Record ID: WREX-37083E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy fragments, almost certainly part of the same object, of uncertain date and function, although stylistically possibly early medieval in date (c. 500-1100AD). The fragments appear to be from the same object, although they do not join.  They comprise a narrow sub-circular bar terminating in a zoomorphic head, possibly a lion or mythological beast.  The mouth of the animal forms a loop (broken in one example) that may have formed a suspension loop. Details on the heads have been picked out in incised grooves. The object bears similarities to modern Makara b…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F580A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy hanging weight dating from the Roman to Post Medieval period (43-1800 AD). In section the weight is broadly trapezoidal and is rectangular in plan. A hole has been punched through the apex to facilitate suspension. The sides of the object suggest that the lead has been folded into this shape rather than cast.  It has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Height: 29.1mm; width: 20.3mm; thickness: 13.4mm; weight: 42.79g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llansanffraid Glan Conwy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-60ACE3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible steel-yard weight of unknown date.  Weights such as these were in use from Roman to the Post Medieval period (i.e. 43-1800AD). The object weight is sub-conical in shape.  The bottom has a roughly hexagonal indentation in the base. At the top of the weight there is a broken iron shaft protruding from the centre.  Iron within a lead alloy weight often occurs with steel yard weights. The weight has a powdery white/grey patina; the iron is corroded Measurements: Height: 45.5mm; Diameter: 34.0mm; Weight: 231g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-4BDDAA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of uncertain date and function, which appears to be incomplete. Possibly a handle of a key or part of a steelyard balance.  The main body of the object is rectangular in plan and section.  The object is flat on the reverse with two collars which project out from the object on three sides only.  One end of the object is broken with traces of iron protruding.  At the other end of the object is a sub-circular suspension, the internal diameter of which is 8.4mm. The exterior of the object has a green patina with traces of corroded iron.…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5C4AA2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified and heavily corroded copper alloy object of uncertain date, possibly a token or medal or perhaps some metal working debris. The object is sub-circular in plan and both surfaces are damaged, with only a few small areas of dark green patination. The upper surface is slightly rounded but the reverse is flat; neither have any obvious markings of signs of decoration. Diameter: 41.8mm; thickness: 6.4mm; weight: 47.3g
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9C1440
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand formed vessel made of lead of uncertain date and function but may be a dice shaker. The vessel has a circular base and plain parallel sides. The top edge has been rolled over. There is a slight fold in the rim where the vessel has been shaped. There is no trace of any attempt at decoration. The surface of the vessel is very powdery with areas of corrosion. Diameter: 42.7mm; height: 37.4mm; thickness of the vessel walls: 4.3mm; weight: 117.12g
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pennal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7BCE68
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object, possibly a brooch, of uncertain date (c. 200-1700 AD), although most likely to be of post-medieval date. The object appears to be complete. It is triangular in plan and sub triangular in section. It has the form of a stylised arrow head and appears to depict three “feathers” from the flight of an arrow. There is a short projection at the base of the object which could represent the shaft of an arrow. The three fins, that make up the apparent “feathers” are decorated with short parallel. The reverse of the object is plain but there is …
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hambelden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-373861
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified lead object in the form of a human finger, of uncertain date, possibly Roman to Post-medieval. The object represents the tip of a human index finger cut off at the first knuckle with both the nail and cuticle clearly defined. The object has a pitted surface and a powdery white patina. The base of the object (furthest from the fingertip) suggests molten metal runs, rather than a break, adding weight to the suggestion that this is some form of casting waste. Length: 30mm; width: 18.1mm; thickness: 17.0mm; weight: 45.74g. There are a number of similar ex…
Created on: Thursday 18th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandudno', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E72C98
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object of unknown date. Copper alloy strip with three parallel grooves running the full length of the object on the outer face, and four on the inner face. These grooves appear to contain traces of black, or very dark blue, enamel. The upper edge of the object, and the two short ends, are smooth and slightly round and therefore appear to be a finished, undamaged edges. The long lower edge of the object, however, is slightly rough. It is unclear if this is a broken edge. If it is, the patination would suggest it is an old break. Both ends of the strip have been bent i…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BDA4F0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object of uncertain date, possibly mould fragment. The object is copper alloy and is broadly rectangular in both section and plan. The mould appears to be one half of whatever was being cast within it. The cavity comprises a half circular 46mm in diameter with a maximum thickness of 11mm. From the centre of this section extends a semi-circular shaft 19mm in diameter and extending to the edge of the fragment (ie. 28mm). The exterior of the object is very rough and pitted. Width: 61.9mm; height: 49.5mm; thickness: 38.4mm; weight: 451.1g
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Lonsdale', grid reference and parish protected.