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Record ID: WAW-EAE471
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
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A probable corroded cast copper alloy casting jet or "gate". The object is roughly sub-trapezoidal in plan with a concave reverse and convex, domed top with two sub-rectangular sprue projections near the top. The surfaces are textured with pits from abrasion. This type of object is the result of casting into a mould and represents waste where molten bronze solidifies at the entrance of the mould around the gate and the casting channel/channels. Casting waste is difficult to date, and can potentially be prehistoric to post Medieval. The object may be Bronze Age in d…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-9FE15A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy object of unknown date, likely Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The object is rectangular in plan and profile and has a central oval perforation (7.87mm long, 5.67mm wide). At the bottom of the object, it is 14.94mm wide and 3.75mm thick, stepping up to 16.04mm wide and 5.15mm thick and then gradually increasing to 18.57mm wide and 6.07mm thick just before the break at the top and then to 7.35mm thick at the break. Whilst the bottom two thirds of the object appear to be solid, it does appear as if there may be a short section near the top t…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B48876
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy stud of uncertain date ranging from Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1700). The head is sub-oval with a convex outer surface and a concave reverse. Parts of the head are missing. There is an integral shank with a square cross section that tapers to a point, and it is now slightly off-centre of the currently existing head. The surface of the stud is worn and has a light green patina. Dimensions. Length: 15.68mm. Width: 14.59mm. Height: 10.43mm. Weight: 3.11g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39F84B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
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A complete copper alloy possible intaglio, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The possible intaglio is oval in shape. It has a flat cross section. Various facets have been removed from the top edge. No design appears to be present on the top surface. The reverse surface is recessed in the centre. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 9.7 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The possible intaglio is a dark brown to shiny yellow colour.  The shape and size of this artefact is similar to that found as intaglios either for finger rings or for fob s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-04CB62
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Decorated copper alloy rod of uncertain date The rod now forms an open, sub-oval ring but was of uncertain original from (with a length of 48.1mm, a height of 35mm, a straightened length of approximately 106mm and a weight of 5.5g) and is broken on one end. The complete terminal is flattened (with a thickness of 1.6mm and 4.0mm wide) but the loss of the surface has removed any decoration. The rod is of sub-square section (4.0mm wide and 3.5mm thick) and is decorated with closely spaced ribbing. The decoration covered all four sides of the rod but has worn away on the upper face, …
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-EFE39C
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Copper alloy bird figurine of uncertain date, possibly Roman The cast zoomorphic figurine is of a bird, perhaps an eagle with splayed wings and is near-complete. Missing part of the base or attachment pin (with a surviving length of 39mm and a weight of 24.8g). The bird is depicted with head with its head facing to one side. The truncated beak is open and the eye is depicted with an incised ring-and-dot. The neck (with a length of 10mm) widens to breast. The outstretched wings (with a thickness of 2.0mm – 2.8mm and giving a width of 40.0mm) are axe-shaped. The tail expand to it…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
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Record ID: HESH-96BA8A
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hammer or possibly small anvil of unknown - probably post medieval, date. The body of the hammer comprises of a cylindrical shape which tapers at both ends - one into a wedge shape the opposite into a four sided point. The remains of an iron riod extends from one face and it is at this point that one egde is wide than the other. A direct paralell has not been found but given the method of manufacture and also the patina it is most likely to post medieval (1500-1800) The artefact measures 81.5mm length, 31.5mm width and is 28.0mm thick; the iron rod has …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-B01393
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Copper Alloy unidentified object, rectangular in plan, oval in cross section, with a swelling at the midpoint. This object is a copper blue with a light brown. An unknown feature which runs across half of one face stopping in the midpoint indicates that it became detached from a larger object. 30.29mm in length, 10.23mm in width and 6.32mm in height. It weighs 3.90 grams
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-078129
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hoop of copper alloy - possibly from a knife handle of uncertain date. The artefact has a dark grey green colour with well formed surface patina. The artefacts measures / has a diameter of 14.00mm and a height of 15.94mm; the metal is 1.8mm thick. It weighs 5.8 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-056353
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.1mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a length of 30.34mm, a width of 12.65mm and a thickness of 3.3mm. It weighs 3.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-4D5A33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.7mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a width of 10.6mm, a length of 24.72 and a height of 2.58mm; it weighs 5.8 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-4CCA07
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leaf shaped copper alloy artefact of uncertain date or function. The stem of the leaf is square shaped in cross section. The metal has a mid brown coloured surface. It has a width of 22.18mm, a length of 45.30 and a height of 1.7mm; it weighs 5.5 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-A2E794
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of cast copper alloy plate of uncertain date. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. All edges are heavily eroded and abraded; they do not represent the original edges. The upper surface has a poorly preserved cast pattern comprising radiating elements between oval lentoid open loops. It has a deep green coloured surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found although it is highly likely that it is from the rim of a decorated metal dish - possibly a chafing dish of later medieval date (AD 1200 - 1600). The fragment measures: 33.…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-454582
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring of unknown date, most probably medieval (1250-1600). The function of the ring is unknown, given its size, wear and distortion it is most likely to be from a harness fitting. The ring is oval in plan and has a distinct angular sub-triangular cross section. The width of the ring is relatively uniform. There is no decoration on either the outer or inner surfaces. The internal edge of the ring is worn suggesting that it may have been a belt ring used to tighten or secure a leather strap; being so slight it is possibly part of personal dress. The ring has a well pr…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brimfield', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WMID-ACB75C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cylindrical possible die or stamp, of uncertain dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a cylinder, with one flat surface, with a bevelled edge, and one indented surface, with a probable bevelled edge. The indented surface has been decorated, with a scallop shell design. The sides are undecorated. It measures 6.8 mm in length, with a diameter of 9.0 mm. The scallop shell is 1.0 mm below the surface. It weighs 2.2 g. The artefact is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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Record ID: HESH-5CB234
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of probable Roman - Modern date (50 - 1800). The ring is circular in plan and lentoid (hexagonal) in cross section. There are traces of irregular file marks on several surfaces. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. A slight thickening of the ring is present on one edge - this maybe remains of a casting jet. The ring is oval in shape due to distortion and has wear facets on internal surfaces from use. The ring is a dark - mid greenish grey colour with a well developed patina which covers all surfaces. The patination of the metal would suggest a…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: LEIC-07F3FE
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy finger-ring, 31mm in diameter, 8mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 15.4grams. The object consists of an oval-section shaft which has been coiled around twice to form a spiral finger ring. It has no decoration and the ends appear incomplete.
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th May 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-58F313
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A nodule of molten copper alloy that is probably casting waste or spillage, or possibly copper rich slag. The nodule is irregular in shape and green in colour. Length 32mm, width 22mm, height 15mm. Weight 23.0g
Created on: Thursday 31st December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-576EAA
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy. The fragment is much abraded. It is possibly waste from a casting vent, or part of a failed casting. The fragment has a well developed deep green patina all over suggesting it is rich in copper and of early date. 28mm high, 18mm wide, 12mm thick. Weight 18.1g.
Created on: Thursday 31st December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-A6AE05
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy strap slide / strap fitting / strap mount of early Roman date (AD50-150). The fragment is broken across the mid point and only one part survives; the break is old and patinated. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and also similarly rectangular in cross section. From the terminal end on the rear face a U shaped loop extends; it is integrally cast and set at 90 degrees to the plain of the object. The upper part of the plate is decorated with a series of cast inset panels which would originally have held an enamel. The design compris…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Linton', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-18EBEC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment of uncertain function or date; it is most likely to be either later medieval or post medieval in date (AD 1350 - 1700). The fragment is broadly oval in plan and rectangular in section. The edges are incomplete (although in places areas of scalloping survive) and it is possible that this may be waste from an industrial process or an incomplete / miscast object. The lower surface is flat and undecorated; the upper surface is rough with possibly a miscast / relief design. The edges suggest the profile was H shape - possibly similar to glass came …
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Record ID: WAW-3A656E
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bead, of unknown dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The bead is biconvex in shape, with a circular central perforation which is 4.98mm diameter. The exterior is undecorated. The bead has a dark green to mid brown colour. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has occurred. The bead measures 13.82mm diameter, 9.02mm thick and weighs 3.9g. Simple copper alloy beads of this type are hard to date without accompanying contextual evidence or any diagnostic features and were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 24th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th December 2014
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Record ID: PUBLIC-4E4792
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper alloy object, of unknown date, probably a buckle / strap / belt fitting. The artefact is broadly triangular in plan and profile.The lower edge extends to form a broken and distorted D shaped ring / hoop. The upper part of the fitting gas a broad but thin longitudinal slot that extends about half the length of the object.It was possibly usd as a sliding belt fitting, with the belt passing through the slot, and the end piercing being used to suspend something. Although the slot measures 13.2mm long and 2.7mm wide. The artefact has a well developed dark green p…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-4EA371
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy artefact of uncertain date and function. The fitting (junction or cap) is most likely to be a decorative finial from a domestic decorative object, possibly from a piece of furniture (possibly a fire guard ?). The artefact is broadly sub- rectangular in plan and cross section being decorated with two cast lobes - one on either edge. The cap is filled with the remains of two iron rods which extend through the cap and terminate in flattened bosses on either edge - projecting slightly from either edge. These rods possibly bifurcate externally to the cap. The upper edge…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2019
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Record ID: HESH-49D9D1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of unknown date or function. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan with tapering ends that terminate in rounded breaks; the breaks are old and patinated. The section is irregular with the mid point being triangular and the edges more faceted ovals. The mid point is swollen. The outer upper edge is decorated with an incised pattern comprising a central pellet within an annulet (ring and dot) being flanked by two mullet - stars formed from wedges with a central annulet. The metal is a very dark green colour with a relatively thick well formed and hardly …
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
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Record ID: HESH-35A3B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified artefact of unknown function and date. The fragment comprises both iron and copper alloy possibly being part of a hinge or having a hinged element. As it is unidentified a specific date cannot be attributed - although it is more likely to be later than the later medieval period - a suggested date is AD 1400 - 1800. The fitting is irregular in plan - being broadly sub-rectangular - and also irregular in cross section. On one edge of the fitting is a cylindrical element - possibly an encased hinge pin. The artefact is a mid brown colour with a thick unabraded …
Created on: Monday 26th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-4DFA35
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy of uncertain date. The fragment is undiagnostic being broadly rectangular in plan and triangular in section. The surface is a mid - light green colour and it is eroded in the ploughsoil. This type of artefact is not normally recorded, however it was recovered from close to the findspot of HESH-4DE0D7 and may hint at Late Bronze Age metalworking in the area. The fragment measures: 16.3mm length, 15.5mm width, is 9.4mm thick and weighs 6.79 grams
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-D71BF2
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting of uncertain date - posssibly from the Roman period. This fitting consists of a hollow copper alloy mount with large central projecting boss / knob. The sides of the boss have an iron filled transverse hole / piercing (diameter: 4.5mm) which may once have held a small handle / swivel. The underside of the mount is concave and filled with the corroded remains of an iron shank. The artefact is heavily abraded around its rim and has a well developed green patina. A similar mount can be seen from Wacton, Norfolk (NMS-7B47A7) which is dated…
Created on: Friday 11th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WAW-5A0610
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rod of uncertain date, possibly Roman or Medieval in date. The artefact has a circular cross section at the end with the perforation and a square cross section at the other end. The perforation is just below the tip. The artefact is possibly a stylus, styluses do appear in copper alloy, the end usual tapers, there are no examples with a perforation. A pendant weight has also been suggested, the examples on the database are often lead and of a medieval date. The artefact is 70.6mm in length, 6.35mm thick and weighs 13.1 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Record ID: HESH-1767B6
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 47.4mm in length, 32.0mm wide and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 26.6 grams. 2: measures 12.9mm in length, 10.6mm wide and 5.5mm thick. It weighs 2.0 grams. Together both pieces weigh 28.7 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as …
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-16F074
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 53.9mm in length, 29.9mm wide and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 32.2 grams. 2: measures 31.0mm in length, 22.6mm wide and 25.7mm thick. It weighs 13.7 grams. Together both pieces weigh 45.9 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as more Medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-C4F1A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bifurcated fitting of uncertain date and function. The artefact consists of a thickened shank that expands to form a cast loop. It is irregular in both plan and cross section. The head of the loop is very robust and iron staining around the fitting suggests that it held a length of iron. It is also interesting to not the different size of the holes, one being wide (4.4mm) and the other significantly smaller (2.5mm). At the junction with the loop the shank is an irregular octagon in section, tapering along the length to an oval faceted section. The broken edge is ir…
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-B168E1
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy artefact, most probably a piece of casting waste of unknown date (Iron Age - Medieval 300 BC - 1500 AD). The fragment is sub-circular disc with a gap going from the edge to the centre. Around the gap is a ledge, and on the outside of this ledge a raised collar. The reverse face is uneven and rounded being irregularly cast. The artefact has a dark green patina A direct parallel has not been found. A Later Prehistoric or Roman date is preferred by the recorder. Width 32.4mm, length 30.8mm, thickness 7.5mm Weight 23.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: PUBLIC-A8F953
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy disc with a central hole. Underneath the artefact is flat until near the central hole where it tapers in. The top slopes gently up towards the central hole before tapering into it. The disc has a dark green patina with extensive patches of lighter green corrosion. It is likely that this represents casting waste rather than an artefact. A direct parralel has not been found - however it is similar to leaded bronzes used in the Roman and later medieval periods. It is possible this is associated with medieval metalworking - such as casting metal vessels Oute…
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: WAW-350E66
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of unknown date and function. It is rectangular in plan, and section. The upper surface exhibits a central V shaped groove down the length of the object. A central solitary projection (2.86mm wide, 4.08mm tall) is present next to the edge of the groove. The lower surface is undulating and uneven. Pitting is present. It does not appear to have been cast into a mould. It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Along the edges, patches are present where the bare metal is visible. This could be the result of over-handling or enthusastic …
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
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Record ID: WAW-703FF6
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Two cylindral droplets of leaded bronze, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (1st to 4th Century AD). The larger droplet measures 16.71mm in length, 14.03mm in width, is 11.95mm thick and weighs 12.1 grams. The smaller droplet measures 12.80mm in length, 9.37mm in width, is 9.00mm thick and weighs 4.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-9BC648
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
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A cast copper alloy ingot of unknown date. The ingot is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section; it tapers from a relatively thick narrow end to a thinner thicker one. The upper surface has a series of incised slightly diagonal lines applied to it. These lines are heavily patinated and form almost a deliberately delineated measure; however, the lines have been applied at random and are irregular in nature. The sides of the ingot are regular and it is possible that they have been hammered to that shape. The metal surface has a deep thick brown coloured patina which is much abraded and…
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-9BBB72
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Four cast copper alloy ingots of unknown date. The ingots are all similar in form being broadly sub-rectangular in plan and faceted; each ingot has a different number of sides but all seem to be deliberately hammered or cast. The long sides of each ingot taper and expand forming a number of pre-defined smaller ingots; in shape they are similar to a string of beads or string of sausages. The space between each ingot seems to have a square shaped cross section, suggesting that each miniature ingot was of a predesigned functional size. Each ingot is a mid brown green colour with an even, …
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-9B6454
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring of unknown date, most probably later prehistoric – Roman (300 BC- 400AD). The function of the ring is unknown, being too slight for functional harness and too large for a finger ring. The ring is circular in plan and has a distinct angular sub-triangular cross section. It has broken / cracked in one place; it is likely that this is relatively recent damage. The width of the ring is relatively uniform; on one internal edge are the partial remains of casting residue. This residue has been trimmed and filed but a distinct thickening is present. There is also an …
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.


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Record ID: HESH-6C8353
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of unknown object dating from the later Bronze Age - Post Medieval period 1500 BC - 1600 AD. The object is broken and much abraded; it consists of a tapering L shaped section which also thickens along its length. The edge of the object has a rolled coroner and it is possible that this may be a socket of some sort. It is irregular in plan and profile. There is no decoration present and the inner and outer surfaces are similarly patinated. The large date range is due to the incompleteness of the object, the two most probable artefacts it is from is either a Br…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.


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