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Record ID: WMID358
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet metal ring. The decoration is incised. The bezel has a square, quartered with a 'x' in each corner. The shoulder of the ring has a square with a larger 'X'. Crudely made. Probably for a male. Lead/tin alloy.
Created on: Monday 25th January 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KINNERSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3146
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The seal is sub-circular in plan with lettering on both flat faces. On the edge of the seal is a sub-rectangular indention, which probably originally ran through the seal to the opposite edge. The lettering on one face reads ' N P / B12[ ] / 1755'. The other face reads 'N 02[ ]'. The item has been recently damaged on the edges. The item has a developed beige coloured patina.
Created on: Thursday 29th March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER HEREFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-716F17
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead-alloy whistle in the shape of a pipe bowl, probably late 19th century in date. The pipe bowl is similar to clay pipe examples and is decorated with moulded decoration consisting of joined semicircles and small raised knops. The base of the bowl ends in a pointed spike. Casting flashes are prominent on both sides. Iron corrosion is evident on the rim, suggesting an iron collar. The beginning of the stem is intact, and it is unclear if the stem was also made of a lead alloy, ceramic or other material. See NARC-6E7E81 for a similar example. Further information on this artefa…
Created on: Friday 28th November 2003
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
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Record ID: HESH-E09153
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 25.7mm and is 16.5mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this tapers and is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.1mm. The whorl weighs 45.63 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which are set at a number of angles. These lines produce a series of sub-triangular tessellating panels. Much of this pattern is lost th…
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-E5ECA0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
It is likely that this token came from the open stone mould described in record HESH-E487F2. A number of these were found with the mould (HESH-E5ECA0, HESH-E61942, HESH-E639B8, HESH-E651C8, HESH-E65DF2, HESH-E67611). Also found with these items was some lead waste (HESH-0A0041)and a large lead cannon ball (HESH-0A8EC3). This group could be interpreted as a metalworkers or token makers assemblage with both used (and recycled) tokens as well as a large amount of lead awaiting to be melted down. Similar tokens are often found and are dated to the post-medieval periods (1500 - 1700 AD).
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-E61942
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A number of lead tokens (HESH-E5ECA0, HESH-E61942, HESH-E639B8, HESH-E651C8, HESH-E65DF2, HESH-E67611) were found with an open stone mould for making tokens (HESH-E487F2). Also found with these items was some lead waste (HESH-0A0041)and a large lead cannon ball (HESH-0A8EC3). This group could be interpreted as a metalworkers or token makers assemblage with both used (and recycled) tokens as well as a large amount of lead awaiting to be melted down. Similar tokens are often found and are dated to the post-medieval periods (1500 - 1700 AD).
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-E639B8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A number of lead tokens (HESH-E5ECA0, HESH-E61942, HESH-E639B8, HESH-E651C8, HESH-E65DF2, HESH-E67611) were found with an open stone mould for making tokens (HESH-E487F2). Also found with these items was some lead waste (HESH-0A0041)and a large lead cannon ball (HESH-0A8EC3). This group could be interpreted as a metalworkers or token makers assemblage with both used (and recycled) tokens as well as a large amount of lead awaiting to be melted down. Similar tokens are often found and are dated to the post-medieval periods (1500 - 1700 AD).
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E651C8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A number of lead tokens (HESH-E5ECA0, HESH-E61942, HESH-E639B8, HESH-E651C8, HESH-E65DF2, HESH-E67611) were found with an open stone mould for making tokens (HESH-E487F2). Also found with these items was some lead waste (HESH-0A0041)and a large lead cannon ball (HESH-0A8EC3). This group could be interpreted as a metalworkers or token makers assemblage with both used (and recycled) tokens as well as a large amount of lead awaiting to be melted down. Similar tokens are often found and are dated to the post-medieval periods (1500 - 1700 AD).
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E65DF2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A number of lead tokens (HESH-E5ECA0, HESH-E61942, HESH-E639B8, HESH-E651C8, HESH-E65DF2, HESH-E67611) were found with an open stone mould for making tokens (HESH-E487F2). Also found with these items was some lead waste (HESH-0A0041)and a large lead cannon ball (HESH-0A8EC3). This group could be interpreted as a metalworkers or token makers assemblage with both used (and recycled) tokens as well as a large amount of lead awaiting to be melted down. Similar tokens are often found and are dated to the post-medieval periods (1500 - 1700 AD).
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E67611
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A number of lead tokens (HESH-E5ECA0, HESH-E61942, HESH-E639B8, HESH-E651C8, HESH-E65DF2, HESH-E67611) were found with an open stone mould for making tokens (HESH-E487F2). Also found with these items was some lead waste (HESH-0A0041)and a large lead cannon ball (HESH-0A8EC3). This group could be interpreted as a metalworkers or token makers assemblage with both used (and recycled) tokens as well as a large amount of lead awaiting to be melted down. Similar tokens are often found and are dated to the post-medieval periods (1500 - 1700 AD).
Created on: Monday 2nd August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-0A0041
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This group consists of four pieces of cast and miscast lead alloy found in association with a group of lead tokens and an open stone mould. These are likely to date from the post medieval period (1500-1700 AD). 1) Badly cast or miscast sub-circular token: The token measures 25mm in length, 23.5mm in width, it is 3.6mm thick, and weighs 9.02 grams. The front face is decorated with a raised cast cross, which divides the token unevenly. The surface of this face is very uneven with a number of ridges in the metal. The rear of the token is undecorated. It also has a number of ridges…
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-0A8E63
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cannon ball of probable post medieval date (1500 - 1700). The cannon ball is sub-spherical with a diameter of 49.5mm. It weighs 664 grams (1lb 7¼ ozs). It is made of either lead or lead alloy which has been presumably cast; although no casting flanges are present. The surface of the cannon ball has a number of dents and scrapes. These may have been formed through use, however they seem to be regular and the cannon ball may have been trimmed. However, this trimming might have been a result of recycling. The ball is of a mid grey white colour with small areas of slig…
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-8DC410
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy button of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The button is sub-circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in section with a central rectangular lug on the rear. The front face of the button measures 27.2mm in diameter and is 7.2mm thick. The rear lug measures 15.5mm in length and 11.5mm width, it projects 7.4mm. The button weighs 27.14 grams. The front face of the button is domed and is decorated by a series of raised cast linear and circular lines. The button is divided into eight equal panels by four linear ribs (formed b…
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-8CE9E4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The pilgrims' ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which has been slightly damaged. Where the ampulla sides taper there is an integral cast loop on either side. Both these loops have a square shaped cross-section. The ampulla measures, 55.3mm in length (from the upper edge to the apex of the base), 34mm maxim…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2005
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-147D45
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy two part cloth seal of probable post medieval date (1600-1700 AD). The surviving part of the cloth seal consists of the rear disc, linking strip and central rivet. The cloth seal is sub-oval in plan and irregular in cross section. It measures 17.5mm length, 18.8mm width and is 2.6mm thick. It weighs 3.3 grams. Both faces (rear of disc and the flattened rivet) of the cloth seal are marked or decorated. The decoration on the reverse of the rear disc consists of two cast curvilinear lines of pellets. The decoration on the rivet (and front fa…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-272494
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 30.6mm and is 15mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 10.5mm. The whorl weighs 46.56 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which are set at a number of angles. These lines produce a series of sub-triangular tessellating panels. Within most of these panels are single ra…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2005
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: HESH-272EC3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 29.2mm and is 11.6mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 10mm. The whorl weighs 33.09 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which radiate from the central hole. These lines produce a series of sub-triangular panels. Within each of these panels are two raised pellets. So…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2005
Last updated: Monday 5th November 2018
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Record ID: HESH-275093
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is oval (originally sub-circular) in plan, it measures 39.7mm length, 23.1mm width, and is 17.8mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.1mm. The whorl weighs 32.73 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which radiate from the central hole. These lines produce a series of sub-triangular panels. Most of thi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-276571
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1 – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is oval (originally sub-circular) in plan, it measures 29.5mm length, 20.9mm width, and is 14.4mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.5mm. The whorl weighs 30.43 grams. Both sides of the spindle whorl have been decorated with a series of cast high-relief lines which radiate from the central hole. These lines produce a series of sub-triangular panels. Within each…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-CDB055
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy gaming piece (gaming counter) or spindle whorl of probable Roman – Medieval date (100-1500 AD). The gaming piece is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. It measures 22mm length, 22.4mm width, and it is 5.5mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the gaming piece and this is set centrally. The diameter of the hole measures 8.6mm. The gaming piece weighs 16.4 grams. Both sides of the gaming piece have been decorated with a series of incised ring and dot decoration. This decoration consists of five ring and dot motifs arranged i…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.