Record ID: WAW-03038A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable post medieval lead trade weight or net weight dating to circa AD 1500-1700.  The object is broadly oval in plan and flat in profile with an integral circular perforation hole. The weight has a cream coloured surface patina. The object has abraded edges. A parallel can be found on the PAS database CORN-E790D6, discovered in Cornwall.  The object has a height of 23.1 mm and a width of 24 mm. The thickness is 4.8 mm. It weighs 9.3 grams. 
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6AFAC6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of probably Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is discoid with a raised rim around the edge of the obverse. There are two prominent grooves in the rim, one at around 12 o'clock (8.42mm long, 2.34mm wide) and one at 7 o'clock (9.02mm long, 1.85mm wide). There is a raised, separate trapezoidal lead alloy section (18.56mm long, 10.38mm wide) that is attached to the obverse via a rusted rivet or nail at an oblique angle near the centre from 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock. In the centre, there is a single, transverse engrave…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5513A4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy discoid object, possibly a uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The object is irregularly shaped, being largely semi-circular from 2 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse, with a section that is trapezoidal from 9 o'clock to 2 o'clock. There is a raised border around the edge of the obverse, whilst obverse has an uncertain design that appears to possibly be some form of bust with what appears to be a crown near the top of the token and a hexagonal shaped face beneath. Thus, it may be a Powell Type 10 …
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2ED095
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal of Modern date (c. AD 1894-1910). The object is sub-oval in plan and rectangular in cross section and is of the bulla type, with a central hole through which the fastening cord is passed prior to stamping. The object was decorated in low relief with a raised circular border on both sides. Obverse inscription: WEB[B] [&] [SONS] [SALT]N[EY] CHES[TER] (around) // MANURE // MANFR[S]. Reverse description: Crowned company emblem. Reverse inscription: [REGISTE]RED [TRADE] [MARK] (around) // WEBBS (across top). Length: 20.12mm.…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2E1077
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal of Modern date (c. AD 1894-1910). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section and is of the bulla type, with a central hole through which the fastening cord is passed prior to stamping. The object was decorated in low relief with a raised circular border on both sides. Obverse inscription: [WEBB] & SONS [SALTNEY] [CH]EST[ER] (around) // MANURE // MANFRS. Reverse description: Crowned company emblem. Reverse inscription: REGI[STERED] TRADE [MARK] (around) // WEBBS (across top). Length: 20.03mm. Width: 18.42m…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-DE2E72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly circular and is uniface, with a four petalled flower on the obverse and thus conforms to Powell Type 1. The reverse is quite heavily damaged, with large numbers of missing chips and potential evidence of corrosion. The object has a largely light grey patina with some cream coloured sections. Dimensions. Diameter: 22.26mm. Thickness: 4.54mm. Weight: 8.32g.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-DDCA59
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast lead alloy, uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is circular, with small segments missing at 4 o'clock and 11 o'clock. The obverse is decorated with four concentric circles, including the raised outside edge, and thus falls under Powell Type 31. The reverse is largely flat and undecorated, except for a chip around 10 o'clock. THe object has a dark, grey patina. Dimensions. Diameter: 20.46mm. Thickness: 2.05mm. Weight: 4.37g.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-075F92
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The object is sub-spherical in form with one slightly flattened surface possibly from impact. The remians of a casting sprue can be seen on the opposing side. The object is covered in pits and scratches and has a light grey patina.  As stated by Leahy and Lewis (2018: 345), it is important to accurately record the exact location of lead shots or musket balls and cannon balls, because they can 'reveal the course of a battle or even tell us where an action took place.' Overall dimensi…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D49E18
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead bag seal. Cast disc with a pair of holes in opposite edges, to function as a drawstring bag closure. One side bears a stamped trade mark comprising crowned cabled rim and plain inner circle with a billeted bar across it with vegetal garniture, and the legend: GOOD SEEDS / CARRIAGE FREE / REGISTERED, with the larger legend: TRADE M[ARK RE]G[ISTERED] outside it. The opposite side is stamped centrally: SUTTON AND SONS, with an outer legend: SEEDSM[EN BY APPOINTMENT ENG]LAND. Founded in 1806, the firm was warranted by Queen Victoria in 1858. Suggested date: Modern, 1858 - c1900.
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upper Hall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-F4CB0F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1600). The object is flat and circular. The obverse and reverse are undecorated. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm; thickness 3.8mm
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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