Record ID: WMID-1C3FE5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of The Eastern Group (Mackreth 2011, 78-80) dating to the Roman period (c. AD 80-120). Around 75% of the brooch is present. The pin, catchplate and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch consists of the head complete with wings and coiled spring in place with the spring chord running through the loop on the top of the head. The spring has eight coils. The wings are undecorated. The loop on top of the head accommodating the spring chord extends down the head and along the top of the b…
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-0DF698
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver plated forgery of a halfcrown of William III (1694-1702), dating to AD 1696-1699 copying an uncertain mint. See Spink (2000: 323-5) nos 3477-3496. Silver plate on copper alloy core. Coin is extremely worn.  Overall dimensions: 31.39mm in diameter, 1.63mm in thickness and 9.35g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-0D79D0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative, Polden Hill type brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75-175). The remains of the brooch consist of the head with wings complete but worn, and the partial bow. All other features are now missing. The reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the now missing spring mechanism. The bow tapers from the head but terminates in a worn break above the foot. Very little detail survives on the brooch owing to abrasion, though it was unlikely the brooch was decorated. The object has a mid-green patina. A comp…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-CB9280
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy figurine, dating to the Roman period (c. 43-410 AD). The figurine is of high quality, but incomplete and worn, missing much of the finer surface detail and multiple limb elements. Both the arms are broken above the elbows, the left leg ends in a break above the knee while the right leg ends in a break just above the ankle. The figurine is cast three-dimensionally and depicts a standing, young, male nude. The figurine is well modelled and executed in a classical style, with mostly realistic (if idealised) proportions. The head is turned slightly to the f…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-3B7826
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date (c. 1200- 1400 AD). The pendant is convex (with a concave reverse) and roughly discoidal with a 13.3mm long integral perforated attachment plate projecting from the top of the pendant. The original surface of the pendant is largely missing, and the surface of the whole is badly corroded. No trace of decoration can be seen but it may have originally been gilded. No. 23, pg. 23 in Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue: Part 1 (Saunders,1991) is a similar example. Length: 25.2mm Width: 11.7mm …
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WAW-2479A8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged gilded, copper alloy shield buckle plate. Probably Medieval. The buckle plate is folded around the strap bar and a hole for a pin. The folded section is 12.63mm long, and the buckle plate is 5.37mm thick at the fold. There are three rivets in situ, with two being near the fold and one at the apex of the triangle. The upper face of the plate is decorated with a floral design and appears to be gilded, whilst the reverse is undecorated. It is somewhat corroded and damaged, as there are fractures along one of the folds and there is a bend in the buckle plate near t…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-718A18
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 80 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the upper part of the bow and wings. The lower half of the bow, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. A rectangular groove is present at the reverse of the head alo…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: HESH-E3AF5F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to an abraded point, the foot knop is lost. The head of the brooch is complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. The bar is broken and abraded and the spring and pin are lost. There is no evidence of a head loop, plate or spike. The head of the brooch is not decorated. The bow of…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-DF6B4A
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stud or mount dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300- 1650). The head of the object is quatrefoil in plan and each quarter is domed. Two of the domes are partial, having worn or broken away in antiquity. The reverse of the head is hollow and has an integral, sub-circular sectioned shank protruding from the centre. The shank tapers to a blunt point. The object has a mottled light green patina. For comparable examples see Egan and Pritchard (2002: 185) no. 943 and PAS record PUBLIC-168798. The object measures 32mm in length, 23mm…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2021
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Record ID: GLO-685D3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-6859C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-685417
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-683FF6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver plated copper core contemporary copy for a radiate of Valerian I, this coin dates to AD 253-260 (period 12) […]VALE[RIANVS AVG], radiate draped bust right / OR[IENS AVGG], radiate Sol walking left, holding whip and raising right hand The is a hole pierced at about 1 o’clock of the obverse. This appears to have accelerated the corrosion of the cooper resulting in the loss of the silver plating from the centre of the obverse and reverse.
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-68156D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a coin of Domitian, possibly a Dupondius or As that has been cut in to a quarte (Period 4) laureate head right [...]OMI[…] / possible figure standing [...]
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: GLO-571A42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy radiate of Victorinus dated to 268-270 AD. Obverse: [IMP C VICTORINVS PF] AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right Reverse: [LAE]TIT[IA AVG N] Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th January 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-FDA262
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Divus Constantius I, issued postumusly during the reign of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 307-308 (Reece Period 15). MEMORIA FELIX reverse type, depicting an altar, lighted and garlanded, with an eagle on either side. Mint of Trier. RIC VI Treveri 789.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Record ID: LIN-F7923B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman brooch, Colchester Derivative, dating to c.AD 75-150. Semi-cylindrical wings with an empty casement. The pin, catchplate and the lower portion of the foot are missing. The curved bow springs from the centre of the wings; the wings are decorated with circumferential grooves at both ends. On both sides of the bow, where the bow meets the wings, is a circumferentially grooved decoration. The bow terminates with a broken blunt point. Very worn and corroded. Surviving measurements: 21.34 mm in length, 29.39 mm in width (wings), 9.26 mm in th…
Created on: Friday 20th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2021
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Record ID: LIN-E6E91D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on a prow holding shield and sceptre. Mint of Trier. cf. RIC VII, p. 215, no. 530. Thickness: 1.69 mm Weight: 1.27g Diameter: 15.73 mm
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 27th October 2021
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Record ID: LIN-E6BC55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting she-wolf suckling twins. Trier mint. Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma left Obverse inscription: [VRBS ROMA] Reverse description: She-wolf suckling twins Mint mark: TR[P] Thickness: 1.39 mm Weight: 1.02g Diameter: 13.27 mm
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2021
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Record ID: WAW-57C598
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring dating to the Medieval or Post Medieval period (c. AD 1100 - 1800). The object is circular in plan and in cross-section with no decorative features. The ring has a dark green patina. Rings such as these are very common finds and may have had a variety of uses. They may have been part of horse-harness, or used for the suspension of vessels, or as curtain-rings (Geake, Finds Recording Guide https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/). Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: WAW-7369B2; SWYOR-D858E8; and WAW-0B58…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th July 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-31C923
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age bronze socketed axe fragment of indeterminate type and of Wilburton-Wallington, Ewart Park or Llyn Fawr metalworking industries dated to c. 1,150 – 600BC The fragmentary cast axe is represented by a blade fragment only (with a surviving length of 30.5mm, a maximum thickness of 12.4mm and a weight of 30.2g). At the top of the fragment is the base of the socket of sub-rectangular form (28.8mm x 5.2mm and with a maximum surviving depth of 7.6mm), broken in antiquity. The socket is wedge-shaped, converging towards its base. A small length of the sides survive (19mm)…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
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Record ID: HESH-DDA2DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the lower bow and foot of a cast copper alloy brooch most probably of Roman date (AD50-350). The alloy of the metal is relatively unusual seeming to be heavily leaded creating a very grey coloured alloy. The form of the brooch comprises an angular bow which has transverse ribs terminating in a large moulded D shaped bead from which an oval shaped foot descends. The reverse of the foot is flat and abraded but seems originally to have a small vertical rib that formed a slight catch plate. The upper bow and head of the brooch is lost. There is no evidence of an inlaid or …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B5C14D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with an abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. All surfaces have a distinct filed surface. There is no evidence of an iron twanger, but there is a rectangular recess where it would have sat. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-46C89D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy terret ring dating from the late Iron age to early Roman periods, c. 50 BC -150 AD. The fragment consists of a projecting sub oval collar from which at one end protrudes part of the narrow rectangular strap-bar and at the other end a remnant of the main circular loop. Both of the broken ends are abraded and like the main body of the object have a mid green patina which would suggest the the break was made in antiquity. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the late Iron Age to Early Roman period. Weight: 9.61gms. Over…
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-379956
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Roman nummus, possibly of Carausius (AD286 -293) Obverse radiate bust right, Legend illegible. Reverse: possibly Pax standing. Weight: 1.72gms. Diameter: 19.12mm. Axis 5
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3777ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Probably DIANA LVCIFERA, S C, reverse type depicting Diana standing right holding transverse lighted torch in both hands. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III, p. 344, no. 1630. Weight: 11.87gms. Diameter: 27.58mm Axis 7 oclock
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-095BF7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, post medieval (1550-1700), belt mount or strap fitting. The mount is flat in profile and roughly symmetrical about its length. The outline shape consists of a tear drop body with smaller tri-lobed shapes at each end. On the rear there is a prong at each end for fixing the mount to a leather belt. The mount has a mid green patina over a red brown core. Length 23mm, width 8mm, thickness of plate 1.5mm, weight 1.2g. Depth with prongs 7mm.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-093DF6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast cooper-alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded floral decoration, c1550-c1650. Length 31mm, width 25mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 3.5g Similar examples are listed in Whitehead (1997 republished 2003) in his catalogue, good parallels are Cat Nos: 397, 399 and 403-4
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-09016C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of the external loop of a later medieval or post medieval buckle frame. The fragment is lentoid and thickened in the middle. A notch is present on one edge and it is possible that this is an artefact of movement in the soil rather than a rest for the pin. The fragment has a thick green well formed surface patina. Length 8mm, width 20mm, thickness 3.6mm, weight 1.7g.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-08807E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A robust strap slide / tensioning loop most probably from a piece of harness of later post medieval date. The artefact comprises a rectangular bar with an irregular double looped D shaped frame extending from the mid-point. The loops comprise an exterior D shape with a rectangular slot behind. The loop and bar is a mid-dark green colour with a well formed surface patina. Length 31mm, width 38mm, thickness 4.4 mm, weight 11.1g.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BAFE25
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment most probably from a Saddle Pommel of post medieval date (AD 1500-1720). The fragment is sub-rectangular with a domed terminal and C shaped convex cross section. The upper face is decorated with a series of verticle lines which are contained within a incised double border that extends circumferentially around the lower edge. The fragment has a large crescent shaped removal on the lower edge that seems deliberate and then the lower edge is broken and incomplete. The fragment is a mid green colour with an uneven patina. More information can be seen…
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A74C8E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section; whereas the hook is sub-triangular (D shaped). The hooked terminal has been formed by bending the upper part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. This hook is undecorated and tapers slightly along its length terminating in a broken edge. The upper part of the hook flares into the decorated body of the strap fitting. The…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A71508
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Medieval copper alloy single loop sub-triangular buckle dated c AD 1250-1400. The outer edge of the buckle frame is expanded and terminates in a blunted point that is flanked by two small nub-like projections creating an irregular trefoil shaped moulding. The opposing edge has a narrowed and offset strap bar with two terminal knops on either edge. The upper surface of the buckle is decorated with a recessed pin rest flanked by horizontal grooves. The two sides are decorated with opposing diagonal bands of rockerarm incised decoration. The back of the brooch is plain . …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-90308A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The remains of a cast copper alloy annular buckle ring of medieval date AD1150-1650. Maximum outer diameter 20mm Maximum inner diameter 13.4mm Thickness 2.6mm, maximum frame width 4.3mm. Weight1.3g.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-900690
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of cast and turned copper alloy vessel comprising part of the rim and side wall 5% of rim giving an approximate 30cm opening diameter. Width 51mm, height 43mm, thickness 2mm. Weight 29.5g.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-8FDCA4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The leg from a later medieval or post medieval metal vessel. The foot is out-turned and the surface is pitted. The exterior patina is poorly formed and the surface has sooted deposits Length 59mm, width 34mm, thickness 15mm. Weight 80.4g.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-92E2B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast Aesica type brooch dating to the early Roman period (c. AD 60 to 80) : The fragment is heavily rolled / abraded and almost all detail is lost. It seems that the undecorated wings are semi-cylindrical in plan with no evidence of wing caps, the spring and pin are lost. A large spinal ridge descend the bow dividing the brooch into two parts. The upper part is pierced with a single hole that would have held the upper chord of the spring. The lower bow, catch plate and foot are all lost. The surface of the brooch has a poor light green patina and there is…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-29700B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Polden Hill brooch of Roman date AD. 80-120. The brooch is complete having lost one wing and both pierced end-caps. The brooch is also broken across the lower bow and the foot knop is lost. The head of the bow is hump like and the spring, pin and axis bar are all lost. A cast rib that forms the catch plate extends on the reverse of the bow below the head , the external edge of this is lost. There is no evidence of decoration present and the brooch has a mid-green colour with a well formed surface patina. Weight 7.6g. Length 30mm. Width 15mm. W…
Created on: Friday 5th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-122311
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A provincial 17th century farthing struck by the cloth merchant or tailor Lawrence Ambery of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Obverse: A pair of shears Inscription: LAWRENCE AMBREY Reverse: initials L A within field Inscription: OF . TEWKESBVRY Williamson: 171
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyonshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-16B3EC
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap distributor / link for a horse harness fitting of later Early Medieval date. The fitting has a flat back and rounded front, it had two loops for straps, connected via a rectangular bar to either side of a barrel shaped central boss. There is a thin groove either side of the boss. The object is missing most of both loops due to ancient breaks. The central boss has a hollowed rear, and the side bars a central groove. The fitting had a green patina over the brown metal. The remains are 44mm long, 12mm wide and 10mm deep, it weighs 14.4g
Created on: Saturday 20th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.