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Record ID: YORYM802
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Scallop-shaped ampulla with two handles, one bent over and damaged. Traces of cast decoration on obverse and reverse.
Created on: Monday 15th November 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER AYMESTREY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM813
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Stirrup-shaped pendent loop from bar mount.
Created on: Monday 15th November 1999
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
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Record ID: YORYM814
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
part of decorated purse frame. Hollow triangular section. Decoration: double zigzag lines.
Created on: Monday 15th November 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-71FA0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272 - 1307) dating to the period AD 1301 - 1310. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Class 10ab6. North Vol 2, p.31, no.1039/4.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-7252D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of John (AD 1199-1216) dating to the period circa AD 1204 - 1209. Short cross reverse. Moneyer Andrew. Mint unclear. Class 5b. North Vol 1, p.221, no.970.
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WREX-79C953
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold quarter noble of Henry VI, Class C (N1420), dating  AD1422-1427. Obverse has a shield quartered with the arms of England and France, with a lis above, all within a tressure of eight arches.  The legend reads hEnRIC DI GRA REX ANGL with trefoil stops and a lis after HENRIC.  Reverse has a floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb, in each angle a lion passant guardant, with a lis at the centre, all within a tressure of eight arches.  The legend reads EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA with mullet and annulet stops. Measurements: Diameter: 19.8mm; weight: 1.75g…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-683EC2
Object type: BOX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete base from a copper-alloy box originally housing a set of medieval nested cup weights. The object has a circular (although incomplete) rim, tapering sides and a flat circular base. On opposite points of the outside of the rim are two parallel lugs orientated vertically. These are all broken, with old breaks and rounded edges, although one has a small notch in it showing that they were originally pierced. Two portions of the rim and the upper area of the sides are missing. There is a well developed green patina visible on small portions of the cup, and where this is not…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID2717
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER WIGMORE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3219
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The border is plain and is formed by red enamel. The field is patterned 'checky' which consists of blue enamel and gilt. There are only traces of gilt remaining, however, the majority of the blue and red enamel remains. Each corner of the shield shaped mount has a circular rivet hole. The reverse of the mount has traces of a dark green patina, however the majority of the surface is a dark brown colour. The mount is slightly curved, ')' with the apex on the mount being the decorated face.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID358
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Sheet metal ring. The decoration is incised. The bezel has a square, quartered with a 'x' in each corner. The shoulder of the ring has a square with a larger 'X'. Crudely made. Probably for a male. Lead/tin alloy.
Created on: Monday 25th January 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KINNERSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID3694
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LEDBURY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5AFF40
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. Traces of a black patina are present on the exterior of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 50.4 mm in length, 38.3 mm wide and …
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-184AA8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1299 to AD 1300. CIVI TAS LON DON reverse type depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Minted in London. Cross pattee initial cross. Probably Class 9b. Diameter: 17.90 mm Thickness: 0.92 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6B9E51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but fragmented struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. CIVI TAS LON DON reverse type depicting a long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Mint of London. Class 10cf. Coin has broken into two pieces. Diameter: 18.37 mm Thickness: 0.90 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6C1F33
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped buckle, with zoomorphic decoration, of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The buckle consists of a double oval looped buckle (spectacle), with moulded transverse ridges on the frame as decoration. Projecting from one outer edge is a zoomorphic head. The head is triangular in shape, with pointed oval shaped eyes, and appears to be representing a bird's head. Part of the sheet copper alloy buckle plate is still present wrapped around the central bar. Iron corrosion products (from an iron pin) cover the buckl…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6C3CB0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete miscast lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts a long cross with a pellet in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse bears the remnants of an initial, probably an L (Powell type 2). The token has a length of 20.51 mm, is 17.71 mm wide and 4.32 mm thick. It weighs 7.8g The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement …
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2ED5AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, Medieval, silver, folded penny of Richard I (AD 1189 - AD 1199) or John (AD 1199 - AD 1216), Short Cross class 4 (probably 4b), dating to the period AD 1194 - AD 1204/5. Mint and moneyer unclear as coin is folded, reverse is obscurred. North Vol 1, page 220 - 221, No: 968/1 - 968/3 and 966. Length: 19.2 mm Width: 11.3 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 1.5 g. Coin has been folded from 11 o'clock and 5 o'clock position on obverse. The reverse is obscurred.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-110506
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of probable 14th-century date (c.AD 1250 - c.1450). The pendant is sub circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. At the top of the pendant there is an integrally cast suspension loop set at a right angle to the pendant. This is damaged and incomplete and has some corrosion around the circular perforation. The object is very worn and abraded so the detail and design on the pendant have been lost. One face has an upper and lower horizontal band of red or orange enamelling visible. The other face has the remains of some enamel wh…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3CCB23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny, of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to c. 1280. Minted in London. Class 3c. Diameter: 18.46 mm Thickness: 0.91 mm Weight: 1.4 grams
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Friday 2nd November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-CA8B5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD1400-1800). The token is broadly circular in plan. The token is decorated on one face with a long cross in light relief (Powell type 14).The reverse face is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token has been abraded and worn. The token has a grey coloured patina across all surfaces. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those car…
Created on: Friday 5th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AC889B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted in London. Class 10cf. North vol 2, p. 32, no 1040-1043. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-31AFB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of John (AD 1199-1216) dating to (AD 1204-1209) Class 5 b i with flat topped R. Minted by Ricard B of London. North (1991) No. 970 (b) i.
Created on: Friday 28th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 28th October 2016
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Record ID: WMID-32185A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to (AD 1216-1217) Class 6 (c1). Minted by Ilger of London. North (1991) No.976/1
Created on: Friday 28th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 28th October 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B1ABE8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The foot is from a cast copper alloy cooking vessel of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1250-1750. In plan it is a sub-rectangular, with a rounded lower edge and flared upper edge. The object has a 'D' shaped cross section with a flat inner face and convex outer face. There is a transverse collar above the foot which is now very worn. All surfaces are abraded and have a mid-green coloured patina. It is uncertain what type of vessel this fragment comes from, but Egan (1998) comments that commonly used cooking vessels in the Medieval period include skillets, ewers, and cauldro…
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2016
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Record ID: WMID-61B53B
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single-loop clasp fastener with an integral forked spacer dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1350-1450). The forked spacer only has one arm remaining. The buckle plate not longer adheres. The frame of the buckle is sub-oval in plan with a recessed bar. The bar has the folding mechanism of the buckle still attached by a folded-over tag on the closure. The face of this closure is decorated with a quatrefoil motif which has been soldered on. See Whitehead (1996: 42) no. 241 for a similar example. YORYM-9377E5 recorded on the PAS database is also comparable…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-249989
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1500). The obverse of the token has a long cross fleuretty extending from a central lozenge, resembling the Shield of France jettons (Powell type 14). The detail on the reverse is unclear. It measures 23.8 mm in diameter and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The token is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is worn.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-F37417
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval periods (c. AD 1200-1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan with one flattened edge, and with a central, circular perforation. The object is bi-conical with some possible raised lines radiating from the central perforation on both faces, though these are heavily worn. Plain lead weights and spindle whorls were in use from the Roman period to the present day, therefore without any contextual information it is difficult to apply an exact date. However, the presence of decoration on this object can aid…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: WMAS-C43AC4
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is mount and probably dates to the Medieval to Post Medieval period, or the mid 14th to 18th centuries. The object is made of cast copper alloy and is complete. The object is sub-triangular (shield shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in section. All of the sides of the object are smooth and undamaged. A single upward pointing chevron located in the centre of the shield, divides the decoration on the front into three parts. Traces of a dark black material are visible on the chevron. It is not possible to say if the material is due to corrosion or is part of the decorati…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2006
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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Record ID: WMAS-C4A2B4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is an incomplete suspension loop, probably dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period or fifteenth to seventeenth curies AD. The object is made of cast copper alloy. In plan the object comprises of a single sub-U-shaped piece of copper. Although the side arms of the object taper inwards towards one another, they are not joined together making the loop incomplete. The main body of the object is D-shaped in cross-section (with a flat inner face and a rounded outer face). As one moves downwards from the apex of the loop to the ends of the side arms, the loop becomes…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-2DA258
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy branched double socket candlestick. Only a fragment of the candlestick branch remains. The branch, in plan is a wide ‘V’ shape, and the branch is a pointed oval with rounded edges in section. The width of one branch expands slightly in width, whereas the other branch tapers slightly in width. The surface of the branch has a mottled mid green/grey patina. It measures 46.82mm across from the arms terminal to terminal, 13.89mm wide across the cylinder. It weighs 23.16g. Brownsword (Brownsword, R, 1985 ‘English Latten Domestic Candlesticks 1400-1…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-2DDA32
Object type: COOKING VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable cast copper alloy cooking vessel foot. In plan it is a sub-rectangle with an asymmetrical rounded foot. In profile the reverse of the leg is straight whereas the front face is slightly domed and undulating. In section the leg is an elongated semi-circle. The upper edge of the leg is broken, this may not be a recent break. The surface has traces of a heavy grey/green patina, but the surface has possibly been over cleaned. The leg measures 28.89mm tall, 19.98mm wide across the foot and 8.08mm thick. It weighs 15.2g. These cooking vessels, according to Geake, date from the …
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-327068
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle fragment of a ceramic vessel, possibly a jug. The handle is rectangular in plan, with both terminals being broken and it is curved in profile. The fabric is orange throughout and has frequent small white quartz inclusions. It is slightly micaceous. The exterior surface has traces of a red slip with traces of a mottled green/yellow glaze. The sherd weighs 26.54g. The fabric is probably Malvernian Ware dating to the late 13th to 15th centuries. Refer to www.worcestershireceramics.org.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-342B44
Object type: ALTARPIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Medieval altarpiece. The figures are represented in high-relief on the outer surface, but the reverse is hollow forming a sub ‘C’ shaped section. The reverse has a well developed shiny dark green patina. The outer face of the mount depicts three standing figures with the taller figure appearing to hold a child. The third figure is possibly kneeling towards the other two figures. The figures are wearing drapery, however any other details of the figures are not clear due to corrosion and surface abrasion. Along the lower edge there is an incomplete circular perfor…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-34E3E3
Object type: CANDLESTICK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy candlestick socket. The socket is tubular and is circular in section, with straight sides. The rim is rounded with a slight lip on the interior edge. The base of the interior is an inverted hollow conical with a perforation at the base. This appears to be an intentional hole. The exterior of the socket is decorated with a pair of fine horizontal grooves at the approximate centre and a slight ridge towards the base. The base of the socket narrows, matching the interior, and is then broken. This break is not recent. The interior of the socket has no traces of wax or a…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-35A450
Object type: CURTAIN RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three sub-circular cast copper alloy curtain rings or loops, with a slender bi-trapezoid section. The surfaces all have file marks. In profile the loops are flat. The surface of the loops have a dark green patina. They measures between 27.3mm and 25.2mm diameter and together weigh 13.5g. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson’s, (1993) Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings…
Created on: Friday 3rd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-402275
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: groat of Edward IV (1461-1470) minted in London between 1461 and 1464 AD. Class Vb; North No. 1565.
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-5C91B4
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub circular flattened copper alloy vessel mend or flattened rolled rivet, probably of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c.1350 to 1600 AD). The vessel mend consists of a coiled copper alloy that has been flattened by use of a hammer, probably around a rivet. The vessel mend measures 11.19mm in diameter, and 2.35mm thick. It weighs 1.1 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-588091
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c.1350 to 1450 AD). The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The strap bar is off set. Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. A centrally located slot has been cut into the buckle plate to allow the pin to pivot on the strap bar. The edges of the buckle plate have been offset to allow for the off…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-589311
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle of medieval date (c.1350 to 1450 AD). The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The strap bar is off set. The pin and buckle plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The buckle frame is a mid green colour with an even but slightly abraded patina covering all surfaces. The patina has been damaged in a few locations by abrasion in the plough soil. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-58FDD1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy D shaped buckle frame, probably dating to the late Medieval period (Late 13th to Early 14th Centuries). Approximately 25% of the buckle frame is present and consists of the upper half of the external edge of the frame. It is broadly D shaped in cross section. There appears to be an U shaped slot present, presumably the pin rest. The external edge is angled, with traces of gilding visible. The buckle frame fragment measures 22.35mm in length, 17.84mm in width, and 3.50mm thick. It weighs 1.9 grams. A buckle frame of a similar style …
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 26th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.