Record ID: WAW-BD4E23
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper early Post Medieval double looped oval shaped buckle. The remaining single loop of the buckle is undecorated, but the outer edge is obliquely angled and the apex is expanded in width forming a point on the exterior. The reverse is undecorated and is flat. The strap bar is slightly narrowed, and is sub-trapezoidal in section. Where the second loop is broken off and missing, the breaks are not recent. The pin is an elongated triangle which is curled around the strap bar. The buckle frame has traces of a dark green patina. The buckle measures 28.65mm long and 20.43mm wide a…
Created on: Monday 14th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
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Record ID: WAW-C9EDA1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1550-1700) sword belt fitting: A copper alloy hooked mount which comprises of a sub-triangular plate with moulded curvilinear edges. In profile the plate is a wide 'V' shape. The plate has a small attachment hole in a rounded projection at the top and another lower down on the longitudinal axis (in the inverted V shape). There is a larger, oval hole in the top of the plate. The plate is decorated with raised lettering comprising three smaller letters (IHS -a Christogram orabbreviation of the name of Christ ) below an inverted V shaped device. A protrudes from the upper,…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CA01A5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (17th to 18th centuries) strap fitting (mount): A copper alloy strap fitting, decorative mount which in plan is a drop shape with a large oval knop at the base and a smaller knop at the tip. It is undecorated on the upper surface. The reverse is also undecorated and has traces of two integral spikes which are circular in section. They are positioned one on each droplet/knop join. The surface of the mount is a mottled mid green colour. It measures 39.21mm long, 20.19mm wide and 5.02mm thick, weighing 6.2g. Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post …
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WAW-CA2147
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (mid 16th to mid 17th century) buckle: A copper alloy double looped oval framed buckle. In plan, the buckle is a sub-oval, with only one complete loop remaining, the second loop is only fragmentary. The breaks of the second loop are recent. The remaining loop is decorated on the upper face of the loops with possibly stamped crescents, but this is not clear due to corrosion. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The strap bar is narrowed, and is semi-circular in section. The pin is an elongated triangle which is curled around the strap bar. The surface is abraded and has t…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WAW-EF0824
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval (17th century) dress hook: The dress hook is made from copper alloy. This dress hook is composed of three integral portions, a loop, the decorative body and the hook. The loop frame is incomplete and folded over the outer face of the body. The loop is sited at the upper edge of the decorative body. In plan the body is rectangular and the edge is moulded with a beaded border. The outer face is decorated with a central circular hole in the centre with four perforations in each corner. The reverse of the body is undecorated except for the areas of openwork. Protruding fro…
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: WAW-EFCA91
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval (17th century) dress hook: The dress hook is made from copper alloy. This dress hook is composed of three integral portions, a loop, the decorative body and the hook. The loop frame is rectangular in plan and is attached to a sub triangular shaped body. The loop is sited at the upper edge of the body. There are three rows of circular perforations as decoration. Protruding from the lower edge of the body is a hook which is integral to the body. The tip is curved backwards to form a 'j' shape in profile. It measures 37.01mm long, 13.48mm wide, 1.50mm thick, and weighs 1.…
Created on: Monday 16th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 8th December 2014
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Record ID: HESH-F46B66
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object, or possible cast lead mount of probable late Post Medieval to Modern date circa (1750-1900)The object is broadly sub oval in plan and profile. The object depicts a lion with protruding brow, nose and whiskers and a flowing mane andinset eyes. The object has been mis-cast. It has an uneven cream to mid green patina. The object weighs 60.4 grams and is 45.4 mm in length, 35.9 in width, and 8.8 mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: HESH-2F1D02
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead or lead alloy inkwell of probable post medieval date (1600-1800). The inkwell is broadly sub-circular in both plan. In the centre of the upper part of the inkwell a circular funnel projects that has a sub circular pierced hole which would have acted as a mouth through which the ink could be accessed and toped up. The neck of the inkwell is conical in shape and tapers to form a globular vessel that would have held the ink. The edges of the inkwell are rounded and the base is relatively flat. The outer edges of the inkwell contain multiple scratches and some appear to represen…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
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Record ID: HESH-30D9DE
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy (possibly brass) "bee-hive" or "heavy duty" thimble of later medieval date (1400-1550). The thimble is complete. The thimble is broadly D shaped in plan with a domed top. The base of the rim has a band around the circumference approximately 4 mm thick with a visible seam. The thimble has been bent and distorted most probably in the plough soil, however it is likely that the sides originally tapered to the domed top. The sides have a series of indentations around them that are broadly sub-circular in shape and are uniform in size. These are arranged in horizontal circ…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-1585DE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped sub-oval buckle of probable Post-Medieval date circaAD 1550-1650. The buckle is incomplete due to a missing pin. The frame has lobed knops located at either end of the strap bar. It is possible that there was a moulded design on the knops which is now difficult to interpret. Each elongated oval loop is similar in size and shape. The strap bar is narrowed. The outer edges of the loop contain moulded pins rests. The reverse is undecorated. The frame has an uneven light to mid green patina and it is possible that the buckle was once tinned or silvere…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-16E702
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Post-Medieval date circa AD 1660-1720. The buckle is a sub-annular shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. Only the D-sectioned frame remains which is undecorated, the spindle is missing. The frame has an uneven mid to dark green patina and it is possible that the buckle was once tinned. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead, (1996 p.97) no.600 and is dated to circaAD 1660 - 1720. There are also parallels on the PAS database, discovered at Saxton with Scarthingwell, North Yorkshire (YORYM-8F0895) and Cotton Edmunds,…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1756C2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy small double-looped sub-annular buckle. The frame is oval, in plan, with a narrowed central pin bar which is flush with the frame. The buckle is incomplete as the pin is missing. The upper face of the buckle is slightly curved with the reverse side being flat. The buckle is undecorated on both faces. The original surface has mostly corroded to a light brown to light green colour. Similar buckle frames are illustrated by Whitehead (1996) on page 48, No.279, which is dated from c.1650-1720. Whitehead suggests that these buckles were used as shoe buckl…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-17CF09
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy 'S'-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, possibly from the mid-16th century or of a modern date circa (AD 1550 - to present day). The two terminals are in the form of a snakes head and tail. The tail is turned back to form a loop that holds a separate circular ring whilst the head is open forming the hook. Both faces are decorated with a design representing the snake's scales. The design consists of a moulded decoration in the form of triangular raised knops that are smaller at the head and tail and are larger on the body. The fitti…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-18749F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete openwork Post-Medieval strap-fitting (belt mount) circa AD 1600 - 1700. The strap fitting has a double-perforated trefoil terminal at one end. At the other end is a triple knop. Across its pointed-oval openwork body is a chevron-shaped bar. On the reverse are two circular knops located at opposite ends of the fitting along the length. This object has a mid-green to dark green patina. Examples can be found on the database that have been discovered in Wymondham, Norfolk (NMS-4079E4) and Ston Easton, Somerset (SOM-8647E7). These parallel examples indicate a 17th-century date f…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-193663
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy shot / ball for use in a Carbine of post medieval date circa (AD1600-1800). The shot is spherical with an uneven surface suggesting that it has been fired. There are a number of scars visible, one of which may be the sprue scar. The casting seam is not visible. The shot is a cream to light brown colour. Similar shots have been dated to the later Post Medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. The diameter of the shot is 15.4mm and the weight is 19.25 grams.…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-197DF3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy shot / balls, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800AD). The two larger shots are probably from a carbine and the smallest from a pistol. All of the shots are sub spherical in shape and some show evidence of casting seams from the moulds. The two largest probable carbine balls have a rough surface so have probably been fired. The pistol shot is smooth so may not have been fired. The colour of the balls varies from light to dark grey colour to a mid brown colour. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range sho…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2AD96C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy rectangular buckle with integral central bar dating from circa (AD 1600-1700). The buckle is sub-rectangular in plan with double rectangular loops of equal size. At the four corners of the buckle are pointed knops with a trefoil knop at the outer edge of each loop and pointed knops at either end of the strap bar. The pin is intact and moves freely on a narrowed central pin bar. The buckle has decorative openwork in the form of four hearts that are located in the centre of the four sides of the buckle. Either side of the heart is a sub circular…
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-2C58AD
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped sub-oval buckle of probable Post-Medieval date circa AD1550-1650. The buckle is incomplete due to a missing pin. The frame has rounded knops on the outer edge of each loop. Each loop is similar in size and shape. The narrowed bar has a small knop at each end. Both faces are undecorated. All surfaces are covered in a black lacquer. The buckle has been bent and distorted in the plough soil. Similar buckles can be found illustrated in Whitehead (2003), pp 62-63, Nos. 366 - 377. There are also parallels on thePAS database, discovered in the Ne…
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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Record ID: HESH-2CB958
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-medieval copper-alloy book clasp, dating from circaAD 1550-1600AD. This clasp is sub-rectangular in plan and is formed of two cut sheet copper-alloy plates riveted together. The front plate is roughly rectangular in shape with a flared stepped end that has three pierced circular holes arranged in a line. The holes are approximately 2.4mm in diameter. The back plate is shorter, however it is the same width and has a smaller flared end with two rivet holes, one contains a copper-alloy rivet and the other rivet is still attached to the rear of the front plate. The…
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
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Record ID: HESH-65EB9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Henry VIII (AD1509-1547) dating to AD 1526-9. Second coinage. Initial mark possible rose. Mint of London. North (1991:p.111) possible no. 1797.
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
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