaby no. 5581.
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-2DFEC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval penny of Elizabeth I of England (AD 1558-1603) dating to (AD 1560-1). Initial Mark: Martlet. Mint of London. (N 1988).
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-5905F6
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy probable livery badge dating to the 16th or 17th centuries; the badge is in the form of a talbot, a breed of large hunting dog. The talbot is depicted walking, facing left with its tongue protruding from its open mouth. The front foot of the talbot is complete and the other three legs and feet are missing. A break on the upper body of the of the dog suggests there was once a looped / curled tail that is now also missing. The body of the dog shows clear cast curved ribs as well as incised lines around the neck - possibly forming a collar or depicting hair. The rever…
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-FA85BA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment of a handle from a copper alloy vessel, probably a skillet or posnet of later medieval or early post medieval date (1350-1700). The fragment is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with two opposing edges that are broken, one of these edges would have originally formed a tapered handle. The other two opposing edges are curved and rounded. The handle is 'D' shaped in cross section and in profile. The upper face is decorated with a dot and circle motif. Butler, Green, and Payne (2009:p.5 item (c) suggest that the dot and circle are the most common motif to be fou…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-FA4B0C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy French jetton dating to (AD 1497-1521). Probable Shield of France modern bearing three lis. Reverse type: simple cross patty with 'V' in each angle. Obverse and reverse with fictitious legend. Due to corrosion on the jetton this identification is believed to be most fitting. These jettons were struck under the period of Louis XII (AD 1497 - 1515) and the early years of Francis (AD 1515-1547). Reference: Mitchiner (1988) 717
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-F92162
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy weight dating to circa (AD 1625 - 1649). The weight is circular in plan. The upper surface has a lipped rim and two fine low-relief concentric rings in the centre. Within the concentric rings is a centrally placed circular incision. At the centre of the front face of the weight there is a circular indentation which is where the maker would have shaved the weight to make it the correct weight. At the 6 o'clock position there is the Founders Company mark of a ewer which was stamped on approved weights. At the 11 o'clock position there is the royal ciphe…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2017
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Record ID: HESH-F6D40A
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage comprising 31 metal objects probably dating to the 17th - 18th Centuries. The assemblage includes: Three staples Eighteen iron nails Two pieces of carbonised material believed to be coke Eight pieces of metalwork tools including: 2 x knife blade fragment, 1 x iron hammer head, 1 x curved knife, 1 x handle for an iron implement, 1 x pointing trowel and 2 x iron pot sherds. The carbonised material is a small sample of a much larger assemblage that has been viewed by the finder on this site. There has been no evidence of pottery on the site or other diagnosti…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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