Record ID: HESH-53714D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman phallic mount. The object is convex and 'T-shaped' in plan, the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles project at a right angle from either side of the phallus with an oblique grooves separating the rounded testicles from the base of the phallus. The reverse is concave, with a single square-sectioned pin at the centre. There remains  much of the white metal coating on the front of the object. Length: 33.24mm. &…
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68C7A1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked sword belt mount of probable post medieval date (1600-1750 AD). The mount is irregular in plan being broadly oval with two sub-rectangular knops at either end. It is D shaped in cross section. The front of the mount has beveled edges and a convex profile. The hook is formed from a relatively thick D shaped projection which is bent back upon itself to create a U shaped hook. The hook has been broken approximately ¾ along its length. The other projection is at the opposite end of the mount and is relatively flat with a single pierced hole. This hole would origi…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-9DAA6B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy enamelled mount of Medieval (1150-1250) date. The mount is broadly rectangular in form with a smaller three dimensional integrally cast anthropomorphic head projecting from the mid-point of the upper edge. In cross section the mount is C shaped with a hollow back. The projecting head is relatively small but well cast with distinct ridges representing hair or possibly a cowl. The eye sockets are sunken with the eyes themselves being dark blue/black glass pellet inserts. The nose is rounded and the mouth indistinct. The neck is slender and conjoins with the top of th…
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-098CE8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount of Roman date. This mount, which depicts a stylised lion's head, has several parallels on the PAS database - see, for example, ESS-902974 and BH-595E03. The nature of the fixings (see below) suggest it is probably a furniture escutcheon. A similar fitting, albeit from the handle of a metal vessel, was found in excavations at Verulamium (see Frere, 1972, fig. 43, no. 141) and the piece is also comparable to the smaller lion-headed casket mounts of the 1st century AD (see Borrill in Partridge, 1998, p. 320). The mount is umbonate in form (being oval in plan and D…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: HESH-089EA8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount with round knop finial of Roman 'military' date c. AD50-150. The body of the mount is rectangular in plan and cross section - integrally cast from the lower edge extends a copper alloy ball like knop At the base of the strap fitting prior to the knop is a transvered D shaped bar. There is no cast or incised decoration present however the upper surface has an applied mid grey coloured tinned or silvered surface. From the mid point on the reverse a single cast projection / spike extends. The upper edge is broken. The mount is a mid-grey green colour with well f…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-37C2DC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy circular mount or escutcheon plate from a large piece of furniture, door, ches​​​​​​​t or possibly carriage of post medieval date. The mount is circular in plan, although one edge has been folded back upon itself. The upper edge is decorated with compass drawn concentric circles two of which are filled with punched annulet stamps forming distinctive concentric bands. The plate is pierced at its mid-point by an irregular hole - this is flanked by two punched sub-rectangular holes all of which respect the decoration. The reverse is plain and undecorate…
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-055D56
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt mount or buckle plate of probably high medieval date (1200-1400). The plate is broadly square in plan and is slightly curved in profile. It is pierced irregularly in four places (diameter 2.0mm) with a small copper alloy rivet remaining in one of the holes. The upper face is decorated with a lion or mythical beast - most probably a dragon - engraved onto the surface. The beast has four feet with one front and one rear leg raised in the attitude of walking / advancing left. The tail is raised and looped back upon itself (or possibly depicts segmented wings?) Th…
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton Wafer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C48191
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bovine (bulls head) vessel / bucket mount dated to the later Iron Age / Early Roman period 300 BC - 300 AD. The style of this example is more likely to be early Roman in date and be attributed to a long lived 'Celtic' or 'Native' Iron Age or Romano-British trend. The mount is an irregular triangular shape in plan and an irregular triangular wedge shape in cross section. The sides of the mount are faceted and the rear face is concave with an irregular cell shaped depression. The front face of the mount (bull) is most elaborately decorated. The top edge of the bul…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E2C79
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (mount) or belt plate fragment of probable medieval date (AD 1100-1350). The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan and domed in profile. The upper surface has a cast design which has been gilded and also design detailing has been pierced. The upper surface is both eroded and corroded and much of the detail is lost; the cast design is intricate and most probably a quadruped (whose feet are depicted as paws) facing left with a spiral shaped tail and forward facing head. In many ways it is similar to that of a lion standing. The voids between the animal ha…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9D66CF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (mount) of probable high medieval date (AD 1050-1200). The flat plate is a lozenge (diamond) shape in plan and rectangular in cross section. The upper surface has been gilded and the applied surface is well preserved, whilst the reverse face has a much decayed gilded surface. The plate is pierced five times in a symmetrical pattern (one hole in each corner and a further hole at the centre). All bar one of these rivet holes is filled with the remains of a dome headed copper alloy rivet. The four examples positioned around the edge are relatively small …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-52BE9F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy enamelled Iron Age (100BC - AD 80) mount, stud, dangler or decorative fitting. The fitting is broadly circular in plan with a cast and inlaid upper surface, The reverse face is incomplete; projecting from the mid-point is a bifurcated stem which is broken and eroded - its inner surface is a rounded U shape possibly suggesting it fitted onto a small chord or rod. Each bifurcated arm is D shaped in cross section. The design on the upper surface comprises a central raised cast design which is curvi-linear in shape - being best described as an inverted S shape formed o…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
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Record ID: HESH-356984
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A decorative cut lead alloy sheet of uncertain function or date - probably late medieval / post medieval (AD 1300-1600). The plate is broadly triangular in shape having one edge deliberately rolled over to form a U shaped edge. The upper part has been deliberately cut to shape with a rectangular tab extending from the outer edge. The long edge on the front face is decorated with what remains of a double incised line with a rocker arm zig zag pattern between. Along the lower edge and break are small circular holes which may have been for pins / sewn holes for attaching the plate to ano…
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2016
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Record ID: HESH-D31351
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy zoomorphic mount or figurine in the form of a stylised fish or dolphin. The figure consists of the head facing right with a slightly rounded open mouth. The upper part of the jaw is thicker and more prominent than the lower half. The figure has a large eye consisting of an oval shaped pellet set in an oval shaped groove. The body of the figurine has an arched back which curves and tapers to a broken terminal. Other examples on the database suggest that the body would have then terminated in a forked tail. The lead is a mid-greyish cream colour. This is ve…
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-DF04F3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount of probable Early Medieval date with possible parallels to belt plates of the 6th century AD. The object is broadly sub-rectangular with an integral raised central square shaped knop. Surrounding this central knop is an irregular design of slightly raised pellets which is then bordered on all sides by a raised linear band. The reverse face has sub rectangular cast rivets in each corner. The object has a mid-green patina across all surfaces. The style of the object could be seen as imitating more elaborate belt fitting styles of the period which can be seen in…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: HESH-DEF977
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy lion headed mount, of probable Post Medieval date (1500-1750 AD). The mount is sub oval in plan and cross section.The domed front face is decorated with a modelled lions head surrounded with a flowing mane. The detail of the face and mane have been abraded, but it is possible to identify the eyes, nose and mouth of the lion. The back of the mount is plain and undecorated. Covering around 30% of the reverse face is the remnants of a corroded iron wire. The mount is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The iron attachments on the…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: HESH-DEF886
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy lion headed mount, of probable Post Medieval date (1500-1750 AD). The mount is sub oval in plan and broadly 'D' shaped in cross section. The domed front face is decorated with a modelled lions head surrounded with a flowing mane. The detail of the face and mane have been abraded, but it is possible to identify the eyes and nose of the lion. The back of the mount is plain and undecorated and contains a deep linear ridge which may have once housed an iron attachment. The mount is a light cream colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar …
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
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Record ID: HESH-562F53
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount in the shape of a leaping boar realised in three dimensions of probable early Roman date (AD 50-200). The boar extends from a sub-circular plate whose edges are rolled back upon themselves. From the centre of the plate - being integrally cast - extends the head and front body of a boar. This is broadly wedge (triangular) shaped. The head and front legs are shown as is the neck and upper back. The figure seems to leap from the plate with its two front feet arching outwards - the lower leg is distorted on one side and lost on the other. The mouth is wide open a…
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-952DC5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy vessel mount / escutcheon of probable later Roman date (200-450 AD). The mount is a pointed oval shape in plan with the lower tip missing. In cross section the mount is broadly D with a distinct slightly U shaped concave reverse. The base of the mount was lost in antiquity and the broken edge although worn and abraded was patinated. The upper surface is relatively flat and undecorated; from the tip a single D shaped loop projects. This is cast in one piece and joins the base plate. The loop is pierced with an oval shaped hole. The reverse face is slight…
Created on: Friday 19th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6AD9B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar mount of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1650). The mount is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. One terminal is missing / lost - the broken edge is old abraded and patinated. In plan the mount is broadly rectangular with the two long sides tapering and flaring along the length. At the centre of the bar is a swollen bulge delimited by two cast transverse notches. The surviving terminal is rounded. From the reverse face a small stub-like projection is present. This is all that remains of a spike which would have been …
Created on: Monday 28th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-476771
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case: 2012 T517 Findspot: 'Ross area', Herefordshire Date: 19th century onwards Description: Circular boss with raised rosette in centre and flange with three beads at each side, remains of possible fitting at one edge. Discussion: This appears to be a fragment of a piece of traditional or regional jewellery and unlikely to be earlier than 19th century. Dimensions: Length: 29.63mm Diameter: 24.69mm Thickness: 1.36mm Weight: 7.4g The find dates to later than 1712 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. Judy Rudoe C…
Created on: Friday 21st December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'western-under-penyard', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-B98BB5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy enamelled heraldic harness mount / stud of probable 14th-century date. The front of the mount is sub-triangular (shield-shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The edges of the shield are slightly bevelled. The reverse of the shield has an integrally moulded spike, which is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section. This spike is broken and patinated suggesting damage in antiquity. A single U shaped notch is present on the upper edge of the spike - approximately 1/2 way along its length - it is possible this is deliberate rather than happenstance. The d…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-521B63
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper mount / stud of probable medieval date (1400-1550). The head of the mount is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross-section. The upper face is domed (convex) in profile and the edges are eroded. The head measures 12.1mm in length, 10.7mm in width, and it is 3.0mm thick. It is decorated with an inlaid design - possibly of gilding; the design comprises three lines which divide the head evenly into six equal triangle. The reverse of the mount is concave and has an integrally moulded spike, which is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section. The spike is distorted by …
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.

Record ID: HESH-4D8E64
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount of probable Roman, medieval or post medieval date (50-400 AD/ 1300-1700 AD). The mount is a sinuous S shape in plan with a domed D-shaped cross section. There is no evidence of an applied or cast decorative surface. The reverse of the mount is slightly hollow with one central pin. This pin is broken; it has a square shaped cross-section. On the lower part of the mount, close to one edge, are several pits which are probably casting flaws / air bubbles. The mount is a mid green colour and has been abraded and rolled in the plough soil causing it to become slight…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Credenhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-272C18
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete eroded cast lead or lead alloy lion headed mount, of probable Post Medieval date (1500-1750 AD). The mount is sub oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The domed front face is decorated with a modelled lions head surrounded with a flowing mane. The detail of the face and mane have been abraded, but it is possible to identify the eyes, nose and mouth of the lion. The back of the mount is plain, flat, and undecorated. At the centre are two grooves (one horizontal the other vertical) with the remnants of a corroded iron wire at the base. The mount is a light to mid gr…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-52C2E2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy zoomorphic or possible anthropomorphic mount or stud of medieval date (1200 - 1450 AD). The stud is irregular in plan being broadly rectangular in shape with a small triangular projection from the lower edge. In profile the stud is D shaped and in cross section it is broadly convex. The front face of the mount is domed whilst the rear is concave. From the centre of the rear face a small oval cross sectioned stud extends. This is broken and distorted / bent as a result of movement in the ploughsoil. The front face of the mount is decorated with cast and incised decor…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Marcle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CA3584
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragmentary cast copper alloy mount, probably from a piece of harness or possibly furniture, of later medieval or early post medieval date. Originally the mount would have been oval in plan, the surviving fragment is an irregular semi-circle. It is sub-rectangular in section. The front face of the mount has a thick outer rim or band, within this is a cast design of irregular vertical ribs - that splay slightly from top to bottom. Between the ribs is the remains of an applied mineralised surface, possibly decayed black colouring (although it does not look like decayed ni…
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burghill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-363666
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular section of cast copper alloy mount, most probably from the decorative tip of a strap plate from a box or piece of furniture dated to the later medieval period (1200-1500 AD). The plate is broadly sub-rectangular with a tapered round pointed tip / terminal. In cross section the plate is D shaped. The long edges are stepped near the blunted terminal, and expand slightly along their lengths. The upper face has suffered from corrosion and lamination of patina, almost all the original surface is lost. It is likely the upper surface was decorated; however all that can now be s…
Created on: Friday 16th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-51EB31
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked mount of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1350-1650 AD). The mount is sub-rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The front of the mount has bevelled edges and a convex profile. The hook is formed from the pointed terminal of the mount being bent back upon itself forming an even U shaped hook. The tip of the hook flares to form a oval shaped knop - possible leaf shaped. The upper edge of the mount is lost. The upper body of the mount has been pierced in two places. These holes hold small copper alloy rivets to attach the mount to a str…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-85A2D2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy mount with inlaid enamel cells of unknown function dating from early within the Roman period (c. 60-150 AD). It is unclear due to the lack of functional information which direction the mount was aligned (vertically or horizontally). The mount has been illustrated (by Candy Stevens) as being horizontal, however it now seems likely that it may have been applied vertically. In this description the mount is described vertically, with the widest end upmost. The mount is moulded in three dimensions being broadly rectangular in plan, it tapers along its length and both …
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B53141
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy mount of unknown function dated to the later Early Medieval period (c.1000-1100). The mount is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section; the edges are slightly bevelled. The mount consists of a series of small lobes tapering and expanding along its edges. The upper lobe is pierced with a single countersunk hole (2.6mm diameter). The body of the mount is pierced by two smaller rivet holes, both filled with the remains of the copper alloy rivets, the heads and shanks of which are lost. The rivet holes are countersunk (having a diameter of 1.7mm) …
Created on: Friday 17th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B5DCD1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bar mount of probable later medieval date (1300-1500). The mount is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a large circular boss at the mid point; in cross section it is D shaped. The central domed boss is pierced with an irregular circular cast hole, which is centrally positioned. The two arms that extend both have flared terminals. These are pierced with small rivet holes; these holes seem to have been created by drilling from the rear on the mount (hole at the front is 1.4mm, at the rear is 2.7mm and the profile is distinctly conical). The remains of a copper alloy …
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5D27A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 48 Modern: An folded silver foil from a walking stick cane. Hallmarks consist of an Anchor (Birmingham), Lion (standard mark), and date mark 'b' in rounded square surround. These are consistent with a date of 1901. Two other marks are present, either belonging to the maker or the owner of the artefact. These marks are a lozenge surround, with the letter H over the letters HB. Below the lozenge are the initials L B. As this artefact has been dated to 1901 using the hallmark, it is less than 300 years old, and does not come under the requirements of the Treasu…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0E5426
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast and wrought copper alloy sheet mount probably a buckle plate or possibly a book fitting of Medieval date (1200 - 1400 AD). The mount is an irregular rectangular shape in plan with slightly waisted centre and expanded corners. It is a distorted rectangular shape in profile. The surviving original edges of the fitting are bevelled / faceted. The front face of the fitting is decorated with a simple border of small incised zig-zag lines created by a rocker arm technique. There is no evidence of a more elaborate incised internal design or a gilt or other applied surface. The plate is …
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 17th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kimbolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D48367
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 24 Iron Age: A cast copper alloy bucket mount, in the shape of a bull's head. It is a heavily corroded triangular shaped bucket mount. It has a flat profile with recessed bosses at all three corners. A ridge is present along the back on the reverse of the item. The horns curve inwards. Length: 36.8mm Width: 30.7mm Thickness: 12.6mm (max) Thickness: 7.5mm (min) Weight: 32.0 grams Artefact has been photographed.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 1', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-F09065
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded, cast copper alloy mount of unknown date (50-1800) - most probably Medieval (1200-1450). The mount is incomplete, it compromises a relatively thin incomplete quatrefoil plate from which extends a large square sectioned bar that terminates in a turned knop. The upper plate has a saltire cross formed from cast depressions on the plate and the surface seems to have been originally gilded with a white metal. The edges of the plate are heavily abraded but seem to be scalloped. The projection on the reverse is substantial .A function apart from being a decorative mount can…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbots', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-901D50
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy looped mount, possibly a furniture eschetcheon, of later post medieval or early modern date (1650-1800). In plan the mount is best described as pelta shaped, being formed from two oval lobes. In cross section the mount is sub-rectangular. The lower part of the front face of the mount is folded back upon itself to form a U shaped hook; however the upper part now broken seems to be rolled back upon itself to form a figure-of-eight. It is possible that the hook could have held a drawer handle or similar. The front face is decorated with a cast high relief design consist…
Created on: Friday 4th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A6F3D4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fleur de lis shaped mount, with a series of decorative lines on the upper face inlayed with either a blackened niello or silver wire. The mount probably dates to later 10th or 12th century AD (1000-1200 AD). The mount is 28.60mm in length, 20.13mm width and is 7.15mm thick. It weighs 9.3 grams. The mount is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with two projecting curvilinear spurs. It is D shaped in cross section. The overall design consists of a central spike with similar projecting spurs either side. This provides it with a fleur de lis or plum…
Created on: Monday 24th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-407E14
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy mount in the form of a stylished fish or dolphin. The dolphin has an arched back, with the slightly forked tail bending round to meet the back. This is very similar to Roman depictions of the dolphin. Under the head, it is flattened to form a basic base, it is possible that this area formed an attachment area to another object. The casting seam is visible on the internal curve of the arched back. It measures 48.63mm in length, 34.64mm height and is 11.64mm thick. It weighs 59.2 grams. There is currently still a degree of debate over the dating a…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9732B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy zoomorphic mount or stud of medieval date (1200 - 1450 AD). The mount is broadly sub-triangular in plan being D shape in cross section. The front face of the mount is domed whilst the rear is relatively. From the centre of the rear face a small oval cross sectioned rivet or stud extends; this is broken and distorted / bent as a result of movement in the ploughsoil. The rivet seems to be present on the upper face of the mount as a badly abraded recess; this suggests that it is a two part mount rather than cast in one piece. The front face of the mount is decorate…
Created on: Tuesday 11th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1F8A76
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount or stud of probable later early medieval or medieval date (700-1200 AD). The mount is incomplete being formed from a round disc like head with an integral cast fitting set at an angle of 90 degrees from the rear face of the mount. The end of this fitting is broken and so it is difficult to say whether it would have fitted into either a piece of furniture, book or harness. The head of the mount is broadly circular (although abraded and now irregular) in plan, it has bevelled edges and is slight D shaped in cross section. The front face is decorated with a wid…
Created on: Friday 24th April 2009
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.