Record ID: WAW-42A9F1
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy seal of likely Modern date (c. AD 1800-1950). The object is sub-oval in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. It appears to be of the bulla type, with a central hole through which a fastening cord would be passed prior to stamping. There are remnants of an iron attachment protruding from the object around 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock on the obverse, and there is iron staining on bumps on the reverse following an oblique path from the protrusion at 10 o'clock on the obverse. This would likely be the remnant of an iron rod that passed through …
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th 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-C62438
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete finger ring dating to the Modern peirod (c. AD 1878-1900). The hoop is D-shaped in corss-section with a plain outer band and ITALIA UMBERTO I in raised lettering on the inner band with a border above consising of short vertical lines repeating. The object has a mid-green patina and the edges are slightly chipped. The finger ring appears to be dedicated to Umberto I, King of Italy from AD 1878 until his assassination in July 1900.  Overall dimensions: 22.30mm in diameter, 1.74mm in thickness and 3.17g in weight. 
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd 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: WAW-343D75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Ottoman coin of Modern date from the reign of Mahmud II and dates to his 26th regnal year (c. AD 1832-1833). There is a circular perforation at 1 o'clock on the obverse with a diameter of 1.61mm, which would suggest that this was potentially worn as a pendant or medallion - see SWYOR-899DF4 and DUR-B76A8F for coins from the reign of Mahmud II that have been reused as pendants. It is likely a 5 kurus coin made from billon, which would weigh between 13-16g and be around 39mm in diameter. Obverse description: Toughra within a 3/4 chain wreath. Flower borde…
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: DYFED-1DCAB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, aluminium Reichsmark dating to 1939. The obverse features an eagle on top of a swastika, legend around reading 'Deutsches Reich 1939', translating to German Reich 1939, beaded border around circumference. The reverse features the denomination 'Reichspfennig 50', Mintmark 'A' in exergue between two leaves, minted in Berlin. The coin has a silver patina and has some signs of a dark orangy corrosion. The coins weighs 1.3g and is 22.49mm in diameter.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Sugwas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B32907
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, modern cast copper alloy furniture mount probably dating to the period AD1800-1900. The circular domed mount has a central dome shaped knop and the mount has a floral pattern outlined in gilt. It has been broken around the circumference from a larger setting. A green patina covers about half of the mount.The underside is undecorated. Diameter: 33.8mm, height including knop: 13.9mm, weight: 14.9g The knop measures 7.1mm in diameter and is 3mm deep.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Centre of parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9264CE
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass mechanised and orignally sprung powder measure. This machined composite brass element fixed via a screw thread (now lost) to the mouth of a leather powder horn / flask. By depressing the sprung lever a series of shaped slides move allowing a single measure of black powder to be dispensed into the muzzle of a either a musket or rifle. The form of this measure is unusual and is likely to date from the period 1780-1860, being used as an alternative to paper cartridges. The form of powder flask is likely to have been used for sport rather than military service. The measure is…
Created on: Friday 30th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2021
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Record ID: HESH-FEE85D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mid 19th century (1800-1900) Brass police composite button from a uniform jacket. The button is machine pressed with inscription SHROPSHIRE CONSTABULARY on a raised band around a recessed central Crown. Reverse has a machine pressed back -with possible maker PEARSON inscribed. Diameter: 24.32mm, thickness 7.62mm Weight 4.4 grams Additional information regarding this find has been provided by Peter Hart and we are grateful for his help and input: The Shropshire County Constabulary was raised in 1840 under the County Police Act of 1839. It was amalgamated in 1967 with W…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: HESH-FEAC60
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy military badge (shoulder title) of modern date (probably WW1), from the King's Shropshire Light Infantry formed 1881. Moulded "PSHIRE" (originally Shropshire but broken) curved top and bottom, with one loop brazed to reverse. Surface is rough and casting appears regular. Colour is dull brown. The object measures: 23.17 to 32.11mm in length, 10.98mm wide and 1.3mm thick. The objects weighs 2.7 grams. Peter Hart (a national collector of militaria) has kindly commented that this is a: Military shoulder title. Spacing of letters and fi…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
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Record ID: HESH-ACABB6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One nineteenth-century cast and machine pressed copper alloy livery button. The button is circular in plan. The obverse is flat and depicts an erect fist holding a torch. Stamped on the reverse is the maker's details, although the flat face is worn some text has survived, "Jenn--ons London". The button is silvered at the front. There is a small cast stud on the reverse, the loop is damaged leaving only a stud, this is likely due to panning of the soil and corrosion in deposition. The object measures: Diameter: 25.95mm, Thickness: 4.55mm, Weight 5.07
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-AC6E04
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One nineteenth-century cast and machine pressed copper alloy livery button. The button is circular in plan. The obverse is convex and depicts a Cornucopia. Stamped on the reverse is the maker's details, on the concave face is written, "PITT & CO 31 HADDOX LONDON WAY". The button is silvered at the front. There is a small cast stud on the reverse, the loop is complete but blocked with iron corrosion (probably from iron panning in the soil). The object measures: Diameter: 25.5mm, Thickness: 6.00mm, Weight 5.84g
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-367555
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unifaced square stamped 20th century restuarant token. At the centre is a 1D (1 penny) value mark with the inscription arranged in a circle above and below: Above CADBURY'S Below DINING ROOM. around the edge of the token is a border of pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token is a mid green colour with a corroded patina. It is likely that the token dates to the period 1900-1960. It measures 25.7mm length and width, is 1.8mm thick and weighs 5.74 grams
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
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Record ID: HESH-7F98F4
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 long edges are also retourched / trimmed with neat parallel sided removals. The ventral face retains the waves emanating outwards from the point of impact, but the bulb of percussion has been remove…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-CB433C
Object type: LOCKET
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hinged shield shaped 9 carat gold Art Nouveau style locket decorated with machine incised flowers around a central heart inscribed with this initials SCH - in interlaced copperplate script. The reverse is struck with a Birmingham assay mark (anchor) a stamp bearing the gold value .325 and the makers mark AEJ within a rectangular cartouche. The locket measures: 1 has length of 22.08mm, a width of 16.43mm and a thickness of 2.75mm; it weighs 1.1 grams. 2. has length of 22.34mm, a width of 16.66mm and a thickness of 2.28mm; it weighs 0.9 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-CAC9CE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy button. Spherical composite button comprising a plain hollow spherical front, a flat round back plate, and an applied circle wire loop inserted into the latter. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. The larger sphere has a diameter of 11.98 and a height of 7.7mm; it weighs 1.2 grams. The back plate has a diameter of 8.76 and a height of 3.94mm; it weighs 0.3 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-4CF831
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
First World War Army Service Corp. machine pressed cap badge Has a width of 40.48mm, a length of 42.28 and a height of 5.22mm; it weighs 6.4 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-D81BEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver 'bull head' shilling of George III struck in 1818. The coin has a diameter of 19.48mm and is 1.08mm thick; it weighs 2.67 grams
Created on: Friday 8th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 28th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-26835D
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white metal aluminium teaspoon dated 1938. The spoon was discovered in two parts found within the same hole and a modern break is present across the junction between the bowl and stem. It is a grey white colour with a powdery surface patina. The upper face top of the stem is marked with the emblem of the Luftwaffe (an eagle gripping the swastika) The reverse face is inscribed - possibly stamped - Fl. U. V. an abbreviation of Flieger Unterkunft Verwaltung (flight barracks administration / air field barracks canteen). The mid-point is also stamped the manufacturers mark: GK & F 38 ove…
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton', grid reference and parish protected.