Record ID: LVPL-5DBFB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), possible second issue (AD 1560-1561) (North 1986, Spink 2556 - end date as of Spink 2003). Worn on both faces and part of flan missing at 6-8 o'clock. Obverse: bust and legend no longer present. Reverse: shield no longer present. Remaining legend: [P]OSV[I DEVM.A DIVTOR E.MEVM] Dimensions: Diameter 21.4mm, Weight 0.95g.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: HESH-C1CC19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3738 dating to AD 1798, with date in legend. London mint. Spink (2008: 391). The coin shows light wear on the bust and on the crown.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-99C37C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) likely dating AD 1638-1642. Aberystwyth mint. Initial mark: book. Cf North (1991) Vol.2 pg.172 nos.2343-2344. No inner circles. There is an oblique c.4.20mm long tear in the coin around 12 o'clock on the obverse, and part of the coin is bent upward from around 7 o'clock to around 12 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 16.37mm. Thickness: 0.57mm. Weight: 0.95g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-9A248B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating AD 1625-1649. Possibly Group C, third bust. Cf. North (1991) Vol.2 no.2252. Possibly double struck due to there being a lower I behind the head and II at around 2 o'clock in relation to the fainter I. Appears to have been clipped from around 1 o'clock to around 6 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 15.81mm. Thickness: 0.64mm. Weight: 0.87g. Die axis: 3.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-9947BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating AD 1561. Second coinage. Initial mark: pheon. Mint: London. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.135 no.1998. Diameter: 19.88mm. Thickness: 0.56mm. Weight: 1.24g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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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: HESH-8FE153
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp dating circa AD 1500-1800.  The object consists of an annular head, with two legs projecting downwards that narrow to a point. The head and arms are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. On one side of the head is the rabbet for the iron tongue, now missing, that was plucked to produce the note. The harp is fairly worn, with an even patina and smooth overall surface.  Measurements: Length: 65.6mm Outer diameter of head: 28.1mm Inner diameter of head: 15.3mm Width at bottom: 10.8mm Thickness: 7.1mm Weight: 20.8g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F32B0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a possible pewter jug handle, dating circa AD 1600-1800. The object is C-shaped in plan, tubular and ovular in cross-section. There is a projecting rectangular lug on the outer curve of the object, which terminates in an uneven break. The top of the object ends in a flat break, with a small projection at the bottom of the break. The bottom curve of the object has an uneven break where the front of the object is missing, showing the back and inside of the handle which curves upwards. The object has an uneven surface patina and is overall rough a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-9070D5
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn, cast cooper alloy dress hook of early Post Medieval dating circa AD1550-1750. The plate is subcircular with moulded relief and openwork decoration consisting of an unequal armed cross with a central pellet, which is no longer visible due to wear of the object. Each quadrant has two circular perforations, with each of the lower quadrants having a pit which have joined with the circular perforation to form a larger hole. There is a small projection on either side of the plate.  The object has a subrectangular attatchment loop, and there is a worn pe…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-2204AC
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bi-face Antwerp coin weight of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1576-1579. The weight is square with a rectangular section. It is worn and has a brown patina. The obverse shows a shield with double-headed eagle. The reverse displays the upright hand of Antwerp with K & I either side, star below. These initials refers to an unknown maker who was active from c.AD 1576-1579 (Withers (1995:61). The six pointed star indicates the maker was appointed by the sovereign 1579 (Withers (1995:10). This a coin weight for a Brugundian half…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-D09A36
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn and pierced silver Venitian Soldino of Daubney Type 3 (1486-1538 ) unknown Doge, most probably of Leonardo Loredan 1501 - 1521. Pierced with a rectangular hole Obverse : Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron-saint standing right. [LEO LAV D.V.]X. S.M.V. Reverse : Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. [LAV]S.TIBI.SOL[I]
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huntington', 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: HESH-D818D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete d-shaped finger-ring of the mourning/memorial/memento-mori type. The exterior of the ring is heavily worked with deeply incised decoration. A skull is the central motif, to its right a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, an oval-shaped flower with lozenges at its centre, a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, a further flower, and a final reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, before returning to the skull. There are traces of black enamel surviving in the incised decoration. The interior of the ring is inscribed in Italic script with the following Latin text: Comes de Coven ob 27 O…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-028107
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy post medieval shoe or knee buckle, with a drilled frame for a separate spindle dating to circa AD 1690-1720.  The brooch is broadly rectangular with rounded edges. The frame is curved in profile. At the centre of each long edge is a projection that would have held the separate spindle. This is now lost along with the pin. The upper frame is decorated with a small groove around the circumference of the brooch. Along the inner edge is a repeating pattern of oblique linear grooves. The alloy has a high tin content and has a green/grey coloured surface patina…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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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-047DF4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 to AD 1600.  The strap fitting consists of a sub triangular mount. The object is broad at the upper edge and tapers to an integral hook. At the upper edge is a semi circular impression almost creating a heart shaped plate. The lower end tapers to a hook that folds behind the plate. A suspension loop is still attached. located on the central plate are two circular rivet holes. The surface is abraded and has suffered some damage. The object has a green …
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
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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: WAW-8406CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, very worn Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) and dating to the period AD 1641-1649. Likely Group D. Initial mark: Two pellets. The coin is pierced at around 9 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 12.89mm. Thickness: 0.34mm. Weight: 0.36g. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: HESH-26FCAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report for H M Coroner Treasure Number: 2022 T492 Find Spot: Dilwyn, Herefordshire PAS Database number: HESH-26FCAA Period: Post-Medieval Date of Discovery:  22.04.2022 Circumstances of discovery:  Metal-detecting at a rally. Description: Complete d-shaped silver finger ring with interior text KEEP FAITH TILL DEATH. A break opposite the t of faith is straight edged on the ring exterior, but rough on the ring interior, and shows the ring to have been soldered here. A portion of silver has been gouged out of the ring interior across this line. This seems to relate to t…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6ABC44
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of a salt glazed stoneware pottery vessel dating from the post medieval period (1600-1750). The sherd is most likely to be from the neck of a relatively thin walled jug or bottle. The fabric of the sherd is a hard fired stoneware with a large amount of mica in the fabric. The fabric colour is a uniform grey white colour and the outer and inner surfaces have a shiny mid yellow grey salt glaze. A suggested diameter of the mouth of the vessel is 7cm, and it represents 10% of the rim. The height or capacity of the vessel cannot be estimated. The sherd measures 29.5mm length, 22.5…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-28DF31
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of a glazed stoneware pottery vessel dating from the post medieval period (1600-1750). The fabric of the sherd is a hard fired stoneware with a large amount of mica in the fabric. The fabric colour is a uniform grey colour and the outer and inner surfaces have a shiny mid brown mottled glaze. The height or capacity of the vessel cannot be estimated. The sherd measures 18.4mm length, 22.8mm width, is 8.6mm thick (rim), 7.5mm thick (body) and weighs 4.63 grams. Probably Frechen.
Created on: Friday 12th December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Credenhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-6EF474
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy object, possibly a double faced pilgrim badge of Post Medieval to Modern date date (c. AD 1600-1900). The original object would have been 'vesica-shaped' (pointed oval), but large sections are missing from the object from around 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock and from 12 o'clock to around 3 o'clock on the obverse. The object is also bent slightly upwards on the obverse from around 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock in a straight line whilst being more severely bent upwards around 7 o'clock on the obverse. The obverse is …
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C535CC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). There are two main sections of the object, with the first consisting of a sub-rectangular, plano-convex copper alloy sheet. This section measures 7.88mm wide near the top, gradually expanding to 10.35mm wide and 3.43mm thick, excluding the attachment shanks on the reverse. There are two shanks with oval cross-sections on the reverse, one shorter shank near the top of this section of the object (4.68mm long, 4.38mm wide) with a flat terminal, and a longer one near the bottom (4.48mm…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-57B93B
Object type: CROTAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy crotal bell of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of two hemispheres divided by a raised, circumferential rib. The top hemisphere is complete and has two sound holes on opposite sides of the bell, one with a 6.94mm diameter and the other a 4.55mm diameter. There is a transverse suspension loop that is roughly shaped like a parallelogram in profile, with a sub-triangular top edge of the suspensions loop and the left and right hand edges being rectangular. The central perforation is roughly rectilinear at one end …
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: GLO-B04E7D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of James I (1603-1625) mint mark Escallop 1606-1607 Obverse: crowned Rose I D G ROSA SIN SPINA Reverse: Crowned Thistle TUEATUR UNITA DEUS 
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-B03DA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver three pence of Elizabeth I Date to 1572. mint mark ermine. Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms, 1572 above all divided by a long cross POSUI DEU ADIVTOREM MEU
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2F5289
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy possible purse bar of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450-1550). The object consists of the remnants of a purse bar with a heavily worn globular terminal. The bar has a sub-rectangular cross section (3.79mm long, 3.09mm wide at the junction with the terminal), and curves slightly to the left near the bottom. There is a raised collar around the base of the terminal. The terminal is 11.74mm long, 10.73mm wide, and 9.54mm high. The terminal is decorated with five irregularly sized twisting grooves. Dimensions. Length: 11.74mm. Width: 10.73mm.…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-18A801
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date, likely Medieval to Post Medieval (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is biconical, being roughly circular in plan and shaped like an irregular hexagon in profile. There is a central cylindrical section, around which there is an undulating rib, potentially the result of an accident whilst casting. At the top of the object, there is a raised rim around an oval perforation, with the rim having a sub-triangular protrusion that is folded backwards. There is no other decoration on the object and it has a largely grey patina. Dimensions. Length: 13…
Created on: Friday 13th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-C90A23
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The bodkin is complete but distorted and bent around its mid-section (with a distorted length of 70.4mm, a straightened length of approximately 142mm and a weight of 10.5g). The bodkin has a bowl terminal (5.6mm wide and 2.5mm deep) surmounted on the top of the shaft, which has a aperture, now filled with sediment. The top of the shaft has straight and near-parallel sides (5.3mm wide and 2.3mm thick), which are faceted to produce a hexagonal section. The top third of the bodkin is decorated on both faces with rectangular panels filled with incised geometric decoration and defined by tr…
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: HESH-C8B837
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked mount of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1450-1650 AD). The mount is irregular in plan; the main body of the mount is circular with three sub-circular pierced knops projecting from it. The hook is formed from an integral cast sub triangular sheet of metal which has been rolled into a cylinder; this projects at an angle of 90° to the body of the mount. The mount is sub rectangular in cross section. It measures 35.4mm length, 27.7mm width, is 11.1mm thick, and weighs 7.85 grams. The front face of the mount is decorated with a series of cast de…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-521A0E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver gilt half groat of Elizabeth I Date to 1560-1561 Obverse: crowned bust facing left (the face and hair are not gilded) ELIZAB[ETH D] G AN FR ET H REGINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross (the top left and bottom right quarter (French coat-of-arms) are not gilded) POSUI DEU ADIVTOTEM MEU Mintmark: cross crosslet
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: GLO-1412FB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), mint mark Bell dating it to 1634-1635 Obverse: Crowned bust left; XII behind CAROLUS D G MA: BR FR ET HI REX Reverse: Square shield with the royal coat of arms over cross fourchée: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO  Note: this coin has a crease down the centre suggesting it was originally folded in two. 
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-59B96A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, possibly a pump seal weight, of likely Post Medieval date (c. AD 1650-1800). The weight is sub-rectangular in plan, profile, and cross section. On the top of the weight, there is a sub-rectangular recess where the left and right hand edges are raised and in the centre there is a sub-oval lug (26.19mm long, 22.75mm wide). On the reverse, there are two raised sections on both the left and right hand side that both curve inwards, creating a recess that has larger, trapezoidal sections at the top and the bottom of the weight connected by a narrower sub-rectangula…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 31st March 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-5415E5
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy bag seal of Post Medieval to Modern date c. AD 1600-1950. The object is roughly sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a slot on one end and a bifurcated slot on the other so as to allow a drawstring to pass through, though the two discs are pressed together quite tightly. There is no visible surviving decoration on either the obverse or the reverse, except perhaps some remnant of a raised circular border on the obverse around 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock. The surface is pitted on the reverse and the object as a…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-40BC5F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1800). The object is a bar mount with terminal sub-oval lobes at either end. The object is plano-convex, with a domed front and a largely flat reverse, except for the stubs of integral attachment spikes at both the top and bottom of the object. The object is extremely worn, and so whilst it may appear that there are no obvious remnants of what were raised ribs on the central segment of the object, akin to those found on HAMP-5F6AA8, this does not preclude the object from having had them at some point…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-3FC69B
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stud or tack of likely Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The object has a circular, domed head that is concave on the reverse. There is an off-centre, square sectioned integral shank that emerges from the underside of the head, starting at 3.33mm long and 3.31mm wide, and tapers to a now blunted point. The shank is bent towards the left around 40% along its length. The object has no decoration visible and has a light green and brown patina. There are a number of comparable studs on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including WAW-72D662, L…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C86038
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of likely Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1600-1900). The object is a double disc seal and is folded along a narrow connecting strip. The front disc has a raised design consisting of a shield with three five-pointed stars near the chief, underlined with a transverse line beneath it. There is a second outline around the shield and a raised circle on the central of the points on the chief edge, and the entire design is surrounded by a beaded circular border. The style of the shield is akin to a two engrailed shield, a design that became popular in heraldr…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-DD6204
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy bag seal of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1600-1650). The seal is roughly oval, though it is now distorted and the suspension loop that would hav ebeen at the apex is now missing. The obverse of the seal has the interwoven letters "AH/ME/W" over three lines, though part of the "W" is now missing. There are rosettes on either side of the "ME", though the left hand rosette has been worn away to a greater extent. All of this is within a worn rope-twist border. The reverse depicts a crowned "N" with two very worn rosettes …
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C347EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). York mint dating to AD 1696 (Spink 3526). Spink (2000: 328). Coin is extremely worn and appears to have been bent into and S-shape. Coins with such a double bend are not uncommon finds but their significance is not fully understood. According to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They were particularly common in the reign of William III (1694-1702)…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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