Record ID: WMID-B1B397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Diameter: 24.9 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7BE0DC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy sub-rectangular shoe buckle with drilled frame for seperate spindle, c.1720-1790. The frame of the buckle is concave in profile, with squared-off edges, and drilled holes for a seperate spindle, now missing. The surface of the buckle has moulded scrolls and sashes, with transverse lines at the buckles inner four corners, and at its opposite sides, parrallel to the missing spindle. The surface of the buckle has the remains of iron staining in placers, suggesting possibly that the now missing spindle and chape were of iron construction. The back of the buc…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E3EC59
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy nummus of uncertain Emperor, but of fourth century AD dating. Reverse type uncertain. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 12.6 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-058D7D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1720-1790) sub-rectangular cast copper alloy shoe buckle. Surface ornament comprising moulded scrolls, circles, and two fleur de lis at adjacent ends. The buckle has the remains of iron staining, where the central spindle has rotted away.The pin is missing. The buckle is shallow D-shaped in cross section, with a convex front, and concave plain rear.
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-39F84B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible intaglio, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The possible intaglio is oval in shape. It has a flat cross section. Various facets have been removed from the top edge. No design appears to be present on the top surface. The reverse surface is recessed in the centre. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 9.7 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The possible intaglio is a dark brown to shiny yellow colour.  The shape and size of this artefact is similar to that found as intaglios either for finger rings or for fob s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-374DCE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bar shot (dumbell shot), of Post Medieval dating (17th Century). The shot consists of two spheres of 15.4 mm diameter joined together by a short circular sectioned bar of 5.9 mm diameter. It does not appear as if the shot has been fired. It measures 31.4 mm in length and a diameter of 15.4 mm. It weighs 38.5 g. The shot is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. This shot was probably for use with a carbine or pistol of military specification, comprising paired spherical balls joined by an integrally cast round section shank. It is thought that …
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-35C8C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The wings, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. Decoration is present on the wings in the form of a vertical twisted rope style line. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylin…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-35B60F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The wings, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 1/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spr…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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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-BBBBCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Rose. C.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2100. Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB9627
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1589/90 - AD 1591/2. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Hand. C.f. North vol 2, no 2017. Diameter: 13.9 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB62EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1572. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Ermine. C.f. North vol 2, p135, no 1998. Diameter: 20.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB3D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1631 to AD 1632. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Rose. C.f. North vol 2, p162, no 2265. Diameter: 14.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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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: 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: WMID-3F4834
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probable Early Post Medieval copper alloy (possibly iron) chape possibly for a sword or dagger dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The object has a triangular form with tapered sides that terminate with a large knop. The object has an oval shaped cross section. The aperture is oval in section and filled with concretion and possibly some wood and leather remains of the scabbard. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina with a pitted surface. The object has evidence of iron staining on the surface. Egan (2005) illustrates a similar example with rounded knop terminal whic…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-395B22
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crotal bell of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1800. Around 95% of the bell remains with the suspension loop missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bell is broadly oval in plan and circular in section. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib or casting seam. About half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, at either side, there is a broadly circular perforation or sound hole. In between the sound holes, and at a right angle are the remains of a probable rectan…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-10E9FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman decorated trumpet brooch, dating to circa AD 75 to 175. The brooch is almost complete apart from the missing pin and spring mechanism. The brooch is an inverted 'L' shape in profile and the bow tapers from an oval head to a circular foot knop. At the reverse of the head are the remains of a perforated lug that would have held the spring in place. The reverse of the head is broadly oval. At the reverse of the lower bow are the remains of the catch plate that extend from the upper moulded collar to the lower moulded collar above the foot k…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2021
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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
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Record ID: WMID-1A5A81
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy mount with integral lugs, dating to the 17th century. The mount is in the form of an acorn. The body of the mount is broadly oval shaped with a rounded upper edge. Projecting from the upper edge at a ninety degree angle is the stalk. There are two integrally-cast lugs for attachment at the reverse face of the mount. These are formed from a stem that is broad at the plate and then tapers to a sharp point. On the front face there are two horizontal incised lines across the body of the mount. There is a further horizontal incised line at the upper edge. …
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2020
Last updated: Friday 14th May 2021
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Record ID: WMID-20A0A4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver seal matrix of pedestal type probably dating to the 17th century. The seal face is broadly circular and depicts an incised crown above a winged heart. The wings extend to the outer edges of the seal face. The seal handle is broken. The handle shaft narrows from the seal face before widening to an oval flat terminal from which the broken handle extends. Comparing this example to others, it is presumed the handle would have had an openwork design. The remains are formed from two projections with rounded end terminals where the projections are attached to the oval fa…
Created on: Monday 30th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2E7164
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman decorated trumpet brooch, dating to circa AD 75 to 175. The brooch is missing the lower half of the bow, foot and catch plate, pin and spring mechanism. The brooch is an inverted 'L' shape in profile. The head of the brooch is bulbous and narrows before the remains of the bow expand. At the reverse of the head is a perforated lug that would have held the spring in place. This has a circular piercing through its centre. The reverse of the head is broadly oval and concave either side of the perforated lug. The head is decorated with a cen…
Created on: Friday 24th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-DBE5B7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700). The spur is incomplete, consisting of the rowel box, and two incomplete arms. The rowel is missing and arm terminals are missing. The neck of the spur is spherical, with a length of 13.3 mm and a maximum width of 12.3 mm. The rowel box is incomplete, with each arm terminating at the approximate halfway point. Each arm comprising the bow is sub rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section, and flat on the inner face. The arms are currently 21.8 mm long, 11.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. T…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-103158
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed spearhead, probably from the middle bronze age (1500BC to 1150BC). The fragment has lozenge-section midrib which tapers towards the tip, which is missing. The fragment is also broken across the socket, which has a circular internal section, and tapers to a point approximately 35mm from the broken base of the socket. In section the thin wings are triangular rather than being entirely flat. The wings terminate towards the base of the fragment, but the damage to the surface of the spearhead means that it is unclear if this is due to loss of…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-899210
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Roman kräftig-profilierte type brooch dating to AD 43-100. The brooch is broadly P-shaped in profile, with all components including the spring and pin complete. Above the upper bow is the chord which is held by a rearward facing hook above a wide crossbar. The spring consists of eight turns with the central turn extending to form the pin. The pin is almost intact, perhaps just missing the tip as it just reached the catchplate at the rear. The upper bow is triangular in plan and narrow to a horizontal crossbar. In profile the upper bow is highly arched. W…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2017
Last updated: Sunday 22nd March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-34B6FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 23.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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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-F422B2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably a sword belt mount, dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1600). The plate is flat and is formed in the shape of a stylised large tapering oak leaf. It has a tri-lobed end, with a central rounded lobe and two more angular lobes adjacent to it. There is an attachment hole in the centre of the central lobe. Below the tri-lobe the fitting tapers in to a waist then expands outwards and gradually tapers in again before terminating in a worn break. The remnants of a moulded foliate and floriate design can be seen on the face of the…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F1C7FE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl dating to the Early Medieval period (c. AD 500-800). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation. The bottom face of the object is flat, while the upper face is domed. The object has a rough grey surface with a slight white patina. 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 shape of this object can be called as Walton Rogers Form A1, with one flat face, thus allowing t…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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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: WMID-3E5A30
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy dress fastener dating to the 17th century. The object consists of a flat piece of copper alloy with the remains of a curved rectangular hook at the upper edge. The remains of the hook are now missing that would have once attached to another fastener through a rectangular shaped piercing. The body of the fastener is broadly triangular in plan with a circular piercing at either long edge below the upper broken hook. A further single circular projection is located on the lower pointed edge. The upper face of the fastener is decorated with a probable fleur …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
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Record ID: WMID-8A1BCB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy Late Iron Age/Roman Augenfibel/eye brooch dating to 25 BC-75 AD. The brooch is broadly P-shaped in profile, with all components including the spring and pin complete. Above the upper bow is the chord which is held by a rearward facing hook. The spring consists of eight turns plus another turn in the centre which extends to form the pin. The pin is intact and still retains its sharp point. Both the upper and lower parts of the bow are very narrow. The upper bow is broadly triangular, although elongated. In profile the upper bow is highly arched. Where the…
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-581A84
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter object in the form of a fish, probably dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1700-1900). The object is flat and depicts the head, body and tail of a fish with moulded features depicting the face, scales and tail. The details are apparent on both faces of the object. The edges have been broken away around the face and lower part of the body. There is no evidence of form of attachment therefore it is uncertain if this object was a mount or part of a larger object. A similar object recorded on the PAS database is DUR-EB76EC. Suggestions for this exam…
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-57E343
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface token dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1700). The obverse depicts an eight-spoked cartwheel design with a round pellet at the centre and eight round pellets at the edge of each segment. The reverse in undecorated and the edges are slightly chipped. The token has been bent into a slight V-shape on the obverse. The token can be classified as Powell Type 3. Similar examples recored on the PAS database include: DOR-58A2C6 and DENO-EF05BB. The overall dimensions are as follows: 22.3mm in diameter 2.24mm in thickness and 7.77g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-3B431A
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Post Medieval circular bridle boss with punched or stamped line, ring and dot decoration. The object has a flat border also with stamped ring design. There is an integral suspension loop at the upper most point and directly beneath this on the border another perforation for suspension or attachment. Probably 17th century. Overall dimensions: 50.5mm in diameter, 14.3mm in thickness and 26.8g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-FFD1EC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix or stamp dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The object has a circular suspension loop affixed to the dome-shaped matrix. The matrix is worn but apparently plain. Compare to LANCUM-E54AD1 where it is suggested such objects were ready made and sold for custom engraving. The object has an uneven dark green patina. The overall dimensions are as follows: 21.07mm in length, 18.36mm in diameter and 11.48g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-000F8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Scottish twopence of James VI (AD 1567-1625). Coinage after accession to English throne (Spink 5524) dated to AD 1623. Minted at Edinburgh Castle. Spink (2003: 77). Overall dimensions: 17.46mm in diameter and 1g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 29th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2018
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Record ID: WMID-CC7526
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2200 - 2000 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub triangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slightly tapering edges. In cross section the axe is rectangular. One long edge is curved and the opposite is relatively flat. The tips of the crescent shaped blade have been damaged through either abrasion or wear, as has the blade edge itself. A distinct blade facet is not present; it has been lost through abrasion. There is no evidence of any for…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-476552
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook of the early Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600 - 1700. The hook is sub oval in shape, with the remains of the hook protruding from one end. The main body of the dress hook has three perforated knops projecting from the outer edge, one on either side roughly half way down the body of the object, and one at the rounded point of the oval. The front of the object is decorated with a foliate or floral design with a central trifoliate engraving, it has an outer border of incised or punched circles or rings. There is a ridged collar at the juncture of …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
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Record ID: WMID-2EAF8C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy, anomorphic, probable harness mount of late Post Medieval date. The mount is in the shape of a probable dog's head and neck. There is evidence of at least 3 mounting lugs on the reverse, though these have corroded somewhat in antiquity. The mount probably dates to the 17th or 18th century. The mount measures 36.1mm in height, is 36.82mm wide at the base, and is 5.44mm thick. The object weighs 19.5 grams. The surface has a grey-green patina and there is damage to the nose of the dog.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
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