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Record ID: HESH-7EA2A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, heavily abraded Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type dating from AD 90-130.
The brooch has been heavily abraded during its time in the soil. It is undecorated. The bow is hump-shaped, and less than half of it remains. The foot and catch plate have been lost. One of the two wings has been broken off, the other remains which is semi-cylindrical in shape. The wing caps are no longer present. The recess for the spring and pin is shallow, and rectangular in shape. A remnant of a loop which would have housed the spring is visible on the top o…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-2204AC
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bi-face Antwerp coin weight of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1576-1579.
The weight is square with a rectangular section. It is worn and has a brown patina. The obverse shows a shield with double-headed eagle.
The reverse displays the upright hand of Antwerp with K & I either side, star below. These initials refers to an unknown maker who was active from c.AD 1576-1579 (Withers (1995:61). The six pointed star indicates the maker was appointed by the sovereign 1579 (Withers (1995:10). This a coin weight for a Brugundian half…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-21DFEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 320-323 (Reece Period 16). Unclear reverse type, possibly a BEATA TRANQVILLITAS type depicting a Globe on an altar, three stars above? Unclear mint. It is possible that this could equally be a mid-4th century (c.AD 348-361) contemporary copy, but the reverse type is not clear enough to give a precise identification.
Measurements:
Diameter: 21.9mm
Thickness: 2.6mm
Weight: 4g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-21B3D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman nummus dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19), of the House of Valentinian.
The obverse depicts a worn bust facing right. The reverse depicts an emperor holidng a standard (or labarum) in left hand, dragging a captive with right hand. The visible legend reads RIA RO. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM. Unclear mint.
Measurements:
Diameter: 18.1mm
Thickness: 1.4mm
Weight: 1.7g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-213877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Probably INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol running left raising right hand. cf. Normanby no. 1412. The preservation of the coin makes close identification problematic and it is possible that this might be a contemporary copy.
Measurements:
Diameter: 18.3mm
Thickness: 2.7mm
Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-20F2D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus dating AD 330-333 (Reece Period 17) of the House of Constantine, mint of Siscia in the region of Pannonia.
The obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma, wearing an imperial cloak, facing left. The legend read VRBS ROMA.
The reverse depicts Romulus and Remus suckled by the wolf, with two stars above. The visible mint mark shows ΓSIS.
This coin is similar to type RIC VII Siscia 222 in the OCRE database.
Measurements:
Diameter: 18.6mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Weight: 2g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-207B34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to 323 AD (Reece Period 16), of the House of Constantine and mint of Trier in the region of Gallia.
The obverse depicts the laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus with a spear over the right shoulder and shield on left arm. The visible legend reads: IVL[*]PVS NOB C[*].
The reverse depicts a glove over an altar, which has VO/TIS/XX inscribed inside it, with three worn stars above it. The legend is very worn, but is of the BETA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type.
This coin matches RIC VII T…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-9070D5
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn, cast cooper alloy dress hook of early Post Medieval dating circa AD1550-1750.
The plate is subcircular with moulded relief and openwork decoration consisting of an unequal armed cross with a central pellet, which is no longer visible due to wear of the object. Each quadrant has two circular perforations, with each of the lower quadrants having a pit which have joined with the circular perforation to form a larger hole. There is a small projection on either side of the plate. The object has a subrectangular attatchment loop, and there is a worn pe…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8FE153
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp dating circa AD 1500-1800.
The object consists of an annular head, with two legs projecting downwards that narrow to a point. The head and arms are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. On one side of the head is the rabbet for the iron tongue, now missing, that was plucked to produce the note. The harp is fairly worn, with an even patina and smooth overall surface.
Measurements:
Length: 65.6mm
Outer diameter of head: 28.1mm
Inner diameter of head: 15.3mm
Width at bottom: 10.8mm
Thickness: 7.1mm
Weight: 20.8g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F99F2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the broad Medieval period, circa AD 1400-1600.
The object is rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section; it has a flat inner surface and curves outwards. The leg is decorated with a central groove running down the front of the object. The foot of the object is decorated with five convex ribs. The object is overall very worn, and has an uneven surface patina.
Measurements:
Length: 68.5mm
Width: 32.6mm
Thickness: 14.3mm
Weight: 146g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F738A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the broad Medieval period, circa AD 1100-1600.
The object is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross section. The leg is undecorated, and the object has an uneven surface patina, with the overall surface being rough and pitted. The object is wider at the top, where the break is largely flat, continuing down with straight sides that narrow to an uneven lower break.
Measurements:
Length: 56.9mm
Width: 30.7mm
Thickness: 16.9mm
Weight: 126.6g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F32B0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a possible pewter jug handle, dating circa AD 1600-1800.
The object is C-shaped in plan, tubular and ovular in cross-section. There is a projecting rectangular lug on the outer curve of the object, which terminates in an uneven break. The top of the object ends in a flat break, with a small projection at the bottom of the break. The bottom curve of the object has an uneven break where the front of the object is missing, showing the back and inside of the handle which curves upwards. The object has an uneven surface patina and is overall rough a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8D22E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type, dating from AD 80-120. The axis bar, spring, pin, foot, catch plate, and most of the wing caps are missing.
The head of the brooch is 20.8mm wide, including the wings which are semi-cylindrical in shape. The caps at the end of the wings which would have held the spring and coil in place are missing. The head itself is humped shaped. At the front of the head, there is the remnants of a rearward facing hook. Roughly half of the bow of the brooch remains. It tapers in length from 9.8mm …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-43988D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped medieval penny from the reigns of Edward III (post treaty) to Richard II dating to the period AD 1369-1399. Mint: York
The obverse is worn. It depicts a crowned bust facing. The legend has been lost to clipping, and only the bottoms of the letters [...]GLIE remain.
The reverse features a long cross with a quatrefoil centre, and three spaced pellets in each field. The majority of the legend is once again lost to clipping. Double saltire stops are visible. The bottoms of the letters CIVI / TAS are visble.
The coin has been broken into two fra…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2FFA2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cut half voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5b1 or 5b2, dating from 1250-56AD.
The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust of Henry III with pellet-in-annulet eyes and a sceptre in hand. The full legend would have read 'HENRICVS REX III'
The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The full legend would have read: WIL LEM ONL VND which refers to the moneyer 'Willem', and the mint London.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2F8F5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cut half of a scottish penny depicting William I 'The Lion' (1165-1214AD), Seaby's numbers: 5029-5033. The coin dates from between 1205 and 1230AD - coins of William I continued to be struck posthumously.
The obverse is highly worn, and not much detail remains. It would have displayed a left facing bust with a sceptre, and crown of pellets. The inscription is illegible. It would have read: WILLELMVS REX
The reverse is also highly worn. Half of a voided short cross fourchee can be seen, with two, six-pointed starts within the remaining quarters. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2F0605
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD.
The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III.
The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads NIC HOL EON RAN which refers to the moneyer Nicole.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2D49A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD) Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The coin was minted in London, by the moneyer Richard.
The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III.
The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads RICARD ON LVND.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-A815AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch of Group A, dating from AD 75 - 150. 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 flared bulbous foot knop. The head of the brooch is nearly complete, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast D shaped projecting bar which extends from the upper to lower edges of the reverse. This projection has a small circular hole through it and a wound wire spring / pin passes through it. The spring is com…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Aymestry', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-53714D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman phallic mount. The object is convex and 'T-shaped' in plan, the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles project at a right angle from either side of the phallus with an oblique grooves separating the rounded testicles from the base of the phallus. The reverse is concave, with a single square-sectioned pin at the centre. There remains much of the white metal coating on the front of the object.
Length: 33.24mm. &…
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'The paddock', grid reference and parish protected.
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