Record ID: WMID-B1B397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Diameter: 24.9 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7BE0DC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy sub-rectangular shoe buckle with drilled frame for seperate spindle, c.1720-1790. The frame of the buckle is concave in profile, with squared-off edges, and drilled holes for a seperate spindle, now missing. The surface of the buckle has moulded scrolls and sashes, with transverse lines at the buckles inner four corners, and at its opposite sides, parrallel to the missing spindle. The surface of the buckle has the remains of iron staining in placers, suggesting possibly that the now missing spindle and chape were of iron construction. The back of the buc…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-058D7D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1720-1790) sub-rectangular cast copper alloy shoe buckle. Surface ornament comprising moulded scrolls, circles, and two fleur de lis at adjacent ends. The buckle has the remains of iron staining, where the central spindle has rotted away.The pin is missing. The buckle is shallow D-shaped in cross section, with a convex front, and concave plain rear.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-374DCE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bar shot (dumbell shot), of Post Medieval dating (17th Century). The shot consists of two spheres of 15.4 mm diameter joined together by a short circular sectioned bar of 5.9 mm diameter. It does not appear as if the shot has been fired. It measures 31.4 mm in length and a diameter of 15.4 mm. It weighs 38.5 g. The shot is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. This shot was probably for use with a carbine or pistol of military specification, comprising paired spherical balls joined by an integrally cast round section shank. It is thought that …
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BBBBCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Rose. C.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2100. Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB9627
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1589/90 - AD 1591/2. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Hand. C.f. North vol 2, no 2017. Diameter: 13.9 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB62EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1572. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Ermine. C.f. North vol 2, p135, no 1998. Diameter: 20.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB3D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1631 to AD 1632. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Rose. C.f. North vol 2, p162, no 2265. Diameter: 14.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1A5A81
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly oval shaped with a rounded upper edge. Projecting from the upper edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are formed from a stem that is broad at the plate and then tapers to a sharp point. On the front face there are two horizontal incised lines across the body of the mount. There is a further horizontal incised line at the upper edge. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-20A0A4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver seal matrix of pedestal type probably dating to the 17th century. The seal face is broadly circular and depicts an incised crown above a winged heart. The wings extend to the outer edges of the seal face. The seal handle is broken. The handle shaft narrows from the seal face before widening to an oval flat terminal from which the broken handle extends. Comparing this example to others, it is presumed the handle would have had an openwork design. The remains are formed from two projections with rounded end terminals where the projections are attached to the oval fa…
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-34B6FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 23.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F422B2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably a sword belt mount, dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The plate is flat and is formed in the shape of a stylised large tapering oak leaf. It has a tri-lobed end, with a central rounded lobe and two more angular lobes adjacent to it. There is an attachment hole in the centre of the central lobe. Below the tri-lobe the fitting tapers in to a waist then expands outwards and gradually tapers in again before terminating in a worn break. The remnants of a moulded foliate and floriate design can be seen on the face of the…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-000F8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Scottish twopence of James VI (AD 1567-1625). Coinage after accession to English throne (Spink 5524) dated to AD 1623. Minted at Edinburgh Castle. Spink (2003: 77). Overall dimensions: 17.46mm in diameter and 1g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-FFD1EC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix or stamp dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The object has a circular suspension loop affixed to the dome-shaped matrix. The matrix is worn but apparently plain. Compare to LANCUM-E54AD1 where it is suggested such objects were ready made and sold for custom engraving. The object has an uneven dark green patina. The overall dimensions are as follows: 21.07mm in length, 18.36mm in diameter and 11.48g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-581A84
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter object in the form of a fish, probably dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1700-1900). The object is flat and depicts the head, body and tail of a fish with moulded features depicting the face, scales and tail. The details are apparent on both faces of the object. The edges have been broken away around the face and lower part of the body. There is no evidence of form of attachment therefore it is uncertain if this object was a mount or part of a larger object. A similar object recorded on the PAS database is DUR-EB76EC. Suggestions for this exam…
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-57E343
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface token dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1700). The obverse depicts an eight-spoked cartwheel design with a round pellet at the centre and eight round pellets at the edge of each segment. The reverse in undecorated and the edges are slightly chipped. The token has been bent into a slight V-shape on the obverse. The token can be classified as Powell Type 3. Similar examples recored on the PAS database include: DOR-58A2C6 and DENO-EF05BB. The overall dimensions are as follows: 22.3mm in diameter 2.24mm in thickness and 7.77g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-3B431A
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval circular bridle boss with punched or stamped line, ring and dot decoration. The object has a flat border also with stamped ring design. There is an integral suspension loop at the upper most point and directly beneath this on the border another perforation for suspension or attachment. Probably 17th century. Overall dimensions: 50.5mm in diameter, 14.3mm in thickness and 26.8g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-2EAF8C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, anomorphic, probable harness mount of late Post Medieval date. The mount is in the shape of a probable dog's head and neck. There is evidence of at least 3 mounting lugs on the reverse, though these have corroded somewhat in antiquity. The mount probably dates to the 17th or 18th century. The mount measures 36.1mm in height, is 36.82mm wide at the base, and is 5.44mm thick. The object weighs 19.5 grams. The surface has a grey-green patina and there is damage to the nose of the dog.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-476552
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook of the early Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600 - 1700. The hook is sub oval in shape, with the remains of the hook protruding from one end. The main body of the dress hook has three perforated knops projecting from the outer edge, one on either side roughly half way down the body of the object, and one at the rounded point of the oval. The front of the object is decorated with a foliate or floral design with a central trifoliate engraving, it has an outer border of incised or punched circles or rings. There is a ridged collar at the juncture of …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-9BB0D2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment, of a cast lead alloy, possible token of Post-Medieval date, circa 15th - 17th century. The fragment is irregular in plan, with three sides, one flat edge and two curved edges forming a rounded edge. Two edges are damaged. The object is decorated on one face with a series of letters in light relief that are placed around the edges. The letters read: E h W then possibly C or G. R. The reverse face is decorated with a large V or A in light relief. The token has a mid-grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The function of this object is uncertain. The object measures 23…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B1180E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1400-1800). The token is broadly circular in plan. The token is decorated on one face with a central pellet and a series of radiating ribs. The ribs are moulded in light relief and extend to the outer edges of the token. This possibly represents the sun or a star (Powell type 26, celestial). The reverse face is flat and undecorated. The token has a grey coloured patina across all surfaces. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. …
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
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Record ID: WMID-3F4834
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probable Early Post Medieval copper alloy (possibly iron) chape possibly for a sword or dagger dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The object has a triangular form with tapered sides that terminate with a large knop. The object has an oval shaped cross section. The aperture is oval in section and filled with concretion and possibly some wood and leather remains of the scabbard. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina with a pitted surface. The object has evidence of iron staining on the surface. Egan (2005) illustrates a similar example with rounded knop terminal whic…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-3E5A30
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy dress fastener dating to the 17th century. The object consists of a flat piece of copper alloy with the remains of a curved rectangular hook at the upper edge. The remains of the hook are now missing that would have once attached to another fastener through a rectangular shaped piercing. The body of the fastener is broadly triangular in plan with a circular piercing at either long edge below the upper broken hook. A further single circular projection is located on the lower pointed edge. The upper face of the fastener is decorated with a probable fleur …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Record ID: WMID-395B22
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crotal bell of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1800. Around 95% of the bell remains with the suspension loop missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bell is broadly oval in plan and circular in section. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib or casting seam. About half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, at either side, there is a broadly circular perforation or sound hole. In between the sound holes, and at a right angle are the remains of a probable rectan…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-946675
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) Third Issue coinage (AD 1583-1603) Intial mark: Escallop dating to AD 1584-1587. Mint of London. North (1991) Vol 2.no. 2016.
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
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Record ID: WMID-5B1CEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1589/90 to AD 1591/2. Minted in the Tower (London). Mintmark hand. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-45A463
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The incomplete thimble consists of part of the inscribed band at the base of the thimble and part of the pits above. The rest is missing. The fragment of the band appears to have part of a foliate decoration present. The pits are circular in shape, and aligned both horizontally and diagonally. The reverse is undecorated. The fragment measures 8.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 0.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.1 g. The fragment is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Dewchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9FB7D0
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.4 mm external diameter, 18.5 mm internal diameter and 3.4 mm thick. The ring is 3.8 mm wide. It weighs 4.6 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2215FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Coopper alloy, Post Medieval, complete, farthing of William III and Mary II (AD 1688 to AD 1694), dating to the period AD 1694. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia facing left. Spink (2007), p 340, No 3453. Diameter: 21.3 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 3.5 g
Created on: Friday 24th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-DBE5B7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700). The spur is incomplete, consisting of the rowel box, and two incomplete arms. The rowel is missing and arm terminals are missing. The neck of the spur is spherical, with a length of 13.3 mm and a maximum width of 12.3 mm. The rowel box is incomplete, with each arm terminating at the approximate halfway point. Each arm comprising the bow is sub rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section, and flat on the inner face. The arms are currently 21.8 mm long, 11.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. T…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-215392
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver thimble, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The thimble is incomplete as it was constructed in two parts: sides and the domed top. Only the lower body / sides are present, as the domed top is lost, presumed lost in antiquity. The seam on the body has split open. The sides are decorated with two grids of square depressions (pits for the needle), each separated by a vertical column with several small diagonal grooves, orientated vertical. Within this grid, is a floral design, made from a four petaled flower. At the base is a poorly preserved and worn i…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-71D8C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Post Medieval sixpence of William III (AD 1694 - AD 1702), dating to 1697, mint: Bristol, Spink 3539 page 354. The coin has been bent into an S shape for use as a love token. Diameter: 21 mm Thickness: 1.03 mm Weight: 2.5 g
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-265AB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered pierced silver half groat of the Commonwealth (AD 1649 - AD 1660), struck during the period AD 1649 and AD 1660. GOD WITH US reverse type depicting conjoined shields of St George and Ireland. Central piercing has an internal diameter of 1.1 mm. North 2728. Diameter: 16.58 mm Thickness: 0.51 mm Weight: 0.8 grams
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-5DDC57
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: post-medieval silver spoon. The bowl of the spoon is oval in shape and has been slightly bent over into itself towards the stem. At the base of the inside of the bowl there is stamped a 'Leopards Head Crowned' with the crown pointing towards the stem. The stem of the spoon is hexagonal in cross section, wider at both ends and bent. It has been soldered onto the bowl and tapers off into a triangular shape on the back of the bowl. The terminal end of the stem flattens from the top side of the stem (so from the inside bowl side) to the underside of the stem; the side profile…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
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Record ID: WMID-F590B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but extremely worn silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Diameter: 21.6mm. Mass 2.6g.
Created on: Monday 23rd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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.

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Record ID: WMID2875
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is sub-spherical due to the surface corroding. There are no obvious signs of wear or impact on the item.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER NORTON', grid reference and parish protected.