Record ID: HESH-29BE0C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complex cast copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and date. The artefact comprises an openwork oval shaped cage surmounted by a bulbous knop which is pierced by a transverse oval shaped hole. The artefact is cast in a single piece and the openwork cage consists of four evenly spaced arms aligned vertically that enclose an oval shaped space c. 16.3mm diameter and 15.2mm high. Where the arms meet on the lower edge a flat oval shaped disc is formed - this is pierced by a rectangular hole (3.6mm x 2.4mm). On the upper edge a thickened sub rectangular domed knop or boss extends me…
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29599E
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three 'natural' stones which are recorded as they are part of a larger assemblage of material. 1. A large irregular sub oval shaped heavily water worn mudstone nodule with a series of irregular pits within the fabric. The exterior is weathered and originally (given its size and light weight) it was throught it may possibly be burnt daub or represent some form of ceramic building material. The artefact has been examined beneath a microscope and not form of fabric or inclusions can be identified - it is therefore suggested that this represent natural mudstone. There is no …
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BE87FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large broadly triangular piece of iron of uncertain function or date. The iron fragment is hammer worked and is broadly D shaped in cross section. It is pierced in four places - at the apex, twice on the base and singly at the midpoint. The surface is irregular and the reverse face has several areas of spalling and corrosion. The artefact is recorded due to the upper surface seeming to have a series of interlaced designs along the midpoint / spine. This interpretation is uncertain due to condition. Given the form and shape it is possible that this is from a decorative hinge from eit…
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BE684E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast leaded copper alloy fitting of uncertain function and date. It is broken into two parts although the two ends conjoin to form a single broken artefact. The fitting is broadly rectangular in plan - although it is much distorted in plan and profile. At the centre of one of the broken parts a rectangular lozenge headed element extends. It is uncertain if this is functional or decorative. There are no drilled holes or fixing points present; likewise there is no applied or incised decoration. The metal is a mid-grey green colour with a corroded surface patina. A direct parallel ha…
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7AFF7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small square shaped gold coloured possibly gold (and copper) alloyed piece of casting waste / manufacturing offcut from thick sheet / ingot of uncertain date. The metal is flat and rectangular in section; one edge has a very slight bevel to it whilst the other three have cut edges. Theer is no sign of saw marks and it looks to have been cut with a cold chisel - or been snapped. Two of the cut edges have a slightly corroded surface whilst the upper and lower ones have small pit marks. No obvious nick marks or cutting can be seen on any surface and the form of the ingot is not diagnos…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-677681
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy representation of a human index finger of uncertain date. The artefact is realised in three dimensions and is broadly conical (D shaped) in plan and oval in cross section. It represents the tip of the index finger being cut off above the first knuckle. It is formed in three dimensions with a clearly delineated nail, cuticle and finger. On the lower edge of the front face is a additional irregular piece of lead which masks the lower left area. The underside is oval in shape with a slight depression at the mid-point. The artefact has a mid-grey colour with a well form…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-90B4CC
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete hone or whetstone of undetermined date, probably Medieval or later but an earlier date should not be ruled out. The stone is rectangular in plan, profile and section. The whetstone is formed from a reddish grey, coarse grained grit/sandstone. The side surfaces show distinct bedding planes within the matrix. The edges and the tip are all worn with at least one distinct grinding sharpening surface is present. Whetstones are used for long periods in the agricultural landscape and a medieval or later date is preferred The stone is 83.2mm length, 40.1mm width, is 24.2m…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F449A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded and corroded silver coin like disc of uncertain date - the find is thicker than a milled coin and looks as if it has been struck rather than milled. It is also thicker than conventional medieval and post medieval struck / hammered coins (based on its relevant size). Therefore, it is possibly a debased Roman coin of some sort. It has been found close to an area of Roman denarii Diameter: 17.5mm Thickness 1.0mm Weight 1.16 grams
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Romsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-75590E
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (200 BC - 400 AD). The ring is broadly circular in plan and sub-oval in cross section. The ring is a mid brown colour with a well developed patina which covers all surfaces. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. There are no obvious wear facets on the internal surfaces. The use of this ring is difficult to interpret. The most likely functional use is as a harness (probably strap union) fitting. No clear parallels have been found for this artefact; it has been dated solely on the design, weight of the met…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Rhyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-754314
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper alloy bar - possibly a small thin bracelet of uncertain - possibly Roman date. The fragment is very small and undiagnostic it has a slight curve to its internal edge being broadly C shaped in plan; both endshave modern breaks and the external surface is decorated with crude U shaped applied depressions / slashes. The metal is a mid grey green colour with a relatively thick surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found. The artefact measures 31.1mm length and is 4.8mm wide and 4.1mm thick. It weighs 2.60 grams
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hordley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-722EF5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper composite fragment of uncertain function and date - most probably associated with a copper alloy spoon or knife of post medieval date. The artefact comprises a tapering stem broken at one end and terminating in a bulbous corroded head at the other. Positioned half-way along the tapering shaft is a rectangular block very similar to a post medieval knife cap. It is suggested that the tang would have been set within a wooden handle and surmounted by a knife terminal - the bulbous corroded element could be the remains of an external knop similar to that seen on apostle spoon…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5D2C4A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large hand wrought iron nail with a large boss like square shaped head with a distinctive D shaped cross section. The shank of the nail is square and broken. The surface of the nail suffers from active laminating corrosion. A direct parallel has not been found, but the shear size suggests that it was not for domestic furniture, instead it is suggested that it might be an iron nail from a studded timber door, or possibly from a boat. A date is also difficult to suggest - it is possibly ancient but as it is hand made it could date from as late as 1900. The iron nail measures, 50.3mm …
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6BC2D7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete piece of copper alloy (bronze) casting waste of uncertain date; most probably Roman (AD50-350). However, due to the lack of context and the continuation of casting styles this artefact could be dated from Iron Age - Medieval period (c. 800 BC - AD 1500). This fragment is from the neck (funnel / well) of a composite probably two part mould. The casting waste is broadly dished in shape with the remains of two oval jets emanating from the lower part. Both of these jets have been cut horizontally with a pair of shears or crimpers rather than being cut with a knife or broken …
Created on: Monday 12th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wistanstow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A0D7BE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded copper alloy bar which tapers at both ends. It is rectangular in plan and cross section. The surface is lost through abrasion and corrosion; it originally had a thick mid green coloured surface patina which is now almost completely lost. Due to condition a direct parallel has not been found. It is likely to be of prehistoric - medieval date (100 BC - AD 1400). The bar measures 50.4mm width, 7.9mm width is 3.4mm thick at the break and weighs 15.48 grams
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CEB01E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. 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 7.6mm and it is chocked with lead and clay - suggesting that this whorl was miscast and never used / finished. The upper and lower faces are undecorated.…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CEA156
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical with a single transverse cast hole set off centre (diameter 9.8 mm). The weight measures 38.7mm length and 23.6mm diameter. It weighs 92.31 grams.
Created on: Monday 18th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9209A5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified artefact of uncertain date. The artefact is fragmentary being cast from lead alloy. Originally it may have been circular - but only a small section now survives. The fragment has a clear casting seam on both the side edges which has been trimmed and filed. The upper surface has a small circular boss extending from the mid point - whilst the lower section is plain. The surface of the piece is stable with a well preserved polished mid grey coloured surface patina. Due to the small size and lack of diagnostic characteristics an identification is not possible. The recorder…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8F5BC9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of uncertain, possibly Roman date AD 50-350. The mount comprises of a copper alloy hollow cap or disc pierced at the mid-point to hold a square sectioned copper alloy shank. The mount is circular in plan and D shaped in profile. The top is surmounted by a single domed boss and is flanked by five similar bosses spaced evenly around the exterior edge. Each boss has an incised circumferential line around its base which defines the shape of the boss. The underside of the mount is plain and undecorated. The shape of the mount is very similar to 'plastic' pins of t…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8F2761
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy foot from a vessel or box of uncertain date. The foot descends from a circular plate and is rectanfular in plan and profile - at the base is a distinct U shaped knop or bulbous projection. On the upper edge is the remains of a iron fitting - possibly a rod or shank. The foot is a mid grey colour with a well formed surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found due to the fragmentary nature of the piece. The circular plate has a diameter of 20.4mm and the lower foot is 16.4mm length and 16.1mm wide; it is 14.8mm high and weighs 27.78 grams.
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-683026
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a large lead alloy artefact of unknown date or purpose. The artefact is rectangular in plan and profile with a sitinct rectangular projection on the base of the reverse. The front face is decorated with a distinctive cast a pierced lattice work which is neat and well ordered - but achieved by hand. The front surface also has the remains of a black coloured surface. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The body is a mid grey colour with a well defined but abraded surface patina. Due to the fragmentary nature of the artefact the exact date or function is difficult to su…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.