Record ID: HESH-16F074
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 53.9mm in length, 29.9mm wide and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 32.2 grams. 2: measures 31.0mm in length, 22.6mm wide and 25.7mm thick. It weighs 13.7 grams. Together both pieces weigh 45.9 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as more Medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1767B6
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 47.4mm in length, 32.0mm wide and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 26.6 grams. 2: measures 12.9mm in length, 10.6mm wide and 5.5mm thick. It weighs 2.0 grams. Together both pieces weigh 28.7 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as …
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-703FF6
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cylindral droplets of leaded bronze, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (1st to 4th Century AD). The larger droplet measures 16.71mm in length, 14.03mm in width, is 11.95mm thick and weighs 12.1 grams. The smaller droplet measures 12.80mm in length, 9.37mm in width, is 9.00mm thick and weighs 4.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-350E66
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of unknown date and function. It is rectangular in plan, and section. The upper surface exhibits a central V shaped groove down the length of the object. A central solitary projection (2.86mm wide, 4.08mm tall) is present next to the edge of the groove. The lower surface is undulating and uneven. Pitting is present. It does not appear to have been cast into a mould. It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Along the edges, patches are present where the bare metal is visible. This could be the result of over-handling or enthusastic …
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-5A0610
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rod of uncertain date, possibly Roman or Medieval in date. The artefact has a circular cross section at the end with the perforation and a square cross section at the other end. The perforation is just below the tip. The artefact is possibly a stylus, styluses do appear in copper alloy, the end usual tapers, there are no examples with a perforation. A pendant weight has also been suggested, the examples on the database are often lead and of a medieval date. The artefact is 70.6mm in length, 6.35mm thick and weighs 13.1 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D51050
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy artefact or unknown date and function. It is likely that this artefact dates from the Roman period (and was found in association with a group of coins dating to the late Roman period 250-410 AD). The artefact is cast in one piece and is in the shape of a broad circular disc with two small rounded lug shaped knops which extend from opposite edges. The disc itself is relatively flat and sub-rectangular in cross section. The two knops are lentoid (sub-oval) in cross section and circular in profile. The upper face of the disc has been decorated with a series of cast radia…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2008
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-6C8353
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of unknown object dating from the later Bronze Age - Post Medieval period 1500 BC - 1600 AD. The object is broken and much abraded; it consists of a tapering L shaped section which also thickens along its length. The edge of the object has a rolled coroner and it is possible that this may be a socket of some sort. It is irregular in plan and profile. There is no decoration present and the inner and outer surfaces are similarly patinated. The large date range is due to the incompleteness of the object, the two most probable artefacts it is from is either a Br…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9B6454
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring of unknown date, most probably later prehistoric – Roman (300 BC- 400AD). The function of the ring is unknown, being too slight for functional harness and too large for a finger ring. The ring is circular in plan and has a distinct angular sub-triangular cross section. It has broken / cracked in one place; it is likely that this is relatively recent damage. The width of the ring is relatively uniform; on one internal edge are the partial remains of casting residue. This residue has been trimmed and filed but a distinct thickening is present. There is also an …
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9BBB72
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four cast copper alloy ingots of unknown date. The ingots are all similar in form being broadly sub-rectangular in plan and faceted; each ingot has a different number of sides but all seem to be deliberately hammered or cast. The long sides of each ingot taper and expand forming a number of pre-defined smaller ingots; in shape they are similar to a string of beads or string of sausages. The space between each ingot seems to have a square shaped cross section, suggesting that each miniature ingot was of a predesigned functional size. Each ingot is a mid brown green colour with an even, …
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9BC648
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ingot of unknown date. The ingot is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section; it tapers from a relatively thick narrow end to a thinner thicker one. The upper surface has a series of incised slightly diagonal lines applied to it. These lines are heavily patinated and form almost a deliberately delineated measure; however, the lines have been applied at random and are irregular in nature. The sides of the ingot are regular and it is possible that they have been hammered to that shape. The metal surface has a deep thick brown coloured patina which is much abraded and…
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A8F953
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy disc with a central hole. Underneath the artefact is flat until near the central hole where it tapers in. The top slopes gently up towards the central hole before tapering into it. The disc has a dark green patina with extensive patches of lighter green corrosion. It is likely that this represents casting waste rather than an artefact. A direct parralel has not been found - however it is similar to leaded bronzes used in the Roman and later medieval periods. It is possible this is associated with medieval metalworking - such as casting metal vessels Oute…
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B168E1
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy artefact, most probably a piece of casting waste of unknown date (Iron Age - Medieval 300 BC - 1500 AD). The fragment is sub-circular disc with a gap going from the edge to the centre. Around the gap is a ledge, and on the outside of this ledge a raised collar. The reverse face is uneven and rounded being irregularly cast. The artefact has a dark green patina A direct parallel has not been found. A Later Prehistoric or Roman date is preferred by the recorder. Width 32.4mm, length 30.8mm, thickness 7.5mm Weight 23.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C4F1A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bifurcated fitting of uncertain date and function. The artefact consists of a thickened shank that expands to form a cast loop. It is irregular in both plan and cross section. The head of the loop is very robust and iron staining around the fitting suggests that it held a length of iron. It is also interesting to not the different size of the holes, one being wide (4.4mm) and the other significantly smaller (2.5mm). At the junction with the loop the shank is an irregular octagon in section, tapering along the length to an oval faceted section. The broken edge is ir…
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4E4792
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, copper alloy object, of unknown date, probably a buckle / strap / belt fitting. The artefact is broadly triangular in plan and profile.The lower edge extends to form a broken and distorted D shaped ring / hoop. The upper part of the fitting gas a broad but thin longitudinal slot that extends about half the length of the object.It was possibly usd as a sliding belt fitting, with the belt passing through the slot, and the end piercing being used to suspend something. Although the slot measures 13.2mm long and 2.7mm wide. The artefact has a well developed dark green p…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-18EBEC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment of uncertain function or date; it is most likely to be either later medieval or post medieval in date (AD 1350 - 1700). The fragment is broadly oval in plan and rectangular in section. The edges are incomplete (although in places areas of scalloping survive) and it is possible that this may be waste from an industrial process or an incomplete / miscast object. The lower surface is flat and undecorated; the upper surface is rough with possibly a miscast / relief design. The edges suggest the profile was H shape - possibly similar to glass came …
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A6AE05
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy strap slide / strap fitting / strap mount of early Roman date (AD50-150). The fragment is broken across the mid point and only one part survives; the break is old and patinated. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and also similarly rectangular in cross section. From the terminal end on the rear face a U shaped loop extends; it is integrally cast and set at 90 degrees to the plain of the object. The upper part of the plate is decorated with a series of cast inset panels which would originally have held an enamel. The design compris…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Linton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-3A656E
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bead, of unknown dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The bead is biconvex in shape, with a circular central perforation which is 4.98mm diameter. The exterior is undecorated. The bead has a dark green to mid brown colour. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has occurred. The bead measures 13.82mm diameter, 9.02mm thick and weighs 3.9g. Simple copper alloy beads of this type are hard to date without accompanying contextual evidence or any diagnostic features and were used from the Iron Age through to the Post-Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 24th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 4th December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-576EAA
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy. The fragment is much abraded. It is possibly waste from a casting vent, or part of a failed casting. The fragment has a well developed deep green patina all over suggesting it is rich in copper and of early date. 28mm high, 18mm wide, 12mm thick. Weight 18.1g.
Created on: Thursday 31st December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-58F313
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nodule of molten copper alloy that is probably casting waste or spillage, or possibly copper rich slag. The nodule is irregular in shape and green in colour. Length 32mm, width 22mm, height 15mm. Weight 23.0g
Created on: Thursday 31st December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yatton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A2E794
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of cast copper alloy plate of uncertain date. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. All edges are heavily eroded and abraded; they do not represent the original edges. The upper surface has a poorly preserved cast pattern comprising radiating elements between oval lentoid open loops. It has a deep green coloured surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found although it is highly likely that it is from the rim of a decorated metal dish - possibly a chafing dish of later medieval date (AD 1200 - 1600). The fragment measures: 33.…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.