Record ID: HESH-D818D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete d-shaped finger-ring of the mourning/memorial/memento-mori type. The exterior of the ring is heavily worked with deeply incised decoration. A skull is the central motif, to its right a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, an oval-shaped flower with lozenges at its centre, a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, a further flower, and a final reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, before returning to the skull. There are traces of black enamel surviving in the incised decoration. The interior of the ring is inscribed in Italic script with the following Latin text: Comes de Coven ob 27 O…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E5F18C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete silver whistle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object is formed of sheet metal and is cast as one piece into a broadly cylindrical shape with a tapered end to form a D-shaped mouth piece. The other end is rounded. Towards the centre of the tub is a cut D-shaped sound hole and in the centre of the underside is a loop with a single chain link threaded through. The whistle is well decorated. The rounded end cap is decorated with raised pellets in the form of a sexfoil with pellet in the centre. The back end is decorated with a band …
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5E6092
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver vervel dating to the Post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1720). The object is circular in shape with a round hole in the centre for attachment to a hunting bird`s leg. The name of the owner is inscribed in one of the flat faces (Sr, Rob Throckmorton of *).  This is likely to be Sir Robert Throckmorton 1st Baronet (1599-1650) or possibly Sir Robert Throckmorton 3Rd Baronet (1662-1720). The opposing face is blank apart from a small amount of dark grey patina and some light scratches. This form of vervel is classified as Type A (Lewis and Richardson 2017). A number of…
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tern Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-05E163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (AD 1553-54) struck at the tower mint, London North 1960
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F0F027
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649), group E, anchor initial mark dating from AD 1628-9 struck at the Tower mint, London. North: 2229
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-DEB916
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain object of uncertain date - most probably made in the medieval or post medieval period (1200-1800). In form the artefact is similar to a thimble being a domed sheet of lead which has subsequently been crushed in the soil. The artefact is crudely decorated with a series of opposing triangular cut out shapes positioned irregular around the lower edge. The lower edge / base is decorated with incised / filed irregular sized dog-tooth pattern. At the top of the dome is the remains of an iron rivet. The artefact is a mid grey colour with a deep incised scar on the upper edge. No…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DC6E37
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large two faced lead token of probable later medieval or post medieval date (AD1200-1800). The token (or possibly a weight) is incomplete having lost a portion from movement within the ploughsoil. The token was originally circular in plan and has been cast within a two part mould. The upper face is decorated with a daisy wheel / flower formed of six oval shaped loops positioned evenly around a raised circular central boss. The daisy is enclosed within a double circular border, The reverse face is flat and poorly preserved - a single cast initial W is present. The token has a mid yel…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B5C14D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with an abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. All surfaces have a distinct filed surface. There is no evidence of an iron twanger, but there is a rectangular recess where it would have sat. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B58E6A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular guinea coin weight dating from the Post Medieval period, being used after 1773 until about 1800. The obverse is heavily eroded and the surface design is lost - originally it would have contained the weight of a full guinea being 5 penny weights and 6 grains or 5 penny weights and 8 grains. The reverse is inscribed GUINEAS / COINED / BEFORE / 1772 over four lines arranged vertically. The weight has a diameter of 20.4mm, and is 4.2mm thick. It has a mass of 6.40 grams. Information below taken from record: SWYOR-80FFA8 Around this time (17…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B48D7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver groat of Phillip and Mary (AD1554-8), initial mark: lis; struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1973
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B44F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark: eglantine (AD 1574-8), date above the shield on reverse that is heavily worn. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1998
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B386C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625) Second Bust - initial mark: Thistle, date above the shield on reverse - 1603. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 2075
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8F23EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the mint in London. Initial Mark: Portcullis. Date 1566 above shield. North: 1997
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8BD8EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the mint in London. Initial Mark: lost. Date 1573 above shield. North: 1998
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8BB41E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) third issue 1583-1603 North: 1999
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7A2704
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver sixpence of James I (1603-25) - first coinage (1603-4)
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-65EA72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of James I (1603-1625) Initial Mark (probably): Thistle (or Lis) struck 1603-4 North 2072/3
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6596D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half penny of Elizabeth I - Initial Mark - O ' cypher struck in 1600 North 2018
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-64D2DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly preserved penny of half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the mint in London. The coin has been pierced and has also cracked due to movement in the ploughsoil
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-90A9C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-49) struck at the tower mint. The initial mark on both the obverse and reverse faces is lost and dating is based solely on the form of the shield on the reverse to the period 1630-45. An irregular tare / split is present
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyonshall', grid reference and parish protected.