Record ID: HESH-775704
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fitting from a firearm (longarm) probably a rifle or musket of probable post medieval or modern date (1650-1850). The fitting is from the underside of the gun barrel and would have held the ram-rod in place. It is irregular in plan and profile and is formed from a cast hollow cylinder. At one end of this cylinder is an integral cast length of metal with a shallow D shaped cross section. This length of metal tapers along its length and has been bent to form a U shaped hook. There is a large stress fracture along the edge of this hook where it meets with the cylinder. …
Created on: Monday 8th August 2005
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
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Record ID: HESH-E88D47
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead bi-faced plaque of modern date (1857-1870). The plaque is one of a number which are known commonly as ‘Billy and Charley’s’ or the ‘Shadwell Forgeries.’ They were produced as a series of fake antiquities in direct response to the growth of the antiquities market in the Victorian period. This example is bi-faced. On one side is a radiate crowned bust facing right. The bust has an elaborate brooch formed from pellets, on either side of the figure are the letters CS. This image is contained within a circle. On the outer edge of the circle are a series of letters and…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
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Record ID: HESH-BAB046
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete heraldic mount provisionally dated to the early modern period 1650-1850. The mount is formed in two parts: the back plate is a very poor cast copper alloy amalgam which contains a considerable amount of lead alloy (evident in the grey corrosion product and typified by flakey laminated corrosion). The front plate is formed from a heavily incised and relatively thick silver sheet. The sheet has been fixed to the back plate by a combination of crimping and probably solder. The overall design on the front face is that of a gated tower or turret, the base of which sits on a twist…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-84D6C5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold finger ring / 'posy ring' with incised inscription on interior face dated to the early modern period (post 1708). The finger-ring is formed from a D shaped section hoop of gold, being circular in plan. The edges of the ring have been slightly abraded and have small notches cut into the band caused by the movement in the soil. The inscription is incised into the internal face of the ring and is cut in an italic hand. It reads: God for me apoynted thee. The letters are slightly florid with slight embellished scrolls. After the inscription is a single rectangular stamped cartouche, …
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-730755
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large fragment from an Iron Cauldron of later medieval – early modern date (1350-1850). These vessels are very practical and therefore their design remained constant for a long time. This example is likely to date after 1650 due to the condition of the metal; however an earlier date cannot be ruled out. Approximately 1/8 of the vessel survives; it has a wide everted angular rim which extends into the body of the vessel. The body tapers and swells presumably to form a wide mid-point which tapers to a dished base. On one edge a small rod-like angular handle survives, this is attach…
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
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Record ID: HESH-7BA772
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy signet ring dated to the very late post medieval / early modern period c. 1750 - 1850 AD. The ring is complete having a wide central bezel with a shield shaped design on it. This shield is engraved and the detail is difficult to interpret. One possibility is that it is of a bust facing right (left in impression) wearing a ruff with a pointed beard and possibly long hair or a pony tail, this could be interpreted as either Shakespeare or Walter Raleigh. If this interpretation is incorrect then the design may be a debased coat of arms. The hoop of the finger ring is dec…
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th August 2010
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Record ID: HESH-901D50
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy looped mount, possibly a furniture eschetcheon, of later post medieval or early modern date (1650-1800). In plan the mount is best described as pelta shaped, being formed from two oval lobes. In cross section the mount is sub-rectangular. The lower part of the front face of the mount is folded back upon itself to form a U shaped hook; however the upper part now broken seems to be rolled back upon itself to form a figure-of-eight. It is possible that the hook could have held a drawer handle or similar. The front face is decorated with a cast high relief design consist…
Created on: Friday 4th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th August 2010
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Record ID: HESH-0FAF44
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy weight of probable late post-medieval or modern date (1700-1800). The weight is part of a larger group of stacking weights, having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. The front and rear faces both have turned circles around a central hollow point on the obverse and a raised boss on the reverse; all of these concentric circles are regular and well formed. Around the edge of the front face are a series of stamped marks, these are corroded but relatively legible: they consist if the initial A (probably for Queen Anne), a poorly defined sword (th…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5D27A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 48 Modern: An folded silver foil from a walking stick cane. Hallmarks consist of an Anchor (Birmingham), Lion (standard mark), and date mark 'b' in rounded square surround. These are consistent with a date of 1901. Two other marks are present, either belonging to the maker or the owner of the artefact. These marks are a lozenge surround, with the letter H over the letters HB. Below the lozenge are the initials L B. As this artefact has been dated to 1901 using the hallmark, it is less than 300 years old, and does not come under the requirements of the Treasu…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7AD1D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy 'fob' seal of modern date probably later 18th or early 19th Century (1740-1850). The seal is formed with a sub-rectangular mauve / purple coloured glass intaglio. The intaglio is set within a machine pressed body which ascends through moulded foliate scrolls to a small circular hoop. All the metal decoration is machine pressed and heavily gilt. The metal shows through in places where the gilt is lost and is a dark green colour with patches of active purple corrosion. The intaglio is remarkably well cut and intricate in design. It consists of a centrally position …
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burley Gate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-747D67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date probably later post medieval or modern 1600-1800 AD. The weight is an irregular cylinder being sub-circular in plan and rectangular in profile. There is no sign of decoration and the weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. From the size and shape of the weight it seems likely that it was cast within a copper alloy thimble, possibly one made post 1700. The weight measures 16.3mm high, 15.3mm diameter and weighs 23.36 grams.
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-411624
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 5 An incomplete cast copper alloy pendent brooch/badge, probably Victorian. The badge is sub-triangular in shape and depicts a shield with three crowns surmounted by a larger ornate crown. The reverse is plain with a small pin fitting. The badge measures: 35.8mm long by 25.4mm wide by 5.3mm thick and weighs 4.3g
Created on: Friday 4th November 2011
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burley Gate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B55A11
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rectangular gun flint probably from a small handgun / firearm / pocket pistol of post medieval - modern date (1700-1850 AD). The flint is sub-square in plan and trapezoidal in profile and section. The flint is a light mottled grey colour. The dorsal face has been knapped / worked on all four sides; this work consists of creating sloping edges to give it a trapezoidal side view. The ventral face retains the waves emanating outwards from the point of impact, but the bulb of percussion has been removed. The flint is unabraded suggesting it hasn't been used. The mottled grey natu…
Created on: Friday 16th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-3BA075
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eleven (11) pieces of early industrial slag - most probably not more than 300 years old possibly associated with glass making. All (bar one small piece) are non-ferrous. Bulk weight: 473.5 grams
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-476771
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2012 T517 Findspot: 'Ross area', Herefordshire Date: 19th century onwards Description: Circular boss with raised rosette in centre and flange with three beads at each side, remains of possible fitting at one edge. Discussion: This appears to be a fragment of a piece of traditional or regional jewellery and unlikely to be earlier than 19th century. Dimensions: Length: 29.63mm Diameter: 24.69mm Thickness: 1.36mm Weight: 7.4g The find dates to later than 1712 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe C…
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'western-under-penyard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B9B7B7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cinema token for 'The Gold Rush' a film staring Charlie Chaplin (1925) shown at the Queens Hollinwood, Near Oldham (Manchester). The coin has been pierced on its upper edge - with a single drilled hole (drilled obverse - reverse). The hole is presumably to allow the coin to be suspended. Hole aligned 12 o'clock on obverse face Obverse: Portrait of Charlie Chaplin - facing wearing bowler hat Inscription: CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN "THE GOLD RUSH" Reverse: Inscription over 5 lines - top and bottom lines curving with edge of the coin Inscription: QUEENS / HOLLINWOOD / COMMEN…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Marcle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B9D183
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy medallion commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VII produced in Ledbury - Herefordshire for the coronation.The medal gives the coronation date as 26th June, but, due to the king's illness, it was postponed and took place on 9th August 1902. The medal is in the form of a Maltese Cross with a small pierced suspension lobe projecting from the upper face Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing right. On cross arms, BORN NOVR 9TH 1841 / ACCESSION JANY 22ND 1901 / CORONATION JUNE 26TH 1902 / KING EDWARD VII. Reverse: Timber-framed market hall / town hal…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
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Record ID: HESH-7E5504
Object type: RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring formed from a length of square sectioned wire twisted and knotted to form a hoop. The ends are folded back upon themselves and are rounded. The form is very neat and well defined not being distorted in the soil. The metal is a mid brown green colour with red coloured corrosion present. This form of this ring is long lived - being common in the early medieval / Viking period (9th and 10th centuries AD). However, earlier wire rings are formed on rounded wires - this example is likely to be modern. The ring measures: 24.5mm length, 22.7mm width and is 7.1mm thick…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-EC0040
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment from the suspension loop of a drop handle dated to the late 17th or early 18th century date (1650-1800). The fragment is broken across its lower edge. It is irregular in plan being broadly rectangular with small rounded knops projecting from each corner. There is no decoration present and the metal is a mid reddish brown copper rich colour. Similar complete drop handles can be seen on the PAS database - a good example can be seen from Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire (DENO-2817C7). The fragment measures 14.9mm width, 13.8mm height, is 2.8mm thick and weighs 1.81 grams
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Belmont', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-ED21A2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small circular machine made silver plated military button - probably dating to the period 1840-1880. The button is formed on a copper alloy back with an integrally cast oval loop on the reverse face. No details of the manufacturer are presnt. The front has a thick silver plate and a detailed and well preserved central motiff. This consists of a crowned circular boss or shield which is inscribed around the edge HEREFORDSHIRE VOLR INFANTRY - and across the centre 1ST REGT - the letters R in VOLR, ST in 1ST and T in REGT are all smaller and positioned in the upper right hand corner of …
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Belmont', grid reference and parish protected.