Record ID: HESH-0A5CBA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting, belt slide, of probable early Roman date (50 - 200AD). The strap fitting is broadly rectangular in plan but has been heavily eroded in the ploughsoil. It comprises a rectangular front plate decorated with four vertical ribs each with a single incised line on its apex. The reverse face has a staple like hasp projecting from two rectangular studs positioned on the upper and lower edges. The strap bar is staple light and the mi-point of the horizontal is crushed against the rear of the plate. The strap fitting is a mid green colour with a worn but polishe…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
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Record ID: HESH-DD6C6C
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dome / globular headed pin of probable later Roman date (150-450AD). The pin is incomplete; all that remains is the head and a section of the shaft. The head of the pin is domed being broadly globular in shape (diameter 18.0mm); there is no evidence of incised decoration on the pin head although it is heavily abraded. The base of the head tapers into an oval sectioned shaft which tapers to a broken blunted point. The shaft measures 1.9mm in diameter and is 13.1mm long. There is no collar at the junction between the head and shaft of pin; however the upp…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CA0895
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded copper alloy (brass?) Dupondius or As of Roman date - most probably of 1st or second century date (AD 50-200). Th eemperor cannot be identified - although is likely to be earlier as the portrait is not bearded. The coin is very rectangular in shape.
Created on: Friday 7th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FA35F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Middle Severn Valley), cf. Mackreth 2011, 3. Plate 46, pg. 71. The wings are semi-cylindrical with perforated wing / end caps. The axis bar, and spring are present - the pin is lost; the spring is held by a copper alloy axis bar and is formed of eleven turns and attached by an external loop which passes through a rearward facing lug positioned at the mid-point. The profile of the brooch is curved / comma shaped. The bow head of the brooch is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: HESH-7A1424
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of later Roman (4th century date). The coin is relatively large but haveily corroding - possibly suggesting a date in the early period post Diocletian Reform but prior to the debasement of the currancy. The exact emperor cannot be identified
Created on: Friday 24th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-669EE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of cast copper alloy two-piece Wirral type bow brooch of Roman date (43-200AD). The brooch consists of an oval D shaped head from which a broken head loop projects. On the reverse of the head are two heavily abraded perforated lugs through which an iron axis bar (now lost) would have passed. The pin is lost. The bow of the brooch is broken above the mid point; it is relatively thick and robust; the bow is broadly D shaped in cross section with the flat part of the bow being the exterior edge and the curved part the interior. The brooch is decorated with a number…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-535957
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
Silver Republican Denarius, heavily worn, c. 140-115 BC, Roma and quadriga type. cf. RRC 227/1d passim for type. Obv: Laureate head right Control mark (Crescent) on cheek Rev: Jupiter in quadriga right (ex: too worn to identify further FLO suggests that exergue might contain: S.S(R?)[...], although this cannot be matched to potential parallels.
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-59A607
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Dupondius of Trajan (98-117 AD). Struck in Rome during COS II period 98-99 AD. Reverse: probably Abundantia seated left on chair formed from 2 cornucopiae holding sceptre Reece Period 5: Trajianic 96-117 RIC Vol 2 Page 272 ref: 385
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B3BB24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver republican denarius of Mark Antoni, heavily worn on reverse and Legion detail lost. Mint: moving with M Antonius. Crawford 544
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-994ED5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin style) brooch of Roman date (43-120AD). The wings are complete and semi-cylindrical with pierced end caps. The axis bar, and part of the spring and pin are lost. What remains of the spring consists of length of wire turned four times and attached to a rearward facing loop on the head of the brooch by an external chord. A sub-rectangular hollow is present on the reverse of the head of the brooch and does not extend into the wings. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross …
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-98F7B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 10.4mm. The whorl measures 30.1mm diameter, is 20.4mm thick. It weighs 46.39 grams The design on the upper and lower faces differs. The design on the upper consists of an irregular multi pointed star formed from op…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-98F1C0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.3mm. The whorl measures 16.9mm diameter, is 10.4mm thick. It weighs 8.28 grams The design on the upper and lower faces is similar. It consists of a series of diagonal ribs arranged on the same axis which form a r…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-98DF94
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 6.3mm. The whorl measures 25.1mm diameter, is 7.7mm thick. It weighs 29.32 grams The whorl is undecorated. It is a mid-light grey cream colour with an uneven broken patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very diffi…
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-11B066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Geta, struck Rome 200-202 AD. Reverse: Nobilitas RIC 13a
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D970F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin style) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical with perforated wing / end caps. The wing caps are complete and the copper alloy axis bar holds a hinged pin, now broken and lost. It is possible that there is a spring but this is covered by a semi-cylindrical cover, with a central cut notch to allow movement of the pin. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken edge above the catchplate. The brooch measures 22.3mm length,…
Created on: Friday 15th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1C6185
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of catchplate from an early Roman (Colchester or Colchester derivate) bow brooch. The fragment consists of the lower segment of the bow, specifically the catch plate and foot; it is broadly triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile. The foot of the brooch tapers from the broken edge to a rounded point at the foot. The catchplate has been cast and is formed from a rib; the very edge has been turned back forming a U shaped pin rest. The catchplate itself has been decorated with perforated motifs specifically sub-rectangular and irregular angular shaped …
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1C5574
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch dating from the period Roman c. 45 - 200AD. The bow of the brooch has an angular elegant profile and an angular crisp D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a broken edge below the central decorative mouldings. The brooch measures 42.4mm in length, 13.5mm width (across head), 10.2mm width (across bow) is 6.2mm thick (across bow), and weighs 10.34 grams. The head of the brooch is mostly complete and consists if a sub-oval shaped head plate from which the head of the brooch expands. The upper edge of the plate has a …
Created on: Wednesday 5th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-892B90
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with two pronounced faces. The upper is domed and the lower is relatively flat. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.4mm. The whorl measures 32.4mm diameter, is 9.1mm thick, and weighs 36.16 grams. Both faces of the spindle w…
Created on: Wednesday 29th October 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
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Record ID: HESH-BF9154
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 45 - 200AD. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a broken edge above the foot knop. The brooch measures 52.2mm in length, 14.3mm width (across head), 5.8mm width (across bow) is 6.3mm thick (across bow), and weighs 17.78 grams. The head of the brooch is complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. This bar is incomplete and only part of the circular…
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-635488
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy two-piece Wirral type (similar to the Wroxeter sub-type and head stud series) bow brooch of Roman date (43-200AD). The brooch consists of an oval D shaped head from which a broken head loop projects. On the reverse of the head are two perforated lugs through which an iron axis bar passes holding the remains of a hinged pin. The pin is sub-rectangular in cross section and is broken below the head lugs. The bow of the brooch is relatively short and angular; it is broadly D shaped in cross section with the flat part of the bow being the exterior edge and the curve…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2006
Last updated: Friday 5th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bronington', grid reference and parish protected.