Record ID: HESH-68FF91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy sestertius of Trajan minted between January 112 and Autumn 114 AD, ARAB ADQVIS (in exergue) S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI (around edge of coin) S C (in field). RIC II 614
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CDB055
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy gaming piece (gaming counter) or spindle whorl of probable Roman – Medieval date (100-1500 AD). The gaming piece is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. It measures 22mm length, 22.4mm width, and it is 5.5mm thick. There is a circular cast hole through the gaming piece and this is set centrally. The diameter of the hole measures 8.6mm. The gaming piece weighs 16.4 grams. Both sides of the gaming piece have been decorated with a series of incised ring and dot decoration. This decoration consists of five ring and dot motifs arranged i…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D00B63
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast and wrought copper alloy finger ring of possible Roman (50-450 AD) or Post Medieval date (1500-1750 AD). The finger ring is formed from a single sub rectangular bar; the terminals of which have been folded and beaten together to form the bezel. The hoop of the ring is irregular in plan. It is possible that it was originally octagonal in plan but the edge has been abraded and worn. The ring is sub triangular (D shape in cross section. The hoop flares at the shoulders of the ring to form the bezel. The bezel is sub rectangular in plan (and might possibly have originally been sub-hex…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D16AA6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pendant of probable late Iron Age or early Roman date (200 BC – 200 AD). The pendant is sub-circular in plan and sub-oval in cross section. It measures 15.8mm in diameter, it is 6.1mm wide, and 5.5mm thick. Through the centre of the pendant is a sub-oval (teardrop shaped) hole, the shape is evidence of wear. It measures 6.7mm in length, 5.8mm wide. The pendant weighs 4.46 grams. On the lower external face are five cast circular depressions arranged horizontally in a row. Each of these depressions measures 3mm in diameter. They are each filled with a mixture of…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F78346
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount, harness fitting, or escutcheon of probable late Iron Age or early Roman date (200 BC – 200 AD).The mount is irregular in both plan and profile. In plan it is broadly semi circular with two projecting flat knops, one located at the top of the artefact and on located at the base. The knop at the bottom is small than that at the top. The front face of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear face is dished (convex). Rising from the centre of the fitting is a tapering broken projection. This is sub-circular in cross section and projects 8.7mm from the face of the…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F8C754
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy disc brooch with enamelled decoration of early Roman date (100-200 AD). The brooch is circular in plan. The front face is slightly dished (concave) and the rear is convex. The brooch measures 22.1mm diameter, is 1.6mm thick and weighs 4.54 grams. The front face of the brooch is decorated with a series of cast and enamelled features. The overall design is that of a sun. The centre of the brooch has a small circular recess, probably to hold enamel (which has since been lost). Around this recessed panel is a cast raised circular border with a series of five raised …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F94494
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 45 - 200AD. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D-shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a wide flared head to a broken edge below the mid-section moldings, but above the catch plate. The brooch measures 27.5mm in length, 10.2mm width, and is 11.8mm thick. It weighs 7.24 grams. The head of the brooch is sub oval in plan; this sub-oval area tapers into the bow of the brooch. The head of the brooch is relatively plain with no cast decoration. The reverse of the head is relatively flat with a cast…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FA4495
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (Dolphin) brooch of Roman date (1-100AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical and the end caps are missing. The axis bar, spring and pin are also missing. The possible remains of a rearward facing hook are present at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a pointed foot. On the rear of the bow is a sub triangular cast catch-plate. This develops from a small linear rib approximately halfway along the length of the bow. The e…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FAFD10
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (Dolphin) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical and one of the end caps is pierced (the other is missing). The possible remains of a rearward facing hook are present at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. The bow head is angular and hump-like and the profile of the bow is angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a broken point. On the reverse there is a small cast linear rib which starts below the bow. This probably would have f…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-FB3C21
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands) of early Roman date (80-120 AD. The wings are semi-cylindrical and both the end caps are pierced. The remains of a rearward facing hook are present at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. Under this reward facing hook is a cylindrical recess, probably to hold the external cord of the spring. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a broken point. The brooch measure…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FC1147
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (Dolphin) brooch of early Roman date (1-100 AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical and both the end caps are missing. The remains of a rearward facing hook are present at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a pointed foot. On the rear of the bow is a sub triangular cast catch-plate. This develops from a small linear rib. The edge of the catch plate is lost due to abrasion. The …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E4995
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval (14th Century) date. The strap end is sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The longitudinal edges are bevelled. The strap end is formed by folding a length of sheet metal lengthways. The fold extends from the base approximately ¾ of the length of one edge. The other ¼ is open and < shaped. The upper edge of the strap end is broken and abraded. The area at the top of the strap end where it would be riveted to the strap is missing. The bottom edge is again broken but was originally shaped. A small flattened sub cylindrical k…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A00176
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete three part copper alloy hinged and hooked book fitting (book clasp) of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1450-1600). The fitting is formed from three parts: two sheets of metal with pierced decoration, and a small hook on a long tang. All three of these elements are attached to a central hinge. The fitting measures 33.2mm length, 18.8mm width, is 7.7mm thick and weighs 6.57 grams. The rear plate of the fitting is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section. It has a number of intricate cut decorative motifs along both of its edges. One end terminates in a smal…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A29404
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy sword pommel dating from the Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) period, probably 900-1100 AD. The pommel is hollow, sub-oval in plan and sub-triangular in profile. The underside of the pommel is convex; each side is decorated with five cast stepped rounded lobes which increase in height towards the centre. The pommel measures 52.2mm in length, 26.7mm width and is 14.5mm thick. It weighs 58.32 grams. The top of the pommel has a sub circular hole (8.3mm x 8mm) in it and the base an oval hole (33.4mm x 10.2mm). These allow the tang of the sword to attach to the pommel. The …
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Saturday 17th March 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A2C958
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat (tuppence) of Elizabeth I minted London 1582-1583
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A3CD54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of either Edward I or II. Class 11 a 1 minted in London 1310 - c.1314
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A416A5
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
English Jetton probably dating to the reign of Edward I 1272-1307.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F760F3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring with engraved bezel of probable later medieval date (1400 – 1550 AD). The hoop of the finger ring is sub-circular (D shaped) in plan and D shaped in cross section. The hoop flares (expands) at the shoulders of the ring to form the bezel. The bezel is sub octagonal in plan (rectangular with short diagonal corners) and irregular in cross section. The underside of the bezel is concave as the inner edge of the loop is circular in plan. The hoop of the ring measures 26.2mm length, 27.1mm width, and is 3.5mm thick. The bezel measures 15.2mm length, 12.5mm widt…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F833D6
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
French Jetton probably of medieval date 1380-1500 AD
Created on: Monday 9th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-46C226
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Leaf shaped flint arrowhead of probable Middle Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date (2900 - 2150 BC). The arrowhead is sub-oval (tear-drop shaped) in plan and lentoid in cross section. It has been knapped from a light-mid grey translucent flint with a series of brown flecks within its matrix. It measures 37.3mm length, 16.9mm width, and is 5.3mm thick. It weighs 2.71 grams. Both faces (sides) have been pressure (ripple) flaked with small neat narrow facets. Much of this rippled surface has been flaked with skill. There is on large central bulbous hinge fracture in the centre of the arrow…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: HESH-48CC27
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable later medieval or post-medieval date (1450-1650). The fitting consists of a single looped frame which is sub rectangular in plan. On edge of this frame is D shaped flat projection with a series of linear cast lines on it. The fitting measures 28.4mm long, 18.7mm wide and is 4.6mm thick. It weighs 3.84 grams. The strap fitting is a mid green colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. Some of this patina has been chipped away probably by movement in the soil. No parallels for this example have been found, however, its…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: HESH-48DB65
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy single looped buckle frame of probable late medieval or post-medieval date (1450-1650). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (D shaped) in plan with a recessed side bar to which the pin (not present) would have fitted. In the centre of the buckle frame is a worn and slightly recessed pin rest. The buckle measures 65.2mm long, 26.3mm wide and is 3.1mm thick. It weighs 8.16 grams. The buckle is mid-brown green colour with a broken and uneven patina that covers all surfaces. The majority of this patina has been chipped away probably by movement in …
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-49B854
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast and wrought copper alloy open bracelet probably dating to either the Roman period or the late medieval / post-medieval periods (100-450 or 1450-1650 AD). The bracelet is formed from three lengths of oval sectioned copper alloy wire twisted together to form one ‘rope like’ length. The diameter of the individual wires is 2.1mm width x 1.8mm thickness. The two terminals of the bracelet are formed by joining the three ends of the wire together. The terminals are sub-rectangular and taper to rounded points. The bracelet is sub-oval in plan and measures 76.2mm length and 60.4mm widt…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-4A2380
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of an extremely small copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (dolphin) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical with pierced wing / end caps. The wing caps are incomplete; therefore the axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. There is the remains of a small rearward facing hook at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a broken point below the head. The break is not recent. The brooch measures 10.4mm length, 15.8mm width, a…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4A7637
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a small copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical with pierced wing / end caps. The wing caps are incomplete; therefore the axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The remains of a small rearward facing hook is present at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a broken point below the head. The break is not recent. The brooch measures 13.7mm length, 11.9mm width, and is…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4ABDB3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a small copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical with pierced wing / end caps. The wing caps are incomplete; therefore the axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The remains of a small rearward facing hook is present at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. There is a large sub-oval concave depression in-between the two wings. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in section. It tapers to a broken point below the head. The break…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4AE602
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (dolphin) brooch of Roman date (43-150AD). The wings are semi-cylindrical with pierced wing / end caps. The wing caps are complete; but the axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. There is the remains of a small rearward facing hook at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular. The bow is triangular in section. It tapers to a broken point below the head. The break is not recent. The brooch measures 14.5mm length, 30.7mm width, and is 12.3mm thick. It weighs 6.47 gram…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5977E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver denarius of Caracalla (198-217 AD) probably minted between 201-206 AD
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5A73E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable silver soldino minted in Venice between 1400 - 1413. Moneyer? Michael Steno.
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5AE5C8
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy (bronze) socketed axe. The fragment consists of the cutting edge and lower blade of a mid to late Bronze Age axe (1500 - 800 BC). The axe fragment is sub-rectangular in plan with a slight curved (convex) cutting edge. The sides, adjacent to the cutting edge, taper inwards towards the break. In profile the fragment is sub-triangular (wedge shaped). The fragment measures 52.8mm width, 29.5mm length, and is 14.3mm thick. It weighs 67.91 grams. The convex cutting edge of the axe fragment, although corroded and abraded, is worn suggesting it was h…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5B0FE0
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap end with a stylised zoomorphic terminal of later early medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date, 750 - 1000 AD. The strap-end is sub-rectangular in plan with two parallel sides which flare and taper along the length; these terminate in a blunt point. The profile is sub-rectangular but slightly curved; the cross section is also sub-rectangular. The strap end measures 42.6mm in length, maximum width 15.3mm width, and it is 3.5mm thick. The strap-end weighs 6.4 grams. The majority of the strap is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the strap junction terminal which …
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5B3970
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut voided short cross halfpenny of William I 'the lion' of Scotland (1165-1214). The coin was probably minted between 1205? and 1230. It fits into the Seaby clasification Short Cross Phase B
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5D6B07
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is irregular in both plan and profile. It is cast in one piece and composed of several elements. The central design is a square shaped raised projection with a cast knop at each corner. From the base of the four sides of the central square are four further projections forming an irregular cross. Each axis of the cross has a T shaped finial / terminal. All of these terminals and knops have been broken or distorted by abrasion and movement in the top soil. The reverse of the pendant has a large…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5DBD53
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Preserved near complete leather purse dating from the Late Medieval or early Post Medieval period, probably c. 1400 – 1650. The purse has been constructed from three pieces of leather: a separate front, back and pocket with an additional leather drawstring tie. The front piece has an attached stitched pocket. The back piece has an integral loop at the top in order to secure the purse to a belt or similar, and is composed of thinner leather than the front and the pocket pieces. The sides have been stitched together using a running stitch composed of a single coarse S-spun thread. Af…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5E2177
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount of later early medieval date (950 - 1200 AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub-triangular (irregular pentagon) in plan with a slight convex (domed) front and a concave rear face. The edges of the mount are slightly beveled. At regular intervals along the edge of the mount are small sub-triangular projections or knops. In profile the mount is sub-rectangular (D Shaped) and in cross section the mount is arched (C shaped). On the lower bottom edge of the body are two pierced holes. These are situated below, and respect, the main decorative motifs. Thes…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5E3A13
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount of later early medieval date (950 - 1200 AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub-triangular in plan with a slight convex (domed) front and a concave rear face. The upper part of the fitting is missing. The left side of the mount is also damaged, however, the metal here is much thinner tan on the opposite side. The edges of the mount are slightly beveled. In profile the mount is sub-rectangular (D Shaped) and in cross section the mount is arched (C shaped). The entire mount has been designed with a series of four perforated panels each di…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 25th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5F3545
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting (strap union or strap end) of Medieval date (1200-1400). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It consists of a lozenge (diamond) shaped strap junction with a cast sub-oval hole through it (measuring 10.1mm x 7.4mm). This lozenge tapers into a narrow bar with a cast molded collar and then expands into a similar shaped terminal. The terminal is broadly cruciform in shape with the bottom axis being slightly longer than the other three. Each of the three cross axis has a small irregular rounded knop at the termina…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2005
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6D38B3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the bow of a copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 45 - 200AD. The fragment is sub-oval in plan and D shaped in cross section. It has a series of three cast sub circular (D-shaped) moldings along the length. The central of these is relatively large and projects further than the others. The reverse of the fragment is flat and undecorated. The fragment measures 18.2mm in length, 7.2mm width, and is 5.4mm thick. It weighs 1.95 grams. The fragment is of a light - mid green colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Where the patina has…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-690900
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix of medieval date (1250-1400). The die is roughly circular in plan with a diameter of 19.8mm. The reverse rises to a height of 24.8mm terminating in a triangular perforated loop. The body of the matrix is a pedestal formed from seven tapering sides. This terminates in a series of molded bands and the loop. The seal matrix weighs 7.33 grams. The die depicts a hare riding an animal, probably a dog, bareback. The dog and the hare are facing / advancing right. The hare is sat upright astride the midriff of the dog with its ears flattene…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2005
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme Lacy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A66DE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy buckle of medieval date (1300 - 1500). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross section. There is no recess for the pin. Attached to the rear of the buckle is an incomplete rectangular folded lead alloy sheet which acts as a belt plate. Through the rear of the plate is a single rivet hole. This would have been used to attach the leather strap to the buckle. There is some iron corrosion around this rivet hole which might suggest that the rivet was made of iron. The pin is missing. The buckle frame measures 21.5mm length, 19.8mm width and is 4…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
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