Record ID: GLO-2922A8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly distorted gold finger-ring with external black-letter inscription, of 15th-century date. The finger-ring is complete and comprises a flat broad band that is engraved on the exterior with highly accomplished floral forms.  The decoration consists of six alternating triangular panels. Each panel displays the flower of a lily. These have a central upright stamen that is detailed with crosshatching, encompassed by the petals of the flower which open in a V-shape at the front to expose the centre of the flower. The sides curve out slightly and the rear e…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ross-On Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-BCAC26
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval sword pommel dating to c. AD 1250 – 1400.  The pommel falls into the Oakeshott's type I. The pommel is disc- shaped in form with flat circular faces on both sides that are surrounded by broad chamfered edges that narrow to the radius of the pommel. It is hollowed to take the sword tang with the lower aperture being 19mm x 1omm, and the upper at 12mm x 5.5mm. There are hammer marks surrounding the top aperture where the tang would have been hammered in place. The surface has a very dark green patina with various small cracks that are presumabl…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: GLO-490B95
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy shield shaped horse harness pendant that has a projecting loop on the top for suspension. There is no decoration of either of the shields faces although a central rivet hole indicates that the device was probably riveted into place. Only one side of the shield is gilded which would be the face that held the device.
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2022
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Record ID: GLO-484457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I Class ab3 Date 1302-1303 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward (pellet or annulet on breast) EDWAR R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS CANTOR
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2022
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Record ID: GLO-345DCE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval seal matrix (c. 14th century AD). The seal matrix has a circular die and a hexagonal handle-shaft positioned centrally on the back of the die, surmounting the handle is a hexagonal loop terminal with a double collar at the base. The design on the front of the die is a left facing bearded head on the right field; in the left field is a sword with roundel pommel at the top. An inscription runs retrograde around the edge reading ' X DIVM CEVES’
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9722D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine Date AD 324-330 (Reece 16) laureate cuirassed bust right [...] / Reverse: Camp gates [PROVIDENTIAE] [...]
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-96FD2A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval spur buckle with integral, the buckle frame is truncated with only the side arms remaining, behind is a rectangular plate with a central piercing for the pin.  Emanating from the rear is the buckle plate, this has an expanded square panel that is domed and decorated with four trefoils that originate from a central point.  Projecting from the rear of the square is the remains of a hook.  Traces of gilding is present on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-96E068
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting/ possible harness mount in the form of a long vertical bar with bevelled sides. The top end is expanded to form a rounded terminal with an elongated knop at the tip. This is separated from the main shaft by a recessed collar. The main shaft is thick with bevelled sides and a truncated large hook at the base. There is a copper alloy rivet with globular head in the centre of the main shaft and a second similar rivet in the centre of the terminal.  Traces of gilding are visible on the surface.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9651F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped silver cut halfpenny  penny of Henry III Class 1-5 Date: c1247-1272 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards (only the top half remains) […] Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle […] The clipping has removed the inscription from both the obverse and reverse
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9625AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut farthing of Henry III Class 3 Date: 1249-1250 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward (only the lower left side remains) S REX Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle NIC
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-95D639
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin of Edward II Class 11 Date c1310-1314 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards [EDWAR AN[GL DNS HYB] Reverse: Long cross with pellets in angles. Crozier at end of the first arm of the cross CIVIT[AS DVNELM]
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-9555CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threehalfpence of Elizabeth I Date to 1575 Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind E:D:G:ROSA.SINE.SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross with 1575 above, CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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Record ID: GLO-5701E9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type cf. Mackreth 2011, CD PH, 4.c. 12041, Plate 47. The wings are truncated but would have had rearward facing lugs at either end that held the pin axis bar. A truncated projection at the top of the head would formed a rearwards facing hook. The bow which emanates from the front of the wings is also truncated at the top, but appears to have been undecorated.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston Ingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-56E605
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill. Rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made from nine curls but the pin is missing. There is a short crest at the top of the head with a loop behind that would have held the external cord of the spring. The bow emanating from the front is completely truncated.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston Ingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-5583F6
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy composite three piece strap end comprising of the forward edge of the central forked spacer portion of the strap-end. This consists of a truncated ring, behind which would have been a forked spacer but this area is now truncated. On the forward edge is a projecting acorn knop terminal. Similar examples are illustrated in Egan, G & Pritchard, F, 2002, 'Dress Accessories c. 1150 - c. 1450', pages 140-1, ref no 651. Date AD 1250 - 1450
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston Ingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-F83E32
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval silver vervel (hawking ring) dating c. AD 1530-1560, of Lewis and Richardson's type C.i. The hoop of the vervel consists of a small band made from a strip of silver that is rectangular is shape and cross-section. Crudely soldered to the top of the band and aligned perpendicular is a flat shield shaped bezel. The upper face of the bezel is decorated with an engraved image of a standing hedgehog facing left and contained within a linear border. The animal is represented with a large oval body with short lines for the quills.  The oval head, seen on the l…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
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Record ID: GLO-F57298
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver hammered half groat of Charles II Date 1660-1662 Obverse: crowned bust facing left CAROLUS II D G MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX Reverse: square shield crown above CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO Note: there is a pierced hole at 12 o'clock of the Reverse. (11 o’clock of the obverse).
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: GLO-5845A6
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver gilt dress hook with a quatrefoil shaped plate decorated with filigree wire. The plate is divided into four roundels that are each defined by an applied twisted wire border. Inside each of the borders is a flat central knop surrounded by three twisted wire roundels, some of which are distorted. On the reverse a reward facing rectangular loop (now flattened and distorted) is soldered to the top edge with a rewards facing hook soldered to the bottom edge. This object is a Read's Early Post-Medieval Class D, Type 7 'quatrefoil' designation for single hooked clasps with…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-A4CFD7
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of seven Iron Age coins that have been fused together, one on top of the other in a cylindrical shape, this has resulted in only the face of the top and bottom coin remaining visible. Top coin (only obverse side visible) Silver unit Western uninscribed. Dobunni 'Cotswold Oxo' type, ABC 2027 Obverse: head type F, Pellet triads for hair, Cross and pellet in ring behind stalk lips, twin S in front Bottom coin (only obverse side visible) A heavily worn silver unit Western uninscribed. Dobunni 'Cotswold Oxo' type, similar ABC 2027 Obverse: possibly…
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
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Record ID: GLO-A44300
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Denarius of Hadrian dated to AD 125-129 (Period 6) minted in Rome. RIC 179 Obverse:, laureate head right [HAD]RIANVS [AVGVSTVS] Reverse: Pudicitia, veiled, seated left on throne, right hand drawing the veil from her face. [COS] III
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st January 2022
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