HESH-547F6C: BRIDLE BIT
A copper alloy bridle bit, possibly dating to the late Iron Age to the Roman period (circa 100BC to 200AD). The object consists of two bars placed parallel with a central moulded collar which has been worn and thus less prominent. On each end of the bit, one bar has broken off and the other continues a short distance, curving slightly outwards before also ending in a break. The object has a green surface patina, with areas of pitting, and is overall smooth. It is similar to WMID-8B23B3 and OXON-2C1494, suggesting this object is likely a bridle bit dating from 100BC to 200AD. Measurements: Length: 72.2mm Thickness: 8mm Weight: 17.7g
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HESH-543D8A: STRAP FITTING
A potential strap fitting, possibly dating to the late Iron Age, but could also be from the late Bronze Age. The object is hollow, consisting of four sides: a top, bottom and two sides. The top is subrectangular in shapes, with convex outer edges. There are two sub-circular knobs on either side, and there is a central raised ridge. The bottom surface is thinner so the underside of the top surface is visible, also rectangular in shape with slightyl concave outer edges. The front of the object has a sub-circular hole (measuring 18.5mm wide and 7.5mm high) and the back of the object has a smaller, rectangular hole (measuring 11.5mm wide and 8mm high) which allows the inside of the object to be seen and thus making it hollow. Another strap element may have been slotted through here. The sides of the object are circular, each with a central hole (measuring 4.6mm in diameter each). The object has an uneven green and black surface patina, and the surface is overall mottled and uneven. Edward Caswell (Oxfordshire FLO) and Peter Reavill have both agreed that this is likely an Iron Age strap fitting, though Caswell has also suggested that one off strap fittings can often be found in the late Bronze Age (such as the Isleham and Blackmoor Hoards). Reavill also notes that the transverse holes are 'odd'. Measurements: Length: 23.1mm Width: 25.1mm Height: 16.4mm Weight: 18.9g
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HESH-C1CC19: COIN
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3738 dating to AD 1798, with date in legend. London mint. Spink (2008: 391). The coin shows light wear on the bust and on the crown.
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WAW-56AF29: BROOCH
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch (c. AD 75-175). The spring, pin, and part of the catch plate are missing. The surviving section of the head is sub-triangular in plan and is 11.52mm long and 11.62mm wide. The reverse of the head is slightly concave, with there being a more definite circular pit. The surface of the head is extremely worn, with there being remnants of moulded decoration, though it is unclear about the exact nature of the decoration. The bow is decorated with a triple element moulded knop below the head, with a larger, biconical knop flanked by two moulded raised discs. The catch plate begins just after the lower disc on the reverse of the brooch, though large sections of it are missing. The bow terminates in a rounded knop at the foot of the brooch. The brooch is heavily abraded and there is little visible decoration along the bow. The brooch has a mottled patina consisting of lighter and darker shades of green. Dimensions. Length: 62.43mm. Width: 11.62mm. Height: 26.34mm. Weight: 25.00g.

WAW-55E0D4: COIN
An incomplete, extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a radiate or nummus dating c. AD 250-410. Uncertain emperor. Unclear reverse type. Diameter: 21.57mm. Thickness: 2.89mm. Weight: 3.33g. Die axis: Uncertain due to wear.

WAW-5562DB: COIN
An incomplete, extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, probably a sestertius or dupondius or as dating c. AD 43-250. Uncertain emperor. Unclear reverse type. Diameter: 28.57mm. Thickness: 3.26mm. Weight: 8.56g. Die axis: Uncertain due to wear.

WAW-ADB04A: BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Roman Colchester Derivative Rearhook brooch dating 50-200 AD. The C-shaped wings appear to have a moulded pattern of vertical ribs running along the upper long edge. Each wing is decorated with two circular knops with verticle ribs attached via copper-alloy rivets that are clearly visibile on the rear of the wings. There is damage to the short edge of the right wing. A rearhook projects from the centre of the brooch head. The bow is damaged at the lower edge and the foot is missing. There is a horizontal groove at the top of the bow and there was possibly a linear pattern of dots running along the centre of the bow but this has largely been corroded. The bow arches back from the head and tapers to the foot. To either side is an undecorated moulded ridge following the curve of the bow. The catch plate is missing. There is a prodtruding ridge on the rear of the bow, commencing approximately halfway along its length, from which would have widened to form an openwork catchplate. The spring, axis bar, and pin are missing. The brooch is covered with a dark green patina and is pitted and abraded. See Mackreth, D.F, 2011, Vol. I, p. 68 & Vol. II, p. 45, pl. 42, no. 8075. The brooch measures 51.51 mm length, is 35.61 mm width across wings, 5.04 mm width across bow, is 6.04 mm thick across the bow (at the same point). It weighs 16.46 grams.

WAW-31CE0C: FINGER RING
An extremely worn, incomplete, copper alloy finger ring of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410). Most of the hoop is missing, and the object only consists of the bezel and a small section of the hoop. The bezel is lozenge shaped in plan and is decorated with the worn remains of a moulded ring and dot pattern inside of a central round recess with a raised, circumferential border on the outside. There are objects that have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that are potentially comparable, such as SF-344BD5.

WAW-318C3E: SPEARHEAD
An incomplete, copper alloy (bronze) spearhead of Middle Bronze Age date (1550-1250 BC). The object is made up of two fragments, but has a leaf-shaped blade in plan. Fragment 1. This fragment is triangular in plan, as a lozenge shaped cross section (particularly the central rib) and consists of the tip of the blade of the spearhead. The break at the bottom is uneven, with a lozenge shaped projection on one side. Whilst the majority of the surface has a brown patina, the break and some patches over the surface of the object has a lighter green patina. Dimensions. Length: 50.53mm. Width: 19.33mm. Thickness: 7.29mm. Weight: 12.73g. Fragment 2. This fragment consists of the rest of the blade of the spearhead and the socket. The blade has a lozenge shaped cross section (particularly the central rib running down the centre of the blade) whilst the socket is cylindrical, sub-circular to oval in cross section (19.96mm thick and 18.84mm wide at maximum), and is full of compacted soil. There are two loops that are located on either side of the socket at roughly 90 degrees from the central rib. The loops are lozenge shaped in plan and have a sub-rectangular cross section and sub-rectangular perforations. The centre of the loops are located just below the midway point of the surviving sections of the socket. The fragment has a largely brown patina, though there are abraded sections, such as the chips on one-side of the blade and the top break, that have a green patina, ranging from dark to light green. Dimensions. Length: 125.24mm. Width: 29.35mm. Thickness: 19.96mm. Thickness (walls of socket): 1.73mm. Weight: 78.44g. Overall dimensions. Length: 169.19mm. Width: 29.35mm. Thickness: 19.96mm. Weight: 91.17g. Dating and discussion. The side-loops are similar to those on SWYOR-6000EC, a spearhead recovered from Catton, North Yorkshire; and LANCUM-7453CB, a spearhead recovered from Whittington, Lancashire. Both of these examples have been recorded as being Davis Type 6B, Acton to Taunton Metalwork Assemblage (Davis 2012, nos. 280-317) and have been dated to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1550-1250 BC).

WAW-2D8838: BROOCH
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman brooch, most likely a Trumpet brooch dating c. AD 100-250. Only the foot, catch plate, and part of the bow remain. There is an abraded break at the top of the object, which is followed by a central knop flanked at top and bottom by two raised discs and separated by them by horizontal grooves, with another horizontal groove after the bottom raised disc. The knop is decorated with two arched grooves, one facing upwards and the other downwards. After this groove, there is a shallow, short (c.2.85mm long) vertical groove remaining that leads from this, though it is likely post depositional damage. The width of the bow tapers from 7.64mm wide at the central knop to 2.68mm wide near the bottom before expanding to 5.98mm wide at the foot knop. The catch plate emerges on the reverse from just beneath the centre of the knop, rapidly increasing in height c.9.30mm after the start and forming a sub-triangular catch plate with part of the sheet rolled over to the right-hand side. On the left-hand side of the catch plate, there is a horizontal groove near the bottom and an oblique groove near the top. The bottom groove also has remnants of regularly spaced oblique grooves running away from the top of the horizontal, bottom groove. The object has a largely dark brown patina, though there are abraded sections with a more mid to light green colour. Dimensions. Length: 37.57mm. Width: 7.64mm. Height: 28.85mm. Weight: 6.06g.

WMID-B1B397: COIN
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

WAW-9D6268: PALSTAVE
A copper alloy (bronze) palstave of Middle Bronze Age date, probably of the Acton Park II/Taunton metalwork style (c. 1400-1250 BC). The cutting edge has a crescentic form with the tips recurving back onto the expanding form of the blade, though one side is more pronounced than the other. The maximum heights of the flanges on both sides are taller than the stop ridge height, with the flanges forming a leaf-shaped pattern when viewed from above. The septum is U-shaped and is largely flat, though it tapers towards the butt. There is a casting pit on one side against the stop ridge. There is a complete loop on one side of the palstave and remnants of casting seams are present on both sides of the object. The loop is centred behind the stop ridge. A single rib runs down from the stop ridge to the blade cutting edge on each side. The object has a largely brownish green patina with some darker, brownish green sections, some light green sections, and some more golden sections. Overall length: 145.92mm. Maximum width: 59.11mm. Maximum thickness: 30.46mm. Septum length: 61.22mm. Butt width: 20.59mm. Butt thickness: 6.85mm. Flange height: 30.46mm. Stop ridge height: 27.59mm. Blade length: 80.59mm. Blade width (stop ridge): 22.17mm. Blade width (edge): 59.11mm. Blade thickness (stop ridge): 21.43mm. Blade thickness (edge): 1.74mm. Weight: 356g.

WAW-9C3A26: BROOCH
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of Polden Hill type 4. The pin, spring, and catch plate are missing. The head is 19.07mm wide (including the wings) and hump-like with arched mouldings present at the junctions with the wings, though these are heavily abraded. The wings are semi-cylindrical with semi-circular wing caps. There is no extant decoration on the wings. At the front of the head, there is evidence of a possible rearward facing hook and a possible moulded central rib that would have run from this down part of the head and bow. The bow has a D-shaped cross section and emerges from the back of the head, tapering from 6.79mm wide and 4.94mm thick to 3.17mm wide and 2.68mm thick just before the break at the end. The object has a largely light green patina with some darker green sections. Dimensions. Length: 23.84mm. Width: 19.07mm. Height: 10.19mm. Weight: 5.76g.

WAW-9BFE5C: BROOCH
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of Polden Hill type 4. The spring, pin, left wing, and catch plate are missing. The head is 18.85mm wide, including the surviving right wing, and is hump-like with arched moulding present on both sides at the junctions between the head and the wings, though it is more heavily abraded on the left-hand side. The surviving right wing is semi-cylindrical with a semi-circular surviving section of the wing cap, though it is quite abraded. There is no extant decoration on the right wing. There appears to be the remains of a rearward facing hook at the front of the head, but there is no clear evidence of there being a central raised rib running from this down the head and part of the bow due to the object being heavily worn. The bow emerges from the back of the head and initially has a D-shaped cross section, tapering from 6.73mm wide and 4.68mm thick to 2.81mm wide and 2.81mm thick at the sub-circular sectioned end of the bow. Along most of the bow, there are some minor remnants of the catch plate. The object has a largely light green patina with some darker green sections and some reddish, ferrous-like sections where the spring and pin would have been held. Dimensions. Length: 48.04mm. Width: 18.19mm. Height: 14.19mm. Weight: 12.91g.

WAW-9BA69B: COIN
A Medieval silver voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class 5 dating c. AD 1251-1272, possibly Class 5h dating c. AD 1265-1272. London mint. Moneyer: Iohannes. Cf North (1991) Vol.1 no.998. Diameter: 18.19mm. Thickness: 0.64mm. Weight: 1.31g. Die axis: 5.

WAW-9A248B: COIN
An incomplete, Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) dating AD 1625-1649. Possibly Group C, third bust. Cf. North (1991) Vol.2 no.2252. Possibly double struck due to there being a lower I behind the head and II at around 2 o'clock in relation to the fainter I. Appears to have been clipped from around 1 o'clock to around 6 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 15.81mm. Thickness: 0.64mm. Weight: 0.87g. Die axis: 3.

WAW-99C37C: COIN
An incomplete, worn, Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) likely dating AD 1638-1642. Aberystwyth mint. Initial mark: book. Cf North (1991) Vol.2 pg.172 nos.2343-2344. No inner circles. There is an oblique c.4.20mm long tear in the coin around 12 o'clock on the obverse, and part of the coin is bent upward from around 7 o'clock to around 12 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 16.37mm. Thickness: 0.57mm. Weight: 0.95g. Die axis: 7.

WAW-9947BB: COIN
A Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating AD 1561. Second coinage. Initial mark: pheon. Mint: London. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.135 no.1998. Diameter: 19.88mm. Thickness: 0.56mm. Weight: 1.24g. Die axis: 5.

LVPL-5DBFB6: COIN
Silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), possible second issue (AD 1560-1561) (North 1986, Spink 2556 - end date as of Spink 2003). Worn on both faces and part of flan missing at 6-8 o'clock. Obverse: bust and legend no longer present. Reverse: shield no longer present. Remaining legend: [P]OSV[I DEVM.A DIVTOR E.MEVM] Dimensions: Diameter 21.4mm, Weight 0.95g.

HESH-2204AC: COIN WEIGHT
A complete copper-alloy bi-face Antwerp coin weight of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1576-1579. The weight is square with a rectangular section. It is worn and has a brown patina. The obverse shows a shield with double-headed eagle. The reverse displays the upright hand of Antwerp with K & I either side, star below. These initials refers to an unknown maker who was active from c.AD 1576-1579 (Withers (1995:61). The six pointed star indicates the maker was appointed by the sovereign 1579 (Withers (1995:10). This a coin weight for a Brugundian half real. Measurements: Length: 14.8mm Width: 14.5mm Thickness: 1.8mm Weight: 1.7g

HESH-21B3D7: COIN
An incomplete Roman nummus dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19), of the House of Valentinian. The obverse depicts a worn bust facing right. The reverse depicts an emperor holidng a standard (or labarum) in left hand, dragging a captive with right hand. The visible legend reads RIA RO. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM. Unclear mint. Measurements: Diameter: 18.1mm Thickness: 1.4mm Weight: 1.7g

HESH-20F2D5: COIN
A Roman copper alloy nummus dating AD 330-333 (Reece Period 17) of the House of Constantine, mint of Siscia in the region of Pannonia. The obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma, wearing an imperial cloak, facing left. The legend read VRBS ROMA. The reverse depicts Romulus and Remus suckled by the wolf, with two stars above. The visible mint mark shows ΓSIS. This coin is similar to type RIC VII Siscia 222 in the OCRE database. Measurements: Diameter: 18.6mm Thickness: 1.7mm Weight: 2g

HESH-207B34: COIN
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to 323 AD (Reece Period 16), of the House of Constantine and mint of Trier in the region of Gallia. The obverse depicts the laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus with a spear over the right shoulder and shield on left arm. The visible legend reads: IVL[*]PVS NOB C[*]. The reverse depicts a glove over an altar, which has VO/TIS/XX inscribed inside it, with three worn stars above it. The legend is very worn, but is of the BETA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type. This coin matches RIC VII Treveri 394 on the OCRE database. Measurements: Diameter: 20.8mm Thickness: 1.6mm Weight: 2.7g Die axis: 5

NMGW-D28B2C: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A hammered gold sheet of uncertain date. The sheet has a maximum length of 51.4mm, width of 39.3mm, 0.7mm thick and weighs 14.76g. The sheet is lacking any diagnostic features so the use and date cannot be determined. Small percussion marks on the surface indicate the sheet was intentionally flattened before being deposited, discarded, or lost. Due to the uncertainty of the date, the object is not considered Treasure under the Treasure Act 1996.

HESH-9070D5: DRESS HOOK
A complete, worn, cast cooper alloy dress hook of early Post Medieval dating circa AD1550-1750. The plate is subcircular with moulded relief and openwork decoration consisting of an unequal armed cross with a central pellet, which is no longer visible due to wear of the object. Each quadrant has two circular perforations, with each of the lower quadrants having a pit which have joined with the circular perforation to form a larger hole. There is a small projection on either side of the plate. The object has a subrectangular attatchment loop, and there is a worn pellet where the loop and plate meet on each side. A D shaped hook projects from the opposite side of the plate which curves round and tapers to a point. There is a worn, ridged collar at the junture of the plate and the hook. The object is very worn and smooth, with an even, dark grey surface patina. It is similar to figure 412 in Read (2008, p. 105), Class E Type 3. A similar object has been recorded here: YORYM-E79E22 Measurements: Length: 25.4mm Width: 19.1mm Thickness: 6.9mm Weight: 1.7g

HESH-8FE153: JEWS HARP
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp dating circa AD 1500-1800. The object consists of an annular head, with two legs projecting downwards that narrow to a point. The head and arms are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. On one side of the head is the rabbet for the iron tongue, now missing, that was plucked to produce the note. The harp is fairly worn, with an even patina and smooth overall surface. Measurements: Length: 65.6mm Outer diameter of head: 28.1mm Inner diameter of head: 15.3mm Width at bottom: 10.8mm Thickness: 7.1mm Weight: 20.8g

HESH-8F99F2: VESSEL
An fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the broad Medieval period, circa AD 1400-1600. The object is rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section; it has a flat inner surface and curves outwards. The leg is decorated with a central groove running down the front of the object. The foot of the object is decorated with five convex ribs. The object is overall very worn, and has an uneven surface patina. Measurements: Length: 68.5mm Width: 32.6mm Thickness: 14.3mm Weight: 146g

HESH-8F738A: VESSEL
An fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the broad Medieval period, circa AD 1100-1600. The object is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross section. The leg is undecorated, and the object has an uneven surface patina, with the overall surface being rough and pitted. The object is wider at the top, where the break is largely flat, continuing down with straight sides that narrow to an uneven lower break. Measurements: Length: 56.9mm Width: 30.7mm Thickness: 16.9mm Weight: 126.6g

HESH-8F32B0: VESSEL
A fragment from a possible pewter jug handle, dating circa AD 1600-1800. The object is C-shaped in plan, tubular and ovular in cross-section. There is a projecting rectangular lug on the outer curve of the object, which terminates in an uneven break. The top of the object ends in a flat break, with a small projection at the bottom of the break. The bottom curve of the object has an uneven break where the front of the object is missing, showing the back and inside of the handle which curves upwards. The object has an uneven surface patina and is overall rough and pitted. There is some flaking visible in the flat break, the white metal leading to identification of the material as possibly pewter. Measurements: Length: 54.3mm Width: 67.8mm Thickness: 23.7mm Weight: 57g

HESH-8D22E6: BROOCH
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type, dating from AD 80-120. The axis bar, spring, pin, foot, catch plate, and most of the wing caps are missing. The head of the brooch is 20.8mm wide, including the wings which are semi-cylindrical in shape. The caps at the end of the wings which would have held the spring and coil in place are missing. The head itself is humped shaped. At the front of the head, there is the remnants of a rearward facing hook. Roughly half of the bow of the brooch remains. It tapers in length from 9.8mm at the junction between the head and the wings, to 2.9mm at its terminal. The beginning of the moulding for the catch plate can be seen at the base of the bow. The brooch has been abraded during its time within the soil and consequently much of its original surface has been lost. The underside of the bow has been less exposed to wear and retains a smooth surface with a well developed patina. Generally, the brooch is a light brown colour due to remnants of the soil on its surface, with smaller patches of dark green visible. Similar examples can be found in Mackreth, Brooches In Late Iron Age - Roman Britain. For example, Chapter 3, Plate 51, No. 13527, which was excavated from Wall and has been dated to the mid-late second century.

WAW-92C6CE: BUCKLE
An incomplete, copper alloy single loop buckle and plate, dating AD 1350-1450. The buckle is D-shaped with a slightly pointed outer edge and a narrowed and offset strap bar that retains a plain folded and slotted sub-rectangular buckle plate. The pin is missing, and the rivets are missing, but part of the leather bag remains between the plates. Dimensions. Length: 22.08mm. Width: 37.65mm. Thickness: 6.18mm. Weight: 5.38g.

GLO-7C2D5A: COIN
A silver penny of Stephen (1135 - 1154) Watford type dating to c. 1136 - c. 1145. Minted in Hereford by Sibern Obverse: Bust facing right crowned and diademed holding sceptre. STIEFNE•R Reverse: Cross moline with fleur in each angle [S]IBER:[ON]:HER(R)

WAW-EAE471: CASTING WASTE
A probable corroded cast copper alloy casting jet or "gate". The object is roughly sub-trapezoidal in plan with a concave reverse and convex, domed top with two sub-rectangular sprue projections near the top. The surfaces are textured with pits from abrasion. This type of object is the result of casting into a mould and represents waste where molten bronze solidifies at the entrance of the mould around the gate and the casting channel/channels. Casting waste is difficult to date, and can potentially be prehistoric to post Medieval. The object may be Bronze Age in date due to having been found in the vicinity of HESH-E4B5D6, a Bronze Age gold pennanular ring dating to 1200-750 BC. Dimensions. Length: 32.64mm. Width: 25.77mm. Height: 15.07mm. Weight: 26.71g.

HESH-43988D: COIN
A heavily clipped medieval penny from the reigns of Edward III (post treaty) to Richard II dating to the period AD 1369-1399. Mint: York The obverse is worn. It depicts a crowned bust facing. The legend has been lost to clipping, and only the bottoms of the letters [...]GLIE remain. The reverse features a long cross with a quatrefoil centre, and three spaced pellets in each field. The majority of the legend is once again lost to clipping. Double saltire stops are visible. The bottoms of the letters CIVI / TAS are visble. The coin has been broken into two fragments and glued back together.

HESH-2FFA2A: COIN
An incomplete, cut half voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5b1 or 5b2, dating from 1250-56AD. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust of Henry III with pellet-in-annulet eyes and a sceptre in hand. The full legend would have read 'HENRICVS REX III' The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The full legend would have read: WIL LEM ONL VND which refers to the moneyer 'Willem', and the mint London.

HESH-2F8F5E: COIN
An incomplete, cut half of a scottish penny depicting William I 'The Lion' (1165-1214AD), Seaby's numbers: 5029-5033. The coin dates from between 1205 and 1230AD - coins of William I continued to be struck posthumously. The obverse is highly worn, and not much detail remains. It would have displayed a left facing bust with a sceptre, and crown of pellets. The inscription is illegible. It would have read: WILLELMVS REX The reverse is also highly worn. Half of a voided short cross fourchee can be seen, with two, six-pointed starts within the remaining quarters. The reverse inscription is obscurred by clipping and wear, and is illegible.

HESH-2F0605: COIN
A complete, voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads NIC HOL EON RAN which refers to the moneyer Nicole.

HESH-2D49A7: COIN
A voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD) Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The coin was minted in London, by the moneyer Richard. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads RICARD ON LVND.

YORYM-7252D9: COIN
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.

YORYM-71FA0D: COIN
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.

GLO-E1AA3F: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch of Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B. Oval head plate, on the reverse is a single loop that would have held the missing spring. The undecorated bow emanates from the front of the head plate curving down to a moulded knee at the apex of the bow; below the lower leg is truncated . Date AD 80-200.

WAW-FEA504: PLUMB BOB
An incomplete, corroded cast copper alloy and iron possible plumb bob of possible Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is conical, being largely triangular in plan with a largely circular cross section. There is a circular collar near the terminal at the top of the object, above of which is an iron protrusion. There is evidence of iron infill throughout the object, with iron corrosion around the object and a fracture running along one side with a sub-triangular bit of the copper alloy shell tearing away at an angle, revealing iron infill There are a number of similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including HAMP-8C11C4, GLO-D81131, DOR-04EE1B, and NMS-26C3B8. These have been dated to the Roman period (c. AD 43-402). Dimensions. Height: 34.18mm. Diameter: 12.53mm. Weight: 8.55g.

WAW-3F1CF4: HARNESS PENDANT
An incomplete, copper alloy harness pendant of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). The object is largely circular in plan with a transverse attachment loop at the apex. The attachment loop is incomplete, missing a large section of the loop from around 10 o'clock to 4 o'clock. The obverse is decorated with an enamel motif with a central circle of red enamel, surrounded by a spiked ring of blue enamel and with eight spokes of blue enamel radiating out from the central ring. There is an outer ring that likely would have been blue enamel, and there appears to be have been enamel in the segments between the spokes, though the colour is uncertain. The reverse is undecorated and is largely flat, though part of it is bent backwards towards the bottom. There is a jagged though largely vertical tear in the object on the outside edge from around 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock. Dimensions. Length: 37.87mm. Width: 30.08mm. Thickness (suspension loop): 5.78mm. Thickness (main body): 1.94mm. Weight: 6.97g.

WAW-19A1DB: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
An incomplete, copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead dating to the Ewart Park phase of the late Bronze Age date (c. 950-800 BC). The mouth is sub-rectangular (48.16mm high, 39.41mm wide) with a sub-rectangular socket (33.68mm high, 28.69mm wide). There is a slight lip around the edge. There are three longitudinal ribs, spaced evenly on both faces and tapering towards the breaks on both sides. There is a D-shaped loop just below the socket on one side. A casting seam is visible on both sides. There is a break in the object, with it being more of an oblique line on one face and more stepped on the other face. The object has as largely dark, brownish green patina with some light green patches. Dimensions. Length: 53.87mm. Width: 39.39mm. Height: 53.37mm. Weight: 128.53g.

WAW-17A4D5: COIN
A very worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) or Edward II (AD 1307-1327) and dating to AD 1305-1310. Class 10cf. London mint. The coin has been bent in multiple places, and there is a 6.92mm long tear at half past 10 on the obverse. Diameter: 18.26mm. Thickness: 0.62mm. Weight: 1.16g. Die axis: 11.

WAW-047DF4: STRAP FITTING
A copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1400 to AD 1600. The strap fitting consists of a sub triangular mount. The object is broad at the upper edge and tapers to an integral hook. At the upper edge is a semi circular impression almost creating a heart shaped plate. The lower end tapers to a hook that folds behind the plate. A suspension loop is still attached. located on the central plate are two circular rivet holes. The surface is abraded and has suffered some damage. The object has a green coloured surface patina. Parallels recorded on the PAS database include LIN-7D6B36 discovered in Lincolnshire and WMID-43BE91 discovered in Shropshire. Strap fittings / belt hangers of this style are typically considered to be part of sword belt sets and of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). It measures 28.9 mm in length on the plate, 24.5 mm in length including the suspension ring, 12.7 mm in width at the widest point. 1.5 mm in thickness and weighs 2.5 grams.

WAW-03038A: WEIGHT
A probable post medieval lead trade weight or net weight dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The object is broadly oval in plan and flat in profile with an integral circular perforation hole. The weight has a cream coloured surface patina. The object has abraded edges. A parallel can be found on the PAS database CORN-E790D6, discovered in Cornwall. The object has a height of 23.1 mm and a width of 24 mm. The thickness is 4.8 mm. It weighs 9.3 grams.

WAW-028107: BUCKLE
A copper alloy post medieval shoe or knee buckle, with a drilled frame for a separate spindle dating to circa AD 1690-1720. The brooch is broadly rectangular with rounded edges. The frame is curved in profile. At the centre of each long edge is a projection that would have held the separate spindle. This is now lost along with the pin. The upper frame is decorated with a small groove around the circumference of the brooch. Along the inner edge is a repeating pattern of oblique linear grooves. The alloy has a high tin content and has a green/grey coloured surface patina. Parallels can be seen in Whitehead (2003) pages 102 - 103. They were used as shoe or knee buckles. Parallels can be seen on the PAS database, include (SUR-DD26E9) discovered in Wiltshire and a more complete example (WAW-406254) discovered in Warwickshire. The brooch measures 42.9 mm in length, 33.9 mm in width, 2.5 mm in thickness and weighs 10.1 grams.

WAW-B0630D: COIN
A very worn Roman copper alloy sestertius coin of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) and dating AD 165-166 (Reece Period 7). TR POT XX IMP III COS III reverse type depicting Providentia standing left, holding wand and sceptre, with a globe at her feet. Reference: RIC III, pg. 286, no. 923; BMC 1279. Diameter: 32.35mm. Thickness: 4.75mm. Weight: 21.94g. Die axis: 4.

WAW-AFF8EA: COIN
A very worn, incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus coin of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) and dating c. AD 317-330 (Reece Period 16). Uncertain emperor and uncertain mint. Uncertain reverse type depicting camp gate. There are sections missing from the coin, most notably a semi-circular section from 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 15.46mm. Thickness: 1.27mm. Weight: 0.87g. Die axis: 7.

WAW-AF7209: COIN
A Medieval silver short cross cut farthing of either John I (AD 1199-1216) or Henry III (AD 1216-1272) and likely dating AD 1199-1217. Possibly Class 6. Length: 9.12mm. Width: 8.55mm. Thickness: 0.67mm. Weight: 0.25g. Die axis:

WAW-AEE903: COIN
A cut halfpenny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating AD 1250-1256. Class 5b. Minted in London by Henri. See North (1994) Vol.1 pg.227 no.992/2. The coin is missing a section from around 1 o'clock to 7 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 18.47mm. Thickness: 0.62mm. Weight: 0.67g. Die axis: 11.

LVPL-99BD72: COIN
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Trajan dating to AD 103-111 (Reece period 5). S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C reverse possibly depicting Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch out and downwards in right hand and cornucopiae in left; her right foot treading down Dacian whose head and shoulders only are seen. Mint Rome.

WAW-8406CB: COIN
An incomplete, very worn Post Medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) and dating to the period AD 1641-1649. Likely Group D. Initial mark: Two pellets. The coin is pierced at around 9 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 12.89mm. Thickness: 0.34mm. Weight: 0.36g. Die axis: 11.

NMGW-4981B2: COSMETIC PESTLE
A complete cast copper alloy end-looped cosmetic pestle of early Roman date (c. AD 50-200). The integrally cast pestle has a bird-headed loop at one end, measuring 12.8mm in diameter and 3.4mm wide, with the loop having a faceted oval cross section c. 3.4-4.0mm thick. The loop curves back on itself to attach to the underside of the pestle terminating in a recurved, flared lip 4.7mm wide (representing a bird’s beak). There is a shallow transverse groove on outer face of the loop just above the lip. The loop measures 16.4mm long from the lip to the terminal point of the loop. Beyond the end-loop, the pestle has a circular section 4mm in diameter, curving only very slightly for the first c. 16mm, after which point the pestle curves upwards and increases in diameter to 5mm to form a bulbous, blunt pointed tip. The pestle’s surface is covered by slight, longitudinal parallel facets covering nearly all the surface extending from the upper part of the loop to the tip. The tip has a 2.5mm wide, 13.7mm long use facet on the underside of the tip. The use facet is only slight and appears to show a slight bias to one side- perhaps corresponding to the handedness of the user. The pestle has a smooth green patina representing the original surface covering practically all of the object. There are patches of encrusting darker green copper alloy corrosion product covering parts of the pestle, as well as one patch of deep blue azurite/malachite corrosion on the tip and another tiny lump of the same inside the end loop. This pestle represents one half of a cosmetic set, the missing half of which would be a mortar, likely also end looped. These sets are “an entirely British phenomenon, an insular type with its origin in the pre-Roman Iron Age” (Jackson, 2010, pg.67). These sets are not precisely dated, with the period of use appearing to be the late Iron Age to early Roman periods, circa 100 BC - 300 AD, with the most intensive period of use between AD 50 - 200. Length: 58mm Width: 5.4mm Thickness: 13mm Weight: 8.3g

NMGW-48DC91: COIN
A broken silver medieval cut halfpenny of Henry V (1413 - 1422 AD), Class G (North N1407), dating c.1413-c.1422 AD. Mint of Durham. Double Saltire Stops. As North (1991), pg 71, No. 1407. Obverse: Crowned bust facing Obverse Legend: [+hENR]ICVSxx REX[…] Reverse: Long cross dividing the reverse, three pellets in each quarter, annulet in one quarter Reverse Legend: CIVI/[TAS/ DVn/OL]m Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 15mm Weight: 0.4g

GLO-C0F112: COIN
A silver Denarius of Tiberius minted in Lyon. Dated to AD14 - AD37. RIC 30 Obverse: laureate head right TI CAESAR DIVI AVG AVGVSTVS Reverse: Livia, as Pax, holding long sceptre & olive branch, seated right on throne with ornate legs, single line below PONTIF MAXIM

GLO-C0D7AE: COIN
A silver penny of Edward I or II Class 10cf, (probably a 10cf3) Date c1307-1309 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS LONDON

GLO-C016B5: COIN
A clipped penny of Henry VII (1485-1509) Sovereign type minted under Archbishop Rotherham and dated to AD 1489-1500 and minted in York Obverse: enthroned king facing forwards [HENRI]CUS DI GRA REX AN[G] Reverse: shield divided by a long cross, two keys below shield CIV[ITAS EBORACI]

GLO-B04E7D: COIN
Penny of James I (1603-1625) mint mark Escallop 1606-1607 Obverse: crowned Rose I D G ROSA SIN SPINA Reverse: Crowned Thistle TUEATUR UNITA DEUS

GLO-B03DA4: COIN
A silver three pence of Elizabeth I Date to 1572. mint mark ermine. Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms, 1572 above all divided by a long cross POSUI DEU ADIVTOREM MEU

GLO-AF9E38: COIN
A heavily worm and corroded copper alloy Sestertius or dupondius unfortunately the emperor is unreadable, possibly dating to the 1st- 2nd century. Obverse: bust facing right [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]

GLO-AF8A01: COIN
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine dated to AD 330-336 (Period 17) bust facing right CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG two soldiers standing either side of two standards, branch in between GLORIA EXERCITVS in ex CONST

GLO-AF6A9D: COIN
A copper-alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD330-340. (Period 17). Obverse: helmeted bust facing left VRBS ROMA Reverse: wolf and twins, in ex TRS

GLO-AF6170: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
An incomplete copper-alloy button and loop fastener. The button is a small circular frame whose top edge has a raised border surrounding a recessed circular cell. The cell looks to have originally been filled with a read enamel, although only traces remain around the edges. On the undersides is the shank of the loop, this bends round at a 90-degree angle away from the button element of the artefact, before expanding into an oval loop.

GLO-AF3C8D: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate surmounted by a truncated loop. On the reverse are two rearward facing perforated lug that holds the spring support bar, the spring and pin looks to have been made from iron as this area is heavily encrusted in Fe corrosion. The bow would emanate from the front of the head plate but is truncated.

GLO-AEF199: COIN
Silver halfpenny of Richard II Date 1377-1399 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards RICARD REX ANGL Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS LONDON

LVPL-42ED9F: COIN
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180), dating to the period c.AD 168-169 (Reece period 8). TR POT XXII/XXIII IMP V COS III, S C, reverse type depicting Aequitas seated left holding scales and cornucopia. Mint of Rome. RIC III nos. 960, 969.

WMID-E3EC59: COIN
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

NMGW-A983B1: COIN
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Crispus (r. AD 317-326), dating to AD 317. Mint of Heraclea, as RIC VII Heraclea 18. The coin is in very good condition, with an unusual patina. Obverse: Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand Obverse Legend: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Reverse: Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with six stone layers Reverse Legend: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS Mint Mark: -/-//MHTΓ Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 19.1mm Weight: 2.52g

GLO-93CE34: COIN
A heavily corroded copper alloy radiate or nummus, unreadable emperor dated to AD 260-400 Obverse: No detail remains [...] Reverse: no detail remains [...]

GLO-26DCB6: BROOCH
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, possible double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to 43-100 AD. There is the remains of a pieced lug on the rear of the head which would have mounted the spring and external cord, both of which are missing. The wings have a convex face with a recessed triangular cell. vertical band at the tip. The bow is undecorated with a series of triangular cells all of which would have probably contained enamel. The lower part of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catchpate.

GLO-161A59: SPINDLE WHORL
Lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date that is circular in plan with a large central hole. One side is decorated with twelve transverse lines with a pellet in the centre. The other side has thirteen transverse lines with arches in between forming a bridge to each line.

GLO-15C974: PURSE
Copper alloy purse bar that consists of two circular cross-section arms that flank a sub oval central block hub. The block hub has a hole that passed through the middle that would have mounted a large loop on a spindle, but this is now missing. The face of the hub is decorated with one side, are three lines that cross at a central pint forming a six-pointed star. On the opposite is one upright and the crossbar of a possible N, each bar is formed from a double line. This decoration is former from grooves that are inlayed with silver. The arms projects from the side of the block; each arm has a moulded base in the shape of an animal head with a gaping mouth. From the mouth of the beast protrudes the circular cross section arm of the purse. One are is truncated near the base, whilst the other is bent back on itself and truncated towards its end.

GLO-1551F2: COIN
Silver groat of Edward IV, light coinage Date: 1468-1469 Mint mark: crown Obverse: bust facing forward quatrefoils by neck EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle POSVI DEUM ADIVTOREM MEUM / CIVITAS LONDON

GLO-1412FB: COIN
Silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), mint mark Bell dating it to 1634-1635 Obverse: Crowned bust left; XII behind CAROLUS D G MA: BR FR ET HI REX Reverse: Square shield with the royal coat of arms over cross fourchée: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO Note: this coin has a crease down the centre suggesting it was originally folded in two.

WAW-6EF474: PILGRIM BADGE
An incomplete, copper alloy object, possibly a double faced pilgrim badge of Post Medieval to Modern date date (c. AD 1600-1900). The original object would have been 'vesica-shaped' (pointed oval), but large sections are missing from the object from around 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock and from 12 o'clock to around 3 o'clock on the obverse. The object is also bent slightly upwards on the obverse from around 1 o'clock to 5 o'clock in a straight line whilst being more severely bent upwards around 7 o'clock on the obverse. The obverse is decorated with a raised image of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ, with thin raised ribs radiating from the centre and two angels flanking her There is an inscription that runs around the edge of the obverse, with only a small section extant that reads 'ROS'. The reverse depicts four raised circles connected to one another by raised curved lines, forming a central irregular octagon. Inside the irregular octagon, there appear to be the letters 'C H' raised in relief. Inside the four circles, it appears as if there are variants of different images of the Virgin Mary and Christ, though this is not certain due to the object being incomplete and extremely worn. There are thinner raised lines radiating from the centre. Around the edge, there is an illegible inscription. Due to the orientation of the 'ROS' on the obverse and the fact that the imagery is raised in relief, it is possible that this may be a form of pilgrim badge rather than a seal matrix. Regarding the age, the font style on the object seems to be more recent than Medieval, thus suggesting more a Post Medieval to Modern date. Dimensions: Length: 35.13mm, width: 26.17mm, thickness: 3.13mm, weight: 6.97g.

WAW-6AFAC6: WEIGHT
A lead alloy weight of probably Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is discoid with a raised rim around the edge of the obverse. There are two prominent grooves in the rim, one at around 12 o'clock (8.42mm long, 2.34mm wide) and one at 7 o'clock (9.02mm long, 1.85mm wide). There is a raised, separate trapezoidal lead alloy section (18.56mm long, 10.38mm wide) that is attached to the obverse via a rusted rivet or nail at an oblique angle near the centre from 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock. In the centre, there is a single, transverse engraved line, potentially the Roman numeral I, whilst there are the remains of a capital 'R' around 6 o'clock. There are two parallel, curved lines closer to the raised rim going from around 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock. The reverse has a prominent central groove running from around 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the reverse, being much deeper at 3 o'clock and reducing in depth until the end. There is also another prominent groove running from around 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock on the outside edge of the weight. The object weighs c. 445g, which is 0.98 Avoirdupois pounds or 1.19 Troy pounds. With the inscribed Roman numeral I on the weight, it is thus potentially likely that this was meant to be a 1 Avoirdupois pound weight. Dimensions. Diameter: 66.35mm. Thickness: 16.64mm. Weight: 445g.

WAW-59B96A: WEIGHT
A lead alloy weight, possibly a pump seal weight, of likely Post Medieval date (c. AD 1650-1800). The weight is sub-rectangular in plan, profile, and cross section. On the top of the weight, there is a sub-rectangular recess where the left and right hand edges are raised and in the centre there is a sub-oval lug (26.19mm long, 22.75mm wide). On the reverse, there are two raised sections on both the left and right hand side that both curve inwards, creating a recess that has larger, trapezoidal sections at the top and the bottom of the weight connected by a narrower sub-rectangular section. The object has a cream coloured patina. There are potentially similar weights recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme, including NLM-E0F337, NLM-9FD194, and NLM-9CC8C7. These are all pump seal weights of Post Medieval date c. AD 1650-1950. These would have been used in manually operated water pumps. The object weighs 515g or 1.14 Avoirdupois pounds or 1.38 Troy pounds. Dimensions. Length: 72.55mm. Width: 37.37mm. Height: 30.41mm. Weight: 515g.

WAW-57B93B: CROTAL
An incomplete, cast copper alloy crotal bell of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The object is composed of two hemispheres divided by a raised, circumferential rib. The top hemisphere is complete and has two sound holes on opposite sides of the bell, one with a 6.94mm diameter and the other a 4.55mm diameter. There is a transverse suspension loop that is roughly shaped like a parallelogram in profile, with a sub-triangular top edge of the suspensions loop and the left and right hand edges being rectangular. The central perforation is roughly rectilinear at one end and rounded at the other. The lower hemisphere is extremely worn and has some visible damage, with just under 1/4 of the lower hemisphere missing. One of the sound holes is in tact, having a diameter of 6.32mm, whilst the other has a significant amount of it missing due to the missing 1/4 of the hemisphere, though this one appears to have had an 8.64mm diameter. The lower hemisphere has some remnants of a 'starburst' motif of elongated flutes, though this has mostly been worn away. There is no surviving hammer symbol or maker's mark on the object. The object has a largely light green patina with some dark brown patches. The iron ball that would have been inside the bell is missing. Dimensions. Height: 39.83mm. Diameter: 26.55mm. Weight: 17.09g.

WAW-5513A4: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy discoid object, possibly a uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The object is irregularly shaped, being largely semi-circular from 2 o'clock to 9 o'clock on the obverse, with a section that is trapezoidal from 9 o'clock to 2 o'clock. There is a raised border around the edge of the obverse, whilst obverse has an uncertain design that appears to possibly be some form of bust with what appears to be a crown near the top of the token and a hexagonal shaped face beneath. Thus, it may be a Powell Type 10 akin to PUBLIC-1C2B91, however it is not certain. Part of the token is missing from around 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock on the obverse, and a section may be missing along the edge from around 12 o'clock to around 2 o'clock, though this may be due to the token being poorly struck. The reverse is flat and undecorated and the token has a grey patina. Dimensions. Length: 17.38mm. Width: 17.61mm. Thickness: 2.78mm. Weight: 2.62g.

WAW-5415E5: SEAL
An incomplete, lead alloy bag seal of Post Medieval to Modern date c. AD 1600-1950. The object is roughly sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a slot on one end and a bifurcated slot on the other so as to allow a drawstring to pass through, though the two discs are pressed together quite tightly. There is no visible surviving decoration on either the obverse or the reverse, except perhaps some remnant of a raised circular border on the obverse around 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock. The surface is pitted on the reverse and the object as a whole has a largely light grey patina. Dimensions. Length: 16.69mm. Width: 15.27mm. Thickness: 2.86mm. Weight: 2.35g.

WAW-539AA5: WEIGHT
A lead alloy weight or token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a relatively uniform thickness and there is no extant decoration on either the obverse or the reverse. There are the possible remnants of a central pellet on the obverse, since there is a slightly circular raised section in the centre that shows signs of breakage in the past, however, there does not appear to be any strong evidence to suggest it was an intentionally moulded pellet rather than an accidental product of casting. The discoid object has a weight of 13.03g, which is around 0.46 Avoirdupois ounces or 0.42 Troy ounces, and so could have been intended as a weight for either measurement system. The object has a beige patina. Dimensions. Diameter: 21.88mm. Thickness: 4.24mm. Weight: 13.03g.

WAW-471CE1: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token was originally circular in plan, though around one quarter is now missing, and is uniface. The token is heavily worn, and the only clearly observable features on the obverse is a central raised rib. There is a straight raised line running from near the bottom of the central line to around 8 o'clock and what may be the remnants of triangular depressions on the right hand side, though these may be more due to post depositional abrasion, especially given that the reverse is also pitted. Therefore, whilst the design may fall under Powell Type 3 or 7, it is not certain. There is an irregularly shaped section missing from around 9 o'clock to 10 o'clock on the obverse and a small semi-circular section missing around 6 o'clock, whilst a section from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock is raised upwards on the obverse. The reverse is undecorated. The token has a largely light grey patina with a fair percentage being cream coloured. Dimensions. Length: 25.95mm. Width: 25.97mm. Thickness: 4.12mm. Height: 8.17mm. Weight: 11.00g.

WAW-46A05D: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly circular in plan and is uniface. The obverse is decorated with irregular lines and pellets. There is a raised line that leads from around the centre to 12 o'clock and another that leads from near the centre towards 2 o'clock on the edge. There is a raised line that goes from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock and that connects to the central line that heads to 12 o'clock. There are raised pellets at around 2 o'clock, 4 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 11 o'clock, all at differing distance from the edge of the token. The pattern may fall under the classification of Powell Type 3. The token was cut in antiquity in straight lines near the edge from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock and from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clock. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 14.01mm. Width: 13.71mm. Thickness: 2.03mm. Weight: 2.10g.

WAW-463434: TOKEN
A lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly circular in plan and is uniface. The obverse is decorated with an unusual design. This design consists of an off-centre, horizontal, thicker raised rib. Near the centre of this line, there emerges another raised rib that forks part way along, resulting in three raised lines heading towards the edge of the token. On either side of this central forked object, there are two curved lines. Below the off-centre, thicker line, there are three raised ribs that continue on from the respective ribs above the thicker, horizontal line. This design could be meant to represent a tree or plants of some kind, and thus may fit under Powell Type 17. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 18.41mm. Width: 19.11mm. Thickness: 4.16mm. Weight: 7.82g.

WAW-45C776: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly sub-oval in plan and is uniface. The obverse is decorated with a very worn design consisting of 4 surviving raised ribs radiating from a central pellet towards a raised border, with pellets in the top two segments. There appears to have formerly been more raised ribs and possibly more pellets. This design would fit under Powell Type 3. The left hand side of the token is raised, particularly from around 7 o'clock to 10 o'clock, with there being a triangular hole around 8 o'clock to 9 o'clock that is just off centre. The reverse is undecorated and concave. The token has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 22.57mm. Width: 24.97mm. Thickness: 2.25mm. Height: 7.64mm. Weight: 5.03g.

WAW-454C53: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly circuar and is uniface. The obverse is decorated with an extremely worn design, now consisting of 6 raised curved lines radiating from the centre to the remnants of a raised border edge, though the number of radiating lines would have likely been closer to 10 originally. This would make the token conform to Powell Type 3. The obverse is convex and the reverse is undecorated and concave, with there being a domed section of the obverse around 7 o'clock to around 8 o'clock that is just off centre. The object as a whole has a largely light grey patina with some cream coloured patches. Dimensions. Length: 12.87mm. Width: 13.27mm. Height: 3.36mm. Weight: 2.14g.

WAW-44F9D5: TOKEN
A lead alloy biface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly hexagonal and is biface. The obverse is decorated with three raised lines that divie the face into six segments, with a raised external border, pellets at the points where the raised lines meet the external raised border, a central pellet, and two pellets in the central segments on both the left and right hand side of the obverse, with the right hand pellet being closer to the raised edge and the left hand pellet closer to the central pellet. The obverse would thus fall under Powell Type 3. The reverse has a small raised section in the top right hand corner that features a raised border and multiple segments, thus likely also falling under Powell Type 3. The object as a whole has a largely light grey patina with some cream coloured patches. Dimensions. Length: 18.45mm. Width: 20.22mm. Thickness: 2.97mm. Weight: 4.23g.

WAW-44883F: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly semi-circular and is uniface, with a long cross on the obverse with a single pellet in the bottom angle, and thus conforms to Powell Type 14. Half of the token appears to have been cut away in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated and the object as a whole has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 15.78mm. Width: 11.47mm. Thickness: 3.58mm. Weight: 3.41g.

WAW-446FC3: TOKEN
A complete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly circular and is uniface, with a long cross on the obverse with a single pellet in each angle, and thus conforms to Powell Type 14. The reverse is flat and undecorated and the object as a whole has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 13.92mm. Width: 14.26mm. Thickness: 2.72mm. Weight: 2.78g.

WAW-42A9F1: SEAL
An incomplete, lead alloy seal of likely Modern date (c. AD 1800-1950). The object is sub-oval in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. It appears to be of the bulla type, with a central hole through which a fastening cord would be passed prior to stamping. There are remnants of an iron attachment protruding from the object around 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock on the obverse, and there is iron staining on bumps on the reverse following an oblique path from the protrusion at 10 o'clock on the obverse. This would likely be the remnant of an iron rod that passed through the seal, possibly ferrous wire that was used to help seal the bag. The object has a cream coloured patina. Obverse inscription: SOLEX. Reverse description: Uncertain due to wear. Dimensions. Length: 17.08mm. Width: 16.57mm. Thickness: 3.83mm. Weight: 5.00g.

WAW-41F875: STYLUS
A complete lead stylus or 'writing lead' of probably Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1700). The object has a lozenge shaped cross section at the top starting at 3.87mm wide and 3.82mm thick. As it tapers to a point, it changes to having more of a sub-rectangular or trapezoidal cross section and bends to the left at roughly 45 degrees near the bottom. There is slight abrasion across the object and it has a largely cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 35.63mm. Width: 3.87mm. Thickness: 3.82mm. Weight: 1.57g.

WAW-40BC5F: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete, copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1550-1800). The object is a bar mount with terminal sub-oval lobes at either end. The object is plano-convex, with a domed front and a largely flat reverse, except for the stubs of integral attachment spikes at both the top and bottom of the object. The object is extremely worn, and so whilst it may appear that there are no obvious remnants of what were raised ribs on the central segment of the object, akin to those found on HAMP-5F6AA8, this does not preclude the object from having had them at some point. There are a number of similarly shaped bar mounts recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including HAMP-5F6AA8, KENT-89AADA, and DOR-8F809C. These are all of Post Medieval date and have been dated to the period c. AD 1550-1800. Dimensions. Length: 23.19mm. Width: 6.72mm. Thickness (including shank): 5.71mm. Weight: 1.80g.

WAW-3FC69B: STUD
A complete copper alloy stud or tack of likely Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The object has a circular, domed head that is concave on the reverse. There is an off-centre, square sectioned integral shank that emerges from the underside of the head, starting at 3.33mm long and 3.31mm wide, and tapers to a now blunted point. The shank is bent towards the left around 40% along its length. The object has no decoration visible and has a light green and brown patina. There are a number of comparable studs on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including WAW-72D662, LIN-C51EC1, and PUBLIC-2E22CED. The aforementioned examples date to the period AD 1500-1800 and have square sectioned shanks of similar dimensions near the top. Dimensions. Height: 17.34mm. Diameter: 14.79mm. Weight: 2.70g.

WAW-2F5289: PURSE
An incomplete, copper alloy possible purse bar of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450-1550). The object consists of the remnants of a purse bar with a heavily worn globular terminal. The bar has a sub-rectangular cross section (3.79mm long, 3.09mm wide at the junction with the terminal), and curves slightly to the left near the bottom. There is a raised collar around the base of the terminal. The terminal is 11.74mm long, 10.73mm wide, and 9.54mm high. The terminal is decorated with five irregularly sized twisting grooves. Dimensions. Length: 11.74mm. Width: 10.73mm. Height: 29.85mm. Weight: 5.79g.

WAW-2ED095: SEAL
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal of Modern date (c. AD 1894-1910). The object is sub-oval in plan and rectangular in cross section and is of the bulla type, with a central hole through which the fastening cord is passed prior to stamping. The object was decorated in low relief with a raised circular border on both sides. Obverse inscription: WEB[B] [&] [SONS] [SALT]N[EY] CHES[TER] (around) // MANURE // MANFR[S]. Reverse description: Crowned company emblem. Reverse inscription: [REGISTE]RED [TRADE] [MARK] (around) // WEBBS (across top). Length: 20.12mm. Width: 18.78mm. Thickness: 4.39mm. Die axis: 1.

WAW-2E1077: SEAL
An incomplete lead alloy bag seal of Modern date (c. AD 1894-1910). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section and is of the bulla type, with a central hole through which the fastening cord is passed prior to stamping. The object was decorated in low relief with a raised circular border on both sides. Obverse inscription: [WEBB] & SONS [SALTNEY] [CH]EST[ER] (around) // MANURE // MANFRS. Reverse description: Crowned company emblem. Reverse inscription: REGI[STERED] TRADE [MARK] (around) // WEBBS (across top). Length: 20.03mm. Width: 18.42mm. Thickness: 5.01mm. Die axis: 5.

WAW-1B72AF: COIN
An incomplete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Voided long cross Class 5g-i (North 997-999) dating to AD 1251-72. Minted by Renaud at London. North (1994: 227). Coin is bent at 10 o'clock and the edge broken or removed at 2 o'clock on the obverse. There is also a crack or cut in the centre of the bust. Coin measures 18mm in dimaeter and weighs 0.91g.

WAW-DE2E72: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is roughly circular and is uniface, with a four petalled flower on the obverse and thus conforms to Powell Type 1. The reverse is quite heavily damaged, with large numbers of missing chips and potential evidence of corrosion. The object has a largely light grey patina with some cream coloured sections. Dimensions. Diameter: 22.26mm. Thickness: 4.54mm. Weight: 8.32g.

WAW-DDCA59: TOKEN
An incomplete, cast lead alloy, uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1800). The token is circular, with small segments missing at 4 o'clock and 11 o'clock. The obverse is decorated with four concentric circles, including the raised outside edge, and thus falls under Powell Type 31. The reverse is largely flat and undecorated, except for a chip around 10 o'clock. THe object has a dark, grey patina. Dimensions. Diameter: 20.46mm. Thickness: 2.05mm. Weight: 4.37g.

WAW-DD6204: SEAL
An incomplete, lead alloy bag seal of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1600-1650). The seal is roughly oval, though it is now distorted and the suspension loop that would hav ebeen at the apex is now missing. The obverse of the seal has the interwoven letters "AH/ME/W" over three lines, though part of the "W" is now missing. There are rosettes on either side of the "ME", though the left hand rosette has been worn away to a greater extent. All of this is within a worn rope-twist border. The reverse depicts a crowned "N" with two very worn rosettes on either side and a pellet at around 2 o'clock towards the edge. There are a number of other seals recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that have the same design. These include LON-0E2AC3, LEIC-92C067, LVPL-53C7C1, and BERK-738912. It is reported by Egan that these seals may have been used on brass vessels as well as wire. According to Elton, this design may be a variant of the crowned N and privy mark of Nykoping, Sweden (Elton 2017:275), whilst there is stronger evidence to suggest that it is likely a seal from Northeim, Germany (Mitchiner 1991 Vol.2 no.3002) and dates to the 17th century. Dimensions. Length: 33.78mm. Width: 35.59mm. Thickness: 5.32mm. Weight: 39.07g. References. Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Egan G. 1995. Lead Cloth Seals and Related items in the British Museum, British Museum Occasional Paper 93. Elton S.F. 2017. Cloth Seals: An Illustrated Reference Guide to Identification of Lead Seals Attached To Cloth, Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. Mitchiner, M. 1991. Jetons, Medalets & Tokens Vol. II: The Low Countries and France. London: Hawkins Publications.

WAW-C86038: CLOTH SEAL
A lead cloth seal of likely Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1600-1900). The object is a double disc seal and is folded along a narrow connecting strip. The front disc has a raised design consisting of a shield with three five-pointed stars near the chief, underlined with a transverse line beneath it. There is a second outline around the shield and a raised circle on the central of the points on the chief edge, and the entire design is surrounded by a beaded circular border. The style of the shield is akin to a two engrailed shield, a design that became popular in heraldry in the 19th century, which would suggest that this likely dates to the 19th century. The shield bears a similarity to the coat of arms of the city of Leeds, though without the traditional fleece. There is some damage in a roughly sub-oval shape from around 3 o'clock to 10 o'clock on the obverse. There are some incisions on the reverse of the object resembling "2617", which is then underlined, first with one line above a roughly circular identation on the reverse, and secondly with a line below the aforementioned circular indentation. Dimensions. Length: 43.66mm. Width: 32.56mm. Thickness (across folded strip): 4.81mm. Weight: 20.00g.

WAW-C75594: COIN
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10cf5 (North 1043/1) dating to AD 1309-10. Durham mint. North (1991: 32). Coin is chipped around the edge. Coin measures 18mm in dimaeter and 1.11g in weight.

WAW-C62438: FINGER RING
A complete finger ring dating to the Modern peirod (c. AD 1878-1900). The hoop is D-shaped in corss-section with a plain outer band and ITALIA UMBERTO I in raised lettering on the inner band with a border above consising of short vertical lines repeating. The object has a mid-green patina and the edges are slightly chipped. The finger ring appears to be dedicated to Umberto I, King of Italy from AD 1878 until his assassination in July 1900. Overall dimensions: 22.30mm in diameter, 1.74mm in thickness and 3.17g in weight.

WAW-C535CC: STRAP FITTING
A near complete, copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). There are two main sections of the object, with the first consisting of a sub-rectangular, plano-convex copper alloy sheet. This section measures 7.88mm wide near the top, gradually expanding to 10.35mm wide and 3.43mm thick, excluding the attachment shanks on the reverse. There are two shanks with oval cross-sections on the reverse, one shorter shank near the top of this section of the object (4.68mm long, 4.38mm wide) with a flat terminal, and a longer one near the bottom (4.48mm long, 4.22mm wide) that tapers to a rounded point. At the bottom of this section of the object, there is a moulded, raised transverse rib. The second main section of the object consists of a hook with a D-shaped cross-section. It starts off 9.71mm wide and 5.03mm thick, tapering to 6.89mm wide and 3.31mm thick whilst projecting forwards, before slowly curving back on itself and tapering to 4.46mm wide and 3.08mm thick just before the break that occurs near where the hook would have ended in a point. There are remnants of silvering or tinning on the object, mainly on the obverse. The object has a largely light green patina with significant dark brown sections. Dimensions. Length: 32.89mm. Width: 10.35mm. Thickness: 19.88mm. Weight: 9.49g.

WAW-C37D0D: COIN
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Probably Class 10cf3 (North 1042/2) dating to AD 1305-10. London mint. North (1991: 32). Overall dimensions: 17.05mm in diameter, 0.67mm in thickness and 1.12g in weight.

WAW-C347EC: COIN
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). York mint dating to AD 1696 (Spink 3526). Spink (2000: 328). Coin is extremely worn and appears to have been bent into and S-shape. Coins with such a double bend are not uncommon finds but their significance is not fully understood. According to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They were particularly common in the reign of William III (1694-1702). While 'love tokens' should be inscribed with the name of the person loved most of these defaced coins are uninscribed. Shipley (2021) notes that bending coins as part of an oath is an ancient practice. She refers to Manville (2014) who states that: “A twice bent coin might be carried in the pocket or wallet as a protection against the ‘evil eye’ or other witchcraft, hence the crooked sixpence of the children’s rhyme. Other so-called lucky pocket pieces might be bent to distinguish them from normal coins and prevent inadvertent spending." Overall dimensions: 20.13mm in diameter, 0.92mm in thickness and 2.83g in weight. Reference: Shipley, L (2021) DEV-0A5CF4: A POST MEDIEVAL COIN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1020668 [Accessed: Feb 9, 2021 5:11:17 PM]

WAW-47D85D: COIN
A silver Post Medieval halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) and dating AD 1591-1596. Third Coinage. Minted in London. Either Tun or Woolpack initial mark. See North (1991) pg. 137 no. 2016. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with two pellets behind the head. Obverse inscription: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA. Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Initial mark: Tun or Woolpack. Diameter: 17.15mm. Thickness: 0.46mm. Die axis: 4.

WAW-47AA19: COIN
A silver Post Medieval groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating AD 1560-1561. First coinage. Cross Crosslet initial mark. Minted in London. See North (1991) pg.133 no.1986. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left. Obverse inscription: ELIZABETH:D’.G’.AN’FR’.ET.HI’.REGINA. Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield. Reverse inscription: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M ME[V]. Initial mark: Cross Crosslet. Diameter: 18.58mm. Thickness: 0.41mm. Die axis: 10.

WAW-20C957: COIN
An incomplete, extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, either an as, dupondius, or sestertius. Uncertain emperor or reverse type due to wear. Obverse description: Uncertain due to wear, possibly bust right. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse description: Uncertain due to wear. Reverse inscription: Illegible. Length: 28.96mm. Width: 27.25mm. Thickness: 3.77mm. Die axis: Uncertain due to wear.

WAW-1DBC0E: WEIGHT
A lead standing weight of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The weight is conical in profile and has a roughly oval cross section. It starts at 17.99mm long and 16.09mm wide at the base, tapering to 12.85mm long and 10.74mm wide near the top. At this point, it narrows rapidly to 5.56mm wide whilst remaining 12.35mm long and forms a rounded lug that is roughly rectilinear at one end and rounded at the top. There is a circular perforation (2.26mm diameter) in the rounded lug. There are assorted indentations on the surface of the weight, most notably a sub-triangular shaped indentation (7.79mm long, 3.63mm wide) on the side of the weight. It has a cream coloured patina. The weight is 43.29g, which is just over 1.52 Avoirdupois ounces or 1.39 Troy ounces. Dimensions. Length: 17.99mm. Width: 16.09mm. Height: 31.11mm. Weight: 43.29g.

WAW-1CF7E0: WEIGHT
A lead weight of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is roughly sub-oval in profile with a flattened top and bottom. The very top is roughly sub-rectangular, being 16.89mm long and 14.02mm wide. The weight then expands downwards, slowly changing to having a sub-oval cross section, reaching a maximum of 34.45mm long and 31.19mm wide. After this, the object tapers to 17.26mm long and 16.52mm wide at the base. There is a sub-rectangular indent on the base that measures 5.89mm long and 3.85mm wide. The object weighs 281g, which is around 9.91 Avoirdupois ounces and just over 9.03 Troy ounces. Dimensions. Length: 34.45mm. Width: 31.19mm. Height: 43.71mm. Weight: 281g.

WAW-1BF3B1: COIN
An extremely worn, silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) Third Coinage (AD 1583-1603) and dating AD 1591-1596. London mint. Either Tun or Woolpack initial mark. See North (1991) pg. 137 no. 2016. Obverse description: Crowned bust left with two pellets behind the head. Obverse inscription: [E] [D] [G] [ROSA] SINE SPI[NA]. Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield. Reverse inscription: CIV[I]/[TAS]/[LON]/DO[N]. Initial mark: Tun or Woolpack. Diameter: 16.92mm. Thickness: 0.35mm. Die axis: 3.

WAW-1B0934: COIN
An almost complete silver halfgroat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period. There are some small triangular nicks at around 3 o'clock on the obverse and a c. 3.25mm long tear on the obverse at 10 o'clock. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward within a tressure of arches (lis on cusps, lis on breast). Obverse inscription: EDWA[RDVS] REX ANGLI [Z] [FRAN]CI (unbarred N). Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle (reverse bar N) Reverse inscription: POS/VI DEVM/ADIVT/O[REM] // CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Diameter: 22.69mm. Thickness: 0.75mm. Die axis: 3.

WAW-9FE15A: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An incomplete, copper alloy object of unknown date, likely Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The object is rectangular in plan and profile and has a central oval perforation (7.87mm long, 5.67mm wide). At the bottom of the object, it is 14.94mm wide and 3.75mm thick, stepping up to 16.04mm wide and 5.15mm thick and then gradually increasing to 18.57mm wide and 6.07mm thick just before the break at the top and then to 7.35mm thick at the break. Whilst the bottom two thirds of the object appear to be solid, it does appear as if there may be a short section near the top that is partially hollow, aside from a central divider. Whilst the object has a largely dark green and light green patina, there are patches of white metal coating near the break at the top. Dimensions. Length: 30.19mm. Weight: 18.57mm. Thickness: 7.35mm. Weight: 18.51g.

WAW-9D3807: TOKEN
A lead uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1700). The token is roughly circular in plan and is uniface. The obverse is decorated with a raised inner circle, from which radiates three raised ribs. This either is meant to represent the sun and thus fall under Powell Type 26 or it is meant to represent a cartwheel and thus fall under Powell Type 1. There is a sub-triangular projection around 6 o'clock, which shows signs of a breakage in antiquity, though this may have been produced when making the token. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a cream patina. "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. " - Burford, S (2022) WAW-152F2F: A MEDIEVAL TOKEN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1083855 [Accessed: 9 Mar 2023 12:37:12]. Dimensions. Diameter: 15.73mm. Thickness: 3.53mm. Weight: 3.95g.

WAW-8BD1B1: BROOCH
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75-175). The object has an oval head with integral lug on the reverse to hold the, now missing, pin. The bow tapers sharply downward form the head and tapers in a wron break just before the foot. Roughly half way down the bow are two rounded collars which would have formed a decorative motif but this is now too worn to make out. The remains of a catchplate can be seen on the reverse of the bow at the base. The object has a dark green patina. the brooch measures 52mm in length and 12mm in width.

WAW-075F92: SHOT
A complete lead shot dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The object is sub-spherical in form with one slightly flattened surface possibly from impact. The remians of a casting sprue can be seen on the opposing side. The object is covered in pits and scratches and has a light grey patina. As stated by Leahy and Lewis (2018: 345), it is important to accurately record the exact location of lead shots or musket balls and cannon balls, because they can 'reveal the course of a battle or even tell us where an action took place.' Overall dimensions: 10mm in diameter and 3.5g in weight.

WAW-18A801: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A lead alloy object of uncertain date, likely Medieval to Post Medieval (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is biconical, being roughly circular in plan and shaped like an irregular hexagon in profile. There is a central cylindrical section, around which there is an undulating rib, potentially the result of an accident whilst casting. At the top of the object, there is a raised rim around an oval perforation, with the rim having a sub-triangular protrusion that is folded backwards. There is no other decoration on the object and it has a largely grey patina. Dimensions. Length: 13.09mm. Width: 13.08mm. Height: 14.11mm. Weight: 11.23g.

WAW-178784: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An incomplete, copper alloy object of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object is made from a copper alloy sheet. It is roughly sub square in plan, and is decorated on both sides. On the obverse, there is a heavily worn raised border near the top of the object with oblique ribs running transverse across the line. Beneath this, there appears to be four irregularly spaced pellets, moulded in relief, surrounding a raised square border. Inside the raised square border are four more raised pellets, whilst the left and right hand side of the raised square border have the remnants of pellets around them. The reverse is similarly decorated, though there are irregular raised short lines going across the face. The bottom edge of the object undulates to some degree and appears to possibly have been cut. The object may be similar to WREX-DEE4CE and thus be Post Medieval toy dating c. AD 1680-1750, however, the design on it is rather unusual and so it could reasonably not be a toy. It could also be a potential gaming piece akin to WMID-6A2F12. Dimensions. Length: 16.43mm. Width: 16.81mm. Thickness: 0.59mm. Weight: 0.74g.

WAW-1574B6: TOKEN
A lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1700). The token is circular in plan and uniface. There is a raised rim that runs along the outside edge of the token. There is a raised sub circle (18.54mm diameter) with 9 irregularly sized sub triangular shapes surrounding it and a large central circular pellet (9.93mm diameter) in the centre of the token. This design is either meant to be a sun (Powell Type 26) or a flower (Powell Type 1). The reverse is undecorated and largely flat. The token has a pale grey patina. "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." - Burford, S (2022) WAW-152F2F: A MEDIEVAL TOKEN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1083855 [Accessed: 13 Jan 2023 13:04:14]. Dimensions. Diameter: 31.08mm. Thickness: 3.59mm. Weight: 16.86g.

WAW-DAE29D: TOKEN
A lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1700). The token is largely circular in plan, though one end is slightly pointed. It is uniface, with the obverse being decorated with a central rib with seven pairs of ribs branching off from it. This design is vaguely reminiscent of that found on SWYOR-5AD1E4, which is categorised as Powell Type 17, thus meaning that this is likely also a Powell Type 17 token. The reverse is flat and undecorated and the object has a pale cream patina. "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." - Burford, S (2022) WAW-152F2F: A MEDIEVAL TOKEN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1083855 [Accessed: 10 Jan 2023 18:25:13]. Dimensions. Diameter: 14.61mm. Thickness: 1.70mm. Weight: 1.88g.

WAW-D9A9F2: TOKEN
An incomplete, lead alloy token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1700). The token is roughly shield shaped, though there does seem to be a small segment missing from one of the upper corners. The token is uniface, with the obverse having seven moulded ribs radiating from a point and forming segments. This would mean that it conforms to the classification of Powell Type 3. The reverse is undecorated and flat. The object has a cream coloured patina. "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." - Burford, S (2022) WAW-152F2F: A MEDIEVAL TOKEN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1083855 [Accessed: 10 Jan 2023 17:03:22]. Dimensions. Length: 13.75mm. Width: 12.16mm. Thickness: 3.81mm. Weight: 3.00g.

WAW-D6890E: TOKEN
A lead token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1700). The design on the obverse of the token depicts hatching or a grid with an external raised rim around the edge of the obverse, which would be classified as Powell Type 7. The reverse of the token is largely undecorated, though there is a single raised rib running across part of the reverse. Parts of the obverse are folded over back on itself, such as around 1 o'clock, 3 o'clock, and from half past 10 to 12 o'clock. There is a bend in the token across the obverse from half past 1 to half past 7, which results in the obverse being concave and the reverse being convex. "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." - Burford, S (2022) WAW-152F2F: A MEDIEVAL TOKEN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1083855 [Accessed: 10 Jan 2023 13:26:47]. Dimensions. Diameter: 31.14mm. Thickness: 3.23mm. Weight: 7.79g.

NMGW-D636B3: COIN
A complete struck silver penny of Offa of Mercia (r. AD 757-796), of the heavy coinage dating c. 792-796). Mint of London, moneyer Ethelnoth/Æthelnoth. North No. 324, Chick No. 231. Reverse die struck slightly off centre of flan. Diameter: 18.7mm Weight: 1.3g

PUBLIC-D41732: COIN
A silver milled threepence of Queen Victoria (1837 - 19091) issued in 1898 as part of the Maundy set (Spink 3934). The coin has been pierced at 12 'o'clock allowing it to become a pendant. Obverse description: Veiled bust facing left. Obverse inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRA [B]RITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP Reverse description: Royal crown, number 3 with date divided each side and a wreath with a bow at the base. Spink (2000: 398).

WAW-48B0CD: AXE
An incomplete, iron axehead of unknown date, probably Early Medieval to Modern (c. AD 900-1900). The axehead starts at 96.77mm high near the blade, tapering to 53.98mm high near the back whilst also expanding from 6.01mm wide to 18.78mm wide towards the back of the head. At this point, it suddenly curves towards a triangular section that starts at 7.34mm wide and tapers to 3.51mm wide near the end. There are no remains of a socket and the axe is corroded and incomplete. Dimensions. Length: 109.21mm. Width: 18.78mm. Height: 96.77mm. Weight: 570g.

WAW-484728: BUTTON
An incomplete, copper alloy button of Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1700-1900). The button is slightly convex on the obverse and slightly concave on the reverse. On the reverse, the button is largely concave, though there is a central conical section that rises up and which is where the now missing attachment loop would have been located. There is no decoration on the button. Dimensions. Diameter: 30.79mm. Height: 5.67mm. Weight: 9.15g.

An extremely worn, copper alloy Roman coin, either a sestertius or an as and likely dating to c. AD 43-250. Unknown emperor and unknown reverse type due to wear. Obverse description: Bust facing right. Obverse inscription: Illegible. Reverse description: Unknown due to wear. Reverse inscription: Illegible. Diameter: 27.08mm. Thickness: 3.63mm. Die axis: Unknown due to wear.

WAW-348FD2: RING
A copper alloy ring, likely a horse harness ring dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval era (AD 43-1800). Due to the nature of the find, it is hard to accurately date it unless found in a specific archaeological context. The ring is roughly circular and has an external diameter of 31.52mm and an internal diameter of 23.33mm. The band width is 4.44mm and the thickness is 4.11mm, however it does vary across the ring likely due to wear from use. It has a roughly sub rectangular cross section. It has a light green patina and there are no visible signs of decoration.

WAW-343D75: COIN
An incomplete, copper alloy Ottoman coin of Modern date from the reign of Mahmud II and dates to his 26th regnal year (c. AD 1832-1833). There is a circular perforation at 1 o'clock on the obverse with a diameter of 1.61mm, which would suggest that this was potentially worn as a pendant or medallion - see SWYOR-899DF4 and DUR-B76A8F for coins from the reign of Mahmud II that have been reused as pendants. It is likely a 5 kurus coin made from billon, which would weigh between 13-16g and be around 39mm in diameter. Obverse description: Toughra within a 3/4 chain wreath. Flower border around the edge. Obverse inscription: Mahmud Khan son of Abdulhamid, forever victorious. Reverse description: Regnal year, mint name, and accession year with a 3/4 chain wreath. Flower border around the edge. Reverse inscription: ٢٦ ضرب في قسطنطينية Translation: 26 Struck in Constantinople (actual year is no longer legible). Mint: Constantinople. Diameter: 38.61mm. Thickness: 1.53mm. Die axis: 11. "Sultan Mahmud II ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. His reign was generally regarded as a period of great administrative, military and fiscal reforms which eventually led to the birth of the modern Turkish Republic. A number of similar coins have been recorded on the database, including: LVPL-1D1952; SWYOR-899DF4 (the latter is also pierced)." - Murphy, D (2018) DUR-B76A8F: A POST MEDIEVAL COIN Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/907162 [Accessed: 21 Dec 2022 17:47:40].

PUBLIC-F4CB0F: WEIGHT
A complete lead / lead alloy weight probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1600). The object is flat and circular. The obverse and reverse are undecorated. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm; thickness 3.8mm

PUBLIC-F47195: COIN
A complete silver Shilling of George III (AD 1760-1820). Last/new coinage. Crowned shield in garter reverse. AD 1816 (Spink 3790). Diameter: 23.1mm, Thickness: 1.2mm, Weight, 5.54g. Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate facing right Obverse inscription: GEOR: III D:G: BRITT:REX F:D: 1816 Reverse description: Shield of Arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and Hanover in Garter band [Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense]

WAW-B48876: STUD
An incomplete, copper alloy stud of uncertain date ranging from Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1700). The head is sub-oval with a convex outer surface and a concave reverse. Parts of the head are missing. There is an integral shank with a square cross section that tapers to a point, and it is now slightly off-centre of the currently existing head. The surface of the stud is worn and has a light green patina. Dimensions. Length: 15.68mm. Width: 14.59mm. Height: 10.43mm. Weight: 3.11g.

WAW-B39674: BUCKLE
An incomplete, copper alloy single loop buckle of Medieval date (c. AD 1250-1400). The pin is missing. The buckle frame is sub-oval with a narrow offset bar and an ornate, moulded outside edge. There would have once been lobed knops with transverse ridges between them on the outside edge, however these have been worn away. The reverse of the outside edge is flat, whilst the exterior face is rounded. The top and bottom edges have oval cross sections whilst the offset bar has a rectangular cross section. The buckle is bent upwards near the outside edge. There are similar examples on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database which include YORYM-4B7D90 and YORYM-32E0D2. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead (1996) pg. 22 no. 97 and dates to circa AD 1250-1400. It is likely a Meols Type 6. Dimensions. Length: 20.47mm. Width: 21.84mm. Thickness: 5.26mm. Weight: 4.00g.

WAW-B0C9B9: COIN
An incomplete, silver Medieval penny dating to the reign of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty Period (AD 1351-1361), likely Series C (AD 1351-1352) and minted in Durham by Thomas Hatfield, Prince-Bishop of Durham (AD 1345-1381). Part of the flan appears to be missing from around 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock and potentially from 6 o'clock to 7 o'clock on the obverse. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forwards. Obverse inscription: [EDWARD]VS R[EX] ANGLI. Reverse description: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle, crozier at 12 o'clock and to the right. Reverse inscription: C[IVI]/TA[S]/[DVNE]/LMIE. Diameter: 18.24mm. Thickness: 0.63mm. Die axis: 3.

WAW-A30B77: RING
A copper alloy ring, likely a horse harness ring dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval era (AD 43-1800). Due to the nature of the find, it is hard to accurately date it unless found in a specific archaeological context. The ring is roughly circular and has an external diameter of 27.79mm and an internal diameter of 21.14mm. The band width is 3.44mm and the thickness is 2.96mm, however it does vary across the ring likely due to wear from use. It has a roughly sub-rectangular cross section. It has a dark green patina and there are no visible signs of decoration.

WAW-A071D3: SEAL
A lead alloy, Russian flax seal of Post Medieval date (AD 1763). The seal is circular in plan with worn edges. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted in order to secure a bag. The obverse reads. First Line: * A.K = Name of flax inspector in Cyrilic letters. Second line: KPACIANI KOBL = Name of quality control officer, possibly in Cyrilic script. Third line: N.69 = The post number. The reverse reads. First line: *N.P* = Used for flax until AD 1829 by all ports. Second line: MП = initials of the previous owner/grower/agent followed by 12H = 12 flax heads in a bale. Third line: 1763 * = date of grading, inspection or "brack". The object has a light cream patina across both faces. "Lead bale seals were used as a means of identification and as a component of regulation and quality control. Russian seals of this type were used as a means to monitor and ensure the quality of flax hemp products from Russia. They were applied individually by a port inspector and gave unique information like the inspector's name, the post where they worked, the name of the port, the initials of the previous grower/owner or agent, the quality and grade of the flax and the date it was graded." - Griffiths, R (2017) YORYM-1F2755: A POST MEDIEVAL SEAL Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/871998 [Accessed: 2 Dec 2022 14:04:36]. Dimensions. Diameter: 28.09mm. Thickness: 5.98mm. Weight: 25.00g.

WAW-9F8449: COIN
An extremely worn, copper alloy Chinese 'cash' coin, likely of Post Medieval date and dating to the reign of the Daoguang Emperor (AD 1820-1850) of the Qing Dynasty (c. AD 1644-1911). The coin has a central sub-square perforation (6.22mm long, 6.05mm wide) and features raised Chinese symbols/lettering. The coin is worn with a dark brown patina and is sub-circular in shape. There are raised rims around the inner and outer edges of the coin on both the obverse and the reverse. The central perforation would have enabled the coin to be carried on a cord for safety. Due to the wear, it is difficult to tell whether it was minted at the Board of Revenue or the Board of Works in Beijing. Obverse inscription: DAOGUANG TONGBAO. Reverse inscription: BOO [...]. Diameter: 22.59mm. Thickness: 1.72mm. Weight: 3.27g. Identification by Helen Wang, Curator, East Asian Money, Department of Coins and Medals; The British Museum.

WAW-9F3229: COIN
A very worn, cut Medieval silver halfpenny, likely from the reign of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Potentially Class7 short cross penny dating AD 1217-1242 due to the E appearing to conform more to that shown by North (1994) Vol.I pg.219 fig.12. The penny was cut in half from 5 o'clock to 11 o'clock on the obverse. Uncertain moneyer, potentially Salemun of Canterbury. The coin is bent to a degree that it is slightly convex on the obverse and concave on the reverse. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forwards holding sceptre in right hand. Obverse inscription: [HENRICV]S RE[X]. Reverse description: Voided short cross with four pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: [...]MVN O[...]. Diameter: 15.62mm. Thickness: 0.55mm. Die axis: 4.

WAW-9E5117: COIN
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman nummus coin of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe upon an altar inscribed VOT IS XX with three stars above. The coin is very worn and sections are missing from 2 o'clock to 5 o'clock, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock, and 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock. Minted in Trier. Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: [CO]NS[TANTINVS] [AVG]. Reverse description: Globe upon altar inscribed V[O]-[TI]S-[XX] with three stars above. Reverse inscription: [BEATA] [TRAN]Q[VILLITAS]. Mint mark: STR. Length: 18.29mm. Width: 17.58mm. Thickness: 1.92mm. Die axis: 6.

WAW-9DC136: COIN
An incomplete, silver Post Medieval Scottish eighth thistle Merk of James VI Scotland (AD 1567-1625). Eighth coinage dating to AD 1601-1604. It is very worn, especially on the reverse, and parts of the outer flan are missing. Obverse description: Crowned shield with lion rampant. Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . 6 . D . G . R . SCOTO[RVM]. Reverse description: Crowned thistle flanked by two leaves. Reverse inscription: REGEM IO[VA] [PROTEGIT]. Diameter: 17.68mm. Thickness: 0.43mm. Die axis: 4.

WAW-91A9DC: COIN
An incomplete, Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1573. A rounded segment is missing from around 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock on the obverse. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing left with Tudor rose behind head. Obverse inscription: [E]LIZA[BETH] [D] [G] ANG FR ET HI REGI[...]. Reverse description: Long cross fourchee over shield with 1573 above. Reverse inscription: POSVI [DEV] [AD]IVITOREM MEV. Mint mark: Acorn. Diameter: 19.15mm. Thickness: 0.41mm. Die axis: 2.

GLO-BCAC26: SWORD
A cast copper alloy medieval sword pommel dating to c. AD 1250 – 1400. The pommel falls into the Oakeshott's type I. The pommel is disc- shaped in form with flat circular faces on both sides that are surrounded by broad chamfered edges that narrow to the radius of the pommel. It is hollowed to take the sword tang with the lower aperture being 19mm x 1omm, and the upper at 12mm x 5.5mm. There are hammer marks surrounding the top aperture where the tang would have been hammered in place. The surface has a very dark green patina with various small cracks that are presumably impurities within the metal. Reference: The Archaeology of Weapons: Arms and Armor from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry. Page 224, fig 106 - By R. Ewart Oakeshott. A similar pommel can be found on the PAS database: NCL-ED7D87, BERK-0187F0

WAW-7F05EB: AMPULLA
An incomplete lead ampulla dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1500). The body of the ampulla is rounded with an elongated sub-rectangular neck. Two attachment loops adhere on opposing sides at the point the neck meets the body. The neck flares slightly at the top and the rim appears slightly warped and chipped. The mian body of the ampulla is decorated on both faces. The obverse has a raised design of a compass-drawn flower comprised of four large pointed petals with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina. Ampullae were popular from the later 12th century to the 14th century after which point they became increasingly replaced by pilgrim badges. Unlike the badges, which were normally worn on the hat, ampullae were suspended on a chain or chord and worn around the neck (Spencer 1998: 39).These objects were used to hold holy water, which would then be used to protect and cure by being drunk, rubbed into the skin or sprinkled around a living space. Many ampullae have been recovered from fields where it is believed the contents were used to heal a failing crop (Leahy and Lewis 2018:116). Comparable examples include PAS records LVPL-5BD58E, NMGW-3DE85D and WAW-2A31EB. The object measures 49mm in length and 32.5mm in width.

SUR-E78ECA: THIMBLE
A corroded Medieval to early post medieval cast(?) copper alloy domed thimble, 23mm in height, with circular holes spiralling up to the crown and a single incised line around the base. There are no maker's marks visible.

SUR-81DCF5: COIN
A worn silver medieval short cross penny of Richard I or (possibly) John, Class III - IVa, dating to 1189-1200. Moneyer is GOLDWINE, London mint.

NMGW-2DED9C: SPEARHEAD
A fragment of cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1500BC-800BC). The fragment represents only the very tip of the spearhead and is heavily corroded. The loss of diagnostic features due to damage means it is impossible to assign this fragment to a precise type and date range. The spearhead fragment is triangular in plan, with an irregular terminating break 42.7mm below the tip. The majority of the original surface is missing along with the blade edges and original tip, but what remains is straight edges tapering to the tip, with a prominent midrib extending to the blade tip. This midrib gives the spear head a near-lozenge section. The midrib does not typically extend to the tip in the earliest spearheads, so this is diagnostic of a Middle to Late Bronze Age date (Chris Griffiths, Pers. Comm.) Patches of original surface remain on both faces of the spearhead, with a dark brown patina preserving toolmarks. The original surface has delaminated from the remainder of the surface, leaving a powdery blue green to green corroded surface. Length: 42.7mm Width: 21mm Thickness: 6.7mm Weight: 10g

GLO-490B95: HARNESS PENDANT
Copper alloy shield shaped horse harness pendant that has a projecting loop on the top for suspension. There is no decoration of either of the shields faces although a central rivet hole indicates that the device was probably riveted into place. Only one side of the shield is gilded which would be the face that held the device.

Silver penny of Edward I Class ab3 Date 1302-1303 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward (pellet or annulet on breast) EDWAR R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS CANTOR

GLO-345DCE: SEAL MATRIX
A complete copper-alloy medieval seal matrix (c. 14th century AD). The seal matrix has a circular die and a hexagonal handle-shaft positioned centrally on the back of the die, surmounting the handle is a hexagonal loop terminal with a double collar at the base. The design on the front of the die is a left facing bearded head on the right field; in the left field is a sword with roundel pommel at the top. An inscription runs retrograde around the edge reading ' X DIVM CEVES’

BERK-CD96C4: SHOT
A lead-alloy pistol shot of Post-Medieval date. The shot is spherical and unfired as the casting sprue is still attached.

NMGW-A5C7CE: CHISEL
An incomplete cast copper alloy tanged and collared chisel of Late Bronze Age date, probably of Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking industry, corresponding with Needham’s (1996) Periods 6-7, dated to c.1150-750 BC. The chisel is comprised of the blade and a fraction of the tang with a surviving overall length of 65.5mm. The tang is 9.8mm long (terminating in an old break), sub-square in section (5.4mm wide x 4.9mm deep) and flares out to a sub-oval collar (2.9mm tall x 11.5mm wide x 10mm deep) that narrows before the flanged shoulder (with a minimum width of 7.5mm). The sides of the blade are curved slightly before straightening out at the end, reaching a maximum width of 27.4mm. The original blade edge has been lost and has been lost but is roughly straight and asymmetrical, possibly indicating extensive use-wear, and is diagonal in angle with a chunk missing from the corner. Traces of striations are visible on one side. The surface on the opposing side has been lost to old damage. The surviving surface is a medium-dark green patina with patches of lighter green corrosion and black staining, probably from the deposition environment. The chisel weighs 228.79g. Tanged and collared chisels typically date from the Late Bronze Age to Earliest Iron Age. An example dating to the Wilburton/Wallington phase is known from Doncaster, Yorkshire (Burgess 1968, 19, fig 7,2; Burgess, Coombs and Davies, 1972, 217), though the many may be dated to the Ewart Park phase (c.950-700 BC) and into the subsequent Llyn Fawr period (c.700-600 BC). Tanged and collared chisels have a broad distribution across northern France, Britain and Ireland (see Coffyn et al. 1981, 202-203, Carte 7), though there are relatively few examples from western England and Wales. A very similar example with a thick collar and triangular blade can be seen in the large Ewart Park phase Nottingham Hill hoard, Gloucestershire (Gingell 1974, 308, fig 4,22), as well as a single find from Leigh Woods, Bristol (MacGregor 1987, 109, 11.65). Another example was found at Brogyntyn, Shropshire (Savory 1980, No 288.3) associated with a socketed gouge and a fragmentary Hallstatt 'C' sword. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database e.g. NMGW-E96F08, SOM-C8B934, WAW-199132.

SUR-8D78E0: COIN
An extremely worn sestertius of Hadrian dating to the period AD 117-138, (Reece period 6). Uncertain reverse type, probably mint of Rome.

SUR-8D5B3E: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
A cast copper alloy fragment of a late Bronze Age (c. 1100 BC to 800 BC) socketed axehead measuring 27mm by 43mm. The fragment comprises the blade tip which flares out into a curved cutting edge. The axehead has a triangular side profile and a hollow centre. Much of the original surface has been lost to corrosion.

GLO-96FD2A: BUCKLE
Incomplete medieval spur buckle with integral, the buckle frame is truncated with only the side arms remaining, behind is a rectangular plate with a central piercing for the pin. Emanating from the rear is the buckle plate, this has an expanded square panel that is domed and decorated with four trefoils that originate from a central point. Projecting from the rear of the square is the remains of a hook. Traces of gilding is present on the surface.

GLO-96E068: MOUNT
Copper alloy strap fitting/ possible harness mount in the form of a long vertical bar with bevelled sides. The top end is expanded to form a rounded terminal with an elongated knop at the tip. This is separated from the main shaft by a recessed collar. The main shaft is thick with bevelled sides and a truncated large hook at the base. There is a copper alloy rivet with globular head in the centre of the main shaft and a second similar rivet in the centre of the terminal. Traces of gilding are visible on the surface.

GLO-9651F3: COIN
A heavily clipped silver cut halfpenny penny of Henry III Class 1-5 Date: c1247-1272 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards (only the top half remains) […] Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle […] The clipping has removed the inscription from both the obverse and reverse

GLO-9625AE: COIN
Silver cut farthing of Henry III Class 3 Date: 1249-1250 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward (only the lower left side remains) S REX Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle NIC

GLO-95D639: COIN
Silver coin of Edward II Class 11 Date c1310-1314 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards [EDWAR AN[GL DNS HYB] Reverse: Long cross with pellets in angles. Crozier at end of the first arm of the cross CIVIT[AS DVNELM]

GLO-9555CA: COIN
Silver threehalfpence of Elizabeth I Date to 1575 Obverse: crowned bust facing left, rose behind E:D:G:ROSA.SINE.SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross with 1575 above, CIVITAS LONDON

NMGW-57A0E1: COIN
An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type, depicting VOT/V within a laurel wreath. Uncertain mint.

NMGW-584052: COIN
A possible Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (a barbarous radiate) of Divus Claudius, dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece Period 14). Possibly CONSECRATIO reverse type, depicting an altar. Copying mint of Rome prototype.

NMGW-56DE97: COIN
An incomplete Roman silver radiate of Volusian (AD 251-253), dating to AD 253 (Reece Period 12). P M TR P IIII COS II reverse type, depicting Volusian, togate, holding branch in right hand and short transverse sceptre in left hand. Mint of Rome. RIC IV Volusian 140.

NMGW-0B4A0B: MOUNT
Medieval copper alloy mount The cast mount is incomplete and distorted (with a length of 76.6mm, a straightened length of 78.4mm and a weight of 16.1g). The terminals have projecting knops of D-shaped section before the attachment perforations (of 3.5mm and 4.1mm diameter) and are marked by edge faceting to define the terminals. The arms were of Sub-triangular section, now worn and corroded (with a width of 9.8mm and a thickness of 3.4mm). At the centre is a square panel (12mm square and 3.0mm thick) with damaged projections on one side, possibly originally forming a loop (giving a width of 20.3mm). The rear of the mount is flat and is not decorated. The surface is corroded with a dark brown patina. The form of the mount is similar to harness pendant suspension mounts but the projections do not appear to have formed a hinge for the pendant. It is possible that the mount is from a casket or other piece of furniture.

NMGW-0B312C: ROTARY KEY
Copper alloy rotary key of uncertain date, possibly Roman or medieval The cast key is incomplete, missing the bit (with a surviving length of 87.5mm and a weight of 32.2g). The bow is circular (19.3mm diameter external and 12.3mm internal) and of sub-triangular section (4.6mm wide and 2.3mm – 3.5mm thick), with a mid-ridge on the interior. The bow is somewhat worn, particularly around the top possibly from suspension. The collar moulding is rectangular-sectioned (10.0mm wide and 6.0mm thick) and comparatively long (at 13.2mm) decorated on each face with a central wide rounded groove flanked on each side with a V-shaped groove. The stem is oval sectioned (7.9mm – 8.5mm wide and 6.1mm – 6.7mm thick) and is not decorated. The surviving part of the bit is of rectangular section (6.5mm x 5.5mm) with a perpendicular projection from the stem (21.3mm long) and is curving at the break. The surface is corroded with a dark-brown patina. The key has few diagnostic and datable features. The circular bow is more commonly found on medieval and later keys, although the long rectangular collar moulding is perhaps suggestive of Roman period keys.

NMGW-8BBC6A: COIN
A hammered medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), dating to c.AD 1300. Class 9b. Mint of Exeter. North (1991) Volume 2, p 30 no 1037/1

NMGW-8AD3D1: COIN
A struck medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216 to 1272 AD), voided long cross Class IIIc (1248 to 1250 AD), minted at London by Nicole.

NMGW-F6A6C7: COIN
A fragment of a medieval silver farthing of Edward II (1307-1327), class 11, minted in London, 1310-1314 (North 1070/1 / W 30)

NMGW-F61597: COIN
An incomplete medieval silver penny probably of Edward III (1327-1377), probably class 15d, minted at the archiepiscopal mint in York, 1327-1335 (North 1098). Clipped.

LVPL-F5D5D2: BROOCH
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating to c.AD 75-175. See Mackreth (2011) TR 2.2c1 The brooch consists of the head and the upper portion of the bow; the lower bow, foot, catchplate and hinge with pin are missing. The head is broad and rounded, typical of the trumpet style. The top of the head appears decorated but is too worn to determine details. The reverse is flat with an incomplete integral loop in the centre. Below the head begins the bow at the top of which is a petalled knop. The bow terminates in a worn breal shortly below the knop. The object has a rough dark brown and green patina. Dimensions: Length 35.35mm; width (head) 11.5mm; width (bow) 8.97mm; thickness 7.3mm; weight 11.45g

NMGW-F5CF83: COIN
A medieval silver cut short cross farthing of John (1199-1216) or Henry III (1216-1272), Class 5a2-7a, moneyer Ilger, Rener, Roger or Walter, minted in London or Canterbury, 1204-1222 (North 969-78).

NMGW-F56951: COIN
A post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), plain cross initial mark, minted at the Tower of London, 1578 (North 1998).

NMGW-F547F7: COIN
A medieval silver cut long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Class 7a-b, moneyer Iun, minted in Canterbury, 1217-1236 (North 978-9). The lack of hair curls suggests Class 7 rather than Class 6.

NMGW-F20B86: COIN
A worn and heavily clipped silver half-crown of Charles II (1660-1685 AD) 3rd issue, 1660-1662. North 2760-1.North type 2761. The coin has been heavily clipped, removing the inscriptions, as well as pierced by a punch through the centre of the coin. Obverse: Crowned bust left, worn, with XXX behind. Bust is encircled by pelleted border. Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS II D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX] Reverse: Square Royal shield on cross fleury. Reverse inscription: [CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO] (I reign under the auspice of Christ)

NMGW-F1985D: COIN
A Post-Medieval silver groat of Mary (1553-1558) dating to 1553-1554. As North (1991), no: 1960. Spink 2492. Obverse: crowned bust left, Inscription: MARI[A] D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI Reverse: long cross fourchee over royal shield, Inscription: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA

LVPL-F08AC3: COIN
A complete medieval silver groat of Edward IV (first reign 1461-70), Class 7, dating to 1464-70. Mint: London. Initial mark: Crown. North no.1570. Obverse: Crowned bust facing within tressure of arches, trefoils on cusps. Quatrefoils by bust. Legend: EDWARD DI GRA [REX ANGL Z FRANC] Reverse: Mint within two concentric circles. Long cross pattée dividing legends with three pellets in each angle. Legend: POSVI DEV[M ADIVTORVM] MEVM // CIVITAS LONDON

LVPL-F05195: COIN
An incomplete silver post medieval shilling of Charles I (1625-1649) Group F, sixth bust, dating to AD1643-4. Minted at the Tower of London. Initial mark: (P). North no. 2231. Obverse: Crowned bust left, XII behind. Legend: [CA]ROL[VS D G] MAG [BRI FRA ET HIB RE]X Reverse: Square shield over cross moline with small terminals. Legend: [CHRISTO] AVSPI[CE] REG[NO]

NMGW-E2C2AB: BEAD
A near-complete cast tin alloy bead of unknown date. The bead is roughly circular in plan and sub-oval in section with external diameter of 13.6 and 8.5mm thick. The central perforation is warped but the side with less warpage has an internal diameter of 5.8mm x 3.9mm. The bead lacks diagnostic characteristics so a definite date cannot be obtained, however two tin beads are recorded from Medieval (15th century) contexts and examples are described by Egan and Pritchard (2002: 315-316 no. 1584, 1585). The metal is a medium grey and shiny in places with a weight of 4.17g. References: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 2002. Dress Accessories c.1150-1450. Woodbridge: The Boydell Press.

NMGW-E14C91: BUCKLE
A near-complete copper alloy Medieval buckle (c. AD 1400-1500). The buckle consists of the frame and the end of the pin, the rest of the pin lost to old damage. The frame is roughly circular in plan and plano-convex in section (c.46.8mm diameter, 4.1mm thick). The frame is divided by a central bar that is sub-triangular in section and flush with the frame. The surviving portion of the pin is made of a rectangular strip of copper alloy (4.6mm wide) looped around the bar. Two integrally cast and asymmetrical decorative arms project outwards (length: 16.6mm from one side of the outer edge in the characteristic girdle design. The arms each have a sub-rectangular base with a transverse incised groove, and a sub-trapezoidal projection decorated with incised lines running adjacent to the base emerges fans out slightly (giving a total maximum length of 58.5mm). The frame is decorated with four sub-rectangular mouldings (10.4mm wide x 8.6-9.5mm long), each comprised of four transverse ribs: two on either side of the bar and a further two decorate the outside edge. The object has a medium green patina and weighs 27.30g. Similar buckles with projections have been dated c. 1400-1500 (Whitehead 1996: 46, refs: 267, 268). Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database e.g. WILT-530237, IOW-04F1E6, IOW-D6E907, HAMP-4DB23B, HAMP-C227D0 References: Whitehead, R. 2003. Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing

HAMP-9A2EDB: HARNESS PENDANT
A medieval enamelled cast copper alloy harness pendant, 34mm in length, with a quatrefoil plate with small rounded knops between the lobes. The object retains red and blue enamel, with small amounts of white metal on some of the retained metal borders; it is unclear whether any of the elements were gilded so the heraldic metal could potentially be either gold (Or) or silver (Argent). The front of the plate is decorated with a heraldic design, with a central rectangular field, Gule a lion passant Or / Argent. From each side of the central square field, spring a fleur-de-lis Or / Argent into each foil Azure, with Gules lobes between. There is a rounded suspension loop projecting from the top. The back of the object is undecorated.

GLO-F83E32: VERVEL
A complete Post-Medieval silver vervel (hawking ring) dating c. AD 1530-1560, of Lewis and Richardson's type C.i. The hoop of the vervel consists of a small band made from a strip of silver that is rectangular is shape and cross-section. Crudely soldered to the top of the band and aligned perpendicular is a flat shield shaped bezel. The upper face of the bezel is decorated with an engraved image of a standing hedgehog facing left and contained within a linear border. The animal is represented with a large oval body with short lines for the quills. The oval head, seen on the left side of the body, is bent down to the ground and has a large recessed pellet with transverse line representing the eye and a slot mouth. The four legs are shown as thick groves with expanded feet that protrude from the base of the body. Running around the outside of the hoop is the inscription N ᵡ HereFORD ᵡ SHIRE, while the inside of the hoop is undecorated. Vervels were used to attach a hawk or falcon's leather jesses to a leash, which, held in the hand, enabled the bird to be trained in short distance flight. The leash could also be used to fix the bird to its block or perch. Vervels were usually inscribed or otherwise decorated to allow for the bird to be identified with its owner. This example fits within Lewis and Richardson’s type Cii typology (2017: 196) which is categorises as having a shield soldered on to the ring horizontally. Other similar vervels reported as potential Treasure include: 2022 T85 {LVPL-286D63) 2017T329 (DUR-775EF0); 2020T989 (KENT-91B046) and 2012T579 (YORYM-7576F7) The Heraldic Hedgehog maybe associated with the Kyrle family that had connections in the Dymock and Walford area, who incorporated the hedgehog in their coat of arms. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kyrle and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kyrle another possibility is the old family of Abrahall of Abrahall, in the centre of the district called Irchenfield, had urchins or hedgehogs on their coat of arms. NB the Abrahall CoA appears to have 3 hedgehogs on it rather than one (Gail Boyle pers comm) Lewis, M. and Richardson, I. 2017, ‘Inscribed Vervels’, Post-Medieval Archaeology 51, 194-200. Conclusion: The object appears to have a composition of more than 10% precious metal and is at least 300 years old; it therefore meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. The recorded is grateful to Gail Boyle for her help in identifying the device on this item.

WMID-39F84B: INTAGLIO
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 seals. However the material is inconsistent, as most intaglios are made from gems or paste. Copper alloy intaglios have been recorded on the PAS database such as ASHM-6194E6, LON-3EDC25, BUC-80746C. Those are considered to be Roman in date, however due to the roughness of this example and lack of a design, it is suspected that it is more recent in date. Probably to do with a fob seal.

WMID-374DCE: SHOT
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 the doubled mass of the round would enhance its 'stopping power' in the event of a hit, though at an increased risk of fouling the gun barrel. The use of cast dumbbell shot is characteristic of English practice in the 17th century, while the pistol and carbine would be a weapon used by a cavalry trooper. Several similar 'dumbell' shot have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-6B28E8, WREX-5EDF92 and SUR-9FFF17.

WMID-35C8C2: BROOCH
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 cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this still contains the spring. Three coils are present to the left of the pin, and six on the right. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 24.8 mm in length, 23.6 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The brooch is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-35B60F: BROOCH
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 spring. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 28.0 mm in length, 19.8 mm wide and 13.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.3 g. The brooch is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.

WMID-249989: TOKEN
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.

WMID-BBBBCA: COIN
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

WMID-BB9627: COIN
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

WMID-BB62EB: COIN
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

WMID-BB3D20: COIN
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

NMGW-966643: WEIGHT
A Post Medieval copper alloy trade weight of Charles I or II (1625-1649 or 1660-1685). The weight is discoidal, its upper side is concave, has a raised rim, and a central circular indentation which is 12.8mm in diameter. Around this circle there are four mostly well-defined stamp marks and a very faint one: 1) a crowned CR monogram (the R is barely discernible), which marks this weight as having been made during Charles’ reign, 2) a sword hilt, 3) the letter A, for the avoirdupois system, 4) an unclear stamp, shaped like a D, possibly the tip of the sword whose hilt can be seen on the opposite side, and 5) probably an ewer. The reverse has five circular indentations, one inside the other, the largest of which is 16mm in diameter, and a central mound (5.5mm in diameter) with a small, voided centre. The edges of the three outermost circles vaguely resemble petals. The reverse also has two groups of linear indentations that intercept each other by the edge the circle. The weight now weighs 25.22g, equivalent to 0.8896 ounces, and would originally have been a one-ounce weight under the avoirdupois system.

LVPL-159C70: SPUR
A seemingly complete copper alloy object, possibly a spur, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object is U-shaped with a circular section and flat circular terminals with iron rivets through the centres. A flattened cylindrical collar delineates the end of the U-shaped bar and the start of the terminals. The object is undecorated and has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 27.7mm; width 21.65mm; thickness 3.08mm; weight 3.29g

LVPL-155B42: BUCKLE
A complete copper alloy buckle frame dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1650). The buckle is a 'spectacle' buckle that has a frame of two oval loops which form an overall figure of 8. It is D-shaped in section. A pin rest is present at the middle point of one of the loops, but the pin is missing. The frame is undecorated and has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 20.51mm; width 17mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 1.82g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 52-4) from the 14th-17th centuries (Ibid: 52).

LVPL-14413B: BUCKLE
An incomplete buckle chape dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The chape is sub-triangular in shape with a waisted body. The terminal curves and is incomplete, but appears to have been studded. The opposite end presents two rounded fixtures for attaching to a separate spindle to the buckle frame. One face presents a stamped maker's mark of 'WB' within a rectangular cartouche. The object is undecorated and has a smooth bright green patina. Dimensions: Length 28.26mm; width 17.49mm; thickness 2.01mm; weight 3.79g Similar chapes are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 99) see nos. 609-12 which are dated to 1660-1720.

NMGW-C54B5B: MIRROR CASE
A near complete copper alloy and glass mirror case of Medieval date (c. 1270-1350 AD). The mirror case is fused shut, missing some of the rim and part of the double lugged catch. Both circular lids have perforated lugs at opposite sides. One lid has the broken stump of a suspension loop set at 90 degrees to the lugs, measuring 3.6mm thick, 2.2mm wide, and 3.5mm long. Each lid has a double and a single lug at opposite ends. The single lug from the lid without a suspension loop is inserted into the double lug from the other lid to form a hinge, fixed with a surviving copper alloy axis bar (the hinge measures 6mm wide, 6.6mm thick, and 7mm long). The remaining lugs are left without an axis bar to form a catch (5.9mm wide 7.2mm thick, and 7mm long), there presumably would have been a pin or rod that was easy to remove to allow the mirror to be open and shut at will. The double lugs of the catch are both broken, leaving the loops open. The lids are both decorated using double lines of punched rectangles. The design is identical on both lids and consists of a medial crossed lines quartering the lid, each quarter containing a 90-degree curve following the medial lines. Each curve is divided within by an oblique line. The effect is not dissimilar to the Union Jack, although obviously unrelated due to the period. The interior of the mirror case is not visible, but at least a small fragment of the glass remains, and can be seen through the broken section of rim. The glass now appears dark and has a grey coating on one side. This may be remnants of cement used to affix the glass or a lead backing which provided the reflective surface. The mirror case is in fairly good condition, although it has surface wear and some damage. The surface retains a glossy dark green patina with areas of pitting. Length: 45.5mm Width: 35.8- with knob Diameter: 31.6mm Thickness: 8.1mm Weight: 14.54g

NMGW-C50018: COIN
A complete silver penny of Edward I or II (AD 1272-1307 for the first, and AD 1307-1327 for the latter), possibly North 1038, Class 10 (a), Spink 1404, or Spink 1414. Mint of Canterbury. Coin is badly dented and bent, bust is very worn. Initial mark is a cross pattee.

NMGW-AD4300: COIN
A heavily worn copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Gloria Exercitus (one standard) issue of 335-341, Reece period 17.

NMGW-AD2747: SEAL MATRIX
A complete cast lead pointed oval seal matrix of Medieval date (Likely 13th Century AD) The seal matrix is flat and pointed oval in form. The reverse of the seal matrix has a 7.9mm long pierced lug projecting just below the top point. The lug is intact but flattened sideways. The remainder of the reverse is undecorated. The central device, set within an incised pointed oval border, is a fleur-de-lis executed in line work apart from the central petal, which is executed in relief. The inscription is well preserved and mostly legible, with a cross initial mark. The inscription is largely well executed, but some unusual letterforms and damage make deciphering the second half of the inscription difficult. A first transcription is as follows: +S:ROGERIðS[V?]ENIS[D?][…] The matrix is in relatively good condition, with some minor distortion and damage to the rear. The surface is white patinated and matte, with some encrusting soil. Length: 32mm Width: 21.8mm Thickness: 6.3mm with lug, 3.6mm without Weight: 14.74g

WMID-1C3FE5: BROOCH
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 bow forming a ridge before tapering out as the curve of the bow runs down to the foot. Three vertical grooves decorate the bow and terminate at the mid point. The bow tapers to a narrow point terminating with a small foot. The catch plate is complete and has fretted openwork decoration. Only the pin is missing from the brooch. The lower third of the brooch has been bent around 40 degrees to the right. It measures 42.2 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide (across the wings) and 16.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The brooch is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Similar examples have been illustrated in Hattatt (2012: 300, fig. 159 nos 374 and 895); and Manning (1995: 76 nos 28 and 29). A similar brooch has been recorded on the PAS database as WMID-F56B17.

NARC-221008: COIN
An incomplete silver Groat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509). Profile issue. Squared shield reverse with long cross fourchée over. Pheon/pheon initial mark. London mint. AD 1507-1509. Diameter: 26.52mm, Thickness: 0.98mm, Weight: 2.9g The coin is missing a portion of its outer flan at 4 O’clock North Vol II, P 104, No 1747.

WAW-0DF698: COIN
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.

WAW-0DC6A4: COIN
A Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second issue (North 1998), plain cross initial mark dating to AD 1578. London mint. North (1991: 135). Overall dimensions: 18.42mm in diameter, 0.76mm in thickness and 1.70g in weight.

WAW-0D79D0: BROOCH
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 comparable example can be seen in Mackreth vol. 2 (2011: plate 46) no. 1893. The brooch is 31.19mm in length, 19.07mm in width and 10.86mm in thickness and 5.37g in weight.

GLO-F57298: COIN
Silver hammered half groat of Charles II Date 1660-1662 Obverse: crowned bust facing left CAROLUS II D G MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX Reverse: square shield crown above CHRISTO AUSPICE REGNO Note: there is a pierced hole at 12 o'clock of the Reverse. (11 o’clock of the obverse).

NMGW-3906D9: FIREARM
An incomplete ?silver ram rod holder of Post Medieval date (c.AD 1650-1850), likely from a musket or rifle. The object is comprised of a hollow sheet tube, sub-oval in section (10.4mm x 8.1m and 35.1mm long) with each end of the sheet tube meeting in the middle with a rectangular attachment plate, each perforated with a central hole x.1.6mm internal diameter. Part of an attachment survives on one end, terminating in a break creating a rectangular shape in plan (19.9mm long x 10.8mm wide x 2.4mm thick). The attachment is decorated with a raised band at the attached end and two moulded arcs before the break. It is likely that the original shape tapered to a point as seen in other examples (e.g. WREX-F9C9B3). Ram rod holders were located on the underside of the firearm and held the ram rod in place while the gun was not being used. The object is a dark grey patina with areas of bright silver exposed from recent damage with an overall length of 51.7mm, max depth 13.2 and weighs 7.78g. Similar objects are recorded on the PAS database e.g. WREX-F9C9B3, LANCUM-A17090, SWYOR-A0FE42.

NMGW-3B7826: HARNESS PENDANT
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 Thickness: 4.8mm Weight: 1.42g

A very worn silver coin of unknown denomination or date. Obverse description: worn away. Obverse inscription: illegible. Reverse description: worn away. Reverse inscription: illegible. Diameter: 19.47mm. Thickness: 0.96mm. Die axis: unknown.

WAW-27D41B: COIN
An incomplete and extremely worn Medieval silver penny, likely dating from the era of Edward I – Edward III (c. AD 1272-1377). The coin is chipped and seems to have been clipped. One angle on the reverse has had the pellets worn away, whilst the obverse has been worn completely away. Obverse description: worn away. Obverse inscription: illegible. Reverse description: long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription: illegible. Diameter: 15.97mm. Thickness: 1.28mm. Die axis: unknown.

NMGW-277494: SEAL MATRIX
A complete cast lead circular seal matrix of Medieval date (likely 13th century AD). The matrix is of the flat circular type with a perforated lug and decorated reverse. The reverse bears a perforated lug at 12 o’clock (measuring 11.4mm long by 4.3mm wide) and decoration high relief. This decoration runs to the edges of the matrix and is in the form of an inverted modified fleur de lis emerging from the bottom of the lug. The flanking petals of the fleur de lis are strongly curled at the tips and the ends of the cross bar are flared like a cross pattée. The matrix is a maximum of 4.6mm thick excluding the lug. The die (obverse) of the matrix is inscribed with deeply recessed letters running clockwise from the cross initial mark. The inscription reads: +SIOhANISFIL’LHAGO (The seal of John son of James). The N inscribed in ‘IOhANIS’ is nearly identical to the upper case H in ‘LHAGO’, so ‘+SIOhAHISFIL’LHAGO’ may be a more accurate transliteration. This could be one of two spelling errors (the other being ‘LHAGO’, presumably a variation of IAGO, or James) or simply a typographical choice. The central design, set within a circular field, is unidentified and crudely executed. The design is set at about 1 o’clock relative to the initial mark and consists of, from the top, a straight line over a strongly curved line, over a chevron pointing up, under which is a vertical line flanked by two small, deep dots in line with the chevron. What, if anything, this is intended to depict is uncertain, but could be pseudoheraldic, a bow and arrow or a crude, inverted boat. Length: 28.6mm Width: 28.5mm Thickness: 8.8mm Weight: 16.09g

NMGW-26207C: SEAL MATRIX
An incomplete and badly damaged cast lead pointed oval (vesica) seal matrix of Medieval date (likely 13th century AD). The matrix is of the flat pointed oval (vesica) form, and is badly damaged- the matrix is distorted, cracked, and is missing the sections of the edge including the bottom point, rendering some of the inscription illegible. The reverse of the matrix is undecorated, with no evidence of a lug or raised rib. The inscription is executed in uneven, if large and deeply incised characters, with a small Greek cross initial marked squeezed between the first and last letters of the inscription. The inscription appears to read: +WILLI[…]E?[…]ꙄH, with the Ꙅ being inscribed on the matrix incorrectly- any impression made would have produced a mirrored S. The inscription is unusual in not beginning with an S’ for Sigillum (“Seal of”). The ending -SH would be unusual for a patronymic, so may be a nickname, place-name surnames, or occupational name. The central design is a simple Greek cross or quatrefoil set within a circular border, radiating from a central pellet. The arms/petals of the cross are rotated by roughly 40° relative to the centreline of the matrix, possibly indicating that it is more likely to be a quatrefoil. Length: 27mm Width: 25.9mm Thickness: 2.8mm Weight: 9.57g

WAW-2479A8: BUCKLE
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 the bottom left of the shield. The sheet metal itself is 1.32mm thick. Thickness: 1.32mm. Length: 40.67mm. Width: 33.69mm. Length curved section: 12.63mm. Thickness at curve: 5.37mm.

NMGW-91D3EE: COIN
An anonymous issue silver sceat of Early-Medieval date c.AD 680 - 700. Of series F, (Metcalf a.ia). Identified by finder as Abramson group 106 Series F 60. Mint and moneyer uncertain. Recorded in Corpus of Early Medieval Coin Finds (EMC number : 2021.0301) Diameter: 11.6mm Weight: 1.07g

HAMP-3C4886: SPINDLE WHORL
A medieval or post medieval biconical lead alloy spindle whorl of 26.3mm diameter. The surface is decorated with triangles arranged in an alternating star shaped pattern. Each triangle has a central line. The aperture of the whorl is around 10mm. The surface retains reddish sediment from the local geology.

GLO-5845A6: DRESS HOOK
Silver gilt dress hook with a quatrefoil shaped plate decorated with filigree wire. The plate is divided into four roundels that are each defined by an applied twisted wire border. Inside each of the borders is a flat central knop surrounded by three twisted wire roundels, some of which are distorted. On the reverse a reward facing rectangular loop (now flattened and distorted) is soldered to the top edge with a rewards facing hook soldered to the bottom edge. This object is a Read's Early Post-Medieval Class D, Type 7 'quatrefoil' designation for single hooked clasps with a separate attachment bar, 1500-1600. Similar examples has been recorded and declared treasure, see PAS-EEFF9E (2018T210) and GLO-64C354 (2019T257)

WMID-718A18: BROOCH
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 along the surviving length of the wings. This would have originally held the spring and the pin would have extended from this, however they are both now missing. The wings have a flat wing cap, with a circular perforation for the spring axis bar. These are both now incomplete. The bow extends from the head and tapers to a broken terminal which has a well developed patina. The foot is missing. The original surface of the front of the bow is damaged and worn, however it appears to be decorated with a central vertical rib. There are two further ribs located to each side of the head where it meets the wings. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated. The brooch measures 18.9 mm in length, 20.0 mm wide and 6.5 mm thick across the head. It weighs 2.8 grams. The object has a mid-green coloured patina across all surfaces. There are number of Polden Hill brooches recorded on the PAS database that have a predominantly Midlands distribution extending along the Severn Valley. Parallels include WMID-825322 discovered in Worcestershire and WMID-4FEC52 discovered in Shropshire. Mackreth, D.F. (2011) Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain. Oxford: Oxbow Books.

WAW-DF6B4A: STUD
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 in width, and weighs 6g.

GLO-A4CFD7: HOARD
A hoard of seven Iron Age coins that have been fused together, one on top of the other in a cylindrical shape, this has resulted in only the face of the top and bottom coin remaining visible. Top coin (only obverse side visible) Silver unit Western uninscribed. Dobunni 'Cotswold Oxo' type, ABC 2027 Obverse: head type F, Pellet triads for hair, Cross and pellet in ring behind stalk lips, twin S in front Bottom coin (only obverse side visible) A heavily worn silver unit Western uninscribed. Dobunni 'Cotswold Oxo' type, similar ABC 2027 Obverse: possibly head type F, Cross and pellet in ring behind stalk lips, S to front The remaining coins are not clearly visible but appear to be of similar metal content and size; it seems likely that they are Iron Age coins of similar types.

GLO-A44300: COIN
Silver Denarius of Hadrian dated to AD 125-129 (Period 6) minted in Rome. RIC 179 Obverse:, laureate head right [HAD]RIANVS [AVGVSTVS] Reverse: Pudicitia, veiled, seated left on throne, right hand drawing the veil from her face. [COS] III

WAW-8F21C3: COIN
A Medieval silver groat of Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Class G (North 1388), London mint. North (1991: 70). Overall dimensions: 25.10mm in diameter, 1.32mm in thickness and 3.60g in weight.

GLO-683FF6: COIN
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.

GLO-62EDAD: AMPULLA
Lead ampulla that has a circular chamber, there would have been a long rectangular neck with flanking handles but this has been truncated just above the flask. This is an old, jagged break that suggest the neck has been deliberately bent and ripped off, possibly in an act to gain access to the contacts of the chamber. The chamber is decorated with raised detailing consisting of, on the obverse, a raised design of a compass-drawn flower of six large pointed petals with details also in relief. The reverse depicts a crown, the lining of which is hatched. The object has a light grey patina.

GLO-6254C5: COIN
A heavily worn sliver penny possibly Edward III to Edward IV Date 1327-1483. Obverse: Should show the crowned bust facing but no detail remains [...] Reverse: long cross with Quatrefoil in the centre, three pellets in each angle [CIVITAS EBORACI]

GLO-579D5C: COIN
Silver half groat of Elizabeth I Dated to 1558-1603 Obverse: crowned bust facing left, [ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA Z HIB] REG Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross [POSUI DE]U ADI[VTOTEM MEU]

Silver cut farthing of John Class 5c Date: c1207-1210 Moneyer: Alisandre. Mint Ipswich or Rochester Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards holding a sceptre (the left lower side remains) E Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle RE●O

NARC-38B117: COIN
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 4d. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1282-1289. Diameter: 19.04mm, Thickness: 0.81mm, Weight: 1.3g North Vol II, P 29, No 1026

NMGW-FF2254: COIN
A silver medieval cut long-cross halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). Class 5a-c, minted in Canterbury, 1250-1256 (North 991-3).

NMGW-FEDEB7: COIN
A silver medieval cut long-cross halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). Class 1b, minted in London, Canterbury or Bury St Edmunds, 1247-1248 (North 984).

NMGW-FDA262: COIN
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.

HAMP-D3C44A: COIN
A very worn and clipped Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Eglantine initial mark and dated to 1576. As North (1991), no. 1998.

WAW-4102FF: COIN
A incomplete uninscribed Iron Age gold stater of the Southern region, attributed to the Regini and Atrebates dating to c. 60-50 BC. Selsey uniface type. Obverse: plain. Reverse: triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, charioteer's arm above. Cf. ABC 488. Coin is slightly chipped around the edge. Coin measures: 16mm in diameter and 5.7g in weight.

LIN-F7923B: BROOCH
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 thickness and weighs 4.98g

LIN-E6BC55: COIN
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

NMGW-AABB8D: WEIGHT
Perforated stone weight of uncertain date possibly medieval The weight is of irregular rectangular form (93.9mm long, 66.6mm wide and weighing 150.5g), of variable thickness (with a maximum thickness of 19.5mm) and is made from a coarse-grained sandstone. The top edge and one of the side edges appear to be moderately rounded and are likely to be unmodified, while the other two edges are irregular and probably trimmed to the desired shape. The perforation is circular (10.6mm diameter) and is wider at one face, but appears to have been drilled rather than pecked. One face (convex) is yellow grey with traces of green algae, while the opposite face is pale-grey. The perforated stone has few diagnostic features making dating and identification difficult. The river context for the find suggests its likely use in fishing, perhaps on a net or as a basket sinker

WAW-57EEB3: THIMBLE
An incomplete possible lead palm guard dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). The object is oval in shape and is thicker at one, cut edge then tapers to a narrow, uneven edge on the opposing side. The object has a slight curve on one face, possibly to fit into the palm of the hand. The opposing face is flat. The entire object has a light grey patina and has several deep scratches. Palm guards were for use by leather workers to protect the palm whilst stitching. A number of more complete examples have been recorded on the PAS database including: SUR-C8381B; SWYOR-9612DA; LIN-3A25BC; and PUBLIC-E01550. The overall dimensions are as follows: 53.35mm in length, 23.47mm in width, 9.93mm in thickness and 57.30g in weight.

WAW-57C598: RING
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-0B58D6. The overall dimensions are as follows: 50.79mm in diameter, 5.12mm in thickness and 22.30g in weight.

HESH-E6BA06: CORE
An irregular fragment of tertiary debitage - most probably the remains of a Mesolithic core of irregular shape that has been rolled in the ploughsoil. From the images provided it is possible to see the removal of narrow blades in two opposing directions. These platforms are at opposite ends of the debitage. The flint is a dark grey black colour. The flint has been heavily rolled in the ploughsoil; this has resulted in direct damage and irregular removals as well as a general surface abrasion. The core measures 38mm in length, 35mm width, and is 15mm thick.

HESH-D2C1DC: BLADE
A near complete flint blade of probable later Mesolithic date (6500BC - 4500BC). The flint tool is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been abraded in the ploughsoil. It is formed on a tertiary flake and there is no cortex present. The bulb of percussion is lost due to a break across the lower half of the blade that has removed the bulb and the striking platform. It is possible this edge has been trimmed as small areas of retouch is present. The dorsal face shows areas of clear flake removals and the direction of these removals may indicate that this bade was removed to rejuvinate the core. The flint is a mid grey brown colour. The blade measures 27mm length, 16mm width and 5mm thick.

HESH-D28FF5: DEBITAGE
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2000 BC). The flake is irregular in form being broadly triangular in shape. The upper (dorsal) face has the remains of removal scars. The edges are slightly denticulaed but this is most likely due to movement in the ploughzone (plough bumble). The flake is very thin being a mid grey colour. The flakes measures 17mm length, is 15mm wide and 2mm thick

HESH-D27793: SPINDLE WHORL
A stone spindle whorl of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (400 BC - AD 300). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has been carefully chipped and ground from what seems to be a coarse micaceous sandstone. Through the middle of the whorl is a circular shaped hole set slightly off centre; the hole has straight sides and it has an approximate diameter of 7.5mm. The whorl is undecorated and is relatively unabraded with crisp fresh edges. The whorl is a grey brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery) This spindle whorl is very similar to another example discovered in a stratified Iron Age context in Herefordshire (HESH-1B967F) It measures approximately 33mm diameter and is approximately 10mm thick.

HESH-CF2F53: GUNFLINT
A small rectangular gun flint of post medieval - modern date (1700-1850 AD). The flint is sub-square in plan , being trapezoidal in profile and section. The flint is a light mottled grey colour. The dorsal face has been knapped / worked on all four sides; this work consists of creating sloping edges to give it a trapezoidal side view. The ventral face retains the waves emanating outwards from the point of impact, but the bulb of percussion has been removed. The flint is unabraded suggesting it hasn't been used. The mottled grey nature of the flint suggests that it was produced locally rather than from the industrial knapping centres in Norfolk / Suffolk which is black with fewer impurities / inclusions. The flint measures 28mm length, 20mm width

HESH-CEEFF0: BLADE
A near complete flint blade of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 4500BC). The flint tool is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross section; it has been abraded in the ploughsoil. It is formed on a primary flake. The bulb of percussion is present on the ventral face, although the striking platform has been lost to modern abrasion. The dorsal face is covered with 50% cortex which is a grey white colour. The long edges of each side of the blade have been retouched with relatively crude and disorganised secondary flaking - this is most evident on the ventral face. The blade measures 47mm length, 15mm width

HESH-CE882B: KNIFE
An incomplete knapped and flaked flint knife blade / scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (3000-2000BC). The knife is formed on a flake of secondary debitage. The fragment is broadly oval in plan and has a D shaped cross section. The dorsal face has multiple flaking facets and the edges have been retouched with neat well organised overlapping flakes which can be described as invasive semi-abrupt and stepped. A small area of yellow cortex is present on the dorsal face and this is stained an orange colour by the environment. From this area of cortex relatively neat flake scars emanate. The ventral face has been flaked to a lesser degree, although the edges have clear invasive retouch that is short and irregular. The scraper has been struck from a mid grey coloured flint which is slightly mottled in colour. It is likely to be from a secondary source, possibly riverine or glacial as flint is not found in primary locations within Herefordshire. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, in that it can be used as a scraper / fabricator and also be described as a knife. Similar examples from Wales and the Marches have been described as 'slug knives' in that they are shaped broadly like large slugs. The term bi-facially worked ovate knife could possibly be used to describe this - although in my opinion this is probably suggesting a better quality of knapping than is present in this example. The scraper measures 26mm length, 15mm width,

HESH-CE1898: DEBITAGE
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Mesolithic date (6500-4500 BC). The flake has been abraded within the ploughzone resulting in an irregular shape. Originally it was rectangular in form with a distinctive bulbar scar on the ventral face and prepared platform on the distal end. The dorsal face has a central crested ridge. All other removals are modern and the blade has been rolled in the topsoil. The flint is a coarse grained mid- grey black colour consistent with locally utilised chert. The blade measures 20mm length, is 13mm wide.

NMGW-EA9008: BUCKLE
Medieval copper alloy oval buckle frame with separate plate, probably of 14th or 15th century date The buckle is near-complete, missing the pin and is comparatively small (with an overall length of 30.7mm and a weight of 4.2g). The buckle is oval form (4.7mm long and 4.9mm wide) and the frame is D-shaped section, wider and thicker at the outside edge (1.6mm – 2.2mm wide and 2.5mm – 3.2mm thick). No decoration now survives on the frame. The bar is offset and narrowed. The plate has a slot to accommodate the missing pin, now filled with ferrous corrosion, suggesting an iron pin was used. The corners of the pale are recess for the frame. The plate (18.8mm long, 10.0mm wide and 4.8mm deep) has indentation on both of the sides before the rounded terminal, at the centre of which is a separate copper alloy attachment rivet. The rivet (6.1mm long) has a domed head (4.0mm diameter and 1.4mm high). There are radiating lines decorating the terminal around the rivet. The surface is now green-brown but has been discoloured from a recent applied coating.

NMGW-159791: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Lead steelyard weight probably of medieval date The lead weight is of domed-conical or bell-shaped form with an iron suspension loop (with an overall length of 55.6mm). The iron wire is not evident at the base. The weight is of circular section and is widest around its midsection (with a diameter of 32.5mm). Although the surface is heavily-corroded, no ribbed decoration is discernible on the surface of the weight. The weight has few diagnostic features but weighs 153.8grams, which broadly corresponds (at 94%) to one-half libra (Roman pound) weight (equating to 163.725 g), although with the degree of surface loss and corrosion, the weight may have expected to have been lighter. The weight is also broadly consistent with one-third of a modern pound and with various medieval and post medieval weight systems.

NMGW-158325: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy enamelled plate brooch of Umbonate type and of 2nd century AD date The brooch is incomplete, missing much of the edge and the pin (with a surviving length of 29.2mm, an overall surviving depth of 7.6mm and a weight of 4.3g). The missing pin was hinged between twin lugs, positioned at the rear apex. Above the hinge is an arc, probably representing the remains of the perforation on the truncated chain loop. The fragmentary catch-plate, missing the catch is positioned on the rear of a solid knop, also truncated. No other lugs are now evident on the damaged periphery of the brooch (with a maximum surviving width of 19.6mm). There is a circular grooved channel preserved at the base and apex, which defines the beginning of the central boss (17mm diameter). The boss was decorated with twelve triangular cells, most containing traces of, alternating red and blue enamel. At the apex of the boss is a small indentation (1mm diameter). The rear of the brooch is hollowed (with a depth of 3.8mm). The brooch has a dark green surface patina, preserved on the rear and pale green corrosion.

NMGW-AD9BA4: BUCKLE
Medieval copper alloy oval-framed buckle with ornate outside edge of 13th or 14th century date The buckle frame is near-complete but is missing the pin (with a length of 19.7mm and a weight of 2.8g). The outside edge is wider than the rest of the frame (5.5mm wide and 2.7mm thick) and has a bevelled top face, enhanced with ribbed and grooved decoration. One of the outside knops has been lost. The sides are arched (giving the frame a width of 27.1mm) and is of sub-triangular section. The bar is narrowed and offset with extensive wear on one end. The surface is heavily corroded with a dark-green patina.

NMGW-AC40EF: WEIGHT
Medieval decorated lead weight with heraldic device of 13th or 14th century date, possibly a quarter-pound Troy weight The weight is of shield-shaped form (44.5mm long and 34.3mm wide) and appears to be complete, weighing 126.4g. The integral base has a border (4 -5mm wide and 7mm thick) decorated with raised pellets at each side and with two trefoil devices on the upper edge. There is a raised inner shield-shaped device (14.4mm thick). At the centre of the border, cutting the top edge of the raised shield is a rectangular slot, which may have penetrated to the base. The central shield (33.7mm long and 23.9mm wide) is decorated, probably with a lion rampant in cast relief. The head of the lion is depicted with an unusual long snout. The weight of 126.4grams is a little heavy but proudly corresponds to quarter-pound weights and is close to the 16 ounce Mercantile and Avoirdupois systems (116.6g and 113.4g respectively) but is closest to a quarter pound under the English Troy (124.4g). Shield-shaped weight have been excavated in London (Egan 1998, p. 320, nos. 1031-2) from mid to late 14th century contexts. One of the London weights is crudely decorated with a crowned lion rampant and probably corresponds with a sixteenth avoirdupois ounce. The London weight with the rampant lion has a rectangular slot, interpreted for aiding carrying and the lion may have suggested a remote official authority to the weight (ibid, p. 320-2).

NMGW-AC3F52: BUCKLE
Medieval copper alloy buckle of annular type, of mid-13th to mid-15th century date. The cast buckle comprises both frame and pin. The frame is circular and comparatively robust (with an external diameter of 49.8mm, an internal diameter of 36.6mm and a weight of 43.2.7g) and is of circular section and (with a diameter of 6.2mm – 7.0mm). There is no pin restriction on the frame and no decoration is evident. The pin (with a length of 543.5mm) has a loop of D-shaped section (14.5mm external diameter and 5.0mm wide), open at the rear. There is a stepped moulding at the top of the sub-rectangular sectioned shaft. There is no surviving evidence for ridges on the moulding. The end of the pin has a recess to seat on the frame. The surface is corroded with a mid-green patina.

NMGW-AC2F25: EWER
Medieval copper alloy ewer spout, probably of 15th century date The cast zoomorphic ewer spout is in the form of a dog’s head with the spout protruding from the open mouth. The spout is near-complete, with some corrosion (with an overall length of 71.4mm and a weight of 72.2g) and would have been soldered to the body of the ewer at the curved and convex oval attachment end (with external dimensions: 53.4mm long and 17.9mm wide). The dog has oval and upright ears, concave across their widths, protruding above the head, now slightly truncated. The snout is defined by a concave depression and appears to have had a central ridge. The brow on top of the dog’s head may also have had a mid-ridge but is now corroded. The neck of the dog is oval-sectioned, with a flattened facet on the underside. The spout is sub-circular with near-straight sides converging slightly towards the end (protruding 8.6mm – 11.5mm from the dog’s mouth, with an internal diameter of 5.4mm and 8.8mm - 10.0mm external). The surface is heavily-pitted and corroded but with some surviving dark blue-green patina with areas of pale-green corrosion. A similar ewer spout depicting a dog’s head and dated to the 15th century was recovered from the moat of Cardiff Castle (Lewis, 1991)[1]. [1] Lewis, J.M. (1991), Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers, Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7

NMGW-AC2496: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of 12th or 13th century date The seal matrix is incomplete, missing the terminal loop and edge of the die (with a surviving length of 22.9mm and a weight of 8.7g). The missing loop was probably of trilobed form, as suggested by the dividing rib at the centre of the aperture. Below the loop was a ribbed moulding flanked by grooves. The handle is of hexagonally-faceted form. The seal die was circular (with a surviving maximum diameter of 17.8mm). The device on the seal die is of geometric form, comprising a central line cutting a saltire cross. Four smaller saltire crosses are positioned around both the base and apex of the central cross. None of the encircling legend now survives. The surface has a dark-brown patina.

NMGW-2E314A: MOUNT
Copper alloy zoomorphic mount terminal or fitting of uncertain date, possibly Late Iron Age or Early Roman The cast mount appears to be complete or near-complete (with a length of 19.7mm and a weight of 8.2g) and comprises the head, body and fore limbs of a beast, possibly a bear or similar. The mount was attached using a fixing within the sub-circular sectioned, hollowed end (of 9.8mm – 10.4mm diameter), which is angled at an approximate 45° angle to the axis of the body. The fixing appears to have been ferrous but is now heavily corroded with no magnetic trace of iron surviving. The sides of the mount, depicting the body and concave (with a minimum diameter of 5.8mm x 7.0mm) and there is a circular indentation (of 2.9mm diameter) at the centre of the back, possibly decorative. The head of the animal is naturalistic and portrayed with upward projecting pointed ears. The snout also tapers to a point, now corroded and the eyes are represented by circular depressions and appear to contain a remnant deposit of uncertain type, now grey. There is no other applied detail and no surviving evidence for the mouth or nostrils. Beneath the head is a curved lug (14mm long) of sub-triangular section, representing the forelegs with a central ridge. The sides of the lug are straight and convergent towards the damaged end and was probably also utilised as a handle. The surface has a pitted, mid-green patina with areas of bright-green corrosion. The mount is difficult to closely parallel but the style and zoomorphic elements can represented on Late Iron Age and Early Roman decorative elements on vessels. The forelimb lug would seem to work as a handle, although it is noteworthy that the fixing is bevelled and angled so as to decrease the space behind the lug. It is possible that the mount was a decorative fitting from a vessel rim, lid or similar.

NMGW-04CB62: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Decorated copper alloy rod of uncertain date The rod now forms an open, sub-oval ring but was of uncertain original from (with a length of 48.1mm, a height of 35mm, a straightened length of approximately 106mm and a weight of 5.5g) and is broken on one end. The complete terminal is flattened (with a thickness of 1.6mm and 4.0mm wide) but the loss of the surface has removed any decoration. The rod is of sub-square section (4.0mm wide and 3.5mm thick) and is decorated with closely spaced ribbing. The decoration covered all four sides of the rod but has worn away on the upper face, where the surface survives. The preserved surface has a dark-brown patina, suggesting some age but the few diagnostic features on the rod makes identifying and dating it difficult.

NMGW-0147A4: CLASP
Medieval copper alloy anthropomorphic folding strap clasp, probably of late 13th to early 15th century date The clasp is of two-part type and is lacking the folding end (with a length of 28.4mm and a weight of 4.3g) with a decorative outside edge depicting a crowned head. The frame is recessed for the plate. The bar (with a width of 2.8mm, a length of 14.8mm and thickness of 2.0mm) is flat on both its outside and underside faces but otherwise rounded. The sides of the frame are slightly convex across their lengths and of flat section (giving the clasp a width of 18.8mm). The outside edge of the clasp is bevelled on the underside to accommodate the missing locking end. The outside edge is decorated with a detailed head in cast relief, which is of raised sub-triangular form (giving a maximum depth of 7.3mm), with carefully faceted incised eyes, nose and mouth. Incised chevrons on raised mouldings at the sides represent hair. The crown is formed on a flange on the attachment edge by four circular perforations (2.8mm diameter). The outside edge is angled to the centre and is enhanced with short diagonal grooves forming interrupted chevrons flanked by horizontal grooves. The clasp has a dark green surface patina with some pitting. The clasp can be closely parallel with an example published by Egan & Pritchard (1991, p 120, no. 568)[1] dated to c. 1350 – 1400. Egan (ibid.) parallels the London clasp with examples recovered from a Lincolnshire Medieval village, deserted by the middle of the 14th century, and a similar type decorated with a fleur, instead of the head. [1] Egan G. & Pritchard F. 1991; Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3; Dress Accessories; Museum Of London

NMGW-EFE39C: FIGURINE
Copper alloy bird figurine of uncertain date, possibly Roman The cast zoomorphic figurine is of a bird, perhaps an eagle with splayed wings and is near-complete. Missing part of the base or attachment pin (with a surviving length of 39mm and a weight of 24.8g). The bird is depicted with head with its head facing to one side. The truncated beak is open and the eye is depicted with an incised ring-and-dot. The neck (with a length of 10mm) widens to breast. The outstretched wings (with a thickness of 2.0mm – 2.8mm and giving a width of 40.0mm) are axe-shaped. The tail expand to its end. Moulded ridges now corroded would have depicted feathers on the wings and tail. The feathers were depicted on the underside in addition to the top surface. The underside, depicting the legs is crude or miscast and there is an integral circular sectioned attachment pin at its base, now incomplete (3.8mm diameter and 5.5mm long). The corroded surface has a dark green to brown corrosion, probably discoloured by a recently applied oily coating. The form and style of decoration on the bird figurine may suggest a Roman date but similar mounts are also sometimes found as decorative post medieval furniture fittings.

NMGW-56BFDE: CHISEL
Bronze fragment, possibly of Bronze Age date but of uncertain artefact type The fragment has broken on one end (with a surviving length of 47.2mm and a weight of 29.0g) and the other end is of irregular sub-rectangular section (13mm x 7mm) and is corroded and heavily-pitted. The sides of the terminal are straight and near-parallel as far as a stop (17mm from the terminal where it has a width and thickness of 15.0mm and 9.0mm respectively. Above the stop the sides are straight but more divergent to the break (with a width and thickness of 18.8mm and 7.0mm respectively). The septum is longer on one face (with a surviving length of 20mm and 24mm, a thickness at the break of 1.8mm and a maximum width of 12.5mm) and the side flanges end in a rounded stop. The stop is comparatively shallow on both faces (at 1.5mm). The surface is heavily-corroded with a dark-green patina preserved on the septum. The object has the flange and stop features in common with palstave axe types, generally of Middle Bronze Age date. It is possible that the terminal is incomplete and originally ended with a blade, perhaps suggesting a chisel or similar. If the end is relatively intact, it may be possible to suggest a small hammer that may have been hafted in a similar form to Middle Bronze Age palstaves and therefore earlier than socketed hammers. However flanged hammers of this form are difficult to parallel.

NMGW-DBD233: BUCKLE
Post medieval copper alloy figurative buckle of double-looped circular form, probably of 16th or early 17th century date The cast buckle is in the form of a bird near complete, retaining the attached copper alloy sheet plate but missing the pin (with a length of 41.9mm and a weight of 4.6g). The bird is depicted with a pointed head and neck projecting at one end and the fantail at the rear. The neck is of D-shaped section with concave sides and is decorated with transverse grooves (with a length of 8.3mm, a maximum width and thickness of 3.5mm and 2.3mm respectively). The decorative detail of the bird’s head has been lost through corrosion. The annular frame (18.7mm wide and 2mm thick) has a central bar with the folded sheet plate attached (14.1mm long, 2.9mm deep and 0.3mm thick sheet plate) has a groove to accommodate the missing pin. The plate was secured by a single dome-headed copper alloy rivet (5.4mm long). There is no surviving decorative detail on the frame. At the rear of the frame is a transverse moulding before the fantail (with a width of 9.8mm and a thickness of 1.4mm). There is the suggestion of radiating grooved decoration on the tail. The corroded surface has a pale and mid0green to brown patina. The buckle can be broadly paralleled with an example recorded by Whitehead (1996, no. 275, p. 48)[1] with a suggested date between 1550 and 1650. [1] Whitehead, R,’ 1996; Buckles 1250-1800

NMGW-C5CC15: BUCKLE
Late medieval to post medieval copper alloy annular buckle of 15th – 17th century date The buckle comprises a large circular ring (of 52.2mm diameter and weighing 34.7g) with an attached pin. The frame is of oval section (5mm -6mm wide and 5mm thick) and no restriction for the pin and with no decoration evident. The pin is loosely looped around the frame (with a diameter of 10.3mm x 11.5mm), folded inwards at the base of the shaft. There is the suggestion of a central groove around the loop and a transverse groove at the base of the loop. The pin shaft is rectangular-sectioned 3mm – 4mm thick) and gradually narrows to the tip. The pin shaft was decorated with punched rings, partially preserved near the top of the shaft. The surface is corroded with a pale-green corrosion and has been stripped red-brown.

NMGW-C5BFE7: SADDLE
Post medieval copper alloy saddle pommel of 16th or 17th century date The pommel is incomplete, missing one of the attachment lugs (with a length of 55.8mm and a weight of 43.9g) and is of soldered two-piece construction. The domed pommel is hollow and of oval section (with a diameter of 30.5mm x 29.8mm, an internal diameter of 28.0mm x 25.5mm and is 2mm thick). The apex is enhanced with an oval knop (5.7mm diameter and 3.3mm high). There was a lug on each side, one of which has broken at the centre. The complete lug (with a length of 32.2mm and a width of 11.1mm) has two sub-circular attachment holes (of 3mm and 4mm diameter). There is an additional attachment hole at the rear (4mm diameter), through which the missing lug has broken. The pommel is decorated with grooved pairs, converging at or near the central knop and confined by a double-grooved border along the basal edge. The surface has a glossy, dark-green patina, where it survives with areas of pale-green surface loss and corrosion. Striations are evident below the patina, particularly around the central knop and on the lug.

NMGW-C5B2CE: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval lead seal matrix of 13th or 14th century date The seal matrix is of pointed oval form and is fragmentary, represented by approximately half of the original length (with a surviving length of 17.8mm and a weight of 4.8g). The seal matrix has broken or been cut along its central axis, just below its widest point (with a width of 26.0mm and with a thickness of 2.6mm). The rear of the matrix has a midrib bounded by an oval border, parallel to the sides (5.2mm from the edge). At the centre there appears to have been a pellet and there is the suggestion of a transvers moulding, forming a cross with the midrib. The seal die has a central device comprising a basal trefoil, possibly from fleur-de-lys. The remains of the encircling legend reads: ]I R T VS : B E D E [ The seal die is somewhat crudely cut but well-preserved. It is possible that the seal was deliberately cut when it became obsolete to ensure that it was not misused later.

NMGW-C571F9: ANNULAR BROOCH
Medieval copper alloy annular brooch of 13th or 14th century date The cast brooch has an annular frame, heavily distorted (with a dimeter of 21.3mm – 27.0mm and a weight of 3.1g) and is missing the end of the pin. The frame is circular sectioned (2.2mm – 2.7mm diameter). There is a constriction for the pin loop with no notch on the opposite side. The pin loop (3.5mm diameter) is solid with no discernible split. There is the suggestion of a collar before the pin shaft, which is truncated and of circular section (with a diameter of 1.4mm and a surviving length of 11.6mm). There is no discernible decoration on the frame. The surface is corroded and heavily-pitted with a mid-green patina. The brooch can be closely paralleled with a n annular brooch recovered from excavations in London (Egan & Pritchard, 1991, p. 248, no. 307) from a mid to late 14th century context.

WAW-7369B2: RING
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 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 suspension of vessels, or as curtain-rings (Geake, Finds Recording Guide https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsrecordingguides/rings/). The overall dimensions are as follows: 31.06mm in diameter, 2.51mm in thickness and 2.59g in weight.

WAW-5DF05E: JETTON
An incomplete copper alloy French jetton dating to the late Medieval period (c. AD 1488-1497). The jetton is a four fleur de lis in a lozenge type (see Mitchiner 1988: 206-209). The jetton is extremely worn and the edge, including the legend, has been removed. Obverse: illegible. Reverse: Cross patty feuilly, with a flower in each angle. Overall dimensions: 17.68mm in diameter, 1.28mm in thickness and 1.32g in weight.

NMGW-5B950C: SPEARHEAD
Middle to Late Bronze Age socketed spearhead of Acton Park to Ewart Park metalworking phase, c. 1550 – 800BC The cast spearhead is incomplete, missing the base of the socket and the basal parts of both blades (with a surviving length of 103.3mm and a weight, including sediment in the socket of 78.0g). At the break the spearhead is sub-circular sectioned (with a maximum diameter of 16.4mm) and the internal socket is sub-circular to oval (10mm x 11.5mm). The socket is considerably thicker on one side (5.0mm thick compared to 0.8mm) causing a weakness in the socket wall and probably resulting in the break. There is no evidence that the socket has broken through perforations for attachment. The damaged blades are present at the break across the socket (giving a surviving width of 19.5mm). The blades are largely damaged and truncated, surviving on one side (with a length of 51.6mm and a thickness of 1.6mm) and has a moderate convex curve to the tip. The blade edge is evident over short areas but has largely been lost. The socket is conical, gradually narrowing to the tip (where it has a diameter of 3mm). Striations are evident where the surface survives, running along the socket and adjacent blade. The surface is heavily-corroded and pitted with a dark-brown patina and some patches of green corrosion. The fragmentary condition of the spearhead where the diagnostic features have been lost, makes typological identification indeterminate. Socketed spearheads begin in Arreton phase towards the end of The Early Bronze Age and continue to the Ewart Park Phase of the Late Bronze Age. The form of the spearhead probably suggests that it is unlikely to be from the types found in the Arreton phase and is likely to date from Acton Park to Ewart Park, dated to c. 1550 – 800BC.

WAW-5A6F60: COIN
An incomplete Medieval silver half groat of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509). Standard Type F, Class IIIc (North 1712). Tun initial mark dating to AD 1490-1500. Canterbury mint. North (1991: 102). Coin appears to have been clipped. Overall dimensions: 19.94mm in length, 18.39mm in width, 0.79mm in thickness and 1.31g in weight.

NMGW-3091AA: PLATE BROOCH
Roman copper alloy enamelled plate brooch of Umbonate type and of late 1st to mid 2nd century AD date The cast brooch is near-complete but is now distorted (with a length of 31.0mm, an overall distorted width of 24.7mm, a depth of 9.5mm and a weight of 5.7g). The pin is hinged between twin D-shaped lugs on the rear, now damaged with a copper alloy axis bar. The hinge and catch-plate are positioned on the rear of the protruding lugs each side of the dished rear. The lug at the apex has probably broken through a perforation for the chain loop. The catch-plate is truncated and has lost the catch. The face of the brooch is circular and domed (with a diameter of 23.2mm, a distorted depth of 6.1mm and a thickness of 0.7mm) with four peripheral lugs before a prominent grooved border. The decoration comprises two rows of triangular or sub-triangular cells, the basal row are larger and all appear to be filled with dark-blue enamel. The upper row has smaller cells and also all the surviving enamel appear to be dark blue. At the apex is a ring-and-dot, with no trace of enamel evident. The surface has a dark-green patina. Umbonate type brooches of this form are recovered across Britain, often from military sites and generally have red and blue enamel in the upper cells. Dated examples range from the Flavian period to the mid second century.

NMGW-2FC7C5: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Polden Hill type and of 1st century AD date The cast brooch is near-complete, missing the pin but has a distorted upper bow, bent in on itself (with a distorted length of 47.5mm, a distorted depth of 23.6mm and a weight of 13.3g). The spring is accommodated in the semi-cylindrical head (18.7mm wide and 6.4mm – 7.4mm diameter) with the copper alloy axis bar secured in end lugs, angled inwards slightly. The chord is tensioned by a hook at the head. The wings have a raised ribbed border and are flanked by a groove. The bow has a curving stepped moulding on each side (giving a width of 9.7mm) and the upper bow is of D-shaped section (4.3mm thick at the head) with straight sides converging towards the foot. The bow is decorated with a beaded midrib in sunken relief, which extends to the top of the leg. The end of the decoration coincides with a rounded raised moulding beneath which the leg is not decorated. The foot is of oval disc form, extending to the rear (5.5mm x 6.0mm) and is decorated with a grove, defining a rib at its apex. The catch-plate is positioned at the centre of the rear of the leg. The surface has a mid to dark-green patina.

NMGW-C74749: SPINDLE WHORL
Stone spindle whorl of uncertain date, Roman to early Post Medieval, c. 100 - 1700 The sub- circular spindle-whorl is made from coarse-grained sandstone and is of near rectangular section with slightly convex faces, with a thickness of 9.5mm. The whorl has a maximum diameter of 28.6mm and weighs 12.6g. The central perforation has a consistent profile and has a diameter of 6.5mm. It has been suggested that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). As the weight of this particular spindle falls between these categories it is somewhat difficult to determine the material it would have been used to spin. Spindle whorls are difficult to date precisely out of their original context, since they were used through most historical and archaeological periods. Many of the later examples tend to be undecorated. Egan (1998, page 256) has argued that there was an apparent lack of interest in developing decorative styles of spindle whorls during the Medieval period, compared to the decorative examples known from the Roman and Early Medieval periods. Although decorated examples are known of from Medieval and Post Medieval periods.

NMGW-C72541: TOGGLE
Late Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy toggle of late 1st century BC to 2nd century AD date The cast toggle is of ‘dumbbell’ form without a loop and appears to be complete (with a length of 27.3mm and a weight of 12.9g). Both terminals are flattened, sub-spherical (with a maximum diameter of 12.0mm and a length of 8mm). Before each terminal is a collar (9mm diameter), enhanced with a central groove, now largely worn. The toggle is narrowest across the central part (6.0mm dimeter and 5.8mm long), which is differentially worn, probably by a strap or similar. The surface is pitted with a pale to medium green patina.

NMGW-C6DA95: COIN
Iron Age gold coin Western stater (Dobunni), uncertain but possibly an inscribed issue of EISV (with the legend lost off the coin) Late 1st century BC or early 1st century AD 4.78g, diam.: 6.7mm – 7.5mm, th.: 1.7mm – 2.4mm; depth: 3.3mm

HAMP-C8AB53: SCABBARD
An incomplete, fragmentary and flattened dagger copper alloy object, most likely a sword scabbard chape dating to the late Medieval to post Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The chape is made from sheet metal and 70mm in length. The tip has a globular knop 8.3 in diameter. and there is incised decoration in the form of four parallel transverse lines around the mid section. The open end has a rim around it. One side of the object is fragmentary. Circa 16th-17th century.

WAW-26EAFD: COIN
An incomplete Post Medieval silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Third issue (North 2016), probable escallop initial mark dating to AD 1584/5-87. London mint. North (1991: 137). Coin appears to have been clipped. Overall dimensions: 15.91mm in diameter, 0.81mm in thickness and 1g in weight.

NMGW-6495BC: FINGER RING
A gold finger ring of the 1740s (As per Dr Mark Redknap). Inscription within reads “God for me apointed thee”. Makers mark SLR in gothic script to left of inscription. Band is plano-convex in section, with no decoration on external surface. The internal diameter is 18.4mm. Some damage to edge of ring. The inscription suggests that this ring was a posy ring- a ring exchanged as lover's gift.

NMGW-AC429D: COIN
A silver medieval farthing of Edward I or II (1272-1327). Withers Class 28-31, minted in London, 1300-1327 (North 1058, 1070/1 or 1070/2). The coin has been clipped.

NMGW-AB96D3: COIN
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), dating to AD 270 (Reece Period 13). VICTORIA AVG reverse type, depicting Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Rome. Cunetio 2326.

NMGW-AB1AB7: COIN
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (sole reign AD 260-268), dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece Period 13). VBERITAS AVG reverse type, depicting Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Rome. Cunetio 1200.

NMGW-AA6C1E: COIN
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-333 (Reece Period 17). Victory on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS] reverse type. Mint of Trier. RIC VII Treveri 530 or 548.

NMGW-6DCD86: COIN
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period AD 348-350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Treveri 222.

NMGW-6C5821: COIN
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC VII Treveri 538.

HESH-C9A817: SUNDIAL
A relatively well-preserve copper alloy pocket (poke) sundial, probably dating from the seventeenth century. The artefact is a circular ring of brass with a small suspension loop or hoop on one edge. The loop is staple shaped and has been fixed through the ring through two drilled holes. A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with a long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which could have been aligned on the calibrated markings allowing the sun to project through the hole and tell the time to an accuracy of around 10 minutes. On the exterior and interior face there are several punched marks. These include three position markers which refer to the correct hour scale on the inside to use marked A B C which correspond with the internal ring division A B C with numbers and diagonal lines which run at an angle across the opening. Further, both the Summer and Winter solstice are marked at opposing ends of the external ring - SS and WW. On the outer ring the months are grouped into two parts - the summer and the winter halves of the year - in each case the months are symmetrical about the relevant solstice. The first letters of the months are set as opposing pairs positioned within two rows to the right of the hoop O N D on one side and I F M (paired O / M, N / F, D / I) followed by W W (winter solstice). On the opposite side of the external hoop similar opposing pairs are present AMI and SAI (paired A / S, M / A, I / I) followed by S S. the makers initials W.H. are stamped at the mid-point. On the interior face as previously described the area has been divided radially into three rings labelled A B C positioned between two sets of numbers. The first series of numbers are positioned regularly but unevenly spaced (getting closer / crowding together) being joined by diagonal incised lines and separated by half hour graduations depicted by incised pellets. The hours are symmetrical about noon (the sun's altitude 1 hour before noon is the same as its value 1 hour after) being positioned in two rows of opposing pairs - 6/6, 5 /7, 4/8, 3/9, 2/10, 1/11, 12. The second series are in reverse 12 , 11/1, 10/2, 9/3, 8/4, 7/5, 6/6, 5/7, 4/8. The sundial is a mid brown colour with an abraded surface. The form of dial is not closely dated and the different forms are only loosely collected together as they were made over an extended period. During use the sundial would have been hung from a chain or thread, and the slide moved to the correct month of the year to allow the sun to shine through the slot onto the hour of the day. I am extremely grateful to Dr John Davis, editor of the British Sundial Societies bulletin, for his helpful comments and support in recording this find. I have edited our correspondence into the following helpful discussion: Your dial is one of the variety of examples that splits the declination (months) scale in two halves with separate slots. At the end of the first (outside) clip you can see the SS for summer solstice close to the suspension loop and WW for winter solstice at the opposite end. The WH on the outside is likely to be the initials of the makers. Other initials have been found on different samples, sometimes on multiple dials a similar split declanation example of this type made by "TW" is shown in Mike Cowham, A dial in your poke - A book of portable sundials, (Cambridge 2004: 21-24). In use you would turn the right section of the dial for the time of the year towards the sun. The ABC refer to the correct hours scale on the inside to use - note that the lines run at an angle across the opening. It is a surprising sophisticated concept for such a simple and cheap device. Assuming it was delineated for the middle of England and not taken too far north, it would probably tell (local solar time) to an accuracy of 10 minutes or so. I note also that the suspension loop is arranged so that one leg is placed either side of the solder joint. It is usual for them to be placed actually at the joint leading to a weak point which often fails and the cause of the loss (to our advantage). This maker seems a bit more thoughtful than most. I have undertaken some XRF analysis on a few of the dials and they all seem to be made of the typical low-quality 'brass' of the period. The sundial is 54mm in diameter, is 11mm high and 2mm thick; it weighs 22 grams

GLO-5FFD91: KNIFE
Flint point, possibly from a knife. This has one low arise on the dorsal, but no bulb of percussion on the ventral. There are multiple, low flaking scars the are direct in the rights side and inverse in the left side. The tip and rear are truncated. this is a dark grey flint.

GLO-5EA0A2: DEBITAGE
Flint debitage, this is a tertiary flake. The flint has a large bulb of percussion on the ventral and mutable flaking scars on the dorsal. There as small flaking scars on both sides of the flint, but this is the result of natural process rather than knapping. Dark grey flint with lighter patches that has a general prehistoric date

GLO-5E74A8: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Late Mesolithic-Neolithic end scraper on a tertiary flake. This has one arise on the dorsal, the bulb of percussion is missing from the ventral. The forward edge has semi-abrupt, direct retouch that creates a curved leading. This is a dark grey flint with lighter patches.

GLO-5E62D3: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Neolithic side and end scraper on a tertiary flake. This has multiple flaking scars on the dorsal, the bulb of percussion is missing from the ventral. The forward edge has semi-abrupt, direct retouch that creates a curved leading edge that extends down the length of the right side. This is a dark grey flint with lighter patches.

GLO-5BAA54: DEBITAGE
Flint debitage, this is a tertiary flake. This is a long thin flake with a convexo-concave profile. There are two arrises on the dorsal and a small bulb of percussion on the ventral. there are chips taken out of one side but this natural damage rather that reworking. Mode grey flint with lighter speckles.

GLO-5B5CC7: BUCKLE
Copper alloy double looped buckle with oval frames that have slightly convex moulded sides. The strap bar is narrowed. This artefact dates to the 1500-1650

GLO-4B812B: BUCKLE
Copper alloy double looped buckle with oval frames that have a projecting knop in each coroner. The a narrowed and recessed strap bar has an expanded knop at both ends.

HESH-371AAF: DEBITAGE
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2000 BC). The flake is irregular in form being broadly triangular in shape. The upper (dorsal) face has the remains of removal scars and it is possible that the edges have been crudely retouched to form a short lived cutting or scraping tool. The flake is very thin being a mid grey brown colour. The flakes measures 39.7mm length, is 25.7mm wide

HESH-36FE2E: DEBITAGE
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date or Early Bronze Age date (3500-1800 BC). From the form of the flake it is possible that this is an aborted barbed and tanged arrowhead discarded during knapping. A large pale grey coloured inclusion is present that would have prevented finer working. The flake is irregular in form having been struck as a blade like flake. One edge has been worked to create a pseudo-tang. The dorsal face is more heavily worked than the ventral although there is no evidence of retouch / finer working. The flint is a dark grey black colour. The flakes measures 39mm length, is 25mm wide

HESH-36D3AB: DEBITAGE
An abraded secondary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date or Early Bronze Age date (3500-1800 BC) which has been crudely retouched to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and wedge shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to only the dorsal face on two edges and is best described as poorly organised short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a brown black colour with a distinctive cream coloured cortex. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 25mm length, is 25mm wide

HESH-21AB33: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
A near complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2200-1800 BC) This arrowhead has been knapped from a mottled dark brown black coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The arrowhead has been knapped using a number of different techniques, including direct and indirect percussion, as well as pressure / ripple / invasive flaking. It is broadly symmetrical in shape with one barb and the tang being complete. The other barb is broken close to the body of the arrowhead by a clean break or snap. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been retouched to create sharp edges. The upper / dorsal face of the arrowhead has received more reworking than the other and a large number of retouch scars are present. There are several overhanging scars and hinge fractures which might also suggest that the source of the flint is not of the best quality - most likely from a riverine derived flint pebble. The ventral face has a large white coloured area of cortex present. Similar flint barb and tanged arrowheads are associated with the Beaker phase of the Late / final Neolithic and Early Bronze Age c. 2500-1800BC. This example fits into the sub-classification of non-fancy B&T arrowheads best described as Sutton types (Butler 2005: 162-165, after Green (1980). This example is best described as having rounded barbs and a squared tang (D/F). Sutton types usually weigh less than 8 grams with small length / breadth ratio. The arrowhead measures 25 mm in length and 25mm maximum width.

GLO-24EC1B: COIN
Silver groat of Mary (1553-1558) Dated to 1553-1554 Obverse: crowned bust left [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB RE]GI Reverse: long cross fourchee over royal shield [VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA]

WMID-110506: HARNESS PENDANT
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 which may have once covered the entire surface. It is difficult to establish the true original colour. The object has a well developed dark brown coloured patina in the places where the enamel is not apparent. Helen Geake (2016) explains more about harness pendants in a guide that can be found on the PAS database. She explains 'Harness pendants (or horse-harness pendants) are decorative items hung from the harness of horses, primarily from the breast band. They were mainly used in the Roman, early-medieval and medieval periods and usually have no function other than as decoration. There is an enormous variety of medieval horse-harness pendants, they come in many forms including circular, shield shaped, quatrefoil, rectangular and lozenge shaped. This example measures 40.1 mm in length, 29.4 mm in width, 5.5 mm thick and weigh 11.4 grams.

WMID-10E9FB: BROOCH
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 knop. The pin-rest is lost. The foot of the bow terminates in a rounded foot knop which has a large circular pellet moulded in relief. The head is decorated with a central rib that is an inverted triangle shape in form. Either side of this rib are two circular pellets in light relief. At the base of the head where the head meets the collar is a single circular pellet. Located just below the head at the upper part of the bow is a triple moulded rib that extends around the front of the bow and to the reverse. The moulding at the centre is more pronounced than the one above and below. The lower half of the bow has an integrally cast decoration consisting of a chevron (zig zag) design which extends vertically either side of a vertical pronounced rib. Below the chevron design is a further moulding above the foot. This consists of just one moulded rib that also extends to the reverse of the brooch, although here it is less pronounced The brooch has a mid-green coloured patina, with an abraded surface. Mackreth (2011) illustrates a similar example no 12350, plate 79, although this illustrated example does not have a circular pellet above the collar. Mackreth classifies this type as a standard Trumpet type 1, then 1.2 are further defined by their decorated heads, 1.2a are inlaid with another metal or alloy to offer a two tone effect. It is uncertain if this example from Herefordshire had the same detail as the original surface is worn and has developed a patina. Other examples of 1.2a type have been recorded on the database, LVPL-B3EDBB discovered in Cheshire West and LVPL-2D1AF4 discovered in Wrexham. Mackreth suggests the 1.2a type is mainly discovered in the Western side of England and also in Wales. The brooch measures 50.1 mm in length, 18.5 mm wide across the head and 9.8 mm thick at the moulded collar. It weighs 16.4 grams. Mackreth, D.F., (2011) Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain. Oxford, Oxbow Books.

GLO-0C80A2: BROOCH
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. This has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that would have held the pin axis bar. A rearwards facing loop at the top of the head would have held the external cord of the spring. A narrow triple groove runs down the front of the brooch which is flanked by short angled grooves on either side. Catchplate on the reverse and Globular foot at the base.

GLO-FC6A94: COIN
Silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) crown mint mark dating this coin to 1635-1636. Obverse: crowned bust left, II behind CARO[LVS [D G M B R F] ET H:REX Reverse: royal coat of arms on and oval shield. IV[STITIA T]HRONVM FIRMAT

GLO-FC4D34: COIN
Silver cut farthing of Henry III Date: 1258-1270 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward (only the right side of the bust remains), […] Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle EOM (the E and O are ligated) Mint Bury St Edmonds, Moneyer Jon

GLO-FB5134: COIN
Silver cut farthing of John Class 5b2 dated to 1205-1207 Obverse: bust facing forwards holding sceptre (bottom of the bust remains) R Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle ER Mint: London Moneyr: Rener

GLO-FB1E09: JETTON
A medieval French jetton dating to c1385-1422. Mitchiner 440-457 Obverse description: Shield of France Modern - with three lis Obverse inscription: AVE MARIA:GRACIA P Reverse description: A three-stranded cross with lis terminals in a quatrefoil frame

NMGW-7B6408: SWORD
A cast copper alloy sword pommel of Late Early-Medieval or Medieval date, likely 11th or 12th century. The shape of the object is best described as half an oblate spheroid, and is semi-circular in plan. The object is hollow, consisting of a copper alloy shell with walls of consistent thickness (c. 1.7mm) the hollow interior measures 17mm by 41.8mm at its base. The top of the pommel is perforated by an irregular hole. The sword’s tang would have fitted through this and been hammered to secure the pommel. The dome’s edge is broad and smooth at the top, but becomes sharply pointed towards the base. Both faces of the pommel are decorated with an identical incised design of a crouching beast biting own tail- a motif identified as typically 10th-11th century by Dr Mark Redknap. This may be a late example of Anglo-Scandinavian zoomorphic art. The beast is executed in simple lines, with its head bent back over its body to grasp the arrowhead shaped tip of its tail in curving jaws. The outline of the beast is filled in with a few details- a large, circular eye, a transverse line delineating the head from the neck, which is decorated with three lines curving in parallel with the neck. The body of the beast has four lines suggesting ribs and a design of two interlocking curves suggesting the haunches. Apart from a few patches of smooth green patination, the object has lost almost all of its original surface. Despite this, the design can still be made out on both faces. The rest of the object is brown in colour. There appears to be cutting damage on one face of the pommel, with two nicks to the basal edge and a thin incision across the beast’s tail tip. This pommel corresponds in form with Oakeshott’s Type B1, which would concur with the dating of this pommel to the 11th or 12th centuries using art style.

NMGW-EE6D80: HARNESS FITTING
Early medieval copper alloy zoomorphic harness fitting The cast fitting is complete and double-looped of figure eight form (with an overall length of 50.2mm and a weight of 10.9g). Both loops are oval, of droplet form (with internal dimensions of 17.9mm - 19.0mm x 13.8mm – 14.5mm). The frame is of oval section, widest and thickest at the centre (3.7m wide and 3.9mm thick) and narrowest on the outside edge (2.6mm wide and 3.4mm thick). At the central area the fitting is decorated with biting beasts’ heads, with their jaws open and snout and lower jaw abutting the frame. The ears protrude upwards slightly and are dished, any other detail of the beasts has been lost. No other decoration is evident on the fitting. The surface has been stripped with a small remnant patch of dark-green patina and otherwise is dark-brown, discoloured by recent treatment. The strap fitting is difficult to closely parallel but the decoration if of later Early Medieval style, perhaps of 10th to 12th century date. It is likely to have been used on a harness although the delicate form, may suggest a lighter strap function from a belt or similar.

NMGW-B1AB60: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Polden Hill type and of 1st or 2nd century AD date The cast brooch is incomplete, missing the spring, catch-plate and foot (with a surviving length of 58.2mm, a depth of 15.5mm and a weight of 13.9g). The missing spring was housed within semi-cylindrical wings (27.3mm wide and 7.6mm diameter) with the axis bar secured with perforated end lugs and the chord tensioned by a lug at the head. The lug at the head forms a crest with a hooked terminal. The wings have circular perforations (of 3.4mm diameter) on both sides, which may have held decorative settings. The top of the bow is of rounded D-shaped section (8mm wide and 4mm thick) with concave sides. The front of the bow was decorated with central groove containing remnants of green enamel. The mid-bow has three circular indentations, one positioned at the front and one each side. The top of the leg has a further two indentations, one positioned each side of the sub-triangular sectioned leg. Each of the settings may have held a glass setting or enamel and is flanked by worn mouldings. The sides of the leg gradually narrow towards the missing foot, now bent and distorted. No other decoration is now evident on the corroded bow. The catch-plate is represented by a central rib on the rear of the leg. The surface is corroded with a pale-green corrosion over the brown stripped surface.

NMGW-8A6463: BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch of Chester variant dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The head is oval in plan and measures 13.1mm high and 14.2mm wide. The head is flat, slightly cupped from corrosion on the reverse with a single sub-rectangular lug containing the remains of the spring or pin. The bow protrudes outwards from the head in a sub-oval flange and is flat on the reverse. Traces of moulded linework possibly in a fountain design on the bowhead but corrosion has destroyed most of the surface. A sub-oval button is moulded between two transverse ribs at the top of the bow and may have been decorated (e.g. Hattatt 1985: 108 no. 436), but surface preservation is too poor to tell with certainty. The leg is sub-oval, plain, flat on the reverse, and tapers to a small foot-knob. The brooch is missing the spring and pin. Part of the catch plate survives on the rear and runs the length of the leg. The object is 49.4mm in total length, 14.2mm wide at the head, 6.1mm thick at the bow and weighs 11.31g. It has a dark green pitted patina with surface corrosion all over. XRF: Sn 35%, Cu 30%, Pb 22% Brooches of the Chester variant are concentrated in the lower Severn and nearby counties (Hattatt 1987: 127). A similar brooch can be seen in Hattatt 2000: 328 no. 436/436. Similar brooches can be found on the database e.g. PUBLIC-3D866B, though an exact parallel cannot be made due to surface corrosion

HESH-9CA918: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper alloy 'S'-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of Post-Medieval, most probably 18th century date (AD 1550 - AD 1900). The two terminals are in the form of a snake or possibly swan heads - one is turned back to form a loop whilst the opposing is open forming the hook. The central part of the fitting has moulded decoration. This decoration is in the form of two circumferential transverse ribs flanked by acanthus like leaves. The bodies are covered with cast wedge shaped scales (or feathers). The fitting is a mid - green colour with an abraded slightly corroded patina. Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 3', 1997, pages 20-1. Bailey states that the 'snake form belt hooks' became popular during the 16th century, where an example can be seen in the portrait of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1575. The fastener was part of a sword belt, and was used in place of the normal buckle. It is likely that these strap fittings would have been tinned or gilded. The snake belt hook would seem to have fallen from fashion by the 17th century, and remained so until the end of the 18th century, when it was favoured by the military (Bailey, page 20). This belt hook design also continued through to the twentieth century. It is likely that this example dates from the later 17th or 18th century. The belt fitting measures approximately 4cm in length is less than 2cm wide and weighs 1.3 grams

GLO-822C7A: AXEHEAD
A copper alloy axe blade fragment that would have had a wide curved blade, but now only one tip and part of the curving cutting edge remains. The remaining side of the blade is concave. In total less than about 5% of the original artefacts remains.

WMID-2E7164: BROOCH
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 central vertical rib formed from two ribs that part at the upper terminal of the head. Either side of the rib are moulded circular forms with a central indentation. Located further down the head above the moulded rib decoration are two moulded circular pellets. Located just below the head at the upper part of the bow is a double moulded rib that extends around the front of the bow and is flattened at the reverse. There is a further moulding below which is more pronounced than the one above and extends the full extent of the bow. The lower half of the bow is now missing. The brooch has a pale green coloured patina, with an abraded surface. Trumpet style brooches typically date from 75 to 175 AD. There are many similar examples on the database (WMID-31F3E4) has similar decoration and was discovered in Staffordshire and another example decorated with enamel (SWYOR-9D86F8) was discovered in Nottinghamshire. The brooch measures 32.1 mm in length, 13.2 mm wide across the head and 8.1 mm thick at the top of the bow. It weighs 11.9 grams.

WMID-1A5A81: STRAP FITTING
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. The mount has a mid to dark green well developed patina across all surfaces. Read (2001) illustrates a number of similar mounts all dating to the 17thcentury (page 37 no's 331-333). They were used to decorate leather belts, straps or harnesses. A similar mount has been recorded on the database (IOW-59B883) discovered on the Isle of Wight and (WMID-2935B5) discovered in Shropshire. The mount measures 25.6 mm long, 10.2 mm wide, 6.1 mm (including the rivets) thick and weighs 1.3 grams. Read, B., (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

GLO-EFA57C: SEAL MATRIX
A flat circular seal matrix that has a triangular shield in the centre, which is decorated with the heraldic device of a single turreted castle in the middle. This is surrounded by the inscription + S’ PETRI DE CVWS (Seal of Peter of C...us, the final word being hard to read). On the reverse is a rearward projecting loop at one end that sits atop a central rib that runs down the centre of the reverse.

GLO-EE8E65: COIN
A heavily worn copper alloy Sestertius of Commodus Dated 179-192 (Period 9) Obverse: laureate head right [...] Reverse: figure standing holding an upright sceptre [...]

GLO-EE303A: COIN
Penny of Henry VII (1485-1509) Sovereign type minted under Archbishop Rotherham and dated to AD 1489-1500 and minted in York Obverse: enthroned king facing forwards [HENRICUS DI GRA REX ANG] Reverse: shield divided by a long cross, two keys below shield [CIVITAS EBORACI] Note: this coin has been clipped.

GLO-EE1097: COIN
Silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Obverse: bust facing left I behind [CAR[OLVS D G M BR F ET H: REX] Reverse: oval shield with royal coat of arms [IUSTITIA THRONUM FIRMAT] Note: the is a square hole pierced at 12 o’clock of the obverse

GLO-EDB116: COIN
Silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) triangle mint mark dating this coin to 1639-1640. Obverse: crowned bust left, II behind CAROLVS [D G M B R F] ET H:REX Reverse: royal coat of arms on and oval shield. IVS[TITIA THRONVM FIRMAT]

GLO-B99204: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has an oval head plate. On the reverse is a single pierced lug with hook below that holds the spring. Although the spring is now heavily corroded five curls are still visible but the pin is missing. The spring is held in place by a wire pin axes bar whose ends extend to the top of the brooch where they would have formed a loop on the top of the head. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate where there are four semi-circular projections at the base. The top of the bow is undecorated and curves round to the main portion of the leg where there is a moulded sub-oval loop the top of which is formed from a narrow oval bar projecting at a slight angle from the brooch with a curved lower edge that returns to the bow, on the top of the bar are two projecting rings. There is a second looped bar on the inside of the bow forming a second decorative loop at the base of the head. The lower part of the brooch is truncated resulting in the loss of the catch plate.

GLO-F073EA: BROOCH
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, double pierced lug, Harlow type brooch dating to 43-100 AD. This has a double pieced lug on the rear of the head for the spring and external cord, both of which are missing. The wings have a convex face with five recessed vertical band at the tip. The bow is undecorated and tapers to a point at the foot, the catch plate on the reverse is complete.

HESH-3BBEFE: FLAKE
A large broad backed blade like flake of igneous stone - dolerite (grantite). The flake is broadly rectangular in shape and lentoid in cross section. In form the two long edges of the dorsal and ventral faces has been worked / knapped to form a very crude serrated edge. The retouch is crude and applied with a hard hammer. Likewise the flake seems to have been struck from a larger prepared core using a single blow from a hard hammer. One end is broken and patinated suggesting damage in antiquity. Antiquaruian sources indicate that similar tools have been recovered from archaeological contexts in the Welsh Marches - they are broadly ascribed to the Neolithic period. No modern examples of such tools has been recovered from archaeological contexts and therefore the date can only be suggested rather than confirmed. Stone Axe hammers are formed of picrite and it has been suggested that dolerite axes are also known. This artefact is therefore recorded as a potential prehistoric find - but further finds and research may prove useful in confirming the above identification The blade measures 125.3mm length, is 48.8mm wide and is 16.2mm thick. It weighs132 grams

HESH-26FEF4: VESSEL
Seven sherds from the side walls of wheel thrown coarseware pottery / 'Severn Valley' vessels. The sherds date to the Roman period (50 - 410), however, not enough of either survives to be certain of the form or size and without this a more specific date is difficult. The fabric of each is relatively soft with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, grit and ironstone inclusions. The fabric also contains considerable inclusions of mica / sand. The fabric colour is a uniform mid orange colour although the external faces of some sherds are an oxidised grey brown colour. Largest sherd measures: 51.6mm width and 32.5mm high, it is 6.7mm thick and weighs 13.55 grams. Smallest sherd measures: 25.3mm long and 16.5mm wide and 7.0mm thick; it weighs 5.86 grams. Bulk weight: 66.7 grams

HESH-267F05: VESSEL
Two sherds from the side walls of wheel thrown coarseware pottery / 'Severn Valley' vessels. The sherds date to the Roman period (50 - 410), however, not enough of either survives to be certain of the form or size and without this a more specific date is difficult. The fabric of each is relatively soft with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, grit and ironstone inclusions. The fabric also contains considerable inclusions of mica / sand. The fabric colour is a uniform mid orange colour on its external faces. Sherd 1 measures: 27.9mm width and 20.0mm high, it is 6.9mm thick and weighs 4.92 grams. Sherd 2 is very worn and maybe a fragment from a jug handle - it measures: 32.9mm long and 19.1mm wide and 15.6mm thick; it weighs 12.07 grams.

HESH-266903: VESSEL
Sherd from the base a wheel thrown, relatively thick walled, coarseware pottery 'Severn Valley' vessel or possibly a tile. The sherd dates to the Roman period (50 - 410), however, not enough of the sherd survives to be certain of the form or size and without this a more specific date is difficult. The sherd has a relatively thick and all side walls are lost. The sherd base is almost completely flat. The fabric is relatively soft with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, grit and ironstone inclusions. The fabric also contains considerable inclusions of mica / sand. The fabric colour is a uniform mid orange colour on its external faces. The sherd measures: 41.7mm width and 44.5mm length it is 15.8mm thick and weighs 28.31 grams.

HESH-262DFE: VESSEL
Sherd from the rim of an early Midlands Purple Ware pottery vessel, probably a tankard or beaker of post medieval date (1600 - 1650). This sherd is relatively fresh with broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric colour is mid grey colour and the interior and exterior surfaces have a reduced grey colour. The external surface has been burnished and both the inner and outer surfaces have a mid grey green coloured glaze applied, alththough this is very patchy on the outer face. The rim is vertical and the rop is U shaped, the external diameter at the rim is too small to be diagnostic. The height or capacity of the vessel cannot be estimated. The sherd measures 25.3mm height, 21.4mm width is 5.0mm thick (rim), 4.7mm thick (body) and weighs 3.56 grams

HESH-25CA90: VESSEL
Sherd from the side wall of a partially glazed pottery vessel, probably a broad bowl - possibly of agricultural nature of late medieval or post medieval date (1450 - 1600). The fabric of the sherd is a hard earthenware with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit, quartz, ironstone and broken burnt pottery inclusions. The colour of the fabric is a mid brown orange. The inner face of the sherd has had a light green coloured Tudor' mid brown green glaze applied to it. This has decayed and is very unstable and flakey. There is not enough of the body of the pot surviving to give an estimation of the depth or overall form/shape of the vessel or size, although it is likely to be relatively large given the very shallow shape. The sherd measures 38.7mm length, 30.5mm width, is 7.8mm thick. The sherd weighs 9.25 grams.

HESH-25B504: PIPE (SMOKING)
An incomplete fragment of a clay tobacco pipe comprising the stem and foot dating to the late post medieval date (c.1660-1680). The fragment is broadly similar to David Atkinson's Broseley Type 2b (1660-1680) classification. The bowl is lost however it would originally have had a narrow elongated bowl. The foot is relatively small flat oval shaped which is marked with the intials W V within a heart shaped stamp or cartouche. This form of stamp identifies the father and son makers William Underwood who lived in Lower Raven Lane, Ludlow (Berlyn 2008, 12-15). The pipe fragment measures 35.8mm length, height 13.7mm, heel measures 10.7 x 8.5mm, weight 3.76 grams.

HESH-24ECA1: VESSEL
A single rim sherd of local Roman pottery - severn valley ware - the sherd is too small to be diagnostic. Local 'coarseware / Severn Valley like Wares' are wheel thrown ceramic vessels dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD (100-400 AD). This example is likely to be from a storage jar Sherd specific details: Rim Sherd - Projected Diameter: 22cm (representing 7% of rim) Rim Type: Everted Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Colour: Orange Fabric: Oxidised external and internal faces, oxidised orange colour core. Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Sandy Decoration: None applied Condition of sherd: unabraded. Measures: 48.5mm width 28.4mm high; is 11.8mm thick at rim and 5.7mm body . It weighs 14.73 grams.

HESH-24D222: VESSEL
A single body sherd of local Roman pottery - severn valley ware - the sherd is too small to be diagnostic The fragment measures.: 29.4mm in length, 25.5mm width, 6.3mm thick and weighs 6.32 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Severn Valley Ware Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Oxidised (orange) throughout. exterior surface slightly reduced (grey mottled) Surface texture: Worn and possibly burnished / smoothed Condition of sherd. Abraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains - Mica rich Glaze: None

HESH-24C4E4: VESSEL
A rimsherd from a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman date. The sherd has an oxidised fabric with a red applied slip. This fabric type is consistent with an imported fine ware from Gaul, known as Samian ware. This pottery type is typically dates from the 1st to 3rd Century AD. Subtle differences in the fabric can distinguish the origin of the pottery from South Gaul to Central Gaul or East Gaul. The sherd is suggestive of a small shallow bowl or cup / beaker similar to Dragendorff 33 (a small conical cup with a footstand). This cup type was first appeared during the reign of Tiberius, but it was never common in Britain during the 1st century. It was only during the mid to late 2nd Century, when it became the most popular cup type (Webster, 2005, 45). Manufacture of this type continued in the third century in the East Gaulish kilns. The sherd is 53.6mm width, is 24.4mm high and is 7.8mm thick across the body and 9.8mm thick across the beaded rim. The sherd is too small to accurately identify the diameter of the complete vessel. Weight: 9.07 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Samian Rim type: Bead Rim diameter: unknown / undiagnostic % of Rim present: unknown / undiagnostic Thickness: 7.8mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardness: Hard Surface treatment: dark red slip Surface texture: Smooth. Condition of sherds: Abraded. Reference: Webster, P. 2005. Roman Samian Pottery in Britain (reprint). Practical Handbook in Archaeology 13. Council for British Archaeology. York.

HESH-249179: VESSEL
Three pottery sherds from the base of a number of highly decorated, wheel thrown, shallow bowls or dished slipware vessel dating from the late post medieval period (1660-1730 AD). The fabric of the pottery is a very hard with a number of rounded and sub-angular quartz, grit, and mica inclusions. The fabric colour is a mid creamy white . All the sherds are glazed; either with a mid orange brown colour ground overwhich a mid yellow / white coloured trailed slip is applied to form intricate (conjoined) designs; or a creamy yellow ground overwhich a mid brown black coloured slip is trailed. The designs vary but are made up of a series of zig-zag slip lines and dots. There are at least three separate vessels represented within this group. The sherds have a bulk weight of 24.71 grams

GLO-54D452: CLOTH SEAL
A Post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal dating to 1675. One side has the letters S.L which are surrounded by * SOMERSET which is in turn surrounded by a boarder of annulets, on the other side is a harp with a double pellet/annular/pellet on the three sides of the instrument, this is surrounded by a ropework and then annular boarder.

GLO-54ADC5: KNIFE
Retouched flint blade fragment possibly from a knife or base of a long leaf shaped arrowhead. This is the butt or proximal end of the flake that has a rounded base, the sides have bifacial retouch that is long, scaled and with a low angle on the dorsal side: short and with a low angle on the ventral. Dark garish-brown flint with a speckled/patchy patina.

GLO-545B1C: COIN
Silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-1649) Obverse: crowned bust left, II behind CAROLVS D G M B R F ET H:REX Reverse: royal coat of arms on and oval shield. IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT Mint mark: Anchor dating this coin to 1628-1629

GLO-5394AD: COIN
Silver hammered Scottish twenty pence of Charles I, third coinage dated to 1637-1642 Obverse: crowned bust facing left with XX behind CAR D G SCOT ANG FR ET HIB R Reverse: would have crowned thistle with the inscription IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT but this side is not visible. This coin has been folded in two so only the obverse is visible. Importantly and to the credit of the finder they have not attempted to unfold the coin. There is a hole pierced at 1 o'clock of the obverse.

GLO-534045: STRAP END
Copper alloy strap end that is rectangular shape with slightly convex edges and a pointed forward edge. The forward edge of the strap end has a crude animal facemask with two multifaceted panels for the eyes and eyebrows, behind which are two circular panels with crescent centre for the ears. The main panel is decorated with a geometric pattern of opposing inwardly curved arches, the are in-between in infilled with short transverse lines, while the inside of each arch has angled lies of varying length and thickness, the rear of the strap end is truncated. This is a Thomas class A type 2 which dates it to the late 8th early 10th century, Tomas G, 2005, Late Anglo-Saxon & Viking Strap-ends 750-1100 Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 32.

GLO-524E45: BROOCH
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. This has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that would have held the pin axis bar, the spring and pin are now missing. A rearwards facing hook at the top of the head would have held the external cord of the spring. Expanded shoulders flank the head, the top of the bow is decorated with a double moulded ridge that runs down the top third of the bow. At the base is a slightly expanded foot with the catchplate on the reverse. Traces of a white metal coating remains over much of the surface.

WAW-9D0E0C: HARNESS FITTING
Early Medieval (11th century) harness fitting: harness link. The copper alloy link consists of an incomplete loop and an arm. The arm is D-sectioned and terminates with a incomplete lozenge shaped loop. The complete corner of the lopo has a integral knop on the exterior as decoration. These breaks are not recent. The surface of the fitting is heavily abraded and has a matte red-brown surface. It measures 24.6mm long, 21.63mm wide across the loop and 4.95mm thick across the arm. It weighs 5.79g. The harness fitting is described as a harness link as identified by Williams (2007), Figure 6b. It is uncertain as to what the function was for these links. It dates to the 11th century. Williams, D. 2007 Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings Finds Research Group Datasheet No. 39

WAW-9CF8AD: TOKEN
Post Medieval trade token of William Swift of Worcester. Williamson No. 165, Dickenson No. 165-7. Trade tokens were issued between 1648 and 1672 at a time when there was little low denomination coinage being issued by the crown. As a result traders and business proprietors began issuing tokens as an alternate coinage with equivalent denominations of a farthing, half penny or penny. Such trade tokens rarely travel far from their place of issue and provide an insight to the trade of the time. In 1672 regal copper coinage was introduced and the trade tokens were then banned (Besly 1997, 20). Besly, E. 1997 Loose Change: A Guide to Common Coins and Medals National Museum and Galleries of Wales Dickenson, M. 2004 Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles and Their ValuesLondon: Spink Williamson, G.C. 1889 Trade Tokens Issued in the 17th Century Seaby Volume I-III

WAW-9CDF16: DEBITAGE
Flint working debitage, a probable struck blade, tertiary, which may date from the Early Mesolithic period c. 9,000-6,500 BC or Early Neolithic period c. 4,000-3,300 BC.

WAW-9CCA1B: STRAP FITTING
Post Medieval (late 16th to early 17th centuries) strap fitting, in the form of a hook. The copper alloy fitting has an inverted triangular body, with rounded edges and a wide 'V' along the upper edge. The body has a circular rivet hole. In the rivet hole there is the traces of an iron rivet. The lower tip of the triangular body is narrowed before forming an integral hook by being curled towards the reverse. The surface of the fitting has a mottled brown-green patina. The strap fitting measures 30.72mm long and 12.45mm wide. It weighs 2.13g. Margeson (1993) illustrates similar examples, Nos. 257 and 258, and dates these to the late 16th to early 17th centuries commenting they may be related to sword belts. Margeson, S., 1993. Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. Norwich: Norwich Survey/Norfolk Museums Service

WAW-9A059A: AMPULLA
Medieval (late 12th to 15th centuries) ampulla: Only the lower half of the lead ampulla remains. In plan the lower portion of the ampulla is a sub-oval with the upper edge being broken. The ampulla is slightly bulbous on the lower edge, and the upper edge is pressed together. Both faces of the ampulla are decorated. One face has a scallop motif covering it, the other face has a possible crown motif. The surface of the ampulla has developed a light cream coloured patina which is incomplete. Its length, from the upper edge to the apex of the base is 27.72mm, the maximum width across the lower portion is 33.01mm wide, and the thickness is 7.62mm. It weighs 25.36g. Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy water, becoming a souvenir of a pilgrimage; they generally date to the late 12th to 15th centuries (Spencer, 1990, 57 ff). Ampullae such as this type are rarely found in urban areas, but more in rural areas which may reflect the folk practice such as burying the ampulla in fields to protect crops and livestock from illness (ibid: 205). The scallop motif is associated with the pilgrimage to St. James of Compostela, but this motif is used on ampulla from other shrines.

WAW-99F1C8: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a sub-circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a oval suspension loop, which is narrowed. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a serpent or simplistic bird. The inscription is illegible and is probably illegible. The surface of the matrix has a dark brown-green coloured patina. The matrix measures 27.07mm tall, 14.97mm wide at the base, and weighs 6.78g. The seal matrix dates to the Medieval period, probably 14th century. After c. 1300 smaller impersonal circular-based seal matrices are more common (Harvey and McGuinness; 1996). Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office

WAW-995866: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, possibly Group 5d, Plate 50, AD c. 2nd century). The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings with perforated wing caps. The wings are decorated with a obliquely angled groove. The pin, axis bar and spring are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings/bow head there is a incomplete perforated lug which would support a chord. The bowhead is slightly hump-like in profile with no mouldings on either side. The head is undecorated. The bow is a slender semi-circle in section and tapers to a blunt point. On the reverse of the bow there is a trace of the catchplate. The surface of the brooch is has an incomplete light green patina with traces of a white alloy coating. It measures 30.43mm in length, 18.14mm in width, and weighs 3.34g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 5d1 dating to AD c 2nd century, similar to Plate 50, No. 1610. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-B3F043: COIN
Post Medieval coin: sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) minted in London between 1602 and 1603. Third Issue: North No. 2015.

WMID-34B6FD: COIN
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

GLO-A37442: COIN
Penny of Edward IV minted under Archbishop George Neville Date 1471-1476 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards G and key by neck [ED]WAR[D DI GRA REX] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle quatrefoil in the centre [CIVITAS EBO]RACI Note: This coin has also been clipped

GLO-A1E424: AXEHEAD
Neolithic polished axe head fragment. Only the forward part remains and consists of the curved cutting edge of the axe. The blade has been ground into an asymmetrical crescent; from the back of the blade the polished head of the axe expands upwards to the main body of the axe, it is this point where the main portion of the axe is truncated. There are multiple large flaking scars are the rear and of the head and running down both sides, one particularly large hinge scar is visible on one side. Light grey/creamy flint with grey speckles

HESH-B78787: VESSEL
Seven sherds representing 84% of the base from a cremation urn / burial vessel - most probably of Early - Middle Bronze Age date (2200-1800 BC). The seven sherds vary in size, thickness and weight but all have been broken due to disturbance in the ground through ploughing having crisp fresh unweathered or abraded edges. The fragments were gathered together by the farmer who noticed a white powdery spread in a recently improved / ploughed field suggesting that they were recovered shortly after disturbing the below ground archaeological context. It is probable that the ceramics represent an inverted beaker burial. It is highly likely the recovery of the pottery extends the known bowl barrow linear cemetery in the area - and may in addition suggest an associated flat cemetery / urn field exists similar to that known at Bromfield, Shropshire - excavated by Stanford in the late 1980's. The fragments measure: 1: Height 33.0mm Width 82.2mm, thickness at base is 23.9mm, the side wall is 14.3mm thick; Projected diameter 12cm: representing 24% of the base. Weight 93 grams 2: Height 27.2mm Width 62.0mm, thickness at base is 25.5mm; sherd from centre of base: Weight 66 grams 3: Height 40.4mm Width 46.6mm, thickness at base is 26.31mm, the side wall is 14.1mm thick; Projected diameter 10cm: representing 13% of the base. Weight 43 grams 4: Height 27.9mm Width 53.7mm, thickness at base is 18.2mm; Projected diameter 10cm: representing 18% of the base. Weight 38 grams 5: Height 36.8mm Width 53.3mm, thickness at base is 26.4mm; sherd from centre of base. Weight 36 grams 6: Height 28.3mm Width 50.9mm, thickness at base is 15.7mm; Projected diameter 11cm: representing 15% of the base. Weight 28 grams 7: Height 25.3mm Width 41.0mm, thickness at base is 17.8mm; Projected diameter 10cm: representing 14% of the base. Weight 20 grams ________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Vessel Form: Handmade - probably coiled from a slab built base Fabric Type: A poorly but hard fired ceramic vessel with irregular tempering. There are considerable irregular open voids within the fabric and in places the core is laminating and fracturing along slab like internal bedding planes. Fabric Condition: A relatively hard coarse friable fabric Firing Condition: Black grey central core with red oxidised exterior Surface Texture: Exterior and interior rough textured but exterior smoothed to create an even surface Inclusions: Common small rounded quartz grains c. 0.5-1mm diameter. Common large rounded mid-grey buff coloured sandstone shaped as rectangular slabs, occasional micacious siltstone oval rounded pellets, occasional ceramic / grog like temper (similar to sandstone but dark grey / black with micacious flecking. Sparse mica. Condition of sherds: Good and unabraded..External red-brown staining from soil

HESH-B77AAF: AXEHEAD
A near complete axe head formed of a coarse grained igneous rock dating from the later Neolithic date (3000-2000 BC). The axe has been knapped and pecked into shape although the surface is heavily weathered. The rock from which it is made has a buff brown coloured patina. A small removal on the cutting edge reveals a much darker charcoal grey coloured fine grained igneous stone beneath. There is considerable mid pink brown staining across the body of the axe and this maybe as a result of the burial environment which is commensurate with the red colour of Herefordshire soil which are iron rich or have a predilection towards iron panning / waterlogging. The axe is broadly a pointed oval in plan and is sub-oval (humped) in cross section. In plan the axe head tapers from a rounded cutting edge to a blunted point at the butt. In profile it is thickest at the mid-point and tapers towards the butt and cutting edge. The cutting edge is largely lost due to erosion in the ploughsoil. Likewise, there are no clearly defined ground side edges. There is a broad shape of a ground blade facet and the axe seems to have differential wear due to use / sharpening. The butt of the axe has a series of faceted edges again worn by erosion. It is highly likely that the axe would have originally have been polished (either completely or partially) ground surface but that these have been removed by erosion / weathering within the ploughsoil. There are no polished surfaces and has a rough abrasive texture. The axe measures 147.2mm length, 54.8mm width (behind the cutting edge), 17.9mm wide at butt; it is 26.5mm thick at the mid-point. It weighs 325 grams. Axes are more than just a functional tool within Neolithic society; they would have had various other functions and shown the wealth, power and importance of their owner. It is likely they were passed down through families and generations and were often deposited in special, meaningful and significant ways. The axe has been shown to a natural sciences curator who comments that the stone is most likely to be a fine grained igneous basalt with a uniform fine grained crystalline structure. Such basalt deposits are known in the British Isles, especially in the North of Ireland.

HESH-24074D: BLADE
A possible Levalloisian core flake / blade of most probable Neolithic date. The blade is rectangular in plan with a lenticular cross-section. The lower edge is broken - most probably in antiquity as the whole flint has the same mid-grey coloured milky surface patina. The flaking appears intentionally to have shaped the flint while still on the original core, creating a distinctive 'tortoise shell' flaking, typical of Levallois flint technology. The ventral face shows a prominent bulb of percussion indicating probable use of a hard hammer, likewise the striking platform is well prepared and perpendicular to the direction of the removal. The dorsal face has had flakes removed in multiple directions and theer is no evidence of retouch or reworking. The flint is opaque and mid-grey with a mid-gloss patina but is now covered in a smooth off-white recortification. This technique of knapping was used in both the Middle Palaeolithic (250000 BC to 60000 BC) as well as the Neolithic (4000-2500 BC). It is most likely to be from the later (Neolithic) date The Blade fragment measures: Length: 62.26mm, Width: 59.31mm, Thickness: 14.37mm, Weight: 42.3 grams

HESH-23FF78: AWL
A single reused tertiary waste flake struck from a prepared core of later Mesolithic or more probably earlier Neolithic date (4000-2000 BC). The flake has been struck and retouched in multiple directions. Two distinct points / awls have been formed on two of the four corners. Both corners share similar pointed triangular shaped wedges most probably partially formed / created with burin like removal flakes. The majority of the retouch to form the boring point is neat and well formed being best described as short, sub-parallel or scaled and either abrupt or semi-abrupt. Importantly one point has had retouch applied on the dorsal face - whilst the opposing example is applied to the ventral edge. The flake is formed on a fine deep grey black colour flint. The awl measures: Length: 29.16mm, Width: 27.72mm, Thickness: 2.70mm, Weight: 2.2 grams

HESH-23F516: FLAKE
Four large fragments of un-worked flint. Probably either un-worked raw product possibly selected to be utilised as cores. These have been recorded for the sake of completeness as they were collected along with the other material from the same general area and that flint only occurs in riverine and glacial deposits in Shropshire / Herefordshire area. The Objects measure: Length: 54.50mm, Width: 34.44mm, Thickness: 17.55mm, Weight: 30.7 grams Length: 42.08mm, Width: 25.42mm, Thickness: 17.74mm, Weight: 19.4 grams Length: 46.70mm, Width: 23.13mm, Thickness: 9.57mm, Weight: 9.9 grams Length: 39.79mm, Width: 19.73mm, Thickness: 10.58mm, Weight: 6.4 grams The bulk weight measures 66.4 grams

HESH-23DFFE: DEBITAGE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a very crude scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular shape in plan with a wedge shaped cross section. The retouch has been applied to the curved original lower edge on the dorsal face only and is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a highly mottled mid-grey colour. It is likely that this retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The Object measures: Length: 33.96mm, Width: 28.61mm, Thickness: 7.96mm, Weight: 6.5 grams

HESH-23D634: DEBITAGE
Fifteen irregularly shaped pieces of tertiary debitage / waste flakes dating from the Neolithic period. All the waste flakes are relatively thin in section - many showing evidence of multi-directional working and are probably from the finishing process. The upper / dorsal face on several of the flakes have numerous flake scar removals. The ventral faces are unworked. The flint is a mottled mid grey colour. The Objects measure: Length: 42.75mm, Width: 26.35mm, Thickness: 7.37mm, Weight: 7.4 grams Length: 23.54mm, Width: 19.77mm, Thickness: 3.34mm, Weight: 2.7 grams Length: 23.52mm, Width: 19.75mm, Thickness: 4.77mm, Weight: 1.9 grams Length: 25.11mm, Width: 13.98mm, Thickness: 3.21mm, Weight: 1.8 grams Length: 20.55mm, Width: 11.63mm, Thickness: 6.46mm, Weight: 1.8 grams Length: 26.87mm, Width: 16.91mm, Thickness: 3.17mm, Weight: 1.7 grams Length: 24.37mm, Width: 15.04mm, Thickness: 5.28mm, Weight: 1.7 grams Length: 21.42mm, Width: 18.64mm, Thickness: 3.57mm, Weight: 1.5 grams Length: 28.60mm, Width: 15.73mm, Thickness: 3.85mm, Weight: 1.3 grams Length: 22.05mm, Width: 11.64mm, Thickness: 2.52mm, Weight: 1.2 grams Length: 25.15mm, Width: 12.56mm, Thickness: 3.38mm, Weight: 1.1 grams Length: 20.22mm, Width: 19.64mm, Thickness: 2.66mm, Weight: 0.8 grams Length: 16.08mm, Width: 12.83mm, Thickness: 4.45mm, Weight: 0.8 grams Length: 21.57mm, Width: 11.31mm, Thickness: 2.65mm, Weight: 0.7 grams Length: 16.91mm, Width: 11.93mm, Thickness: 1.80mm, Weight: 0.4 grams The bulk weight measures 56.1 grams

HESH-239B67: DEBITAGE
Five abraded tertiary debitage waste flakes struck from prepared cores of Neolithic date (4000-2000 BC). All the flakes are broadly a rectangular shape in plan have various opposing removals on the upper dorsal faces. Likewise all flakes have retouch applied to the one surviving original long edge on the dorsal face only; here it creates a serrated cutting edge: this retouch in all cases is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The extent and competency of this retouch varies. The flint colour varies from a white through to a mid-grey or black The flakes measure: Length: 43.75mm, Width: 34.70mm, Thickness: 4.77mm, Weight: 8.1 grams Length: 40.90mm, Width: 25.20mm, Thickness: 5.03mm, Weight: 4.4 grams Length: 30.88mm, Width: 16.87mm, Thickness: 4.60mm, Weight: 3.9 grams Length: 32.10mm, Width: 28.84mm, Thickness: 5.80mm, Weight: 3.4 grams Length: 22.46mm, Width: 15.79mm, Thickness: 4.71mm, Weight: 1.4 grams The bulk weight measures 21.2 grams

HESH-238B88: DEBITAGE
An abraded secondary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a very crude scraper. The flake is broadly oval shape in plan with a wedge shaped cross section. The retouch has been applied tot he curved original long edge on the dorsal face only and is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid-grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The Object measures: Length: 31.12mm, Width: 19.10mm, Thickness: 4.62mm, Weight: 2.5 grams

HESH-230B7B: DEBITAGE
Eight (8) flakes of secondary flint waste / debitage of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). All of the flakes are from secondary phase of working / flaking and are a direct result of preparation of flint tools. Most show clear signs of direct hard hammer knapping and the majority have been removed with minimal loss of flint from the nodule / core. The cortex is all mid grey in colour and the majority is chalk derived. The majority of the flint is a light grey through to black colour, although some pieces have milky white surface patina. This collection is from an assemblage of later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic flintworking. The Objects measure: Length: 41.86mm, Width: 38.27mm, Thickness: 14.97mm, Weight: 22.7 grams Length: 38.20mm, Width: 31.03mm, Thickness: 12.87mm, Weight: 13.1 grams Length: 34.70mm, Width: 25.24mm, Thickness: 9.75mm, Weight: 9.4 grams Length: 27.61mm, Width: 26.96mm, Thickness: 11.52mm, Weight: 8.4 grams Length: 36.22mm, Width: 17.41mm, Thickness: 3.71mm, Weight: 2.2 grams Length: 20.08mm, Width: 17.48mm, Thickness: 6.06mm, Weight: 2.2 grams Length: 24.22mm, Width: 9.06mm, Thickness: 6.26mm, Weight: 1.4 grams Length: 16.61mm, Width: 11.15mm, Thickness: 6.22mm, Weight: 0.9 grams The bulk weight measures 60.3 grams

HESH-22DE9B: DEBITAGE
Four (4) fragments of primary flint waste of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). All of the flakes are from primary core / nodule flaking and are a direct result of roughing out / preparation for flint working. Most show clear signs of direct hard hammer knapping and the majority have been removed with minimal loss of flint from the nodule / core. The cortex is all mid grey - brown in colour and all are chalk derived. The majority of the flint is a mid grey black colour, although some pieces are light grey. This collection is from an assemblage of later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic flintworking. The Objects measure: Length: 39.99mm, Width: 34.48mm, Thickness: 21.43mm, Weight: 18.1 grams Length: 27.19mm, Width: 25.48mm, Thickness: 15.15mm, Weight: 5.9 grams Length: 35.02mm, Width: 15.88mm, Thickness: 8.48mm, Weight: 4.8 grams Length: 29.02mm, Width: 19.84mm, Thickness: 6.24mm, Weight: 3.1 grams The bulk weight measures 31.9 grams

HESH-22CAC8: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Four (4) scrapers of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scrapers vary in colour from mid grey to pale brown. All are formed on oval or round tertiary flakes, some of which might be reused tertiary debitage. Many of the scrapers dorsal faces have several broad removals / flake facets most probably caused by other flakes being removed for tool production.Several of the upper dorsal faces have retouch best described as long and covering pressure flaking. Around the exterior edges of all the scrapers are areas of dense neat regular well applied secondary retouch . This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge that extends along at least one edge of each flake. The form of retouch on the dorsal face is best described on all as being short stepped and abrupt. Little or no retouch is applied to the edges on the ventral face in any of the examples. This type of scraper is the most common type of tool found within flint assemblages of later Neolithic date, being a multi-function cutting and scraping tool which were infrequently hafted. The Scrapers measure: Length: 29.11mm, Width: 19.53mm, Thickness: 6.40mm, Weight: 4.7 grams Length: 25.10mm, Width: 24.71mm, Thickness: 7.50mm, Weight: 3.5 grams Length: 19.54mm, Width: 14.89mm, Thickness: 4.70mm, Weight: 1.7 grams Length: 21.94mm, Width: 18.13mm, Thickness: 2.81mm, Weight: 1.3 grams The bulk weight measures 11.2 grams

HESH-22BDD9: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Five (5) thumbnail scrapers of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scrapers vary in colour from mid grey to pale brown. All are formed on D shaped flakes with high D shaped cross sections. Many of the scrapers dorsal faces have several broad removals / flake facets most probably caused by other flakes being removed for tool production. Several of the upper dorsal faces have retouch best described as long and covering pressure flaking. Around the exterior edges of all the scrapers are areas of dense neat regular well applied secondary retouch . This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge that extends around three sides of the flake (in a horse-shoe shape). The form of retouch on the dorsal face is best described on all as being short stepped and abrupt. Little or no retouch is applied to the edges on the ventral face in any of the examples. This type of scraper is the most common type of tool found within flint assemblages of later Neolithic date, being a multi-function cutting and scraping tool which were infrequently hafted. The scrapers measure: Length: 32.29mm, Width: 26.74mm, Thickness: 10.65mm, Weight: 11.7 grams Length: 32.52mm, Width: 26.61mm, Thickness: 12.42mm, Weight: 10.2 grams Length: 27.68mm, Width: 23.00mm, Thickness: 10.46mm, Weight: 6.7 grams Length: 24.18mm, Width: 22.07mm, Thickness: 8.23mm, Weight: 4.8 grams Length: 19.65mm, Width: 18.85mm, Thickness: 5.81mm, Weight: 2.3 grams The bulk weight measures 35.7 grams

HESH-22AA6C: FABRICATOR
A fabricator of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator is formed on a triangular sectioned rod of knapped flint - which is a mid-reddish browne in colour with two very small areas of off white chalk derived cortex. The ventral face shows clear conchoidal ripples however the striking platform and bulb of concussion are lost. Both long edges of the dorsal face have been retouched and both exhibit significant ground pressure damage on the cutting edge from use. Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be fashioned in the Neolithic period. The fabricator measures: Length: 47.24mm, Width: 18.90mm, Thickness: 11.85mm, Weight: 10.9 grams

HESH-22A3DD: FABRICATOR
A fabricator of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator is formed on a triangular sectioned rod of knapped flint - which is a mid-grey colour with an area of off white chalk derived cortex on one area - this cortex could also act as a textured holding point which would aid grip during use. The ventral face shows clear conchoidal ripples and a small striking platform is present on the distal terminal of the ventral face. Both long edges of the dorsal face have been retouched and both exhibit significant ground pressure damage on the cutting edge from use. Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be fashioned in the Neolithic period. The fabricator measures: Length: 67.18mm, Width: 18.85mm, Thickness: 11.69mm, Weight: 15.6 grams

HESH-229300: BLADE
Five complete and snapped flint blades or bladlets of later Mesolithic date (6000BC - 3500BC). These blades are struck from a core and have the generic crested appearance on their dorsal faces. Many of the blades have been deliberately snapped through the removal of side notches and deliberate breaking. The underside / ventral face of each shows conchoidal rippling and some have evidence of bulb of percussion and / or striking platforms. All the blades have some form of retouch along their long edges - this is best described as being disorganised short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt which creates a serrated cutting or possibly scraping edge. A few examples are also retouched along the butt where the bulbar scar has been removed or tidied. The colour of the flint varies between light grey - dark black and some have a mily white coloured surface patina. The Objects measure: Length: 43.82mm, Width: 19.97mm, Thickness: 6.41mm, Weight: 4.3 grams Length: 42.59mm, Width: 17.48mm, Thickness: 3.45mm, Weight: 3.5 grams Length: 34.42mm, Width: 16.58mm, Thickness: 4.27mm, Weight: 2.8 grams Length: 33.04mm, Width: 10.68mm, Thickness: 5.01mm, Weight: 1.9 grams Length: 32.69mm, Width: 15.61mm, Thickness: 4.36mm, Weight: 1.9 grams The bulk weight measures 14.4 grams

HESH-2275A8: CORE
A mottled mid grey coloured core rejuvination flake of later Mesolithic date. In form the flint is blade like with a crested shaped profile. The ventral face has a bulb of percussion and chonchoidal ripples - a clear knapping platform is present. The dorsal face has a series of parallel sided blade scars extending in multiple directions. This suggests that the core from which this blade was struck had been previously worked in at least two opposing directions - with it being turned twice through 45 degrees to allow for additional blade removals. There is no retouch present and this blade should be best considered as debitage / waste. In form the blade is similarly shaped to a scaline point - although is at least 3 times larger than traditionally reported. The blade measures: Length: 38.01mm, Width: 15.11mm, Thickness: 5.11mm, Weight: 2.8 grams

HESH-2251DD: BLADE
Six (6) complete and snapped flint blades or bladlets of later Mesolithic date (6000BC - 3500BC). These blades are struck from a core and have the generic crested appearance on their dorsal faces. Many of the blades have been deliberately snapped through the removal of side notches and deliberate breaking. The underside / ventral face of each shows conchoidal rippling and some have evidence of bulb of percussion and / or striking platforms. None of the blades have been retouched. The colour of the flint varies between light grey - dark black and some have a mily white coloured surface patina. The Objects Measure: Length: 20.37mm, Width: 19.47mm, Thickness: 7.86mm, Weight: 2.9 grams Length: 34.08mm, Width: 12.67mm, Thickness: 4.03mm, Weight: 2.1 grams Length: 26.26mm, Width: 10.12mm, Thickness: 9.59mm, Weight: 2.0 grams Length: 32.95mm, Width: 12.10mm, Thickness: 6.88mm, Weight: 1.8 grams Length: 25.37mm, Width: 13.15mm, Thickness: 4.19mm, Weight: 1.3 grams Length: 17.50mm, Width: 12.33mm, Thickness: 5.12mm, Weight: 0.7 grams The bulk weight measures 10.8 grams

HESH-9264CE: POWDER MEASURE
A brass mechanised and orignally sprung powder measure. This machined composite brass element fixed via a screw thread (now lost) to the mouth of a leather powder horn / flask. By depressing the sprung lever a series of shaped slides move allowing a single measure of black powder to be dispensed into the muzzle of a either a musket or rifle. The form of this measure is unusual and is likely to date from the period 1780-1860, being used as an alternative to paper cartridges. The form of powder flask is likely to have been used for sport rather than military service. The measure is formed from multiple parts - the main tube is made from a rolled sheet which is fitted to a seperate cast brass mouth. To one side a split Y shaped element is attached and through this the sprung lever is fitted. A series of shett metal plates extend from lever and they pass through the body of the tube by neatly cut slots. The small tension spring is lost - although corrosion suggests where this was originally positioned. The fitting measures: 65.1mm length, the mouth has an external diameter of 19.7mm and an internal one of 8.3mm - it is 7.1mm high. The whole artefact weighs: 25.81 grams.

HESH-FEE85D: BUTTON
A mid 19th century (1800-1900) Brass police composite button from a uniform jacket. The button is machine pressed with inscription SHROPSHIRE CONSTABULARY on a raised band around a recessed central Crown. Reverse has a machine pressed back -with possible maker PEARSON inscribed. Diameter: 24.32mm, thickness 7.62mm Weight 4.4 grams Additional information regarding this find has been provided by Peter Hart and we are grateful for his help and input: The Shropshire County Constabulary was raised in 1840 under the County Police Act of 1839. It was amalgamated in 1967 with Worcester City, Worcester and Hereford constabulary to form West Mercia Police. Reference: M.B. Taylor and V.L. Wilkinson 1989: Badges of Office: Illustrated Guide to the helmets and badges of office of the British police: 1829-1989 Hazell and Co

HESH-FEAC60: BADGE
Incomplete copper alloy military badge (shoulder title) of modern date (probably WW1), from the King's Shropshire Light Infantry formed 1881. Moulded "PSHIRE" (originally Shropshire but broken) curved top and bottom, with one loop brazed to reverse. Surface is rough and casting appears regular. Colour is dull brown. The object measures: 23.17 to 32.11mm in length, 10.98mm wide and 1.3mm thick. The objects weighs 2.7 grams. Peter Hart (a national collector of militaria) has kindly commented that this is a: Military shoulder title. Spacing of letters and fixings suggests Shropshire Light Infantry. This badge consisted of up to three elements mounted on a backing plate of brass. A typical set would be a battalion number over a light infantry bugle horn over the county name. Reference: R A Westlake - Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles.

HESH-FE7B66: WEIGHT
A cast lead alloy circular ball (similar in size and shape to a musket ball) of probable post medieval 1600-1800 date. The ball has a circular shaped hole through its mid point (5.19mm in diameter) and has no sign of decoration, casting seam or casting spur. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. It is highly unlikely that the ball is from shot and instead is suggested to be from a line or net weight. The ball measures: 16.35mm in diameter, 14.76mm high and weighs 20.0 grams

HESH-FE6677: WEIGHT
Six cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical with a single transverse cast hole set off centre diameter 9.8 mm. The objects measure: 29.73mm length, object diameter of 19.65mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 7.05 mm. It weighs 63.5 grams. 29.67mm length, object diameter of 18.04mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 7.1 mm. It weighs 50.2 grams. 29.16mm length, object diameter of 18.17mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 6.86 mm. It weighs 49.8 grams. 29.87mm length, object diameter of 17.95mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 6.4 mm. It weighs 49.4 grams. 29.82mm length, object diameter of 17.94mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 7.38 mm. It weighs 49.0 grams. 28.71mm length, object diameter of 18.08mm and cast hole set off centre diameter 6.84 mm. It weighs 47.5 grams. The bulk weight is 309.4 grams

HESH-FE296F: WEIGHT
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is square in plan and pyramidal in profile with four triangular faces rising to a blunt top. The base is relatively flat and even. The weight is undecorated. A drilled transverse hole (diameter: 1.19mm) is present on the upper edge of the weight. The weight is a mid grey white colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. It has been marked and abraded in the soil this has caused it to become asymmetrical. Similar standing weights have been dated to the medieval period. (Norman Biggs, 1992: 'English Weights - an illustrated survey' pages 40-41). The weight measures 26.11mm high, 11.6mm width, 8.58mm thick and weighs 14.4 grams

HESH-FE0A47: WEIGHT
A cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Medieval- modern (1200-1800). The weight is irregular being formed from an irregular sheet of lead alloy which has been rolled to form a conical cone shape. There is no decoration present and the external edges are uneven and irregular. There is indication of sheeting at the base but not enough to record by measuring. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 21.62mm high, is 14.13mm wide and 10.02mm thick at the base and 4.86mm wide and 3.50mm thick at the top. The diameter of the hole at the top is 2.13mm and base is 4.09mm. The weight weighs 13.1 grams.

HESH-FD5D87: WEIGHT
A cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Medieval- modern (1200-1800). The weight is irregular being formed from an irregular sheet of lead alloy which has been rolled to form a conical cone shape. There is no decoration present and the external edges are uneven and irregular. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 20.58mm high, is 20.82mm wide and 17.75mm thick at the base and 8.48mm wide and 6.33mm thick at the top. The diameter of the hole at the top is 3.67mm and base is 4.26mm. The weight weighs 32.5 grams.

HESH-FD3734: WEIGHT
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular (formed from eight uneven and irregular facets / faces) in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in profile. Through the centre of the weight is a cast conical hole. The purpose of this hole is uncertain but it might have had a length of wire or string to allow it to be suspended, this would aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight measures 22.41mm in length, 20.74mm width and is 21.77mm high. It weighs 60.1 grams. The weight undecorated. It is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The weight has been marked and abraded in the soil this has caused it to become asymmetrical. Similar standing conical or pyramid weights have been dated to the medieval period. (Norman Biggs, 1992: 'English Weights - an illustrated survey' pages 40-41).

HESH-FD0A74: TOKEN
A brass pub token with a value of 3 D (three pence) issued by the Eardisland Cross Inn. Obverse: Field filled with writing above E.CROSS and below INN enclosed within a circular beaded border. A plain cross is centrally placed with two parallel dots diagonal and below the centre. Reverse: A central circular field reading 3 D ( two vertically placed dots below the D) The rest of the coin is encompassed a laurel of victory wreath, all enclosed within a circular beaded border. The object measures: Diameter: 23.43mm Thickness: 1.26 Weight: 3.8 grams Note: Eardisland has a public house called - THE CROSS INN - constructed in early 18th Century

HESH-FCCC23: TOKEN
A square brass merchant token with rounded edges and a value of 2 shillings issued by a Merchant in Birmingham named George Jackson. Obverse: Field filled with writing above GEOGE JACKSON and below B'HAM enclosed within a fine dotted beaded line. Within the centre of the obverse is a small raised circle. Reverse: A central field reading '2' with a smaller 'S' above and to the right hand. A diagonal line separates this from a field marked with a '-' indicating the value of pennies as 0, this is all enclosed within a fine dotted beaded line. The object measures: Length: 26.18.2mm Width: 29.99mm Thickness: 1.27 Weight: 6.4 grams

HESH-FC9474: TOKEN
A circular brass merchant token with a value of 1 1/2 D (one and a half pence) issued by a Fruit Merchant in Birmingham named W. Pratt. Obverse: Field filled with writing across middle FRUIT MERCHANT with above W.PRATT below BIRMINGHAM enclosed within a fine dotted beaded line. Reverse: Plain and undecorated The object measures: Diameter: 32.2mm Thickness: 1.14 Weight: 7.8 grams

HESH-FC71D8: SEAL
A glass bottle seal with a partial fragment of the bottle adhering to the reverse. The glass is an olive green colour and the seal is well preserved. The matrix of the glass is especially fine and thin with no air pockets or impurities present. The upper surface of the seal is impressed with a circular design comprising the initials G.EVANS 1811 Centrally positioned; between the initials is a raised star . The entire design is enclosed within a plain raised ring of glass of irregular thickness, with the inner surface possessing and edged pattern of scallops. This suface is also marked with a deep scratch from wear or damage in soil. On the upper surface is an oval shaped plain blob of glass where the seal has been applied to the upper shoulder / neck of the bottle. ... Bottle seals were placed on bottles from the early 17th century until the mid 20th century. The seal is measures 43.28mm in length 39.83mm width and is 8.48mm thick. The object weighs 19.9 grams.

HESH-FB7EC8: SHOT
One spherical lead alloy shot / ball of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball it is most likely to be from a grapeshot. The shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. It has no casting seams or casting sprues from the mould. There is no evidence of the shot having been fired. It is a light cream colour with abraded powdery patinated surface. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The grapeshot measures: 6.85mm in diameter and weighs 1.8 grams

HESH-FB66B8: SHOT
Three spherical lead alloy shot / ball of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball they are most likely to be from a pistol. The shot are sub spherical in shape with an even surface. Two of the shot possess casting sprues and are sub-spherical. None of the balls show any indication of being fired, however two are heavily degraded. They are a mid-grey colour with abraded powdery patinated surface. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The pistol balls measures: 11.00mm in diameter and weighs 7.8 grams 11.41mm in diameter and weighs 7.3 grams 9.49mm in diameter and weighs 4.3 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 19.4 grams

HESH-FADBA9: SHOT
Four lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). F=Likely from a small musket or carbine- the shot are spherical in shape with an even surface. None of the balls have been fired, one exhibits casting seam and none exhibit casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a dark grey colour to a mid cream white and the weight is unusually light. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. One of the shots significantly larger but is too small for use in a conventional musket however smaller weapons could be used. Carbine balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The carbine ball measures: 16.03mm in diameter and weighs 22.5 grams 12.75mm in diameter and weighs 11.4 grams 13.12mm in diameter and weighs 11.2 grams 12.59mm in diameter and weighs 9.2 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 54.3 grams

HESH-6B4B8D: SHOT
Three lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). From a musket - the shot are sub spherical in shape with an even surface. None of the two balls have been fired. The balls exhibit casting seams and trimmed casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The musket balls measures: 19.51mm in diameter and weighs 37.1 grams 18.69mm in diameter and weighs 34.1 grams 17.41mm in diameter and weighs 33.5 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 104.7 grams

HESH-6992B8: RING
Two complete copper-alloy annular rings or loops of probable Medieval date (c. 1200-1500). The loops are circular in plan and oval in cross section; they have a regular thickness. The internal surfaces of the rings show no signs of deforming / wear patterns. The surface has an uneven mid-green coloured surface patina.Plain examples such as this are difficult to ascribe to periods due to their uniform nature and he longevity of the overall style. The loops measure: 27.14mm long, 26.4mm wide, 3.03mm in thickness and weighs 4.4 grams. 24.9mm long, 24.91mm wide, 2.6mm in thickness and weighs 2.7 grams. The bulk weight measures 7.1 grams.

HESH-6978A1: BUCKLE
An incomplete cast copper-alloy double looped buckle of Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1550 - 1650); the second loop has been lost. The buckle is broadly sub-rectangular and D-shaped in plan with a missing cast central bar to which a pin and strap plate would have been attached; both have been lost. There is a rounded protrusion on the exterior of the frame half-way around the curve of the D-shape; the knop has been badly worn but could originally have been an acorn. The object has heavy wear and is plain and undecorated. The reverses of the knop is concave. The object has been damaged in the ploughsoil and has resulted in the loss of it's other components. The buckle has a dark green surface patina and is dark brown where the surface has been abraded. The buckle measures 48.01mm in length, 12.34mm in width from point of the knop to broken edge of the buckle, is 4.73mm thick and weighs 12.4 grams.

HESH-695B21: BUCKLE
Cast copper alloy buckle with drilled frame of late post-medieval date (1690-1720). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. In profile it is bowed / arched. The central bar is lost although originally it would have fitted through two drilled hole in the frame. It is likely to have been made of iron. The pin is also missing and there is no evidence of recessed pin rests on the frame. The frame of the buckle is plain with no decoration. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a dark grey green colour with a polished patina that covers all surfaces. The buckle is bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', page 102, a close comparison is example 652. Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the late post medieval period (1690-1720) and are associated with articles of clothing specifically shoes and breeches / knees. The buckle frame measures 28.76mm long, 24.74mm wide, is 3.81mm thick and weighs 4.4 grams.

HESH-69454F: BUCKLE
Cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1650-1720). The frame of the buckle is oval in plan and a missing cast central bar to which the pin (not present) would have fitted. On either edges of the frame are two recessed pin rests; these form part of a repeating pattern. This pattern is cast and consists of a repeating series of raised panels bordered by two cast recesses. The buckle is bowed and is a dark green grey colour with a broken and uneven patina that covers all surfaces. The buckle has a symmetrical profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 48-49 a direct parallel has not been found. The buckle measures 31.44mm long, 24.2mm wide, is 3.15mm thick and weighs 5.0 grams.

HESH-691BB7: SPUR
An incomplete post-Medieval multi-pointed spur rowel (c. 1550-1750). Both faces are convex and each point tapers in thickness and width. The distances between the points differs around the rowel and the depth of the point is also variable. In total there five large points each marked with a central making the object resemble a leaf. The hole at the centre is circular and has a diameter of 2.88mm. The rowel is a mid brownish green colour, but the surface patina has been removed in one small patch. A light green active corrosion is present. The rowel measures 34.71mm length, 33.24mm width and is 2.8mm thick ; it weighs 5.4 grams

HESH-6901EE: STRAP FITTING
A complete cast copper-alloy strap end or sword belt fitting of a post medieval date (1600-1750). The strap fitting consists of a projecting suspension loop and a roughly rectangular plate. The centrally situated loop is sub-oval in plan, having a length of 28.48mm and a width of 12.32mm. The loop has a circular perforation with a diameter of 5.24mm and the outer edge of this perforation has clearly cast facets. The plate has a length of 15.65mm and a maximum width of 29.28mm. It is bowed in profile. It has a central circular perforation, 6.27mm in diameter, with a circular perforation at either side to accommodate a rivet. The remains of both iron rivets are present and the holes are countersunk so that the rivets are flush with the surface of the fitting. The rivet holes have a diameter of 1.92mm. The front face of the plate has border decoration along both of its short edges consisting in each case of a longitudinal groove with three diagonal V-shaped notches between the groove and the edge. The ornate attachment end of the plate has an outline profile consisting of two central V-shaped notches with a semi-circular cusp to either side of them. The end of the two longitudinal grooves also has similar V shaped notches. The rear face is flat and plain. The fitting is a mid green colour with a heavily polished patina which covers most surfaces. The iron rivets have corroded and this has left a mid orange corrosion product on the front face and rear faces. The thickness of the sword belt mount is 3.31mm.

HESH-68C7A1: MOUNT
Cast copper alloy hooked sword belt mount of probable post medieval date (1600-1750 AD). The mount is irregular in plan being broadly oval with two sub-rectangular knops at either end. It is D shaped in cross section. The front of the mount has beveled edges and a convex profile. The hook is formed from a relatively thick D shaped projection which is bent back upon itself to create a U shaped hook. The hook has been broken approximately ¾ along its length. The other projection is at the opposite end of the mount and is relatively flat with a single pierced hole. This hole would originally have held rivets to attach the mount to a strap or some similar leather garment. On the reverse face of the mount on the lower section, close to the hook, is a small oval stud that projects at 90° to the plane of the mount. This integral cast stud may be part of a small loop to help attach or support the leather attachment / fitting. It is possible that the front face of the mount may have had an applied (gilt or tinned) surface, however none of this survives due to abrasion. The mount is a mid -light green colour with a corroded and abraded patina. The edges of the mount have been badly worn. Similar mounts can be seen in Brian Read's 'Metal Artefacts from Antiquity' pages 42-43. These examples are likely to be from personal fittings and a possible suggested use is that they are associated with sword belt fittings. The hooked mount measures 43.24mm length, 21.51mm width, is 2.8mm thick and weighs 10.4 grams.

HESH-68ACC8: JEWS HARP
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable Late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. 1400-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 a corroded and abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. The harp measures 48.92mm length, 23.54mm width, is 5.11mm thick and weighs 7.2 grams Taken from a record on Jew Harps by Frank Basford Geoff Egan of The Museum of London has commented on Medieval jews harps: The jews harp, or trump, is an ancient folk instrument with a wide geographical distribution. It is indigenous to South-east Asia, and was certainly introduced to Europe by the time of the Crusades...The European jews harp, familiar today, is made of metal, usually iron, and the tongue is a separate component hammered into a rabbet in the thickest part of the frame. At its other end the tongue is bent into a prong, but this rarely survives in archaeological contexts. In play, the instrument is held in one hand and the frame is lightly supported between the player's teeth, while the metal tongue is plucked with the fingers on the other hand. The mouth cavity acts as a resonator and the pitch is modified by the position of the lips, tongue and cheeks (Egan, G. 1998."The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150 - c. 1450". 284. London: The Stationery Office. Similar examples are illustrated in Bailey, G, 1993, 'Detector Finds 2', 76-7, refs. 4-6. Bailey (page 76) suggests that these examples date to the eighteenth century. See also: Elliston-Erwood, F. C. 1944. "Notes on Bronze Objects from Shooters Hill, Kent and Elsewhere and on the Antiquity of the Jew's Harp". Archaeologia Cantiana. 34-40. Kent Archaeological Society.

HESH-680EED: JETTON
Copper alloy Jetton of Hanns Krauwinckel II 1586-1635 of Nuremburg. On the obverse of the jetton is concentric positioning of three crowns and three fleur de lys positioned around a flower, the detail around the edge writes HANNS KRAUWINCKEL II VN VR the is unclear. On the reverse is a cross within an outline of an overlapping triangle (upside down) and triskelion in unison (this double lined), the detail is too eroded on the coin to read in entirety but ICHWHB can be made out. The Jetton measures: 24.47mm length, 21.62mm width, 0.46mm thick and weighs 0.9 grams.

HESH-67C388: STRAP FITTING
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of a debased fleur-de-lis which has been badly eroded. The petals of the flower are delineated by piercing and the mid band is cast. All the edges are eroded. There is no evidence of an applied surface on either the upper face or lower faces. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting. One of these is missing but both would have had a sub-rectangular shaped cross sections. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The strap fitting is a mid brown green colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (specifically pp. 29; no. 336). Similar mounts have been recorded by the PAS - good parallels can be seen from: Roxton, Bedfordshire (BH-1C5157) http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/179617 Mildenhal, Suffolk (SF-A37697) http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/87126 Cretinham, Suffolk (SF-1C0F22) http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/408176 The strap fitting measures: 34.14mm length, 14.1mm width (across the fltting), 9.68mm width (across the plate), 2.1mm thick (across the the fitting), 1.27mm thick (2.4mm thick across the plate) and weighs 3.2 grams.

HESH-674D06: STRAP FITTING
Three cast copper alloy mounts of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1600). The mounts are sub-oval in plan and domed in cross section (D-shaped). The front faces are convex and undecorated. The reverse are concave. From a central position a small square sectioned spike projects on each stud; this terminates in a blunt tapered point. The mounts are dark mid green colour with a smooth shiny surface patina. The lengths of the spikes would suggest that the mounts were used either in furniture or through a relatively thick piece of leather, possibly on horse harness. The objects measure: Width: 11.34mm, Length: 21.31mm, Thickness: 1.12mm, Weight: 2.6 grams. The spike measures 2.62mm x 2.32mm and projects 8.38mm, although the spike has been bent in situ. Width: 9.81mm, Length: 19.10mm, Thickness: 2.09mm, Weight: 1.9 grams. The spike measures 2.86mm x 3.07mm and projects 8.52mm, however the spike was broken in situ. Width: 9.72mm, Length: 18.53mm, Thickness: 1.35mm, Weight: 1.6 grams. The spike measures 3.27mm x 2.88mm and projects 5.5mm, however the spike was broken in situ. The bulk weight measures 6.1 grams.

HESH-6720F2: SPINDLE WHORL
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval date (1000 - 1450 AD); most probably from 1300-1550 AD. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.2mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with the same design - this consists of a radiating ribs extending from the hole to the external edge filling both the upper and lower faces. The spindle whorl is a light grey colour with an even but eroded surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Medieval period although this example has a very high bi-convex profile. The object measures: Width: 22.55mm, Length: 23.01mm, Thickness: 7.29.mm, Height: 19.73mm, Weight: 36.5 grams.

SUR-169F50: AMPULLA
A fragment of a medieval lead alloy pilgrims' ampulla comprising the lower portion of the flask. One side has a crowned Lombardic letter T framed by floral sprays; the other side depicts a fleur-de-lis within a pellet border. Circa 13th to 15th century but most likely late 13th to early 14th century.

HESH-D61196: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a central raised ladder and sided by 2 V's facing outwards. The reverse is plain and is not detailed. The token is in good condition and has little wear, however it has been broken in half and glued together and a section of the edge has been chipped on one half. The object measures: Width: 16.15mm, Length: 17.33mm, Thickness: 1.91mm, Weight: 2.7 grams.

HESH-D5F6EE: TOKEN
A large complete lead alloy uniface token or weight. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a cross marked on a faded circle which has been heavlily damaged by soil erosion to a point where it is devoid of detail that can be identified. The reverse is faded but possibly is a knight wearing a close helmet facing to the right. The token has a cream grey coloured surface patina. It is heavily abraded. The object measures: Width: 21.49mm, Length: 24.60mm, Thickness: 3.04mm, Weight: 10.1 grams.

HESH-D5C444: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile, however due soil erosion and potential ploughing has become misshapen and worn.The upper face is decorated with a raised letter that could be identified as an M or W. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a cream grey coloured surface patina. It is heavily abraded. The object measures: Width: 21.10mm, Length: 24.75mm, Thickness: 2.95mm, Weight: 10.2 grams.

HESH-D57BE5: BUCKLE
Incomplete cast copper alloy buckle 'locking buckle' of later medieval date (1350-1450). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan, however the outer loop is mostly missing. The axis bar is cast from copper alloy and fits through two holes. The terminal of one side of the axis bar is irregular in shape likely extending to form an irregular loop or hook. The axis bar holds the pin (the end being missing) in place which is cast in one piece with a transverse hole through it. The pin itself is sub-triangular in shape and fits into a single V shaped rest positioned at the centre of the frame. The pin rest is the only form of decoration on the frame and there is no-evidence for a similar rest on the opposite edge. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. The buckle frame measures 24.33mm long, 16.99mm wide, is 2.86mm thick and weighs 5.4 grams. The hooked axis bar measures 19.79mm length is 8.65 wide and has a thickness of 5.79mm. The buckle is mid-dark green colour with an uneven patina that covers all surfaces. The majority of this patina has survived; however, small areas have been chipped away probably by movement in the soil. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 87-89 specifically examples 553-554 (page 89). Whitehead suggests that these date from the late 14th and early 15th centuries, he suggests that they have a specialised function for suspending either purses or other personal possessions. Egan suggests similar dates for these and also postulates that they may have been used to suspend knives (Medieval Households 97-98, 445-446)

HESH-D52CEA: VESSEL
A cast copper alloy vessel leg / pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, possibly of medieval date (1000-1500). The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with an outer rounded surface and a flat inner surface. There is no swelling at the foot, however the leg processes in a narrowing fashion. The leg is sub-triangular and unornamented. It is heavily corroded with a fine granular surface. The object has a length of 45.87mm, a width varying from 30.71mm to 22.58, a thickness of 8.99mm, it weighs 38.2 grams.

HESH-D504FC: VESSEL
A cast copper alloy vessel leg / pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, possibly of medieval date (1000-1500). The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with a circular shaped foot, with no difference to front and back. There is no swelling at the foot. The leg is crude, unornamented and stumped. It is heavily corroded with a fine granular surface. The object has a length of 42.72mm, a width of 30.92mm, a thickness of 19.62mm at the leg, a thickness of 4.1mm at the body, a height of 18.68mm and it weighs 53.3 grams.

HESH-D44998: VESSEL
A cast copper alloy vessel leg / pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, possibly of medieval date (1000-1500). The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with an outer rounded surface and on the inner surface a pronounced horizontal ridge which maybe considered as decoration, but due to erosion this unclear. There is swelling at the foot. The back is concave and unornamented. It is heavily corroded with a fine granular surface. The object has a length of 67.24mm, a width of 31.24, a thickness of 19.80mm and it weighs 137.3 grams.

HESH-D438C4: VESSEL
A cast copper alloy vessel leg / pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, possibly of medieval date (1000-1500). The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with an outer rounded surface and on the inner surface a pronounced horizontal ridge which maybe considered as decoration, but due to erosion this unclear. There is no swelling at the foot. The back is concave and unornamented. It is heavily corroded with a fine granular surface. The object has a length of 66.54mm, a width of 42.23, a thickness of 19.53mm and it weighs 171.2 grams.

HESH-D417CA: CHAFING DISH
Cast copper alloy rim fragment of an early Late Medieval (c.1400-1500) chafing dish. It appears to be roughly rounded on top, the side becoming steeper towards the inside. The end of the rim is smooth and finished, suggesting this was the end of the dish rim. The rim has thin grooves on the inside and outside but is otherwise undecorated. The fragment has a dark grey with some green patina. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible material. This was then used for cooking or to keep food hot at the table, the food being in another vessel which would have rested above the coals on these supports round the rim of the chafing dish. Length: 24.65mm; Width: 28.29mm; Thickness at Rim: 5.01mm; Thickness at Body 2.52mm; Weight: 8.1g. The vessel sherd makes up 7% of the rim and has a diameter of 12cm.

HESH-D3FE9A: CHAFING DISH
Cast copper alloy rim fragment of an early Late Medieval (c.1400-1500) chafing dish. It appears to be roughly rounded on top, the side becoming steeper towards the inside. The end of the rim is smooth and finished, suggesting this was the end of the dish rim. The rim has thin grooves on the inside and outside but is otherwise undecorated. The fragment has a dark grey with some green patina. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible material. This was then used for cooking or to keep food hot at the table, the food being in another vessel which would have rested above the coals on these supports round the rim of the chafing dish. Length: 25.13mm; Width: 37.43mm; Thickness at Rim: 5.62mm; Thickness at Body 2.33mm; Weight: 16.4g. The vessel sherd makes up 7% of the rim and has a diameter of 17cm.

HESH-D3E811: CHAFING DISH
Cast copper alloy rim fragment of an early Late Medieval (c.1400-1500) chafing dish. It appears to be roughly flat on top, the side becoming steeper towards the inside. The end of the rim is smooth and finished, suggesting this was the end of the dish rim. The rim has thin grooves on the inside and outside but is otherwise undecorated. The fragment has a dark grey with some green patina. Chafing dishes were domestic utensils made of metal or earthenware for holding burning charcoal or other combustible material. This was then used for cooking or to keep food hot at the table, the food being in another vessel which would have rested above the coals on these supports round the rim of the chafing dish. Length: 22.22mm; Width: 66.88mm; Thickness at Rim: 2.64mm; Thickness at Body 2.01mm; Weight: 20.3g. The vessel sherd makes up 27% of the rim and has a diameter of 9cm.

WAW-8112A1: COIN
Roman coin: silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating to AD 145 to 160 (Reece Period 7). AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F reverse type depicting Honos, draped, standing left, holding branch raised in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Mint of Rome. RIC III, No.429a.

HESH-424331: BOOK FITTING
A medieval book clasp, corroded with some evidence of a fitting. A near complete but heavily eroded late Medieval or Post Medieval copper alloy book clasp, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1700. The object is formed of a rectangular plate which is mostly straight sided; one terminal tapers to a blunt rearward facing hook; the tip of which is lost. The opposing edge is heavily eroded and incomplete. The upper whole artefact has suffered from erosion loosing almost all surface patina resulting in a slightly pitted mid-brown coloured surface. There are traces of incised lines and applied gold gilding. The plate is pierced in one place by a single rivet hole; from the presences of iron corrosion around this it is likely that the rivet was iron. The hook, narrow plate and decoration are typical of book clasps of the early post-medieval period, as discussed and illustrated by Margeson (1993, 74, nos. 452-455). Other excavated examples have been illustrated by Crummy (1988: 68) and given an approximate 17th century date. The object measures: 40.76mm in length, 11.61mm in width, 1.76mm in thickness and weighs 2.4 grams.

HESH-421125: BULLA
An incomplete fragment from a medieval lead papal bulla most probably of Pope Urban VI (AD 1378-1389). Originally the seal would have been circular, however, it is broken irregularly in half along the central suspension cord line. The front face bears the conventional stamped / impressed busts of Saints Peter and Paul both within drop-shaped pelleted borders: On the left, St Paul's beard is portrayed as being long, straight and pointed, whilst his hair is straight and swept back. The opposing representation of St Peter is lost but would have been represented with his more rounded hair and beard both formed of pellets. Between the busts is the partial representation of a crozier. Above inscription: 'SPA [SPE]' (abbreviations for St Paul and St Peter). The reverse face contains the partial inscription arranged over three lines: [UR]B /[AN]US / [PP] VI all contained within a pelleted border. In the inscription the U's are presented with rounded bases whilst The V is formed from a distinctive triangular wedge. Within the pellet border but below the inscription are the indistinct remains of a pair of eagles are depicted 'displayed'. The 'PP' stands for 'Pastor Pastorum', translated as 'shepherd of the shepherds'. A parallel can be found illustrated in Egan (2001, 88, 90; ref. 7). Egan (ibid., 88) quotes other examples and notes that the birds refer to the arms of the family of Bartolomeo Prignano, to which this Pope belonged. The bulla measures: 38.44mm in length, 17.32mm in width, 6.9mm in thickness and weighs 22.5 grams. Notes: The papal bulla is a formal seal of office used by the Popes to stamp and authenticate documents produced by the papal curia. Tim Pestell has commented: "Papal bulls came as two basic types, according to the contents of the document: Tituli, or "Letters of Grace", essentially granted or confirmed rights, conferred benefices or promulgated statutes. They generally had their lead bullae attached with cords of silk. Mandamenta, or "Letters of Justice" were mandates that conveyed papal orders, prohibitions or injunctions, and had their bullae attached by hemp threads"

HESH-41D60B: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
A small fragment from the body of a late bronze age socketed axehead. The fragment is a mid-grey green colour with a well formed surface patina. A direct parallel or sub-type has not been found due to the small nature of the surviving fragment The object measures: 36.97mm in length, the width is 31.72, the thickness is 8.55mm and weighs 27.6 grams.

HESH-41C86D: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
A cast copper alloy fragment from the mouth and corner of a late Bronze Age (1150-750 BC) socketed axehead. There is little or no decoration present although one edge is thickened as it rises to form the mouth of the axe. The fragment is a mid grey green colour with a well formed surface patina. A direct parallel or sub-type is difficult to provide due to the small nature of the artefact. The axe fragment measures: 40.36mm in length, the width ranges from 28.38 to 9.60, 7.93 in thickness and weighs 30.9 grams.

HESH-40C8C6: BROOCH
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (AD 80-120). The wings, axis bar, spring and pin, lower bow, foot and catchplate are all lost. All that remains is a heavily rolled head and upper bow. On the reverse of the head is a oval depression which would have been filled with a sticky paste to hold the spring in place. The head of the brooch bow is hump like and robust - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken edge above the mid-point of the bow. the only decorative element present is a distinctive recessed grove which extends around the junction of the head and bow. The entire brooch has a mid green colour with a relatively well preserved surface patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches and Bayley and Butcher: Roman Brooches in Britain. The brooch measures 15.7mm length, is 11.23mm width across wings,and is 6.54mm thick across the bow; at the same point it is 8.27mm thick. The brooch weighs 3.4 grams.

HESH-40BA7C: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An incomplete fragment most probably part of a copper alloy "Moustache-shaped" object probably of Middle Bronze Age to Middle Iron Age date (1500-300 BC). The artefact is heavily rolled resulting in abrasion to all surfaces. What remains is globular in form (teardrop shaped) with an oval cross section. It is probably one of a pair of pointed drop-shaped elements conjoined by an integrally cast bar. The remains of a heavily eroded rectangular bar is present on one side of the droplet. The external edges are all decorated with multiple longitudinal grooves The metal is a mid-green in colour with a smooth patina. Notes: These moustache-like objects are thought to date from the Middle Bronze Age to the Late Iron Age, after the discovery of one in the Salisbury Hoard (Stead, 1998, no.117). An example was found recently in a Middle Bronze Age context at Clay Farm, Cambridgeshire (Current Archaeology March 2012, Issue 264, 35). Some are 'single' examples while others are 'double' like this example, the drop-shaped elements often extending downwards rather more than outwards, for example YORYM-1AA0C5, SF-520513, HAMP-6F4C45, BERK-C3E5A3 and BH-AA1CBE. Descriptions of other moustache-like objects with similar perforations describe iron corrosion or wood mineralisation around the perforation. Although very similar to wing-shaped chapes, it seems unlikely they had a similar function, as the perforation (and size of the object) is comparably small. The object measures: 8.36mm thick, 17.36mm in length, 10.76mm in width and weighs 4.6 grams.

HESH-40A8F2: BROOCH
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill style brooch of Roman dating AD 80-120. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma, with a moulded plate rising from the wings on each side, to mark the sides of the head and bow. The wings are complete with pierced endcaps that would have held a axis bar. This bar as well as the spring and pin are lost. The srping would have been held by an external chord which fitted to a hooked tab at the mid-point of the head. The lower bow and foot are lost. The catchplate would have been formed from the rib which descends from the head on the reverse of the bow. There is no cast or incised decoration present. The brooch has a mid green patina over much of the surface and a khaki patina where delamination has taken place. The foot is most damaged due to movement in the ploughsoil. The object measures: 11.96mm thick, 26.61mm in length, 19.02mm in width across the wings, 4.96mm in width across the bow and weigh 7.7 grams.

HESH-4099A7: BROOCH
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill style brooch of Roman dating AD 80 - 120. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma, with a moulded plate rising from the wings on each side, to mark the sides of the head and bow. The wings are complete with pierced endcaps; the axis bar, spring and pin are lost; however they would also have been held by an external chord which fitted to a rearward facing hook at the mid-point of the head. The lower bow / foot and catchplate are all lost. The catchplate would have extended from a downward rib which descends from the rear of the bow. There is no incised or applied decoration present. The brooch has a mid green patina over much of the surface and a khaki patina where delamination has taken place. The object measures: 11.46mm thick, 26.77mm in length, 22.40mm in width across the wings, 11.41mm in width across the bow and weigh 8.1 grams.

HESH-403E3D: BROOCH
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The brooch has lost both it's head and also foot to old abraded breaks. What remains of the bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. At the mid-point of the bow is a thickened heavily abraded band which has a drilled circular cup for decorative enamel. The exterior edge / spine is decorated with raised square shaped pellets. The brooch is a mid grey green colour with a corroded patina which covers all surfaces. A number of similar brooches of this type can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Catalogue of Ancient Brooches; page 326-328. All the brooches in this section are dated to the later 1st and 2nd century AD. The decoration on this example is very similar to HESH-402DAA which was found roughly in the same area. The two fragments do not conjoin. The brooch measures 32.6mm in length, 7.0mm width (across central moulding on the bow) is 7.7mm thick (at the same point), and weighs 4.0 grams.

HESH-402DAA: BROOCH
An incomplete fragment from the head of a copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 75 - 175AD. The bow and foot of the brooch are lost. The upper bow tapers from a flared head to a worn and abraded stump suggesting damage in the plough-zone. The head of the brooch is near-complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is convex and depressed and has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. This bar is complete and has a pierced hole through which the remnants of the pin / spring attaches. The pin / spring is formed from a length of copper alloy wire which is turned three times. The axis bar is also copper alloy. There is no evidence of a head-plate extending from the upper edge of the brooch. The external edge of the head has a raised cast ridge that extends around the circumference. Along the crest or spine of the brooch a series of raised rectangular pellets project with the area between being filled with a glass past. A small area of original colour remains suggesting a red enamel. The brooch is of a mid brown green colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. It has been affected by movement in the ploughsoil. A number of similar brooches of this type can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Catalogue of Ancient Brooches; page 326-328. All the brooches in this section are dated to the later 1st and 2nd century AD. The brooch fragment measures 20.3mm in length, 17.3mm width (across head), 3.7mm width (across bow) is 6.9mm thick (across bow), and weighs 7.3 grams.

HESH-058E23: TAG
The object is a hooked tag. The object has been damaged in situ and therefore there is no detail or visible inscription on the obverse or reverse. The remaining piece of the hook is only that of which is part of the main tag body. The tag is sub-rectangular in shape, with the body expanding at the hook point. The object measures: Length: 35.28mm, Width: 21.45mm, Thickness: 1.73mm, Weight 3.71

HESH-0525DF: BUTTON
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy 'dandy' button. The button is made of tombac (an alloy of mostly copper and zinc with some other elements) giving a silvery appearance. The button has a flat back and front with a copper alloy loop soldered in the centre of the reverse. The front has an incised pattern of a central flower with a surrounding outer image formed of short curved lines creating a clouded effect; the areas between the lines contain groups of three and four transverse lines creating a corded effect and adding character to the petals. The patterns on 18th century tombac buttons were hand incised and are therefore vary variable, decorative borders and flowers are popular motifs. See Bailey (2004) p.52, no. 90 and 94 and p55, no.118 for example. The object measures: Diameter: 23.86mm, Thickness: 8.7mm, Weight 4.82

HESH-04C97D: BUCKLE
Cast copper alloy buckle fragment with drilled frame of late post-medieval date (1690-1720). The buckle frame fragment likely made up a sub-rectangular buckle, although its full size is unclear. In profile it is bowed / arched. The frame of the buckle is decorated with a series of cast designs, which are formed from vertical and horizontal recessed lines echoing the shape of the buckle. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a dark grey green colour with a polished patina that covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', page 102, a close comparison is example 652. Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the late post medieval period (1690-1720) and are associated with articles of clothing specifically shoes and breeches / knees. The buckle frame fragment measures 49.08mm long, 44.5mm wide, is 4.55mm thick and weighs 8.2 grams.

HESH-042F03: CHAPE
Probably a copper alloy scabbard chape. Therefore this would object would have originally been triangular or a conical sheet metal chape, however due to damage in situ the shape of the metal has warped and is unclear. The extent of the metals soil erosion means it also looks like a potential scrap of worked metal debris. The surface is a copper blue and a face of the object shows clear indication of fragmentation, therefore this find is incomplete. The object is 49.69 mm in length, 26.72 mm in width, 13.8 mm in thickness, and weighs 23.9 grams

HESH-02D9C4: TILE
Twp fragments of a Roman roof tile, possibly an imbrex, dating to AD 43- 410. The fragments are sub-rectangular in plan and is curved in cross-section. The surfaces and cores are orange-red in colour. The tiles have occasional white quartz inclusions, and are micacous. Tile 1 is 117.81 mm in maximum length, 85.84 mm in maximum width, 25.37 mm in thickness, and weighs 193.39g. Tile 2 is 98.37 mm in maximum length, 52.6 mm in maximum width, 22.75 mm in thickness, and weighs 134.49g. The bulk weight is 327.88 grams

HESH-029DE2: COIN
Long cross penny early Edward I Large broad crown, high central lis, trifoliate side fleurs spear shaped ornaments - right side broken. Drapery formed of wedges nothing on breast EDW R ANGL DNS HYB - wedge tailed R Top barred unbarred A N barred S serpantine with large serifs Long cross divides the coin - within each quarter 3 pellets CIVITAS LONDON large serifs - open round backed C A barred & top barred, S serpantine and pellet waisted The object measures 18.57mm in diameter, 0.74mm in thickness and weighs 9.03 gram

HESH-0243C2: HARNESS PENDANT
A cast copper alloy enamelled harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is broken and heavily abraded / eroded and corroded - originally it was an elaborate triangular shape (heater shield) in plan and is sub-rectangular (D shaped) in cross-section. The edges of the front face are slightly bevelled and the profile of the pendant is slightly bowed (convex). On the top of the pendant is an integrally cast suspension loop which is set at 90 degrees to the plain of the pendant; it is would have been fixed to a hinged mount. The harness pendant is a light green colour with broken and abraded patina which covers most surfaces. Where abrasion has occurred due to movement in the ploughsoil a light active green corrosion is present. Similar shield-shaped horse-harness pendants have been dated to the middle of the medieval period specifically the 14th century (see Griffiths: 1986: Horse Harness Pendants. Finds Research Group Data Sheet 5). The pendant's pieces measure: 10.4mm in length, 6.76mm in width, is 2.96mm thick. The pendant weighs 0.7 grams.

HESH-014AF6: BUCKLE
A fragment from a drilled buckle frame dated to the period 1650-1720. It has a length of 26.95mm, a width of 5.71mm and a thickness of 5.76mm. The object weighs 2.23 grams.

HESH-010AE2: CORE
A squat core fragment dating to the later Mesolithic period (6500 - 3500 BC). The core is rectangular in profile and irregular in plan. A single distinct dressed knapping platform is present and there are several areas of multiple blade removals in a single direction .The flint is an unusual mid-reddish-brown colour with a rich toffee like surface patina; an area of modern damage revealing a mid grey core colour. An area of mid grey cream cortex is present on one edge. The flint has been heavily rolled in the ploughsoil and all surfaces are abraded. This collection is from an assemblage of later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic flintworking. The core measures 31.97mm in length, 25.02mm width, is 15.22mm thick and weighs 11.62 grams.

HESH-B0513C: COIN
A heavily worn silver penny of Edward II (1307-1322); class 11 (1310-1314) struck at the mint in Durham North: 1060-62

HESH-B01393: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Copper Alloy unidentified object, rectangular in plan, oval in cross section, with a swelling at the midpoint. This object is a copper blue with a light brown. An unknown feature which runs across half of one face stopping in the midpoint indicates that it became detached from a larger object. 30.29mm in length, 10.23mm in width and 6.32mm in height. It weighs 3.90 grams

HESH-AE9F62: THIMBLE
Copper Alloy thimble, the dome was made separately and soldered into place. The lower part of the thimble is decorated with a raised cast band of scrollwork, cast blank rectangular panel between the stop and start of the scrollwork band has been lost as 1 third of the lower part of the thimble are missing. The dome atop the thimble is pitted for practicality and usage unalike the decorative scrolls for appearance. The object measures: 21.76mm in length, 12.79mm in width and 15.56mm in height. It weighs 2.91 grams

HESH-AE1182: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy strap fitting often associated with spurs of late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The fitting is composite; the body of the mount is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The plate element is cast in one piece and the lower pointed terminal is bent back upon itself to form a hook. The hook itself is lost through a relatively modern break. The opposite end the oval plate is perforated and a there was likely once a single oval (mushroom) headed stud joined. Allowed the fitting to be fastened to a leather belt or strap. For an example of how these fittings were used see HESH-A12466 a spur found in Bridgnorth. The object measures: 32.32mm in length, 15.64mm in width at the plate, the plate is 1.42mm thick, the fitting is 6.82mm in width and the fitting is 7.29mm thick. It weighs 4.17 grams

HESH-ACABB6: BUTTON
One nineteenth-century cast and machine pressed copper alloy livery button. The button is circular in plan. The obverse is flat and depicts an erect fist holding a torch. Stamped on the reverse is the maker's details, although the flat face is worn some text has survived, "Jenn--ons London". The button is silvered at the front. There is a small cast stud on the reverse, the loop is damaged leaving only a stud, this is likely due to panning of the soil and corrosion in deposition. The object measures: Diameter: 25.95mm, Thickness: 4.55mm, Weight 5.07

HESH-AC6E04: BUTTON
One nineteenth-century cast and machine pressed copper alloy livery button. The button is circular in plan. The obverse is convex and depicts a Cornucopia. Stamped on the reverse is the maker's details, on the concave face is written, "PITT & CO 31 HADDOX LONDON WAY". The button is silvered at the front. There is a small cast stud on the reverse, the loop is complete but blocked with iron corrosion (probably from iron panning in the soil). The object measures: Diameter: 25.5mm, Thickness: 6.00mm, Weight 5.84g

HESH-7233C0: BUTTON
Cast lead alloy button of probable post medieval date (1500-1700 ). The button is circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in cross-section with the remains of a central rectangular pierced lug on the rear. The front face of the button is domed amd the flanks of the dome are decorated with a neat regular pattern comprising of lines flowing from the centre around a Maltese cross. The reverse of the button is also undecorated; a vertical linear casting ridge is present. In the centre of the reverse of the button is a raised lug which is likely to have been pierced. This lug is distorted by movement in the soil. The button is a mid grey colour with an even patina. Similar buttons are illustrated in Read Metal Buttons and he suggests that these are predominately 17th century in date (pp35-37 cat no: 114-123). The object measures: 19.54mm in length, has a width of 14.14mm, a thickness of 7.37mm and a weight of 3.54 grams.

HESH-71B415: DEBITAGE
3 pieces / flakes of tertiary flint debitage of Neolithic date. All of the flakes within the group have been burnt in a fire - possibly suggesting this waste has been utilised as pot boilers. All have a white coloured patina which is crazed through heat cracking. None of edges have been reworked. The objects measure: 19.54mm in length, 14.61mm in width, has a thickness of 5.94mm and a weight of 1.55 grams. 12.00mm in length, 11.99mm in width, has a thickness of 2.62mm and a weight of 0.39 grams. 14.33mm in length, 9.37mm in width, has a thickness of 4.06mm and a weight of 0.5 grams. They have a bulk weight of 2.44 grams Class: Tertiary Sub class: Burnt

HESH-7120C5: BUCKLE
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped circular buckle of late medieval or post-medieval date (1450-1550). The frame of the buckle is broadly circular in plan with a slight cast central bar. The sheet metal pin which would have wrapped around the central bar is lost. There is no evidence of the frame of a pin rest. The external edge of the buckle is faceted and indented but no incised decoration survives. Both the obverse and reverse face of the buckle are plain and undecorated. The buckle is a light green color with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The object measures: 36.06mm in length, 22.9mm in width, has a thickness of 3.29mm and a weight of 5.2 grams.

HESH-70A32F: BUCKLE
A copper alloy buckle of uncertain date, probably Medieval. It is sub-rectangular or trapezoid and double looped asymmetrically with an integral plate. The integral bar is recessed on the reverse, and bevelled on the upper face. It is also worn, suggesting that this is where the pin was attached (now missing). The loop at the narrower attachment end is shorter in length than the other loop. Extending from the upper face of the attachment edge is a plate, which is decorated by a shell on the obverse marked with grooving. The reverse possesses the same shape however shows no decoration. Between the bar loop of the buckle and plate is a massive twist in the object as the shape of the buckle has either been bent on purpose or in situ.

HESH-704DF4: BUCKLE
Cast medieval copper alloy single looped rectangular buckle frame with a solid cast sheet roller dating 1350 to 1500AD. The length is 45mm, the width is 34mm and the weight 13.45g. The frame has a sheet metal roller. Shares similarities with no. 440 in Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991 Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) (1991) London : Stationery Office Books. Although this example is very large and may well be on the late side. The object measures: 28.59mm in length, 25.21mm in width, has a thickness of 4.6mm and a weight of 5.81 grams.

HESH-6EFECB: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds. The object measures: 14.58mm in length, 14.32mm in diameter and weigh 13.72 grams.

HESH-6EC976: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds. The object measures: 3.49mm thick, 37.08mm in length, 29.97mm in width and weigh 16.8 grams.

HESH-6E950D: BELL
A white metal coated / tinned copper alloy bell fragment of post medieval date - the fragment is irregular in plan and profile comprising of the side wall and base / rim. The lower rim is thickened and the external face is decorated with three cast circumferential bands. Regular bands can be seen on the internal face from where the bell has been turned. The fragment is a mid green colour with a mid grey applied surface. The findspot is close to a large house and this bell may either be from the house itself (used as part of the internal servant bell / call system) or from an item of harness / horse tack. It most likely dates to the period 1700-1850. The object measures: 3.49mm thick, 37.08mm in length, 29.97mm in width and weigh 16.8 grams.

HESH-6D9F2D: BELL
A white metal coated / tinned copper alloy bell fragment of post medieval date - the fragment is irregular in plan and profile comprising of the side wall and base / rim. The lower rim is thickened and the external face is decorated with three cast circumferential bands. Regular bands can be seen on the internal face from where the bell has been turned. The fragment is a mid green colour with a mid grey applied surface. The findspot is close to a large house and this bell may either be from the house itself (used as part of the internal servant bell / call system) or from an item of harness / horse tack. It most likely dates to the period 1700-1850. The object measures: 3.28mm thick, 42.59mm in length, 31.27mm in width and weigh 21.2 grams.

WAW-704BA2: COIN
Roman coin: A silver Roman denarius of Julia Mamaea dating to the period AD 225 to 235 (Reece Period 11), VENVS VICTRIX depicting Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, shield. Rome mint. RIC Vol IVb, p. 99 no 358.

HESH-367555: TOKEN
Unifaced square stamped 20th century restuarant token. At the centre is a 1D (1 penny) value mark with the inscription arranged in a circle above and below: Above CADBURY'S Below DINING ROOM. around the edge of the token is a border of pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token is a mid green colour with a corroded patina. It is likely that the token dates to the period 1900-1960. It measures 25.7mm length and width, is 1.8mm thick and weighs 5.74 grams

HESH-240FC5: VESSEL
Roman: A single sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. Due to the smallness of the sherd the diameter of the vessel cannot be estimated. Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) and oxidised (orange) core, oxidised (orange) interior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherd: abraded. The sherd measures: 4.49mm thick, 32.27mm in length, 17.96mm in width and weigh 3.6 grams.

HESH-23E7E5: POWDER MEASURE
An incomplete cast lead powder flask cap, used for measuring a charge of gunpowder; of probable seventeenth century date (AD 1600 -AD 1700). The cap is mostly complete, however the mouth of the cup is squashed / crumpled resulting in vertical splits. The cap, which has an indistinct rim, is broadly circular in plan and cylindrical in profile, however much has been distorted by movement in the ploughsoil. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end, the "base" is oval in plan, on opposing edges of the base are small projecting tabs which have been pierced and are now crushed against the body of the measure. On one of the edges is a vertical "casting" seam. The powder measure is in a fair condition and has traces of a light buff patina; however laminating corrosion affects some of the recent abraded edges. The side loops enabled the cap to be attached separately to the bandolier (belt) of the wearer so that they could be removed without the possibility of being dropped and lost. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding enough powder for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders were attached to the bandolier. They were often known as apostles presumably because they were often grouped in sets of 12. For information on small arms accessories of the seventeenth century, see: Courtney, P. 1988. "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century". Finds Research Group 700 - 1700. The cap measures 24.56mm length 17.55mm width at the base and rises to a height of 17.51mm; it weighs 12.5 grams.

HESH-20CDB7: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy strap fitting often associated with spurs of late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The fitting is composite; the body of the mount is irregular in plan and rectangular in section. The plate element is cast in one piece and the lower pointed terminal is bent back upon itself to form a hook. The hook itself is lost through a combination of erosion and abrasion. The opposite end the oval plate is perforated and a single oval (mushroom) headed stud is joined. This allowed the fitting to be fastened to a leather belt or strap. For an example of how these fittings were used see HESH-A12466 a spur found in Bridgnorth. The fitting measures 17.23mm length 4.78mm width and is 10.34mm thick; the head of the stud measures 5.91mm x 4.22mm and the shank is 3.02mm in diameter. The plate element is 3.09mm thick. The fitting weighs 1.9 grams.

HESH-1EC8D4: WEIGHT
A cast lead alloy weight, most likely of Post Medieval in date. This weight is circular in shape. The obverse face of the disc is roughly flat and undecorated. The reverse however contains a large casting sprue which was never removed, meaning this weight was never finished; the general surface is also uneven. Length: 31.82mm, Width: 31.18mm, Thickness (without spur): 6.36mm, Thickness (with spur): 14.47 Weight: 42.5 grams

HESH-1E93A6: POWDER MEASURE
An incomplete cast lead powder flask cap, used for measuring a charge of gunpowder; of probable seventeenth century date (AD 1600 -AD 1700). The cap is mostly complete, however the mouth of the cup is squashed / crumpled resulting in vertical splits. The cap, which has an indistinct rim, is broadly circular in plan and cylindrical in profile, however much has been distorted by movement in the ploughsoil. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end, the "base" is oval in plan, on opposing edges of the base are small projecting tabs which have been pierced and are now crushed against the body of the measure. On one of the edges is a vertical "casting" seam. The powder measure is in a fair condition and has traces of a light buff patina; however laminating corrosion affects some of the recent abraded edges. The side loops enabled the cap to be attached separately to the bandolier (belt) of the wearer so that they could be removed without the possibility of being dropped and lost. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small flask holding enough powder for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders were attached to the bandolier. They were often known as apostles presumably because they were often grouped in sets of 12. For information on small arms accessories of the seventeenth century, see: Courtney, P. 1988. "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century". Finds Research Group 700 - 1700. The cap measures 26.21mm length 18.39mm width at the base and rises to a height of 18.09mm; it weighs 16.5 grams.

HESH-1E19A6: BUCKLE
A complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1570-1700). The buckle frame is complete being broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar. The edges of the frame are faceted and the corners are angled. In profile the frame is distorted being slightly curved; this may be a result of movement in the burial environment and may explain the missing buckle pin.The frame of the buckle is not decorated and there is no evidence of an applied surface present. The buckle is a mid - light purple brown colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Where the patina has been lost a light green powdery active corrosion is present. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800' pages 74-75. He dates these to the early post medieval (late Tudor and Stuart) period (1570-1700) although similar buckles are used throughout the late medieval - modern periods. The buckle measures 21.46mm long, 15.01mm wide, is 1.92mm thick and weighs 1.2 grams.

HESH-1DF0C1: BUTTON
A cast copper alloy button of post medieval date (1550-1750). The button is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section with a central projecting nipple or knop. The front face of the button is undecorated. The reverse is flat and a scar at the mid-point is present where an applied wire hoop was attached. The button measures: 4.13mm thick, 11.83mm in diameter and weigh 2.0 grams

HESH-1DC6B0: VESSEL
Roman: A single sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. Due to the smallness of the sherd the diameter of the vessel cannot be estimated. Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) and oxidised (orange) core, oxidised (orange) interior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherd: abraded. The sherd measures: 7.84mm thick, 45.98mm in length, 28.91mm in width and weigh 11.5 grams.

HESH-9080B7: VESSEL
Fragment from the base of a cast leaded copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is worn and irregular in plan and bowed in profile. It is likely to be from the base of a large dish, bowl, or cooking vessel. The vessel fragment is a mid-green colour with a polished patina which survives well on all surfaces. The underside is heavily 'brushed' but patinated suggesting that this occurred in antiquity. Due to the size of the fragment a projected diameter cannot be suggested. The fragment measures 52.3mm in length, 26.13mm in width and 4.75mm in thickness and weighs 0.78 grams.

HESH-90524E: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is sub-rectangular with pointed terminals. On the lower face are four trunscated features which form a rectangle from each corner they are present. The fitting is a mid brown colour with a well formed surface patina . Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Brian Read's book 'Metal Artefacts of Antiquity' (pages 34-37). The strap fitting measures 18.69mm in length, 5.84mm in width and 1.98mm in thickness and weighs 0.78 grams.

HESH-901DBE: RING
A complete copper-alloy annular ring or loop of probable late Medieval date (c. 1250-1600). The loop is circular in plan and oval in cross section; it has a regular thickness. The internal surfaces of the ring show no signs of deforming / wear patterns. The surface has an uneven mid-green coloured surface patina.Plain examples such as this are difficult to ascribe to periods due to their uniform nature and he longevity of the overall style. The loop measures 26.35mm in diameter, 2.67mm in thickness and weighs 3.43 grams.

HESH-8FF97D: BROOCH
An incomplete fragment from the head of a cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are incomplete having lost their pierced end caps. The axis bar and spring and pin are also lost. The head of the brooch bow is hump like - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken rolled and eroded point on the lower bow below the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are lost. The brooch is eroded and it is difficult to note if it were once decorated. The brooch is a mid - light green colour with an even but abraded / dusty patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches and Bayley and Butcher: Roman Brooches in Britain. The brooch measures: 7.36mm thick, 15.13mm in length, 12.85mm in width and weigh 4.14 grams.

HESH-8FB9E8: WEIGHT
Cast copper alloy weight of post-medieval date (1588-1603). The weight is part of a larger group of stacking weights, having a wide and relatively thick raised edge on the upper face. It measures 4.4mm thick, diameter of 36.6mm and weighs 24.9 grams (0.88 ozs or 384.6 grains). The front and rear faces both have turned circles around a central hollow point; all of these concentric circles are regular and well formed. At the centre of the front face is a stamp of a crown which is within a circle. The reverse face has a small circular depression at the centre and the rest of face is unclear due to wear. The weight is a mid green colour with a well preserved polished patina. Both faces have been scratched, although many of these are patinated suggesting that the damage is pre-deposition. Other abrasion especially around the edges is present and these are likely to be caused by movement in the soil. The weight is a 1/2 oz weight however due to soil erosion now weighs roughly 10% less. The weight measures: 5.22mm thick, 23.15mm in diameter and weigh 12.99 grams.

HESH-8F6205: VESSEL
Roman: A single sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. Due to the smallness of the sherd the diameter of the vessel cannot be estimated. Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) and oxidised (orange) core, oxidised (orange) interior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherd: abraded. The sherd measures: 5.31mm thick, 27.68mm in length, 17.18mm in width and weigh 3.07 grams.

HESH-8F0E8E: VESSEL

HESH-8E29E7: SPUR
Fragment from a copper alloy spur of probable later post medieval date (1550-1700). The fragment consists of the two arms (both broken) and the rowel box. The rowel is lost. The arms are D shaped in cross section and taper toward their breaks. The area defined by the arms is very slight although movement in the soil might have made this narrower. The neck of the spur is formed at the mid point - in section it is oval. The terminal of the rowel box expands and is split by a horizontal cleft. There is no sign of decoration or applied surface although the fragment is a mid green colour. There is little evidence of corrosion and the spur has a relatively stable surface. Spurs are relatively common in the 17th Century when fashion dictated they were worn as an article of dress rather than for just riding. The fragment measures 48.36mm length, 56.95mm width across the arms, the larger arm is 7.02mm high and 2.98mm thick, the smaller being 5.54mm high and 2.14mm thick. It weighs 16.51 grams.

HESH-8DEC32: HARNESS PENDANT
Cast copper alloy enamelled harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is abraded eroded and corroded - originally it was probably an elaborate quatrefoil in plan and is sub-rectangular (D shaped) in cross-section. The edges of the front face are slightly bevelled and the profile of the pendant is slightly bowed (convex). On the top of the quatrefoil is an integral cast suspension loop which is set at 90 degrees to the plain of the pendant. A hinged mount would have attached to the top of the loop which is now broken. The front and rear of the pendant are plain mottled green colour with laminated surfaces. The front surface probably once had an enamelled and gilded design - possibly heraldic in nature. The harness pendant is a mid greenish colour with an abraded and corroded patina that covers all un-enamelled surfaces. The reverse shows light green active powdery corrosion present. Similar elaborate quatrefoil shaped horse harness pendants have been dated to the middle of the medieval period, specifically the 14th century. The pendant measures 32.89mm in length, 26.56mm in width, is 6.2mm thick across the suspension stud and 3.28mm thick across plate. The pendant weighs 9.62 grams.

HESH-8D1488: WEIGHT
A lead alloy circular pan weight, of most likely Post Medieval date. This weight is circular in shape. The two faces of the disc are roughly flat, and there are no traces of decoration on the object. Diameter: 35.88mm, Thickness: 8.76mm, Weight: 76.02 grams

HESH-8CCC68: BUTTON
A silver plated cast copper alloy button. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The front face is decorated and this consists of a central raised boss around which a series of four encircling zones extend. These zones of decoration are annulets, a ring of triangles, a raised circlet and another ring of annulets. The reverse is flat and plain with no sign of tinning / plating an applied copper alloy loop is fixed at the mid-point. The button measures: 6.15mm thick, 24.4mm in diameter and weigh 29.4 grams

HESH-8C7DD4: BUTTON
A silver plated copper alloy button. It is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. From the centre of the reverse extends a broken applied hoop. The front surface is covered in a thick sheet of white metal plating The button measures: 7.66mm thick, 27.97mm in diameter and weigh 10.7 grams

HESH-8C3BCE: BUTTON
Copper alloy button. Spherical composite button comprising a plain hollow spherical front, a flat round back plate, and the stub of a wire loop inserted into the latter. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. Diameter: 11.78mm, Height (incuding loop): 14.42mm, Weight: 2.3 grams

HESH-8C00C0: VESSEL
Roman: A single sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. Due to the smallness of the sherd the diameter of the vessel cannot be estimated. Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) and oxidised (orange) core, oxidised (orange) interior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherd: abraded. The sherd measures: 5.81mm thick, 38.83mm in length, 26.53mm in width and weigh 6.7 grams

HESH-8B0EAA: MORTAR (VESSEL)
A fragment from the rim of a cast and turned leaded copper alloy vessel, most probably dating to the Medieval period. Given the thickness and the weight of the fragment it is most likely to be from a small domestic mortar like vessel. None of the surfaces are decorated but all have several scratches and abrasions. Given the small size of the fragment an estimate of vessel size is not possible - however it is likely to be fairly large (having a diameter in excess of 20cm) The fragmnent measures: 7.86mm thick, 64.28mm in length, 23.59mm in width and weigh 43.2 grams

HESH-8AB892: BUTTON
A cast copper alloy button of post medieval date (1550-1750). The button is circular in plan and D shaped in cross section with a central projecting nipple or knop. The front face of the button is undecorated. The reverse is flat and a scar at the mid-point is present where a appied wire hoop was attached. The button measures: 4.65mm thick, 13.89mm in diameter and weigh 3.2 grams

HESH-8A7BFE: SHOT
One spherical lead alloy shot / ball of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball it is most likely to be from a pistol. The shot is sub spherical in shape with an uneven surface and has grooves consistent with a cartridge. It has clear casting seams and trimmed casting sprues from the mould. There is no evidence of the shot having been fired. They are a mid-grey colour with abraded powdery patinated surface. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The pistol ball measures: 10.25mm in height, 10.3mm in diameter and weigh 6.7 grams

GLO-78A2AE: COIN WEIGHT
A Post-Medieval square copper-alloy coin weight dating to the late 16th century AD. Obverse: figure standing holding a halberd in his left hand and a royal orb in his right. The monarch separates the letters 'H D', all contained within a beaded border. Reverse: a hand with the letters H to the left and F to the right. This coin weight was made in Antwerp, probably by Hans Foncq (AD1577 - 1603), and was for the Hungarian dukat/ducat (see Withers and Withers 1995: 23).

HESH-020068: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Two (2) thumbnail scrapers of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). Both scrapers have been burnt and potentially reused as pot boilers now having a friable granular crazed surface. Both scrapers are formed of broad oval shaped tertiary flakes. The dorsal faces have several broad removals / flake facets most probably caused by other flakes being removed for tool production. Around the edges are areas of dense neat regular well applied secondary retouch . This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge that extends around three sides of the flake (in a horse-shoe shape). The form of retouch on the dorsal face is best described as being short stepped and abrupt. Little or no retouch is applied to the edges on the ventral face although abrasion and spalling limit visibility. This type of scraper is the most common type of tool found within flint assemblages of later Neolithic date, being a multi-function cutting and scraping tool which were infrequently hafted. The smaller of the two scrapers could possibly be interpretted as a tip of a knife or fabricator, although the retouch best fits with recording as a thumbnail scraper. The scrapers measure: 1. 32.8mm length, 27.9mm wide, 9.7mm thick and weighs 10.60 grams. 2. 27.1mm length, 21.9mm wide, 10.4mm thick and weighs 7.20 grams.

HESH-FC7FE1: HARNESS PENDANT
A cast copper alloy enamelled harness pendant of probable 14th-century (c.1250 - c.1450) date. The pendant is broken and heavily abraded / eroded and corroded - originally it was an elaborate triangular shape (heater shield) in plan and is sub-rectangular (D shaped) in cross-section. The edges of the front face are slightly bevelled and the profile of the pendant is slightly bowed (convex). On the top of the pendant is an integrally cast suspension loop which is set at 90 degrees to the plain of the pendant; it is would have been fixed to a hinged mount. A hinged mount was found very nearby and it is highly likely that these two elements were once conjoined. All of the detail on the pendant is lost. The harness pendant is a light green colour with broken and abraded patina which covers most surfaces. Where abrasion has occurred due to movement in the ploughsoil a light active green corrosion is present. Similar shield-shaped horse-harness pendants have been dated to the middle of the medieval period specifically the 14th century (see Griffiths: 1986: Horse Harness Pendants. Finds Research Group Data Sheet 5). The pendants pieces measure: 18.44mm in length, 13.95mm in width, is 5.38mm thick across the suspension stud and 1.42mm thick across plate. The pendant weighs 1.9 grams. The small harness suspension mount it rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It has two integrally cast studs on the reverse and the lower edge is split to accommodate the harness pendant. A transverse hole pierces the bifurcated terminals and would have held an axis bar. The mount is a similar colour and has the same patina as the pendant. It was possibly once gilded but the majority of this has since been removed It measures 26.14mm in length, 8.84mm in width, is 5.81mm thick across the suspension stud and 1.24mm thick across plate. The pendant weighs 1.8 grams. They have a combined bulk weight of 3.7 grams

HESH-FAD3AE: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast ridge around the internal and external edges. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 6.41mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with radiating ribs, extending from the hole to the external edge with single raised pellets between each rib; this pattern is majorly dented and therefore the patterns are unclear. The lower face has a similar design although the pellets are arranged on the external edge. The spindle whorl is a white colour with an even but eroded surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Medieval period although this example has a very high bi-convex profile. The whorl measures 26.66mm in diameter, is 6.97mm thick. It weighs 22.0 grams

HESH-FA8F56: SPINDLE WHORL
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and bi-convex in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set on centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.97mm. The upper face is decorated with radiating ribs terminating in rounded pellets; the ribs extend from the central hole to the external edge covering the entire upper face. The lower face is decorated with raised annulet shaped pellets positioned within a wedge shaped panel; these panels conjoin and cover the entire reverse surface. The spindle whorl is a white colour with an even but eroded surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Medieval period although this example has a very high bi-convex profile. The whorl measures 27.86mm in diameter, is 7.37mm thick. It weighs 26.7 grams

HESH-F97CFE: AWL
Seven (7) abraded tertiary debitage waste flakes struck from a prepared cores of later Mesolithic and possibly Neolithic date (4000-2000 BC). All of the flakes have been retouched to form piercing artefact types associated with awls. All are irregular in shape but share similar pointed triangular shaped wedges many created with burin like removal flakes. All have been reworked on the upper dorsal faces and most have flaking / removals in multiple directions. All seven of the flakes have retouch applied on at least one long edge which creates the point. The majority of this retouch is neat and well formed being best described as short, sub-parallel or scaled and either abrupt or semi-abrupt. The extent and competency of this retouch varies. The flint is mostly a mid-grey colour. The flakes measure: 1. 44.6mm length, is 22.7mm wide and 5.8mm thick; it weighs 4.49 grams. 2. 30.8mm length, is 27.5mm wide and 7.1mm thick; it weighs 5.19 grams. 3. 26.0mm length, is 20.3mm wide and 5.3mm thick; it weighs 2.57 grams. 4. 31.0mm length, is 18.8mm wide and 6.3mm thick; it weighs 2.04 grams. 5. 23.8mm length, is 20.6mm wide and 7.4mm thick; it weighs 2.14 grams. 6. 26.4mm length, is 16.2mm wide and 4.0mm thick; it weighs 1.20 grams. 7. 20.3mm length, is 16.1mm wide and 3.6mm thick; it weighs 1.21 grams.

HESH-F91C56: SHOT
Two spherical lead alloy shot / ball of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball they are most likely to be from a pistol. The shot are sub spherical in shape with an even surface. One has clear casting seams and trimmed casting sprues from the mould. There is no evidence of the shot having been fired. They are a mid-grey colour with abraded powdery patinated surface. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The pistol ball measures: 11.85mm in diameter and weigh 3.2 grams 87.6mm in diameter and weigh 3.5 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 6.7 grams

HESH-F9140E: FLAKE
Three abraded tertiary debitage waste flakes struck from a prepared core of Neolithic date (4000-2000 BC). The three flakes are broadly a rectangular shape in plan and both have various opposing removals on the upper dorsal faces. All three flakes have retouch applied to the one surviving original long edge on the dorsal face only; here it creates a crescent shaped removal which is reworked with retouch that is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The extent and competency of this retouch varies. Such notches are associated with functional tools to strip material from a curved surface such as arrow shafts or tool handles. The flint is a mid-grey colour. The flakes measure: 1. 26.7mm length, is 23.0mm wide and 5.2mm thick; it weighs 3.50 grams. 2. 30.4mm length, is 18.1mm wide and 5.6mm thick; it weighs 2.95 grams. 3. 26.2mm length, is 14.3mm wide and 4.7mm thick; it weighs 1.42 grams.

HESH-F8FC1C: SHOT
One lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). From a small musket or more likely carbine - the shot circular in shape with an uneven surface and a flattened face due to collision. The ball exhibits no casting seams or trimmed casting sprues and is severely deformed as a consequence of firing. The colour of the ball varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The carbine ball measures: 17.88mm in diameter, 5.22mm in thickness and weigh 9.5 grams

HESH-F8D2BB: SHOT
Six lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). F=Likely from a small musket or carbine- the shot is sub spherical in shape with an uneven surface. All of the balls have been fired, none exhibit casting seams or exhibit seam casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white and the weight is unusually light. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Carbine balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The Musket balls measure: 19.90mm in diameter and weighs 29.9 grams 18.64mm in diameter and weighs 25.0 grams 19.71mm in diameter and weighs 31.1 grams 17.60mm in diameter and weighs 24.5 grams 17.49mm in diameter and weighs 22.3 grams 20.22mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick and weighs 13.8 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 146.6 grams

HESH-F89F3D: SHOT
Seven lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). F=Likely from a small musket or carbine- the shot is sub spherical in shape with an even surface. None of the balls have been fired, however four exhibit casting and three exhibit seam casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white and the weight is unusually light. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Carbine balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The Carbine balls measure: 14.25mm in diameter and weighs 9.5 grams 14.07mm in diameter and weighs 13.9 grams 13.58mm in diameter and weighs 11.8 grams 12.94mm in diameter and weighs 13.4 grams 13.30mm in diameter and weighs 11.7 grams 13.35mm in diameter and weighs 11.4 grams 13.21mm in diameter and weighs 11.5 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 83.2 grams

HESH-F891D9: BLADE
Two abraded tertiary debitage waste flakes struck from a core during the later Mesolithic period (6500-3500 BC). The two blades are broadly a rectangular shape in plan and both have distinctive dorsal crests. In both cases the retouch has been applied to the one surviving original long edge on the dorsal face only; here it creates a crescent shaped removal which is reworked with retouch that is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. Such notches are associated with functional tools to strip material from a curved surface such as arrow shafts or tool handles. The flint is a mid-grey colour. The blades measure: 1. 26.7mm length, is 11.9mm wide and 4.2mm thick; it weighs 2.02 grams. 2. 24.8mm length, is 15.8mm wide and 5.6mm thick; it weighs 2.15 grams.

HESH-F7BC16: SHOT
Eight lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). F=Likely from a musket - the shot is sub spherical in shape with an even surface. None of the balls have been fired or exhibit casting seam or trimmed casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white and the weight is unusually light. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The Musket balls measure: 16.75mm in diameter and weighs 26.7 grams 16.05mm in diameter and weighs 25.1 grams 17.76mm in diameter and weighs 28.2 grams 17.15mm in diameter and weighs 27.2 grams 19.02mm in diameter and weighs 34.8 grams 16.06mm in diameter and weighs 23.2 grams 15.94mm in diameter and weighs 21.1 grams 15.96mm in diameter and weighs 23.6 grams They have a combined bulk weight of 209.9 grams

HESH-E70588: ARROWHEAD
An incomplete tang / long barb from a late Neolithic oblique (British oblique) flint arrowhead. This arrowhead has been knapped from a pale mid grey coloured piece of flint. It is broadly rectangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The head of the arrowhead is lost through a modern break. The external long edge of the tang has been worked and shaped on only the dorsal face. The retouch applied is best described as scaled, short and semi-abrupt. Similar flint oblique arrowheads are associated with Grooved pottery of the later Neolithic 3000 - 2100 BC (Butler 2005: 158-160 after Green: 1980). The fragment measures 17.7mm in length, 16.1mm maximum width, is 5.4mm thick and weighs 1.60 grams.

HESH-E6F76C: ARROWHEAD
An incomplete tang / long barb from a late Neolithic oblique (British oblique) flint arrowhead. This arrowhead has been knapped from a pale mid grey coloured piece of flint. It is broadly rectangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The head of the arrowhead is lost through a modern snap. The external long edge of the tang has been worked and shaped on both the ventral and dorsal faces. The retouch applied is best described as scaled, short and semi-abrupt. Similar flint oblique arrowheads are associated with Grooved pottery of the later Neolithic 3000 - 2100 BC (Butler 2005: 158-160 after Green: 1980). The fragment measures 26.5mm in length, 10.4mm maximum width, is 4.6mm thick and weighs 1.30 grams.

HESH-E6E045: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly triangular shape in plan and oval shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to the one surviving original long edge on the dorsal face only and is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid-brown colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 24.4mm length, is 15.7mm wide and 3.7mm thick; it weighs 1.80 grams.

HESH-E6CEA6: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively narrow blade of mid grey coloured flint; the upper edge is lost. In plan the knife fragment is broadly rectangular and in cross section it is a sub-oval shape. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill; it is best described as short scaled and semi-abrupt. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The knife measures 14.9mm length, 17.1mm width, is 3.1mm thick and weighs 1.27 grams.

HESH-E6AF84: FLAKE
A snapped piece of tertiary debitage The flake is snapped along its upper edge having been struck from a prepared core. The butt, striking platform and bulb of percussion are all present on the ventral face. The ventral face is also reworked with a deliberate thin blade like flake being removed to form a cutting edge / facet on one long edge, which is further worked with neat parallel sided low angled short removals. The opposing long edge has similar retouch again applied on the ventral edge. The flake is most likely to have been used as either a knife, scraper or possibly some form of projectile point. The flake measures 19.4mm length, is 23.2mm wide and 5.5mm thick; it weighs 2.76 grams.

HESH-E67437: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a broad flake of mid grey coloured flint. In plan the knife fragment is broadly rectangular and in cross section it is a similar sub-oval shape. The ventral face is struck from the opposing direction to the work on the dorsal face and is typical of Neolithic flake based working. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill; it is best described as short scaled and abrupt. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil and it is likely that the flint has been reused as a pot boiler. The flake has been identified as a knife based on the heavily worked serrated cutting edge on one face. The knife measures 26.2mm length, 17.1mm width, is 7.6mm thick and weighs 4.67 grams.

HESH-E6632D: KNIFE
A fragment from the tip of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively narrow blade of mid brown coloured flint. In plan the knife fragment is broadly rectangular and in cross section it is a similar sub-oval shape. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill; it is best described as short scaled and abrupt. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic. The knife measures 15.6mm length, 11.4mm width, is 5.9mm thick and weighs 1.18 grams.

HESH-E46CED: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively narrow blade of mid brown coloured flint; both the upper and lower terminals are lost what is present is reworked / retouched on one edge only. In plan the knife fragment is broadly rectangular and in cross section it is a similar sub-oval shape. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill; it is best described as short scaled and semi-abrupt. The opposite long edge has a ground V shaped cutting edge applied. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, the ground edge is very unusual. The knife measures 20.8mm length, 19.3mm width, is 6.4mm thick and weighs 3.80 grams.

HESH-E410ED: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively narrow blade of mid brown coloured flint. It is reworked around the marginal edge of the dorsal face. The ventral face is not worked. In plan the knife fragment is broadly D shaped and in cross section it is a similar sub-oval shape. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied around the edges with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill; it is best described as short scaled and semi-abrupt. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, in that it can be used as a scraper / fabricator and also be described as a knife. The present snapped form is very similar to that of thumbnail scrapers The knife measures 16.4mm length, 15.6mm width, is 5.5mm thick and weighs 2.16 grams.

HESH-E402CC: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively narrow blade of mid grey coloured flint. It is extensively worked on both the ventral and dorsal faces. In plan the knife fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and in cross section it is a similar sub-oval shape. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied around the edges with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, in that it can be used as a scraper / fabricator and also be described as a knife. The knife measures 15.9mm length, 15.4mm width, is 4.0mm thick and weighs 1.02 grams.

HESH-E3F718: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively thick blade of mid grey coloured flint. It is extensively worked on the upper (dorsal ) face. The reverse (ventral) face is unworked but shows conchoidal ripples. In plan the knife fragment is broadly rectangular in shape and in cross section it is D shaped. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied around the edges with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, in that it can be used as a scraper / fabricator and also be described as a knife. The knife measures 24.0mm length, 15.6mm width, is 4.7mm thick and weighs 2.90 grams.

HESH-E3D92B: KNIFE
A fragment of a snapped knapped flint knife blade of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age date. The knife is formed from a relatively thick blade of mid brown coloured flint. It is extensively worked on the upper (dorsal ) face. The reverse (ventral) face is unworked but shows conchoidal ripples. In plan the knife fragment is broadly D shaped and in cross section it is also D shaped. The working reworking and retouch on the dorsal face is detailed and well applied; it is most heavily applied around the edges with small rounded regular flakes being removed; this flaking is very compact and neat being achieved with great skill. There are several areas of recent damage from movement in the ploughsoil. The purpose / function of this tool is problematic, in that it can be used as a scraper / fabricator and also be described as a knife. Similar examples from Wales and the Marches have been described as 'slug knives' in that they are shaped broadly like large slugs. The scraper measures 21.5mm length, 25.8mm width, is 10.1mm thick and weighs 4.62 grams.

HESH-E383D3: FABRICATOR
An incomplete fabricator or possibly the remains of a snapped flint knife blade of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator is formed on an oval sectioned rod of knapped flint - which has been substantially worked on both ventral and dorsal faces. The flaking present can be described as invasive stepped and low angled. The entire external cutting edges are ground with significant pressure damage on the cutting edge from use. Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be fashioned in the later Neolithic period. The flake measures: 23.4mm length, 17.9mm wide, is 9.2mm high and weighs 5.70 grams

HESH-E371CB: FABRICATOR
A fabricator of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator is formed on a triangular sectioned rod of knapped flint - which has possibly been reused as a pot boiler as the surface is a mid-grey colour with areas of cracking due to heat. The ventral face shows clear conchoidal ripples and a small striking platform is present on the distal terminal of the ventral face. Both long edges of the dorsal face have been retouched and both exhibit significant ground pressure damage on the cutting edge from use. Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be fashioned in the later Neolithic period. The flake measures: 43.6mm length, 21.8mm wide, is 14.2mm high and weighs 11.54 grams

HESH-E35C65: FABRICATOR
A fabricator of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator is formed on a triangular sectioned rod of knapped flint - one face of which is covered with mid-cream yellow cortex. The ventral face shows clear conchoidal ripples however the bulb of percussion and striking platform has been removed. A series of shallow transverse pressure flakes have been removed from the mid-point of the ventral face. The dorsal face has one single long edge retouched. This is best described as being short, stepped and semi-abrupt. There is also alot of ground pressure damage on the cutting edge from use. Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be fashioned in the later Neolithic period. The flake measures: 36.9mm length, 17.7mm wide, is 13.4mm high and weighs 9.13 grams

HESH-E29F15: FABRICATOR
A fabricator of uncertain date but most probably from the late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date. The fabricator seems to have been formed on a large section of reworked Mesolithic core. The ventral face shows clear conchoidal ripples however the bulb of percussion and striking platform has been removed. The dorsal face has a series of relic blade removal scars and the long edges have been retouched. In plan the flint is broadly triangular and it is D shaped / sub-triangular in cross section; being almost rod like in nature. The dorsal side has been shaped by the removal of numerous shallow pressure flakes across its entire surface and finished by the removal of a large number of very small pressure flakes along both margins and the thin proximal end to produce a sharp edge. A small retouched flaking area is present on the opposite distal end. All the retouch can be described as being long, stepped and semi-abrupt. Dr Kevin Leahy states 'fabricators are difficult to date and a wide range must be suggested.' Therefore, a date of Early Mesolithic to late Bronze Age 10000 BC to 800 BC. From the assemblage this is from it is likely to be a reworked later mesolithic core fashioned in the later Neolithic period. The flake measures: 59.5mm length, 25.9mm wide, is 15.6mm high and weighs 15.50 grams

HESH-A9FEE6: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a side scraper. The flake is broadly an oval in plan and lentoid shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to only the dorsal face on a single crescentic edge; it is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a grey brown colour with a very distinctive white and brown area of banding through the centre. Although the flint is of good quaility it may be considered to be a banded chert. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 32.1mm length, is 10.5mm wide and 10.6mm thick; it weighs 5.29 grams.

HESH-A9EF87: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a notched cutting edged scraper. The flake is broadly a rectangular shape in plan and D shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to only the dorsal face on both long edges; it is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid brown black colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 20.2mm length, is 10.8mm wide and 3.4mm thick; it weighs 0.81 grams.

HESH-A9E06E: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly an oval shape in plan and D shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to only the dorsal face and along the curved crescent shaped cutting edge; it is best described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a pale grey white colour with a coarse and granulated surface suggesting that the artefact maybe formed on a chert. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 27.7mm length, is 19.5mm wide and 7.9mm thick; it weighs 3.88 grams.

HESH-A9D1B3: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly a pointed triangular shape in plan and oval shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to both the ventral and dorsal faces. In form the artefact is almost a projectile point or arrow head. The retouch is applied to the two long angular cutting edges and is best described as long, sub-parallel and low angled. The flint is a pale grey white colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 26.6mm length, is 19.2mm wide and 6.9mm thick; it weighs 3.89 grams.

HESH-A9C00B: FLAKE
An abraded primary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly a pointed oval shape in plan and D shaped in cross section. The majority of the retouch has been applied on the dorsal face and cuts through and encorporates an area of 50% cortex. The white cortex is chalk derived and is a mid cream white colour. The retouch forms one long curved cutting edge and can be described as short, parallel and semi-abrupt. In one area this retouch is almost ground/ The flint is a mid- grey black colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 33.8mm length, is 22.1mm wide and 7.6mm thick; it weighs 5.61 grams.

HESH-A9ADE9: FLAKE
An abraded secondary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly a pointed oval shape in plan and D shaped in cross section. The majority of the retouch has been applied on the dorsal face and cuts through an area of 20% cortex. The white cortex is chalk derived and is a mid cream white colour. The retouch forming the two cutting edges can be described as short, parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid- grey black colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 37.2mm length, is 22.0mm wide and 8.8mm thick; it weighs 5.29 grams.

HESH-A99D95: FLAKE
An abraded primary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and section. The flake has been struck from a prepared core and the butt shows a distinct working platform. The ventral face has a bulbar scar and conchoidal ripples. The majority of the retouch has been applied on the dorsal face and cuts through an area of 80% cortex. The white cortex is chalk derived and is a mid cream white colour. The retouch forming the cutting edge can be described as long, parallel and low angled. The flint is a mid- grey black colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 26.9mm length, is 24.5mm wide and 6.6mm thick; it weighs 5.58 grams.

HESH-A98547: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and section. The flake has been worked in multiple directions and the dorsal and ventral faces of one long edge have been retouched to create a scrapping and cutting edge. The majority of the retouch has been applied on the dorsal face and can be described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt; that on the ventral is long parallel, and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid- grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 33.6mm length, is 21.7mm wide and 6.9mm thick; it weighs 4.97 grams.

HESH-92FC13: FLAKE
An abraded tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and section. The form of the flake is almost blade like. The upper and lower edges are lost through snapping. One long edge has been retouched to create a scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch has been applied on the dorsal face and can be described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid- grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 27.9mm length, is 20.9mm wide and 6.5mm thick; it weighs 4.06 grams.

HESH-92EFAE: FLAKE
An abraded secondary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and is D-shaped in section; a very mid cream coloured cortex is present on the dorsal face. The form of the flake is almost blade like. The lower edge is lost through snapping. One long edge has been retouched to create a scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch has been applied on the ventral face and can be described as short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a mid- brown colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 26.9mm length, is 19.6mm wide and 7.1mm thick; it weighs 4.79 grams.

HESH-92DB1A: FLAKE
An abraded secondary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly triangular with a serpantine point at one end. It is D-shaped in section; a very mid cream coloured cortex is present on the right hand edge of the dorsal face. The upper edge is lost through snapping. The flake has a crescent shaped edge which has been retouched to create a scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, scaled and semi-abrupt. It has been very well applied. The flint is a mid-greycolour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 21.3mm length, is 14.6mm wide and 6.2mm thick; it weighs 1.71 grams.

HESH-92B22D: FLAKE
An abraded primary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly triangular with a serpantine point at one end. It is D-shaped in section; a very mid cream coloured cortex is present on the right hand edge of the dorsal face. The flake has a crescent shaped edge which has been retouched to create a scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, sub-parallel and abrupt being applied on the dorsal and ventral faces with a hard hammer. The flint is a mid-brown colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 36.3mm length, is 16.0mm wide and 4.0mm thick; it weighs 2.11 grams.

HESH-929E2C: FLAKE
An abraded secondary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular shaped in plan and in section i; a very mid cream coloured cortex is present on the lower right hand face of the dorsal face. The flake has a crescent shaped edge which has been retouched to create a unorganised scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped and semi-abrupt being applied on the dorsal face. The flint is a light grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 35.4mm length, is 23.3mm wide and 5.9mm thick; it weighs 3.85 grams.

HESH-928441: FLAKE
An abraded primary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly D shaped in plan and in section it is triangular; a very light grey coiloured cortex is present on the dorsal face. The flake has a long crescent shaped edge which has been retouched to create a compact scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped abrupt being applied on the dorsal face. The flint is a light grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 26.9mm length, is 14.1mm wide and 10.1mm thick; it weighs 3.23 grams.

HESH-927919: FLAKE
A tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly D shaped in plan and in section it isrectangular; there is no cortex. The flake has a long crescent shaped edge which has been retouched to create a compact scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped abrupt being applied on the dorsal face.The other edge has a distinctive hinge fracture from being deliberately snapped. The flint is a grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 15.1mm length, is 28.5mm wide and 6.2mm thick; it weighs 2.98 grams.

HESH-926AD5: FLAKE
A tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly D shaped in plan and in section it is crested; there is no cortex. Both the long edges of the flake has been retouched to create a compact scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped, semi-abrupt. For the curved edge it is applied from the dorsal face, however, for the opposite edge it is applied from the ventral. The flint is a grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 21.7mm length, is 17.8mm wide and 5.1mm thick; it weighs 1.86 grams.

HESH-923E2D: FLAKE
A tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) which has been utilised to form a side and end scraper. The flake is broadly D shaped in plan and in section; there is no cortex. The curved edge of the flake has been retouched to create a compact scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped, semi-abrupt. There is no retouch on the ventral face. The flint is a mid-brown orange colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measures 26.1mm length, is 15.4mm wide and 5.9mm thick; it weighs 2.50 grams.

HESH-922216: FLAKE
Two secondary debitage waste flakes of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) both of which have been utilised to form scrapers. Both flakes are broadly D shaped in plan and in section; small areas along one edge are covered with mid grey white chalk derrived cortex. The curved edge of both flakes have been retouched to create a compact scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped, semi-abrupt. There is no retouch on the ventral face. One flint is a brown-grey colour whilst the other is a light grey white. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flakes measure: 1. 23.8mm length, is 28.7mm wide and 6.3mm thick; it weighs 4.39 grams. 2. 26.0mm length, is 23.3mm wide and 4.8mm thick; it weighs 3.18 grams.

HESH-91569F: FLAKE
A broad primary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly D shaped in plan and in section; the 90% of the dorsal face is covered with mid grey white chalk derrived cortex. The flake has been removed from a prepared core and a prepared striking platform can be seen on the butt and bulbar scar on the ventral face. The terminal end of the flake has been retouched along its D shaped edge to create a compact scrapping and cutting edge. The retouch can be described as short, stepped, abrupt. There is no retouch on the ventral face. The flint is a dark-grey colour. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flake measures 41.3mm length, is 29.7mm wide and 11.4mm thick; it weighs 16.27 grams.

HESH-913E76: FLAKE
A broad tertiary debitage waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC) utilised to form a scraper. The flake is broadly D shaped in plan and in sectionthere is no cortex present. Both the ventral and dorsal faces are knapped and exhibit broad flake removals, suggesting that this may be considered to be a core of sorts. The long crescentic edge is crudely retouched from both sides with short, stepped semi-abrupt retouch applied imprecisesly creating a poor or disordered cutting or scraping edge. The flint is a light-grey colour. It is likely that this secorndary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The flake measures 49.8mm length, is 27.3mm wide and 10.9mm thick; it weighs 13.62 grams.

HESH-910212: BLADE
A long broad blade like flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2500 BC). The blade is broadly rectangular in plan and in section with a distinct 'backed' dorsal ridge - it is from the secondary preparation of a core. A very small area of mid-cream coloured cortex is present on the dorsal face. The ventral face shows conchoidal ripples but the bulb of percussion and striking platform have been removed through snapping. Both long edges and the tip have been extensively retouched. The dorsal face has also had significant areas of retouch. This level of retouch is unusual on blades - and it is possible that this artefact is formed on a Mesolithic blade which has been reused in the Neolithic. Both long edges and the tip have been retouched with very fine regular indirect percussion applied to form serrated cutting and scraping edges. The retouch at this point is best described as short, parallel sided semi-abrupt working. The flint is a light-brown colour with dark grey inclusions and is unlikely to have been sourced locally. When held to the light it is translucent. The blade measures 29.7mm length, is 14.8mm wide and 3.6mm thick; it weighs 1.72 grams.

HESH-900E37: BLADE
A long broad blade like flake of probable later Mesolithic date (5500 - 3500 BC). The blade is broadly rectangular in plan and in section with a distinct 'backed' dorsal ridge - it is from the secondary preparation of a core. A large area of mid-cream coloured cortex is present at one edge of the dorsal face. The ventral face shows conchoidal ripples but the bulb of percussion and striking platform have been removed through snapping. One of the long edges has been retouched - the left hand edge has very fine regular indirect percussion applied to form a compact area creating a serrated cutting and scraping edge. The retouch at this point is best described as short, parallel sided abrupt working. At a point above this area of distinct working he ventral face has also been retouched with a hard hammer creating a slight denticulated cutting edge. The right hand long edge has not been retouched. The flint is a mid-brown colour with dark grey inclusions and is unlikely to have been sourced locally The blade measures 41.5mm length, is 19.6mm wide and 4.7mm thick; it weighs 4.20 grams

HESH-8F9C01: CORE
A squat core fragment dating to the later Mesolithic period (6500 - 3500 BC). The core is rectangular in profile and irregular in plan. A single distinct dressed knapping platform is present and there are several areas of multiple blade removals in a single direction .The flint is an unusual mid-reddish-brown colour with a rich toffee like surface patina; an area of modern damage revealing a mid grey core colour. An area of mid grey cream cortex is present on one edge. The flint has been heavily rolled in the ploughsoil and all surfaces are abraded. This collection is from an assemblage of later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic flintworking. The core measures 25.9mm in length, 20.0mm width, is 14.9mm high and weighs 9.33 grams.

HESH-8F7BF9: DEBITAGE
A fragment of tertiary flint waste / debitage or possibly a broken tool / lithic implement of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The artefact is formed on a broad flake with the majority of the knapped flakes being applied to the upper / dorsal face. The reverse / ventral shows a clear bulbar scar and conchoidal ripples emanating from a prepared platform. The dorsal has a series of long flake removal scars and both the long edges are retouched with irregular unorganised secondary working. The tip is snapped and the break is unpatinated. The flint is an unusual mid-reddish-brown colour with a rich toffee like surface patina. This collection is from an assemblage of later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic flintworking. The flake measures: 28.1mm length, 27.9mm width, is 5.4mm thick and weighs 4.33 grams

HESH-8F48CA: DEBITAGE
Three (3) fragments of secondary flint waste / debitage of Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). All of the flakes are from secondary phase of working / flaking and are a direct result of preparation of flint tools. Most show clear signs of direct hard hammer knapping and the majority have been removed with minimal loss of flint from the nodule / core. The cortex is all mid grey white colour and the majority is chalk derived. All three pieces are an unusual mid-reddish-brown colour with a rich toffee like surface patina. This collection is from an assemblage of later Mesolithic and the Early Neolithic flintworking. Largest flake measures: 37.8mm length, 26.0mm width, is 9.1mm thick and weighs 6.78 grams Smallest flake measures: 19.4mm length, 12.1mm width, is 8.3mm thick and weighs 1.62 grams Bulk weight: 9.91 grams.

HESH-7F98F4: GUNFLINT
A small rectangular gun flint probably from a small handgun / firearm / pocket pistol of post medieval - modern date (1700-1850 AD). The flint is sub-square in plan and trapezoidal in profile and section. The flint is a light mottled grey colour. The dorsal face has been knapped / worked on all four sides; this work consists of creating sloping edges to give it a trapezoidal side view. The long edges are also retourched / trimmed with neat parallel sided removals. The ventral face retains the waves emanating outwards from the point of impact, but the bulb of percussion has been removed. The flint is unabraded suggesting it hasn't been used. The mottled grey nature of the flint suggests that it was produced locally rather than from the industrial knapping centres in Norfolk / Suffolk which is black with fewer impurities / inclusions. The flint measures 18.4mm length, 14.3mm width, is 5.4mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams

HESH-7F4459: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
A near complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2200-1800 BC) This arrowhead has been knapped from a mottled mid grey coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The arrowhead has been knapped using a number of different techniques, including direct and indirect percussion, as well as pressure / ripple / invasive flaking. It is broadly symmetrical in shape with one barb and the tang being complete. The other barb is broken close to the body of the arrowhead by a clean break or snap. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been retouched to create sharp edges. One face of the arrowhead has received more reworking than the other and a large number of retouch scars are present. There are several overhanging scars and hinge fractures which might also suggest that the source of the flint is not of the best quality - most likely from a riverine derived flint pebble. Similar flint barb and tanged arrowheads are associated with the Beaker phase of the Late / final Neolithic and Early Bronze Age c. 2500-1800BC. This example fits into the sub-classification of non-Fancy B&T arrowheads best described as Sutton types (Butler 2005: 162-165, after Green (1980). This example is best described as having pointed barbs and a squared tang (A/F). Sutton types usually weigh less than 8 grams with small length / breadth ratio. The arrowhead measures 19.1 mm in length, 14.6mm maximum width, is 3.2mm thick and weighs 0.8 grams.

HESH-D15048: WEIGHT
Lead weight, probably of post-medieval date (c. AD 1500 - 1800). The objects upper face is concave and roundly shaped in the body with a D-shaped section, and a rectangular extension at one end, presumably for suspension. The other face is flat with some intrusion from the extension along the surface. The weight is dark grey in colour with a white patina. It is 21.59mm in length and 14.58mm thick. It weighs 24.4g.

HESH-D08D47: WEIGHT
A lead weight, likely dating to the post medieval period. The weight is roughly cylindrical in plan. This surface expands from the top downwards, on the top surface is a hole going on to the object. The object has a great deal of abrasion and as a consequence the shape is deformed. The object measures 34.84mm high, has a length of 20.26, a width of 17.16 and weighs 86.6g.

HESH-D05309: WEIGHT
A lead weight, likely dating to the post medieval period. The weight is cylindrical in plan. This surface expands from the top downwards, on the top surface is a hole going on to the object. The object has some abrasion possessing two thin and long cuts across the surfaces sides and a scarred surface which has been created by wear. The object measures 46.43mm high, has a diameter of 19.30 and weighs 100.00g.

HESH-CFC988: CASTING WASTE
Lead alloy casting waste of uncertain date; most probably post medieval (1500-1800 AD). This fragment is from the neck (funnel / well) of a composite, probably two part, mould. The casting waste is conical; being oval in plan and D shaped in cross section. In profile the edges of the waste taper relatively evenly. This conical well descends into a rectangular runner which has been clipped at the junction of the well. The fragment is heavily abraded and so evidence of casting seams are lost. The casting waste is a grey colour. Casting waste is very hard to date in isolation but the patina and form might suggest a later medieval or more probably post medieval date. The casting waste measures: 22.49mm length; it measures 19.35mm wide and 1.59mm heigh and weighs 17.3 grams.

HESH-CF8149: BUTTON
A copper alloy composite three-piece button. It is biconvex, undecorated and hollow made from two sheets of copper alloy soldered together. It has a separate soldered circular section copper alloy wire loop. Reference: Read 2005, pg.25, no.81 Date: Medieval to Early Post Medieval - c. 1300 - 1700 Diameter: 16.06 mm Height: 13.98 mm Weight: 11.9 g

HESH-403596: CAME
A fragment of post medieval window came. The lead alloy artefact is very abraded, making its original shape hard to determine. Horizontally is a line of depression of the front face, this is feature is joined to a vertical faced T and parallel to it a line which form a cross shape. The rear is eroded with all but potruding feature of metal in the centre. The fragment measures 16.97mm in length, 13.34mm in width, and 5.06mm thick; weighs 3.23g.

HESH-3FD808: WEIGHT
Solid circular lead weight of probable medieval or post medieval date. It has a considerable degree of wear on both faces- on one a projecting rim is apparent and the surface is slightly dished / concave. The weight is a mid cream - grey colour. It measures 35.72mm in diameter and is 9.2mm thick; it weighs 64.61g.

HESH-3F6ABF: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a vertical cross with single pellets in each divided quarter. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a cream grey coloured surface patina. It is heavily abraded. Width: 14.15mm, Length: 16.49mm, Thickness: 2.44mm, Weight: 13.32 grams.

HESH-3F5689: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a vertical cross with single pellets in each quarter. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a cream grey coloured surface patina. Width: 22.37mm, Length: 23.09mm, Thickness: 3.95mm, Weight: 13.32 grams.

HESH-3F3DEA: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a vertical cross with single pellets within each angle. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a cream grey coloured surface patina. Width: 25.35mm, Length: 26.95mm, Thickness: 2.92mm, Weight: 12.05 grams.

HESH-3E7494: VESSEL
A copper alloy cast vessel leg / pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, of post-medieval date. A wide but tentative date of AD 1200-1600 can be given. The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with a sub conical shape, with a pronounced leg beneath. There is some swelling at the foot, although this is not clearly defined due to erosion and corrosion. The leg is not decorated and likely from a crude domestic vessel. The object has a length of 19.39mm, a width of 17.04mm and height of 22.02mm; it weighs 12.78 grams.

HESH-3DF6AE: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date, it has lost its external edges through movement in the ploughsoil. The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 25.32mm, Length: 26.59mm, Thickness: 1.92mm, Weight: 4.51 grams.

HESH-3DDDBC: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date, it has lost its external edges through movement in the ploughsoil..The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 20.89mm, Length: 24.16mm, Thickness: 2.56mm, Weight: 3.93 grams.

HESH-3DBF8D: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date, it has lost its external edges through movement in the ploughsoil..The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 22.85mm, Length: 24.59mm, Thickness: 2.13mm, Weight: 3.93 grams.

HESH-3C45F5: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date, it has lost its external edges through movement in the ploughsoil..The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 21.57mm, Length: 23.38mm, Thickness: 2.37mm, Weight: 2.44 grams.

HESH-3C23C4: COIN

HESH-3C0999: COIN

HESH-3BEA08: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date, it has lost its external edges through movement in the ploughsoil.The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 24.28mm, Length: 27.26mm, Thickness: 2.42mm, Weight: 4.22 grams.

HESH-3BC50B: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date; the coin has lost it's external edges through abrasion in the soil.The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 25.41mm, Length: 26.21mm, Thickness: 1.86mm, Weight: 4.88 grams.

HESH-2BD26C: VESSEL
Rim sherd of a thick walled earthen ware vessel of probable late medieval date (1350-1500). This sherd is relatively large and thick. It probably comes from the neck of a large storage jar or possibly a jug / flagon. The fabric is relatively soft with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, grit, iron stone and broken burnt pottery inclusions. The fabric colour is two-tone, the outer a mid orange oxidised and the inner (core) a mid grey. This two-tone effect has been caused by low temperatures within the kiln and is typical of early pottery. The outer surface of the vessel seems slightly burnished and has a mid yellowish green coloured glaze. This seems to be also splashed around the mount of the vessel. The diameter of the rim of the vessel can be estimated from its curvature - this would be approximately 16cm and represents 10% of the rim. The sherd measures 61.4mm width, is 55.8mm high. It is 11.3mm thick at the rim and 7.5mm thick across the side wall. It weighs 41.60 grams.

HESH-2BB631: VESSEL
Fragment from the rim of a cast leaded copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is worn and irregular in plan and bowed in profile. It is likely to be from the rim of a large dish, bowl, or cooking vessel. The vessel fragment is a mid-green colour with a polished patina which survives well on all surfaces. The underside is heavily 'brushed' but patinated suggesting that this occurred in antiquity. Due to the size of the fragment a projected diameter cannot be suggested. The fragment measures 48.1mm wide, 40.0mm high, is 6.0mm thick at the rim, and 2.0mm at the break on the lower edge; it weighs 34.29 grams.

HESH-EBB2A9: COIN
Heavily eroded copper alloy coin of Roman date, which has lost it's external edges on it's flan.The coin is most probably an As; with unknown emperor on obverse. Standing figure on reverse holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Width: 22.87mm, Length: 26.18mm, Thickness: 3.01mm, Weight: 6.29 grams.

HESH-EB83E7: COIN
Copper alloy coin of Roman date - most probably a dupondius or an As of an unknown emperor. The coin is heavily corroded and it is uncertain as to whom the emperor is. The reverse depicts a standing figure holding an unknown object in their right hand. The inscriptions are heavily worn and illegible. Diameter: 30.54mm, Thickness: 3.86mm, Weight: 17.38 grams.

HESH-AB12BE: VESSEL
2 Roman body sherd; wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is a body sherd, of a fabric similar to, or what is known as Severn Valley ware. This type of pottery was produced throughout the Roman Period, in the Severn Valley area, and typically consisted of jars, jugs, flagons, bowls and tankards. The sherds are abraded and worn so there are no visible diagnostic features to precisely date the object. The smaller sherd: Has a length of 23.4mm, a width of 22.51mm and a thickness of 6.28mm; it weighs 3.4 grams. The larger sherd: Has a length of 25.45mm, a width of 17.47mm and a thickness of 5.63mm; it weighs 2.8 grams. The bulk weight is 6.2 grams.

HESH-AA01B3: VESSEL
Roman body sherd; wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is a body sherd, of a fabric similar to, or what is known as Severn Valley ware. This type of pottery was produced throughout the Roman Period, in the Severn Valley area, and typically consisted of jars, jugs, flagons, bowls and tankards. It has a length of 26.62mm, a width of 15.44mm and a thickness of 7.45mm; it weighs 2.6 grams. The sherd is abraded and worn so there are no visible diagnostic features to precisely date the object.

HESH-A90411: VESSEL
An incomplete fragment from the handle of a Roman Severn Valley ware tankard. It is sub-rectangular in cross section, being 11.05 mm thick. The back is flat but the front has has a ribs running along its complete width. The handle curves outward along its length, it is also is slanted, being a rhombus in plan that measures 33.11mm high by 25.24mm wide. The fabric is a rich orange colour with frequent black stone / grit, sparse mid-brown coloured stone and sparse white quartz, the fabric is also mica rich and relatively soft. The sherd weighs 8.9 g.

HESH-A8B918: VESSEL
A copper ally cast pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, possibly post-medieval. A wide but tentative date of AD 1200-1600 can be given. The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with an outer rounded surface and on the inner surface a pronounced horizontal groove. There is no swelling at the foot, the leg processes in a narrowing manner. The back is concave and unornamented. The object has a length of 52.75mm, a thickness of 19.31mm and height of 47.35mm; it weighs 103.9 grams.

HESH-993F93: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable 17th century date (1550-1750). The fitting is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. The upper element has a cast design comprising a series of rounded knops and a central lis shaped projection. The upper plate is also pierced by several varying shaped holes four are decorative and arranged in a square with a diameter of 4.1mm. Two are functional and filled with the remains of corroded iron pins. The lower part of the fitting has a rectangular pierced hole 12.8mm length 6.2mm width. The upper surface is decorated with a series of punched crescent shapes arranged in geometric patterns. The upper surface also looks to have been gilded. The reverse face is plain and undecorated - the remains of patinated diagonal file marks are present. The strap fitting is a mid-green colour with even well-formed surface patina. In size and shape it is similar to a number of furniture mounts from the later 17th century - the rectangular hole might be the remains of a key-hole. However, it is possible that the fitting may have fixed to a leather strap and acted as a form of closing. The style of decoration indicates a 17th century date. The fitting measures: 55.6mm length, 35.9mm width, is 3.0mm thick and weighs 16.11 grams.

HESH-98F2B3: VESSEL
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy sheet vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1350 - 1650). The fragment comprises two sheets conjoined with four rolled sheet metal rivets. There is no evidence of roves on the rivets and they have been fixed by hammering their ends flat. Due to the size of the fragment it is difficult to ascertain the size or type of vessel. It is possible that they are from a sheet metal fitting / tool like a skimmer or possibly a strengthening or strap union related to a becket handle. Sandwiched between the leather sheets is what remains of an organic - black coloured material - possibly leather. The sheets are a mid green colour with a well formed patina - the edges show damage and small areas of light coloured active corrosion are present. The fragment measures 35.1mm length 24.8mm width and is 4.4mm thick. Each sheet is 1.3mm thick and the rivet measures 6.5mm diameter; the artefact weighs 6.91 grams

HESH-988AD6: VESSEL
Two fragments that conjoin along a single modern / recent break from the rim of a cast leaded copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is worn and irregular in plan and bowed in profile. It is likely to be from the rim of a large dish, bowl, or cooking vessel. The vessel fragment is a mid-green colour with a polished patina which survives well on all surfaces. Due to the size of the fragment a projected diameter cannot be suggested. The fragments measure 93.9mm wide, 18.9mm high, is 2.1mm thick at the rim, and 0.8mm at the break on the lower edge; it weighs 17.98 grams.

HESH-97952B: TOKEN
Lead alloy bi-face token later medieval - post medieval 1400-1650 The token is a light grey colour with a silver like corrosion product which maybe tin / white metal coating - or differential corrosion products from the soil. The front face is decorated with an irregular shape formed of angular lines. In form it is D shaped with a triangular projection from the front edge creating an irregular "bow tie" shape. A horizontal line divides the design. The reverse face is decorated with two diagonal lines which might be flags or possibly a bunch of keys. The token is a light grey colour with a powdery granular surface. Measurements: 18.5mm diameter, 2.7mm thick and weighs 3.98 grams.

HESH-97384F: COIN
Heavily worn and eroded silver half groat of later Tudor date - the style of the shield and the cross fourchee both indicate a coin of Elizabeth I - although this cannot be confirmed due to wear on the obverse which has removed the whole surface. There is possibly a date above the shield and with the eye of faith this reads 1574. Obverse: Lost [/. ]A Reverse: Square shield over long cross fourchee - date 1574??? Above shield [PO]SVI DEV [ADIVTOREM MEV]

HESH-56846A: VESSEL
A copper ally cast pot-leg, probably from a tripod cooking vessel, possibly post-medieval. A wide but tentative date of AD 1200-1600 can be given. The object consists of an almost complete pot leg with an outer rounded surface and on the inner surface a pronounced horizontal groove. There is no swelling at the foot, the leg processes in a narrowing manner. The back is concave and unornamented. The object has a length of 46.05mm, a thickness of 14.68mm and height of 44.63mm; it weighs 125.2 grams.

HESH-C7E7D1: BURIN
A snapped tertiary debitage blade utilised as a burin / graver / awl of Mesolithic date (5000 - 3000 BC). The tool consists of the upper part of a snapped blade and the striking platform, bulb of percussion and bulbar scar are present on ventral face. Several flake removals are present on the dorsal face - including a distinct blade removal struck from a prepared striking platform on the lower edge of the snapped blade. This removal / burin spall has left an angular projection on the lower edge of the bladelet. This projection would then have been used to prepare bone and antler tools by cutting (engraving) a distinct groove which aided their splitting (Butler 2003: 51-53). No other retouch is present. The blade is a mid grey colour with a thick white patina. These tools burins / gravers are common on sites of the Mesolithic period. The burin measures 12.1mm length; 14.2mm width; is 3.3mm thick and weighs 0.45 grams

HESH-C6BB4E: DEBITAGE
82 pieces / flakes of tertiary flint debitage of Neolithic date. All of the flakes within the group have been burnt in a fire - possibly suggesting this waste has been utilised as pot boilers. All have a white coloured patina which is crazed through heat cracking. None of edges have been reworked. They have a bulk weight of 190 grams The largest flake measures: 27.6mm length, 24.2mm width is 15.1mm thick and weighs 8.99 grams The Smallest flake measures: 10.6mm length, 11.4mm width is 2.4 thick and weighs 0.23 grams

HESH-859AD6: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
A large assemblage of smelted copper alloy droplets and of copper alloy metal working debris. As an assemblage this group is undatable having a variety of sizes, shapes and weight. It has been recovered from the plough-zone of the field and is therefore without secure context. However, this assemblage was recovered through systematic metal detecting near to two Roman scheduled monuments and as such may represent primary evidence of copper alloy working on the site. The dating of the material is problematic, as the site is near a Post Medieval historic battlefield which means it may not be Roman. Therefore it is almost impossible to accurately date the activity, it is nonetheless important that such density of material be recorded in some form. The Copper Alloy is all an oxidised green in colour with brown speckles. The material has also been abraded in the ploughsoil and spread across much of the detected area. The largest measures: 48.10mm in length, 28.41mm width and is 31.09mm in height; it weighs 125.4 grams. The smallest measures: 16.40mm in length snd a diameter of 6.27mm; it weighs 2.4 grams. The bulk weight is 208 grams

HESH-852585: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is ireregularly square in plan and is a deformed shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 4.42mm x 4.03mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds. The object measures: 18.82mm in length, 17.07mm width and is 9.04mm high; it weighs 15.9 grams.

HESH-850353: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is ireregularly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape and has a pertrusion of lead alloy on the upper surface; it has an internal diameter of 6.80mm x 6.50mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds. The object measures: 33.05mm in length, 26.97mm width and is 10.09mm high; it weighs 26.9 grams.

HESH-84D4E8: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly ovullar in plan and is D shaped in the cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a circular shape; it has an internal diameter of 5.95mm x 5.85mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds. The object measures: 21.99mm in length, 16.82mm width and is 12.04mm high; it weighs 22.5 grams.

HESH-8380BE: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and flat in cross section; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular square shape; it has an internal diameter of 3.88mm x 3.98mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds; yet the object does have resemblance to later Medieval and Post Medieval Spindle Whorls. The object measures: 17.80mm in length, 16.76mm width and is 4.04mm thick; it weighs 7.2 grams.

HESH-832AB5: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil and on one edge has been severely damaged. The central hole is a an irregular circle shape with a protrusion from the eroded edge; it has an internal diameter of 4.51mm x 9.47mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery), though it was found it close proximity to a concentrated area of Roman finds. The object measures: 23.67mm in length, 20.53mm width and is 7.66mm thick; it weighs 15.3 grams.

HESH-80E897: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
A large assemblage of cut lead sheet, smelted lead alloy droplets and fragments of metal working debris. As an assemblage this group is undatable having a variety of sizes, shapes and weight. It has been recovered from the plough-zone of the field and is therefore without secure context. However, this assemblage was recovered through systematic metal detecting near to two Roman scheduled monuments and as such may represent primary evidence of lead alloy working on the site. The dating of the material is problematic, as the site is near a historic battlefield and therefore it may represent material accumulated from the casting of shot. Finally, there are also a series of other lead alloy weights, spindle whorls and musket balls within the area. As such it is almost impossible to accurately date the activity, it is nonetheless important that such density of material be recorded in some form. Therefore the lead is all a mid-grey in colour and has varying patination commensurate with items of more than 300 years old. The material has also been abraded in the ploughsoil and spread across much of the detected area. The largest measures: 87.62mm in length, 66.88mm width and is 9.99mm thick; it weighs 245 grams. The smallest measures: 18.79mm in length, 7.92mm width and is 3mm thick; it weighs 2.3 grams. The bulk weight is 3491 grams

WAW-58D431: BROOCH
A cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch. The head has no wings and in plan is circular with the bow head protruding from it, forming a slight flange around the head. The bow head is a semi-circular cell either side with a long curvaceous triangular cell traveling down the side of the bow head. The reverse of the bow head has two perforated lugs which support a copper alloy axis bar. The upper edge of the bow head has a broken head plate. The spring and pin are missing. The bow is oval in section and at the apex of the curve has moulded decoration. This decoration is in the form of transverse ridges and grooves of varying thicknesses. This section of the bow is semi-circular. The lower portion of he bow is undecorated. The catchplate on the reverse is solid and incomplete. The brooch has a well-developed shiny mid grey/green coloured patina. It weighs 7.22g, and measures 10.54mm wide across the bow head and 38.1mm long. The brooch is a Trumpet-headed type. Trumpet brooches date to the 1st to 2nd century (Bayley and Butcher, 2004, 160-164). Bayley and Butcher (ibid) further class trumpet brooches into four groups, A,B, C and D. The recorded brooch appears to fall into Group B with the double lugs and headplate. A similar brooch is illustrated in Hattat (1987), No. 956. It can be further classified as a Mackreth (2011) Chap. 5, Part 2 Type 2.2b with a double lug on the reverse of the head and cells for enamel. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Hattat, R. 1987 Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford: Oxbow Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

HESH-1B7BB3: CORE
Three (3) burnt core fragments of probable Mesolithic date (6500-3500 BC). All have had blades struck from them in at least one direction. All have been burnt in a fire - possibly suggesting this waste has been utilised as pot boilers. All have a white coloured patina which is crazed through heat cracking. The largest core measures: 27.1mm length, 19.5mm width, is 11.2 mm thick and weighs 8.0 grams. The smallest core measures: 12.6mm length, 16.7mm width, is 9.6mm thick and weighs 1.9 grams. The three cores have a bulk weight of 12.3 grams

HESH-1B5CDB: BLADE
Five (5) snapped blade / bladelets of probable Mesolithic date (6500-3500 BC). All have been struck from larger prepared cores but their long edges have not been reworked. All have been burnt in a fire - possibly suggesting this waste has been utilised as pot boilers. All have a white coloured patina which is crazed through heat cracking. The largest blade measures: 19.5mm length, 16.5mm width, is 5.5mm thick and weighs 2.5 grams. The smallest blade measures: 11.0mm length, 13.3mm width, is 2.8mm thick and weighs 0.7 grams. The five microliths have a bulk weight of 6.8 grams

HESH-1B3DE2: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Two burnt later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2500 - 1500 BC) thumbnail scrapers formed on mid grey flakes of tertiary flint. The flake are broad and squat - originally being oval in plan but they are now both D shaped; in cross section they are broadly sub-rectangular. The flint flakes are well preserved - evidence for retouch or secondary working can be seen along the curved external edges of both the flakes. This retouch is short, sub-parallel and abrupt in nature. The retouch is well applied and controlled suggesting skill and competence. Both these scrapers have been burnt in a fire and have a crazed surface patina - their burning may possibly suggest that they were possibly reused as pot-boilers. Thumbnail scrapers are seen as being a utility domestic scraping tool; they frequently occur in assemblages dating to the beaker period - Late Neolithic and early Bronze Age. Dimensions: 1. 20.9mm length, 17.5mm width, 11.7mm thick and weighs 6.1 grams. 2. 21.7mm length, 19.1mm width, 9.1mm thick and weighs 3.9 grams.

GLO-F23E1A: COIN
An incomplete halfgroat of James I (1603-1625) Obverse: crowned Rose I D G [ROSA SI]N SPINA Reverse: Crowned Thistle TU[EATUR UNIT]A DEUS

GLO-F20AC7: COIN
Silver penny of Henry III Class 6c3 dated to 1217 Obverse: bust facing forwards holding sceptre HENRICVS R-EX Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle ABEL ON LVND[N]

GLO-F12668: BUCKLE
Copper alloy double looped buckle that has sub-oval frames with and inverted triangular projection on the forward edges and flanking the strap bar. Date 1550-1650

GLO-F0F259: COIN
A sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1593 Obverse: crowned bust facing left rose behind ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI Reverse: shield on long cross fourchée, 1593 above POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. Mint mark: tun

HESH-5A1696: KEY (LOCKING)
The bit element from a Roman copper alloy key of later 1st or early 2nd century AD date. The key is a tumbler-lock slide key and is incomplete, missing the upper stem and handle. The bit is rectangular in plan being cast in a U shape. All breaks are recent. From the lower edge three bits descend - being mostly broken at the junction with the bit. The break on the upper edge is recent and the stem is oval in cross section and changes shape to a rectangular section at junction with the bit. The surface is heavily corroded and worn with a pale-green patina with areas of bright-green corrosion and no applied decoration is now discernible on the key. Similar keys were found during excavations at Colchester (Crummy 1983: 126), no. 4150, found in an in situ destruction layer dating to AD 50-60, no. 4153, in a context dating to the mid-1st to mid-2nd century and no. 4154, in a c. early 2nd century pit. Other parallels were found during excavations in Exeter (Holbrook & Bidwell 1991: 253-254), no. 90, which is undated and especially no. 91, from a "late Military" context (around AD 70-75). Cf. also SF-9B5D66 on this database. A first or second century date range is suggested. This object has a length of 35.01mm, a width of 16.29mm and a thickness of 12.38mm; it weighs 19.0 grams. The bit element of key fits exactly with a previously recorded handle from the same field: HESH-087FDB https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/949087 and it is likely that the two were originally from the same artefact

HESH-5A03EE: VESSEL
A body sherd fragment from a Severn valley coarse ware vessel dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherd makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The fragment is irregular in shape and varied in size. The fabric is coarse with fine mica as well as black grit inclusions. The colour of the sherd varies from being a mid brown colour to a brighter orange colour. This object has a length of 25.4mm, a width of 22.31mm and a thickness of 7.88mm This object weighs 5.6 grams

HESH-59EC21: VESSEL
A sherd from the base of a Severn valley coarse ware vessel dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel; it is most likely to be a bowl or platter with the remains of part of the foot ring present. The fragment is irregular in shape and varied in size. The fabric is coarse with fine mica as well as black grit inclusions. The colour of the sherd varies from being a mid brown colour to a brighter orange colour. This object has a length of 50.44mm, a width of 40.3mm and a thickness of 15.28mm This object weighs 22.3 grams

HESH-098CE8: MOUNT
A copper-alloy mount of Roman date. This mount, which depicts a stylised lion's head, has several parallels on the PAS database - see, for example, ESS-902974 and BH-595E03. The nature of the fixings (see below) suggest it is probably a furniture escutcheon. A similar fitting, albeit from the handle of a metal vessel, was found in excavations at Verulamium (see Frere, 1972, fig. 43, no. 141) and the piece is also comparable to the smaller lion-headed casket mounts of the 1st century AD (see Borrill in Partridge, 1998, p. 320). The mount is umbonate in form (being oval in plan and D shaped in cross section), tapering in diameter from the roughly circular back edge to the blunted nose / snout. Extending around the outside of the upper surface, a ring of wavy moulded lines depict the mane. At the top of the face, well-defined brow ridges sit above angled pointed-oval eyes, with moulded eyelids and recessed pupils. The muzzle has a flat oval outer surface on which are moulded whiskers, and at the bottom is a roughly semi-circular recess for the mouth. Extending from the centre of the mount's underside is a lozenge (diamond) shaped hole filled with iron corrosion from a fixing bar or rivet. The object is in good condition, but has been heavily abraded in the plough soil with some surfaces suffering from laminating differential corrosion. The mount has a length of 17.04mm, a width of 14.68mm and a height of 16.32mm; it weighs 13.9 grams

HESH-092832: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast lead alloy / pewter strip of uncertain date and function - it is triangular in section with a raised longitudinal seam on the upper face. The metal is a mid grey colour with an even 'pewter like' patina. This object has a length of 29.55mm, a width of 21.46mm and a thickness of 4.58mm; it weighs 9.4 grams

HESH-08FA03: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast copper alloy slightly molten artefact of uncertain function and date - based on the mid-grey green coloured patina a Roman date is preferred and it is possible that it may originally have been part of a 'pawn / chessman' furniture fitting. This object has a length of 22.82mm, a width of 13.98mm and a thickness of 7.87mm; it weighs 8.1 grams

HESH-08CE9E: TOGGLE
A copper alloy terminal probably from an Iron Age or early Roman toggle. The object probably dates from 100 BC - 100 AD. The artefact is broadly a T shape with the lower horizontal bar comprising two baluster shaped knops. At the mid-point a square shaped socket extends - the upper edge has a recessed circular socket. The front and rear faces have the remains of broken rivet holes. There is no evidence of iron present. within the socket. The front and rear faces are decorated with both cast and incised lines forming two converging wedge shapes. The recessed areas of the baluster are plain and there is a circular knop on each end.The artefact is a mid grey green colour with no evidence of applied surface. Similar Iron Age toggles have been recorded by the PAS (BH-DF0343, WMID-4928F5, BH-E2B980 and YORYM-A0E588). Others also have an iron element retained within a rectangular socket, which are usually interpreted as an iron loop which would have functioned like the copper alloy examples. Compare NMS-4EFCC3, SWYOR-EB46B7, SWYOR-2930F2 and SF-3326E3 which has a socket for a separate loop. This fragment has a length of 28.08mm, a width of 17.82mm and a thickness of 11.64mm; it weighs 15.3 grams

HESH-08B81C: VESSEL
A fragment from the rim of a cast copper alloy vessel of uncertain date (either Roman or medieval). The vessel fragment is broken in several places and thin plate repair has been fixed to it with copper alloy rivets. These rivets are cast (rather than formed of rolled sheet) which may indicate a Roman rather than medieval date for the repair. The rim of the vessel is everted and the lower body is broken prior to where it swells. A light grey coloured solder is present within the sheet of teh repair. A direct parallel has not been found. It is difficult to suggest a size of the vessel it is likely to be from at least a large cup or more likely a pitcher. The artefact is a mid green colour with well formed polished surface patina. The fragment has a length of 57.55mm, a width of 10.70mm and a thickness of 5.72mm; it weighs 8.5 grams

HESH-089EA8: MOUNT
A cast copper alloy mount with round knop finial of Roman 'military' date c. AD50-150. The body of the mount is rectangular in plan and cross section - integrally cast from the lower edge extends a copper alloy ball like knop At the base of the strap fitting prior to the knop is a transvered D shaped bar. There is no cast or incised decoration present however the upper surface has an applied mid grey coloured tinned or silvered surface. From the mid point on the reverse a single cast projection / spike extends. The upper edge is broken. The mount is a mid-grey green colour with well formed surface patina. This object has a length of 27.14mm, a width of 7.95mm and a thickness of 4.31mm; it weights 3.3 grams A direct parallel has not been found, although similar mounts are known from early Roman military sites. A similar PAS record notes: Similar to WILT-80CAA7 where the author notes: The object belongs to a group of distinctive strap fittings relating to the Roman military. They are variously described as 'apron mounts', 'strap fasteners' or 'strap ends'. What is clear is that they date from the 1st to early 2nd centuries AD and are almost certainly military in origin, representing either horse furniture or elements of military uniform. Cf. SUR-60FDA2, BH-AA8833, BH-495E08, and one found in a hoard of metalwork at Camerton, Somerset (Jackson 1990: p. 38/pl. 7, cf. no. 78).

HESH-087FDB: KEY (LOCKING)
The handle element from a Roman copper alloy key of later 1st or early 2nd century AD date. The key is a tumbler-lock slide key and is incomplete, missing the base of the stem and the bit. There is an integral circular loop at the apex of the key (19.8mm external width, 9.6mm internal diameter and 6.4mm thick); three small oval shaped bosses are evenly spaced around the external edge. The grip of the key handle is a rectangular block with straight sides and even thickness (with a width below the loop of 17.5mm and 7.3mm thickness). On the opposite edge an oval shaped stem extends; the break across it is relatively recent and the bit is lost (with a surviving length of 6.1mm, a width of 9.3mm - 6.6mm thickness). The surface is heavily corroded and worn with a pale-green patina with areas of bright-green corrosion and no applied decoration is now discernible on the key. A series of transverse raised ridges are present on the handle of the key. Similar keys were found during excavations at Colchester (Crummy 1983: 126), no. 4150, found in an in situ destruction layer dating to AD 50-60, no. 4153, in a context dating to the mid-1st to mid-2nd century and no. 4154, in a c. early 2nd century pit. Other parallels were found during excavations in Exeter (Holbrook & Bidwell 1991: 253-254), no. 90, which is undated and especially no. 91, from a "late Military" context (around AD 70-75). Cf. also SF-9B5D66 on this database. A first or second century date range is suggested. This object has a length of 54.77mm, a width of 18.66mm and a thickness of 7.75mm; it weighs 32.0 grams The handle element of key fits exactly with a previously recorded bit from the same field: HESH-5A1696 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/949488 and it is likely that the two were originally from the same artefact

HESH-07CE2E: FURNITURE FITTING
An incomplete cast copper-alloy 'chess piece' style furniture fitting or mount dating to the Roman period, c. 43-410 AD. In form it takes the form of a chess pawn, with a prominently knopped head and moulded expanded mid-point (demonstrating a thickened transverse groove at its midpoint) alternating with waisted sections, all sat on a flat discoidal base. The underside of the latter is largely covered with iron corrosion, suggesting that an iron spindle or lug was originally present for the purpose of attaching the mount itself. Studs and finials such as these are related to the more common 'bell shaped' studs and 'lock pins', see Allason-Jones and Miket 1984, 239-45, for parallels. Similar mounts have also been recorded on the PAS database, namely NMS-999FA6 and NMS-F60551, The mount has a diameter of 15.38mm and a height of 26.83mm; it weighs 21.2 grams

HESH-07A2F8: GLASS WORKING DEBRIS
Fragment of a dark blue glass melon bead of Roman date (50-200 AD). The bead has been broken, only this fragment survives; it is irregular in plan and cross section. Originally it would probably have been sub-oval shape in plan with a central hole. The central hole is ridged by vertical striations and has an internal diameter of 11.4mm. The outer edge of the bead has regular lentoid shaped ridges formed by regular grooves like depressions. The bead has been broken relatively recently as the edges are crisp and unabraded; the matrix of the glass shows frequent small bubbles. There are also two dark brown seams which run through the glass - these maybe deliberate decoration - although are somewhat irregular. The exact function for these beads is somewhat elusive. The smaller beads were probably used in a similar manner to other beads as a form of personal adornment, although the larger faience and glass melon beads may have been impractical to wear, particularly around the neck. An alternative function is that they were used as decoration for horse harness and the heavy abrasion especially at the perforations may support this proposition. Nina Crummy writes: "These beads [=melon beads] are found in 1st and 2nd century contexts and seem, on the evidence from our catalogue, to have been introduced into this country at the conquest. There is some slight indication that the smaller the bead the earlier it is. Most are made from turquoise frit, which often decays to white." Crummy publishes only one example made from dark blue glass (fig.32, no. 524). (Crummy 1983, 30+32). This object has a length of 29.40mm, a width of 27.86mm and a thickness of 11.83mm This object weighs 11.4 grams

HESH-078129: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast copper alloy hoop of copper alloy - possibly from a knife handle of uncertain date. The artefact has a dark grey green colour with well formed surface patina. The artefacts measures / has a diameter of 14.00mm and a height of 15.94mm; the metal is 1.8mm thick. It weighs 5.8 grams

HESH-073A96: BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are incomplete having lost their pierced end caps. The axis bar and spring and pin are also lost. The spring would have been held in place by an external cord which is fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of the brooch bow is hump like - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken rolled and eroded point on the lower bow below the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are lost. The brooch is eroded and it is difficult to note if it were once decorated. The brooch is a mid - light green colour with an even but abraded / dusty patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches and Bayley and Butcher: Roman Brooches in Britain. This object has a length of 16.37mm, a width of 13.76 and a height of 7.82mm This object weighs 2.5 grams

HESH-07125E: BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are incomplete having lost their pierced end caps. The axis bar and spring and pin are also lost present. The spring would have been held in place by an external cord which is fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of the brooch bow is hump like - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken rolled and eroded point on the lower bow below the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are lost. The brooch is eroded and it is difficult to note if it were once decorated. The brooch is a mid - light green colour with an even but abraded / dusty patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches and Bayley and Butcher: Roman Brooches in Britain. This object has a length of 13.05mm, a width of 12.78mm and a height of 8.51mm This object weighs 2.7 grams.

HESH-06A0DD: VESSEL
A cast copper alloy rectangular sheet which has been pierced in two places. The holes are filled with rolled copper alloy rivets similar to those used to repair sheet metal vessels in the medieval period. The sheet has a thick green patina. It has a length of 43.05mm, a width of 24.94mm and a thickness of 1.38mm; it weighs 8.9 grams.

HESH-068B4A: WEIGHT
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is broadly oval (sub-rectangular with tapering sides terminating in blunt points) in plan and cross section. On the upper point is an integral cast suspension loop which is circular in plan and oval in cross section and is broken across its upper edge. The perforation / hole through the centre is also oval with the upper edge being worn. The body of the weight has a large central rib which extends from the upper edge to the base. The weight seems to be relatively undecorated. There are two horizontal seems present on one face, however, these may be the remains of the cast jets. The weight measures 70.2mm in length, 19.2mm width and is 15.9mm thick. It weighs 90.0 grams The weight is a mid grey white colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. The weight has been marked and abraded in the ploughsoil soil which has caused it to become asymmetrical. The upper suspension loop has been damaged and badly abraded by movement. Similar weights are recorded as being associated with fishing in the medieval period cf: CBA Research Report No 74 at - T he Archaeology of Medieval Fishing Tackle - by J M Steane and M Foreman. At Fig 12.8

HESH-061525: BUCKLE
A length of copper alloy plate folded at the mid point; possibly from a buckle plate of medieval or later date (1250-1650). The sheet has a length of 36.83mm, a width of 6.24mm and a height of 6.98mm; it weighs 2.8 grams. The sheet has a relatively thick surface patina and is a mid grey green colour.

HESH-05E69B: BOLT (LOCK)
A near complete cast copper-alloy Roman lock bolt, dating from c. AD 43-410. The lock bolt is rectangular in plan and cross-section with a central rectangular openwork panel ofa single row of opposing triangular apertures. This openwork is flanked by two different protruding bars. One bar is rectangular and thin, extending perpendicularly from the upper edge of the openwork panel on one side. The other bar tapers parallel to the panel and is rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section; the bar tapers from is widest point near the openwork panel to a thin straight edge where it terminates. The lock bolt is of an even medium green patina. Lock bolts form part of a tumbler lock. The key would slide into the cut-outs of the panel and release the lock when rotated. A similar lock bolt is illustrated in Wilson (2002), 'Cataractonium. Roman Catterick and its hinterland', p 68, no. 239; see also: Crummy 1983: 124, nos. 4133-4136. Recorded parallels on the PAS database include BH-1CA656 and BH-1C4BE8. This object has a length of 63.05mm, a width of 14.8mm and a thickness of 6.52mm: it weighs 17.7 grams.

HESH-05A717: STUD
A Roman (AD 1-410) copper alloy "bell shaped" mount or stud. The object is incomplete, with a damaged area to the external upper edge These furniture or box "bell shaped" mounts probably had a variety of uses in the Roman period This object has a length of 23.42mm, a width of 19.08mm and a height of 22.48mm; it weighs 18.5 grams.

HESH-058774: BOLT (LOCK)
A near complete cast copper-alloy Roman lock bolt, dating from c. AD 43-410. The lock bolt is rectangular in plan and cross-section with a central rectangular openwork panel of two rows of two square shaped apertures and a larger D shaped / sub-triangular hole at the end. This openwork is flanked by two different protruding bars. One bar is rectangular and thin, extending perpendicularly from the upper edge of the openwork panel on one side. The other bar tapers parallel to the panel and is rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section; the bar tapers from is widest point near the openwork panel to a thin straight edge where it terminates. The lock bolt is of an even medium green patina. Lock bolts form part of a tumbler lock. The key would slide into the cut-outs of the panel and release the lock when rotated. A similar lock bolt is illustrated in Wilson (2002), 'Cataractonium. Roman Catterick and its hinterland', p 68, no. 239; see also: Crummy 1983: 124, nos. 4133-4136. Recorded parallels on the PAS database include BH-1CA656 and BH-1C4BE8. The bolt measures length of 63.8mm, a width of 17.13mm and a thickness of 7.04mm; it weighs 22.1 grams.

HESH-056353: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.1mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a length of 30.34mm, a width of 12.65mm and a thickness of 3.3mm. It weighs 3.9 grams.

WAW-F63CD1: BROOCH
Roman (100 - 250 AD) umbonate plate brooch: The brooch is sub circular in plan with two larger flat knops at opposite edges. In-between these there are six smaller knops which are equi-distant. The body of the brooch is a shallow conical which is tilted to one side due to damage. The conical has a wide rim around the outer edge. The rim has a wide groove decorated with triangular cells, some of which have traces of yellow enamel. The conical has a bulbous knop at the tip and trinagular cells radiating around the knop, these cells have traces of yellow enamel. The reverse is hollow and under one large knop edge there is a catchplate and on the opposite knop there is two perforated lugs with an axis bar between holding the hinged copper alloy pin. The brooch has a well-developed green coloured patina. It measures 36.39mm in length, 28.94mm wide and 9.34mm thick across the centre. It weighs 6.82g. Umbonate brooches of this type are frequently encountered finds on military and civilian sites throughout Britain (Bayley and Butcher: p. 173). Hattatt (2000) dates one from Owmby, Lincolnshire (p. 350, fig 209, #128) to the 2nd Century. Another similar example on the PAS database is WAW-0FB717 and WAW-C7E307. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S. 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection Society of Antiquaries Hattatt, R. (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books, Oxford.

WMID-F422B2: STRAP FITTING
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 fitting. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object shows clear signs of corrosion. A similar example of a more complete fitting can be seen in Read (2008: 220) no. 793. The fitting would most likely have been one of three with a forward facing hook attachment at the top end, and all three would have been suspended from a decorated plate. Similar, more complete, objects recorded on the PAS database include: DEV-B925CD; LIN-553E0E; and SOM-306E9D. The overall dimensions are as follows: 27.86mm in length, 18.63mm in width, 2.57mm in thickness and 3.34g in weight.

WMID-F37417: SPINDLE WHORL
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 in dating the object to the Medieval to Post Medieval period. The shape can also be classified as Walton Rogers Form B3. Similar examples recorded on the PAS database include: YORYM-E1C522 and LANCUM-5E0386. The overall dimensions are as follows: 28.24mm in length, 23.51mm in width, 13.2mm in thickness and 32.55g in weight.

WMID-F1C7FE: SPINDLE WHORL
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 the dating of the object to be more precise. Similar examples recorded on the PAS database include: LANCUM-202904 and SWYOR-CAC221. The overall dimensions are as follows: 34.01mm in diameter, 16.12mm in thickness and 62.12g in weight.

HESH-CBB823: COIN
The artefact has unclear obverse and reverse faces and is incredibly abraded to the point the coin has lost it's round shape. The type of coin is likely to be a radiate or nummi as these are the most common find on Roman sites and because this correlates to the great deal of As's being found in the local vicinity. Due to soil conditions the coin has been abraded and now has a rust red coloured surface.

HESH-CB433C: LOCKET
A hinged shield shaped 9 carat gold Art Nouveau style locket decorated with machine incised flowers around a central heart inscribed with this initials SCH - in interlaced copperplate script. The reverse is struck with a Birmingham assay mark (anchor) a stamp bearing the gold value .325 and the makers mark AEJ within a rectangular cartouche. The locket measures: 1 has length of 22.08mm, a width of 16.43mm and a thickness of 2.75mm; it weighs 1.1 grams. 2. has length of 22.34mm, a width of 16.66mm and a thickness of 2.28mm; it weighs 0.9 grams.

HESH-CAC9CE: BUTTON
Copper alloy button. Spherical composite button comprising a plain hollow spherical front, a flat round back plate, and an applied circle wire loop inserted into the latter. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1800-1900. The larger sphere has a diameter of 11.98 and a height of 7.7mm; it weighs 1.2 grams. The back plate has a diameter of 8.76 and a height of 3.94mm; it weighs 0.3 grams.

HESH-CA813A: BUCKLE
A fragment from a drilled buckle frame dated to the period 1650-1720. It has a length of 32.86mm, a width of 5.6mm and a thickness of 5.2mm. The object weighs 3.0 grams.

HESH-CA642F: BUCKLE
Fragment from a double looped buckle with drilled frame 1660-1720. The artefact has a mid-brown green colour and well formed patina. It measures / has a length of 25.4mm, a width of 6.28mm and a thickness of 4.18mm: it weighs 1.6 grams.

HESH-CA41C2: BUCKLE
Fragment from the external frame of a late post medieval buckle - most probably a double looped buckle of later post med date. The upper surface is decorated with cast rosettes / flowers. It is a mid green colour and measures / has a length of 16.69mm, a width of 9.44mm and a thickness of 2.12mm; it weighs 0.9 grams.

HESH-C666B1: COIN WEIGHT
A cast copper alloy post medieval coin weight for weighing a gold coin with a value of 21 shillings which had a mass of 5.9 pennyweights . This weight is marked on both sides with a turned double circle on exterior edge which encloses over 3 lines S // 21 // 5 rosette / sunburst 9. Both faces share the same die axis and the coin weight is a mid-green colour with mild abrasion The coin weight measures 21.5mm diameter, is 3.0mm thick and weighs 8.19 grams ( .289oz / 126.4 grains)

WAW-7695C8: CLOTH SEAL
Medieval to Post medieval (14th to 18th century) lead alloy cloth seal: This is an incomplete two or four part cloth seal comprising two circular discs over laying each other. lThere are no visible linking ribbons or studs. One disc is decorated with a possible heraldic shield split into quarters, with the upper left quarter having horizintal bars, otherwise it is unclear. The surface of the seal has a cream matte patina. It measures 19.62mm long, 19.79mm wide, 5.45mm thick and weighs 5.53g. Cloth seals were in use between the 14th and 18th centuries (Egan, 1989) as a form of quality control. Egan, G. 1994.Lead cloth seals and related items in the British MuseumOccasional Paper 93. The British Museum Press; London.

WAW-763D15: BOOK FITTING
An early Post-Medieval (c. 1400 - c. 1700) copper alloy book-clasp: The body of the book clasp is a long, slender rectangle, which flares at one temrinal. At the opposite terminal there is an off-set rectangular protrusion at one edge, whose edge is curled downwards forming the clasp element. There is an incomplete rivet hole at the flared terminsl. The clasp is decorated with a three transverse ridges with a detailed motif inbetween. T The surface of the clasp has a mottled matte brown patina. The clasp measures 31.21mm long, 10.42mm wide and weighs 1.06g. Numerous similar clasps are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Illustrated examples of book clasps have been published in monographs and journals. For example, see: Crummy, 1988; Margeson, 1993; Ottaway, 2002. They are considered to date to the early Post Medieval period (c. 1500 - c. 1700). Biddle (1990;755) comments that these type of book clasps do not appear in the archaeological record until the late 14th or 15th century until and continued to the 16th century. This is probably of a late date based on the decoration. Biddle, M. 1990 Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester Clarendon Press: Oxford Crummy, N. 1988. 'The post-Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-85' Colchester Archaeological Report 5. Colchester Archaeological Trust Margeson, S. 1993. 'Norwich Households. Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78'. 74, East Anglian Archaeology 58 Ottaway, P and Rogers, N. 2002. 'Craft, Industry and Every Day Life: Finds From Medieval York' The Archaeology of York Vol. 17

WAW-76237C: BOOK FITTING
An early Post-Medieval (c. 1400 - c. 1700) copper alloy book-clasp: The body of the book clasp is a long, slender rectangle, which tapers slightly, with a off-set rectangular protrusion at one edge, whose edge is curled downwards forming the clasp element. There is an incomplete rivet hole at the narrowest edge. The clasp is undecorated. The clasp has been broken, but not recently and it is bent at c. 90° but not intentionally, and it does not appear to be too recent. The surface of the clasp has a mottled dark-mid green patina. The clasp measures 23.92mm long, 19.15mm wide and weighs 2.29g. Numerous similar clasps are recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Illustrated examples of book clasps have been published in monographs and journals. For example, see: Crummy, 1988; Margeson, 1993; Ottaway, 2002. They are considered to date to the early Post Medieval period (c. 1500 - c. 1700). Biddle (1990;755) comments that these type of book clasps do not appear in the archaeological record until the late 14th or 15th century until and continued to the 16th century. Biddle, M. 1990 Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester Clarendon Press: Oxford Crummy, N. 1988. 'The post-Roman small finds from excavations in Colchester 1971-85' Colchester Archaeological Report 5. Colchester Archaeological Trust Margeson, S. 1993. 'Norwich Households. Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78'. 74, East Anglian Archaeology 58 Ottaway, P and Rogers, N. 2002. 'Craft, Industry and Every Day Life: Finds From Medieval York' The Archaeology of York Vol. 17

WAW-75DE74: MOUNT
Medieval copper alloy mount, probably originally square, but it is incomplete now. The mount is a flat plate with a central 6-petalled flower or sun in the centre within a square or rectangular frame, of which only half remains. There is openwork between the petals and frame. The frame has a low-relief groove forming a circle if it were complete. The central of the flower has a small conical pellet. Each of the remaining corners of the frame has a rivet hole. The mount has a dark green-grey coloured patina. It measures 31.82mm long, 26.63mm wide, 2.94mm thick and weighs 6.07g. Ashby (2002:5) illustrates a similar mount with openwork and dates it to the 12th to early 13th century. Although the overall design is similar the Ashby example has detailed decoration. This is described as non-armorial horse furniture. YORYM-EADE61 is very similar to the recorded example and is dated to the 14th century. This example may date to the 13th to 14th centuries.

WAW-751E77: BROOCH
Roman (1st to 2nd century) Trumpet brooch: The incomplete copper alloy brooch head has no wings and in plan is sub-oval which is undecorated. On the reverse of the bow head it is concave. The spring and pin are missing. The bow leads from the centre of the head and is sub-oval in section and is undecorated. The brooch has an abraded surface with traces of a mid brown/green coloured patina. It weighs 3.56g, and measures 9.55mm wide and 24.69mm long. The brooch is possibly a Trumpet-headed type which Bayley and Butcher (2004, 163) further class into four groups, A,B, C and D. This example falls into Group C, a devolved version of the brooch type. Similar to Mackreth (2011) Type 1, Plate 82, No. 5207 Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WMID-61B53B: CLASP
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. The overall dimensions are as follows: 13.57mm in length, 32.69mm in wdith, 3.35mm in thickness and 2.4g in weight.

GLO-37B31F: SWORD
A complete although broken Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword of the Ewart Park Metalworking Industry (c. 950 - 750 BC). The hilt of the sword is formed from a straight bar (45mm long), the forward side of which tapers into the narrow grip. The grip is 75mm long and has slightly convex sides, bring at the thickest two thirds along its length. There is a line of three rivet holes in the centre of the grip. The grip leads onto the hilt of the sword that expands outwards with straight angled edges and two rivet holes on each side. Form the hilt the sides curve down to the leaf shaped blade which is 29mm wide near its base and gently expands to 39mm wide at the final quarter before rapidly narrowing to the pointed tip. In cross-section the blade has a low oval shape with pointed tips that have bevelled edges. This item has been broken into seven separate parts, at each of the breaks the sword has been bent by between 30-40 degrees in order to achieve the break. This is not post-depositional damage but a premeditated act prior to loss/burial. Similar post-depositional ritualistic acts can also be seen on Bronze Age items LVPL-55FB97, HAMP-24C69E and GLO-7EFE1A.

HESH-A49E36: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A fragment of cast copper alloy decorative rod - from a larger artefact of uncertain form - most probably of Roman date. The fragment is cylindrical in plan with both the upper and lower edges being broken and eroded. The rod is slightly faceted and at the base are two pairs of three incised lines which formed a pair of two ribs. The metal is a mid grey green colour with a well formed surface patina. Due to the condition a more complete identification is not possible. The rod has a diameter of 7.5mm and a length of 44.68; it weighs 10.8 grams

HESH-A48BB2: BUCKLE
Cast copper alloy single looped buckle of probable early post medieval date (1500-1650). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The frame has an integrally cast slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is missing. At the mid-point of the thickened frame is a recessed pin rest. There is no decoration on the exterior frame. There is a slight decorative swelling at the mid point of the frame and rounded knops at the terminal of the strap bar. The buckle is a mid green colour with an abraded polished surface patina Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 28-9, and a close comparison can be seen in example 144 dated by Whitehead to the period 1500-1650. The buckle measures 24.6mm long, 25.9mm wide, is 3.6mm thick and weighs 4.2 grams.

HESH-A37524: LINCH PIN
A heavily eroded cast copper alloy artefact - most probably the terminal from a Roman linch pin (AD 50-200). The artefacts is irregular shaped being broadly crescent shaped in plan and triangular in cross section. On its upper curved surface a V shaper groove is present. From the apex of the curve on the underside a heavily eroded integrally cast projection extends. The outer / exterior surface are each decorated with radiating incised lines - the external edges of which have been further decorated with diagonal paired lines creating a feather / fern / chevron pattern. The metal surface is heavily eroded and it is possible that each radiating line is positioned on a slight cast platform. The V shaped groove on the upper surface is undecorated. The artefact has laminating corrosion and the base metal is a mid-red purple colour where the surface is removed; the upper patinated surface is a mid grey green colour with a well formed but dust surface. A direct parallel has not been found. The artefact has a width of 13mm, a length of 42.32 and a height of 15.48mm; it weighs 16.2 grams

HESH-524486: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1750). The strap fitting is broadle S shaped in plan and D shaped in cross section. The fitting has a central horizontal bar from which two opposing crescentic shaped hooks extend. All the surfaces are slightly rounded having bevelled edges. There is no cast or incised decoration present, although it is possible the metalwork was once coated with a black lacque / black coating - possibly burnt linseed oil? The reverse is plain and undecorated; three integrally cast projecting spikes extend each of which is broken but would have originally passed through a leather strap or belt.. The strap fitting is a mid-dark green colour with an uneven abraded patina. A direct parallel has not been found, however, similar S shaped mounts were a common design in later 15th century although the reverse fitting is more 16th century in date. The strap fitting measures 43.6mm in length, 25.4mm width, is 4.5mm thick and weighs 12.06 grams.

HESH-51F8C6: BUCKLE
A copper alloy asymmetrical double looped buckle of probable post medieval date (1575-1700). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with a slight off-set central bar to which a pin would have been attached. This bar is positioned to sub-divide the frame irregularly. The pin is missing. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on frame Theer is no evidence of decoration or applied white metal coating / tinning. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', pages 90-91, dated by Whitehead to the period 1575-1700. The buckle measures 18.3mm long, 14.5mm wide, is 1.8mm thick and weighs 1.07 grams.

HESH-51E69F: TOKEN
Lead alloy uniface token of post medieval date. The token is decorated with a central raised pellet around which are four pointed oval knops forming a simple flower / daisy wheel pattern. The reverse is plain and undecorated - the metal is a mid yellow colour Diameter: 18.2mm Weight: 2.52 grams

HESH-51A9BF: COIN
Silver Republican Denarius of Mark Antonius - struck at a traveling mint in c. 32-31 BC. The coin is heavily worn and the detail is mostly lost Reece Period 1 Reference: Crawford RRC: 544

HESH-4EF2E4: PIPE TAMPER
A cast copper alloy pipe tamper or stopper of post medieval date (AD 1600-1750). The upper terminal of the pipe tamper is circular in plan and flat in profile. Integral to the lower edge of the circular disc is a moulded, oval sectioned stem with a series of moulded rectangular swellings a turned circular elements creating a baluster type form. The terminal at the base extends to form a very small cone whose base which would tamp the tobacco is 6.4mm. The tamper is a dusty light green colour and has been distorted by movement within the ploughsoil. In areas the external patina is lost and a light brown coloured crystalline corrosion product is present. The pipe tamper dates to the early Post Medieval period. The small diameter of the stem terminal which is used to tamp the tobacco in the pipe suggests a 17th century date. A very similar example was recorded from the Kidderminster Area, Worcestershire (WAW-0A4092). The pipe tamper measures 54.5mm long and 14.6mm wide across the upper disc and 7.4mm wide across the stem; it weights 7.76 grams.

HESH-4D923F: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast lead alloy / possibly pewter fragment of uncertain date and function; given the size and shape it is possibly a fragment from the rear / reverse of a later medieval - post medieval spoon bowl (Ad 1550 - 1750). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile and vaies in thickness. On the reverse face of the fargment are a series of radiating lines which terminate in rounded blobs / pellets. The fragment is a mid-grey gcolour with a laminating surface. It has a width of 16.38mm, a length of 28.92 and a height of 4.62mm; it weighs 5.9 grams

HESH-4D5A33: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.7mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a width of 10.6mm, a length of 24.72 and a height of 2.58mm; it weighs 5.8 grams

HESH-4CF831: BADGE
First World War Army Service Corp. machine pressed cap badge Has a width of 40.48mm, a length of 42.28 and a height of 5.22mm; it weighs 6.4 grams

HESH-4CCA07: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A cast copper alloy leaf shaped copper alloy artefact of uncertain date or function. The stem of the leaf is square shaped in cross section. The metal has a mid brown coloured surface. It has a width of 22.18mm, a length of 45.30 and a height of 1.7mm; it weighs 5.5 grams

HESH-4CA3DC: BROOCH
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy two-piece Colchester derivative (?) bow brooch of Roman date (43-150AD) - most probably a headstud brooch. The wings are incomplete and broken at the junction with the head - they were originally sub-cylindrical - the axis bar, spring and pin are all lost. The bow head of the brooch is hump-like, and slightly angular. In profile the bow is irregular and terminates in a heavily abraded point below the mid-point of the bow. The cast foot and catchplate are lost. A cast hole which pierces the brooch is present on the upper bow - it is broadly oval in shape and conical. The bow is semi-circular (D-Shaped) in cross section. There is no decoration present and the original surface is lost due to a combination of abrasion and corrosion. The brooch fragment is a mid grey green colour. The brooch measures 17.4mm length, 9.1mm width, is 7.0mm thick, and weighs 2.2 grams.

HESH-4BFBFD: BUCKLE
A fragment from a medieval looped buckle it is undecorated and has a recessed pin rest at the mid-point. It has a mid grey green colour with a well formed surface patina. It measures / has a width of 10.92mm, a length of 33.22 and a height of 5.2mm; it weighs 5.0 grams

HESH-4BE314: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A small fragment from a medieval or later buckle. It has a width of 10.14mm, a length of 32.68 and a height of 3.22mm; it weighs 2.3 grams

HESH-4BAE24: FURNITURE FITTING
An incomplete cast copper-alloy 'chess piece' style furniture fitting or mount dating to the Roman period, c. 43-410 AD. In form it takes the form of a chess pawn, with a prominently knopped head and moulded expanded mid-point (demonstrating a thickened transverse groove at its midpoint) alternating with waisted sections, all sat on a flat discoidal base. The underside of the latter is largely covered with iron corrosion, suggesting that an iron spindle or lug was originally present for the purpose of attaching the mount itself. Corrosion of the iron has split the lower part of the mount. The artefact is in good condition with an even green patina which has abraded in places and a peppermint coloured salt rich crystalline corrosion product is present. Studs and finials such as these are related to the more common 'bell shaped' studs and 'lock pins', see Allason-Jones and Miket 1984, 239-45, for parallels. Similar mounts have also been recorded on the PAS database, namely NMS-999FA6 and NMS-F60551, The finial mount has a height of 23.44mm and a diameter of 10.6mm; it weighs 6.4 grams

HESH-4B813D: BROOCH
A incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type brooch of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar, spring and pin are all lost; the spring would have been secured by an external chord which was fixed to a heavily eroded rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of the brooch bow is hump like - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to abroken edge below the mid-point of the bow. The catch-plate, pinrest and foot are lost. The brooch is eroded and no-decoration is present / survives. The brooch is a mid - light green colour with an even unabraded patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches and Bayley and Butcher: Roman Brooches in Britain. The brooch measures 22.1mm length, is 19.6mm width across wings, 8.2mm width across bow, is 11.0mm thick across the bow (at the same point). It weighs 9.0 grams.

HESH-4B67DC: BROOCH
A near complete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type brooch of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are broken with one side being complete and the other lost. The complete wing has a flat and pierced end cap. The axis bar, spring and pin are all lost; the spring would have been secured by an external chord which was fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of the brooch bow is hump like - being comma shaped in profile. The reverse has a rectangular recessed cell filled with iron corrosion - most probably being iron staining from the spring / pin. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a pointed jagged eroded point. The foot is lost. The catch-plate is formed from a rib on the rear of the bow which descends from the underside of the head and expands to form a crescent shape whose external edge is rolled to form the pin rest. The majority of the catchplate is lost. The brooch is sparsely decorated with a series of cast and applied patterns. These are limited to the end caps which are decorated with a circumferential groove. There are also D shaped lugs either side of the bow in line with the wing case. The brooch is a mid - light green colour with an even unabraded patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt's Visual Guide to Ancient brooches and Bayley and Butcher: Roman Brooches in Britain. The brooch measures 50.4mm length, is 23.7mm width across wings, 8.3mm width across bow, is 5.2mm thick across the bow (at the same point). It weighs 17.6 grams.

HESH-37F98E: WEIGHT
A complete lead alloy weight of probable later post medieval date. The weight is circular in plan and the upper surface is decorated with a relatively simplistic design. The upper surface has a raised rim whose internal edge is serrated with incised triangular marks. The internal field is decorated with an incised design depicting a female figure wearing a smock like dress and pointed hat, holding a yoke across their shoulder from which are suspended two pales - one either side. It is possible that there are two birds sat / perched on the yoke but details are lost due to wear and condition. The reverse face is plain and undecorated and the entire piece has a mid grey to cream grey coloured surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found and it is possible that this may in-fact be a mould or matrix for producing a seal on something like butter. Although the choice of metal for this would seem strange. It is equally possible that it could be a counter seal matrix or an elaborate trade weight (given the production in lead). Diameter: 39.3mm , thickness: 7.5mm, weight: 63.62 grams (2.25oz or 982.4 grains)

HESH-37C2DC: MOUNT
A large copper alloy circular mount or escutcheon plate from a large piece of furniture, door, ches​​​​​​​t or possibly carriage of post medieval date. The mount is circular in plan, although one edge has been folded back upon itself. The upper edge is decorated with compass drawn concentric circles two of which are filled with punched annulet stamps forming distinctive concentric bands. The plate is pierced at its mid-point by an irregular hole - this is flanked by two punched sub-rectangular holes all of which respect the decoration. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A large area of mid-brown iron corrosion product is present at the mind-point of the mount. The rest of the plate is a mid-green colour with a well formed surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found, although the recorder feels that the artefact most likely dates form the period 1550-1750 and originally was fitted to either a door or chest and supported a drop handle of some sort. The plate measures: 87.8mm diameter and is 1.2mm thick. It weighs 42.41 grams

PUBLIC-2C5B55: COIN
Medieval silver voided short cross cut farthing of Henry II, class I, minted by Raul 1180-1190. ? mint.

GLO-40C654: SEAL MATRIX
Lead flat pointed oval seal matrix. The face is very badly worn and corroded resulting in the loss of almost all of the detail except for a recessed pellet in the centre. Also, the entire inscription has also been lost except for the vague impression of a U or W to one side. The reverse has similarly suffered from ware and corrosion. Traces of a central spine are visible that are flanked by a semi-circular arch the has a pellet in the centre. there would have been a loop at one end of the spine but this is now completely truncated.

WAW-F0D619: COIN
Roman coin: copper alloy probably barbarous radiate of an unknown Emperor (Reece period 14), dating to AD 275 to 290. Reverse type not visible but possibly Pax. Mint not visible.

WAW-F0AA7E: BUCKLE
Medieval (late 14th to early 16th century) annular buckle pin: In plan, the copper alloy pin is a long slender rectangle with a rounded blunt tip. The opposite terminal has a fragment of a rounded penannular loop or annular loop which would be fixed around the bar of the frame. On the upper surface the pin is decorated with a transverse ridge. The surface of the pin is in fair condition and has an abraded mid-brown patina. The buckle pin measures 41.75mm long, 4.32mm wide at the loop and 5.38mm thick. It weighs 2.47g. Similar pins are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), for example No. 28. Egan and Pritchard (2002:57) comment that these pins and frames from which they are commonly found are dated to the late 14th to early 16th century. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London)London: Boydell Press

WAW-F09976: SPINDLE WHORL
Medieval (12th to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is biconical. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 8.64mm diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is decorated on both faces, one face has two concentric ridges with transverse ridges between two rings and the outlines of triangles bordering the outer edge. The other face is decorated with a five-petalled flower, where a sixth petal is a single linear ridge. Each petal is decorated with two pellets and a pellet between each petal. The surface is oxidised and is a cream colour. It measures 34.37mm diameter and is 10.66mm thick. It weighs 40.42g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. However, Alberti (2017) comments that biconical spindle whorls are rare in the Roman period and that those examples which are decorated are more likely to be Medieval. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen. Alberti, M. 2017 Spindle Whorls Roman Finds Group Datasheet No. 7

WAW-EE4E45: SEAL MATRIX
A Medieval (13th century) seal matrix: The lead seal matrix is circular and a flat-backed type which is decorated with a high-relief arrow, with a pellet wither side of the central stem. At the edge, where the legend starts, and where the arrow points, there is a perforated lug. The underside of the matrix has the legend and device which has been engraved. The device depicts a fleur-de-lis. This device is within a fine linear border which separates the device from the legend. The legend reads + S : WALTER · LE · VADER The matrix measures 28.08mm long, 28.17mm long, 9.58mm thick and weighs 16.86g. Based on the size of the matrix and the more simplistic device design the matrix dates to the late 13th to mid 14th century. Seal matrices in the 13th century tend to be larger, measuring between 35 and 40mm and 14th century matrices become smaller and more simplistic, and measuring 10 to 15mm (Harvey and McGuinness, 1996, pp.79-88). The legend is translated as 'Seal of Walter Vader'. Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office

GLO-A99A1C: SEAL MATRIX
Copper alloy flat pointed oval seal matrix that has a truncated loop on the top of the reverse. The face is finely decorated with a female figure standing in a long dress that reaches to the floor, there is a gathering of cloth in the front of her body that would be the seam of her garments, then a further gating of cloth either side which is adorned with small stamped chevrons in order to give the impression of a fur lined clothing. Her head is finely detailed with pellet eyes, a defined nose and slot mouth; surrounding her head are angled straight lines the depict a head covering such as a wimple. Her left hand he held at her chest, possibly with one or two fingers raised (the detail is obscured by encrusted mud). While the left hand is held out to the side of her body holding up a squirrel that has a large curled bushy tail. She is shown standing on an animal, possible a dog or ermine. Behind the figure and at waist height is a slightly arched line. Running around the item is the inscription that begins with a star then a bird and reads KAThI[.] DE STANLINGE The recorder is indebted to Malcolm Jones for his help in identifying the inscription who comments 'The 2nd half of the legend reads DE STANLINGE -- the placename will presumably have ended up as modern Stanley [see further below]. The 1st half of the legend begins with the customary S' followed by the lady's forename, which cannot but be some spelling of Katherine -- the first KAT is easy enough to make out but then there seems to be a letter less gap before what looks like an 'h' followed by ?I -- perhaps we're dealing with an abbreviated form of the name? e.g. KATh'I[N] There is a "Stanling" listed in conjunction with Newent -- so presumably a Stanling also in Glos -- so that King's/Leonard Stanley would seem to be indicated -- in a charter of Henry II [12C] confirming a grant of the manor of Newent. '(Malcolm Jones, 2019, Pers comm. 15th March)

GLO-43CE0C: COIN
Silver Irish cut halfpenny of Henry III type 1a Dated to 1251-1254: crowned bust facing forwards within a double lined triangle CVS R-EX Reverse: long cross voided with three pellets in each angle ARD/ON D Mint: Dublin Moneyer: Richard

GLO-432AC2: COIN
Copper alloy As of Hadrian dated to AD 117-138 (Reece 6) Obverse: laureate head facing right [...] Reverse: figure standing [...]

GLO-9A144D: BROOCH
Copper alloy sprung dolphin brooch that has the remains of a rearwards facing hook at the top of the head that would have held the spring. Although heavily corroded the brooch does not appear to be decorated. The lower part of the bow is truncated resulting in the loss of the catch plate. Date 43-65AD

GLO-86E0BC: COIN
Silver penny of Edward I class 4d dated to 1282-1289, Obverse: Bust facing forward EDW R A[NGL] DNS HYB Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVI/TAS/CA[N]/TOR (pellet at start of inscription)

WAW-1AE8FA: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 3e, Plate 46, AD c. 50-400). The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings with incomplete perforated wing caps. The wings are undecorated but the caps are large in diameter than the wings. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings/bow head there is a hook. The bowhead is slightly hump-like in profile with a vertical central ridge with a two smaller, more shallow, ridges either side. There is a moulding either side of the bow head which has radiating grooves. The decoration stops at the approximate mid point. The bow is sub-triangular in section and tapers to a blunt foot. On the reverse there is a solid catchplate. The lower portion of the bow is twisted and bent due to damage rather than intention. The surface of the brooch has a mid green patina which is abraded. It measures 42.73mm in length, 19.29mm in width, and weighs 8.89g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 3e dating to AD c. 50 to 400, No. 1854 on Plate 46 is very similar. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-1A2954: STIRRUP
Probable Early Medieval (11th century) stirrup terminal: The copper alloy terminal is semi-cylindrical and the outer, convex face has moulded decoration in the form of three irregular large pellets at the mid point of the exterior. The lower edge is slightly flared, and on the reverse it is solid with a semi-circular section. The surface of the terminal is slightly abraded and has a matte mid green colour. The terminal measures 21.19mm long, 15.41mm wide, 12.37mm thick and weighs 10.3g. The stirrup terminal is probably an Anglo-Scandinavian artefact dating to the 11th century (Williams, 1997). This example is similar to those illustrated in Figure 5 (Williams, 1997). Williams, D. 1997 Stirrup Terminals Finds Research Group Datasheet No. 24

WAW-191E3B: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4c, Plate 46-47, AD c. 50-200). The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings with perforated wing caps. The wings are decorated with a vertical ridge at the terminal, with fine oblique ribbing. The axis bar and spring are copper alloy with the spring forming six coils, the pin is missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings/bow head there is a hook supporting a chord. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a moulding on either side. The head is decorated with a V-shaped groove which tapers down the bow and has horizontal ribbing within it. This decoration stops above the mid point of the bow. The bow is semi-circular in section and tapers to a bulbous foot with two transverse collars. On the reverse there is a solid catchplate which reaches above the mid point. The exterior edge of the catch element of the catchplate is decorated with double-stranded obliquely angled grooves forming a side-on chevron with a horizontal double-stranded groove in the centre of the chevron. The surface of the brooch has a mid brown patina. It measures 56.44mm in length, 17.44mm in width, and weighs 14.07g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 4c dating to AD c. 50 to 200. A very similar example is illustrated in Mackretrh, Plate 46, No. 1939. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-18D6A4: COIN
Roman coin: A copper-alloy radiate of, Tetricus I dating to the period AD271 to 274 (Reece Period 13). SPES AVGG reverse type, depicting Spes holding a hem of dress and a flower. Unknown mint.

WAW-185C04: COIN
Roman coin: A silver radiate of Valerian dating to the period AD 254 to 256 (Reece Period 12). Reverse type is VICTORIA AVGG depicting Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Minted in Rome. RIC Vol. Va, p. 48, Nos. 124-126.

WAW-ECB8F8: COIN
Iron Age coin: gold stater of the Dobunni tribe dating to AD 20- c. 43. The stater was struck under the last Dobunnic ruler, Eisu. Cf ABC 2078; BMC 3042 variant, VA 1105 variant. The BMC example was from a hoard found near Leominster, Herefordshire.

WAW-1CD304: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Early Neolithic (c. 4000 to 3500 BC) end scraper: The scraper appears to be knapped from a long flake which is sub-rectangular with a sub trapezoidal section. The dorsal surface has broadly three vertical scars with one lateral edge appearing to be damaged, but not recently. The proximal end tapers in depth. The distal end has abrupt re-touch. The ventral surface has a bulb of percussion and faint conchoidal ripples. The scraper is knapped from flint which has a well-developed cream patina. It measures 54.09mm long, 23.02mm wide, 10.49mm thick and weighing 15.61g. The scraper is an end scraper and dates to the early Neolithic (Butler, 2005: 126). Scrapers were used to work soft material, such as hides or perhaps used for woodworking (Butler, 2005:49). Butler, C. 2005 Prehistoric Flintwork Stroud: Tempus

WAW-1CB014: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Possible Iron Age or Possible Roman (mid 1st to 4th century) cast copper-alloy mount or fitting, possibly in the form of a sitting bird, such as a duck. The bird is shown in three-dimension. The body is sub plano-convex in cross-section and tapers to the tail which is sharp point. The edges are rounded and the underside has a small hollow at the 'head' end and a smaller sprue at this narrow edge. The wings are depicted by a curved ridge and across the back there re two grooves running the length of the back. There is a small projection which may be the start of a neck, but it is incomplete, but does not appear to be broken. It is difficult to be certain regarding what the original function of the object was. The Finds Liaison Officer in the record for LIN-6EC4F7 writes 'Bird mounts are known from a variety of objects in Roman Britain, most commonly as vessel mounts. Many similar mounts are recorded on the PAS database, such as NCL-4ABA17, LIN-532BC2, NLM-AC0EA8, YORYM-C8C5F5 (used as a pin), NMS-A116B8 (finial, possibly a cult object), LIN-BE4186 (with open rectangular shank beneath) and KENT-FA5E26 which was a similar incomplete rectangular shank beneath, however the bird is somewhat different.' If this is not a duck, another option is it is an Iron Age fitting, commonly described as moustache fitting which has an unknown function. Suggestions are it could be a dagger mount or harness fitting. Examples are WMID-CA9D04 and YORYM-9432BB.

WAW-1B88A9: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval incomplete suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on any of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a possible bird or a branch with a lis above. There is no inscription. The surface of the matrix has a dark green-grey coloured patina. The matrix measures 18.29mm long and 13.7mm diameter at the die and weighs 4.17g. The seal matrix dates to the Medieval period, probably 14th century. After c. 1300 smaller impersonal circular-based seal matrices are more common (Harvey and McGuinness; 1996). WAW-A769C0 has a very similar device. Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office

WAW-1B639B: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a oval die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with an incomplete sub-oval suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The device depicts a rabbit or a hare facing left with pointed ears. The inscription is set outside an incomplete linear border, and is illegible. The surface of the matrix has an incomplete dark green coloured patina. The matrix measures 14.15mm wide at the die, 18.93mm long and weighs 3.81g. The seal matrix dates to the Medieval period, probably 14th century. After c. 1300 smaller impersonal circular-based seal matrices are more common (Harvey and McGuinness; 1996). Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office

WAW-1A8572: BROOCH
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.i2. Plate 48, dating from AD 80 - 120. The brooch is incomplete due to its missing spring, pin and catch plate. The brooch is T-shaped in plan with the capped wings. The decoration on the bow comprises a number of linear raised markings which radiate out from a central vertical indentation. The reverse face is undecorated. The brooch is of a dark green to brown colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. A number of similar brooches of this type can be seen in Richard Hattatt's (2000) Visual Catalogue of Ancient Brooches; page 300. All the brooches in this section are dated to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. Parallels can also be found on the database discovered in the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (WAW-9C28B5) and Wychavon, Worcestershire (WAW-6AA3CC) Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date to AD 80 to 120. The brooch measures 23.45mm in length, 18.14mm width (across the wings), and weighs 4.78 grams. Bayley and Butcher, 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection Society of Antiquaries Hattatt, R. (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxford, Oxbow Books. Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-1A5DA1: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 3, Plate 46, AD c. 50-400). The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings which terminate with incomplete perforated wing caps. The wing caps are expanded in diameter compared to the wings. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings/bow head there is a trace of a hook. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a central ridge with a more shallow ridge either side. The head has a moulding on either side. The bow is oval in section and tapers to a broken, blunt point at the approximate mid-point. The break is not recent. The surface of the brooch has an incomplete brown patina. It measures 21.93mm in length, 15.58mm in width, and weighs 5.25g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 3 dating to AD c. 50 to c. 400. It is similar to Mackreth, Plate 46, No. 1854. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-19D6E3: COIN
Roman coin: a copper alloy probable radiate of unknown Emperor (Reece period unknown), dating to 260 to 296. Reverse type not visible. Mint not visible.

WAW-199EA7: JETTON
Post Medieval jetton: Rose and orb jetton of Hans Krauwinckel II and dates from 1586 and 1635. The jetton is a variation of Mitchiner Nos. 1512-1517 as the obverse legend is different, the N is missing from 'KRAVWINCKEL', Obverse: Illegible legend. Three Crowns, alternately with three lis, arranged centrifrugally around a central rose. Reverse: Illegible legend. Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty, within a tressure with three main arches. Mitchiner, M. 1988 Jettons, Medalets and Tokens: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg Seaby,

WAW-C62C65: BUTTON
Description: A silver cuff link composed of two ‘buttons’ which are joined together via a chain loop which has been twisted in the centre. Each button is formed from a circular, flat disc with a slightly flared rim. The design on each disc features a flaming heart pierced by two arrows forming a saltire all within a solid border. The background to the design is stippled. The buttons are both slightly damaged as their edge are slightly crumpled. The underside of the buttons are almost hollow, there being a pronounced rim on the underside. In the centre of the underside of each disc, there is a silver wire loop which has possibly been soldered in place. The loops are bent, which is probably due to recent damage. The surfaces of the buttons, forming the cuff link are slightly tarnished. Dimensions: A button head diameter is 15.07mm, 4.27mm thick, and together they weigh 2.81g. Discussion: The design on the cuff link is commonly associated with the marriage of Charles II to Catherine of Braganza which took place in 1662, although these motifs continued to be used as a general symbol of love and marriage until the end of the century (Lewis, 2013). Similar cufflinks have been found to be treasure, including 2008 T753, 2018T730 and 2006 T532, all dating to the late 17th century. Conclusion: The age and precious metal content of this cuff link meets the criteria for Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. References: Lewis, M., 2013, 'Crown and Heart' Buttons and Cufflinks', Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Data Sheet 46.

HESH-6A1DE8: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.95mm x 7.14mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated; there is an indistinct wavy line around the bottom edge of the whorl - this maybe decoration. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The whorl measures 28.58mm diameter, is 12.06mm thick and weighs 47.46 grams.

HESH-69EC05: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 4.65mm x 5.51mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The whorl measures 21.18mm diameter, is 4.80mm thick and weighs 10.99 grams.

HESH-69A8C3: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Roman (AD50-350). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is a an irregular oval shape and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.87mm x 8.11mm. Both faces are plain and undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The whorl measures 26.35mm diameter, is 7.57mm thick and weighs 23.07 grams.

WMID-000F8E: COIN
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.

WMID-FFD1EC: SEAL MATRIX
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.

HESH-7F241D: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: B Context number: 102 One base sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures: 35.3mm in high, 38.3mm width, and 8.4mm across the base and 4.2mm across the wall: 14.7 grams. The external diameter of the base is 8cm and therefore the total circumference is 5.5% ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior: Dark grey to black; Core: Dark grey; Interior: Mid-brown Surface texture: Exterior: smooth but ridged, with no sooting; Interior: slightly rough, no sooting, very lightly and evenly limescaled Condition of sherd. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Base

HESH-7F089C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: B Context number: 102 66 body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 96.7 mm high, 89.6mm width, 5.5 across the wall and weighs 54.2 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 18.4mm high, 11.2mm width, 6.4 across the wall and weighs 1.4 grams. The bulk weight is 711.5 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Mid-grey to brown, Core: Black, Interior: Dark grey to black 2. Exterior: Dark grey to black, Core: Dark grey, Interior: Dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior: smooth, no sooting; Interior: slightly rough, one patch of soot and patchy limescale 2. Exterior: smooth, with no sooting; Interior: smooth, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent 2. Poor Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-7EEE3C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: B Context number: 102 Two rim sherds of Worcester Ware HER (Hereford) C1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots The largest sherd measures: 68.9mm high, 70.1mm width, 13.2mm thick at rim, 4.3mm across the wall; it weighs 54.0 grams. The rim represents 10% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 10.5cm The smallest sherd measures: 41.0mm high, 72.1mm width, 16.0mm thick at rim, 4.8mm across the wall; it weighs 35.5 grams. The rim represents 9.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 12cm The bulk weight is 89.5 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcester Ware HER (Hereford) C1 Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Black, Core: Dark grey to black, Interior: Dark grey to black 2. Exterior: Dark grey, Core: Dark grey, Interior: Mid-grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth, lightly sooted, Interior slightly rough with no sooting, with even patches of limescale and possible food residue 2. Exterior smooth with no sooting, Interior slightly rough, with no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent 2. Excellent Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: None Class: Worcester Ware HER (Hereford) C1 Rim Type: 1. Flat topped and everted 2. Flat topped and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of ten sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Rim

HESH-7EAB27: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: B Context number:102 Six body sherds of Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 30.2mm high, 34.8mm width, it varies from 6.3 and tapers to 10.9mm near the base; it weighs 10.5 grams The smallest sherd fragment measures: 13.6mm high, 21.5mm width, 5.9 mm across the wall; it weighs 2.1 grams Bulk weight: 33.5 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Dark grey to brown, Core: Dark grey to black, Interior: Dark grey 2. Exterior: Dark grey, Core: Dark grey, Interior: Brown Surface texture: 1. Exterior: rough and damaged, no sooting; Interior: smooth, no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior: smooth, no sooting; Interior: slightly rough, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd: 1. Poor 2. Fairly good Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chase Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-7D67F7: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: J Context number:105 Four body sherds of Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 54.4mm high, 43.3mm width, it varies from 5.3 to 6.4mm across the wall due to finger ridges from the construction process; it weighs 21.4 grams The smallest sherd fragment measures: 20.1mm high, 16.2mm width, 3.7 mm across the wall; it weighs 2.3 grams Bulk weight: 99.1 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Dark grey to black, Core: Dark grey, Interior: Dark grey 2. Exterior: Brown, Core: Black, Interior: Brown to grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior: smooth, with small patches of sooting; interior: rough, no sooting, but heavily limescaled 2. Exterior: rough and spalled, no sooting; Interior: rough, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd: 1. Good 2. Poor Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chase Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

WMID-581A84: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
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 example include brooch, book fitting or spinner for a fishing line. Owing to the style of the design and deorative features a Post Medieval to Modern date has been tentatively applied to the object in question. The overall dimensions are as follows: 19.08mm in length, 51.13mm in width, 1.74mm in thickness and 4.04g in weight.

WMID-57E343: TOKEN
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.

HESH-4216CC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: M Context number:107 One base sherd of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The sherd fragment measures: 56.7mm high, 46.5mm width, 8.3mm across the base, 5.6 mm across the wall; it weighs 42.6 grams. The diameter is 23cm and accounts for 6.5% of the base Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Exterior: Dark grey to brown, Core: Grey, with occasional black, Interior: Mid-brown Surface texture: Exterior: smooth, no sooting; interior: smooth, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd: Excellent Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Base

HESH-41F1BB: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: M Context number: 105 5 body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 51.1 mm high, 33.0mm width, 4.9 across the wall and weighs 15.5 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 39.1mm high, 39.5mm width, 5.2 across the wall and weighs 8.3 grams. The bulk weight is 57.2 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Black, Core: Dark grey, Interior: Mid-brown 2. Exterior: Black, Core: Dark grey, Interior: Mid-grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth evenly sooted; Interior smooth, no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior smooth with no sooting; interior smooth, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Very Good 2. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-41DCBB: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: M Context number: 105 Three rim sherds of Worcester Ware HER (Hereford) C1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots The largest sherd measures: 26.9mm high, 63.0mm width, 14.9mm thick at rim, 6.0mm across the wall; it weighs 27.7 grams. The rim represents 8% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 27cm The smallest sherd measures: 30.7mm high, 40.8mm width, 15.0mm thick at rim, 7.3mm across the wall; it weighs 12.3 grams. The rim represents 5.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm The bulk weight is 57.7 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcester Ware HER (Hereford) C1 Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Dark grey to black; Core: mid-grey, Interior: mid-grey 2. Exterior: Black, Core: black, Interior: dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth, no sooting; interior slightly rough with no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior smooth with no sooting; interior smooth with no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Good 2. Good Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: None Class: Worcester Ware HER (Hereford) C1 Rim Type: 1. Flat topped and everted 2. Flat topped and everted Rim Diameters: 3. The diameter of the rim is 18cm representing 7% of the total circumference and is flat everted. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of ten sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Rim

HESH-41BC08: LEAF ARROWHEAD
A complete leaf-shaped arrowhead of probable Neolithic date (2900 - 2150 BC). The arrowhead is formed on a mid-grey coloured tertiary flint flake; both the dorsal and ventral faces are extensively retouched. The arrowhead is lentoid or pointed oval (an irregular pentagon) in plan and lentoid in cross section. The butt of the arrowhead has been trimmed and extensively reworked removing any trace of striking platform or bulb of percussion In profile the arrowhead is also lentoid. The shape of the arrowhead does not conform with known sub-types - it most closely resembles kite shaped examples. The dorsal and ventral faces have both had significant pressure (ripple) flaking with a series of small neat narrow facets. This flaking is best described as covering, scaled low angled retouch. There is only slight / minor damage to the arrowhead from movement in the ploughsoil, and a small notches along one long edge. The arrowhead measures 27.6mm in length, 16.3mm maximum width, is 3.3mm thick and weighs 1.37 grams.

HESH-41AAF4: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: M Context number: 105 Two base sherds of Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 9.7mm in high, 48.9mm width, and 8.7 across the base and 6.0mm across the wall: 15.1 grams. The external diameter of the base is 23cm representing 7% of the total circumference. The smallest fragment measure: 15.2mm in high, 28.7mm width, 5.4mm across base, and 5.3mm across the wall: 7.1 grams. The external diameter of the base is 20cm representing 4.5% of the total circumference. The bulk weight: 22.8 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware are fabric HER (Hereford) B1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid-brown; core grey and interior dark brown to grey 2. Exterior mid-brown; core brown to grey, with occasional black; interior mid-brown Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - not sooted; interior smooth, with no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior smooth with no sooting; interior smooth no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Quite Good 2. Fairly Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Base Diameters: No dimensions for sherds 3 and 4 Class: Malvern Chaseware fabric HER (Hereford) B1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles Class: VESSEL Sub class: Base

HESH-40CA5C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: M Context number:105 Four body sherds of Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 37.9mm high, 56.2mm width, 4.0m across the wall; it weighs 17.5 grams The smallest sherd fragment measures: 23.8mm high, 29.2mm width, 4.5 mm across the wall; it weighs 3.1 grams Bulk weight: 35.2 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Malvern Chaseware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Dark grey throughout 2. Dark grey throughout Surface texture: 1. Exterior: smooth, no sooting; interior: smooth, no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior: slightly rough, no sooting; interior: slightly rough, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd: 1. Excellent 2. Poor Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chase Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-409A36: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: M Context number: 105 One rim sherds of Malvernware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots The sherd measures: 30.1mm high, 31.0mm width, 16.2mm thick at rim, 6.1mm across the wall; it weighs 10.9 grams. The rim represents 5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 19cm The bulk weight is 10.9 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvernware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Dark grey throughout Surface texture: Exterior rough with some sooting; interior slightly rough with sooting on the rim, no limescale Condition of sherd: Good Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: Small narrow double line at the base of the neck, probably at formation than deliberate decoration Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles Class: VESSEL Sub class: Rim Class: VESSEL Sub class: Rim

HESH-408A7D: BLADE
A long broad blade like flake of probable later Mesolithic date (5500 - 3500 BC). The blade is broadly rectangular in plan and triangular in section - it is from the primary preparation of a core. The upper dorsal face is entirely covered with a mid-grey rough cortex. The ventral face shows conchoidal ripples and the bulb of percussion and striking platform have been removed through snapping. The long edges have both been retouched - the right hand edge has very fine regular direct percussion applied with a hard hammer from the ventral face creating a very fine denticulated edge. The left hand long edge has been damaged through plough roll but may possibly have been retouched. The flint is a mid-brown colour with milky inclusions and is unlikely to have been sourced locally The blade measures 44.0mm length, is 22.5mm wide and 5.8mm thick; it weighs 6.01 grams

HESH-403D44: DEBITAGE
Two small and irregular flint tertiary debitage flakes (from the third and final phase of tool making) dating from the Neolithic period (3500-2100 BC). Both flakes are formed from mid - light grey coloured flint which has patinated to a white colour. The ventral face of both flakes show conchoidal ripples but the bulb of percussion and the striking platform, point of percussion have been removed through snapping. The dorsal faces have a number of irregular and regular flake scars. The more rectangular flake (2) has some signs of deliberate retouch forming a slightly waisted profile at the mid-point of the long edge. The flakes measure: 27.5mm length, 17.3mm width, is 3.6mm thick and weighs 1.98 grams 20.6mm length, 14.2mm width, is 4.4mm thick and weighs 1.54 grams

HESH-3FF39E: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: J Context number: 105 19 body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 63.3 mm high, 47.7mm width, 5.6 across the wall and weighs 26.0 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 18.8mm high, 12.2mm width, 4.6 across the wall and weighs 1.0 grams. The bulk weight is 53.8 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Dark grey to brown, Core: Dark grey to black, interior: mid-brown 2. Exterior: Black, Core: Dark grey to black, Interior: Dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth but pittered - no sooting; slighltly rough when ridged from construction, with no sooting, but small patches of limescale 2. Exterior smooth with no sooting; interior rough, no sooting, but patchy limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Good 2. Quite good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-3FD02F: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: J Context number:105 Four body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) B1. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 42.3mm high, 48.8mm width, 8.0mm across the base, 6.7 mm across the wall; it weighs 22.4 grams. The projected diameter is 18 cm and that represents 9% of the base. The smallest sherd fragment measures: 18.2mm high, 22.5mm width, 7.5mm across the base, 7.8 mm across the wall; it weighs 6.3 grams. The projected diameter is 19 cm and that represents 6% of the base. Bulk weight: 62.7 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior brown to grey, Core dark grey to black and interior dark grey 2. Exterior Brown to grey, Core dark grey and interior dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior: smooth, no sooting; interior: slightly rough, no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior: smooth no sooted; interior: smooth, no sooting and heavily limescaled limescale Condition of sherd: 1. Quite Good 2. Quite Good Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Colour of vessels can vary with the overall type / form during the later 12th - 13th century Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-3FABB3: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
A thumbnail scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scraper is formed on a fine, mid brown (toffee like) coloured good quality, tertiary oval shaped flake of flint. The ventral face shows the bulb and point of percussion as well as conchoidal ripples and bulbar scar; this shows that the flake was struck from a prepared striking platform. The dorsal face has several broad removals / flake facets most probably caused by other flakes being removed for tool production. Around the edges are areas of dense neat regular well applied secondary retouch . This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge that extends around three sides of the flake (in a horse-shoe shape). The form of retouch on the dorsal face is best described as being short stepped and abrupt. Little or no retouch is applied to the edges on the ventral face. This type of scraper is the most common type of tool found within flint assemblages of later Neolithic date, being a multi-function cutting and scraping tool which were infrequently hafted. This example is particularly well made on a very good piece of non-locally derived flint; the cutting edge has a shiny surface - possibly being related to functional deposits. The scraper measures 34.9mm length, 27.3mm wide, 6.6mm thick and weighs 6.28 grams.

HESH-3F928B: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: J Context number:105 Four body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 49.6mm high, 28.1mm width, 6.0mm across the wall; it weighs 9.0 grams. The smallest sherd fragment measures: 17.6mm high, 27.0mm width, 6.1mm across the wall; it weighs 3.6 grams. Bulk weight: 26.7 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior black, Core darl to mid-grey and interior mid-grey 2. Exterior dark grey, Core grey and interior grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior: slightly rough, heavily sooted; interior: slightly rough, no sooting, specks of limescale 2. Exterior: smooth and lightly sooted; interior: slightly rough, no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd: 1. Good 2. Quite Good Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Colour of vessels can vary with the overall type / form during the later 12th - 13th century Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel. Class: VESSEL Sub class: Body

HESH-3F875D: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
A near complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2200-1800 BC) This arrowhead has been knapped from a mottled mid grey white coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The arrowhead has been knapped using a number of different techniques, including direct and indirect percussion, as well as pressure / ripple / invasive flaking. It is broadly symmetrical in shape with one barb and the tang being complete. The other barb is broken close to the body of the arrowhead by a clean break or snap. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been retouched to create sharp edges. One face of the arrowhead has received more reworking than the other and a large number of retouch scars are present. There are several overhanging scars and hinge fractures which might also suggest that the source of the flint is not of the best quality - most likely from a riverine derived flint pebble. Similar flint barb and tanged arrowheads are associated with the Beaker phase of the Late / final Neolithic and Early Bronze Age c. 2500-1800BC. This example fits into the sub-classification of non-Fancy B&T arrowheads best described as Sutton types (Butler 2005: 162-165, after Green (1980). This example is best described as having rounded barbs and a squared tang (D/F). Sutton types usually weigh less than 8 grams with small length / breadth ratio. The arrowhead measures 21.3 mm in length, 17.2mm maximum width, is 3.7mm thick and weighs 1.13 grams.

HESH-2E225F: AXEHEAD
A near complete axe head formed of a coarse grained igneous rock dating from the later Neolithic date (3000-2000 BC). The axe has been knapped and pecked into shape although the surface is heavily weathered. The rock from which it is made is a mid-brown fine grained igneous - possibly a diorite with significant inclusions of elongated rectangular black crystals - possibly biotite of hornblende. There is considerable mid orange staining across the body of the axe and this maybe as a result of the burial environment - possibly indicating deposition within soils that are iron rich or have a predilection towards iron panning / waterlogging. The axe is broadly a pointed oval in plan and is sub-oval (humped) in cross section. In plan the axe head expands from a rounded cutting edge to a point behind the blade and then tapers to a blunted point at the butt. In profile it is widest at the mid-point and tapers towards the butt and cutting edge. The cutting edge does not seem to have been ground although the axe on both faces is smoother either side of the cutting edge. A distinct circumferential grove is present and meanders from on face to the other, it does not follow a natural flaw, instead it seems to have been caused by human hand - whether deliberate / intentional or accidental. The groove or line does not improve the hafting capabilities of the axe and would not have improved its functional use. There are no polished surface. The axe is a mid-grey brown colour with a rough abrasive texture. The axe measures 158.9mm length, 57.3mm width (behind the cutting edge), 19.8mm wide at butt; it is 44.3mm thick at the mid-point. It weighs 538 grams. Axes are more than just a functional tool within Neolithic society; they would have had various other functions and shown the wealth, power and importance of their owner. It is likely they were passed down through families and generations and were often deposited in special, meaningful and significant ways.

HESH-EA0899: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: L Context number: 105 20 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 53.7mm high, 71.7mm width, varies from the base at 9.8 to 6.2 across the wall and weighs 35.4 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 21.5mm high, 14.3mm width, 4.5 across the wall and weighs 1.8 grams. The bulk weight is 195.8 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid-brown to grey; core dark grey to black and interior: mid-brown to grey 2. Exterior dark-grey throughout Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - no sooting; Interior smooth - no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior smooth - no sooting and interior roough no sooting and limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Very good - unabraded 2. Poor - abraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-AF83FB: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: L Context number: 105 3 body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. The majority are heavily limescaled and uniform in nature - possibly being from one single vessel. The largest measures: 33.1mm high, 26.7mm width, 5.1mm across the wall; it weighs 4.3 grams. The smallest measures: 21.9mm high, 19.7mm width, 4.7mm across the wall; it weighs 2.1 grams. Bulk weight: 9.3 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Dark grey - black throughout, 2. Exterior: Mid-brown; Core: dark grey - black and Interior dark grey - black Surface texture:. 1. Exterior smooth no sooting and interior slightly rough with no sooting or limescale. 2. Exterior: Degraded with exclusions visible - no sooting, Interior: rough with no sooting or limescale Condition of sherds: 1 Good, 2 Very Poor Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-AF604C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Sector: L Context number:105 Four body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 42.9mm high, 25.2mm width, 6.2mm across the wall; it weighs 11.0 grams. The smallest sherd fragment measures: 33.6mm high, 16.2mm width, 5.9mm across the wall; it weighs 3.2 grams. Bulk weight: 26.7 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid brown, Core dark grey and interior grey - brown 2. Exterior dark grey - brown, Core grey with intermittant and interior mid-brown Surface texture: 1. Exterior: smooth, no sooting; interior: smooth no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior: smooth but chipped and no sooting; interior: smooth with no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd: 1 Good; 2 Poor Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Colour of vessels can vary with the overall type / form during the later 12th - 13th century Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-AEDE55: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 11 abraded base sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 20.8mm in high, 57.4mm width, and 8.9 across the base and 6.6mm across the side wall: 36.1 grams. The external diameter of the base is 17cm representing 10% of the total circumference. The smallest fragment measure: 10.8mm in high, 27.3mm width, 7.2mm across base, and 5.2mm across the side wall: 3.6 grams. The external diameter of the base is 14cm representing 3% of the total circumference. The bulk weight: 243.0 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior black; core and imterior dark grey 2. Exterior dark brown - grey; core black; and interior dark brown - grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - not sooted interior slightly rough - patchy limescaled 2. Exterior smooth and no sooting interior smooth no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. good - unabraded 2. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Base Diameters: 3: The external diameter of the base is 24cm representing 8% of the total circumference. 4: The external diameter of the base is 25cm representing 8% of the total circumference. 5: The external diameter of the base is 27cm representing 6% of the total circumference. 6: The external diameter of the base is 21cm representing 7% of the total circumference. 7: The external diameter of the base is 19cm representing 7% of the total circumference. 8: The external diameter of the base is 16cm representing 9% of the total circumference. 9: The external diameter of the base is 17cm representing 7% of the total circumference. 10: The external diameter of the base is 16cm representing 7% of the total circumference. 11: The external diameter of the base is 10cm representing 8% of the total circumference. Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-575B54: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 Two body sherds of Vale of Gloucester ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) D2 The fragments measure.: 1: 38.2mm in length, 54.6mm width, 6.5mm thick and weighs 15 grams. 2: 21.8mm in length, 36.3mm width, 6.2mm thick and weighs 6.3grams. Bulk weight: 21.3 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Vale of Gloucester Ware Fabric type D2 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions; there are voids on the interior surface. Firing Condition: 1. Light mid-brown exterior, light brown - grey core and a interior mid brown 2. mid-brown throughout Surface texture: 1. Exterior is smooth; not sooted. The interior is smooth no sooting - small area of limescale 2. Exterior is smooth; not sooted. The interior is smooth no sooting - two small areas of limescale Condition of sherd. Lightly abraded: Excellent Inclusions: A mica rich fabric with common rounded and oval white limestone (1.0mm) and oolitic voids.Common small rounded ironstone fragments (0.5mm) Sparse angular quartz grains and sparse angular white fossil shell.. Glaze: None Class: Vale of Gloucester ware HER (Hereford) Fabric D2 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as probably from a pottery production site at Haresfield, Gloucestershire.The vessel had been used to contain an acidic liquid probably alcoholic in nature. He further notes that the sherd came from a spouted pitcher. Pitchers are redder in colour than the cooking pots from the same kiln - this indicates a higher firing temperature. Note: Vince notes that this fabric also includes finely divided calcite and rounded pellets of iron ore / muscovite being visible in section.

HESH-57406B: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 51 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 59.9 mm high, 106.9mm width, 4.9mm thick and weighs 37.0 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 16.3mm high, 13.4mm width, 5.0mm thick and weighs 0.9 grams. The sherds weigh: 528.1 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior black; core dark greyand interior: dark grey-black 2. Exterior, black core and interior dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - evenly sooted; Interior smooth but ridged, no sooting - slight limescale 2. Exterior smooth - no sooting and interior smooth no sooting and evenly limescaled Condition of sherd. 1. very good - unabraded 2. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-573161: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 Two unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. One of these is from a large example of the vessel form and indicates hand finishing on a turn table The fragments measures.: 1: 126.5mm in height, 149mm width, 16.5mm thick at rim 5.9mm thick at body; it weighs 203.3 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 32 cm representing 13% of the total circumference. 2: 44.3mm in height, 67.5mm width, 18.7mm thick at rim 5.9mm thick at body; it weighs 40.2 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 19 cm representing 11% of the total circumference. Bulk weight: 243.5 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. black exterior - core and interior dark grey 2. Mid-dark brown - grey mottled exterior - core mid-grey - interior mid-light brown Surface texture: 1. exterior slightly rough and uneven - heavily sooted; interior slightly rough with some sooting on the inside by the rim - very lightly limescaled 2. exterior smooth - no sooting; interior smooth - no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent 2. Very Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabricH ER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: Flat topped everted rim Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 Two bases sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 1. 28.2mm high, 89.1mm width, 7.2mm thick at base, 5.9mm at body / side wall; it weighs 77.5 grams. The external diameter of the base is 31cm representing 6% of the total base. 2. 26.8mm high, 38.0mm width, 7.1mm thick at base, 5.8mm at body / side wall; it weighs 9.9 grams. The external diameter of the base is 14cm representing 7% of the total base. Bulk weight: 110.3 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - hand thrown Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior, Interior and core - mid-brown throught 2. Exterior, Interior and core - dark grey - black throught Surface texture: 1. exterior smooth no sooting and interior smooth with uneven finger ridges between base and wall - limescale in one area 2. exterior smooth no sooting and interior smooth lightly limescaled Condition of sherds. Excellent- unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Base: 3. The external diameter of the base is 18cm representing 5% of the total base. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-56F407: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 34 body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. The majority are heavily limescaled and uniform in nature - possibly being from one single vessel. The largest measures: 77.0mm high, 63.0mm width, varies between 6.3mm; it weighs 54.4 grams. The smallest measures: 30.8mm high, 26.9mm width, varies between 7.9mm thick; it weighs 4.3 grams. Bulk weight: 366 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: mid brown, Core: grey and Interior mid-brown - grey 2. Exterior: dark grey - black, Core: black and Interior dark grey Surface texture:. 1. Exterior smooth no sooting and interior smooth but uneven has horizontal ridges from, construction / throwing on wheel - no sooting or limescale. 2. Exterior smooth no sooting and interior smooth - no sooting - lightly limescaled. Condition of sherds: Excellent - not abraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-56DFDA: VESSEL
Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number: 105 Two rim sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest sherd measures: 32.0mm high, 59.8mm width, 15.8mm thick at rim, 7.4mm at body; it weighs 25.7 grams.The rim represents 7% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 27cm The smallest sherd measures: 30.1mm high, 34.7mm width, 15.3mm thick at rim, 7.8mm at body; it weighs 15.2 grams.The rim represents 4% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 19cm Bulk Weight: 40.9 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1 & 2 Exterior, interior and core: dark grey throughout Surface texture: 1. & 2. exterior smooth and lightly sooted; interior smooth with no sooting or limescale Condition of sherds. Excellent- Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-5677B3: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: F Context number:105 Four body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. ___________________________________________________________ The largest sherd fragment measures: 111.6mm high, 72.8mm width, 6.2mm thick; it weighs 57.9 grams. The smallest sherd fragment measures: 44.5mm high, 44.8mm width, 5.2mm thick; it weighs 8.8 grams. Bulk weight: 119.5 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior grey - mid brown, Core mid brown to grey and interior mid-brown 2. Exterior black, Core dark grey and interior dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior: smooth and even with around 50% exterior surfacxe being sooted; interior: slightly rough no limescale 2. Exterior: smooth and no sooting; interior: rough with light covering of limescale Condition of sherd: Excellent / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Colour of vessels can vary with the overall type / form during the later 12th - 13th century Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

WAW-2C7894: COIN
Medieval coin: double patard of Charles The Bold, Duke of Burgundy AD 1467-1477. Mintmark is a lion rampant in the centre of obverse shield, and the coin may have been minted in Flanders. The legends are abbreviated and read as KAROLVS:DEI:GRA:DVX:BG:BRAB:ZLIN:FLA (translating as 'Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy, Limburg and Flanders'), while the reverse reads SIT:NOMEN:DOMINI:BENEDICTVM (translating as 'May the Name of the Lord be Blessed') (Taken from BERK-0D943E).

WAW-2C1FEA: COIN
Medieval coin: cut halfpenny of Henry II minted by Everard or Ricard in York or Exeter between 1180 and 1185. North No. 962-964; Class 1.

WAW-F1EE4C: DEBITAGE
A tertiary flake of a mottled light grey flint of probable Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2351 BC). The flake is pyramidal in section. The ventral surface has conchoidal ripples. The bulb of percussion is missing. It measures 17.79mm in length, 11.14mm in width, 5.87mm thick and weighs 0.81grams.

WAW-F1D1A4: DEBITAGE
A secondary flake of opaque light brown coloured flint with a light mottled grey patina of probable Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2351 BC). The flake is sub-rectangular in shape and triangular in section. It has cortex remaining along a lateral edge. The dorsal surface has other vertical scars. The ventral surface has conchoidal ripples. The bulb of percussion is missing. It measures 31.43mm in length, 18.23mm in width, 3.56mm thick and weighs 2.14grams.

WAW-F17328: DEBITAGE
A secondary flake of dark grey coloured flint with a light blue and white mottled surface of probable Neolithic date (c. 4000 - 2351 BC). The flake is sub-lozenge in shape and sub-triangular in section. It has cortex remaining along a portion of a lateral edge. The dorsal surface has other short vertical scars. The ventral surface has conchoidal ripples and a small bulb of percussion. It measures 30.9mm in length, 17.06mm in width, 5.13mm thick and weighs 2.31grams.

WAW-F003C7: COIN
Roman coin: A copper-alloy sesterius of probably the Antonines, dating to AD 138-187. (Reece period probably 8). The reverse type is illegible. Mint of Rome.

HESH-9ADC55: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 109 Two abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. This form of fabric is more prevalent in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries The largest fragment measure: 57.6mm high, 59.1mm width, 7.7mm thick and weighs 23.0 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 46.4mm high, 33.7mm width, 4.4mm thick and weighs 7.5 grams. The bulk weight: 30.5 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior, Interior Black: Core: mid-grey; Interior: dark grey 2. Exterior, dark grey, core light - mid grey and interior: mid-grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - patchy sooting ed; slightly rough no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior smooth - patchy sooting; interior slightly rough, heavily and evenly limescaled Condition of sherd. 1. Very Good- unabraded 2. Good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-9AD02A: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 108 Four abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER(Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. This form of fabric is more prevalent in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries The largest fragment measure: 64.7mm high, 45.2mm width, 5.8mm thick and weighs 23.6 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 25.4mm high, 22.6mm width, 5.4mm thick and weighs 3.0 grams. The bulk weight: 34.6 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior, Interior and Core: mid-brown throughout 2. Exterior, mid-dark brown, core dark brown - grey and interior: dark brown Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - not sooted; Interior smooth no sooting or limescale - possibly unused 2. Exterior smooth - not sooted; interior rough, heavily and evenly limescaled Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent- unabraded 2. Good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-9AB0CC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 107 Four abraded flat base sherds which conjoin along a modern break of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 52.8mm in high, 100.2mm width, and 9.1 across the base and 3.3mm across the side wall: 50.9 grams. The external diameter of the base is 21cm representing 12% of the total circumference. The smallest fragment measure: 76.3mm in high, 53.4mm width, 4.6mm across base: 30.1 grams. The external diameter of the base cannot be estimated as the sherd is flat The bulk weight: 164.1 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior dark grey; core dark grey - black and interior light grey - light brown 2. Exterior dark grey - black; core varied dark grey to black; and interior dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - not sooted interior smooth - lightly limescaled 2. Exterior smooth and lightly sooted interior lightly rough no sooting and evenly and heavily limescaled Condition of sherd. 1. Very good - unabraded 2. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-9A9715: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 107 23 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER(Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. This form of fabric is more prevalent in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries The largest fragment measure: 81.0 mm high, 57.6mm width, 5.2mm thick and weighs 29.5 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 20.5mm high, 16.2mm width, 3.8mm thick and weighs 1.3 grams. The bulk weight:165.7 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior core mid-dark grey; core dark grey to black; and interior: dark grey 2. Exterior, dark grey - black, core and interior: dark grey; Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - not sooted; rough, Interior smooth moderately patchy limescale 2. Exterior smooth - not sooted; interior rough, moderately evenly limescaled Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent- unabraded 2. Good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-9A87E4: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 107 One unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measures.: 18.9mm in height, 35.8mm width, 12.0mm thick at rim 5.6mm thick at body; it weighs 7.2 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 18cm representing 6% of the total circumference. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Black exterior - core and interior dark grey Surface texture: interior smooth no limescale and exterior smooth and not sooted Condition of sherd. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, ocasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: Flat topped everted rim Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-9A7A6B: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 107 A base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 17.9 mm high, 60.8mm width, 5.3mm thick at base and 5.9mm across the side wall; it weighs 39.0 grams. The external diameter measures 16cm and represents 13% of base __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - hand thrown Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior mid- dark grey; core - uneven;ly light - mid grey - black Interior: light-mid grey Surface texture: Exterior smooth no sooting and interior smooth with an even thin layer of limescale Condition of sherds. Good- unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-9A6D2F: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 107 Three body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest measures: 49.9mm high, 65.2mm width, varies between 9.1mm - 5.0mm thick; it weighs 32.6 grams. The smallest measures: 26.2mm high, 30.0mm width, varies between 6.3mm thick; it weighs 4.6 grams. Bulk weight: 43.2 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: black, Core: dark grey and Interior buff - light brown 2. Exterior: dark grey - black, Core: and Interior mid- dark grey Surface texture:. 1. Exterior smooth no sooting and interior slightly rough but has horizontal ridges from, construction / throwing on wheel- no sooting or limescale. 2. Exterior smooth no sooting and interior slightly rough - no sooting or limescale. Condition of sherds: Very Good - not abraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-9A5691: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 107 One rim sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. It measures: 28.1mm high, 66.2mm width, 14.6mm thick at rim, 5.5mm at body; it weighs 22.2 grams. The rim represents 10% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 20cm __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior: Black, core dark grey; Interior dark grey, Surface texture:exterior smooth and sooted interior slightly rough no sooting or limescale Condition of sherds. Very Good - Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-600FE2: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: D Context number:107 One body sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The sherd fragment measures: 19.6mm high, 13.6mm width, 4.7mm thick; it weighs 1.2 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Black exterior and interior and core: mid-brown Surface texture: Exterior: smooth with light sooting; interior: slightly rough no limescale Condition of sherd: Fairly good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Colour of vessels can vary with the overall type / form during the later 12th - 13th century Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-5FFBD3: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 105 An abraded flat base sherds which conjoin along a modern break of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. It measures: 15.4mm in high, 34.7mm width, and 8.2 across the base and 7.3mm across side wall: 15.4 grams. The external diameter of the base is 22cm representing 4% of the total circumference. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition:Exterior mid-dark grey; core black and interior dark grey Surface texture: exterior smooth and sooted; interior sparse limescale Condition of sherd. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5FED3C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 105 12 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. This form of fabric is more prevalent in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries The largest fragment measure: 58.5 mm high, 51.2mm width, 5.3mm thick and weighs 18.9 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 27.8mm high, 16.4mm width, 5.1mm thick and weighs 2.3 grams. The bulk weight: 21.2 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior black; core mid-dark grey; and interior: not visible due to limescale 2. Exterior, black, core: dark grey; interior not visible due to limescale Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - evenly sooted; rough, heavily limescaled 2. Exterior smooth - evenly sooted; rough, heavily limescaled Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent- unabraded 2. Good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5FCAB2: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 105 One unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measures.: 31.1mm in height, 29.0mm width, 11.4mm thick at rim 5.4mm thick at body; it weighs 12.8 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 18cm representing 5% of the total circumference. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Black exterior - core dark grey - interior black Surface texture: interior slightly rough no limescale and exterior rough and sooted Condition of sherd. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, ocasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: Flat topped everted rim Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5F9BDE: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 105 One body sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. It measures: 10.7mm high, 23.2mm width, 5.6mm thick; it weighs 0.8 grams. __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior: black, Core: dark grey and Interior dark grey Surface texture:. Exterior very smooth (almost burnished) and no sooting and interior smooth- no sooting or limescale. Condition of sherds: Poor: abraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-5F4B35: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 103 One unabraded rim sherd of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. It measures: 25.3mm in height, 41.9mm width, 15.0mm thick at rim 5.7mm thick at body; it weighs 15.2 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 16cm representing 8% of the total circumference. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Black exterior - core mid - dark grey - interior mid - dark grey Surface texture:. Exterior rough and sooted interior slightly rough: no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd.: Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: Flat topped everted rim Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: D Context number: 103 One body sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. It measures: 39.4mm high, 14.8mm width, 5.8mm thick; it weighs 5.6 grams. __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior: black, Core: dark grey and Interior dark grey Surface texture:. Exterior smooth and no sooting and interior smooth- no sooting or limescale. Condition of sherds: Very good: Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-5F06E3: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 109 Two abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 33.1 mm high, 26.3mm width, 4.3mm thick and weighs 4.6 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 23.6mm high, 19.9mm width, 6.5mm thick and weighs 4.2 grams. The sherds weigh: 8.8 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior dark-grey to black; core dark grey; and interior: brown 2. Exterior, black, core: dark grey; interior dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - evenly sooted; slightly rough, no sooting - evenly limescaled 2. Exterior smooth no sooting and interior slightly rough - no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. Quite Good - unabraded 2. Good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5EF5AC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 109 A base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 34.8 mm high, 31.6mm width, 4.5mm thick at base; it weighs 9.2 grams. The external diameter cannot be measured because the sherd is flat __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - hand thrown Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark-grey brown; core - dark grey Interior: light-brown Surface texture: exterior smooth no sooting and interior smooth and heavily limescaled Condition of sherds. Good- unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-5EE33D: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 109 2 body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 35.7mm high, 45.1mm width, 4.4mm thick; it weighs 11.7 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 36.1mm high, 22.0mm width, 4.0mm thick; it weighs 5.0 grams. Bulk weight: 16.7 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: dark - grey / black, Core: Dark grey and Interior mid-brown - grey 2. Exterior: Core: & interior mid grey throught Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth and evenly sooted and interior slightly rough - no sooting or limescale. 2. Exterior very smooth and interior slightly rough- no sooting or limescale. Condition of sherds: Good: Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-5EC796: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 107 11 abraded flat base sherds which conjoin along a modern break of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 28.5mm in high, 76.9mm width, and 7.0 across the base and 5.5mm across the side wall: 35.5 grams. The external diameter of the base is 29cm representing 9% of the total circumference. The smallest fragment measure: 19.2mm in high, 29.8mm width, 5.2mm across base and 4.8mm across side wall: 7.2 grams. The external diameter of the base is 18 cm representing 5% of the total circumference. The sherds weigh: 175.6 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid-brown to grey; core mid grey and interior mid-brown 2. Exterior black; core dark grey and interior brown - grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior and interior very smooth - no sooting or limescale 2. Exterior and interior very smooth no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. good - unabraded 2. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Base Diameter 3. The external diameter of the base is 27 cm representing 6% of the total circumference. 4. The external diameter of the base is 25 cm representing 6% of the total circumference. 5. The external diameter of the base is 27 cm representing 6% of the total circumference. 6. The external diameter of the base is 20 cm representing 5% of the total circumference. 7. The external diameter of the base is 17 cm representing 4% of the total circumference. 8-11. Undiagnostic or flat Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5EA505: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 107 61 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 90.3 mm high, 64.3mm width, 3.9mm thick and weighs 47.3 grams. - two conjoined sherds The smallest fragment measure: 13.6mm high, 10.1mm width, 5.4mm thick and weighs 0.9 grams. The sherds weigh: 624 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior black; core dark grey - black; and interior: dark grey-black 2. Exterior, dark grey core: mid grey; interior mid-brown - grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth - heavily sooted; Interior rough, no sooting - slight limescale and food residues 2. Exterior and interior smooth no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. 1. excellent- unabraded 2. Poor Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5E85E1: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 107 Three unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measures.: 1: 32.3mm in height, 62.5mm width, 16.4mm thick at rim 6.1mm thick at body; it weighs 27.3 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 25 cm representing 7% of the total circumference. 2: 33.2mm in height, 45.4mm width, 12.4mm thick at rim 7.1mm thick at body; it weighs 21.8 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 15 cm representing 10% of the total circumference. Bulk weight: 74.2 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Brown - dark grey exterior - core grey - interior dark grey 2. Dark grey exterior - core mid-grey - interior brown - grey Surface texture: 1. interior slightly rough and exterior smooth and no sooting. 2. exterior and interior slightly rough - no sooting Condition of sherd. 1. Very Good 2. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: Flat topped everted rim Rim Diameter: 3. The external diameter of the rim is 26 cm representing 7% of the total circumference. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note:Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5E6018: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 107 One flat base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 32.4mm high, 30.5mm width, 6.9mm thick at base; 3.7mm thick across side wall: it weighs 9.1 grams. The external diameter represnets 7% of the base and the projected diameter is 12cm __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - hand thrown Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior dark grey, core - dark - grey, Interior: Mid-brown Surface texture: exterior and interior smoothno sooting or limescale Condition of sherds. Good- unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-5E39D3: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 7 22 body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 79.8mm high, 37.9mm width, 7.7mm thick; it weighs 30.1 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 11.9mm high, 11.5mm width, 4.5mm thick; it weighs 0.5 grams. Bulk weight: 58.3 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: Mid-brown, Core: Mid-brown - grey and Interior mid-brown 2. Exterior: Black, Core: grey and Interior dark grey Surface texture: 1. Exterior smooth and interior smooth - no sooting or limescale. 2. Exterior smooth and interior slightly rough- no sooting or limescale. Condition of sherds: Very Good: Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-5CCBD1: MUSKET BALL
Bag 8 Photo C - Musket Ball One possible lead alloy musket shot / ball of post medieval 1600-1800 date. The ball has lost its spherical shape and possesses a relatively even surface on one half of the shot. The other has a large curving surface created by an impact from collision, as a consequence the ball resembles a crescent shape. The shot has a casting seam and spurs from the mould removed. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). This find was discovered within an area where significant numbers of other shot have been discovered. It is unusual in shape and it is possible that it may be a very distorted weight or represent scrap lead which has been recycled. It is recorded as a musket shot due to this being the most likely identification. The musket ball measures: 23.8mm in diameter and weigh 30.69 grams

HESH-E39DEE: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 107 Five rim sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest sherd measures: 28.3mm high, 60.9mm width, 17.5mm thick at rim, 7.7mm at body; it weighs 29.2 grams. The rim represents 7% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 23cm The smallest sherd measures: 30.7mm high, 32.2mm width, 17.5mm thick at rim, 7.4mm at body; it weighs 19.9 grams. The rim represents 3.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm Bulk Weight: 115.7 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior: light Brown, core grey; Interior dark grey, 2. Exterior: mid Brown, core buff - light brown; Interior light brown, Surface texture: 1. exterior smooth and no sooting interior smooth with slight no sooting or limescale 2. exterior slightly rough no sooting interior slightly rough with no sooting or limescale Condition of sherds. Good - Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted fine line beneath the interior rim / cord Rims: 3. The rim represents 7% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 27cm 4. The rim represents 5.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 29cm 5. The rim represents 6.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 23cm

HESH-E36943: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: C Context number:107 Four base sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER(Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The largest sherd fragment measures: 75.4mm high, 49.3mm width, 6.9mm thick at base; it weighs 34.0 grams. The smallest sherd fragment measures: 14.2mm high, 34.1mm width, 4.9mm thick at base, 5.0mm at body / side wall; it weighs 4.2 grams. The base is too small to estimate its circumference. Bulk weight: 50.2 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER(Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid-brown ; core light brown; interior; light grey 2. Exterior light mid-brown ; core black interior; light - mid brown Surface texture: 1. Exterior: slightly rough with no sooting; interior: roughened and uneven light patchy limescale 2. Exterior: smooth with no sooting; interior: smooth no limescale Condition of sherd: Good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-E34C87: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 107 46 body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER(Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The largest fragment measures: 66.1mm high, 50.1mm width, 5.3mm thick at body / side wall; it weighs 26.4 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 15.5mm high, 12.0mm width, 5.2mm thick at body / side wall; it weighs 1.2 grams. The bulk weight of the 46 sherds is 27.6 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1. Exterior, core and interior: Mid Brown throughout 2. Exterior: dark-mid brown; core dark grey; interior mid brown Surface texture: 1. Exterior: slightly roughened - no sooting Interior: uneven and rough with a little patchy limescale. 2. Exterior mooth no sooting; interior slightly rough - no limescale Condition of sherd. Very good / slightly abraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-E336B8: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: C Context number:107 One rim sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER(Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The fragment measures: 11.9mm high, 15.9mm width, 9.8mm thick at rim, unknown at body / side wall; it weighs 1.3 grams. The rim is too small to measure. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Exterior dark-brown Core grey Surface texture: Exterior: smooth with no sooting; Condition of sherd. very poor/ unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-E31E45: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 105 Two flat base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 1. 45.0mm high, 33.1mm width, 4.8mm thick at base; it weighs 8.1 grams. The external diameter cannot be measured 2. 39.9mm high, 27.1mm width, 4.8mm thick at base; it weighs 6 grams. The external diameter cannot be measured Bulk weight: 14.1 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - hand thrown Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior black, core - black to dark brown, Interior: Mid-brown 2. Exterior dark grey to black; core and interior - dark grey Surface texture: 1. exterior smooth lightly sooted and interior rough and heavily evenly limescaled; 2. exterior smooth no sooting and interior rough and limescaledwith possible food residues Condition of sherds. Good- unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-E2F77A: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: C Context number: 105 Three body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 91.4mm high, 74.3mm width, 7.5mm thick; it weighs 67 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 21.0mm high, 45.3mm width, 5.9mm thick; it weighs 7.6 grams. Bulk weight: 96.1 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior, Core and Interior mid-dark brown throughout Surface texture: Exterior smooth and interior uneven slightly roughened. Condition of sherds: Excellent : Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

HESH-E2D416: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 107 Two abraded flat base sherds which conjoin along a modern break of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 72.2mm in high, 63.2mm width, and 6.1 across side wall: 31.1 grams. The external diameter of the base is too small to be measured The smallest fragment measure: 22.1mm in high, 28.7mm width, 8.7mm across base and 7.5 across side wall: 10 grams. The external diameter of the base is 14 cm representing 6% of the total circumference. The sherds weigh: 41.1 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior dark brown to grey; core black and interior dark grey - black 2. Exterior brown to dark grey; core dark grey and interior dark grey - black Surface texture: 1. interior abundant limescale and possible food residues and exterior smooth. no sooting 2. Exterior smooth with some surface damage - exterior no sooting - interior rough and sparse limescale Condition of sherd. 1. good - unabraded 2. poor Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-E2B386: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 107 45 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 90.1mm high, 98.4mm width, 6.9mm thick and weighs 78.5 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 17.8mm high, 11.1mm width, 4.7mm thick and weighs 1.2 grams. The sherds weigh: 380 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid- dark brown; core mid brown grey; and interior: dark grey-black 2. Exterior, interior and core - dark grey -black thoughout Surface texture: 1. Interior slightly rough, limescale and food residues and exterior smooth - no sooting 2. Interior and exterior mooth and no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-E297EE: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 107 Seven unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: 46.1mm in height, 61.4mm width, 14.0mm thick at rim 5.5mm thick at body; it weighs 41.8 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 17 cm representing 11% of the total circumference. 2: 30.9mm in height, 39.5mm width, 16.1mm thick at rim 7.2mm thick at body; it weighs 21.6 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 18 cm representing 6.5% of the total circumference. Bulk weight: 195.3 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Black exterior - core dark grey - interior dark grey 2. Greyish brown throughout Surface texture: 1. interior slightly rough and exterior smooth and sooted. 2. exterior and interior smooth - no sooting Condition of sherd. 1. Excellent 2. Good Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: 1.Flat topped everted rim 2. Round topped everted rim Rim Diameter: 3. The external diameter of the rim is 26 cm representing 9% of the total circumference. 4. The external diameter of the rim is 25 cm representing 8% of the total circumference. 5. The external diameter of the rim is 24 cm representing 6.5% of the total circumference. 6. The external diameter of the rim is 25 cm representing 5% of the total circumference. 7. The external diameter of the rim is 17 cm representing 6% of the total circumference. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note:Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-E1A5CC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 105 Five abraded flat base sherds which conjoin along a modern break of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 30.1mm in high, 53.7mm width, 9.5mm across base and 7.2 across side wall: 18.8 grams. The external diameter of the baseis 28 cm representing 5% of the total circumference. The smallest fragment measure: 16.1mm in high, 27.3mm width, 7.2mm across base and 6.1 across side wall: 4.3 grams. The external diameter of the base is 9 cm representing 4% of the total circumference. The sherds weigh: 36.2 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior dark grey to black; core dark grey and interior light to mid-brown 2. Dark brown throughout Surface texture: 1. interior and exterior smooth. Exterior sooted 2. Exterior smooth with some surface damage - exterior no sooting - interior limescale Condition of sherd. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Base Diameter: 3. The external diameter of the base is 9 cm representing 8% of the total circumference. 4-5. Undiagnostic - too small to measure Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-E1783B: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 105 25 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 76.4mm high, 51.2mm width, 8.2mm thick and weighs 32.8 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 20.7mm high, 11.1mm width, 5.1mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams. The sherds weigh: 173.3 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior mid- dark brown; core dark grey; and interior: Light grey 2. Exterior, interior and core - mid grey thoughout Surface texture: 1. Interior and exterior smooth - no sooting 2. Interior roughened and no sooting or limescale Condition of sherd. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-E16195: VESSEL
ardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 105 Two unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: two conjoined sherds 34.5mm in height, 49mm width, 14.7mm thick at rim 4.7mm thick at body; it weighs 22 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 24 cm representing 6.5% of the total circumference. 2: 27.6mm in height, 60.2mm width, 13.0mm thick at rim 5.7mm thick at body; it weighs 18.2 grams. The external diameter of the rim is 24 cm representing 8% of the total circumference. Bulk weight: 50.3 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Black exterior - core light grey - interior dark grey 2. Yellow - light brown exterior, core light grey, interior yellow brown Surface texture: 1. interior and exterior smooth and sooted. 2. very rough exterior / laminated, interior rough - no sooting Condition of sherd. 1. Good 2. poor / abraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: 1.Flat topped everted rim 2. Round topped everted rim Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note:Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-E14245: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 105 Two bases sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 1. 26.9mm high, 33.0mm width, 8.3mm thick at base, 8.9mm at body / side wall; it weighs 13.6 grams. The external diameter of the base is 22cm representing 4.5% of the total base. 2. 22.0mm high, 22.5mm width, 7.8mm thick at base, 5.1mm at body / side wall; it weighs 3.3 grams. The external diameter of the base is 10cm representing 7% of the total base. Bulk weight: 17.0 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - hand thrown Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Exterior, Interior and core - mid-brown throught 2. exterior and interior - mid-brown - core grey Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth Condition of sherds. Good- unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 105 24 body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 44.1mm high, 64.8mm width, 6.3mm thick; it weighs 20.2 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 12.7mm high, 17.2mm width, 3.7mm thick; it weighs 1.1 grams. Bulk weight: 140.5 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior, Core and Interior mid-dark brown throughout Surface texture: Exterior smooth and slightly sooted and interior pitted. One sherd within the assemblage has a smooth dark brown exterior and the interior is pitted and black with soot - possibly suggesting a function as a Cerfew Condition of sherds: Good - slightly aabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles

GLO-A44E25: COIN
~~Silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625) dated to 1613-1615 Obverse: crowned bust facing right [IA]CO[BVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX] Reverse: crowned harp TVE[ATVR VNITA DEVS] mintmark: Cinquefoil

HESH-FEDC67: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 105 Eight rim sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest sherd measures: 23.2mm high, 92.4mm width, 13.6mm thick at rim, 7.3mm at body; it weighs 26.5 grams.The rim represents 12% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 25cm The smallest sherd measures: 66.9mm high, 44.4mm width, 8.9mm thick at rim, 6.9mm at body; it weighs 20.5 grams.The rim is too small to be diagnostic Bulk Weight: 190.1 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior: Buff - Brown / Black mottled, core dark-grey - black; Interior dark grey, Surface texture: exterior smooth and ilightly sooted nterior smooth with slight no sooting or limescale Condition of sherds. Good - Unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze / Decoration: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Rims: 1. The rim represents 12% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 25cm 2. The rim represents 8% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm 3. The rim represents 8.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 24cm 4. The rim represents 7.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 24cm 5. The rim represents 6.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm 6. The rim represents 6% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 24cm 7. The rim represents 6.5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 24cm 8. The rim is too small to be diagnostic Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: A Context number:105 One base sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The sherd fragment measures: 10.5mm high, 37.4mm width, 7.1mm thick at base, 6.4mm at body / side wall; it weighs 9.5 grams. The base represents 4% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 28cm ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Light-brown exterior and interior; core: grey Surface texture: Exterior: smooth with no sooting; interior: smooth no limescale Condition of sherd: Good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-425E46: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: A Context number:105 11 body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The largest fragment measures: 66.7mm high, 40.2mm width, 6.4mm thick at body / side wall; it weighs 26.2 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 15.8mm high, 14.5mm width, 4.0mm thick at body / side wall; it weighs 1.2 grams. The bulk weight of the 11 sherds is 71.3 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Exterior and interior: Mid - Light Brown, Core: Grey Surface texture: Exterior: smooth with some sooting; interior: smooth no limescale Condition of sherd. good / slightly abraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: A Context number:105 Two rim sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering. The largest fragment measures: 35.4mm high, 29.8mm width, 15.8mm thick at rim, 7.1mm at body / side wall; it weighs 15.7 grams. The rim represents 5% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 16cm The smallest fragment measures: 24.8mm high, 37.3mm width, 15.9mm thick at rim, 9.1mm at bod / side wally; it weighs 9.4 grams. The rim represents 6% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 20cm The bulk weight of the six sherds is 25.1 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: 1) Mid-brown throughout 2) Dark grey brown throughout Surface texture: Exterior: black and smooth with no sooting; interior: smooth Condition of sherd. good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

WAW-9DD223: MEDALLION
Modern medallion: A copper alloy medallion in the form of a Maltese Cross with a small pierced suspension lobe projecting from the upper face. The upper loop is broken, but not recently. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing right. On cross arms, BORN NOVR 9TH 1841 / ACCESSION JANY 22ND 1901 / CORONATION JUNE 26TH 1902 / KING EDWARD VII. Reverse: Timber-framed market hall / town hall Ledbury . TO COMMEMORATE / THE CORONATION / KING EDWARD VII / LEDBURY JUNE 26TH 1902. The medallion measures: 34.89mm length, 33.22mm width is 1.86mm thick and weighs 5.91 grams The medallion is commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VII produced in Ledbury - Herefordshire. It gives the coronation date as 26th June, but, due to the king's illness, it was postponed and took place on 9th August 1902. The medallion was originally gilded but there are no traces visible now. Another medallion is recorded on the PAS database HESH-B9D183 and WAW-4C459E where the detail for this one originated.

WAW-9D71AA: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Late Iron Age (0 to 2nd century) or Roman fitting or pin: The object is a length of copper alloy which is rectangular in section. Half of the object is straight in profile and tapers in width to a blunt point. The other half is curled to form a penannular loop with the gap sited above the straight section. The object has an incomplete, well-developed light green patina. It measures 52.06mm long, 18.12mm wide across the loop and 5.16mm thick at the loop. The weight is 3.7g. The function of the object is not certain, Jackson (1990) illustrates a similar pin (Plate 15, No. 171) which is found at the end of a chain, Jackson (1990, 50) comments that a Roman date is improbable but cannot be ruled out. The patina on the object suggests a late Iron Age or early Roman date. Jackson, R. 1990, Camerton: The Late Iron Age and Early Roman Metalwork London: British Museum Press

WAW-9CF1F1: BROOCH
Roman (AD c. 80-200) Wroxeter type brooch of Mackreth 2011, chapter 4, part 3, WROX 1.b.1: The bow head is oval with the straighter edge forming the upper edge. The decoration on the bow head is a horizontal groove bordering the upper edge. On the reverse of the bow head is there is a single, incomplete, vertical, perforated lug which has a small hook protruding from it. The spring and pin are missing. The bow protrudes from the centre of the bow head and is a rectangular in section which tapers to a broken edge below the mid-point of the bow. The upper portion of the bow is decorated with vertical grooves with small notches across it. The surface of the brooch has an incomplete well-developed light green patina. The brooch weighs 3.66g, and measures 9.55mm wide across the bow head and is 27.04mm long. The brooch is a Trumpet-headed derivative, Wroxeter type which date to the 1st to 2nd century (Bayley and Butcher, 2004: p. 160-164). A similar brooch is illustrated in Hattatt (1987) No. 984. Also there is a similar brooch from Warwickshire on the PAS database, WAW-5C6AE1. Bayley and Butcher (2004: p. 168-9) comment that Wroxeter type brooches, based on their distribution, appear to originate in North Wales or the Midlands. Mackreth (2001) classifies it as Mackreth 2011, Chapter 4, part 3, WROX 1.b.1. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Hattat, R. 1987 Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford: Oxbow Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman BritainVolume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-84FDEB: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5b, Plate 50, AD c. 50-410). The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings with incomplete perforated wing caps. The wings are decorated with four vertical grooves. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings/bow head there is transverse groove and traces of an integral lug. The bowhead is hump-like in profile, is slightly angular, has a moulding on each side of the head and is undecorated. This continues to form the bow whose upper portion is semi-circular in section, at the approximate mid-point where the decoration is a bulbous horizontal ridge. And below this the bow is oval in section and decorated with a double-stranded horizontal groove, with a fine low-relief linear chevron below. The terminal is broken, but not recently. There is no trace of a catchplate. The surface of the brooch has a dark green abraded patina. It measures 34.55mm in length, 24.48mm in width, and weighs 10.71g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 5b dating to mid 1st to 4th century. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-84AA18: COIN
Roman coin: silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating to AD 140 to 143 (Reece Period 7). AEQVITAS AVG reverse type depicting Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in lowered right hand and vertical sceptre in left . Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 33, No.61a.

HESH-0AD4E2: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Sector: A Context number: 107 Three base sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 34.9mm high, 81.7mm width, is 8.1mm thick across the base and 8.8mm across the wall; it weighs 47.3 grams. The shred represents 12% of the base which has a projected diameter of 23cm The smallest fragment measures: 57.4mm length, 42.3mm width, 7.3mm thick; it weighs 25.9 grams. Bulk weight: 120.2 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-0A8FF1: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Sector: A Context number: 107 Six body sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 49.0mm high, 31.0mm width, 5.6mm thick; it weighs 14.5 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 25.2mm high, 8.8mm width, 3.6mm thick; it weighs 1.2 grams. Bulk weight: 32.1 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-0A80C9: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Sector: A Context number: 107 Four rim sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measures: 40.4mm high, 80.3mm width, 15.9mm thick at rim, 7.6mm at body; it weighs 48.1 grams. The rim represents 8% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 31cm The smallest fragment measures: 28.2mm high, 58.3mm width, 12.9mm thick at rim, 6.2mm at body; it weighs 18.3 grams. The rim represents 7% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm The four sherds weigh: 142.1 grams __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth with slight very fine interior horizontal ridge (from construction) at rim. Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-0A5F28: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 107 A single base sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surface. The fragment measures: 45.8mm width, 46.0mm high 8.1mm thick; it weighs 18.4 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is black with sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusions; core grey Condition of sherd. good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 107 Nine body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surface. The largest fragment measures: 46.9mm width, 51.55mm high 6.1mm thick; it weighs 19.8 grams. The smallest fragment measures: 21.6mm width, 16.8mm high 6.0mm thick; it weighs 2.7 grams. The bulk weight of the nine sherds is 112.9 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is black with sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusions; core grey Condition of sherd. good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 One sherd is sooted on the interior surface possibly suggesting it forms part of a curfew. Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-0A28DE: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: A Context number:107 Six rim sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surface. The largest fragment measures: 108.4mm width, 33.9mm high 15.9mm thick at rim, 7.2mm at body; it weighs 41.6 grams. The rim represents 11% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 33cm The smallest fragment measures: 27.9mm width, 27.9mm high 17.4mm thick at rim, 4.7mm at body; it weighs 11.0 grams. The rim is too small to suggest a diameter. The bulk weight of the six sherds is 133.7 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is black with sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusions; core grey Condition of sherd. good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted x4 and Round topped and everted x2 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-09FE7A: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 103 2 abraded base sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The sherds measure: 1. 27.8mm length, 34.9mm width, 7.8mm thick across the base and 9.0mm across the side wall; it weighs 10.3 grams. 2. 40.4mm length, 39.2mm width, 5.1mm thick across the base; it weighs 10.2 grams. The sherds weigh: 20.5 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior and interior dark buff to light brown core darkening to black in places Surface texture: interior and exterior very smooth. Condition of sherd. excellent - unabraded - sooted - from cooking Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-09D6FC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 103 17 abraded body sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The largest fragment measure: 52.3mm high, 57.0mm width, 4.2mm thick and weighs 22.8 grams. The smallest fragment measure: 11.9mm high, 19.3mm width, 5.1mm thick and weighs 1.4 grams. The sherds weigh: 115.6 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior and interior dark buff to light brown core darkening to black in places Surface texture: interior and exterior very smooth. Condition of sherd. excellent - unabraded - sooted - from cooking Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-09BB16: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Sector: A Context number: 103 A single body sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 18.3mm high, 19.1mm width, 6.0mm thick; it weighs 3.1 grams. __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-09B22C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Sector: A Context number: 103 A single base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 12.9mm high, 30.8mm width, 7.8mm thick at base, 6.2mm at body; it weighs 7.4 grams.The base is too small to suggest a size / capacity __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-09835C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Sector: A Context number: 103 A single rim sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 26.7mm high, 57.2mm width, 14.0mm thick at rim, 6.1mm at body; it weighs 20.8 grams.The rim represents 6% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth with slight very fine interior horizontal ridge (from construction) at rim. Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Flat and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-093CA4: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 102 A single base sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surface. The fragments measure: 1: 25.3mm in height, 22.3mm width, 8.0mm thick at base and 8.6mm thick on side wall; it weighs 10.4 grams. The base sherd is too small to accurately predict a diameter / vessel size __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is black with slight sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusionsheavily limescaled; core grey Condition of sherd. good / unabraded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

WMID-3B431A: HARNESS MOUNT
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.

HESH-D0536C: SPINDLE WHORL
Cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably medieval date (AD 1300-1550). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and a globular bi-convex shape in profile. Both faces have a cast rim around the edge and also a similar rim around the circumference of the inner hole - this central rim is very high compared to most examples recorded to date. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.8mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with the same design - this consists of a series of radiating lines each of which has a small pellet on its terminal. The spindle whorl is a white colour with an even but eroded surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). This form is often attributed to the Medieval period although this example has a very high bi-convex profile The whorl measures 25.3mm diameter, is 14.8mm thick. It weighs 40.12 grams

HESH-D0375D: BELL
Cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1800). The bell is sub-circular in plan and profile with an integral cast sub-rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The upper hemisphere of the bell is decorated with a star burst pattern around the suspension loop; it has two cast circular holes (diameter 6.5mm) positioned either side of the suspension loop. The lower hemisphere is decorated with radial lines eminating fom the central split - this is formed from two circular perforations joined by a linear slot. The initial B is stamped onto the radial lines - this area is broken and cracked. The bell still has the original iron pea within. The bell is a mid green colour with an even patina which covers all surfaces. A direct parallel has not been found, hence the wider date range. The use of crotal bell continues into the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The body of the bell has a maximum diameter of 30.5mm; the rectangular suspension loop measures 12.5mm high, 13.1mm wide, 4.5mm thick. The bell weighs 26.87 grams.

HESH-CFBA43: HARNESS MOUNT
Cast copper alloy harness fitting of Medieval date (1250-1400). The fitting is incomplete and represents only one broken element of a larger composite piece. The extant fragment is broadly rectangular in both plan and cross section. In design it is probably best described as a slotted bar which would originally have held a pivoting central spindle upon which enamelled and gilded harness pendants would have been displayed. Only one arm of this bar survives being broken across a pierced oval tab positioned at one edge. From this broken edge the bar tapers in both thickness and width terminating in a blunted point. From the upper edge of the bar a rectangular staple shaped loop extends 16.30mm length, 2.8mm width and it projects 7.3mm. A transverse bar is present before a second pierced hole which would have held a fixing rivet (internal diameter 3.9mm). Originally the mount would have been gilded. It is now a mid-grey green colour with an abraded surface patina. The break is old being patinated and worn. A direct parallel for this artefact has not been found. However, similar artefacts have been published specifically examples 22-25 in Griffiths Horse Harness Pendants (1986 page 4, FRG Datasheet 5). Similar artefacts have also been recorded with the PAS specifically SUR-A8BB33 from West Clandon, Surrey and HAMP-C0AA62 Itchen Valley, Hampshire. The fragment measures 46.4mm length, 6.8mm width, is 11.5mm thick; it weighs 3.85 grams.

WMID-CC7526: FLAT AXEHEAD
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 form of incised or cast decoration present on any surface of the axe. However, almost all of the original patina has been lost through laminating corrosion. The axe is a mid green colour; where damage has occurred there is a light green active corrosion product present. The axehead is best described as coming from the first phases of the Early Bronze Age and is comparable to Migdale axes (many of these tend to have narrower butts which flare at the cutting edge). Closest parallel is no 67, discovered at Hill of Finglenny. The axe is similar in size to HESH-ACD6C1 which is described as potentially small in length. These axes all fit within the earliest phases of metal working in Britain, metalworking stage II, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 2 circa 2350- 2050 CAL. BC. This means that they are dated, broadly, to the same period as Beaker pottery, barbed and tanged flint arrowheads, copper halberds and gold lunulae. The object measures 89.6 mm in length, 42.9 mm in width at the blade end, thickness is 5.7 mm and the object weighs 77.6 grams.

HESH-9E9839: COIN
A heavily clipped and polished silver threepence of Elizabeth I folded three times to form a 'love token'

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 102 Three unabraded rim sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric TypeHER(Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: 50.9mm in height, 100.4mm width, 16.1mm thick at rim 6mm thick at body; it weighs 39 grams. The external diameter of the Rim is 34 cm representing 9% of the total circumference. 2: 30.4mm in height, 68.7mm width, 16.2mm thick at rim 7mm thick at body; it weighs 31 grams. The external diameter of the Rim is 24 cm representing 11% of the total circumference. 3: 30mm in height, 38mm width, 15.5mm thick at rim 6mm thick at body; it weighs 15 grams. The external diameter of the Rim is 26 cm representing 4% of the total circumference. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type:Worcerster Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition:A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition:Black exterior and interior - external faces - core dark grey Surface texture:interior and exterior smooth. Condition of sherd.good - unabraded Inclusions:Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze:None Class:Worcerster Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type:Flat topped everted rim with internal inturned lip Projected Rim Diameter: 1.The external diameter of the Rim is 34 cm representing 9% of the total circumference. 2.The external diameter of the Rim is 24 cm representing 11% of the total circumference. 3.The external diameter of the Rim is 26 cm representing 4% of the total circumference. Comments:Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabricHER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note:Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-5F7CCA: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 01 Sector: A Context number: 102 Twwo abraded flat base sherds which conjoin along a modern break of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure: 1: 23.6mm in length, 25.8mm width, 6.2mm thick and weighs 5 grams. 2: 24.3mm in length, 24.3mm width, 5.7mm thick and weighs 5 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior and interior dark buff to light brown core darkening to black in places Surface texture: interior and exterior very smooth. Condition of sherd. excellent - unabraded - sooted - from cooking Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occasional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasionally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcester Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally produced at Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheel-thrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessels were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots were hand formed vessels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occur up to 1.2mm.

WAW-4C459E: MEDALLION
Modern medallion: A copper alloy medallion in the form of a Maltese Cross with a small pierced suspension lobe projecting from the upper face. The lower corners are broken, but not recently. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing right. On cross arms, BORN NOVR 9TH 1841 / ACCESSION JANY 22ND 1901 / CORONATION JUNE 26TH 1902 / KING EDWARD VII. Reverse: Timber-framed market hall / town hall Ledbury . TO COMMEMORATE / THE CORONATION / KING EDWARD VII / LEDBURY JUNE 26TH 1902. The medallion measures: 37.25mm length, 34.02mm width is 1.54mm thick and weighs 6.37 grams The medallion is commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VII produced in Ledbury - Herefordshire. It gives the coronation date as 26th June, but, due to the king's illness, it was postponed and took place on 9th August 1902. The medallion was originally gilded but there are no traces visible now. Another medallion is recorded on the PAS database HESH-B9D183, where the detail for this one originated.

WAW-4BF4BC: PURSE
Medieval to Post Medieval (late 15th to early 16th centuries) possible purse bar fragment; what remains of the possible purse bar is an incomplete arm which has a curved broken terminal and the opposite terminal is large bulbous knop which has a linear groove towards the base. The purse bar is heavily abraded and corroded and has small traces of a dark green patina with red copper corrosion. It measures 39.61mm long and 8.12mm wide. It weighs 6.83g. Other similar examples are illustrated in the London Museum Catalogue (Ward-Perkins,1940), Figure 52 dating to the late 15th to early 16th centuries. It is possible this is a pin, although the shank is perhaps too thick. The style of corrosion does suggest a Post Medieval date. Ward-Perkins, J.B. 1940 London Museum: Medieval Catalogue London

WAW-4BCB7A: CLOTH SEAL
Post Medieval (later 17th century) incomplete cast lead four part cloth seal. Two discs of a four-part seal remain, discs two and three, but the connecting ribbon is missing. Disc two has 'OF ENGLAND with a bust facing right. Disc three has a fleur-de-lis with 1 to left and ½ to the right. The seal is in fair condition and the surface has a buff patina. The largest disc measures 19.39mm long, 13.42mm wide, 1.57mm thick and weighs 1.23g. Cloth seals were in use between the 14th and 18th centuries (Egan, 1994) as a form of quality control. This may be a 17th century example. There are similar examples recorded by Egan (Egan, 1994, Nos. 129, 130, 136, 142, and 143). These are cloth seals representing Charles II, James II and William III, therefore dating to 1660 to 1702. Egan, G. 1994.Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum Occasional Paper 93. The British Museum Press; London.

WAW-4AEBCD: BUCKLE
Medieval buckle (mid 13th to the mid 14th century): The copper alloy single looped buckle frame is an oval with the strap bar having an integral buckle plate. The loop of the buckle frame is obliquely angled and undecorated and tapers in width at the side edges which then meet the buckle plate. The buckle plate is triangular with a perforation towards the strap bar which has traces of an iron pin. There is a second perforation on the plate which is a rivet hole. The buckle frame and plate is heavily abraded with traces of a light green patina. The buckle measures 24.3mm in length, 19.06mm in width and weighs 2.65g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) dates similar shaped buckles without buckle plates (Nos. 320 and 321) to the mid 13th to the mid 14th century. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-4AA465: BUCKLE
Medieval (late 14th to early 16th century) annular buckle: In plan, the copper alloy buckle frame is sub-circular and is sub-oval in section. The frame is undecorated. There is a cast copper alloy pin curled around the frame which is sub-rectangular in section and tapers slightly to a blunt point. Towards the loop of the pin there is a transverse ridge as decoration. The surface of the frame and pin is heavily abraded and has only patches of dark green patina. The buckle frame measures 38.9mm long with the pin, the frame is 34.36mm diameter and 8.89mm thick at the pin loop. It weighs 9.32g. Similar buckles are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), for example No. 28. Egan and Pritchard (2002:57) comment that these frames, without constrictions for the pin are considered to be buckles, and those with a constriction are brooches. As a buckle it is commented that these may have been used on shoes. They date to the late 14th to early 16th century. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-FAF8A2: CLASP
Medieval (mid 13th to mid 15th century) folding clasp: The copper alloy clasp has a sub-rectangular frame, with convex exterior side edges, which are concave on the interior edge. Both strap bars are narrowed and one strap bar has a copper alloy sheet curled around it. The frame has a dark green patina and the copper alloy sheet has a mid green patina. The clasp and sheet together measure 20.34mm long and 14.94mm wide across the frame. It weighs 2.43g. In Egan and Pritchard (2002) there are similar clasps, Nos. 551 and 569, which date to the late 13th to mid 15th centuries. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-FAB7EC: COIN
Medieval coin: silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted in London between 1299 and 1301. Class 9b. North No. 1037/1.

NMGW-022654: COIN
Medieval silver coin Henry III (1216-72) Long Cross cut half penny Willem, uncertain mint [ LEM-ON[ ] Class 3b (c. 1248-50) 0.63g

NMGW-EB1EAF: COIN
Medieval silver coin Edward I (1272-1301) penny, Bristol Class 3c (c. 1280-1) 1.03g, incomplete

NMGW-D9ECCE: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Polden Hill type and 1st to 2nd century AD date The brooch is incomplete, missing the spring and leg (with a surviving length of 26.8mm, a surviving depth of 8.5mm and a weight of 4.5g). The missing spring was accommodated within semi-tubular wings, with the missing axis bar secured at the ends (with a width of 17.3mm and a diameter of 6.4mm). A damaged stub at the head represents the remains of a lug or hook to tension the chord. The top of the bow is of D-shaped section (10.6mm wide and 4.8mm thick), with straight sides converging to the break. Corrosion has removed much of the decorative detail on the bow but there is the suggestion of a midrib, possibly in sunken relief and diagonal side ribs, possibly forming interrupted chevrons along the sides of the bow. There is no evidence for the beginning of the catch-plate on the rear of the bow. The corroded surface has a partially preserved brown-green patina and elsewhere is pale-green.

NMGW-C36D45: FINGER RING
Copper alloy finger-ring of uncertain date The cast finger-ring is complete (with a length of 21.1mm, a width of 21.9mm, an internal diameter of 18mm - 19mm and a weight of 5.7g). The hoop is of D-shaped section, of consistent width before widening at the shoulders (with a width of 4.0mm and a thickness of 1.3mm). The shoulders are also of D-shaped section, widening to the bezel with no decoration discernible. The bezel is oval (17.0mm long and 14.6mm wide), with a recessed beaded border. Inside of which, much of the bezel is not decorated with only two converging depressions near the centre, forming a crude V. It is possible the cells once contained a setting or enamel. The surface is corroded with a dark-brown patina surviving in places.

NMGW-C33BBA: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of 13th or 14th century date The seal matrix is of pointed-oval form and is complete (with a length of 31.4mm, a width of 19.7mm, a thickness of 2.5mm and a weight of 7.6g). The rear is flat with an integral loop at the apex (giving an overall depth 6.9mm, 3.7mm wide and 3.3mm perforation diameter), from which a midrib descends, gradually weakening towards the base. The central device on the seal die depicts a standing figure in side view, facing right (from the perspective of the impression). The figure, probably a cleric has his hands raised in front of him, in prayer. The cleric is facing a rectangular structure, possibly an alter or lectern decorated with central, vertical parallel grooves, flanked by diagonal grooves. At the top is a curved item, probably a chalice. The cleric is clothed in drapery, extending to the floor, with his angled feet evident at the base. The cleric appears to be wearing a form of skullcap, perhaps a zucchetto. There is the suggestion of a device above the hands, possibly representing the sacrament. The encircling legend appears to read: * S' DECANA * DE WESTV

GLO-57E2CD: COIN
~~Penny of Edward IV minted under Archbishop George Neville Date 1471-1483 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards G and key by neck [EDWARD DI GRA REX] Reverse: Long cross with three pellets in each angle, quatrefoil in the centre [CIVITAS] EBO[RACI] This coin has also been clipped

WMID-2EAF8C: MOUNT
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.

LANCUM-1B46EF: COIN
Silver penny of Elizabeth I sixth issue with the initial mark a woolpack, date is 1594-5/6AD. E D G ROSA SINE SPINA is the ob legend and CIVI/TAS/[LON]/DON is the rev. The diameter is 14mm and the weight 0.55g.

GLO-07E783: COIN
~~Fragment of a silver penny of Edward III post treaty period Date 1369-1377 Obverse: although not visible there would be a crowned bust facing forwards REX Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle DON. Roman Ns, double saltire stops

GLO-06A65E: COIN
~~Silver cut half penny of Henry II Class 1b Date: c1180-1185 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards holding a sceptre ENRIC Reverse: short cross voided with four pellets in each angle ASKSTIL. Although the mint name is not present, the moneyers name is recorded on coins minted in both Oxford and Exeter for the 1b.

NMGW-0670CA: FLAT AXEHEAD
Early Bronze Age bronze flat axe-chisel The axe-chisel is near-complete but is heavily corroded with some damage to the blade and butt and is comparatively small (with a length of 46.7mm and a weight of 22.0g). The butt is straight and flat with a little damage (12mm wide and 2mm thick). The sides are near-straight and divergent for the entire length of the axe-chisel, reaching the maximum width at the blade (of 26.4mm and with a thickness of 1.5mm). Much of the original blade edge is lost, which is of curved form but was not recurved. Both faces are very gently convex across their lengths but reach a maximum thickness (of 5.7mm) approximately one-third of its length from the butt (15mm from the butt) and is near-flat across their widths. There is no discernible median bevel or blade facets, although the blade faces converge more sharply (beginning 9mm from the blade edge). The side has a lenticular profile and there are no 'developed' features evident on the axe-chisel. The original surface has nearly all been lost with small remnant patches evident on both faces with a mid-green patina, elsewhere the pitted surface has corroded bright-green to green brown.

GLO-05A106: COIN
~~Silver groat of Henry VI Rosette-mascle issue Date 1427-1430 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle inscription is split in two lines POSVI DEUM ADIVTORE MEUM / VILLA CALISIE This coin was originally folded in two and has been straightened by the finder.

GLO-0557AA: COIN
~~Silver Penny of Elizabeth I Date to 1558-1603 mint mark escollop which dates it to 1584-1586. Obverse: crowned bust facing left E D G ROS[A SINE] SPINA Reverse: shield with the royal coat of arms divided by a long cross CIVITAS LON[DON]

GLO-F121CB: COIN
~~Silver shilling of Edward VI (1547-1553) dated to 1551-1553. Obverse: crowned bust ¾ facing left EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX. Reverse: shield on long cross fourchée POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. Mint mark, Tun

HESH-87C037: BUCKLE
Cast copper alloy asymmetrical buckle of probably post-medieval date (1550-1750). The buckle frame is complete - in plan it is sub-triangular (rounded heart shaped) with a slight integral cast offset central bar to which a pin is attached. The pin is lost but would have been formed from a length of iron wrapped around the mid-point of the central bar. The mid-point of the broad end of the buckle extends with a small triangular projection - this is most likely to have acted as a pin rest. There are no areas of decoration present and the buckle is relatively plain. The upper face may have been tinned / decorated with a white-metal applied surface. The reverse of the buckle is also plain and undecorated. The buckle is a mid-grey green colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle becoming asymmetrical, and slightly bowed in profile. A direct parallel has not been found and therefore it may date from a later period - although it was found near to a 17th century house and fits within an assemblage predominantly of post medieval date. The buckle measures 31.7mm long, 22.4mm wide, is 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.69 grams.

HESH-878711: CROTAL
Fragment from a cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable post medieval date (1650-1850). The bell fragment is irregular coming from the central part of the bell close to the mouth / central split which is formed from two circular perforations joined by a linear slot. The exterior surface is heavily decorated with cast semi- circular ribs forming a 'fish-scale' like pattern. This repeating pattern respects a heater shaped shield which is emblazoned with a hammer over an anvil. The bell fragment is a mid-green colour with an even patina which covers all surfaces. A direct parallel has not been found, hence the wider date range - given the bells potential large size these are usually considered to date to the later periods. The use of crotal bell continues into the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The fragment measures 35.7mm length, 41.3mm width is 2.3mm thick: it weighs 18.15 grams.

HESH-874E6A: COIN
A clipped silver penny of Edward II - Class 11b (1312-1314) struck at the mint in Canterbury North: 1061 Diameter: 16.9mm , thickness: 0.8mm, weight: 1.34 grams

HESH-873FAA: JETTON
A poorly preserved eroded and corroded tournaii jetton of later medieval date 1350-1500 Diameter: 26.7mm , thickness: 1.3mm, weight: 3.13 grams

HESH-87036A: JETTON
An unusually thick copper alloy English Jetton - Kings head type of uncertain classification AD 1250-1380 The obverse depicts a kings head and bust facing - it is very stylised - the crown is formed with a high lis formed of three pellets arranged as a trefoil, the side fleurs are bi-foliate and look like antlers / horns. The face is symplistic with large pellet eyes and the bust is formed of an arc which conjoins with the head. it is enclosed within a circle sround which is a circle / ring of pellets. Reverse is divided by a long cross which pellet terminals - flanking the cross is a smaller voided cross which is enclosed by a ring of pellets - in the opposing angles are small devices - possibly stars and moons. The reverse is double struck making further diagnosis difficult. Diameter: 21.6mm , thickness: 1.5mm, weight: 3.64 grams

HESH-867040: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. It is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a saltire cross bisected by a vertical line dividing the face into six irregular triangular wedges - witin each division is a single pellet. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a mid grey coloured surface patina. Diameter: 16.1mm , thickness: 2.1mm, weight: 2.79 grams

HESH-864BD5: TOKEN
A complete lead alloy uniface token. I is circular in plan and rectangular in profile.The upper face is decorated with a vertical cross with a pellet in each divided quarter - the pellets are joined vertically by a curvi-linear bar forming an arc which flanks the vertical central cross. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a mid grey coloured surface patina. Diameter: 24.2mm , thickness: 2.6mm, weight: 6.52 grams

HESH-76ACB7: COIN
A silver penny of King John (1199-1216) struck by the moneyer Ive at the mint in Shrewsbury in the period AD 1199 - 1205 - Class 4b North: 968/2

HESH-766919: COIN
A silver halfpenny of Edward I (1272-1307) struck at the provincial mint in Bristol struck c. AD1280 Withers Type 1 / North / Fox Class 3c-e

HESH-7519CE: WEIGHT
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-cylindrical being oval in plan and cross section; it is D shaped in profile. A single cast hole extends through the middle of the weight and is filled with a white coloured lead alloy corrosion product; it is likely that this was used to suspend the weight and aided safe-keeping and storage. The underside of the weight has an irregular recess within and the surface is uneven. The weight is undecorated although the external surface is covered in knife marks and cuts. It is a mid-grey colour with an abraded and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the medieval periods. The context of this find would suggest the later. The weight measures 32.3mm in high, 39.1mm width and is 38.8mm thick. It weighs 222.7 grams or 7.8 ozs. As such it may have been used as a 8 oz or 1/2 lb weight.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Sector: A Context number:103 A single rim sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surface. The fragment measures: 49.9mm width, 28.6mm high 17.4mm thick at rim, 6.6mm at body; it weighs 25.2 grams. The rim represents 6% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 26cm ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type:Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition:A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition:Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture:Exterior is black with sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusions; core grey Condition of sherd.good / unabraded Inclusions:Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze:None Class:Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric TypeHER (Hereford) A3 Rim Type: Flat topped and everted Comments:Dr.. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragments of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with globular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note:Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

WAW-602F42: BRACELET
Description: The bracelet is formed by two rectangular strips of gold which originally were possibly joined, but this is not certain. The breaks have been more recently been broken possibly through being bent in the first instance. The strips are flat in profile and decorated on one face. The decorated faces have a plain border with two parallel ridges within. These ridges have transverse notches which forms a fine ribbing. Dimensions: Togetherthe strips are 46.22mm long, 6.19mm wide, 0.67mm thick and together they weigh 1.47g. Discussion: The fragment is similar to 2004 T491, which was cautiously dated to the 1st century AD. A similar item is in the collection of the British Museum (1996,0701.2) and is dated as mid-1st century BC to mid-1st century. This example is wider than the two fragments, but the style of decoration is very similar. Crummy (2005) includes similarly decorated bronze examples. References: Crummy, N., 2005 'From bracelets to battle-honours: military armillae from the Roman conquest of Britain', in Crummy, ed, 'Image, Craft and the Classical World'

NMGW-5F4F95: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of T-shaped type and of 1st or 2nd century AD date The brooch is fragmentary, represented by the head and top of the bow only (with a surviving length of 17.9mm, a surviving depth of 11.5mm and a weight of 10.0mm). The missing pin was hinged within oval-sectioned tubular wings, now truncated on one side (with a surviving width of 37.9mm and a diameter of 6.1mm x 7.2mm). The fronts of the wings were decorated with vertical ribs and grooves, now largely lost through corrosion. Iron corrosion at the terminal of the intact wing suggest an iron axis bar was used. The bow is expanded at the head, with curved mouldings each side of the bow (giving a width of 12.5mm). The small fragment of surviving bow is of oval section with no decoration now surviving. Remnants of a dark-green patina survive on protected areas of the surface.

NMGW-5F27FB: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Trumpet type and of 1st or 2nd century AD date The brooch fragmentary, missing the leg and pin (with a surviving length of 41.1mm, a surviving depth of 15.8mm and a weight of 16.8g). The missing spring was secured around a single, perforated lug on the rear of the head. Iron corrosion around the lug suggests that an iron spring was used. The trumpet head is sub-oval (20.0mm long and 16.7mm wide), probably with the remains of a truncated and rounded plate at the head, which was possibly surmounted with an integral chain-loop. The head-plate was decorated with a double-rope moulding above a deeper panel, flanked by grooves and above the bow. The bow is of oval section and narrows before widening again to the button on the mid-bow. The front of the bow is heavily-corroded but had a central, double knurled rib or rope moulding. The button extends on to the rear of the bow but corrosion has removed all detail from the button, which may have been of acanthus form. The leg is heavily-truncated and appears to have been of D-shaped section. There is no surviving evidence for the top of the catch-plate on the rear of the leg. The corroded surface has a mid to dark-green patina.

GLO-20A292: BROOCH
Copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill. It has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made from eight curls, the pin is complete. A rearwards facing loop at the back of the head holds the external cord of the spring. Small shoulders flank the head. At the apex of the bow on both sides is a recessed semicircle that is filled with blue enamel, below this are two sets of double moulded and angled ridges that form a chevron pattern. The foot is globular and the catch plate on the reverse is closed. Date 80-120AD.

WAW-983D05: CASKET
Medieval (mid 12th to 14th century) possible casket or box mount: The copper alloy mount with a slender D-sectioned bar. This bar has a large trefoil terminal with a rivet hole filled with the remains of an iron rivet. There is another rivet hole at the opposite terminal. This terminal also has a narrowed D-sectioned rod which tapers to a blunt point. The mount as a whole is bent and crumpled. The surface condition of the mount is abraded and has a matte dark green coloured patina with traces of gilding. The mount, in its crumpled state, measures 40.03mm long, 18.23mm wide and weighs 6.73g. The British Museum has the Talbot Casket in its collection with very similar shaped mounts dated to c. 1400. Egan (1998) illustrates other examples, for example Nos. 141 and No. 139, but this is decorated with a transverse ridge and these are dated to the mid 12th to 13th century. Biddle (1990) illustrates a similar mount, No. 2383 which is dated to the 14th century. Biddle, M. 1990 Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester Clarendon Press: Oxford Egan, G., 1998, The Medieval Household: Daily Living c. 1150 - c. 1450 London: The Stationary Office

WAW-5B39CA: SWORD
Early Medieval (c. AD 900 to 950) sword guard, probably Petersen Type P: The guard is rectangular in plan with a concave lower edge and convex upper edge. In section the guard is slightly trapezoidal with rounded corners. The terminals taper to a rounded vertical edge with one terminal having a hole due to corrosion. The guard is hollow and has a slot running the length of the lower edge and is squashed together in two places forming three holes. The upper edge has a central sub-rectangular slot with a circular cell or rivet hole either side. The surface of the guard is heavily abraded and the original surface is mostly lost. The original surface which remains is decorated with niello which forms a plait along the lower edge on one face. On the other face there is interlace design with a finer interlace within the voids. The decoration on the upper edge around the circular cells has a triangular pattern. The guard measures 87.7mm long, 21.05mm wide, 16.43mm thick and weighs 52.69g. The guard is a fragment of a Viking sword dated to the first half of the 10th century. The guard can be classed as a Petersen Type P. A similar example is in the British Museum Collection (1887, 0209.1). The rivet holes on the upper face are probably to attach the pommel. Petersen, J. 1919 De Norsk Vikingesverd Kristiania, I kommission hos J. Dybwad.

WAW-5B2545: BROOCH
Roman (1st to 2nd century) Trumpet brooch: The incomplete copper alloy brooch head has no wings and in plan is sub-oval which is undecorated. On the reverse of the bow head there is an incomplete perforated lug. The lug would have supported a hinged pin which is missing. The bow leads from the centre of the head and is sub-oval in section and is undecorated. The brooch has an abraded surface with traces of a mid brown/green coloured patina. It weighs 4.41g, and measures 13.14mm wide and 25.99mm long. The brooch is a Trumpet-headed type which Bayley and Butcher (2004, 163) further class into four groups, A,B, C and D. This example falls into Group C, a devolved version of the brooch type. Similar to Mackreth (2011) Type 1, Plate 83, No. 5247. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-47A3CB: DEBITAGE
A secondary flake of light grey coloured debitage or segment implement of probable Mesolithic to Neolithic date (c. 10,000 - 2351 BC). The flake is rectangular and trapezoidal in section, but is perhaps too thick to be a blade. The distal end tapers at one corner and is broken. It measures 27.76mm in length, 11.72mm in width, 5.32mm thick and weighs 1.98grams. Butler (2005) illustrates a similar implement on Figure 46, No. 7. Butler, C. 2005 Prehistoric Flintwork Stroud: Tempus

WMID-2ED5AD: COIN
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.

HESH-5D5059: ARROWHEAD
A probable complete handmade iron arrowhead of post conquest medieval date (1200 - 1300). The arrowhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a central spine which extends from the broken tip to a base of the socket. Two sub-triangular blades expand from either side of the spine; the base of these extend to form small triangular barbs. One blade is better preserved than the other. In cross section the arrowhead is broadly diamond (lozenge) shape with a prominent mid-rib. The arrowhead (without the socket) measures 48.9mm length, 15.9mm maximum width, and is 4.5mm thick. The socket is complete and extends into the blade; it is 27.7mm deep. There is no evidence of it being hafted, and although the arrow is corroded there is no evidence of the original shaft. The socket expands in diameter and at the base measures 11.6mm diameter. The side walls are 2.0mm thick and the internal diameter of the socket is 5.8mm. The overall condition of the arrowhead is fair. It only has slight corrosion, particularly on the blade, and has a dark brown patina. It is difficult to suggest when the damage to the tip and barb occurred - the breaks are covered with the same corrosion product possibly suggesting that the damage occurred pre deposition. Likewise, there is no evidence that the arrow has actually been used or hafted. Similar examples (sub-classified in Jessop's paper MP 8) have been found on castle sites in contexts of varying mid-13th century dates including Montgomery in the Welsh Marches. Jessop classifies these as Multi-Purpose arrowheads mostly associating with hunting but whose uses are not exclusive to sport. It should be noted that this example is 50% bigger than the size range suggested by Jessop. The arrowhead measures 74.8mm length, 15.9mm width, 11.6mm thickness. It weighs 12.43 grams. Note: This find was discovered within the parish church of St Michael, Garway, Herefordshire. It was recovered from debris located behind a pillar on the chancel arch decorated with a green man mask / Baphomet face by a visitor to the site. The church is associated with the Knights Templar and later the Knights Hospitaller / Knights of St John - many of the buildings on site date from the period post 1200. It is uncertain whether this arrowhead represents a deliberately hidden deposit or a casual loss.

WMID-476552: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
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 the plate and hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The object measures 37.32mm in length and is 28.18mm wide. It has a thickness of 2.27mm and weighs 6.0g. The object has an uneven patina and abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A comparative example has been published as number 642 in Read, 2008 (p171) and he has classified it as an Early Post Medieval Class A single blunt hooked and eye clasp, Type 2 which have three attachment knops. These are considered to be 17th Century in dating. Similar examples have been recorded on the database, including WMID-59B4DD and WMID-6178F7.

WAW-AE514A: THIMBLE
Medieval (1400 to 1550) thimble: A copper alloy thimble which is composed of a single shell. The exterior has a plain rim with a linear groove between the rim and indentations. There are rows of conical indentations, and the apex is also covered. The interior is undecorated and corroded. The surface of the thimble has a matte dark grey-green patina. The thimble measures 21.03mm long and 20.68mm diameter. It weighs 13.67g. Holmes (1988) in Figure 2b illustrates a similar shaped and decorated thimble which he dates to the 15th to mid 16th century and calls it a heavy duty thimble. Holmes, E.F., 1988 Sewing ThimblesFinds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 9

WAW-AE40E4: BUCKLE
Medieval (c. 1350-1450) buckle: The copper alloy frame is a sub rectangle with a narrow and off-set strap bar. Oppiste the strap bar there is a central notch. The surface of the frame has a mid brown patina. It measures 17.97mm long, 25.15mm wide and weighs 2.03g. Whitehead illustrates a similar buckle, No. 143 and dates it to c. 1350-1450.

WAW-AE0951: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth, 2011, Group 3. Plate 46), AD c. 75-400. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical undecorated wings with perforated wing caps. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings there is a trace of an integral hook. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with an inverted triangular groove. Either side of the bowhead there is a moulded platform. The bow is D-shaped in section and tapers to a blunt broken terminal. The reverse of the bow has a trace of the catchplate before it is broken. The surface of the brooch has an incomplete mid brown-green patina. It measures 40.42mm in length, 17.9mm in width, and weighs 5.27g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 3 dating to late 1st to 4thcentury. Similar to Mackreth 1854. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

WAW-99E24F: BROOCH
Roman (c. AD 60 to 80) probable Aesica type brooch: Only the lower portion of the brooch remains, which is an elongated trapezoid with a moulded outer face. The decoration is in the forming of a vertical stem whose upper tip divides into to curvaceous leaves. There is a high-relief wavy ridge along the lower edge. There are traces of a blue substance on the fields either side of the decoration. This is a corrosion product rather than blue enamel. On the reverse, at the lower edge, there is an incomplete catchplate. The upper edge of the trapezoid has an integral incomplete circular or crescentic disc which is broken and has an incomplete circular perforation. The disc is undecorated and is bent in profile. The surface of the brooch has an abraded light green patina. The brooch measures 35.6mm long, 29.83mm wide across the lower edge, 9.71mm thick at the catchplate and weighs 11.05g. The brooch is probably a Roman Aesica type. Hattat (1987) illustrates a similarly decorated brooch with a 'Celtic' motif No. 14769 and dates them to the 1st century. Mackreth illustrates similar brooches the closest is Plate 27. No. 11880 but this has a Harlow Spring whereas the recorded example is incomplete and cannot be further classified. Bayley and Butcher (2004) comments that Aesica type brooches were derived from continental thistle or rosette brooches and their findspots are concentrated in the Midlands and central southern England. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011 Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volumes 1 and 2 Oxford and Oakville: Oxbow Books

WAW-2A0248: POWDER MEASURE
Post Medieval (mid 17th century) powder measure cap: The lead cap is cylindrical with a sealed terminal. In plan the upper cap is sub-oval and on opposite edges the cap, there are two integral loops. The lower edge of the rim has a bordering thickened ridge on the outer face and the rim has been squashed together. The cap has a stone ball stuck inside. The surface of the cap is a matte off-white colour. It measures 19.26mm thick across the narrow upper face, 27.32mm long across the rim and 19.38mm from the lower rim to upper edge. It weighs 27.31g. The powder measure cap is a common find from Civil War sites. They formed the cap to the powder flask which contained enough gunpowder for a single round. The caps were suspended from a bandolier by cord, and the flask was then pulled away from the cap when it was needed. The cap probably dates to the mid 17th century (Courtney: 1988) Courtney, P. 1988 'Small Arms Accessories of the mid Seventeenth Century' Finds Research Group Datasheet 11

WAW-29874B: HARNESS PENDANT
Medieval (13th to 14th centuries) harness pendant and mount: The copper-alloy pendant is a shield-shape and has been cast. The pendant has a perforated lug protruding from the upper edge which is cast perpendicular to the pendant. The outer face of the pendant is decorated with a heraldic design. The pendant is decorated with a cross ordinary with an indistinguishable design in the upper quarters. There are traces of red enamel on the upper quarters. The reverse of the pendant is undecorated. The surface of the pendant is heavily abraded and has traces of a mid green patina. The mount element of the pendant is a sub-rectangular vertical block, which is undecorated. On the reverse there is a single integral, oval sectioned stud. Protruding the lower edge, there are two, central, perforated lugs which has an iron axis bar running through the lug of the mount, the perforation of the pendant and then the second lug of the mount. The pendant and mount together measures 49.88mm long, 20.48mm wide across the pendant and 5.82mm thick at the mount. It weighs 8.54g. The condition of the pendant is fair. Similar shaped and decorated pendants are in Ashley (2002) and tend to date to the 13thto 14thcenturies. Ashley, S. 2002Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk East Anglian Archaeology 101

WAW-285C07: BROOCH
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4, flat wing ends type), c.f. Mackreth Type 4a-b, Plate 46, AD c. 75-400. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical undecorated wings with incomplete perforated wing caps. However the wings appear to be filled with a dark grey micaceous ceramic material. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. At the centre of the upper edge of the wings there is traces of a perforated lug. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is undecorated. Either side of the bowhead there is a moulded platform. The bow is oval in section and tapers to a blunt broken terminal. The surface of the brooch has an incomplete well developed light grey-green patina which is abraded. It measures 33.13mm in length, 25.05mm in width, and weighs 12.78g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Mackreth classifies this type as Group 4a-b dating to late 1st to 4thcentury. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon: Society of Antiquaries Mackreth, D. F. 2011Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain Volume 1 Oxford: Oxbow Books

HESH-FA4E05: ASSEMBLAGE
A large assemblage of late post medieval ceramic dishes / plates and chargers comprising more than 75 sherds of cream and orange fabric (late) staffordshire slip wares. These date from the period c. 1680-1800 and were discovered on the site of an old cottage / croft. Within the assemblage there is no pottery which predates 1700 and likewise there is no pottery which postdates 1820. Importantly. within the material provided by the owner there are no creamwares or transferwares which dominate pottery assemblages of the period 1750-1900. With this in mind it is most likely that the croft became derelict prior to 1750. The material brought in for identifcation also included animal bone and iron nails. No detailed images were taken of the assemblage. This record is a basic overview

HESH-F9EEEA: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2500 - 1500 BC) thumbnail scraper formed on a mid grey flake of flint. The flake is broad and squat being recently snapped at the mid point - originally it would have been oval in plan but now is D shaped; in cross section it is broadly sub-rectangular. The flint flake is well preserved - evidence for retouch or secondary working can be seen along curved external edge of the flake. This retouch is sort, sub-parallel and abrupt in nature. The retouch is well applied and controlled suggesting skill and competitence.Thumb nail scrapers are seen as being a utility domestic scraping tool; they frequently occur in assemblages dating to the beaker period - Late Neolithic and early Bronze Age. Dimensions: 19.6mm length, 19.9mm width, 6.6mm thick and weighs 3.89 grams.

HESH-F99AE3: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2500 - 1500 BC) thumbnail scraper formed on a mid grey piece of tertiary debitage. The flint flake is broad and squat being oval in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The flint flake is not well preserved - evidence for retouch or secondary working can be seen along two edges of the flake. This retouch is sort, sub-parallel and abrupt in nature. Thumb nail scrapers are seen as being a utility domestic scraping tool; they frequently occur in assemblages dating to the beaker period - Late Neolithic and early Bronze Age. Dimensions: 26.9mm, 21.7mm, 8.4mm 5.82 grams.

HESH-F95E75: DEBITAGE
Two broad flint blades / bladelets of later Mesolithic date (5500-3000BC). Both blades are struck from prepared cores having a clear striking platform present on the proximal end. The ventral face of both blades shows bulbs of percussion and radiating ripples. Both blades are crested and relatively thick. Small areas of retouch is presnet on both blades, this comprises retouch defined as short, scaled and abrupt in nature. Both flints are a mid mottled grey colour. The flint measures: 1. 37.6mm length, 19.9mm width, 8.6mm thick and weighs 5.72 grams 2. 33.2mm length, 17.9mm width, 7.8mm thick and weighs 4.51 grams

HESH-F93C67: DEBITAGE
A piece of secondary debitage from flint knapping - most probably of late Mesolithic date being a large irregular removal from a core - possibly acting as a core rejuvination flake or core trimming flake. There is no sign of secondary working or retouch. The flint is a mid-grey colour with a large area of light brown / buff coloured cortext. The flint measures 21.6mm length, 24.9mm width, 13.4mm thick and weighs 5.08 grams

WAW-A644BD: COIN
Medeival coin: penny of Henry V (1413-1422) minted in York. Class C; North No. 1400.

WAW-56DC1A: BLADE
Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 7000 to 2350BC) debitage: A blade knapped from flint. The flake is triangular in section. The dorsal surface has two vertical scars and the ventral surface has traces of conchoidal ripples and a small bulb of percussion. The surface has a white patina which has a dark grey flint. It measures 25.74mm long, 9.83mm wide, 3.79mm thick and weighing 0.95g. The blade probably dates to the Mesolithic to Neolithic periods, c. 7000 to 2350BC.

WAW-56C694: BLADE
Mesolithic to Neolithic (c. 7000 to 2350BC) debitage: A blade knapped from flint. The blade is trapezoidal in section. The dorsal surface has three vertical scars and the ventral surface has traces of conchoidal ripples. The proximal end is missing, but the patina which covers the surface also covers the break. One on lateral edge there is a small portion of damage rather than re-touch revealing a dark grey flint. It measures 31.88mm long, 14.11mm wide, 3.39mm thick and weighing 2.17g. The blade probably dates to the Mesolithic to Neolithic periods, c. 7000 to 2350BC.

WAW-569C21: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Probable Mesolithic to early Bronze Age (8000 - 1000BC) retouched flake: The flint flake is knapped from a brown flint which has a strap of grey patina on the side edge. The ventral surface has a large bulb or percussion and slight conchoidal ripples. The dorsal surface has a negative scar. The distal end has a small curved notch which has been formed by re-touch. The flake measures 18.66mm long, 23.56mm wide, 6.25mm thick and weighs 2.33g. Retouched flakes are difficult to date as they are present throughout prehistory. Thus, a wide date range for this piece is suggested.

WAW-55D482: STRAP END
Early-Medieval (late 8th and 10th centuries) copper-alloy strap end: in plan the strap end is an elongated oval with a squared terminal which is the attachment end. It is composed of two plates which, in profile, is split at the attachment end. The upper plate is decorated with amodelled animal head terminal, a triangular frame which is bisected by two obliquely angled grooves. The body of the asterisks with a rectangle divided into two four blocks. The attachment terminal is decorated with a pelta with a triangle within. This terminal has two rivet holes on both plates, but the rivets are missing. The surface of the strap end has a dark brown patina. It measures 39.53mm in length, 13.27mm wide and weighs 3.35g. The strap end can be classified as a Thomas's Class A: Type 2: which dates to the 9th century, but also probably occur in the late 8th and 10th centuries. Thomas, G. 2003 'Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age Strap Ends 750-1100: Part I' Finds Research GroupAD700-1700 Datasheet 32.

HESH-EA9EDC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 105 A single base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. The internal sooting and spalling suggests this sherd if from a vessel type called a curfew - a large bowl form used to cover the embers of the fire at night. The fragments measure.: 24.9mm in length, 74.0mm width, 8.4mm thick at sidewall, 11.4mm at base; it weighs 52 grams.The rim represents 7% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 28cm __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark gre-black with sooting, core - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth Condition of sherds. Good - unabraded - interior spalled / laminated in places revealing internal fabric / inclusions Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-EA7286: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 107 A single rim sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure.: 29.4mm in length, 54.2mm width, 16.7mm thick at rim, 6.8mm at body; it weighs 31 grams.The rim represents 8% of circumference and suggests a diameter of 23cm __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark brown - black, interior dark brown, core dark-grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth and interior smooth with slight very fine interior horizontal ridge (from construction) at rim. Condition of sherds. Excellent - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Rim Type: Rounded and everted Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-EA577B: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 102 A single flat base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure.: 26.0mm in length, 35.9mm width, 11.2mm thick; it weighs 10 grams. __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior and interior black - core mid-brown - black Surface texture: exterior and interior smooth Condition of sherds. lightly abraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-EA4793: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 107 A single base sherd of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure.: 60.5mm in length, 54.3mm width, 10.8mm thick; it weighs 39 grams. __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior dark buff - mid-brown - dark grey interior - core dark grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth; interior lost its surface perhaps due to prolonged boiling or the boiling of a reactive liquid (brewing?) Condition of sherds. good - see above for interior spalling / lamination Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rock (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-EA2F18: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 110 Two base sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. The fragments measure.: 1: 15.9mm in length, 39.6mm width, 10.9mm thick; it weighs 6 grams. 2: 46.3mm in length, 57.6mm width, 10.7mm thick; it weighs 31 grams. External diameter 23cm representing 9% of circumference __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior brown - dark grey interior - core dark grey - black Surface texture: exterior smooth; interior ridged from coiling / construction Condition of sherds. good - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rockk (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-E91DE5: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 105 Three sherds of Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 - probably produced at Hanley Castle, Worcestershire. from hand made cooking pots. Of this group there are two bidy sherds and a single base. The fragments measure.: 1: Body: 43.7mm in length, 49.0mm width, 6.8mm thick; it weighs 19 grams. 2: Body: 59.8mm in length, 57.4mm width, 8.0mm thick; it weighs 31 grams. 3. Base: 29.0mm in length, 39.4mm width, 8.5mm thick; it weighs 10 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Fabric Condition: A hard coarse fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: 1. Brown - black interior and exteriore - core dark grey - black 2. Black exterior, grey brown interior, core - dark grey to black 3. Brown - Black exterior, interior dark grey with abundant white limescale deposits, core dark grey Surface texture: exterior smooth; interior ridged from coiling / construction Condition of sherds. good - unabraded Inclusions: Large common fragments of light - mid grey and white angular grits (max 3.0mm - 0.5mm), Sparse angular quartz (less than 0.1mm), Angular mid-grey - white soft limestone / clacite, small sparse mid grey - mid brown coloured stone (ironstone?) Glaze: None Class: Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Malvern Chaseware HER (Hereford) B1 and states that the most common inclusions within the fabric consists of large angular fragments of igneous rockk (up to 4.0mm across) which form up to 10% by volume of the pot. Rounded quartz (up to 1.4mm) is also common at approximately 4% by volume. Other large inclusion sometimes are 1.0mm across include rounded sandstones and metamorphic rocks. Small fragmnets of rounded chert, clay pellets, biotite, and horneblende occur, white opaque iron ore and angular quartz both less than 0.1mm are visible in section. Vessels are usually black or grey thoughout owing to reduction in the firing and the presence of carbon within the fabric. The earliest 12th century vessels are thin-walled irregularly hand formed and roughly cylindrical cooking pots. Rims are usually everted and angular in profile while a few have a cordon just below the rim. Very little finishing is apparent. The late 12th and 13th century pots are similar although the vessels tend to become slightly larger and thicker walled with smoother profiles.

HESH-E8A565: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 107 An unabraded rim sherd of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: 44.3mm in length, 88.2mm width, 13.7mm thick at rim 5.6mm thick at bod; it weighs 39 grams. The external diameter of the Rim is 23 cm representing 11% of the total circumference. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard friable fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Black exterior - sooted interior Interior black with carbonised fatty residues core dark grey Surface texture: interior and exterior smooth. Condition of sherd. good - unabraded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Rim Type: Flat topped everted rim with internal inturned lip Projected Rim Diameter: 23 cm representing 11% of the external diameter. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally producedat Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessles were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots wwere hand formed veseels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occcur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-576D34: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 105 An abraded flat base sherd of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: 50.5mm in length, 71.8mm width, 6.0mm thick and weighs 25 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions Firing Condition: Exterior and interior dark buff to light brown core darkening to black in places Surface texture: interior and exterior very smooth. Condition of sherd. excellent - unabraded - no sooting - possibly never used for cooking Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally producedat Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessles were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots wwere hand formed veseels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occcur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-57530C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 107 An abraded flat base sherd of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: 35.9mm in length, 40.3mm width, 7.6mm thick and weighs 16 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine britle hard fabric with inclusions and surface lamination Firing Condition: Exterior black; interior brown; core black Surface texture: exterior smooth. interior very rough through laminating abrasion / erosion. Condition of sherd. poor heavily abraded internal surface Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally producedat Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessles were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots wwere hand formed veseels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occcur up to 1.2mm.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 105 A sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. The fragment measures.: 1: Body 61.4mm in length, 43.9mm width, 6.1mm thick and weighs 20 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Black throughout. Surface texture: Smooth. Condition of sherd. good / unabarded interior surface has limestone deposits and possibly carbonised food residues Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally producedat Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessles were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots wwere hand formed veseels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occcur up to 1.2mm.

HESH-56BC54: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 102 Three sherds of Worcester Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) C1. from hand made cooking pots. Two body sherds and a single sherd from a flat base. The fragment measures.: 1: Body 23.8mm in length, 28.3mm width, 6.5mm thick and weighs 7 grams. 2: Body: 37.9mm in length, 34.3mm width, 5.9mm thick and weighs 10 grams. 3. Base: 42.3mm in length, 42.9mm width, 5.3mm thick and weighs 18 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: 1.Exterior is dark grey to brown; interior black; core black. 2. Exterior is dark grey to brown; interior black; core black. External surface has a distinct score - potentially decorative 3. Exterior is dark brown; interior black with limescale patches; core black. Condition of sherd. good / unabarded Inclusions: Abundant small well sorted rounded white quartz grains average size 0.8mm - 1.0 mm, sparse white mica, occosaional angular quartz grains (1.0mm). A small quantity of rounded sandstone grains is also present often over 1mm and occasiocnally up to 4.0mm. Glaze: None Class: Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Worcerster Ware fabric HER (Hereford) C1. and states that this was probably locally producedat Worcester in the 12th - 14th centuries. From the beginning of the 13th century the potters at this production site began to use the potters wheel and also began to use glaze, even on cooking pots. No wheelthrown or glazed examples were discovered within the samples sent in two batches from the investigations at Burton Court (C1 fabric = 27 and 82 sherds). All of teh sherds submitted are likely to be of cooking pots and many have both sooting on the outside of the vessel and off-light limescale on the interior. indicating their use in boiling water. Fourteen of the sherds were rims, all of an everted form with an inturned lip and some of the rims had rounded profiles whilst others with flat top. There is no known chronological difference between the two types. Some of these vessles were quite small, in the order of 200mm diameter, whereas others are similar in size to the Malvern Chase fabric vessels. Some of these maybe of early - mid 12th century in date and all are likely to date to the 12th rather than the 13th century. Vessels of this fabric include handmade / formed cooking pots with club rims and sagging bases. The everted rim cooking pots wwere hand formed veseels with roughly cylindrical bodies. The rims have flat tops or are thickened and the bases are also sagged. Most vessels seem to have been smoothed on a turn table but some may have been wheelthrown. Documentary and archaeological evidence suggests that this ware was produced at Worcester from the early 12th to 13th centuries. In Hereford, it is much more common in the 12th rather than the 13th centuries. Note: Vince notes that the most common inclusion within this fabric is white quartz mainly measuring between 0.1-0.4mm across but can occcur up to 1.2mm.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 102 Two conjoining sherds from a single body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surface. The fragment measures.: 1: 66.9mm in length, 44.9mm width, 4.9mm thick and weighs 20 grams. 2: 40.9mm in length, 15.1mm width, 4.9mm thick and weighs 4 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is black with sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusions; core grey Condition of sherd. good / unabarded Inclusions: Sparse angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragmnets of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with gglobular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-55EAA6: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 00 Context number: 102 - possibly mixed stratification recovered from spoil upcast from (a redundant and vacated) badger set Two single body sherds of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone tempering with sooting on exterior surfaces. The fragment measures.: 1: 41.0mm in length, 34.5mm width, 5.8mm thick and weighs 12 grams. 2: 29.2mm in length, 47.2mm width, 4.5mm thick and weighs 8 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is black with sooting; interior dark buff to light brown with visible inclusions; core dark grey to buff. Condition of sherd. good / unabarded Inclusions: Sparese angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragmnets of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with gglobular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

HESH-5560DC: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Context number: 107 A single body sherd of local Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Medieval cooking pot with silt-stone temporing. The fragment measures.: 1: 38.5mm in length, 30.5mm width, 5.8mm thick and weighs 12 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Wheel thrown: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark buff to light brown throughout. Surface texture: Exterior is smooth;it is oxidised with no trace of soot. Condition of sherd. Lightly abraded Inclusions: Sparese angular and rounded quartz grains (0.4mm) rounded grey (?) micaceous gravel (1-2mm with some up to 4.0mm) sparse angular grey to black coloured grit with infrequent red grit, Sparse soft white limestone. Glaze: None Class: Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) A3 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as Herefordshire silty micaceous Ware Fabric A3 and states that this was probably locally produced but no production sites / kilns are known. The fabric has the following distinguishing feature: are the presence of rounded fragmnets of fine-grained grey sandstones and fragments of rounded quarts (up to 1mm across). The groundmass is silty and micaceous. These features all indicate a source in Herefordshire; the silt micaceous clay is probably the Devonian Marl or Boulder Clay derived from this marl whilst the sandstones and quartz grains are probably derived from the outcrops of Silurian Rock and Old Red Sandstone. At Hereford, this ware first appears in assemblages dating to the later 12th or earlier 13th centuries and is one of the earliest wares found there to be locally produced. No production sites are known, but a source in or close to Hereford is likely. Other vessels known from this fabric include handmade cooking pots which are straight sided and incompletely oxidised but with brown oxidised surfaces, Tripod pitchers with gglobular bodies are also known - these have cylindrical or everted rims. Note: Vince notes that this fabric has sandstone and quartz inclusions which are more common in cooking pots. Only a few grains exceed 1mm. The colour varies with the type of vessel.

WMID-ACB75C: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An incomplete copper alloy cylindrical possible die or stamp, of uncertain dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a cylinder, with one flat surface, with a bevelled edge, and one indented surface, with a probable bevelled edge. The indented surface has been decorated, with a scallop shell design. The sides are undecorated. It measures 6.8 mm in length, with a diameter of 9.0 mm. The scallop shell is 1.0 mm below the surface. It weighs 2.2 g. The artefact is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.

WMID-CA8B5B: TOKEN
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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800. Powell (2012) comments that Type 1, 31, and 3 are designs which were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid-19th centuries. The token measures 21.7 mm diameter, is 3.13 mm thick and weighs 6.9 grams Powell, D. (2012) The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design. Lead Token Telegraph. Issue 86.

WAW-9C8F11: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of Henry VI (1422-1461) minted in York, probably between 1430 and 1434. North No. 1466i. Pinecone/Mascle type.

Medieval coin: possible penny of Edward III (1327-1377) minted in York between 1327 and 1377.

WAW-26378D: COIN
Medieval coin: silver penny of Edward I minted in Canterbury mint between 1293 and 1300; Class 6-9c. North Nos. 1030-1037/2.

GLO-118F12: COIN
~~Silver farthing of Edward I or II, class 10-11, London, North 1070/1 dated to 1305-1335 Obverse, crowned bust facing forwards EDWARDVS REX A Reverse long cross with three pellets in each angle CIVITAS LONDON

GLO-D8351B: BUCKLE
~~Copper alloy annular buckle. This is a simple circular cross-section frame with a thick copper alloy pin that has a penannular loop at the rear for attachment. 1250-1450.

WMID-AC889B: COIN
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

GLO-5C9F86: SWORD BELT
~~Copper alloy hooked tag form a sword belt or baldrick. This has a circular, concave, domed plate. On the bottom edge is a large rectangular plate with rearwards facing hooked terminal, a smaller rectangular plate is situated on the top edge, both plates have rivet holes for attachment. For similar examples see GLO-A71692, HAMP-4E5452, WILT-E0AE23 and IOW-58AB05

GLO-5C8215: COIN
~~A sixpence of Elizabeth I dating to 1569 Obverse: crowned bust facing left rose behind EL[IZ]ABETH D G [ANG FR ET HIB] REGINA Reverse: shield on long cross fourchée, 1569 above POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV Mint mark: coronet

GLO-C96AE5: BUCKLE
~~Rectangular buckle with decorative moulded sides and an expanded curved forward edge. The strap bar is narrowed. This artefact dates to the 1500-1650

GLO-C95645: BUCKLE
~~Rectangular buckle with decorative slightly concave sides, expanded forward edge with a recessed pin rest. The strap bar is narrowed. This artefact dates to the 1500-1650

WAW-C5A6A8: BROOCH
Roman Polden Hill type brooch (AD c. 80-120): The copper alloy brooch has wings which are semi-cylindrical, but are only fragmentary. The axis bar, spring and pin are missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with a vertical ridge. The reverse of the bow head has a deep void which has traces of a black ceramic like substance within it. The bow is broken just below the wings and is oval in section. The break is not recent. The surface of the brooch is pitted and abraded and has a matte light green surface. It measures 19.08mm in length, 13.92mm in width and weighs 5.1g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type, Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date to AD80 to 120. Probably a Mackreth Class 5 Western Group type. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-C57FFB: SPINDLE WHORL
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is sub bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 10.05mm diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is decorated; both faces have a pellet alternating with a ridge radiating from the perforation. The surface is oxidised and is a cream colour. It measures 31.28mm in diameter 13.45mm in thickness, the inner diameter measures 10.05mm and the object weighs 44.6g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.

WAW-C56714: STRAP END
Early-Medieval (late 8th and 10th centuries) copper-alloy strap end: the strap end is incomplete as the end which is attached to the strap is missing. This break is not recent and it appears to be bent before it was broken. The strap end is an elongated sub-oval (due to the break) with a rounded terminal. The strap end is composed of two plates. The upper plate is decorated with a faint modelled animal head terminal which has a slightly narrower snout, and ears depicted a circular platform which becomes a spiral. The tip has a small rivet hole through the two plates. Behind the head there is a single panel depicting an elongated 'X' shape formed by two high-relief crescents back-to-back. In the fields around this 'X' there is possibly decoration, but it is obscured by abrasion. The reverse is undecorated. The surface of the strap end has a mid-green patina which is abraded. It measures 26.67mm in length, 10.92mm in width and weighs 1.7g. The strap end can be classified as a Thomas's Class A: Type 2: which dates to the 9th century, but also probably occur in the late 8th and 10th centuries. Similar examples are WAW-3077D5 and WAW-D099C5. The rivet hole and considerable wear and abrasion of the strap end, may suggest it was re-used at some point. Thomas, G. 2003 'Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age Strap Ends 750-1100: Part I' Finds Research GroupAD700-1700 Datasheet 32.

WAW-C54305: HARNESS PENDANT
Medieval (late 12th to 13th centuries) harness pendant: the copper alloy pendant is a square with an integral elongated lug protruding from the centre of the upper edge. The lug tip has a circular perforation which is perpendicular to the pendant. The outer face of the pendant is decorated with a lion rampant in a shield-shaped border. In the exterior fields between the border and pendant, on the lower half, there is a high-relief lis protruding from the edge of the shield, one on either side. The reverse of the pendant is undecorated. The surface of the pendant may have had enamel on the field surrounding the lion and the external field, but there is no traces now. The surface is abraded and has red copper corrosion. The pendant measures 21.41mm in length, 11.75mm in width and weighs 2.5g. Medieval harness pendant, which were popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Larger square examples are illustrated in Ashley (2002), Figure 19 which date to the early 13th to early 14th centuries, however smaller square pendants are dated to the 12th to 13th centuries (Ashley, 2002; Figure 9). The recorded example probably dates to the mid-12th to 13th centuries. Ashley, S. 2002Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in NorfolkEast Anglian Archaeology 101

WAW-C51BB4: BUCKLE
Medieval to Post Medieval (mid 14thto mid 17thcentury) annular buckle frame: The copper alloy frame has a narrowed, sub-rectangular strap bar bisecting the frame. The frame is a rounded triangle in section. The wire pin is curled around the strap bar. The surface of the frame is abraded, but has patches of a well-developed light green patina. It measures 28.07mm in length, 26.68mm in width and weighs 4.1g. Whitehead (1996) illustrates similar buckles, Nos. 254-259, and dates them to the mid 14thto mid 17thcentury. Whitehead, R. 1996Buckles 1250-1800Chelmsford: Greenlight Publishing

WAW-9E8A93: FINGER RING
Description: A gold posy finger ring; a heavy broad band with a D-shaped section, plain exterior and inscribed interior with a lower case inscription reading 'Keepe faith till death'. There is no sign of a maker's mark. Dimensions: External diameter: 23.05mm Internal diameter: 18.24mm Thickness: 4.85mm Weight: 9.9g. Discussion: The absence of a maker's mark makes precise dating difficult. The style of the lettering is 17th Century although it continued to be used into the 18th century. Compare for instance the inscription on a hawking vervel found in Angmering, West Sussex (2017 T10; SUSS-D17951) likely associated with James I (r.1603 - 1625). The same inscription is found on other posy rings which were reported under the 1996 Treasure Act, for example 2012 T564 and 2005 T137, and on a ring in the collection of the British Museum (1961,1202.102) which is broadly dated c.1650-1750. Dame Joan Evans traced a reference to the message 'Keepe faith till death' to a will proved in 1622 (Evans 1931: 64).

HESH-0FB051: VESSEL
A small fragment of a cast copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is an irregular plate which is thickened along one edge; it is most likely to be part of a sidewall of a vessel. Due to the fragmentary nature of the find the diameter of the vessel cannot be suggested. The vessel fragment is a mid-green colour with a corroded partially sooted surface patina. The fragment measures 47.7mm length, 26.3mm width, is 4.4mm thick on the thickened edge and 2.4mm thick in the body; it weighs 13.86 grams.

GLO-0AE11B: BROOCH
~~A crude copper alloy wire annular brooch that consists of a simple thin wire ring that has a diameter of 22mm and a thickness of 1.2mm, attached is a crude pin that is formed from a thin copper alloy band that has been bent in half forming a large annular loop at the bend; After the loop the two strand have then been twisted round each other four times for the first two thirds of the shaft, thereby securing the pin in place. The final third of the pin the two strands are straight forming a point, one strand is truncated.

GLO-0A9093: BROOCH
~~Copper alloy roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the lower third of the bow that has a moulded knee at the top and a disc foot decorated with a ring a dot terminal, the catchplate is closed.

GLO-0A85C5: BROOCH
~~Copper alloy Polden Hill type brooch that has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings, which hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made from nine curls but the pin is missing. The top of the head is a rearwards projecting loop that holds the external cord of the spring, this then forms a short crest that runs down the top of the brooch. Further decoration consists of expanded shoulders that flank the side of the head and a single vertical groove decorates the end of each wing. The lower part of the bow, including the catchplate is truncated.

GLO-0A6E7D: BROOCH
~~Copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch that has rearward facing lugs on either end of the wings that hold the pin axis bar, the spring is made up od eight curls but the pin is missing. There is a short crest at the top of the head that holds the external cord of the spring. The front of the brooch is decorated with two recessed lines the run down the remaining section of the bow. The bottom of the bow and most of the catch plate is truncated.

GLO-0A4549: BROOCH
~~Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch that has a sub-semicircular head plate that is surmounted by a truncated loop. On the reverse are two rearward facing perforated lug that would have held the spring support bar. The bow emanates from the front of the head plate and is undecorated except for a moulded knee at the bows apex. The bow is truncated below the knee resulting in the loss of the mid and lower section of the brooch. Date 75-175AD

WAW-CEF4DF: COIN
Medieval coin: halfpenny of Henry VII (1485-1509) minted in London between AD 1485 and 1509. Withers Type 2 possibly.

GLO-2B6C5F: BROOCH
~~Copper alloy La Tene III Nauheim derivative brooch which has an undecorated curved bow that has an oval cross-section; the catch plate on the reverse is truncated, the integral spring is also truncated with only one curl remaining.

GLO-2B563E: BROOCH
~~Copper alloy annular brooch that has an undecorated frame with a chamfered outer edge. There is a constriction in the frame for the pin, but the pin is made from copper alloy wire.

GLO-2B3CF6: THIMBLE
~~A slightly squished copper alloy thimble. The outside of the thimble is decorated with irregularly hand drilled circular indentations that spiral up towards the top of the domed cap, A single linear band rounds around the base of the thimble. This artefact dates to 1350-1500. Similar examples are illustrated in E. F. Holmes' 'Sewing Thimbles', Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 9.

WAW-26DE3A: COIN
Post Medieval coin: threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) minted in London between 1561 and 1582. North No. 1998.

WAW-26CA75: COIN
Post Medieval coin: sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) minted in London between 1582 and 1602. Third Issue: North No. 2015.

WAW-C64FBA: BROOCH
Roman Polden Hill type brooch (AD c. 80-120): The copper alloy brooch is incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical terminating with perforated wing caps. The wings are undecorated. At the junction of the wings and bow head there is there is a hook. The wings support an iron axis bar around which an iron spring coiled, but the number of times is not certain due to corrosion. The pin is missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is undecorated. The bow is broken above the midpoint. The surface of the brooch has a matte light green patina. The brooch measures 32.46mm long, 28.99mm wide across the wings and weighs 27.17g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type. Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date toAD 80 to 120. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-B07EE1: EWER
Medieval (14th to 15th century) vessel leg and foot, possibly an ewer: The base of the copper alloy foot is sub-oval and is triangular in section with rounded corners and tapers to the toes of the foot. The leg protrudes from the back of the heel and is angled at c. 60 and is triangular in section. The upper terminal of the leg is broken, but not recently. Between the leg and the foot there is a ridge on the outer face of the leg. The surface of the leg has a slightly mottled light grey/green surface. The leg measures 27.77mm long and 12.04mm wide across the foot. It weighs 22.24g. Due to its elegance the foot/leg may be that of an ewer or skillet. Egan (ibid) illustrates a similar shaped leg in Figure 130, which is part of a tripod ewer. Tripod ewers can date to the 14th to 15th century (Lewis 1991) Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office Lewis, J. M. 1991 Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7.)

WAW-FA9E87: COIN
Roman coin: silver denarius of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius (c. 130 BC - 63 BC) dating to 81 BC (Reece period 1) Reverse type depicting the jug and litus. Mint of Spain. RRC No. 374/2. Sydenham 751 The issue was produced by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, serving as a Sullan commander in the fight against Carrinas, Norbanus and Carbo. The reverse type may have a Sullan, as well as a family, significance (RRC 1974).

WAW-FA7116: THIMBLE
Medieval (1400 to 1550) thimble: A copper alloy thimble which is composed of a single shell which is likely to have been the inner shell of a double-shelled thimble. The exterior shell is missing. The walls of the thimble taper slightly to a wide domed top. The exterior of this shell is on the whole plain but may have slight traces of perforations in rows on the surface. The rim is slightly thicker than the walls of the thimble has a vertical crack which reaches where the domed element of the thimble starts. The interior is undecorated, and at the approximate mid point there is corrosion which may be something to adhering to the thimble and has since corroded. The surface of the thimble on the exterior has a mottled dark green patina which is abraded. The thimble measures 16.47mm long and 20.01mm wide across the base, and 19.51mm across the base also. It weighs 6.57g. Holmes (1988) in Figure 2b illustrates a similar shaped and decorated thimble which he dates to the 15th to mid 16th century and calls it a heavy duty thimble. Holmes, E.F., 1988Sewing ThimblesFinds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 9

WAW-FA4B2C: BROOCH
Roman Polden Hill type brooch (AD c. 80-120): The copper alloy brooch is fragmentary. The wings are missing, but were probably semi-cylindrical. The pin and spring are missing. The bowhead is incomplete and appears to encase a black ceramic substance which protrudes from the broken upper edge of the bow head. The bow head and bow are undecorated. The bow is sub-oval in section, tapers and is broken below the approximate mid point. The surface of the brooch has traces of a heavy mid green patina but otherwise it is heavily abraded. The brooch measures 35.3mm long, 12.35mm wide across the wings and weighs 3.71g. The brooch is probably a Polden Hill type. Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date toAD 80 to 120. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-FA255B: DEBITAGE
Mesolithic to Neolithic (-8,300 to -2100) debitage: Tertiary flint flake with small vertical scars overlaying each other on the dorsal surface and the ventral surface has conchoidal ripples, and a small bulb of percussion. The flint is a mottled mid grey colour. 27.65mm long, 9.29mm wide and weighs 1.26g. The flake probably dates from the Mesolithic to Neolithic period.

WMID-9BB0D2: TOKEN
A fragment, of a cast lead alloy, possible token of Post-Medieval date, circa 15th - 17th century. The fragment is irregular in plan, with three sides, one flat edge and two curved edges forming a rounded edge. Two edges are damaged. The object is decorated on one face with a series of letters in light relief that are placed around the edges. The letters read: E h W then possibly C or G. R. The reverse face is decorated with a large V or A in light relief. The token has a mid-grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The function of this object is uncertain. The object measures 23.02mm in length, 22.03mm in width, is 2.08mm thick and weighs 4.2 grams

WMID-32185A: COIN
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

WMID-31AFB5: COIN
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.

LEIC-07F3FE: FINGER RING
Undated copper alloy finger-ring, 31mm in diameter, 8mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 15.4grams. The object consists of an oval-section shaft which has been coiled around twice to form a spiral finger ring. It has no decoration and the ends appear incomplete.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Context number: 110 A single body sherd of Severn Valley Ware. The fragment measures.: 1: 27.3mm in length, 19.7mm width, 3.8mm thick and weighs 2 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Fabric HER ( Hereford) A1. Fabric Condition: A soft to hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Pale orange to light brown exterior and interior with orange brown core.. Surface Texture: Abraded Inclusions: common mica and occasional quartz grains <0.15mm, clay pellets ,1.5mm, fine grained black or brown rock <1.0mm, and possibly decayed feldspar Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Fabric Type HER A1

HESH-62594A: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Context number: 105 A single body sherd of Stamfordware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) E1a The fragment measures.: 1: 31.7mm in length, 35.2mm width, 4.9mm thick and weighs 8 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Stamford Ware Fabric type E1a Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric. Firing Condition: Pale buff throughout. Surface Texture: Smooth Inclusions: Abundant, well sorted mica and iron particles (less than 0.3mm).Sparse angular quartz 0.5mm and rounded clay pellets; also very sparse grog fragments. Glaze: Pale straw yellow glazed exterior Class: A national survey of Stamford ware was produced in the 1970s by Dr K Kilmurray (1980) and this sherd is of her Fabric B dated late 11th or early 12th century Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as a sherd from near the base of a small jar or pitcher with evidence of the base being trimmed with a knife. He further states that similar sherds are known from Hereford in late 11th and early 12th century contexts (Vince 1983). Note: The description of this fabric closely resembles that described in the Worcestershire Ceramic type series as 46.2 and that Vince notes as Stamford Type E1a.

HESH-551222: STEELYARD
A cast copper alloy fragment - most probably from a steelyard of Roman date (AD 50-350). The fragment is rectangular in plan and profile and triangular in cross section. The upper surface has a series of incised transverse grooves / notches which are evenly spaced suggesting that they are deliberately graded. The surface of the fargment is poorly preserved with a dark green coloured polished patina being present - which has been heavily eroded and the metal has corroded to a mid- purpleish brown colour. The fragment is too small to provided a direct parrallel. It measures 54.5mm length, is 6.5mm wide and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 15.59 grams

HESH-52BE9F: MOUNT
A cast copper alloy enamelled Iron Age (100BC - AD 80) mount, stud, dangler or decorative fitting. The fitting is broadly circular in plan with a cast and inlaid upper surface, The reverse face is incomplete; projecting from the mid-point is a bifurcated stem which is broken and eroded - its inner surface is a rounded U shape possibly suggesting it fitted onto a small chord or rod. Each bifurcated arm is D shaped in cross section. The design on the upper surface comprises a central raised cast design which is curvi-linear in shape - being best described as an inverted S shape formed of two opposing semi-circular panels conjoined by a lentoid central element. This panel is pierced by three small circular cells one of which is filled with a red coloured enamel. Either side of the panel are two triangular shaped recessed panels - both of which were also probably filled with red enamel - the surface of each panel is keyed and contains the fragmentary remains of patches of red coloured paste. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the mount have a black coloured patina whose colouring looks deliberate rather than as a product of corrosion / patina within the soil. The upper surface and external edges are a mid grey green colour with an abraded and corroded patina. A direct parallel for the form of this artefact has not been found; however, the decoration is similar to another artefact recorded on the database from Haversham cum Little Linford, Northamptonshire (SOM-D3B3D1) which is recorded as part of a Tankard handle and a Lock plate from Colchester, Essex (ESS-1A0D44). Both these artefacts are dated to the late Iron Age. The form of the inverted S shaped panel is discussed by Jope (2000 pp177-179) and the design on this is similar to that which he illustrates on Plate II 560-564 and which can be seen in decorative interlace on items such as the Desborough Mirror (plate 234). The mount has an external diameter of 27.0mm the front plate is 4.1mm thick; the rear projection extends on an oval shank 12.3mm high 15.7mm wide and each bifurcated arm is 10.3mm high and 5.4mm thick. The projection extends 8.6mm from the rear face of the mount. The mount weighs 20.23 grams.

HESH-51599D: COIN
A silver farthing of Edward I struck at the London mint c. 1300-1305. Withers Type 28d / North 1058

HESH-25E5ED: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number: BC 03 Context number: 102 A single body sherd of Vale of Gloucester ware Fabric Type HER (Hereford) D2 The fragment measures.: 1: 30.4mm in length, 38.4mm width, 8.2mm thick and weighs 10grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Vale of Gloucester Ware Fabric type D2 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric with inclusions; there are voids on the interior surface. Firing Condition: Light reddish brown exterior, pale grey interior and a core which is mid to dark grey. Surface texture: Exterior is smooth;it is oxidised with no trace of soot. The interior is rough and has voids. Condition of sherd. Lightly abraded Inclusions: A mica rich fabric with common rounded and oval white limestone (1.0mm) and oolitic voids.Common small rounded ironstone fragments (0.5mm) Sparse angular quartz grains and sparse angular white fossil shell.. Glaze: None Class: Vale of Gloucester ware HER (Hereford) Fabric D2 Comments: Dr. Alan Vince - identified this as probably from a pottery production site at Haresfield, Gloucestershire.The vessel had been used to contain an acidic liquid probably alcoholic in nature. He further notes that the sherd came from a spouted pitcher. Pitchers are redder in colour than the cooking pots from the same kiln - this indicates a higher firing temperature. Note: Vince notes that this fabric also includes finely divided calcite and rounded pellets of iron ore / muscovite being visible in section.

WAW-BF8A46: BRACELET
Roman (late 3rd - 4th century AD) bracelet fragment: The artefact is a terminal of a penannular bracelet. The terminal is sub-oval in section, expanded in width and decorated with three pairs of fine, narrowed grooves. The bracelet protrudes from the terminal, and is narrowed and tapers to a broken edge, but the break is not recent. The surface of the bracelet has a light green, well-developed patina which is slightly abraded. It measures 34.46mm long, 9.61mm wide and weighs 9.51g. A similar example is illustrated in Crummy (1983, Figure 46, No. 1717) and is dated to the late 3rd to 4th century. Crummy, N., 1983 Colchester Archaeological Report 2: The Roman Small Finds from Excavations in Colchester 1971-9. Colchester: Colchester Archaeological Trust.

WAW-6908DA: TOKEN
Post Medieval (c. 1500 to 1900) probable lead token: The design, consists of a feather motif. Powell Type 4. The reverse is undecorated. The surface is a cream colour. The token measure 19.94mm long, 20.17mm wide, 2.11mm thick, weighing 4.92g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be possibly Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800. Powell (2012) comments that Type 4 is a design which was commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid 19th centuries. Powell, D. 2012 'The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design'Lead Token TelegraphIssue 86.

HESH-FEECC1: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 03 Context number: 110 A single rim sherd of Dorset Black Burnished Ware pottery. The fragment measures.: 1: 23.6mm in length, 39.7mm width, 6.3mm thick and weighs 8 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Dorset Black Burnished Ware. Hereford (HER) Fabric Series BB1 Fabric Condition: A fine hard fabric Firing Condition: Black throughout.. Inclusions: Abundant sub-angular quartz grains (less than 1.0mm but rarely exceeding 0.5mm), some sparse white calcareous inclusions (less than 1.5mm) and occasional pieces of shale (less than 4.0mm) Surface Texture: Smooth burnished exterior. Decoration:There is a slight indication of two horizontal lines near the rim from the burnishing. Condition of sherds: Good and unabraded. Class: Dorset Black Burnished Ware Fabic (BB1)

WAW-F2DBF5: COIN
Roman coin: denarius of Julia Domna (193-217) minted in either Rome, Emesa or Laosicea between AD 196 and 211. (Reece Period 10). VENVS FELIX reverse, depicting Venus standing left holding apple and drawing out fold of drapery.RIC Vol. IV Part I, Nos. 580 or 646. The coin appears to be possibly a debased silver with a shiny silver surface. The coin is heavily abraded, which may account for for the debased appearence.

WAW-F26B98: BROOCH
Roman (late 1st to 2nd century) brooch; Trumpet brooch: The bow head has a vertical oval plate (with abraded edges) from which the bow protrudes from the centre. The reverse of the bow head is slightly concave with an incomplete, vertical, perforated lug. The upper portion of the bow is a pointed oval in section and curves sharply to a moulded, expanded, simplified acanthus. The lower portion of the bow is undecorated, slender and tapers to a blunt point. On the reverse of this section there is a trace of the catchplate. The surface of the brooch has a light grey coloured patina. The brooch measures 44.69mm long, 12.56mm wide across the bow head and weighs 10.75g. The brooch is a Trumpet-headed type which Bayley and Butcher (2004, 163) further class into four groups, A,B, C and D. This example falls into Group C, a devolved version of the brooch type. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-D7E5AB: DEBITAGE
Neolithic to early Bronze Age (c. 4000 to 1000BC) debitage: The flake is the distal end of a larger flake or blade. It is sub-trapezoidal in section. The dorsal surface which has two vertical scars removed, and around the lower edge there is abrupt re-touch. The ventral surface has obliquely angled conchoidal scars. The flake is knapped from flint which is a mottled mid grey. It measures 13.17mm long, 20.63mm wide, 5.47mm thick and weighing 1.47g. The flake probably dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods, c. 4000 to 1000BC.

WAW-D79207: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Neolithic to early Bronze Age (c. 4000 to 1000BC) scraper: The scraper appears to be knapped from a tertiary flake which is a sub-oval. The dorsal surface has multiple re-touch scars which are invasive and abrupt, occurring on the distal end. The ventral surface has invasive scars which have removed the bulb of percussion, and conchoidal ripples. The scraper is knapped from flint which is a mottled mid grey. It measures 19.12mm long, 18.91mm wide, 8.96mm thick and weighing 4.05g. The scraper is probably a rounded/ end and side scraper and dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods, c. 4000 to 1000BC.

WAW-D77699: BUCKLE
Post Medieval (16th to mid 17th century) single-looped buckle frame: The loop of the copper alloy frame is a sub-rectangle with an expanded, splayed foot, and a lozenge shaped knop position centrally on the frame opposite the strap bar. There is the remains of an iron pin on the strap bar. The strap bar is narrow and rectangular in cross-section. The surface has traces of a mid green coloured patina. It measures 23.08mm long and 13.81mm wide. It weighs 1.42g. Whitehead (1996) illustrates a similar buckle, No. 153, which is dated to the 16th to mid 17th century. Whitehead, R. 1996 Buckles 1250-1800 Colchester: Greenlight Publishing

WAW-D69B40: JETTON
Post Medieval jetton: The 'Lion of Saint Mark' jetton issues probably by Hans Schultes I, minted between 1553 and 1584. Obverse: Lion of St Mark standing left: nimbate and winged. Tail is raised and he holds the Book of Gospels. The obverse is barely visible due to corrosion. Reverse: Imperial orb surmounted by cross: within a tressure that has three main arches. Paired pellets outside the tressure. Mitchiner No. 1322 to 1330. Mitchiner, M., 1988. Jettons, Medalets and Tokens: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg London: Seaby.

WAW-941B93: SPUR
Medieval (15th century) spur arms: The two cast copper alloy spur fragments, both of which are the terminals to the arms are probably from the same spur. Each arm has a broken terminal, which is not recent. The other terminal forms an obliquely angled '8' shape with perforations. The arm is a D-shape in section. The surface is corroded and abraded with traces of a mid green patina. They measure 56.55mm long, 15.24mm across the loops and weighs 5.37g and the second measures 38.47mm long, 15.95mm across the loops and weighs 3.63g. The Museum of London Catalogue illustrates similar examples with the '8' shaped terminals and describes these as coming from commonly rowel-spurs rather than prick spurs. These '8' shaped terminals are classified as Type F terminals in the London Catalogue, which tend to date to the 15th century. Ward-Perkins, J.B. 1940 London Museum: Medieval Catalogue HMSO London p. 99

WAW-746525: BROOCH
Roman Polden Hill type brooch (ADc. 80-120): The copper alloy brooch is incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical with incomplete perforated wing caps. The decoration on the wings consists of two deep, vertical grooves. At the junction of the wings and bow head there is the trace of a perforated lug which would have supported the chord. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with a central, triangular ridge. The bow is D-shaped in section and tapers to a blunt broken point above the midpoint. On the reverse there is no indication of the catchplate. The surface of the brooch is abraded and has traces of a light grey-green patina. The brooch measures 16.06mm long, 21.25mm wide across the wings and weighs 6.86g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type. Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date toAD80 to 120. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-7440D5: STIRRUP
Early Medieval (11thcentury) stirrup-strap mount: The cast copper alloy mount is a sub asymmetrical pentagon in plan, the sides are slightly convex. The tip has a small circular perforation in the centre and at the side edge there is a small integral knop. The lower edge is narrowed and has two circular perforations along it. The mount is decorated with a finely incised linear design. The design consists of two beasts beneath the pendant lobe and with two loops along the lower edge. Typically the heads have up turned noses, a projecting ear and curling crest but these are not clear. The reverse of the mount is undecorated and has, along the lower edge, a shallow stepped flange. In profile the mount is curved, thereby convex on the outer face and concave on the reverse. The surface of the mount has an abraded light green patina. It measures 49.38mm long and 30.09mm wide. It weighs 19.5g. The mount is a stirrup strap mount dating to the 11th century. Williams (1997) classifies this type Class A Type 1 whose decoration is usually unique as it has been engraved onto it. Williams (ibid) Nos. 9, 10 and 11 are similar shape in plan to the recorded example. These mounts were initially identified as book mounts in 1920 and later as strap ends and casket mounts (Williams, 1997; 3) these interpretations continued in general use until recent times. Williams, D. 1997Late Saxon Stirrup Mounts: A Classification and CatalogueYork:CBAResearch Report 111

WMID-B1ABE8: VESSEL
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 cauldrons. Butler, Green and Payne (2009) illustrate copper-alloy cooking vessels on page 2 and discuss how cauldrons, posnets and later skillets were commonly used from about AD 1100 for downhearth cooking, with the vessel sitting among the embers or suspended over the fire. The leg measures 84.37mm length, 32.25mm wide across the foot and 14.69mm thick. It weighs 183.5g. Butler, R., Green, C. and Payne, N., 2009 Cast Copper-Alloy Cooking Vessels. FRG Datasheet 41. Egan G. (1998) The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office.

WMID-B1180E: TOKEN
A complete cast lead alloy token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1400-1800). The token is broadly circular in plan. The token is decorated on one face with a central pellet and a series of radiating ribs. The ribs are moulded in light relief and extend to the outer edges of the token. This possibly represents the sun or a star (Powell type 26, celestial). The reverse face is flat and undecorated. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800. Powell (2012) comments that Type 1, 31, and 3 are designs which were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid-19th centuries. The token measures 17.81mm diameter, is 3.7mm thick and weighs 5.6 grams Powell, D. (2012) The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design. Lead Token Telegraph. Issue 86.

BERK-2F69E3: WEIGHT
A large, complete copper alloy trade weight dating to the post-medieval period, to the reign of William and Mary (AD 1689-1694). The weight is circular in shape with a raised lip and concentric circles on the front face. Within are several control stamps; a crowned W over M at c. 11 o'clock, a sword for St Paul's (London) at 12 o'clock, a letter A for avoirdupois at 1 o'clock and an ewer for the London Founders' Company at 5 o'clock. The weight weighs 3.720 ounces (105.4 grams), just under a quarter of a pound. Unusually the reverse of this weight appears to have a separate plug in the centre as there is a gap around its circumference; this may be damage although this type of damage has not been seen on other examples.

BERK-2F2238: TOKEN
A worn but complete copper alloy halfpenny 'Conder' token dated (AD) 1795. The token was issued by James Powell, wine and brandy merchant in Monmouth. The edge of the token is very worn and the inscription is illegible.

HESH-356984: MOUNT
A decorative cut lead alloy sheet of uncertain function or date - probably late medieval / post medieval (AD 1300-1600). The plate is broadly triangular in shape having one edge deliberately rolled over to form a U shaped edge. The upper part has been deliberately cut to shape with a rectangular tab extending from the outer edge. The long edge on the front face is decorated with what remains of a double incised line with a rocker arm zig zag pattern between. Along the lower edge and break are small circular holes which may have been for pins / sewn holes for attaching the plate to another object. The piece is a mid grey colour with a white corroded surface patina. The piece has been heavily consolidated by conservation specialists and a lateral crack across the piece has been repaired. The function of the piece is uncertain - the fact that it is shaped suggests it once protected the corner or long edge of either a book or box. The incised decoration suggests that it is possible that this was on view. A direct parallel has not been found. The dating is reliant on the rocker arm decoration and the overall surrounding archaeology. The artefact measures: 64.8mm length, 51.2mm width is 1.6mm maximum thickness and weighs 7.55 grams.

HESH-202505: JETTON
A copper alloy Nuremberg Jetton of Hans Schultes I (1553-1584) or Hans Schultes II (1586-1603). Due to condition and illegible inscription it is difficult to refine further. The coin may be a mule as the inital mark on the obverse - wedge - is attributed to Schultes I whereas the rosette on the reverse is - attributed to Schultes II. It is the recorders opinion that it is more likely to belong to the series struck by Hans Schultes II - based on the format of the inscription and if it is a mule it is likely to date from the earlier part of the period.

HESH-1E227F: SEAL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary:Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. Site number:BC 01 Trench II: An adjacent trench containing similar later medieval deposists and ash layers. The end of the trench contained modern refuse from house / midden - including pottery assemblage dating to the late 17th and 18th centuries; including slipwares, smashed and broken glass bottles. Context number: A glass bottle seal with a partial fragment of the bottle adhering to the reverse. The glass is an olive green colour and the seal is well preserved. The matrix of the glass is especially fine and thin with no air pockets or impurities present. The upper surface of the seal is impressed with a circular design comprising the initials B B (attributed to Benjamin Brewster 1674 -1737 who occupied Burton Court from 1731 to 1737 ) Centrally positioned; between the initials is a raised dot .Above and below. the initials are raised curved lines of an indeterminate nature. The upper possibly a crown, the lower a undulating line. The entire design is enclosed within a plain raised ring of glass. The reverse side has a raised oval shaped plain blob of glass where the seal has been applied to the upper shoulder / neck of the bottle. ... Bottle seals were placed on bottles from the early 17th century until the mid 20th century. This example is most likely to date from the early eighteenth century due to the initials of the owner - who was a gentleman farmer. The seal is measures 33.6mm in length 34.6mm width and is 7.3mm thick. The vessel fragment measures 44.6mm in length 57.2mm width and is 2.2mm thick. The shard weighs 16 grams.

HESH-1D8114: GAMING PIECE
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2000-2010 Site Summary: Finds were made during the excavation of a mound in the grounds adjacent to the dwelling: Burton Court Eardisland. The trench in which the majority of artefacts were found measured 5 metres by 3 metres. The stratified assemblage of pottery is of regional importance being especially well preserved and evidence for a domestic non-castle medieval site dating from the twelfth to early thirteenth centuries (1100-1250) Site number:BC 01 Context number: 107 A Medieval bone gaming piece with decoration on one face dated to the 12th century. The gaming counter is circular in plan and broadly rectangular in cross section; both sides are relatively flat, but slightly tapering as a result of the positioning on the bone. The exact type of bone is debatable - it is thought to be from a cow - probably mandible (jaw bone) although it could possibly be from other oarts - like the scapula (shoulder) or ribs. The front face of the counter is decorated with a repeating geometric pattern. The design suggests the counter was either turned on a lathe or created using a compass which created a broad central U shaped hole that does not pierce the disc. Surrounding this is a U shaped depression which is enclosed by two further cut rings. Positioned around the external edge of the counter are a series of small drilled ring and dot designs which are evenly spaced; in total there are 16 rings. The external edge is poorly preserved and through the damage on the rim the cellular structure of the bone can be seen. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. Macgregor (1985: 135-137) discusses this form of gaming counter suggesting they are formed on cetacean bone and often decorated with compass drawn motiffs.This find has been noted as being of regional important being from securely dated context and being the first such find in Herefordshire. The gaming counter measures 45.9mm length, 45.2mm width is 7,2mm thick and weighs 11 grams.

HESH-6310C4: SLAG
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 025. Fifteen pieces of Fuel Ash Slag. Fabric Condition: Fragile material with voids. Firing Condition: Light brown Inclusions Unspecified Surface Texture: Rough Condition of sherds; Fragile

HESH-62BA91: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 004. One piece of Vitrified clay with a green glazed appearance. Fabric Type: Fine sandstone. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric from fine sandstone with inclusions. Firing Condition: Black/ brown throughout. Inclusions Unspecified Surface Texture: Rough granular appearance. Glaze: Green appearance due to Vitrification.

HESH-619D98: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 025 Seven irregular shaped fragments of possible Briquetage. The largest fragment measures.: 1: 22.4mm in length, 16.9mm width, 10.5mm thick and weighs 2 grams. The remaining sherds weigh <1.0 gram ). ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Possibly Sandy or Organic Droitwich Briquetage Fabric Number 1 or Number 2. Fabric Condition: A soft sandy crumbly fabric. Firing Condition: Red/ brown throughout. Inclusions A soft to hard fired fabric with moderate to abundant quartz sand up to c 0.5mm with occasional larger (c 1.0) rounded quartz, moderate to sparse elongated voids of all sizes up to c 20mm, sparse rounded clay pellets (,7.0mm) sparse rounded fine-grained sandstone up to 5mm,and sparse hard angular dark brown iron ore fragments up to c 2.0mm. Usually oxidised red throughout with white or purplish patches sometimes evident. Surface Texture: Rough Condition of sherds: Heavily abraded. Class: Sandy Droitwich Briquetage.

HESH-615D82: BRICK
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 A single irregular shaped fragment of Ceramic Building Material / Possibly Roman Brick. The fragment measures.: 1: 29.6mm in length, 28.0mm width, 27.5mm thick and weighs 18 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Possibly Severn Valley Ware Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Orange/red throughout. Inclusions Fine fabric containing common mica occasional quartz grains (<0.5mm) clay.pellets(1.5mm), fragments of black or brown fine-grained rock (1.0mm) iron ore and unidentified soft white inclusions, possibly decayed feldspar(0.5).. Surface Texture: Rough Condition of sherds: Abraded. Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Fabric 12.

HESH-60D03C: TILE
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 A single fragment of Ceramic Building Material most probably Roman roof tile / tegula The fragment measures.: 1: 33.4mm in length, 22.3mm width, 24.7mm thick and weighs 21 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Possibly Severn Valley Ware Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: The exterior and interior have an orange /red with a dull light brown core. Inclusions Fine fabric containing common mica occasional quartz grains (<0.5mm) clay.pellets(1.5mm), fragments of black or brown fine-grained rock (1.0mm) iron ore and unidentified soft white inclusions, possibly decayed feldspar (0.5mm) Surface Texture: Rough Condition of sherds: Abraded. Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Fabric 12.

YORYM-BD66CF: BUCKLE
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of post-medieval date. The buckle is a sub-rectangular knee buckle with a drilled frame to house a separate spindle. The spindle no longer remains. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The buckle is 17.3mm long, 16.7mm wide, 3.4mm thick and weighs 1.2g. A similar example is illustrated in Whitehead p.111, no.712 and is dated to circa AD 1720 - 1790.

WMID-3F4834: SCABBARD
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 which is dated to the 16th - 17th centuries. Other examples are illustrated by Read (2001) on page 90. Fig 58, (Nos 686-689) these mainly date to 15th - 16th centuries. There are other examples recorded on the database, two discovered in London (LON-0444D0) and (LON-A06DC0). The chape measures 74.8mm in length, 25.53mm in width, 2.12mm in thickness and weighs 31.5 grams. Egan, G. 2005. Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition. MoLAS Monograph 19. English Heritage: London. Read, B, (2001) Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

WMID-3E5A30: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
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 design, although much of the detail and upper surface has been worn. The reverse is slightly concave in form. There is no further decoration on the reverse. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina across all surfaces. Bailey (2004) illustrates a dress hook with a similar fleur pattern on page 100, fig.2.42, which is dated from the 17th century. Bailey also illustrates how the fastener would have been used as part of a hasp and clasp fastener, as illustrated in Fig 2.44. The pierced lobes from this example were used to sew the set to a garment, possibly a cloak. There are similar examples on the database (SWYOR-A6A9A3) discovered in North Yorkshire and (WAW-F0CA12) discovered in Worcestershire. The fastener measures 29.45mm in length, 23.82mm in width, 2.12mm in thickness and weighs 4.3 grams. Bailey, G., (2004) Buttons and Fasteners 500BC - AD1840. Essex, Greenlight Publishing.

WMID-3DDF93: WEIGHT
A lead alloy weight or possible spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650). In plan the object is semi-circular. The object has a central semi-circular perforation which measures 4.10mm in width. It is possible the object was once circular and only half of the object is now remaining. The upper surface is decorated with a series of linear incisions. The reverse surface of the object is un-decorated. The object has a cream coloured patina across all surfaces. Spindle whorls and weights have been used for a long period of time and are therefore very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). Weights with a similar diameter and perforation have been classified as flat weights for bullion (Biggs and Withers 2000: 23-26). The object measures 44.12mm in diameter, is 7.7mm thick and weighs 37.5 grams. Biggs, N and Withers, P. 2000. Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection. Llanfyllin, Powys: English Weights Series - 6.

HESH-3B32CA: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001. A single shard of light green coloured glass - possibly from a thin fine vessel or window. There are few voids in the glass matrix and the shard survives in an unabraded condition. The fragment measures:19.7mm in length, 18.4mm width, 3.3mm thick and weighs 1 gram

HESH-3ADD25: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 Two body sherds of glazed pottery.One showing underglaze decoration. The fragments measure.: 1: 25.1mm in length, 13.7mm width, 4.0mm thick and weighs 2 gram. 2.: 16.5mm in length, 9.3mm width, 3.0mm thick and weighs 1 gram. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Modern Earthernware Worcestershire Fabric Type 91. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: 1. has a light brown gloss glazed exterior and interior and a buff coloured body. 2. has a white glazed exterior with blue underglazed decoration; the interior has white glaze and the body is buff coloured. Inclusions Fine mica.. Surface Texture: Smooth where glazed. Number 1 shows badly chipped / laminated glaze. Glaze: white Decoration; Number 2 has an under glazed blue border. Condition of sherds: Lightly abraded and chipped glaze.. Class: Modern Earthernware Fabric 91.

HESH-3AB652: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 A single glazed rim sherd of earthenware pottery. The fragment measures.: 1: 15.6mm in length, 18.6mm width, 4.6mm thick and weighs 2 gram. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Modern Earthernware Fabric Type 91. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Buff coloured body with opaque gloss black glazed exterior and interior. Inclusions Fine mica.. Surface Texture: Smooth Glaze: Black coloured opaque glaze. Decoration; None. Condition of sherds: Lightly abraded. Class: Modern Earthernware Fabric 91.

HESH-3A351E: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 A single glazed rim sherd of pottery most probably from a late cistertianware like cup. The fragment measures.: 1: 19.3mm in length, 21.1mm width, 4.9mm thick and weighs 2 gram. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Post Medieval Late Cistercian Ware Fabric 85. Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Buff coloured body with black glazed exterior and interior. Inclusions Fine mica.. Surface Texture: Smooth Glaze: Cream coloured opaque glazed exterior. interior damaged and no glaze visible. Decoration; Two horizontal moulded lines belowq the rim. Condition of sherds: Lightly abraded. Class:Late Cistercian Ware.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 A single body sherd of pottery. The fragment measures.: 1: 20.2mm in length, 18.7mm width, 4.3mm thick and weighs 1 gram. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Late Medieval to Post Medieval Redware Fabric 78 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Pinkish buff body throughout with cream coloured opaque glaze. Inclusions An iron rich clay with quartz (< 0.5mm), occasional red sandstone (< 2,0mm) and frequent limestone inclusions. Usually orange /red, but when fired at lower temperatures is darkened to purple. Surface Texture: Smooth Glaze: Cream coloured opaque glazed exterior. interior damaged and no glaze visible. Decoration: None Condition of sherds: Poor Class: Unlocated West Midlands but possibly the Severn Valley. Inclusions are typical of glacial sands. Usually necked cup forms.Mainly sixteenth century.

HESH-399C7A: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001 A single body sherd of glazed late medieval / post medieval pottery. The fragment measures.: 1: 27.4mm in length, 37.0mm width, 6.4mm thick and weighs 8 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Late Medieval to Post Medieval Redware Fabric 78 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Red clay exterior and core and dark brown to black glazed interior. Inclusions An iron rich clay with quartz (< 0.5mm), occasional red sandstone (< 2,0mm) and frequent limestone inclusions. Usually orange /red, but when fired at lower temperatures is darkened to purple. Surface Texture: Smooth burnished exterior. Glaze: Dark brown / black gloss. Decoration: None Condition of sherds: Abraded Class: Unlocated West Midlands but possibly the Severn Valley. Inclusions are typical of glacial sands. Usually necked cup forms.Mainly sixteenth century.

WMID-395B22: BELL
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 rectangular suspension loop, this has been broken close to the surface of the object. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a rectangular slit and appear as rounded terminals. The upper hemisphere appears not to be decorated. The lower hemisphere has been decorated with incised lines radiating from the base of the slit. The slit is also bordered with an incised horizontal line. There appears to be no makers mark on the lower hemisphere. The iron pea is still present in the centre of the bell. The bell measures 32.8 mm in diameter and is 29.3 mm high. The metal has a thickness of approximately 1.7 mm and it weighs 29.3 g. The bell is a dark green in colour and has an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Crotal or rumbler bells in this style and method of construction date from 17th to 18th Centuries AD. However the style continues in use until the late 18th Century, so the bell could be of any date from within that timeframe. Other examples of this type of bell have been recorded in Blunt (2005), Fig 18, page 10 and on the database including WMID-78C2C6, IOW-F1FE7B and DENO-907E64. Ref: Blunt, R, 2005, Crotal Bells, (artefact guide)

HESH-392A2C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 018 A single body sherd of black burnished pottery from a cooking pot with acute cross-hatch decoration over burnished surface: This style of decoration is typically found on jars dating to the second century AD (pers comm: Jane Evans) The fragments measure: 1: 25.7mm in length, 23.2mm width, 4.3mm thick and weighs 3 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Dorset Black Burnished Ware. Worcestershire Fabric Series BB1 Fabric 22 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Exterior reduced to dark grey - black. Interior dark grey. Core Black grey colour. Inclusions: abundant sub-angular quartz grains (less than 1.0mm but rarely exceeding 0.5mm), some sparse white calcareous inclusions (less than 1.5mm) and occasional pieces of shale (less than 4.0mm) Surface Texture: Smooth burnished exterior. Decoration: Two horizontal incised lines forming a single circumferential band' Condition of sherds: Good Class: Dorset Black Burnished Ware (BB1_Fabric 22)

WAW-12D2AC: HARNESS PENDANT
Medieval (13th to 14th centuries) harness pendant: The copper-alloy pendant is a shield-shape and has been cast. The pendant has a perforated lug protruding from the upper edge which is cast perpendicular to the pendant, and the suspension loop is worn. The outer face of the pendant is decorated with an heraldic design. The chief is in low-relief with two motifs. The dexter and sinister chief have a mullet with six points Or, pierced. There is a trace of red enamel in the field of the chief and gilding on the mullets. The arms may be those of St John (Argent on a chief gules two pierced mullets or). DBA 3, pp. 61-62. The reverse of the pendant is undecorated. The surface of the pendant is abraded and has patches of a mid green patina. The pendant measures 39.78mm long, 23.64mm wide and 6.2mm thick at the loop, weighing 10.37g. The condition of the pendant is fair. Similar shaped and decorated pendants are in Ashley (2002) particularly No. 54. They tend to date to the 13th to 14th centuries. Ashley, S. 2002Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in NorfolkEast Anglian Archaeology 101. This harness pendant is published in The Coat of Arms (2016, Third Series, Volume 12(1)/no.231, 40), fig. 2a.

HESH-A853B9: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 025 Two rim sherds of pottery from the same vessel. The fragments measure: 1: 20.5mm in length, 22.3mm width, 12.1 mm thick and weighs 6grams 2: 22.3mm in length, 18.1mm width, 12.7mm thick and weighs 5 grams. ________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Handmade Malvernian Ware - Peacock Group A - Fabric No3 Beckford Form 3.5. Fabric Condition: Soft to hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark grey- brown thoughout Surface Texture:Exterior and interior smooth with horizontal linear tooling beneath the rim. Inclusions: Angular inclusions of metomorphic rock usually >1mm - 3mm, most common inclusion is quartz, then pink & white feldspar, then hornblende. Condition of sherds:Good and unabraded.. Class: Handmade Malvernian Ware - Peacock Group A - Fabric No 3.

HESH-A82C2E: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 033 Two sherds of pottery from the same vessel joining to make one large sherd. The fragments measure: 1: 40.7mm in length, 20.1mm width, 8.0 mm thick and weighs 9grams 2: 28.8mm in length, 20.4mm width, 8.1mm thick and weighs 5 grams. ________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Handmade Malvernian Ware - Peacock Group A - Fabric No3 Fabric Condition: Soft to hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark brown- black thoughout Surface Texture:Exterior smooth and burnished; the interior less smooth but not abraded. Inclusions: Angular inclusions of metomorphic rock usually >1mm - 3mm, most common inclusion is quartz, then pink & white feldspar, then hornblende. Condition of sherds:Good. Class: Handmade Malvernian Ware - Peacock Group A - Fabric No 3.

HESH-A7F7F5: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 025 Two sherds of pottery; one rim and one body sherd. The fragments measure: 1: 36.3mm in length, 44.2mm width, 12.6 mm thick and weighs 26grams 2: 17.6mm in length, 26.8mm width, 11.7mm thick and weighs 7 grams. __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Handmade Malvernian Ware - Peacock Group A - Fabric No3 Fabric Condition: Soft to hard fabric with inclusions. Firing Condition: Dark grey- black thoughout Surface Texture:Smooth Inclusions: Angular inclusions of metomorphic rock usually >1mm - 3mm, most common inclusion is quartz, then pink & white feldspar, then hornblende. Condition of sherds:Lightly abraded. Class: Handmade Malvernian Ware - Peacock Group A - Fabric No 3.

HESH-A57F07: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 004 Nine fragments of pottery all of which are body sherds; the four smallest weigh less than 1gram.. The fragments measure: 1: 26.2mm in length, 21.6mm width, 7.8 mm thick and weighs 4 grams 2: 25.9mm in length, 22.4mm width, 6.7mm thick and weighs 4 grams. 3: 28.6mm in length, 12.8mm width, 6.6mm thick and weighs 3 grams. 4: 14.4mm in length, 12.6mm width, 8.0mm thick and weighs 2 grams. 5: 14.3mm in length, 17.4mm width, 7.5mm thick and weighs 1 grams. 6-9: Fragmentary - not measured and weigh less than 1 gram __________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware. Worcetershire Classification: B1 Fabric 4.1. Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with abundant angular fragments of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids).and some rare rounded quartz. Firing Condition: Black throughout.with occasional dark brown patches on the outer surface.. Surface Texture: .the exterior surface is burnished. . Inclusions: Abundant angular inclusions of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids) and rare rounded quartz inclusions. Condition of sherds: Abraded. Class: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 033 Two body sherd of pottery. The fragments measure: 1: 19.7mm in length, 25.1 mm width, 5.4 mm thick and weighs 3 grams 2: 21.9mm in length, 13.2mm width, 7.6mm thick and weighs 1 gram. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware. Worcetershire Classification: B1 Fabric 4.1. Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with abundant angular fragments of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids).and some rare rounded quartz. Firing Condition: Black throughout... Surface Texture: 1.Has a good exterior surface which is burnished. The interior is poor..2.Has a good exterior surface which is burnished but the interior surface is absent,. Inclusions: Abundant angular inclusions of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids) and rare rounded quartz inclusions. Condition of sherds: Abraded.

HESH-1431FD: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 004 One body sherd of pottery. The fragments measure: 1: 21.1mm in length, 29.9 mm width, 8.0 mm thick and weighs 6 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware. Worcetershire Classification: B1 Fabric 4.1. Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with abundant angular fragments of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids).and some rare rounded quartz. Firing Condition: Blackthroughout.. Surface Texture: It has some burnishing on the outer surface and a smooth interior which is slightly ridged. Inclusions: Abundant angular inclusions of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids) and rare rounded quartz inclusions. Condition of sherds: Unabraded.

HESH-13DA75: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 004 One body sherd of pottery. The fragments measure: 1: 25.2mm in length, 17.7 mm width, 5.1 mm thick and weighs 3 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware. Worcetershire Classification: B1 Fabric 4.1. Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with abundant angular fragments of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids).and some rare rounded quartz. Firing Condition: black exterior dark grey core and black interior. Surface Texture: It has some burnishing on the outer surface and a smooth interior. and at top of the rim.. Inclusions: Abundant angular inclusions of white limestone some of which have disolved creating vesicles (surface voids) and rare rounded quartz inclusions. Condition of sherds: Unabraded.

HESH-13CC4C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 004 One rim sherd of pottery possibly from an everted -rim jar.( pers com Jane Evans ) The fragments measure: 1: 32.2mm in length, 44.4 mm width, 10.3 mm thick and weighs 16 grams ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware. Worcetershire Classification: B1 Fabric 4.1.Beckford form 10 Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with abundant angular fragments of white limestone some of which have disolved ,creating vesicles (surface voids ) up to 1.0mm.and some rare rounded quartz. Firing Condition: black throughout. Surface Texture: It has a burnished outer surface and at top of the rim.. Inclusions: Abundant angular inclusions of white limestone and rare rounded quartz inclusions. Rim: Represents 17% of circumference - Diameter: 12cm (120mm) Condition of sherds: Unabradedwith a well preserved surface.

HESH-12283C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 004 Two conjoining base sherds of pottery from the same vessel. When the base is placed on a flat surface the side wall rises at an angle of 70 degrees. The surving base represents 22% of the circumference and has a projected diameter of 11cm (110mm). The fragments measure: 1: 51.9mm in length, 37.8 mm width, 11.1 mm thick at base 6 1 mm at body and weighs 19 grams. 2: 50 7 mm in length, 50.2 mm width, 10 6 mm thick at base and 6.1mm at body and weighs 25 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Palaeozoic limestone tempered ware. Worcetershire Classification: B1 Fabric 4.1. Fabric Condition: A soft fabric with excellent preservation of original surface. Firing Condition: black exterior, black coloured core and black interior. Surface Texture: Burnished on exterior and on the top of the rim. Interior surface is ridged. Inclusions: Abundant angular inclusions of white limestone and rare rounded some of which has disolved creating surface vesicles (surface voids) and rare rounded quartz inclusions. Base: Represents 22% of circumference - Diameter: 11cm (110mm) Condition of sherds: Edges unabraded. Exterior showing some deep gouges - surface scratches

WMID-946675: COIN
A Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) Third Issue coinage (AD 1583-1603) Intial mark: Escallop dating to AD 1584-1587. Mint of London. North (1991) Vol 2.no. 2016.

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001/2 Four sherds of pottery,three body pieces and one rim. The fragments measure; 1.23.3 mm in length, 24.2 mm width, 7.0mm thick and weighs 4 grams. 2.11.6 mm in length, 18.3mm width, 4.1mm thick and weighs 1gram. 3.13,8 mm in length, 13.4 mm width, 5.8mm thick and weighs 1 gram. 4. 17.1mm in length, 43.8mm width, 12.3mm thick at the rim and 5.2 at the body and weighs 8 grams. _________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Worceestershire Cermaic Series Fabric 12 Fabric Condition: A soft to hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Reddish orange exterior and interior with reduced grey core. Surface Texture: Abraded / worn.. Inclusions: Common mica and occasional quartz grains <0.15mm, clay pellets ,1.5mm, fine grained black or brown rock <1.0mm, and possibly decayed feldspar <0.5m Condition of Sherds: Abraded Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Fabric Type 12

HESH-80627D: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001/2 One body sherd decorated with two horizontal incised lines. Jane Evans comments: the sherd maybe from a narrow mouthed jar with triangular or slightly overhanging rim. The fragment measures: 23.2 mm in length, 35.1 mm width, 5.5mm thick and weighs 3 grams. _________________________________________________________ herd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Worcestershire Ceramic Series Fabric 12 Fabric Condition: A hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Reddish orange exterior and interior with reduced grey core. Surface Texture: Abraded / worn but with two visible horizontal lines. Inclusions: common mica and occasional quartz grains <0.15mm, clay pellets ,1.5mm, fine grained black or brown rock <1.0mm, and possibly decayed feldspar <0.5mm Condition of Sherds: Heavily abraded Decoration: Two horizontal incised lines Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Fabric Type 12

HESH-7FFF73: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001/2 Three Oxidised Severn Valley Ware sherds; one possible rim and two body sherds. The fragments measure: 1. 30.0 mm in length, 28.5 mm width, 6.1 mm thick and weighs 6 grams. 2. 31.5 mm in length, 26.0 mm width, 4.8 mm thick and weighs 46 grams. 3. 12.7mm in length, 14.2 mm width, 9.0 mm thick at the rim and weighs < 1 gram. _________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Worcestershire Fabric Series: 12 Fabric Condition: A hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Reddish orange exterior and interior.Grey core. Surface Texture: Abraded / worn Inclusions: common mica and occasional quartz grains <0.15mm, clay pellets ,1.5mm, fine grained black or brown rock <1.0mm, and possibly decayed feldspar <0.5mm Condition of Sherds: Heavily abraded Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Fabric Type 12

HESH-7FBDA8: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001/2 Six Oxidised Severn Valley Ware body sherds and one rim possibly from a narrow mouthed jar of the 2nd - 3rd century (AD 100-300): Fabric type: 12 (pers comm Jane Evans) The fragments measure: 1. 41.6 mm in length, 25.4 mm width, 5.9 mm thick and weighs 8 grams. 2. 26.6 mm in length, 22.1 mm width, 5.3 mm thick and weighs 4 grams. 3. 21.4mm in length, 18.4 mm width, 4.6 mm thick and weighs 2 grams. 4. 20.5mm in length, 27.6 mm width, 9.6mm thick and weighs 4grams. 5. 14.3mm in length, 18'3mm width, 5.7mm thick and weighs 2grams. 6. 28.7mm in length, 14.7 mm width, 11.5 mm thick and weighs 5 grams. 7. 13.5mm in length, 26.0mm width, 4.0 mm thick at the rim and 5.8mm across the body; the sherd weighs 2 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Worcestershire Fabric Series: 12 Fabric Condition: A hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Reddish orange exterior and interior.Grey core. Surface Texture: Abraded / worn Inclusions: common mica and occasional quartz grains <0.15mm, clay pellets ,1.5mm, fine grained black or brown rock <1.0mm, and possibly decayed feldspar <0.5mm Condition of sherds: Abraded Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Fabric Type 12

HESH-7EA4AB: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 001/2 One Oxidised Severn Valley Ware body sherd - Fabric type: 12 (pers comm Jane Evans) The fragment measures: 14.2 mm in length, 13.3 mm width, 4.0 mm thick and weighs 1 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware Worcestershire Fabric Series: 12 Fabric Condition: A hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Reddish orange exterior and interior.Grey core. Surface Texture: Abraded / worn Inclusions: common mica and occasional quartz grains <0.15mm, clay pellets ,1.5mm, fine grained black or brown rock <1.0mm, and possibly decayed feldspar <0.5mm Condition of sherds: Abraded Class: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Fabric Type 12

WAW-572643: SPINDLE WHORL
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindle whorl: A cast lead or possibly more likely lead alloy spindle whorl which is sub-circular in plan and in profile is sub bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9.97mm diameter. One face of the spindle whorl is decorated with radiating ridges, the other face is decorated with a concentric ring with intermittent pellets equidistant along it and radiating ridges. The surface is oxidised and is laminating as it corrodes. It measures 28.45mm diameter and is 13.53mm thick. It weighs 24.98g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time. The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thick wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resulting thread. Fine threads such as silk require a lighter whorl than those used to spun wool or linen.

WAW-17FB94: BUCKLE
Medieval probable buckle (13thto 15thcenturies): The copper alloy buckle plate is almost complete and only a fragment of the frame remains. The plate is an elongated rectangle which is bent in profile forming an L-shape. One terminal has a moulded edge in the form of a long central knop, with a shorter knop either side. At this terminal there is a rivet hole. The opposite terminal also has a small rivet hole, and an incomplete perforation where originally the pin would have been fixed, but the pin is now missing. This edge is broken, but it is not a recent break. On corner extends to for a fragment of the frame which has a collar between the pin bar and frame. The plate, on the outer surface is decorated with a fine, untidy, rocker arm wriggle work across the centre and it is here traces of gilding is visible. The surface has a light-mid green patina. It measures 34.16mm long, 10.52mm wide and weighs 2.03g. The style of decoration and the integrated buckle and plate suggest this is of a Medieval date, probably 13th to 15th centuries.

WAW-16C291: BROOCH
Roman probable Polden Hill type brooch (AD c. 80-120): The copper alloy brooch is incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical with the terminals missing. At the junction of the wings and bow head there is the trace of a perforated lug which would have supported the chord. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is undecorated. The bow is sub-oval in section and tapers to a blunt broken point. On the reverse there is no indication of the catchplate. The surface of the brooch is heavily abraded. The brooch measures 20.78mm long, 18.24mm wide across the wings and weighs 4.99g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type. Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date to AD 80 to 120. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-3318FD: DEBITAGE
Mesolithic to early Bronze Age (c. 9000 to 1000BC) debitage: The debitage is similar to a core, but is probably a reused piece of debitage as one small face has cortex remaining. The other faces reveal a mottled blue to white patina. In plan the 'chunk' is sub-square and the surface has multiple scars at differing angles and it may have been truncated through damage. The item, measures 27.05mm tall, 27.13mm wide and 17.48mm thick. It weighs 19.14g. The debitage probably dates to the Mesolithic to early Bronze Age periods, c. 9000 to 1000BC.

WAW-32ECAE: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Neolithic to early Bronze Age (c. 4000 to 1000BC) scraper: The scraper appears to be knapped from a tertiary flake which is sub oval. The dorsal surface has multiple scars on the surface and some recent damage. The distal end has re-touch scars which are sub-parallel, are invasive and abrupt. The ventral surface has a bulb of percussion, and conchoidal ripples. The bulb of percussion has also been partly removed by a flake. The scraper is knapped from flint which is a mottled mid brown colour and has since developed a mottled white and grey patina. The scraper, measures 23.08mm long, 33.41mm wide and 10.66mm thick. It weighs 9.19g. The scraper is probably a rounded/ end and side scraper and dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods, c. 4000 to 1000BC.

WAW-32B512: DEBITAGE
Mesolithic to Neolithic (-8,300 to -2100) debitage: Primary flint flake with multiple scars and a strip of cortex on the dorsal surface. The ventral surface has conchoidal ripples, but the distal end is truncated but perhaps more recently and not intentionally. The proximal is also truncated, therefore the bulb of person is missing. The flint is a mottled light brown and white colour with a patina just starting to develop on the ventral and dorsal surfaces. 25.31mm long, 9.54mm wide and weighs 0.94g. The flake probably dates from the Mesolithic to Neolithic period.

WAW-322BD1: VESSEL
Roman to post medieval date (c. AD43-1600) lead pot mend: It consists of a broadly triangular piece of lead with a sub H-shaped section. The void on the edge has a fragment of ceramic material remaining with an oxidised orange-brown surface and a dark grey core. The lead has a thick white patina. Lead pot mends were used throughout the Roman and medieval periods as a result these are extremely difficult to date unless dateable ceramic material survives with the repair. The ceramic material is too small to date. The pot mend measures 36.29mm in length, 28.95mm maximum width, is 7.21mm thick and weighs 35.98g.

WAW-31CFED: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Roman (1st to 4th century) unidentified artefact: The copper alloy artefact is rectangular with all the edge possibly have been broken but not recently as the abraded patina covers them. On profile the fragment is straight. One fave has two parallel grooves which are slightly angled compared to the straight long edge of the item. The grooves are V-shaped in profile. The surface of the item has a well-developed abraded light brown-green patina. It measures 32.12mm long, 15.85mm wide, 4.05mm thick and weighs 8.81g. The surface condition may suggest a Roman date rather than a later date. The function is unknown.

WAW-310FE7: BROOCH
Roman probable Polden Hill type brooch (AD c. 80-120): The copper alloy brooch is incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical with the terminals missing. At the junction of the wings and bow head there is the trace of a perforated lug which would have supported the chord. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is undecorated. The bow is sub-oval in section and tapers to a blunt broken point. On the reverse there is no indication of the catchplate. The surface of the brooch has an abraded dark grey patina. The brooch measures 21.48mm long, 9.67mm wide across the wings and weighs 2.13g. The brooch is a Polden Hill type. Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands and suggest they date toAD 80 to 120. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-30E3CA: COIN
Roman coin: copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 322-5 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse depicting Victory advancing right with wreath and palm, treading on captive person. Mint off the flan.

WAW-30746D: SPUR
Medieval to Post Medieval (possibly 17th century) spur fragment: The copper alloy spur, which has been cast is fragmentary, only the heel and rowel protrusion remains, the arms are broken, but not recently as the patina covers these terminals. The arms have a slender asymmetrical pointed oval section, and in plan the arms form an asymmetrical C-shape. Integral to the exterior edge, there is a protrusion which originally held the rowel. The protrusion has concave sides, is oval in section, and is undecorated. The terminal of the protrusion is divided into two with a slot in between. One arm was broken recently, the other not recently based on the break. The recent break reveals a shiny light grey surface, and the surface of the spur is a mottled mid green and mid grey colour. It measures 38.32mm long from the terminal arm to the terminal of the rowel element, and is 39.24mm wide from each broken arm. It weighs 17.79g. The spur is probably Post Medieval to Modern (17th to 19th century), based on the style and the possibly heavily leaded or tinned copper alloy.

WAW-3029C8: SPUR
Medieval to Post Medieval (possibly 17th century) spur fragment: The copper alloy spur, which has been cast is fragmentary, only the heel and rowel protrusion remains, the arms are broken, but not recently as the patina covers these terminals. The arms have a slender 'D' shaped section, and in plan the arms form an asymmetrical C-shape. Integral to the exterior edge, there is a protrusion which originally held the rowel. Around the protrusion there is a double-stranded groove, obliquely angled either side. The protrusion is moulded with a wide collar at the junction of the arms and then a fine linear groove. The terminal of the protrusion is divided into two with a slot in between. The terminals of the protrusions bend towards each other slightly, have a perforation and in profile are curved downwards. The perforations are filled with an iron axis bar. The surface of the spur has a abraded mottled dark green-brown patina. It measures 37.15mm long from the terminal arm to the terminal of the rowel element, and is 36.78mm wide from each broken arm. It weighs 21.15g. Ellis (1993) illustrates two spurs with moulded decoration on the terminals, Nos. 2 and 3 and these are dated to the 17th century. This is a possibility for the recorded example, but without the arm terminals, the date cannot be confirmed. Ellis, B., 'The Spurs' in Ellis, P. 1993 Beeston Castle, Cheshire; Excavations by Lawrence Keen and Peter Hough, 1968-85 London: English Heritage and Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.

WAW-2DF0B2: PIN
Post Medieval (16th century) pin: The copper alloy pin, which is cast, is not complete. It is an elongated drop-shape and is circular in section. The tip tapers to a circular collar and it then has broken edge, but this is not a recent break and in the centre there is an iron core. The exterior surface is decorated with three roundels and at the rounded terminal there are small annulets which appear to be ropework filigree decoration, but are actually cast. Beneath the roundels, and reaching the narrowed tip there are three triangular panels also filled with filigree annulets. The remaining fields are undecorated. The surface of the artefact is abraded, has patches of red copper corrosion and traces of a dark green patina. It measures 25.36mm long, 12.46mm diameter and weighs 5.27g. Artefacts more commonly seen with this style of decoration are dress hooks. Many of these dress hooks are made of precious metal and have been reported in recent years under the Treasure Act 1996. Prompted by the reporting of these artefacts Gaimster et al (2002) wrote an article discussing them, and dating them to the 16th century. A similar pin head is recorded on the PAS database SF-2AFD81. Gaimster, D. 2002 'Tudor Silver-Gilt Dress Hooks: A New Class of Treasure Find in England' Antiquaries Journal Vol. 82 p. 157-196

WAW-8EC09B: VESSEL
A Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid 19th century) possible cooking vessel leg: In plan it is a sub-rectangle, with broken edges on all sides, but these breaks are not recent. One long edge is at right-angles. The surface is abraded and has a mottled mid green coloured patina with traces of a carbon build up. The leg measures 47.93mm tall, 23.57mm wide across the leg and 13.12mm thick. It weighs 27.77g. It is not certain that this is a cooking vessel leg, as the right-angled edge suggests that at least a portion of it was hollow. The traces of a black carbon build up suggests it was used if it was a fire. If this is a vessel leg it is uncertain what type of vessel it comes from, but Egan (1998) comments that commonly used cooking vessels in the Medieval period include skillets, ewers, and cauldrons. According to Butler, Green and Payne (2009), "From about AD 1100, cast copper alloy vessels...were commonly used for downhearth cooking, with the vessel sitting among the embers or suspended over the fire. All but the poorest medieval or post-medieval households would have had at least one metal cooking vessel....These vessels gradually passed out of use between 1700 and 1850, superseded by cast iron pots...". Butler, R., Green, C. and Payne, N. 2009 'Cast copper-alloy cooking vessels' Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 41 Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office

WAW-8DECC0: COIN
Post Medieval coin: Elizabeth I (1558-1603), penny, minted in London, between 1594 and 1596. Initial mark is a woolpack. North No. 2017.

HESH-ECAFAC: DEBITAGE
Five tertiary waste flakes of probable later Neolithic date (4000-2500BC). None of the waste present is reworked. All flakes are a mid-grey colour with surface patination present. The largest flake measures,26.24mm length, 19.01mm width and has a maximum thickness of 7.16mm; it weighs 2.7 grams. The smallest flake measures 11.72mm length, 10.20mm width and has a maximum thickness of 2.06mm; it weighs 0.3 grams. Bulk weight of all flakes: 9.6 grams.

HESH-EC9707: DEBITAGE
Two tertiary waste flakes of probable later Neolithic date (4000-2500BC). None of the waste present is reworked. All flakes are a white-grey colour from burning with surface patination present. The largest flake measures: 30.56mm length, 19.17mm width and has a maximum thickness of 11.51mm; it weighs 6.6 grams. The Smallest flake measures: 27.29mm length, 20.81mm width and has a maximum thickness of 9.40mm; it weighs 5.7 grams. Bulk weight of all flakes: 12.2grams

HESH-EC5D4E: DEBITAGE
Seven tertiary waste flakes of probable later Neolithic date (4000-2500BC). None of the waste present is reworked. All flakes are a mid-grey colour with surface patination present. The largest flake measures: 25.16mm length, 22.69mm width and has a maximum thickness of 12.06mm; it weighs 7.5 grams. The Smallest flake measures: 14.60mm length, 13.63mm width and has a maximum thickness of 3.32mm; it weighs 0.5 grams. Bulk weight of all flakes:18.7 grams.

WAW-CD1718: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of Edward III (1327-1377) minted in York between 1369 and 1377. Post-Treaty Series. North No. 1295 probably, but possibly a rose or lis on breast, not an annulet or cross.

WAW-1FBCC3: COIN
Post Medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), initial mark Tun, Third issue. Minted at London, AD 1591/2-1594, North (1993) No.2014.

GLO-DCDC5F: COIN
Silver groat of Mary (1553-1558) Dated to 1553-1554 Obverse: crowned bust left [MARIA D G ANG] FR[A Z HIB] REGI Reverse: long cross fourchee over royal shield VERI[TAS TE]MPORIS [FILIA]

WAW-DC01F9: HAIR PIN
A Roman (1st to 4th centuries) copper-alloy pin: The head of the pin is bulbous with a circular section. Integral to the to the bulbous element of the pin head there is a circular disc, and below it a collar. The pin starts to taper, with a second slightly bulbous section and collar before the integral shaft of the pin develops. The shaft of the pin, which is circular in section tapers to a blunt, recently broken, point. The surface of the pin has traces of a well developed dark green patina, otherwise it is abraded and has a rough red/brown surface. The pin measures 57.23mm long from the head to the break and is 8.11mm diameter across the head. It weighs 5.91g. This is a possibly a Roman pin. At present, it is not possible to date the type more precisely but it likely to be a hair pin (Cool 1990, 148-182) but there is evidence for pins being used as dress fastenings as well (Geake 2001, 39). This pin does not fit neatly into Cool's classification. Another option is this is a Post Medieval (17th to mid 18th century) spoon handle, but it seems too slender for this so a Roman pin is more likely. Cool, H. 1990 'Roman Metal Hair Pins From Southern Britain' Archaeological Journal Volume 147 pp. 148-182 Geake 2001 Finds Recording Guide 1.1 unpublished

GLO-CAB2E7: STIRRUP
Copper alloy stirrup strap mount that has a rectangular plate with a double row of four openwork holes running down its length. In the centre is an animal head depicted in relief this consists of a wide nose that narrows in the centre to accommodate crude oval eyes with recessed dot pupils; the nose then expands to form a prominent brow ridge, the ends of which extend to form two curls (ears) above the head, there is a hole in the centre of each ear. Flanking the animal, along the edge of the plate, are two upward facing incised animal heads with oval eyes, both have slightly projecting ears behind and an upturned snout with open mouth in front. Decorating the remainder of the plate is a series of double interlacing lines that forms a very simplistic knotwork pattern. These are presumably supposed to be interlacing bodies of the two flanking beasts. At the base of the artefact a rearward facing angled projection that contains two rivet holes, these holes are now encrusted in iron corrosion and remains of an iron panel are still visible on the top-inside edge of the projection. The mount can be classified as Williams/Webley Class B, Type 2, Group 5, paralleled in Williams (1997, 97; ref. 467) and on this database, ref. HAMP3870.

WAW-B4358D: SPUR
Post Medieval (1600-1700) copper alloy spur fragment: The fragment consists of the pierced terminal and part of one arm along with two attached strap fittings. The break on the arm of the spur is old and much worn; the arm is a faceted D shape in cross section. The terminal expands from the tapering arm and is the shape of a figure of eight with two cast holes. The holes are positioned one above the other; the upper hole is filed with an hooked mounts which would have fitted onto the straps that held the spur to the foot. The mount is cast from a different alloy, having a much lighter mid brown green colour to that of the spur. It is broadly lentoid in shape with the pointed terminal being folded through the hole in the spur to form a closed hook. The opposite end is pierced by a single hole which is filled with the remains of a small iron rivet which would have held it to the leather strap. The lower hole has a mount which was attached to a buckle. This mount is triangular in plan with a knop at each corner. There is an integral hook at the terminal. The mount is also cast from a different alloy, having a much lighter mid brown green colour to that of the spur. The spur fragment is not decorated with a cast design, although it has a well preserved silvered or tinned surface. The spur fragment measures 31.5mm length, 17.19mm width across terminals, 3.88mm thick and weighs 8.54g. Similar parallels are on the PAS database, HESH-668B20 and LON-63444A, and are dated to the 17th century. Spurs are relatively common in the later 17th century when fashion dictated they were worn as an article of dress rather than for just riding paraphernalia.

WAW-B0B126: STRAP FITTING
Post Medieval (1500-1700) copper-alloy strap fitting: mount. The cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) is sub-rectangular with concave sides, and rounded corners. The outer face is decorated with stamped annulets and gilding. The reverse face of the fitting is flat and has two integral oval sectioned spikes which are bent towards the centre. The mount has a red copper corroded surface, and a small patch of mid green patina. The fitting measures 26.81mm length, 10.94mm width, is 13.3mm thick and weighs 2.84 grams Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005, 39) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century. The mount probably dates to the 16th or 17thcenturies. Egan, G., 2005. Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition London: Museum of London Archaeology Service Monograph 19

WAW-B071C9: BUCKLE
Medieval (14th to 15th centuries) buckle plate: The copper alloy buckle plate is an integral plate to the buckle frame. The plate is an elongated sub-triangle in plan, which has a rounded tip which appears to have been broken across a rivet hole, and slightly scalloped sides. The plate has three circular perforations including the broken one, another where the pin would be fixed, and the other rivet hole behind the pin perforation. The pin perforation has a fragment of a copper alloy pin remaining and the complete rivet hole has the remains of an iron rivet. Only a short portion of the frame remains, and the breaks are not recent. The surface of the buckle frame and plate is abraded and has a matte light green patina. The buckle and plates measures 28.01mm long and 13.1mm wide. It weighs 2.43g. This is a Medieval buckle, probably dating to the 14th to 15th centuries.

WAW-A6012B: COIN
Post Medieval coin: threepence of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603) minted in London between 1581 and 1583. Second Issue: North No. 1998.

HESH-8CBAED: COIN
A silver late Iron Age uninscribed unit of the Western 'Dobunnic tribe'. The coin has a debased head facing right on the obverse and a horse advancing left with wheel above on reverse. A direct parallel has not been found - although it shares a number of similarities to examples in the British Museum from Cunetio Wiltshire (Hobbs: 3019-3020)

WAW-27939B: TOKEN
Probable Post Medieval (c. 1500 to 1900) uniface lead token: The design consists of two low-relief crosses which may have been scored into the surface. The reverse is undecorated. The surface has a developed mid brown patina. The token measures 20.31mm long, 20.49mm wide, 2.56mm thick, weighs 6.47g. This is possibly a lead token, but it is unusual in its low-relief design. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850 AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be possibly Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800. Powell (2012) comments that Type 3 is a design which was commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid 19th centuries. Powell, D. 2012 'The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design' Lead Token Telegraph Issue 86.

WAW-2772E4: BUCKLE
Medieval (c. 1400 to 1450) buckle: The copper alloy buckle is a double looped sub-square plan. The loops are undecorated and are semi-circular in section. The reverse is undecorated, and is flat. The strap bar is slightly narrowed, and is a sub-oval in section. In profile the buckle is a wide angled 'V'. The pin is missing. The buckle frame has an incomplete mid green patina. The buckle measures 29.09mm long and 27.9mm wide. It weighs 3.69g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) date a similar shaped buckle, No. 342, to the first half of the 15th century. It is likely the recorded example is of a similar date. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

GLO-74CB85: COIN
Nummus of Constantine I dated to AD313-319 (Reece period 15). Obverse: laureate & cuirassed bust right, IMP C CONSTANTINVS PF AVG Reverse: Sol standing left, holding globe, right hand raised, SOLI INVICTO COMITI in ex RP

GLO-7499E6: SPOON
Copper alloy spoon terminal consisting of an acorn knop terminal surmounting a thick circular cross section stem that is 6mm in diameter and 43mm long.

GLO-E4194A: COIN
Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius dated to AD 140-143 (Reece 7) Obverse: laureate head right ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS III Reverse: Pax standing left with branch & cornucopiae PAX AVG RIC78c

WAW-3C57B9: SHOT
Post Medieval (mid 17th to mid 19th century) pistol: A lead or lead alloy sub-spherical ball. It has an oxidised cream coloured patina. It measures 12.88mm diameter, and weighs 10.68g. Ball shot was the prime form of small arms projectile used from the very late Medieval Period to middle of the 19th century. However, the majority of small arms shot originates from the mid 17th to the end of the 19th century. Dating small arms shot is extremely difficult as there was no standardisation of calibre or weight until the middle 17th century and then only for military arms. Based on the weight this example is likely to be a pistol shot.

WAW-3C2F21: SHOT
Post Medieval (mid 17th to mid 19th century) pistol or buck shot: A lead or lead alloy sub-spherical ball which has multiple, slightly impacted faces. The ball is sub-sphereical. It has a mid grey patina. It measures 8.7mm diameter, and weighs 3.88g. Ball shot was the prime form of small arms projectile used from the very late Medieval Period to middle of the 19th century. However, the majority of small arms shot originates from the mid 17th to the end of the 19th century. Dating small arms shot is extremely difficult as there was no standardisation of calibre or weight until the middle 17th century and then only for military arms. Based on the weight this example is likely to be a pistol or buck shot.

HESH-15B47C: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 SiteSummary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 018 A single body sherd of black burnished pottery from a cooking pot with acute cross-hatch decoration over burnished surface: This style of decoration is typically found on jars dating to the second century AD (pers comm: Jane Evans) The fragments measure: 1: 25.7mm in length, 23.2mm width, 4.3mm thick and weighs 3 grams. ___________________________________________________________ Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Dorset Black Burnished Ware. Worcestershire Fabric Series BB1 Fabric 22 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Exterior reduced to dark grey - black. Interior dark grey. Core Black grey colour. Inclusions: abundant sub-angular quartz grains (less than 1.0mm but rarely exceeding 0.5mm), some sparse white calcareous inclusions (less than 1.5mm) and occasional pieces of shale (less than 4.0mm) Surface Texture: Smooth burnished exterior. Decoration: Two horizontal incised lines forming a single circumferential band' Condition of sherds: Good

HESH-15079D: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 018 A single base sherd of black burnished pottery The fragment measures: 1: 46.3mm in length, 38.0mm width, 7.1mm thick and weighs 15 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Dorset Black Burnished Ware. Worcestershire Fabric Series BB1 Fabric 22 Fabric Condition: A hard fabric Firing Condition: Reduced to dark grey - black throughout Surface Texture: Exterior smooth (burnished) and partially sooted. Interior very slightly ridged Inclusions: abundant sub-angular quartz grains (less than 1.0mm but rarely exceeding 0.5mm), some sparse white calcareous inclusions (less than 1.5mm) and occasional pieces of shale (less than 4.0mm) Condition of sherds: Good

Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 018 A single rim sherd of pottery. The fragment measures: 1: 18.6 mm in length, 24.0mm width, 8.1mm(body) 9.2mm (rim) thick and weighs 6 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Reduced Severn Valley Ware / Greyware. Worcestershire Fabric Series 12.1. Fabric Condition: A hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Grey throughout (intentionally reduced to achieve a grey finish) Surface Texture: Smooth Inclusions: common mica, occasional quartz grains (less than 0.5mm) Clay pellets (1.5mm) and fine grained black or brown rock grit (less than 1.0mm) and possible decayed feldspar (less than 0.5mm) Condition of sherds: Abraded and chipped.

HESH-13C8CA: VESSEL
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 018 Two fragments of pottery from the body of the same vessel - both pieces conjoin to form a single large sherd - possibly from near the base. The sherds may be from a 2nd Century form. The fragments measure: 1: 37.3 mm in length, 21.2 mm width, 5.2 mm thick and weighs 3 grams. 2: 43.8 mm in length, 22.3 mm width, 4.1 mm thick and weighs 4 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric Type: Oxidised Severn Valley Ware - Worcestershire Fabric Series 12. Fabric Condition: A soft - hard fine fabric Firing Condition: Reddish Orange exterior and interior with grey reduced core Surface Texture: Smooth Inclusions: common mica, occasional quartz grains (less than 0.5mm) Clay pellets (1.5mm) and fine grained black or brown rock grit (less than 1.0mm) and possible decayed feldspar (less than 0.5mm) Condition of sherds: unabraded.

HESH-FEF34C: VESSEL
A glazed sherd of later medieval or post medieval pottery possibly from the base of a storage jar (1350-1600). The fabric is uniform being relatively hard with a number of angular and sub-angular, grit (crushed pottery / brick) inclusions. The fabric also contains considerable inclusions of mica / sand. The fabric colour is a uniform mid orange colour with a lighter brown colour displayed on the outer surface. A small patch of glaze is shown on the inner surface only, it is a shiny mid brown colour. The fragment is 34.1mm in length, 19.9mm in width, has a thickness of 7.7mm and weighs 4.9g.

HESH-FECADF: DEBITAGE
An irregular flake of tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable Neolithic date (3500-2100 BC). The flake has been reworked along one edge to form a crude scraper. In plan and profile the flake is irregular. The retouch has been applied to the curved edge on the dorsal face, the retouch is best described as being irregular scaled and abrupt. The flint is a mid-grey colour with an even surface patina. The debitage measures 20.20mm in length, 13.5mm in width, has a thickness of 3.6mm and weighs 1g.

HESH-6FC176: VESSEL
Small and abraded base sherd from a Mortaria (mixing vessel with a gritted inner surface) dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The fabric is fairly uniform and hard with small angular black grit, and quartz inclusions. The fabric colour is a dirty beige white, with tinges of orange in its outer surface. A large proportion of the inner grinding surface survives; this has a number of angular, sub-angular, and rounded quartz and grit inclusions impressed into the surface of the clay. The interior surface is heavily worn. The mortaria is most likely to have been made at kilns in Oxfordshire. The fragment is 41mm in length, 29.2mm in width, has a thickness of 12.2mm and weighs 15.1g.

HESH-6FAF28: VESSEL
A small body sherd of a black-burnished ware earthenware pottery vessel of Roman date (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherd makes it difficult to determine the exact size and shape of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan with a slight curve in its shape. The fabric is course with frequent black grit inclusions, and has been burned. The colour across the sherd surface is a dark-grey or black, with the inner surface displaying a lighter brown colour. The sherd measures 25mm in length, 18.6mm in width, has a thickness of 5.6mm and weighs 3g.

HESH-6F2A1B: VESSEL
Grid E17 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c.AD50-410). The small size of the sherd makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but a soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is light orange. The sherd measures 14.2mm in length, 8.4mm in width, is 3.8mm thick and weighs 0.4g.

HESH-6F1726: TILE
Grid E17 A collection of two body sherds or possible tile fragments of Roman date. The sherds / fragments are most likely Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c.AD50-410). The size of the sherds make them difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel / building material. They may possibly be part of a storage vessel due to the thickness of the fragments. The fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the inner and outer surfaces. The larger sherd / fragment measures 38.4mm in length, 25.1mm in width, is 12.1mm thick and weighs 8.1g. The smaller sherd / fragment measures 26.7mm in length, 16.9mm in width, is 6.5mm thick and weighs 2.8g. The total weight of the sherds / fragments is 10.9g

HESH-6F1585: TILE
A fragment of ceramic building material, possible tile of Severn Valley coarse ware pottery dating from Roman Period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherd makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original tile, and the fragment is irregular in shape. The fabric of the sherd is mica rich with black grit inclusions. The colour of the ceramic tile fragments is a mid-orange to light brown colour. The sherd measures 22.7mm in length, 15.7mm in width, and has a thickness: 15.2mm and weighs 4.6g

HESH-6F0462: TILE
Grid E13 A possible tile fragment of Roman date. The fragment is most likely Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the fragment makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original building material. The fragment is irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the inner and outer surfaces. The sherd measures 52.3mm in length, 34.9mm in width, 14.5mm thick and weighs 23.3g.

HESH-6F00DC: VESSEL
Two body sherds of Severn Valley coarse ware pottery dating from the Roam period (c. AD 50 - 410). The size of the sherds makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original vessels, and both are irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions and is mica rich. The colour of the sherds vary with the smaller displaying a mid-orange to light brown colour, and the larger presenting with a much brighter orange colour. Largest Sherd Length: 25.6mm Largest Sherd Width: 17.7mm Largest Sherd Thickness: 8.7mm Largest Sherd Weight: 4g Smallest Sherd Length: 11.5mm Smallest Sherd Width: 9.9mm Smallest Sherd Thickness: 4.5mm Smallest Sherd Weight: 0.5g Collective Weight: 4.5g

HESH-6EF169: VESSEL
Three body sherds fragments of Severn valley coarse ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original vessels. The fragments are all irregular in shape and varied in size. The fabric is coarse with fine mica as well as black grit inclusions. The colour of the sherds vary with all being an orange to mid brown colour whilst the larger fragment has one face which display a brighter orange colour. Largest Sherd Length: 21.3mm Largest Sherd Width: 18.5mm Largest Sherd Thickness: 8.5mm Largest Sherd Weight: 3.8g Smallest Sherd Length: 16.2mm Smallest Sherd Width: 7.9mm Smallest Sherd Thickness: 3.6mm Smallest Sherd Weight: 0.5g Collective Weight: 5.6g

HESH-6EF16C: TILE
Grid E12 A collection of four body sherds or possible tile fragments of Roman date. The sherds / fragments are most likely Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds make them difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel / building material. They may possibly be part of a storage vessel due to the thickness of the fragments. The fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the inner and outer surfaces. The largest sherd / fragment measures 36.2mm in length, 33.4mm in width, is 16.5mm thick and weighs 10.9g. The smallest sherd / fragment measures 19.2mm in length, 11.6mm in width, is 4.4mm thick and weighs 0.7g. The total weight of the sherds / fragments is 15.7g

HESH-6EDCEA: VESSEL
Three body sherds fragments of Severn valley coarse ware pottery dating from Roman periods (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original vessels. The fragments are all irregular in shape and varied in size. The fabric is coarse with fine mica as well as black grit inclusions. The colour of the sherds vary with two being an orange to mid brown colour whilst the other is of a much brighter orange. Largest Sherd Length: 18.6mm Largest Sherd Width: 16.8mm Largest Sherd Thickness: 4mm Largest Sherd Weight: 1.6g Smallest Sherd Length: 11.9mm Smallest Sherd Width: 11.3mm Smallest Sherd Thickness: 5.4mm Smallest Sherd Weight: 0.5g Collective Weight: 2.5g

HESH-6ECF53: TILE
Grid E11 A collection of three body sherds or possible tile fragments of Roman date. The sherds / fragments are most likely Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds make them difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel / building material. They may possibly be part of a storage vessel due to the thickness of the fragments. The fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the inner and outer surfaces. The largest sherd / fragment measures 32.8mm in length, 23.9mm in width, is 15.8mm thick and weighs 13.8g. The smallest sherd / fragment measures 23.2mm in length, 12.8mm in width, is 5.6mm thick and weighs 1.6g. The total weight of the sherds / fragments is 26.5g

HESH-6ECCB8: VESSEL
Eleven body sherds of Severn Valley coarse ware pottery dating from Roman Period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds makes it difficult to determine the exact stale and shape of the original vessels. All the fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric of the sherds is mica rich with black grit inclusions. The colour of all of the sherds varies from a mid-orange to a light brown, with two fragments being of a brighter orange colour. Largest Sherd Length: 33.1mm Largest Sherd Width: 25.6mm Largest Sherd Thickness: 7.5mm Largest Sherd Weight: 8.5g Smallest Sherd Length: 15.1mm Smallest Sherd Width: 8.6mm Smallest Sherd Thickness: 3.4mm Smallest Sherd Weight: 0.6g Collective Weight: 32.7g

HESH-6EBB8F: TILE
Grid E10 A collection of five body sherds or possible tile fragments of Roman date. The sherds / fragments are most likely Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds make them difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel / building material. They may possibly be part of a storage vessel due to the thickness of the fragments. The fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the inner and outer surfaces. The largest sherd / fragment measures 38.2mm in length, 22.4mm in width, is 14.8mm thick and weighs 11.6g. The smallest sherd / fragment measures 11.9mm in length, 9.2mm in width, is 8.2mm thick and weighs 0.6g. The total weight of the sherds / fragments is 28.1g

HESH-6EAC23: TILE
Two fragments of ceramic building material, possible tiles of Severn Valley coarse ware pottery dating from Roman Period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherds makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape of the original tiles. Both fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric of the fragments is mica rich with black grit and fine white quartz inclusions. The colour of both ceramic tile fragments are of a uniform mid orange colour. Largest Sherd Length: 74.5mm Largest Sherd Width: 49.8mm Largest Sherd Thickness: 21.7mm Largest Sherd Weight: 84g Smallest Sherd Length: 31.7mm Smallest Sherd Width: 25.5 Smallest Sherd Thickness: 12.1mm Smallest Sherd Weight: 7.4g Collective Weight: 91.6g

HESH-6EA026: VESSEL
Grid E7 A collection of three sherds of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c.AD50-410). The small size of the sherds makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel or vessels they were part of. The fabric of the sherds is a coarse but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is a mid to dark orange with a slightly darker core. The largest sherd measures 27.7mm in length, 22.6mm in width, is 8.7mm thick and weighs 3.9g. The smallest sherd measures 22.9mm in length, 16.4mm in width, is 8.6mm thick and weighs 2.8g. The total weight of the sherds is 10.4g

HESH-6E8D71: VESSEL
Grid E6 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c.AD50-410). The small size of the sherd makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but a soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is mid-orange. The sherd measures 21.5mm in length, 14.3mm in width, is 6.0mm thick and weighs 2.1g.

Grid E4 A collection of nine sherds of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c.AD50-410). The small size of the sherds makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel or vessels they were part of. The fabric of the sherds is a coarse but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is a light to mid-orange with a slightly darker core. The largest sherd measures 50.7mm in length, 24.0mm in width, is 7.8mm thick and weighs 11.3g. The smallest sherd measures 15.0mm in length, 8.2mm in width, is 4.1mm thick and weighs 0.3g. The total weight of the sherds is 40.3g

HESH-6CF326: VESSEL
Grid E8 A rim sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The small size makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section, and the rim being irregular in cross-section. The rim is wide and everted and projects from the sherd body. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. Its colour is mid-orange and grey, with areas of red and grey core being visible. The sherd measures 25.8mm in length, 31.32mm in width, 9.1mm thick (rim is 10.2mm) and weighs 7.3g.

HESH-6CEA82: VESSEL
Grid E3 Two irregular body sherds from Severn Valley coarseware pottery vessels. As the fabric, colour and thickness differs in each sherd it is likely that different vessels are represented in the assemblage. Not enough survives to indicate the form or overall vessel size. They date from the Roman period (50 - 410). Each is irregular in plan with no discernible similarities in profile. They are also worn and abraded by movement in the ploughsoil. The fabric is a relatively soft fired earthenware with a number of small angular and sub-angular black grit. The colour varies. One consists of a lighter brown colour, one is a deeper orange. They vary in thickness and most probably represent cooking and storage vessels. The largest sherd measures 24.0 mm in length, 38.8 mm width, is 6.1 mm thick and weighs 5.60 grams. The smallest sherd measures 20.4 mm in length, 39.5 mm width, is 7.2 mm thick and weighs 4.90 grams. The sherds have a combined bulk weight of 10.50 grams.

HESH-6CE29A: TILE
Grid E3 Two irregular fragments from Severn Valley-like coarseware ceramic building material. As the fabric, colour and thickness differs in each fragment it is likely that different objects are represented in the assemblage. Not enough survives to indicate the form or overall object size. They date from the Roman period (50 - 410). Each is irregular in plan with no discernible similarities in profile. They are also worn and abraded by movement in the ploughsoil. The fabric is a relatively soft fired earthenware with a number of small angular and sub-angular black grit and is also mica rich. The colour is a uniform mid orange, with a noticeable darker grey core on the smaller fragment. They vary in thickness and most probably represent roof tile pieces. The larger fragment measures 37.6 mm in length, 47.0 mm width, is 27.9 mm thick and weighs 48.50 grams. The smaller fragment measures 25.1 mm in length, 14.1 mm width, is 15.2 mm thick and weighs 4.80 grams. The fragments have a combined bulk weight of 53.30 grams.

HESH-6CD435: VESSEL
Grid C22 A rim sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). Its small size makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section, and the rim having an irregular cross-section. The lip of the rim is swollen and everted and the thickness narrows evenly into the body of the sherd. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions and is also mica rich. Its colour is uniform mid orange, with areas of grey core being visible. The sherd measures 21.9mm in length, 32.5mm in width, 6.8mm thick (rim is 7.2mm) and weighs 6.1 grams.

HESH-6CCACE: VESSEL
Grid C21 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). Its small size makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. It is rectangular in plan, with the main body having an irregularly rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black and reddish-brown grit and quartz inclusions. Its colour is mid orange and grey, leading to a grey core section. The sherd measures 16.9mm in length, 13.5mm in width, 3.5mm thick and weighs 1.0 grams.

HESH-6CC1F7: VESSEL
Grid C19 A rim sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). Its small size makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The rim is irregular in cross-section and is wide and everted, projecting from the sherd body. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. Its colour is mid orange and grey, leading to a grey and brown core section. The sherd measures 18.6mm in length, 27.6mm in width, 6.0mm thick (rim is 6.3mm) and weighs 2.6 grams.

HESH-6CB75E: VESSEL
Grid C18 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). Its small size makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. It is rectangular in plan and slightly curved, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions and is also mica rich. Its colour is uniform mid orange, leading to a greyer core section, with black burnished deposits on the inner surface. The sherd measures 18.3mm in length, 13.8mm in width, 5.2mm thick and weighs 1.5 grams.

HESH-6C976E: VESSEL
Grid C16 Three irregular body sherds from Severn Valley coarseware pottery vessels, as the fabric, colour and thickness differs in each sherd it is likely that different vessels are represented in the assemblage. Not enough survives to indicate the form or overall vessel size. The sherds date from the Roman period (50 - 410). Each of the sherds is irregular in plan with no discernible similarities in profile. They are also worn and abraded by movement in the ploughsoil. The fabric is a relatively soft fired earthenware with a number of small angular and sub-angular black grit (possibly coal measure rock / coal) and sparse quartz inclusions and is also mica rich. The colour varies but is broadly a uniform mid orange to orange-brown colour, with a noticeable darker grey core on one sherd. These sherds vary in thickness and most probably represent cooking and storage vessels. The largest sherd measures 15.8 mm in length, 35.1 mm width, is 8.1 mm thick. The smallest sherd measures 26.7 mm in length, 19.7 mm width, is 10.1 mm thick. The sherds have a combined bulk weight of 19.0 grams.

WAW-011FA4: VESSEL
Medieval to Post Medieval (c. 12th to mid 19th century) cooking vessel rim fragments which are broken: The rim, in profile, is a slender 'D' and tapers to a blunt edge. The exterior surface of the rim wall is straight in profile, and the interior is convex. The only original edge of the two fragments' is the rim, the other edges of the fragment are all broken, but not recently. The interior surface is smooth and shiny, with the external surface being slightly rough with horizontal striations and with traces of a black substance which is carbon deposits presumably. The surface is a mid to dark green/grey colour. The fragment measures 53.66mm wide across the rim and 36.32mm long from the rim to the lower edge. It weighs 28.29g. The shape of the rim fragment suggests this was probably a type of cooking vessel. It is uncertain what type of vessel, but Egan (1998) comments that commonly used cooking vessels in the Medieval period include skillets, ewers, and cauldrons. Butler, Green and Payne (2009) comment that rim fragments which are found as individual fragments are likely to be from cauldrons or posnets. These vessels are in use from c. 1100 until c. 1850 when cast iron cooking vessels are used instead. Butler, R., Green, C. and Payne, N. 2009 'Cast copper-alloy cooking vessels' Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 41 Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office

GLO-F090F7: BOOK FITTING
Copper alloy book clasp. This example is rectangular in plan with an expanded butt; the forward edge has a narrowed tab that has been bent around to form a hook. The artefact is decorated with two large ring a dots towards on the rear half with a wide band of horizontal striations followed by a band of diagonal striations on the forward half. Artefacts such as this have been discovered during excavation in York which dated to the 15th and 16th centuries (Ottaway & Rogers, 2002, 2937-2939)

GLO-DC3605: COIN
Silver Soldino of Leonardo Loredan 1501-1521 Obverse: Dore, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St Mark from the patron saint standing right Obverse inscription: LE LAV DVX SMV Reverse: standing figure of Christ Reverse inscription: LAVS TIBI SOLI

HESH-D9CA75: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid E11 A collection of sixteen sherds of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The small size of the sherds makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel or vessels they were part of. The fabric of the sherds is a coarse but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is a mid orange to light brown with a slightly darker core. The largest sherd measures 27.8mm in length, 25.1mm in width, is 6.3mm thick and weighs 5g. The smallest sherd measures 8.2mm in length, 6.5mm in width, is 6.1mm thick and weighs 0.4g. The total weight of the sherds is 39.1g

HESH-D9A685: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid E10 A collection of five sherds of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The small size of the sherds makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel or vessels they were part of. The sherds are irregular and rounded in plan. The fabric of the sherds is a coarse but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is a mid orange to light brown with a slightly darker core. The largest sherd measures 28.3mm in length, 14.6mm in width, is 7.5mm thick and weighs 2.9g. The smallest sherd measures 15.3mm in length, 9.5mm in width, is 7.2mm thick and weighs 1.1g. The total weight of the sherds is 11.8g

HESH-D9857A: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid E12 A collection of four sherds of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The small size of the sherds makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel or vessels they were part of. The sherds are irregular and rounded in plan. The fabric of the sherds is a coarse but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is a mid orange with a slightly darker core. The largest sherd measures 34.2mm in length, 25.1mm in width, is 6.2mm thick and weighs 6.3g. The smallest sherd measures 22.2mm in length, 14.4mm in width, is 4.7mm thick and weighs 1.6g. The total weight of the sherds is 17.6g

HESH-D94568: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid E13 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The small size of the sherd makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but a soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange. The sherd measures 14.6mm in length, 15.6mm in width, is 3.7mm thick and weighs 1.1g.

HESH-738657: COIN
Silver halfgroat of Henry VI struck in Calais c. 1427-1430 - Rosette-Mascle type North: 1448

HESH-7214B4: BUCKLE
A cast copper alloy double looped sub-oval buckle of probable later medieval - post medieval date circaAD 1350-1650. The buckle frame is sub-oval in plan with rounded edges and narrowed waist. The buckle consists of two sub oval loops with an integrally cast strap bar that is recessed from the edge of the frame. Each loop is similar in size and bevelled on the inside. The frame is flat on the reverse. The strap bar is narrowed and there is no evidence of a pin rest. The pin is missing. The front face appears to have a series of incised lines across the frame, although due to wear it is difficult to establish the completeness of this design. The reverse is undecorated. The buckle has a light green coloured patina with evidence of a black lacquer most notably in the incised lines that may have once covered the buckle or this may be tining which has corroded to a black finish. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Whitehead (2003: p.53 ref no.291-297). There are also parallels on thePAS database, recorded from Long man, East Sussex (SUSS-D41264) Telford and Wrekin (HESH-2265D7) and Madley, Herefordshire (HESH-1211F2). The buckle measures 29.96mm long, 19.16mm wide, is 2.23mm thick at its widest point on the frame and weighs 2.9 grams. Whitehead, R. (2003)Buckles 1250 - 1800. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

HESH-6E853C: BUTTON
A copper alloy button possibly dating from the post-medieval to early modern period circa (AD 1700-1900). The button is possibly military or royal livery, with a convex obverse. THe button is oval in cross section and also has a convex reverse. The cast moulded design on the obverse shows the royal coat of arms, with a lion and unicorn (rampant) holding the royal shield with crown above. The legend below is of very small script however it may possibly signify the motto 'Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) as seen on the royal coat of arms. The reverse possibly has a maker's mark situated circumferentially however this is too worn to identify. The reverse also has the remains of a fastening loop that has been damaged. The button has a brown coloured patina. Bailey (2004) illustrates small copper buttons and suggests they date to 18th to early 19th centuries. He suggests they would have matched a larger counterpart and been worn in matching sets. Read (1988) suggests that militia, volunteer, regimental, and naval buttons with a moulded motif were widely used throughout the 19th century and to a lesser degree the 18th century. There are other examples of buttons with the Royal Arms on the database, discovered in Greater London (LANCUM-1DBA77). The diameter is 12.27mm, the thickness is 6.61mm and the weight is 0.9g. Bailey, G.,(2004) Buttons and Fasteners 500BC - AD1840.Essex, Greenlight Publishing. Read, B., (1996) History beneath our feet. Ipswich : Anglia Publishing.

HESH-6E6F81: WEIGHT
A complete circular lead probable trade weight of possible Post-Medieval date, circa 17th - 18th centuries. The weight has flat surfaces on the upper and lower faces. The obverse face has a stamped mark which could represent either 'IB' for the weight or may be an official stamp that represent the initials of an authority or establishment. The stamp is situated slightly off centre. The reverse does not have a stamp or decoration. The weight is a mid-cream to brown colour with a worn surface. Biggs and Withers (2000) suggest weights with stamped marks date from 15th to 18th centuries, and that local authorities continued to stamp weights in the 17th and 18th century. This trade weight is approximately half a pound on the averdepois weight system (225 grams). The purpose of the official stamp was to give the weight validity, Bigg and Withers (2000). This weight measures 44.11mm in diameter, 17mm in thickness, 225g in weight. Biggs, N. and Withers, P., (2000) Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection Powys, White House Publications.

HESH-6E4CB3: DRINKING VESSEL
A fragment of a Post Medieval ceramic vessel, probably a drinking cup dating to the 17th to 18th centuries. The fragment is a base sherd from a black glaze ware vessel. The sherd is irregular in shape, comprising of a flat base with a curved edge and a small section of the vessel wall. It is glazed inside and out with a black glaze, including the underside. The fabric is an orange red in colour with small white coloured inclusions. The vessel was probably a tyg (a multi-handled mug) or drinking cup. The vessel would have been made on a wheel. There are further examples on the database such as one discovered in Greater London (LON-4D2559) The Bitterley hoard was discovered in a similar vessel in Shropshire. This example contained over 100 coins dating to the 17th century (HESH-28FFB5) The vessel measures Height: 25.79 mm, Thickness: 6.78 mm, Width 23.2 and Weight: 23.2 g.

WAW-6DD4E3: TILE
Probably Roman (1st to 4th century) tile fragment: The tile fragment is sub-rectangular with all the edges being broken. The fabric has occasional large white quartz inclusions, smaller grog inclusions. The base of the tile appears to have been sat on a sand bed. The fabric has oxidised outer and reverse surfaces with a light grey core. The fragment weighs 17.75g.

WAW-6DAA11: TOKEN
Post Medieval (c. 1500 to 1800) lead uniface token: The design consists of high-relief V's which radiate, in an irregular manor from the centre. The token is slightly bent, probably due to damage rather than intention. On the reverse the token has fine irregular cross-hatching/scratches. The surface is a light grey colour. The token measure 30.13mm diameter, 3.49mm thick, weighs 15.07g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800.

WAW-6D86E8: STRAP FITTING
Post Medieval (17th to 18th centuries) strap fitting (mount): A copper alloy strap fitting, decorative mount which in plan is a drop shape with concave sides, a large oval knop at the base and a smaller trefoil knop at the tip otherwise it is undecorated and flat. The reverse is also undecorated and has of two integral stud and a complete one which is oval in section and tapers to a blunt point. The stud is bent over. The other stud has only a trace. They are positioned one on each droplet/knop joins. The surface of the mount is a incomplete dark green colour which is abraded and there are traces of a white metal alloy coating. It measures 31.38mm long, 16.09mm wide and 4.66mm thick, weighing 2.57g. Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century. The mount probably dates to the 17th or 18th centuries. Egan, G. 2005 Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition MoLAS Monograph 19 p. 39

WAW-6D681D: BUCKLE
Medieval to Post Medieval (mid 15th to 17th century) annular buckle frame: The copper alloy frame is in the form of a simplified moulded flower. There is a narrowed, rectangular strap bar bisecting the frame. The frame is slightly domed on the outer face. The pin is missing. The surface of the frame is heavily abraded and there is a trace of a mid green patina. It measures 30.62mm long, 27.81mm wide and weighs 3.77g. Similar buckles have been published and dated to c. 1450 - 1550 AD (Whitehead (1996: 47; refs: 272-274), but there is no evidence for this dating. Another example was found in Norwich (Margeson 1993: 29; ref. 157) which was in a mid 16th to 17th century context.

WAW-6D344D: BUCKLE
Medieval to Post Medieval (mid 14th to 15th century) annular buckle frame: The copper alloy frame has a narrowed, semi-circular strap bar bisecting the frame. The frame is sub-triangular in section with rounded edges. The frame has a small narrowed section. The pin is missing. The surface of the frame is has a mid green patina. It measures 22.86mm diameter, 3.12mm thick and weighs 2.3g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) and illustrate a similar buckle in lead/tin alloy, No. 216 and others are listed, dating them to the 15th century, but these do not have the constricted section of the frame. A smaller example, made of copper alloy (2002: No. 214), is dated to second half of the 14th century and are thought to be used with spurs. Again this example does not have the constricted frame. Constricted frames are tended to be interpreted as being brooches, but this example has a narrowed strap bar so is interpreted as being a buckle. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-6CDA82: BUCKLE
Medieval (c. 1270 to mid 14th century) buckle: The copper alloy frame is a double looped rectangle. The strap bar is narrowed and is sub-triangular in section. The strap bar bisects the narrow edges of the frame, therefore running the length of the frame rather than the width. The long edges of the loop is decorated with four deep rabbets, with lengthways and transverse grooves. Some of the grooves may have been filled and have traces of a matte red-brown substance, which looks similar to red copper corrosion, but is very localised in these grooves. Otherwise the surface of the buckle has a dark green-brown patina. In profile, viewed from a narrow end, the frame is curved in a semi-wide 'V'. The pin is missing. The buckle frame measures 26.66mm long, 34.28mm wide, and weighs 9.15g. A very similar buckle is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (2002), No. 443 which is dated to the late 13th to mid 14th century. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-59FD47: STIRRUP
Early Medieval (11th century) stirrup terminal: The copper alloy terminal is semi-cylindrical and the outer, convex face has moulded decoration whose lower terminal is slightly curled outwards in profile, above which there is a high-relief V-shape, above which is a high-relief cross. The remaining two thirds of the stirrup terminal has three more subtle, undulating ridges. The reverse of the terminal has traces of lead solder. The surface of the terminal is slightly abraded and has a matte mid green colour with traces of a dark brown patina. The terminal measures 42.5mm long, 9.77mm wide, 9.1mm thick and weighs 9.09g. The stirrup terminal is an Anglo-Scandinavian artefact dating to the 11th century (Williams, 1997). This example is similar to those illustrated in Figure 2 a-c (Williams, 1997). Williams, D. 1997 Stirrup Terminals Finds Research Group Datasheet No. 24

HESH-458D6C: DEBITAGE
PAS-RC07 Grid D19 An irregular chunk or chip of tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable Neolithic date ( 4000 - 2500BC). In plan and profile the flake is irregular. There is no evidence of any reworking . The dorsal face has several flake removal scars in multiple directions.The flint is a mid white colour and the flake has been burnt in a fire. It has a crazed surface through heat damage; this form of burnt flint is often called a 'pot-boiler'. The debitage measures 36.47mm in length, 38.88mm width, is 12.04mm thick and weighs 21.28 grams.

HESH-456DD5: VESSEL
Grid D19 A large rim sherd of a black-burnished ware / earthenware pottery vessel of Roman date (C. AD 100-350). The vessel type is that of a flanged bowl typical of the late 3rd to 4th centuries AD (Swan 1980, p. 53, fig. 30). The rim has a smooth burnished surface with a dark grey fine sandy/gritty fabric. The underside of the rim has the remains of a soot deposit. The fabric is course with frequent angular and sub-angular grit and mica inclusions, and has been burned. The colour across the sherd surface is a dark-grey or black, whilst the core is red coloured. There is an incised curved lattice decoration on the sherd's surface formed from irregular arcs. Also present is an iron pin / rivet visible on the front and back of the sherd which suggests contemporary repair. The sherd measures 61.3mm in length, 42.6mm in width, 17.2mm in thickness and weighs 31.55 grams. The projected diameer of the rim is 21cm; the shers represent 8% of the circumference. Reference: Swan, V.G., 1980. Pottery in Roman Britain Aylesbury: Shire Publications Ltd.

HESH-45567B: VESSEL
Grid D15 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c.AD 50-410). The small size of the sherd make it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange. The sherd measures 16.7mm in length, 12.3mm in width, 7.8mm thick and weighs 1.16g.

Grid D11 A small rim sherd of a black-burnished ware earthenware pottery vessel of Roman date (C. AD 100-350). Unfortunately due to the small size of the sherd it has not been possible to determine the shape and style of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan and is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section and a red-coloured core. The fabric is course with frequent angular and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions, and has been burned. The colour across the sherd surface is a dark-grey or black. There is no decoration present. The sherd measures 25.6mm in length, 19.3mm in width, 7.3mm in thickness and weighs 5.53g.

PAS-RC07 Grid D6 A small and abraded rim sherd of pottery. The fabric is tempered with fossil shell and oolitic limestone often seen in Malvernian wares. The rim is undiagnostic given the size of the sherd. The sherd is In two pieces 1) - Length - 36.42 mm Width - 31.86 mm Depth - 11.54 mm 2) - Length - 10.94 mm Width - 14.66 mm Depth - 7.80 mm Gross weight - 13.84 g Sherd specific details: Fabric type: earthenware Type: Malvernian Shell Tempered ware Rim: slightly thickened rim with swollen outer bead. Decoration: none - although there is an oval (lentoid) diagonal impression (thumnail like mark) beneath the rim. Given the smallness of the sherd it is uncertain if this is a repeated pattern. Firing condition: black exterior, reduced un-oxidised brown coloured core. Hardness: hard Surface texture: abraded possibly burnished Fabric Inclusions: occasional small rounded white quartz, frequent large fossil shell fragments and infrequent oolitic limestone voids, abundant rounded mica Condition of sherds: Slightly abraded

A body sherd or possible tile fragment of Roman date. The sherd is most like Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherd makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. It may possibly be part of a storage vessel due to the thickness of the fragment. The fragment is irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the inner and outer surfaces. The sherd measures 26.04mm in length, 19.78mm in width, 12.38mm thick and weighs 8.5g.

A body sherd fragment or possible tile. A fragment of Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410) The size of the sherd makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The fragment is irregular in shape. The fabric is course but soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the outer surface and a mid to light brown on the inner surface. It may possibly be part of a storage vessel due to the thickness of the fragment. The sherd measures 34.07mm in length, 49.12mm in width, 14.53mm thick and weighs 27.4g.

HESH-45068A: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid D11 A small body sherd of a black-burnished ware earthenware pottery vessel of Roman date (C. AD 100-410). Unfortunately due to the small size of the sherd it has not been possible to determine the shape and style of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan and is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section and a red-coloured core. The fabric is course with frequent angular and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions, and has been burned. The colour across the sherd surface is a dark-grey or black. There is no decoration present. The sherd measures 18.06mm in length, 29.65mm in width, 7.06mm thick and weighs 4.15g.

HESH-4500DF: VESSEL
Grid D4 A small body sherd of a black burnished ware earthenware pottery vessel of Roman date (C. AD 100-350). Unfortunately due to the small size of the sherd it has not been possible to determine the shape and style of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan and is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section and a red-coloured core. The fabric is course with frequent angular and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions, and has been burned. The colour across the sherd surface is a dark-grey or black. There is no decoration present. The sherd measures 14.9mm in length, 12.8mm in width, 3.5mm thick and weighs 0.94g.

A body sherd fragment of Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherd makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. However the decoration on the sherd suggests it may have been used as tableware rather than a cooking vessel. The sherd is irregular in shape with more pointed then rounded edges. The fabric is fine with smooth surfaces with sparse well sorted inclusions; the fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange on the outer surface and a mid to light brown on the inner surface. The fragment is decorated with two parallel incised (possibly rouletted) lines on one surface. The opposing surface has a wider linear impression formed during the wheel throwing process. The decoration on both faces transverses across the surface towards the narrowest edge. The sherd measures 43.36mm in length, 54.35mm in width, 6.31mm thick and weighs 15g.

HESH-44EAFA: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid D18 A sherd of Severn Valley courseware pottery dating from the Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The small size of the sherd make it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in plan, with the main body having a rectangular cross-section. The fabric is course but a soft earthenware with angular and sub-angular black grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is also mica rich. The fabric colour is uniform mid orange. The sherd measures 13.15mm in length, 20.96mm in width, 2.7mm thick (rim is 11.6mm) and weighs 0.85g.

HESH-33CEE5: BUCKLE
A complete silver buckle of late post-medieval to early modern (early Georgian) date (1690-1720). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan with two centrally positioned drilled holes to accommodate an iron axis bar which holds the pin and chape. In profile the length of the buckle frame is curved and the width is straight sided. The external face of the frame is decorated with a series of cast decoration which comprises of a rolling scroll on the upper and lower frame with sub circular pellets situated within the scroll. Within the scroll are a number of incised lines and pellets. The outer edge of the frame is decorated with the same design in each corner with a design of curved ribs in the centre. The scroll work has also been incised with a number of horizontal markings. The reverse of the frame is plain and undecorated. The buckle has large areas of iron corrosion that obscure part of the buckle, axis bar and chape. The buckle is a light to dark silvery grey colour with an even and relatively unbroken patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Whitehead (2003) page 118-119 specifically examples 742-747. Whitehead suggests that these buckles date from the very late post medieval period and the early modern; this corresponds with the late Stuart period and that of George I (1690-1720). Although this object is made of more than 10% precious metal, it is not possible to place a precise date on the object. It cannot be confirmed that it is over 300 years old and so does not constitute potential Treasure under the Treasure Act (1996). Whitehead also suggests that these buckles were used as shoe buckles hence the curved profile to fit the shoe. The buckle frame measures 32.7mm long, 33.97mm wide, is 2.82mm thick and weighs 13.4grams. Whitehead, R., 2003 Buckles 1250-1800 Chelmsford, Greenlight Publishing.

WAW-F489D8: COIN
Roman coin: A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 to 351 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting an Emperor on a galley, with Victory steering. Minted in an uncertain mint.

WAW-F3D547: CURTAIN FITTING
Medieval or early Post Medieval (14th to 18th century) curtain fitting or suspension loop: A copper alloy sub-oval copper alloy ring with a bi-trapezoidal section. There are file marks on the surface. The surface of the loop has patches of a mid grey-green patina but is abraded. It measures 27.77mm diameter and 3.44mm thick. It weighs 5.41g. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993) Nos. 522-524, and she describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich date from the mid-15th to mid-17th century. Courtney (1993) describes three similar loops Nos. 32-34, describing them as rings dating to the 17th century. Egan (pers comm) suggested they date from the 14th to 18th century and there is evidence they were used as curtain rings. There is a possibility this is a type of suspension ring, possibly for a sword fitting, harness or strap fitting. Courtney, P., 1993. 'The Medieval and Post-Medieval Objects'. In Ellis, P, Beeston Castle, Cheshire; Excavations by Lawrence Keen and Peter Hough, 1968-85 London: English Heritage and Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England. Margeson, S., 1993. Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. Norwich: Norwich Survey/Norfolk Museums Service

WAW-F2B073: BUCKLE
Medieval (c. 1350 to c. 1400) buckle: The copper alloy buckle frame is a sub-D shape which has an undecorated frame. The strap bar is slightly off-set, and narrowed. The frame is flat on the reverse. The pin is missing. The surface of the frame has a matte mid grey-green colour. The length of the buckle frame is 11.47mm long and 14.48mm wide. It weighs 0.77g. The frame is probably dated to the Medieval period. Egan and Pritchard (2002) illustrates a similar example, No. 388, which dates to the second half of the 14thcentury. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

HESH-DDFD36: HOOKED TAG
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag, dating from the Early Post-Medieval period 1500 to 1625 AD. The sharp hook is missing. The copper alloy plate is sub rectangular in plan. The object has an integral rectangular shaped hook that has an inverted triangular shaped piercing. Below this is a relief and openwork design consisting of a central circular shaped piercing with additional smaller circular piercings in a pair placed above and below this central piercing. Flanking the piercings at the outer edge of the hook is a scrolled foliate design or this may possibly be a zoomorphic design. The back of the hooked tag is flat and undecorated. The object has a dark green to black coloured patina. The hoked tag measures 32.72 mm long and 19.21mm wide, the thickness is 3.35mm. It weighs 7.3g. Margeson (1993) illustrates similar openwork examples, Nos.460-461, and dates these to 17th century contexts. Read (2008) illustrates further examples, No. 782 which he suggests their use continued into the first quarter of the 17th century. This example can be compared with Read's classification of Class E, type 8 (figurative). Margeson, S. (1993) Norwich Households: Medieval and Post Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey, Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology 58 Read, B. (2008) Hooked-Clasps and Eyes. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

HESH-DBC54F: JETTON
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Lion of Saint Mark Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel I, master 1562-1586. Possibly attributed to Hans Krauwinckel I (AD 1562-1586) although this example could be attributed to Damianus Krauwinckel or Hans Schultes II, as suggested by Mitchiner (1988). Obverse: S MARCVS EVANGELLIST GOTT; 'Lion of Saint Mark' standing left, nimbate with both wings shown, holding the book of gospels between fore-paws. Reverse: HANS KRAVWINCKEL NVRENBER; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty within an ornate tressure. The design and inscription are of a crude form. The legend is worn therefore it is difficult to establish if there are flowers or quatrefoils at the end of the obverse legend. The Jetton is also heavier than other illustrated examples. Mitchiner (1988) nos 1474-1478. The jetton measures 26.74mm diameter, 2.62 mm thickness and weighs 9 g. Mitchiner, M. 1988. The Medieval Period And Nuremberg, Jetons Medalets & Tokens, Volume 1. Seaby: London.

WAW-DA6567: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Neolithic to early Bronze Age (c. 4000 to 1000BC) scraper: The scraper appears to be knapped from a tertiary flake which is oval, and truncated at the proximal end. The dorsal surface has multiple re-touch scars which are scaled, invasive and abrupt, occurring on the distal end. The ventral surface has a prominent bulb of percussion, and conchoidal ripples. The bulb of percussion has also been partly removed by a flake. The scraper is knapped from flint which is a mottled mid grey. The surface of the scraper has a waxy texture. The scraper, measures 24.94mm long, 20.62mm wide and 10.05mm thick. It weighs 5.41g. The scraper is probably a rounded/ end and side scraper and dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods, c. 4000 to 1000BC.

HESH-DA5E31: COIN
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1251-1272) class 5b. Minted in London. Moneyer: Nicole. North (1991) no. 991/3 (b).

WAW-DA40B9: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Neolithic to early Bronze Age (c. 4000 to 1000BC) scraper: The scraper appears to be knapped from a tertiary flake which is oval, and truncated at the proximal end. The dorsal surface has two main vertical scars with multiple re-touch scars which are scaled, invasive and abrupt occurring on the distal end. The ventral surface has a prominent bulb of percussion, and conchoidal ripples. The bulb of percussion has also been partly removed by a flake beign removed. The scraper is knapped from flint which is a mid grey. The scraper, measures 27.48mm long, 23.8mm wide and 8.02mm thick. It weighs 6.44g. The scraper is probably a rounded/ end and side scraper and dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods, c. 4000 to 1000BC.

HESH-CCA949: COIN
A Medieval silver cut quarter voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD1216-1272) Class 2b - 3c dating to (AD1248-50). Mint of Gloucester. Moneyer unknown either: Ion, Lvcas, Ricard, Roger. North (1991) nos 985/2-988/1.

HESH-CCA236: COIN
A Medieval silver cut quarter voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD1216-1272) or early Edward I (1272-1307) dating to (AD 1216 - 1278) Class unknown. Mint and Moneyer unknown.The coin is partially missing. North (1991) nos 983-1002.

HESH-CC506C: COIN
A Post Medieval silver penny of Mary I (AD1553-1554) Mint of London. North (1991) no.1963. The coin has been clipped and is partially missing. The coin has also been pierced from the reverse in the lower right hand quarter of the shield at approxiamtely 5 o'clock.

HESH-CB5466: COIN
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD1307-1327) dating to AD 1312-1314. Long cross, Class 11 b1. Mint of London. North (1991) no. 1061/1 (1)

HESH-CB28B1: TOKEN
A cast lead alloy token of later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The token is sub-circular in plan. The decoration on the front face of this token is that of a six petalled flower. This consists of four lentoid shaped petals formed from raised ribs which emanate from the centre and finish at the edge of the token to create the outline of the petals. Two further sub-circular shaped petals are also created from raised ribs, these are located at the outer edge of the token with two lentoid shaped petals either side. The reverse of the token is undecorated. The design has been cast in relief and probably fits in to Powell's (2012) Type 1 (petalled flower). The token is dark cream to brown in colour. 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. Powell (2012) comments that Type 1, 31, and 3 are designs which were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid 19th centuries. Similar examples can be found on the database from Shropshire which were discovered in Bridgenorth (HESH-C1C536) and also Atcham (HESH-A04D37). The token measures 23.99mm diameter, is 2.89mm thick and weighs 6.3 grams. Powell, D. (2012) The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design.Lead Token Telegraph. Issue 86.

WAW-C8D121: COIN WEIGHT
Post Medieval (1600 to 1720) coin weight: The coin weight, is depicting a cross potent within a quadrilobe with a pellet in each quadrant. On the reverse there is possibly another design or letters which are not distinguishable. The surface of the coin weight is abraded and has a matte mid green patina with a patch of red copper corrosion. It measures 13.92mm long, 14.35mm wide and 3.86mm thick. It weighs 5.22g. The coin weight is probably a weight for a Spanish escudo dating to the period c.AD 1600 - 1720. These weights were made in many European cities, and the cross potent indicates it is for a Spanish coin rather than a Portuguese one (Withers, 1995:44). Withers P. & B.R., 1995 Lions, Ships and Angels Powys: Galata Print.

HESH-B42692: VESSEL
A body sherd fragment from Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410). The size of the sherd makes it difficult to determine the exact style and shape or the original vessel. The sherd is irregular in shape with more pointed then rounded edges. The fabric is course with larger black grit inclusions. The fabric is mica rich. The fabric colour is light brown to mid-orange on the outer surface with a light brown inner surface. The fragment does display a noticeable incised impression running transversely across the middle of the fragment.This could possibly be decoration or possible damage from the plough soil. The sherd measures 33.2mm in length, 24mm in width, 8.4mm thick and weighs 9.34g.

HESH-B40E23: VESSEL
Two body sherds fragments from Severn Valley ware pottery dating from Roman period (c. AD 50-410) The size of the sherds makes it difficult it determine the exact style and shape of the original vessels. The fragments are irregular in shape. The fabric is coarse with fine mica as well as black grit inclusions. The fabric colour is a uniform mid-orange on the outer surface with a lighter brown on the inner surfaces. The sherds weigh 6.18g.

HESH-9FD275: VESSEL
A fragment of cast copper alloy turned possible vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape. It is likely to be from a dish, bowl, or cooking vessel with a stepped and out-turned rim, or it could possibly be part of a candlestick holder. The vessel fragment is a mid-green to purple colour with an abraded patina. The inner surface has a series of circumferentially incised lines, these may also be file marks. From what survives of the object it is too small to offer a suggestion of the original size or circumference. The fragment measures 23.37mm width, 20.4 mm height, is 3.5mm thick at rim and weighs 9.7 grams.

HESH-9FC79A: VESSEL
A fragment of cast copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is irregular in shape. It is likely to be from a large dish, bowl, or cooking vessel with a stepped and out-turned rim. The vessel fragment is a mid to dark green colour with an abraded patina. The outer surface has a brushed appearance and there is evidence of use wear due to sooting. The rim is decorated with a series of incised diagonal lines, these may also be file marks. From what survives of the rim it has a projected diameter of 19cm and represents approximately 11% of the rim circumference. The fragment measures 65.21mm width, 43.4 mm height, is 6.06mm thick at rim and weighs 77.7 grams.

WAW-4C382E: COIN
Medieval coin: cut farthing of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III minted in an unknown mint by an illegible moneyer between 1180 and 1247.

WAW-4AD13D: DEBITAGE
Mesolithic to Neolithic (8300 - 2100BC) debitage in the form of five tertiary flakes: Tertiary flake: The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and a small bulb of percussion. The dorsal surface has two scars. The distal end is missing. The flake is sub-square in plan. The flint is a mottled dark grey/brown colour. 12.09mm long, x 12.61mm wide x 3.91mm thick, weighing 0.62g. Tertiary flake: The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and the bulb of percussion is missing. The dorsal surface has multiple fine, scars. The flint is patinated. 24.26mm long, x 13.58mm wide x 3.27mm thick, weighing 0.87g. Tertiary flake: The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and a small bulb of percussion. The dorsal surface has two scars. The distal end is missing, but not recently. The flake is sub-trapezoidal in plan. The flint is forming a patinated surface. 16.55mm long, x 17.25mm wide x 3.57mm thick, weighing 1.06g. Tertiary flake: The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and a small bulb of percussion. The dorsal surface has one scar. The distal end is missing. The flake is sub-triangular in plan. The flint is a mottled dark light grey colour. 19.99mm long, x 18.51mm wide x 4.99mm thick, weighing 1.76g. Tertiary flake: The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and the bulb of percussion is missing. The dorsal surface has multiple, vertical fine, scars. The flint is patinated white. 25.52mm long, x 16.2mm wide x 2.77mm thick, weighing 1.36g.

WAW-4A3CCF: BUCKLE
Post Medieval (early to late 17th century) buckle: Each loop of the buckle has a trapezoidal frame and the narrow edge is the strap bar. The four exterior corners of the frame have a flat, integral knop. There is a smaller knop at the terminals of the strap bar. The short edges of the loop each has a notch and is triangular in plan. In profile the frame forms a wide 'V' shape. The pin is missing. The surface has a white alloy coating otherwise the buckle frame has mid-green patina with areas of corrosion. The buckle measures 33.14mm long, 26.58mm wide and weighs 5.17g. A similar buckle has been published and dated c. 1620-1680 AD (Whitehead 2003: 84, ref: 524). Whitehead, R. 1996 Buckles 1250-1800 Greenlight Publishing

WAW-49D71C: BUCKLE
Medieval (late 14th to 15th Centuries) buckle, brooch or suspension loop: The object is sub-circular in plan, with a rounded rectagnular cross section. On the frame there is iron corrosion which may have been from the pin originally. There is no evidence for a constriction in the frame for fitting of the pin or of a recessed pin rest. There is no evidence for incised or applied decoration on the frame of the brooch. The frame has a mid green-grey coloured matte patina. The brooch measures 17.48mm (external diameter), 2.61mm thick, and weighs 1.54 grams. Similar brooches have been recorded from excavations in London (Egan and Pritchard: 2002), Nos. 31 and No. 38. No. 38 has a larger frame but also has an iron pin. Egan and Pritchard (2002:57) comment that these frames, without constrictions for the pin are considered to be buckles, and those with a constriction are brooches and date to the late 14th to 15th centuries. A similar buckle has been recorded from Warwickshire; WAW-263F01. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-48CDA1: BUCKLE
Medieval (late 13th to 14th century) buckle: The copper alloy buckle frame was probably a double looped oval frame, but only one loop and the strap bar remains. The breaks are not recent, and the surface patina also covers these breaks. The loop is undecorated, is a D-shape in plan and is an asymmetrical semi-circle in section. The reverse is undecorated and flat. The strap bar is slightly narrowed, and is a rounded trapezoid in section. There is a copper alloy pin curled around the strap bar. The buckle frame has a slightly abraded surface with a light grey-green patina. The buckle measures 20.84mm long and 24.81mm wide. It weighs 3.75g. Egan and Pritchard (2002) date a similar shaped buckle, No. 380, but which is smaller to the late 13th to 14th century. An example of a larger buckle is No. 347, but this is made of iron, and dates to the second half of the 14th century. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

HESH-1C6C99: COIN
A Post Medieval silver groat of Phillip and Mary (AD1554-1558) Mint of London. Initial Mark: Lis, although on this example it is too worn to identify. The coin has also been clipped. North (1991) no. 1973.

HESH-1C356A: COIN
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to 1575. Initial Mark: Eglantine. Mint of London. North (1991) 2nd edition no. 1997.

Medieval coin: penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted at Berwick-upon-Tweed during 1298. Withers Type 1c or 4, possibly Type 4 is more likely.

HESH-CBD6C2: STRAP FITTING
A copper-alloy post-medieval strap-fitting dating from the Post-Medieval period, AD 1500 - 1700. The mount is sub-triangular in plan. At the upper edge of the mount are three knops protruding from the upper edge. These are slightly flattened and damaged, presumed in antiquity. The fitting then tapers to circular knop at the lower edge. The upper face is slightly convex. The reverse side is flat. On the reverse there are a pair of lugs, these have been folded toward each other to form a fastening. Read (2001) illustrates similar examples on page 35 fig 20. He dates these mounts with integral lugs to the 17th century. This example is possibly earlier in date. The mount has a mid-green coloured patina across all surfaces. The strap fitting is 22.09mm in length, 9.31mm wide, 2.24mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams. Read, B, 2001 Metal artefacts of antiquity: a catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

HESH-C79546: COIN
Roman coin: copper-alloy radiate or nummus of an unknown Emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 409 (Reece Period uncertain). Unknown mint. The legend is too worn to identify further. The reverse possibly depicts a standing figure.

HESH-B73E78: COIN
A Medieval silver incomplete penny of Edward I (1272-1307) dating to the period AD 1272-1278. Minted in London. Class 2-9, As Withers and Withers, 2006: pp. 22-35. The coin appears to have been folded and then consequently broken at this point.

WAW-B39EC3: COIN
Post Medieval coin: Venetian silver soldino of the doge Leonardo Loredan minted during the period 1501 and 1521. Soldinios were known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was brought by the annual Venetian trading fleets. The soldino was about the size of English halfpennies and was popular because of a contemporary lack of small change: soldini in fact occur as English finds more often than proper halfpennies of the period.

HESH-0F9BC1: COIN
A silver denarius of Mark Anthony's 'Legionary coinage', 32-31BC. Reece period 1, ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley right; Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards. The reverse surface has many scratch marks and the bottom half is damaged, therefore the reverse legend is unclear. Crawford 544ff. These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavius, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC. A similar coin has been discovered in the same field as this one (PUBLIC-191E22).

PUBLIC-7E838D: HARNESS MOUNT
Highly corroded and incomplete copper alloy heraldic harness pendant suspension fitting. It consists of of a long tapered side which is broken near the pointed end by the fixing hole, at a right angle to this are two short lugs, the lugs have been drilled biaxially and there is the remains of an iron rivet or bar still present in the lugs. Most probably this would have been a suspention point for a heraldic emblem. There are also some patches of guilding remaining. The date range 1200 to 1400 may be probable. Measures 45.3mm long, 19.1mm wide , 4.8mm thick and weighs 5.6 gm Due to bad state of preservation a close comparason has not been found.

PUBLIC-7BCBB4: COIN
A copper alloy contemporary copy / forgery of a silver Half Crown of George III, The coin has traces of silvering to the now corroded copper alloy base metal. A similar coin has been recorded from East Tanfield, North Yorkshire (YORYM-9CF3F1)

HESH-627C4E: WEIGHT
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The apex is a rounded knop and measures 9.38mm in diameter. There is a centrally placed rectangular indentation on the upper surface of the apex, this measures 5.14 mm in length. The sides of the weight flare to the rounded flat base with a diameter measuring 23.8mm. The outer faces of the weight are decorated with four vertical ribs that are fairly evenly spaced around the circumference of the weight. On one side there is the design of a triangle, comprised of a moulded raised rib. The weight has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The weight is 1 ¼ oz. This example is a similar weight to (HESH-275213) which is suggested as dating to the Medieval Period. The weight stands at 18.3mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 23.8mm and weighs 35.57 grams or (547 grains or 1.25 ozs).

HESH-7E435E: WEIGHT
A complete lead weight, of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - 1900). The weight is tear dropped shaped in plan and both faces of the weight are flat. The weight is undecorated on both faces. The weight is complete and has a perforated rectangular suspension hole through the top where it thins to a tip, this measures 4.35mm in length and 2.59 mm in width. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. These weights are not yet completely understood. There are other examples on the database discovered in discovered in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire (SWYOR-771593) and Ryedale, North Yorkshire (LVPL-734DF2). The weight measures 18.16 mm in length, 15.83 mm in width, 6.72 mm in thickness and weighs 11.17 g.

HESH-95EE1C: BROOCH
A fragment of a copper alloy, Roman Polden Hill type brooch dating to (c.AD75-AD175). The fragment consists of the bow and head of the brooch. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow tapers to a broken terminal that would have formed the foot and catchplate on the reverse. The object has a light to mid-green coloured patina. Bayley and Butcher (2004:160) comment that the distribution of Polden Hill brooches are concentrated in the West Midlands. Similar brooches can be seen in Richard Hattatt (2000) (pp 300 fig; 159) many of these examples also have the rib decoration. Bayley and Butcher (2004) (p 159 fig. 128). There are many examples on the database that have been discovered across the country, such as Richard's Castle Shropshire (HESH-1651B5Z) and the Rugby district, Warwickshire (WMID-C979FB). The fragment measures 20.73 mm in length, 10.45 mm in width, 8.45 mm thick at the bow and weighs 3.61 grams. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004. Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon, The Society of Antiquaries. Hattatt, R., 2000 A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches Oxford, Oxbow Books.

HESH-9498FA: COIN
A Medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1335) dating to the period (AD 1352-1353) Fourth coinage. Short Cross, Series 'D' Standard Type 'G'. Minted in London. Initial Mark: Cross 1. North (1991) vol 2. no. 1156.

HESH-944C05: COIN
A very worn and incomplete silver half groat of Late Medieval to Post-Medieval type, uncertain ruler, c. (AD 1485-1625). The coin is very worn and damaged.

HESH-940F2D: COIN
A Medieval silver cut halfpenny probably Henry II, Richard I or John. Dating to the period circa (AD 1154-1216) short cross. Mint and Moneyer unknown. Coin is very worn and damaged.

HESH-93E212: COIN
A Post-Medieval silver incomplete groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to AD 1558-1571. Due to wear a further classification has not been possible. There are two parallel cut marks or marks that may be evidence that the coin was bent, however the marks could be due to plough damage. North (1991) vol 2. nos 1986 or 2032.

HESH-92723E: COIN
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to AD 1315-1317. Long cross, class 13. Mint of: London. North (1991) vol 2 (no 1064).

HESH-924B0D: COIN
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II of England (1307-1327) dating to 1310-1314. Long cross Class 11. Initial Mark: Cross Pattee. Mint of London. North (1991) vol 2 (nos 1060-1062).

HESH-91A708: COIN
A Medieval incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) probable class 10 type dating to (AD 1301-1310). Mint unknown due to being cut. Initial mark also missing. North (1991) vol 2 (1038/1-1043/2).

HESH-909F56: COIN
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating to AD 1305-1306. Class 10cf1. Mint of London. Initial Mark: PLain Cross. North (1991) vol 2 (N 1040).

HESH-904146: COIN
An incomplete silver Medieval Tealby Penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189) dating to (AD1158-1180). The coin is incomplete and very worn therefore further identification has not been possible. North (1991) vol 2, nos 952/1-961/3.

GLO-2AFBCD: HOARD
1, fragment of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe that consists of the blade and the base of the socket. The break is ancient and irregular with bubbles form the casting visible in the cross-section. The blade has a very low curved forward edge which is heavily corroded. Behind the blade the surface of the axe is in excellent condition with a dark green patina that has a series of shallow striation that run up from the blade on the top and bottom edge that are probably formed from use or sharpening. The casting seam is visible but has been filed down. The body is decorated with three horizontal ribs on both sides. The socket at the rear is oval 37mm, long by 9mm wide and 4mm deep. Length 40mm, width 49mm, thickness 18mm, weight 101g 2, fragment of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe that consists of the blade and a small portion of the socket. The blades has a short curved working edge. The socket sits very close behind the blade and results in there only being 5mm of metal between the tip of the blade and the end of the socket. Although the remaining portion of the axe is heavily truncated the remaining section suggests it would have been a very narrow implement. Length 27mm, width 32mm, thickness 13mm, weight 13.49g 3, fragment of a Late Bronze Age socketed axefrom the mid-section of the body. In cross-section that axe is rectangular with faceted sides of two faces. The body is decorated with three horizontal ribs on both sides. Length 50mm, width 38mm, thickness 18mm, weight 67g 4, casting waste Copper alloy teardrop shaped fragment of casting waste or a casting jet. Length 20mm, width 17mm, thickness 15mm, weight 2.85g 5, Broken Late Bronze Age socketed axe that is 80% complete. This fragment is missing the lower half of the socket on one side. The blade has a low curved forward edge the tip of which is heavily corroded and suffering from bright green bronze disease. The sides of the blade curve inwards to the walls of the axe where a casting seam is visible, but which has been filed down. The body is decorated with three horizontal ribs on both sides which terminate just before the socket. The socket would originally have been rectangular, but approximately half of its length is now missing, the remaining portion has a semi-circular collar which is now heavily corroded. On one side of the axe is a projecting knop, this is the forward section of the truncated loop, the rear of the loop would have been on the missing element of the axe. Length 57mm, width 33mm, thickness 26mm, weight 50.46mm, Chronology: Socketed axes deposited in fragmentary, 'scrap' hoards are most common during the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age c. 950-800 BC BC (Needham 1996). Discussion: The axe fragments are too fragmentary to be assigned to a typological grouping. They are, however, of a comparable date and the addition of a fragment of casting waste is consistent with a so-called 'scrap' or 'founders' hoards of the Late Bronze Age.

WMID-5B1CEA: COIN
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1589/90 to AD 1591/2. Minted in the Tower (London). Mintmark hand. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.9 g

WMID-5AFF40: VESSEL
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 20.4 mm thick. It weighs 159.0 grams. The vessel foot / leg is predominantely a mid greenish brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. The remains of copper alloy cooking vessels have been regularly recorded through the PAS, with many variants on the design. This leg was probably originally part of a cauldron, similar to the example illustrated in figure 1 of Butler, Green & Payne's 2009 datasheet on Cast Copper Alloy cooking vessels. These vessels tend to be of late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (15 to 18th Centuries AD). Reference: Butler, R., Green, C., and Payne, N. 2009 Cast Copper Alloy cooking vessels. The Finds Research Group Datasheet 41. Finds Research Group

WMID-9FB7D0: CURTAIN FITTING
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.4 mm external diameter, 18.5 mm internal diameter and 3.4 mm thick. The ring is 3.8 mm wide. It weighs 4.6 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) date from the mid 15th to mid 17th century. Egan (pers comm) suggested they date from the 14th to 18th century and there is evidence they were used as curtain rings. References: Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households: The Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-1978. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58 / Norwich Survey.

WAW-367BC8: HARNESS MOUNT
Medieval (13th to 14th centuries) shield shaped harness mount: The copper alloy harness fitting is shield-shaped and has a form of decoration on the outer face, possibly a lion or lions, but the surface is so heavily abraded so this is not certain. The reverse of the mount has a central, integral, circular stud protruding. The surface of the mount has traces of a heavy mid green patina. The mount measures 25.15mm long, 20.76mm wide and 11.11mm thick. It weighs 6.31g. The shield-shaped stud/mount probably decorated a harness and dates to the 13th to 14th centuries.

WAW-3668A2: STRAP FITTING
Post Medieval (17th centuries) strap mount: The copper alloy strap mount is a sub rectangle with rounded corners and concave side edges. The upper surface is decorated with a moulded design which is indistinguishable due to corrosion. There are traces of gilding on this surface. The reverse is undecorated and has two integral studs which are oval in section and taper to a point. Both studs are bent over at the tip. The surface of the mount has traces of red copper corrosion otherwise it has a matte green coloured surface. It measures 26.98mm long, 10.27mm wide and 13.32mm thick, weighing 2.39g. Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005; p. 39) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century. The style of decoration is similar to that on dress hooks of the 17th century (Margeson, 1993: Nos. 71 to 75). Egan, G. 2005 Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition MoLAS Monograph 19 p. 39 Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 5

WAW-364849: STRAP FITTING
Post Medieval (1500-1700) copper-alloy strap fitting: mount. The cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) is sub-triangular with concave sides, and rounded corners. The reverse face of the fitting is flat and has two integral circular sectioned spikes which are bent towards the centre. The mount has a red copper corroded surface, and a small patch of mid green patina. The fitting measures 22.22mm length, 14.64mm width, is 4.64mm thick and weighs 1.39 grams Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (Egan, G. 2005 Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition MoLAS Monograph 19 p. 39) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century. The style of decoration is similar to that on dress hooks of the 17th century (Margeson, S. 1993 Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 5) Nos. 71 to 75. The mount probably dates to the 16th or 17thcenturies.

WAW-362D1E: DRESS HOOK
Post Medieval (1500-1600) copper-alloy dress hook: The body of the dress hook has a heart in the centre within a circular frame. The exterior of the frame has a series of openwork oval and pellets. Integral to one edge there is a rectangular loop. The opposite edge is broken, therefore the hook element of the dress hook is missing. The surface of the mount has a matte light green patina. It measures 25.51mm long, 19.81mm wide, 1.96mm thick and weighs 1.94g. This dress hook is similar to a Class E, Type 3 (Read 2008: 104, refs: 382), dating to the 16th century. Read, B. 2008. Hooked-Clasps & Eyes: A Classification and Catalogue of Sharp- or Blunt-hooked clasps and Miscellaneous Hooks, Eyes, Rings or Toggles. Portcullis Publishing: Langport, Somerset.

WAW-354CBC: BROOCH
Roman (late 1stto 2ndcentury) headstud brooch: The wings are semi-cylindrical, but were probably cylindrical originally, and has a slot in the centre. The axis bar and hinged pin are missing. The wings are decorated on the outer vertical face with two vertical ribs by the bow head, otherwise the wings are abraded. The upper edge of the wings/bow head there is an incomplete, integral head loop. The bow head is sub-rectangular in section and protrudes from the centre of the wings, it curves downwards at a sharp c. 45° angle and then is sharply curved, which is probably due to damage. The bow gradually tapers slightly to form the bow, which terminates with a broken edge. Just below the bow head, the bow is decorated with a low-relief annulet with traces of a substance which was probably enamel originally. The lower portion of the bow is undecorated. On the reverse of the bow there is no traces of a catchplate as the break of the bow is above the catchplate. The brooch has a light green abraded surface. It measures 19.45mm long from the bow foot to the apex of the bend of the bow, 13.29mm wide across the wings and weighs 2.4g. In her "Roman Brooch Timeline" (2007), Worrell dates headstud brooches to AD75-AD200. A similar example is illustrated in Hattat (1985) No. 421. Hattat, R 1985Iron Age and Roman BroochesOxford: Oxbow Worrell, S. 2007 'Roman Brooch Timeline' North-WestPAS Newsletter

WAW-26E978: VESSEL
A body sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of probably a local Romano-British Pottery type. The sherd is 7.68mm thick and weighs 24.32g. The diameter of this section of the vessel would be c. 130mm. The sherd has a coarse, pale oxidised fabric. This fabric type has red, possibly grog, inclusions. This pottery type probably is broadly consistent with the Roman occupation of Britain, 1st to 4th CenturiesAD (AD 43-410). Specific vessel types can not be identified from the body sherds present. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: pale coarse orange fabric Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth, slightly powdery Condition of sherds: Heavily abraded.

WAW-26C8F2: VESSEL
A body sherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of probably a local Romano-British Pottery type. The sherd is 9.04mm thick and weighs 17.66g. The sherd has a coarse, pale oxidised fabric. This fabric type has red, possibly grog, inclusions. This pottery type probably is broadly consistent with the Roman occupation of Britain, 1st to 4th CenturiesAD (AD 43-410). Specific vessel types can not be identified from the body sherds present. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: pale coarse orange fabric Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior. Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth, slightly powdery Condition of sherds: Heavily abraded.

WAW-2646D4: VESSEL
Roman body sherd and a rim sherd of wheel thrown ceramic vessels: The sherds are in a fabric similar to that, and probably is, Severn Valley ware. This type of pottery was produced throughout the Roman Period, in the Severn Valley area, and typically consisted of jugs, flagons and tankards. The rim sherd has a straight walled rim suggesting it is probably a tankard sherd. Tankards in Severn Valley ware date to the 1st to 3rd centuries (Webster, 1976). The body sherd may be from a tankard or jar and probably dates to the 1st to 4th centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: rim sherd Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior Hardness: fairly hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherds: not abraded. Webster, P. 1976 'Severn Valley Ware: A Preliminary Study'Transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeology SocietyVol. 94 pp.18-46

WAW-E8257C: BROOCH
A Roman Bow-and-Fantail type brooch (AD c. 75-100): The copper alloy brooch has tubular wings with a central vertical slot on the reverse. The wings hold the copper alloy axis bar, and fitting within the tubular slot is the hinged pin, which is incomplete. Integral to the upper edge of the wings is an incomplete head loop. The bow head is a sub-rectangular in plan and the bow protrudes from the centre. The upper portion of the bow is curved, sub-square in section and is undecorated. The lower portion of the bow is triangular in plan and decorated on the outer face with a transverse ridge, below which there are two semi-circular cells joined on the convex edges. In the field below these cells there is a triangular platform, otherwise the field is in low-relief and was probably filled with enamel originally. On the reverse of the lower portion of the bow there is an incomplete solid catchplate. The surface of the brooch has a well-developed, light green patina. On there bow head there is traces of a white metal coating. It measures 33.87mm long, 14.33mm wide across the wings and weighs 6.34g. The brooch is a Bow-and-Fantail type. As Bayley and Butcher (2004, 168) note, this is a 'very uniform type' with a 'distribution... mainly in the East Midlands, extending northwards'. As a result of this limited distribution, the brooch's uniformity and generally consistent composition it is suggested that these brooches may have been the product of a single workshop. The motif on the lower portion of the bow also classifies it is a Celtic type of Bow and Fantail brooch. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough CollectionLondon: Society of Antiquaries

WAW-B913E3: STRAP FITTING
Post Medieval (late 16th to early 17th centuries) strap fitting, in the form of a possible hook: The body of the strap fitting is an inverted drop shape. The lower tip narrows and is curled slightly before it is broken. The body has two integral spikes which are circular in section, taper to a blunt, broken, point. The surface of the fitting has traces of a dark grey- green patina and red copper corrosion. The strap fitting measures 26.35mm long and 11.9mm wide. It weighs 2.3g. Margeson (1993) illustrates similar examples, Nos. 257 and 258, and dates these to the late 16th to early 17th centuries and comments these may be related to sword belts. The red copper corrosion is also indicative of a post Medieval date. Margeson, S. 1993Norwich Households: Medieval and Post Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey, Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology 58.

WAW-B8EA8A: CURTAIN FITTING
Medieval or early Post Medieval (14th to 18th century) curtaining fitting or suspension loop: A copper alloy sub-oval copper alloy ring with a sub bi-trapezoidal section with slightly rounded interior edges. On the surfaces there are file marks visible and on the interior edge there is the remains of a casting flash. In profile the loop is flat. The surface of the loop has a mottled dark brown patina. It measures 31.83mm diameter and 2.71mm thick. It weighs 3.7g. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993) Nos. 522-524, and she describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich date from the mid-15th to mid-17th century. Courtney (1993) describes three similar loops Nos. 32-34, describing them as rings dating to the 17th century. Egan (pers comm) suggested they date from the 14th to 18th century and there is evidence they were used as curtain rings. Courtney, P., 1993. 'The Medieval and Post-Medieval Objects'. In Ellis, P,Beeston Castle, Cheshire; Excavationsby Lawrence Keen and Peter Hough, 1968-85London: English Heritage and Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England. Margeson, S., 1993.Norwich Households; Medieval and Post Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78. East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58. Norwich: Norwich Survey/Norfolk Museums Service

WMID-2215FC: COIN
Coopper alloy, Post Medieval, complete, farthing of William III and Mary II (AD 1688 to AD 1694), dating to the period AD 1694. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia facing left. Spink (2007), p 340, No 3453. Diameter: 21.3 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 3.5 g

HESH-E5687A: VESSEL
Roman: A single body sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd is decorated with areas of burnishing - the pattern comprises single transverse lines and rectangular panels which due to the vagaries of the firing process appear as grey reduction. The sherd is probably from the shoulder of a jar that is decorated with pattern burnish. There may have been grooves above this - but it is very abraded and small. The sherds measures 21.1mm length, 24.3mm width is 4.9mm thick, and weighs 3.3 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) core, oxidised (orange) interior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherd: abraded. Decoration: burnished Thanks are extended to Dr. Jane Evans, a specialist on Roman Severn Valley Wares for her thoughts and identification

HESH-79596D: VESSEL
Two abraded body sherds from Mortarias (mixing vessel with a gritted inner surface) dating from the Roman period AD 50-300. The larger fragment is from the base of the vessel whilst the fragment is laminated due to frost. The fabric is fairly uniform and hard with small angular grit, iron stone, and quartz inclusions. The fabric colour is a dirty beige white. A large proportion of the inner grinding surface survives; this has a number of angular, sub-angular, and rounded quartz, grit and iron stone inclusions impressed into the surface of the clay. The interior surface is worn. The mortaria is most likely to have been made at kilns in Oxfordshire. The sherds measure: 62.8mm length, is 49.4mm width, 12.6mm thick base and 9.9mm side wall and weighs 57.0 grams. The base has a projected diameter of c. 16cm and represents more than 15%. (fragment) 26.9mm length, is 20.4mm width, 5.3mm thick, and weighs3.4 grams.

HESH-790CF1: VESSEL
Roman: Base-sherd of an oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a slender tankard type vessel. The base has a projected diameter of 5cm and represents 35% of the base. The sherd measures 42.2mm length, 23.2mm width is 33.8mm high and base is 12.1mm thick, side walls 9.2mm thick. It weighs 26.7 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) core, oxidised interior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Condition of sherd: abraded.

Roman: Rim-sherd of a small Samian plate with an upright beaded rim and distinct curved internal surface. The rim has a projected diameter of 10cm and the sherd represents 12% of the rim The sherd measures 39.2mm length, 27.4mm width and 26.8mm high; it is 7.7mm thick at the rim and 7.2mm thick across sidewall. It weighs 8.5 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Samian Inclusions: fine mica, Hardness: Hard Surface texture: Smooth Glaze: red coloured shiny slip / glaze Condition of Sherd: abraded and worn

HESH-684E3F: VESSEL
A body sherd from a 'Severn Valley' type colander / vessel dated to the Roman period (50-410 AD). The sherd is irregular in form being part of a shallow dish that has been pierced seven times by small oval shaped holes (av. 4.7 x 3.2mm). These holes are arranged in diagonal rows and would have drained or strained the material placed within the bowl. The fabric is relatively soft with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, grit and ironstone inclusions. The fabric also contains considerable inclusions of mica / sand. The fabric colour is a uniform mid orange colour; the internal surface has a white coloured surface - possibly a limescale derived deposit. The sherd measures 37.1mm length, is 21.2mm width, 8.8mm thick and weighs 8.5 grams.

HESH-18EBEC: VESSEL
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 or a metal vessel repair. A direct function / parallel has not been found. It is a mid green colour with an abraded surface which has a slight yellow coloured surface patina on it. The fragment measures 51.3mm in length, has a maximum width of 30.4mm, a maximum thickness of 11.2mm; it weighs 33.4 grams.

HESH-18BFCD: WEIGHT
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical with a single transverse cast hole set off centre (diameter 5.0 mm); the hole is filled with soil and one end is crushed and the hole is sealed. The weight measures 29.1mm length and 17.7mm diameter. It weighs 28.8 grams.

HESH-18B1DE: VESSEL
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy leg or foot from a copper alloy vessel probably a cauldron, posnet or skillet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). The fragment is irregular being broadly rectangular in plan tapering in thickness from a break on its upper edge; in cross section it is rectangular. There is no decoration present - but the metal is heavily pitted. The foot is a mid-green colour and in some areas where abrasion has occurred a light green active powdery corrosion is present. A black coloured soot is present. Similar examples of feet from copper alloy vessels have been dated to the later medieval period (1300 - 1600). The fragment measures 28.8mm in length, has a maximum width of 21.5mm, a maximum thickness of 13.0mm; it weighs 27.1 grams.

HESH-188E8D: VESSEL
An incomplete cast copper alloy leg or foot from a copper alloy vessel probably a cauldron, posnet or skillet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). The foot is broadly rectangular in plan expanding in width from a break on its upper edge; in cross section it is semi-circular (D shaped). The front face is decorated with a single vertical rib that conjoins with a transverse bar from which emanates three expanding ribs. These ribs give the impression of an animals foot. The foot is a mid-green colour with an unusual yellowish coloured corrosion product; in some areas where abrasion has occurred a light green active powdery corrosion is present. Similar examples of feet from copper alloy vessels have been dated to the later medieval period (1300 - 1600). The fragment measures 36.2mm in length, has a maximum width of 23.9mm, a maximum thickness of 13.8mm; it weighs 35.2 grams.

HESH-049F63: WEIGHT
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval - post medieval date (1300 - 1700). The weight is a pointed oval shape in plan and D shaped in profile . The base is flat with a slight depression at its mid point. The upper surface has a distinct high domed curve - but is undecorated; although the surface is roughened - but patinated. The weight is a mid grey white colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. It has been marked and abraded in the soil this has caused it to become asymmetrical. A direct parallel has not been found. The weight measures 41.2mm in length, 23.7mm width, 14.8mm thick and weighs75.4 grams or 2.66 ozs.

HESH-0481CA: VESSEL
A glazed sherd from near the sidewall of an earthenware pottery vessel - possibly from a bowl - of very late medieval or post Medieval date (1400-1700 AD). The sherd measures 52.6mm width, 31.2mm high is 7.1mm thick and weighs 13.6 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local sandy ware Sherd type: Body sherd Sherd thickness: 7.1mm. Firing condition: glazed interior , oxidised (pink) core, red oxidised exterior Hardness: Hard Surface texture: smooth Glaze: brownish tan, with green flecks Inclusions: frequent rounded white quartz, occasional angular black grit and abundant rounded mica Condition of sherds: Slightly abraded.

GLO-6FD388: COIN
A silver Scottish cut halfpenny of William I "The Lion" (AD 1165 - 1214), phase B dating to 1205 to 1230 Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front (only the bottom of the bust remians) EIWI Reverse: short cross and a star in each angle [.]VEW

WAW-6FCCC9: TOKEN
Post Medieval (c. 1500 to 1850) lead uniface token: The design consists of a central pellet from which there is 6 radiating lines. Around the border there is a zig-zag design which gives the design the appearance of a flower - Powell Type 1. The reverse is undecorated. The surface is a light brown colour. The token measure 20.61mm diameter, 2.51mm thick, weighs 4.33g. 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 carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval penny designs are deemed to be Medieval, the remainder which carry stylised designs remain difficult to date but the majority are probably Post Medieval in date c.1500-1800. Powell (2012) comments that Type 1 is a design which were commonly made stock and occur in large quantities, dating to the late 16th to mid 19th centuries. Powell, D. 2012 'The 18th century Sophistication of the Stock Design'Lead Token TelegraphIssue 86.

WAW-6FBCCC: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
A Roman (1st to 4th century) unidentified artefact fragment: The copper alloy artefact has a short oval sectioned stem which tapers to a blunt point. Integral to the upper edge of the stem there is a sub-triangle with rounded edges and two flat faces. Each face has a stamped annulet towards the upper corner, making the artefact look like the profile view of a stylised bird head. The surface has a well-developed mid grey/green patina which is slightly pitted. It measures 18.32mm long, 13.64mm wide, 4.47mm thick and weighs 3.35g. The surface condition and style of decoration suggests it is probably of a Roman date. The function is unknown.

WAW-6F33C1: BROOCH
A Roman probable Colchester derivative type brooch (ADc. 75-175): The copper alloy brooch, which is heavily leaded and cast, is probably incomplete, but there is not an obvious break as most of the bow is missing. The wings are semi-cylindrical, and terminate with a slightly expanded edge, but not wing caps. The wings are quite thick compared to other brooches. The wings are undecorated, but do have subtle, flattened, horizontal faces, which is probably due to the method of manufacture rather than decoration. On the reverse of the wings the void is almost filled with a possible ceramic material which is light grey and has micaeous inclusions. In the centre of the reverse, there is also a vertical slot which interrupts the upper edge of the wings and continues to the reverse of the bow head below the wings. This is also filled with the same ceramic material. The bow head is hump-like in profile and has a narrowed, vertical, crest or ridge as decoration. In profile the bow head forms a semi-circle. Where normally the bow head transforms into the bow there is a rounded terminal so there is no bow. The rounded terminal appears to be intentional rather than due to a recently broken edge as the patina continues over this surface, the edges are uniformly rounded. But this may be a particularly old break which has been abraded and has become smooth due to the leaded alloy. The brooch has no axis bar, hinge, spring or pin. The surface of the brooch has a well-developed, mid grey patina. It measures 22.77mm long, 29.13mm wide across the wings and weighs 17.84g. The brooch is possibly a Colchester derivative type brooch, dating to AD75 to 175.

GLO-6EA30A: COIN
Medieval silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 9b2 Date 1299-1301 Obverse: crowned bust facing forwards, star on chest EDW R ANGL DNS HYB Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle VIL/NOV/CAS/TRI

WAW-6E304C: BROOCH
Roman (c. 40- c. 175) possible Colchester derivative type brooch: The wings are semi-cylindrical with possibly no wing caps, this is not certain as they are abraded. In the centre of the upper edge of the wings, there are traces of an integral perforated lug. The chord, chain, spring and pin are all missing. The wings are decorated two vertical grooves with fine, transverse, ribbing between them. The bow head is slightly hump-like and almost vertical in profile and tapers to the bow which is oval in section. The bow is broken, not recently, at possibly the approximate mid point. The bow head and bow are undecorated. The brooch has an incomplete, pitted, well-developed mid green coloured patina. It measures 23.06mm across the wings and 17.36mm long. It weighs 2.9g. The brooch is possibly a Colchester-derivative which are found in large numbers across eastern England (Bayley and Butcher, 2004 p. 157). Bayley and Butcher (2004) illustrate a similar example, No. T92 and dates it them to mid first century. However, this could also be a very worn and abraded t-shaped brooch which is dated into the late 2nd century. Bayley, J. and Butcher, S., 2004 Roman Brooches in Britain: A technological and Typological Study Based on the Richborough Collection London: Society of Antiquaries

Copper alloy Roman sestertius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), dating to the period c.AD 195-196 (Reece period 10), P M TR P III/IIII COS II P P S C reverse type depicting Mars helmeted standing right, holding spear in right hand, resting left on shield, cuirass at feet to left, mint of Rome. Cf. RIC IV, nos. 705, 708, 723

WAW-DF6B8B: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted in Canterbury between 1280 and 1282. Class 3: North Nos. 1014-22.

WAW-DF3CFE: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of John (1199-1216) minted in Winchester by Miles between AD 1205 and 1207. Class 5b: North No. 970.

WMID-DBE5B7: SPUR
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. The arms have been decorated with a raised pellet at the top, and a diagonal ridge slightly further down. The arms of the spur extend from either side of the rowel box and both terminate in an old break. Each have a C shaped cross section. The exterior of the arms exhibit moulded decoration, consisting of two vertical bars, with a lozenge between them. The rowel spur fragment measures 70.7 mm in length, 78.9 mm wide and 18.7 mm thick. It weighs 48.9 g. The spur is a mid green to mid brown colour, with an even surface patina present. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail.

WAW-5D6DDD: STRAP FITTING
Post-medieval (1500-1700) strap fitting (belt mount): The copper alloy strap fitting is, in plan, a sub elongated lozenge which is flat on the upper surface, which is decorated with stamped annulets forming a crude flower. There are traces of gilding in the decoration. The underside of the mount is flat and has two oval sectioned integral studs, one of which is fragmentary. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The surface of the mount has a dark green patina. The mount measures 23.59mm in length, 12.95mm wide, is 5.73mm thick and weighs 2.14grams. The mount is probably of Post Medieval date, 16th to 17th centuries.

WAW-5D275D: THIMBLE
Medieval (1400 to 1550) thimble: A copper alloy thimble which is composed of two shells. The exterior shell has a plain rim with columns of conical indentations which appear to form strands which re looped at the upper edge. There is a possibility that the indentations on the side face form letters, but this is not clear. The indentations cover the domed head and are positions in rows. The outer shell is incomplete. The interior shell is complete and is dented towards the apex of the thimble. The surface of the thimble has a shiny mid green patina on the exterior shell, and a more blue/green coloured patina on the interior shell. The thimble measures 19.79mm long and 21.11mm wide across the base, and 19.2mm across the base also. It weighs 5.82g. Holmes in Figure 2b illustrates a similar shaped and decorated thimble which he dates to the 15th to mid 16th century and calls it a heavy duty thimble. Holmes, E.F., 1988Sewing ThimblesFinds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 9

WAW-5CDB2A: BUCKLE
Post Medieval (mid 17th to early 18th century) buckle: The buckle frame, which is cast copper alloy, but has a shiny mid grey patina. The frame is a sub-rectangle and has two co-joined annulets with a double-stranded bar between them. One narrow edge has iron corrosion remaining. The long edges have slightly concave exterior sides and is formed by a central flattened pellet with a scroll motif either side. The reverse of the frame is flat. The central cross bar is broken and probably recently. The frame measures 25.47mm long, 18.66mm wide and weighs 3.84g. A similar buckle frame is illustrated in Whitehead (1996), No. 613 and is dated to the mid 17th to early 18th century. Whitehead, R. 1996 Buckles 1250-1800 Colchester: Greenlight Publishing

WAW-5BFB29: JETTON
A worn copper-alloy Medieval French jetton, probably a Shield of France stock jetton from Tournai, c.15th century in date. Mitchiner, 1988: No. 706. Obverse: AVE MARIA GRACIA VD, Shield of France modern bearing three lis, within an inner circle. Reverse: AVD / AVD / [ ] / AVI Triple stranded arcuate cross fleuretty in two angles there is a rose, and the other two a trefoil.

HESH-22154F: DEBITAGE
A snapped flint piece of tertiary debitage blade of later Mesolithic date (4000 -3000BC). The blade is rectangular in plan and has a crested cross section. The striking platform and bulb of percussion are present on the ventral face and the blade has been snapped near the mid-point; the break is old and patinated. The two long edges show some evidence of reworking - although this mostly seems to be unorganised direct retouch - there is also some possibility that this retouch could be caused by movement in the soil. The flint is a mid-grey colour with a milky white coloured patina. The blade measures 28.6mm in length, 18.3mm width, is 4.8mm thick and weighs 2.3 grams.

HESH-1FE9CF: SPINDLE WHORL
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 1 - 1650), most probably later medieval (AD 1150-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 8.6mm diameter. The perforation is irregular in shape possibly due to wear. The internal edge also has an oval shaped void in the side wall.Both faces of the spindle whorl have seven triangular shaped indentations with the flat edge of the triangle located at the outer edge of the spindle whorl and the pointed angle reaching to the central perforation. The surface of the spindle whorl is cream in colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The spindle whorl measures 27.9mm diameter, is 9.8mm thick and weighs 34.7 grams.

HESH-CC7F01: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid C14 Two small and abraded body sherds of a Roman Vessel. Smaller fragment: 13.7mm in length, 10.3 mm width, is 2.7mm thick and weighs 0.3 grams. Larger fragment: 12.4mm in length, 11.2mm width, is 4.9mm thick and weighs 0.5 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: earthenware Firing condition: interior / exterior and core all an oxidised orange colour. Hardness: soft Inclusions: occasional rounded grey and black coloured grit and frequent rounded mica Condition of sherd: abraded

HESH-CC2DD8: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid C12 Two body sherds of Severn Valley Ware type pottery dating from the Roman period (50-350 AD). Larger sherd: Length 48.2mm, width 43.8mm, thickness 7.5mm Weight 19.7 grams Smaller sherd: Length 20.4mm, width 18.9mm, thickness 10.8mm Weight 2.9 grams Sherd specific details: Fabric type: earthenware Fabric condition: Hard Firing condition: orange sandy exterior, oxidised orange coloured core, oxidised orange interior. Surface texture: sandy Inclusions: occasional black grit and frequent rounded mica Condition of sherds: abraded

HESH-C98E55: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid B2 A small and abraded glazed body sherd of very late medieval or post medieval date (1450 - 1700). The fabric of the sherd is hard earthenware with a orange exterior and interior. The fragment has a glaze with a lightish brown colour, as well frequent rounded black coloured grit , and frequent rounded mica. The fragment measures 16.5mm in length, 14.6mm width, is 6.4mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: earthenware Firing condition: interior / exterior and core all an oxidised orange colour. Hardness: hard Glaze; a mid greenish brown colour. Inclusions: frequent rounded grey and black coloured grit (possibly black is coal measures?), and abundant rounded mica Condition of sherd: abraded

HESH-C93D37: VESSEL
PAS-RC07 Grid B6 One small fragment of pottery. The fragment is likely to be a body segment. The fabric of the abraded sherd is soft and friable earthenware with a orange sandy exterior and a grey interior. The fragment has occasional black grit and frequent rounded mica. The fragment measures 18.3mm in length, 13.4mm width, is 3.5mm thick and weighs 0.9 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: earthenware Fabric condition: soft and friable Firing condition: orange sandy exterior, oxidised orange coloured core, oxidised orange interior. Surface texture: sandy Inclusions: occasional black grit and frequent rounded mica Condition of sherds: abraded

HESH-C87901: TILE
PAS-RC07 Grid B1 One large fragment of tile/ceramic building material. The fragment is relatively robust and is likely that it is the fired remnants of rough brick or tile as it has a smooth flattened side and a rough side. The fabric of the sherd is a very soft earthenware with a powdery surface, a uniform orange colour and has grog temper with scarce inclusions of angular black iron stone. The fragment measures 51.2mm in length, 59.6mm width, is 21.7mm thick and weighs 136.7 grams.

HESH-A01D5E: SCRAPER (TOOL)
A flint scraper of probable later Neolithic date (2700 -2350BC). It is broadly sub oval in plan and irregular in cross section. The scraper is formed from a blade like flake of tertiary debitage, on course grained flint. The scraper is mid to dark grey coloured. There is a small area of cortex present on the upper surface edge. The retouch is short, sub-parallel and abrupt. This type of scraper is the most common type of tool found within flint assemblages of later Neolithic or early Bronze Age (Beaker) date, being a multi-function cutting and scraping tool which were infrequently hafted. The scraper measures 30.4mm length, 19.5mm wide, 5.7mm thick and weighs 3.9 grams.

HESH-9E1AB4: COIN
A Roman silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius (as Caesar) AD 139-161 dating to AD 148-149 (Reece Period 7) Mint of Rome. Reverse type Minerva helmeted holding spear and resting hand on shield. RIC :III no.444.

HESH-9DE919: COIN
A Roman silver denari of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius (c. 130 BC - 63 BC) dating to 81 BC (Reece period 1) Reverse type depicting the jug and litus. Mint of Northern Italy. The flan on which the coin is struck coin measures 2.1 mm, this is perhaps thicker than regular examples. (RRC (1974:p.390) no. 374.2. The issue was produced by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, serving as a Sullan commander in the fight against Carrinas, Norbanus and Carbo. The reverse type may have a Sullan as well as a family significance (RRC 1974).

WAW-3945FC: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of possibly Henry VI (1422-1461) minted in an uncertain, possibly between 1422 and 1461. The coin has been heavily clipped.

WAW-3924EC: COIN
Early Medieval coin: silver sceat of an unknown mint and ruler. Series E 'Porcupine Type'; North No. 48. Minted between AD 675 and 750.

WAW-37D872: STRAP FITTING
Post-medieval (1500-1700) strap fitting (belt mount): The copper alloy strap fitting is a simplistic acorn design. It is sub-oval in plan with the upper half being slightly narrowed. Both terminals have an integral knop. Bisecting the two havles is a linear ridge. The lower portion of the mount is decorated with low-relief cross-hatching. The mount is slightly domed, and is, therefore concave on the reverse. The reverse also has two circular sectioned integral studs, both of which are incomplete. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The surface of the mount is heavily abraded and has a matte red/brown and green coloured surface. The mount measures 39.56mm in length, 21.09mm wide, is 4.8mm thick and weighs 4.72 grams. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Read (2001: No.s 331-334). This type of mount dates to the 16th to 17th centuries. Read, B. 2001Metal Artefacts of AntiquityLangport Portcullis.

HESH-FA85BA: VESSEL
A cast copper alloy fragment of a handle from a copper alloy vessel, probably a skillet or posnet of later medieval or early post medieval date (1350-1700). The fragment is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with two opposing edges that are broken, one of these edges would have originally formed a tapered handle. The other two opposing edges are curved and rounded. The handle is 'D' shaped in cross section and in profile. The upper face is decorated with a dot and circle motif. Butler, Green, and Payne (2009:p.5 item (c) suggest that the dot and circle are the most common motif to be found on posnet handles. The underside of the handle is slightly concave. The fragment is a mid - dark green colour with a well preserved polished surface patina. The break is old and also patinated. Butler, Green, and Payne (2009: 4 and 8-9) suggest that handles similar to this are dated to the later medieval or post medieval periods and are used on skillets and posnets. The handle measures 31.3mm in length, has a width of 28.4mm, a maximum thickness of 7.9mm and it weighs 35.7 grams. Butler, Green, and Payne (2009) Cast copper-alloy cooking vessels. The Finds Research Group AD700-1700. Datasheet 41.

HESH-F92162: WEIGHT
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy weight dating to circa (AD 1625 - 1649). The weight is circular in plan. The upper surface has a lipped rim and two fine low-relief concentric rings in the centre. Within the concentric rings is a centrally placed circular incision. At the centre of the front face of the weight there is a circular indentation which is where the maker would have shaved the weight to make it the correct weight. At the 6 o'clock position there is the Founders Company mark of a ewer which was stamped on approved weights. At the 11 o'clock position there is the royal cipher, a 'C' which is surmounted by a crown. The 'C' represents Charles I. At 12 0'clock there is a dagger, which represents the sword of St. Paul. And at 1 o'clock there is an 'A' for Averdepois. The reverse face has a central incision and concentric rings across the surface, this is also possible evidence of the weight being manipulated to gain the correct measure. The surface of the weight has a well-developed light to mid green patina. The royal cipher of Charles I dates this weight to 1625 to 1649. Biggs (1993: p.51) illustrates a Charles I lead weight with the crowned C and sword of St Paul that represents London. A similar example can be seen on the database discovered in Coddington, Herefordshire (WAW-BA2A82) The weight measures 40.3mm diameter and 5.9mm thick, weighing 51.6 grams. Biggs, N. (1993) English Weights An Illustrated Survey. Powys, White House Publications.

WAW-A57671: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of Edward I (1272-1307) minted in Canterbury during 1280. Class 3b: North No. 1017.

PUBLIC-A5FAB2: BUCKLE
Copper alloy buckle that has a roller on the forward edge that consists of a narrow copper alloy grooved strip that is wrapped around a narrow bar; this is flanked by two large angled knops. The arms are oval and have a high convex curve. The strap bar is narrowed and recessed. This dates to 1250-1400.

PUBLIC-A5D8CC: BROOCH
Copper alloy roman bow brooch fragment consisting of the moulded knee an lower part of the bow with a truncated closed catchplate on the reverse, the head is truncated

PUBLIC-A59CD9: COIN
Medieval heavily clipped silver penny, that dates to the reigns of Edward III to Henry VII , 1327-1509 Obverse: no detail remains Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each angle, quatrefoil in the centre

NMGW-5CA592: CLOTH SEAL
Medieval lead cloth seal The seal is of uncertain form and the fragmentary remains of two discs are represented, now oval (with a surviving, length of 18.7mm, a surviving width of 13.0mm, a depth of 4.0mm and a weight of 4.3g). The face has a partial inscription preserved: EDWA[ ], indicating Edward, within a beaded border and the device at the centre has a trefoil at the apex, possibly a component of a crown but little of the device now survives.

NMGW-59C7C8: COIN
Roman copper alloy coin Gallienus, sole reign (AD 260-8) radiate, Rome MARTI PACIFERO A-//-- RIC 236; Cunetio 1149 1.39g, corroded

HESH-045DCC: COIN
A gold Post Medieval ducat of Georg II Wilhelm, Duke of Celle of the Duchy of Brunswick-Luneburg-Celle (1665-1705) dating to 1693. Parallels can be seen in Cuhaj (2009) in the Bruncwick-Luneberg/German States section p:475 no: KM350. Obverse inscription: GEORG W D G D BRIT / HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE Reverse inscription: QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT 1693 Cuhaj, G.S. (2009) Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins. 6th edition

HESH-F46B66: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
An unidentified object, or possible cast lead mount of probable late Post Medieval to Modern date circa (1750-1900)The object is broadly sub oval in plan and profile. The object depicts a lion with protruding brow, nose and whiskers and a flowing mane andinset eyes. The object has been mis-cast. It has an uneven cream to mid green patina. The object weighs 60.4 grams and is 45.4 mm in length, 35.9 in width, and 8.8 mm thick.

WAW-F391CB: STRAP FITTING
Probable Post Medieval (mid 16th to 17th centuries) strap mount: The copper alloy strap mount, which is cast, is a rectangle, with one terminal having expanded flared corners, the lateral edges are undulating, and the other terminal is broken, but not recently. The upper surface is only decorated with a transverse band at the broken terminal. In profile the mount is concave on the underside, and convex on the upper surface. The reverse of the mount has a single, integral, circular sectioned stud protruding at the complete terminal. The surface of the mount has a light grey/green incomplete patina. It measures 32.33mm long, 23.07mm wide, 6.76mm thick, weighing 6.72g. Strap fittings have been in use from the late Medieval to Post Medieval period. Egan (2005; p. 39) comments that when they were used as dress accessories and continued on horse harness straps into the 18th century. The patina is not typical of Post Medieval material, but that is not to say it is not of a Post Medieval date. Egan, G. 2005 Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition MoLAS Monograph 19 p. 39

WAW-E3CFF1: BUCKLE
Post Medieval (1620-c. 1680) double-looped buckle: The copper alloy frame has two trapezoidal loops where the strap bar is the joined edge. The outside edge of one loop has two indentations to form three minor lobes. At the two corners of the outside edge of the other loop there is a curving arm which terminates with an expanded lobe. The other corner has its lobe missing. The pin is missing. The frame is reddish brown and has traces of a green patina. It measures 26mm long, 31.08mm wide, 1.49mm thick and weighs 2.67g. The frame is similar to illustrated examples in Whitehead (2003), Nos. 526-527 which are dated to between c. 1620 and c. 1680. Whitehead, R. 1996 Buckles 1250-1800 Colchester: Greenlight Publishing

HESH-DFC0C4: BADGE
A copper alloy possible liverybadge, strap mount or belt fittingofprobableLater Medieval to Post-Medieval date circa (AD 1400-1700). The object is in the form of an arrowhead made to look like the barbed and tanged type. The broad arrow is similar to a Medieval 'Pheon' arrowhead. The object has a triangular plate with a pointed upper edge and two opposing edges that have a rounded point. At the base of the triangle is a central projecting knop which is sub rectangular in plan with a ribbed collar. The flat back face has the remains of two integral cylindrical lugs. The object has an even mid-green patina. It measures 31.02mm in length, 16.1mm in width, 2.8mm in thickness, and weighs 3.05g. There are other examples of strap fittings resembling arrowheads on the database that have been discovered in Carlton Colville, Suffolk (SF-3C3C68) and in Badingham, Suffolk (SF7277).

HESH-DF04F3: MOUNT
A cast copper alloy mount of probable Early Medieval date with possible parallels to belt plates of the 6th century AD. The object is broadly sub-rectangular with an integral raised central square shaped knop. Surrounding this central knop is an irregular design of slightly raised pellets which is then bordered on all sides by a raised linear band. The reverse face has sub rectangular cast rivets in each corner. The object has a mid-green patina across all surfaces. The style of the object could be seen as imitating more elaborate belt fitting styles of the period which can be seen in Macgregor and Bolick (1993:p.211) It measures 21.7mm length, Width: 19.6mm, Thickness: 3.2mm, Weight: 5.6 gms. Macgregor, A. and Bolick, E. (1993) A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals). British Archaeological Reports, British Series 230. Oxford, Tempus and Ashmolean Museum.

HESH-DF0010: BROOCH
A copper alloy 'umbonate' style plate brooch of early Roman date (100-250 AD). The brooch has been eroded on the outer edges, probably recently in the ploughsoil and is no longer complete. The pin and catchplate are missing. The brooch is broadly circular in plan and 'D' shaped in profile. The brooch has a pronounced angular conical central boss which is surmounted by two incomplete sub-rectangular projections, one on the upper edge, and the other on the lower. Originally there were probably projections surrounding the central boss in the form of small knops as seen in examples in Hattatt's (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. The central boss is decorated with a central circular inlay surrounded by a series of wedge shaped inlaid panels which have been enamelled, sadly most of this is now lost. These are set within an outer band of single triangular shaped cells that are evenly spaced and regular; the edge of the copper alloy cells acts as a border / separator between enamels. The enamels are mostly lost, although the colour survives in places as a deep blue colour. There were possiblyother colours that can be seen on other examples that have now been lost. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. The centre of the reverse of the brooch has a deep concave depression echoing the boss on the front face. The pin is missing as is the majority of the hinge and catchplate. The remains of the hinge are apparent in two raised lateral ribs on the upper edge of the brooch. The remains of the catchplate are on the opposite edge to the hinge and comprise of a single lateral raised rib. The metal has a mid-green patina. Similar brooches can be seen in Hattatt's visual catalogue of Roman Brooches; page 350, specifically no 128. These are broadly dated to the 2nd Century AD. There are parallels on the database discovered in the Leighton and Eaton Constantine area of Shropshire (HESH-A8D4F4) and Kelsall in the district of Cheshire West and Chester (LVPL-E04223). The brooch measures 29.2mm length, is 18.3mm width and is 5.1mm thick. It weighs 2.8 grams. Hattatt's (2000) A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxford, Oxbow Books.

HESH-DEF977: MOUNT
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy lion headed mount, of probable Post Medieval date (1500-1750 AD). The mount is sub oval in plan and cross section.The domed front face is decorated with a modelled lions head surrounded with a flowing mane. The detail of the face and mane have been abraded, but it is possible to identify the eyes, nose and mouth of the lion. The back of the mount is plain and undecorated. Covering around 30% of the reverse face is the remnants of a corroded iron wire. The mount is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The iron attachments on the rear are a corroded brown colour. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the PAS database including HESH-272C18, WAW-5FF592, HAMP-063211, WILT-DA7874 and BERK-A58394. These have all been dated to the Post Medieval period, c. 1500 to 1700 AD, mainly due to being solid, cast out of lead and with an iron attachment wire on the back. The use of wire is similar to that seen in bag seals or possibly seals suspended on wire from pottery or glass vessels. These mounts are often mistaken for Roman Lion Head mounts which tend to be conical hollow cast objects, made from copper alloy. The mount measures 29.05mm in length, 25.8mm wide and 14.3mm thick. It weighs 40.4 grams.

HESH-DEF886: MOUNT
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy lion headed mount, of probable Post Medieval date (1500-1750 AD). The mount is sub oval in plan and broadly 'D' shaped in cross section. The domed front face is decorated with a modelled lions head surrounded with a flowing mane. The detail of the face and mane have been abraded, but it is possible to identify the eyes and nose of the lion. The back of the mount is plain and undecorated and contains a deep linear ridge which may have once housed an iron attachment. The mount is a light cream colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar mounts have been recorded on the PAS database including HESH-272C18, WAW-5FF592, HAMP-063211, WILT-DA7874 and BERK-A58394. These have all been dated to the Post Medieval period, c. 1500 to 1700 AD, mainly due to being solid, cast out of lead and with an iron attachment wire on the back. The use of wire is similar to that seen in bag seals or possibly seals suspended on wire from pottery or glass vessels. These mounts are often mistaken for Roman Lion Head mounts which tend to be conical hollow cast objects, made from copper alloy. The mount measures 23.9mm in length, 22.1mm wide and 9.1mm thick. It weighs 20.8 grams.

HESH-DEEF72: STRAP FITTING
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1600-1700). The strap fitting is sub oval in plan and flat in profile. The front face comprises a circle divided by a vertical cross that has arms that extend beyond the outer edge. Two opposing arms extend to a rounded knop and the opposing two arms are finished with a trefoil knop. The front face is decorated with a series of pellets inside the circle and on the inner cross. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast circular projections that extend from either end of the fitting; both of these are distorted terminating in blunt points - in antiquity they would probably have been bent hooks that have since been broken. These hooks would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid-green - brown colour with an abraded patina that covers all surfaces. Similar examples of strap fittings can be seen in Read (2001 p: 34 nos273-275). The fitting measures 26.2mm length, 19.9mm width, is 2.01mm thick and the mount weighs 2.7 grams. Read, B. (2001) Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, Volume 1. Langport, Portcullis Publishing.

HESH-DEE6F9: STRAP FITTING
An incomplete possible strapfitting of probable medieval date dating circa (AD 1250-1500). The object may also be a harness pendant or a hinged fitting.The objectconsists of two sub rectangular plates held together at the upper edge by a hinge fitting. One plate is shorter than the other and is decorated with a single incised horizontal rib running across the centre of the plate. Below the rib the decoration is a number of small incised lines transversing the lower edge. The other plate hangs lower than the other and does not appear to contain any decoration. A soil imbedded corrosion product covers the object and it is has dark green to brown in patina. The fragment measures 32.7mm length, 8.8mm width is 2.3mm thick and weighs 5.04 grams.

HESH-DD88E4: BUTTON
A complete Post Medieval button, dating to the 18th century. The button is sub circular in plan with two pierced two pierced holes on the upper edge. These are either side of a central projecting loop or fastener.The button weighs 5 grams and measures 19.9 mm in diameter and is 17.9 mm thick. Similar examples can be seen in Bailey (2004:p.78 fig 9.344. Bailey, G. (2004) Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-AD1840. Witham, Greenlight Publishing.

HESH-DD382F: BOOK FITTING
A copper alloy possible book fitting of probable early Post Medieval date circa (AD 1500-1650). This cast mount is sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting consists of a flat sub-rectangular section with an expanded stepped end on two opposing edges. Theopposing edges contain a single pierced circular hole. Either side of the pierced hole is a smaller circular indentation. At one of the opposing edges, the edge is curved and contains a sub-rectangular pierced hole below the circular pierced hole. The central flat section of the fitting is decorated with four vertical incised ribs. The object has an uneven patina which alters from mid-dark green and purple -red. Margeson (1993) suggests these book fittings are of 16th century date. This book fitting would have been riveted in position with a sprung back plate and then a hook on the other side of the book to keep it closed. The object has a length of 65.6mm, width: 27.1mm, thickness: 2.8mm, weight: 22.8 grams. Margeson (1993) Norwich Households. East Anglian Archaeology. Report No.58. Norwich, The Norwich Survey.

HESH-DAB3A2: LEAF ARROWHEAD
A complete leaf shaped flint arrowhead of probable earlier Neolithic date (4000 - 2700 BC). The arrowhead is ogival / lentoid (a diamond shaped lozenge) in plan and lentoid in cross section. The arrowhead has been knapped from a light-cream to brown flint which is opaque in places. Both faces of the flint show invasive, scaled, low angled retouch. The dorsal face has scaled diagonal flaking across the entire surface. The ventral face also has scaled flaking which has a greater concentration around the proximal end. The lower edge on one side was possible broken in antiquity and then re-touched due to this one side missing part of its rounded end and having small neat abrupt retouch along its edge. Similar examples have been discovered at Bayston Hill, Shropshire (HESH-ED8357) and The Wyre Forest, Worcestershire (WAW-777BF3). Butler (2005) suggests that leaf shaped arrowheads are commonly associated with early Neolithic pottery and early and middle Neolithic monuments such as causewayed enclosures and long barrows. The arrowhead measures 32.3mm length, 19.6mm width, is 2.6mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams. Butler, C. (2005) Prehistoric Flintwork. Stroud, Tempus Publishing Ltd.

HESH-DA3AAE: SPINDLE WHORL
A siltstone spindle whorl of probable Roman to later Post Medieval date (43 - 1700 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. There is a pierced hole through the whorl that has been placed in the centre and is straight. The hole measures 8.1mm in diameter. The whorl is undecorated and the edges are worn and slightly abraded in places. The outer edge is slightly bevelled. The whorl is a light brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The regularity of the pierced hole would, in my opinion, indicate a later date. A parallel can be found on the database discovered in the parish of Edvin Loach and Saltmarshe, Herefordshire (HESH-4D6BF8) and also from Lindridge, in the district of the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (HESH-5CD545). The spindle whorl measures 29.5mm diameter, and is 12.7mm thick. It weighs 15.7 grams.

NMGW-378AFD: BROOCH
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of T-shaped type and of 1st or 2nd century AD date The brooch in incomplete, missing the pin, chain-loop and catch (with a surviving length of 40.1mm, a surviving depth of 11.6mm and a weight of 6.5g). The missing pin was hinged within tubular wings, now truncated (with a surviving width of 21.3mm) with a copper alloy axis bar. The wings are of D-shaped section (4.7mm x 4.2mm) and were decorated on the fronts but now largely lost through corrosion but with a vertical rib near the terminal. At the head is the stub of an integral chain-loop. The upper bow is of D-shaped or sub-triangular section (with a width at the head of 8.0mm and a thickness of 4.8mm) with straight sides, gradually converging to the foot. The front of the bow is decorated with two columns of three triangular cells, which would have held enamel; traces of red enamel survives in one of the cells. The mid bow has a ribbed button with any other detail now lost. The leg is of D-shaped section and nay decoration in now corroded. The foot projects to the forward slightly. The catch-plate is truncated but survives on the rear of the leg. The surface is heavily pitted and corroded with traces of a dark-brown patina and a mid-green corrosion.

NMGW-3752B3: SEAL MATRIX
Medieval lead seal matrix of 12th or 13th century date The matrix is of pointed-oval form and is near-complete but is distorted (with a distorted length of 41.6mm, a width of 26.0mm, a thickness of 2.7mm - 3.7mm and a weight of 18.3g). The rear has a lug at its apex, (giving a maximum surviving depth of 8.6mm), which does not appear to be perforated and may have broken before the perforation. There is no suggestion of a rib or similar, descending from the lug. The seal die moderately clear and has a comparatively crude inscription. The central device is geometric, comprising three vertical incised lines bisected by a single vertical line. The encircling legend reads: + S'WILLI FIL ROGERI : Seal of William Son of Roger The surface is corroded and has chipped in areas

HESH-E2FA79: SEAL MATRIX
Cast copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix of medieval date (1250-1400). The die is broadly circular with a diameter of 20.7mm. The reverse rises to a height of 35.4mm terminating in a pointed loop. The body of the matrix is a pedestal formed from six irregular tapering sides. These terminate in a double moulded band above which a trefoil shaped pointed loop extends. The loop is formed from three conjoined cast holes average diameter of each hole is 3.4mm . There are no marks on the body of the pedestal to indicate the direction of the seal face. The seal matrix weighs 23.2 grams. The die / seal face is well preserved although the edge is abraded. The central element of the seal depicts a merchants mark / monogram which is formed by a large cruciform shaped T with an conjoined R extending from one edge and two chevron marks from the other. The base of the cruciform T has a circle positioned on it and to either side are single quatrefoils. This monogram is enclosed with a tressure of four lobes and four smaller angles. Between the lobes is an inscription that reads: S RIC ARD I - CAR LCV(S?). In the inscription the S is on its side and between the I and C is a single point. The entire inscription is enclosed by a very fine incised line that echoes the external border. The design is well cut and even suggesting great care is taken and the seal is of significant quality. The matrix is of a mid-dark green colour with an even but abraded patina. The worst affected areas of abrasion are on the external edges of the matrix. From the seal matrixes size and the image it depicts, it was most likely to represent a private personal seal. This type of seal is dated to the later fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, 1350-1500 and the style of monogram can be seen on merchant seals of that period.

NMGW-DFAE04: COIN
Medieval silver coin Edward III (1327-77) penny, Durham (1351-77) 0.78g, worn, battered and incomplete

NMGW-DE4221: BUCKLE
Medieval copper alloy buckle of annular type and of mid-13th to mid-15th century date The buckle frame is circular (32.5mm external diameter, 24.7mm internal diameter and weighing 10.6g) and is of sub-circular section (3.7mm - 4.3mm diameter). Faceting on the inside of the frame may be the result of wear from a strap. There is no pin restriction on the frame. The pin is complete (with a length of 34.9mm) and has an open loop around the frame, now truncated and is narrowest at the rear of the loop, gradually widening towards the shaft (with a diameter of 9.1mm - 10.8mm and a width of 3.7mm - 4.3mm) and with a moulding at its base. The pin is of rounded, D-shaped section. The surface is corroded with a grey-green patina.

HESH-CCB98D: AMPULLA
A complete and sealed / closed cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The pilgrims' ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which is closed / sealed by crimping at the top. Where the ampulla sides flare there is are loops one on either side; one of these is broken and small scars remain. The surviving loop has an angular shape. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with cast design consisting of a crowned W whilst the reverse is decorated with a six petalled flower formed from oval / lentoid shaped hoops. The crowned W is the mark for the popular pilgrimage site for the Shrine of our lady at Walsingham, Norfolk. A large casting flaw crosses through the centre of one face and trimmed casting flashes can be seen around the edge of the flask.The ampulla is a mid creamy grey colour with an even patina that covers the majority of surfaces. This patina has been abraded in several areas revealing a mid grey metal beneath. Ampullae were used to contain holy water, as a souvenir of a pilgrimage; they date to the 13th to 15th centuries. It has been suggested that many of these are found unconnected with religious sites (specifically in East Anglia) and it is thought that they could have been used and discarded in a religious ceremony to bless the fields. Similar examples can be seen (along with a discussion on the crowned W types) in the Salisbury Medieval Museum Catalogue (Spenser,1990: p59-60 ref 131 and 138 figs 174 and 180) The ampulla measures, 51.8mm in length (from the upper edge to the apex of the base), 29.8mm maximum width (across the base of the ampulla), and is 8.0mm thick (at the base). The ampulla weighs 36.1 grams.

HESH-A2FA7E: DEBITAGE
A secondary debitage flake of Neolithic date (3500-2200 BC). The dorsal face has multiple flake removals whilst the ventral shows a bulb or percussion and radial conchoidal ripples. The flake is broad in plan and thin in cross section. One edge has been reworked using small short stepped abrupt retouch which forms a scraping and serrated cutting edge. One edge is covered by less than 25% white grey coloured cortex. The knapped surface of the artefact is a mid grey mottled colour. The flake measures 25.1mm length, 23.8mm width, is 5.7mm thick and weighs 2.5 grams.

HESH-A2DEE4: DEBITAGE
A secondary debitage flake of Neolithic date (3500-2200 BC). The dorsal face has multiple flake removals whilst the ventral shows a bulb or percussion and radial conchoidal ripples. The flake is a pointed oval (tear drop) shape in plan and triangular in cross section. One long edge and the tip / point have been reworked using small short scaled semi-abrupt retouch; this forms a scraping and serrated cutting edge and sharpens the point which might be used for piercing / as an awl / borer. One edge is covered by less than 25% white grey coloured cortex. The knapped surface of the artefact is a mid grey mottled colour. The flake measures 28.6mm length, 25.7mm width, is 8.3mm thick and weighs 3.4 grams.

NMGW-9FF3FE: COIN
Post medieval base silver coin Edward VI (1547-53) shilling Uncertain mint and date (1548-50) 2.17g, worn and corroded

NMGW-9F5E52: COIN
Roman silver coin Antonius Pius (AD 138-61) denarius, Rome TR P XVIII (AD 154-5); COS III, Faustina standing facing right RIC240 2.10g

HESH-8E3F09: DEBITAGE
A secondary flake of debitage that has been burnt; there is no retouch or utilisation present. It is likely to be of post Mesolithic date (3500 - 500 BC). The dorsal face is covered by 100% white grey coloured cortex. The knapped surface of the artefact is a mid grey colour and is slightly crazed through heat damage. It measures 22.6mm length, 29.5mm width, is 8.2mm thick and weighs 6.7 grams.

HESH-8E21E7: BLADE
A small fragment from the upper part of a snapped long sub-rectangular bladelet of later Mesolithic or early Neolithic date (4500 - 2800 BC). The bladelet is heavily rolled and abraded; it has vertical removals on the dorsal face and conchoidal ripples on the ventral. There is no retouch present. The proximal end has the remains of a prepared knapping platform. The flint is very coarse being a light brown grey colour with slightly crystalline (cherty) structure. The bladelet measures 20.0mm length, 23.4mm width, is 8.8mm thick and weighs 4.3 grams.

HESH-8E0ECC: BLADE
A small sub-rectangular bladelet of later mesolithic date (4500 - 3500 BC). The bladelet has vertical removals on the dorsal face and conchoidal ripples on the ventral. One of the long edges on the dorsal face has been retouched with short scaled abrupt secondary working forming a serrated cutting / scraping edge. The proximal end has the remains of a prepared knapping platform. The flint is very coarse being a light brown grey colour with slightly crystalline (cherty) structure. The bladelet measures 29.0mm length, 13.6mm width, is 4.8mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams.

HESH-8DE1E3: SCRAPER (TOOL)
A square shaped wedge of reworked flint - most probably a scraper of probable Neolithic date. The scraper is formed on a snapped blade like flake which is a faceted D shape in cross section. The dorsal face has a series of neat angular retouch around three sides; this retouch is best described as short, parallel semi-abrupt. The edges of the ventral face have also been retouched with less neat and more irregular flake facets. The flint is a dark black colour with no cortex present. In shape the flint is very similar to gun-flints of the 17th and 18th centuries; however the application and abundance of the retouch suggests a much earlier Neolithic date. The scraper measures 15.8mm in length, 15.2mm width, is 5.7mm thick and weighs 2.1 grams.

HESH-8DAF05: CORE
An irregular fragment of secondary debitage - most probably from a core of irregular shape. The debitage has two small prepared platforms from small regular flakes have been taken. These platforms are at opposite ends of the debitage. The flint is a dark black colour with a large area of milky white cortex on one face. The flint has been heavily rolled in the ploughsoil and all surfaces are abraded. The core measures 44.4mm in length, 19.1mm width, is 21.4mm thick and weighs 14.2 grams.

HESH-8D9D45: CORE
A pyramidal (cone shaped) core dating to the later Mesolithic period (6500 - 3500 BC). The core is triangular in profile and irregular in plan. A single distinct dressed knapping platform is present and there are several areas of multiple blade removals in a single direction .The flint is a dark black colour with an area of milky white cortex on one edge. The flint has been heavily rolled in the ploughsoil and all surfaces are abraded. The core measures 19.7mm in length, 26.9mm width, is 18.1mm thick and weighs 12.3 grams.

HESH-4F0347: SCRAPER (TOOL)
A flint scraper formed on a piece of secondary debitage / waste flake (from the second phase of tool making). The tool dates from the later Neolithic or possibly the Early Bronze Age periods (2900-2100 BC) and is formed from a squat rectangular flake of relatively high quality flint. In profile and in cross section it is D shaped. The ventral face shows conchoidal ripples a point and bulb of percussion . The dorsal face has a number of irregular and regular flake scars - as well as a single large area of cortex. The edges have been retouched with short sub-parallel semi-abrupt retouch forming a irregular cutting edge along the long sides. This retouch has also been applied on the ventral face but less regularly. The flint is a mid grey with light grey inclusions; the cortex is a white grey colour. This scraper measures 29.7mm length, 20.1mm width, is 9.6mm thick and weighs 6.3 grams.

HESH-24E774: BUCKLE
Cast copper alloy annular buckle (or possibly a 'ring' brooch) of medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The buckle is sub-circular (slightly oval) in plan with an irregular flattened oval cross section. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fitted. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. There is no evidence for any incised or applied decoration present on the frame of the buckle. The pin is complete and relatively large. It is attached to the buckle by a single loop which has been folded to secure the join. At the junction between the body and loop of the pin a small cast decorative bar is present. The pin is sub-rectangular in plan and tapers to a rounded point. It is D shaped in cross section. The buckle frame and pin are a mid green colour with a polished but slightly abraded patina. The patina has been abraded by movement in the ploughsoil and this has also slightly distorted / twisted the frame. Similar buckles have been recorded from excavations in London (Egan and Pritchard: Dress accessories 1150-1450). Egan and Pritchard argue that the difference between a brooch and buckle is that the former has a constriction in the frame. Using this criteria then this example would be classed as an annular buckle, however, the distinction between the classes as Egan and Pritchard suggest is unclear. The brooch measures 35.7mm in diameter (external) and is 2.1mm thick. The internal diameter of brooch is 29.8mm and the frame is 3.4mm wide. The pin measures 43.1mm length, 3.0mm width and is 3.6mm thick. The brooch weighs 8.1 grams.

NMGW-22E2A4: COIN
Medieval silver coin Short Cross cut farthing Probably Class 5-6 (c. 1205-15) [ ], London 0.30g

NMGW-0CC468: BALANCE
Medieval copper alloy balance of folding beam type and probably of 13th to 15th century date. The balance is near-complete, missing the central suspension loop and both scale pans and is now corroded with both arms extended upwards (with an original length across the beam of approximately 250mm and a weight of 53.3g). The stubs of the integral suspension loop survives at the centre (7mm wide). There is a central perforation through the beam (with a diameter of 3.9mm) and the central beam is of oval section, narrowing slightly to the hinges (with a length of 53.3mm). No decoration is evident on the central beam. The arms are circular-sectioned with a larger diameter near the centre (of 6.5mm and 3.5mm at their terminals and with lengths of 110.7mm and 110.2mm). There are decorative mouldings of sub-square section near the centre and at the terminals. The mouldings were enhanced with a ring-and-dot on each face but now corroded. Both terminal loops (with a diameter of 2.2mm) survive but the suspended scale pans have been lost. The surface is heavily-corroded with remnants of a dark-green patina and areas of coarse-sandy deposits encrusted on the surface. Copper alloy balances, both rigid and folding have been recovered from excavations of numerous medieval sites, and may have been used for person commercial transactions (Margeson, 1993, p. 204) . The balance could be closely paralleled with an incomplete example found at Salisbury, which has a similar decorative pattern on the arms and has been dated to the mid-13th century (Saunders, 2001, p. 120, 129 no. 5) . 1. Margeson, S., 1993; Norwich Households: The Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-1978; East Anglian Archaeology Report No. 58, 1993 2. Saunders, P (ed.). 2001. Medieval Catalogue Part 3. Salisbury and Wiltshire Museum, Wiltshire.

HESH-F9BBC9: BUTTON
A post-medieval cast copper alloy button with enamel decoration and integral shank of the 'Stuart enamel' type dated c. AD 1600-1700. The button is circular in plan with a convex front and a concave back. In cross section it is D shaped. A geometric pattern on the front face is applied in the cloisonné style but is poorly preserved. The design consists of a large raised central boss from which extend four pentagonal cells filled with opposing white and turquoise glass / enamel: between the angles of the pentagonals are triangular wedges of dark blue / black coloured glass. This central design is enclosed within a ring of pellets which divide the central pattern from the exterior one. The exterior design / edge is poorly preserved it seems to be decorated with paired triangular cells that form a pelta shape filled with either white or turquoise enamel and are separated by small black enamel lozenges. The arrangement of the coloured cells opposes the colours in the central design; i.e. the turquoise central pentagon is opposite to the white coloured enamel pelta. The reverse face is plain and undecorated from the centre a rectangular shank extends; the terminal is pierced by a central drilled hole at which point it is broken. The metal of the button is heavily abraded and corroded being a greenish brown colour. The button measures 24.7mm in diameter, is 8.2mm thick including the shank and 6.5mm excluding it; it weighs 6.7 grams. Laura Burnett (FLO Somerset and researcher in post medieval enamels) comments: Other similarly decorated buttons recorded on the PAS have a wide range of designs including zoomorphic (e.g. BH-DEE512) and, most commonly, flower designs (e.g. CORN-87AA74). Read (2010: 53-6) illustrates a range of similar buttons. Enamel decorated buttons were made by a brass foundry based in London specialising in enamels and this blue (and white) are the typical colours used (cf LANCUM-B0D5C3 for a discussion). While more elaborate product of this industry (previously known as Surrey Enamels) have been published (Blair 2005 and 2006) simpler, smaller items such as these buttons are currently being researched as more examples have come to light through the PAS. Read (ibid: 44) suggests a mid 17th century day for this material.

NMGW-F6B00E: COIN
Medieval silver coin Edward I-II (1272-1307-27) penny, London Class 10cf3a (c. 1307-9) 1.29g

NMGW-F630BB: BUCKLE
Medieval copper alloy oval framed buckle with roller, probably of 14th or 15th century date The buckle frame is fragmentary, represented by the outside edge and part of the sides only (with a surviving length of 10.4mm, a surviving width of 23.2mm and a weight of 3.4g). The outside edge of the frame is ornate and is of circular section (6.0mm diameter at the ends). The centre is narrowed to accommodate a separate sheet copper alloy roller (10.2mm wide and 6.1mm diameter). The roller was enhanced with pairs of incised lines, now corroded and mostly lost. The sides of the frame were curved and of oval section (3mm wide and 2.6mm thick). The buckle frame has a grey-green surface patina while the roller has a dark-green patina. The buckle fragment can be closely paralleled with an example excavated from London (Egan & Pritchard, 1991, p 74, no. 301) and recovered from a mid to late 14th century context. ~~ Egan G. & Pritchard F. 1991; Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3; Dress Accessories; Museum Of London

NMGW-F6135E: FASTENING
Hemispherical copper alloy terminal, possibly a terminal from a button-and-loop fastener, possibly of 2nd century AD date The fragmentary object comprises a cast convex circular head (of 15.5mm diameter, a depth of 9.7mm and with a weight of 10.9g) and an integral rectangular-sectioned shank (5.9mm x 4.3mm), projecting from the rim of the head. The head is hollowed on the underside (with a depth of 2.6mm) and is as-cast. The shank has a near-perpendicular turn and has broken immediately after the bend (with rise above the head of 5.8mm). There is no applied decoration evident on the head or shank. The surface has a dark-brown patina with areas of bright-green corrosion. The fragmentary state of the object makes any identification speculative but the form is consistent with button-and-loop fasteners of Roman period date. If correct, then the fastener would conform to Wild's (1970, p 140) Type IV, with a suggested date within the second century AD.

WILT-653F46: WHISTLE
A post-medieval lead alloy whistle, of a type described as a 'police whistle'. The whistle is circular in cross section (14.21mm in diameter). The mouth of the whistle, which is an open ring (10.7mm in diameter), tapers upwards towards a collar, and from there the main body of the whistle (35.19mm in length, including the collars) joins another collar, tapering away to a ring at the top. There are two sound-hole openings just above the collar. The body (57.50mm overall) is undecorated A number of whistles have been recorded by the PAS, however a direct parallel has not been found. It is likely that the dating of this whistle falls within the period 1500-1800.

NMGW-C07726: COIN
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) penny, London Privy mark: possibly crosslets (1560-1) 0.44g, corroded and clipped

NMGW-BBCBAD: COIN
Medieval silver coin Henry III 'Long Cross' cut farthing [ ]NLV[ ]; - , London Uncertain class but after 1248 0.19g

WAW-AEB00B: COIN
Post Medieval coin: Elizabeth I (1558-1603), halfgroat, minted in London, between 1587 and 1590. Crescent initial mark. North No. 2016

NMGW-05C915: COIN
Medieval silver coin Henry III Short Cross penny Class 7a; Abel, London (c. 1217-22) 1.36g

NMGW-97DFAA: COIN
Roman copper alloy coin Irregular copper as or dupondius imitating an issue Augustus or Tiberius, Lyon mint (c. AD 9-14) 5.21g

NMGW-C7BB5B: BROOCH
The brooch is incomplete, missing the spring and catch-plate (with a length of 58.0mm, a surviving depth of 23.5mm and a weight of 17.2g). The missing spring was secured around a central, pierced lug with the chord beneath and the rear of the head is concave. The trumpet-head is oval (15.2mm high and 16.5mm wide) and there is some damage to its apex, which is undecorated and possibly originally incorporated an integral chain-loop. The upper-bow is of D-shaped section and has cast decoration comprising a trumpet-scroll on each side. At the centre is a double rib, flanked by ribs emanating from the trumpet-scrolls. It is possible that the mouldings on the upper-bow are representative of a stylised animal head, possibly a horse or similar. The mid-bow has a button of disc form (12.0mm wide and 10.4mm deep), enhanced with a notched central rib. Notched ribs also divide the button from the upper-bow and leg. All three ribs continue on the rear of the bow. The leg is near-straight and is of triangular section, with straight convergent sides. The leg appears to have had a linear central rib, enhanced with a central groove and each side is decorated with an undulating rib, defining sub-triangular cells against a rib on the rear side. The base of the leg is defined by a further knurled rib, which again continues on the rear. The catch-plate is largely lost and survives as a flange at the centre of the rear of the leg. The foot is of knobbed form (9.5mm diameter) and the underside has a central pellet. The surface has a mid to dark-green patina.

GLO-721365: SPEARHEAD
Copper alloy socketed spearhead that dates to the middle Bronze Age. The blade of the spearhead is leaf/lozenge-shaped with blades that gently angle inwards from an expanded midsection. Running down the centre of the blades is a triangular cross-section spine on both sides. Towards the edge of one blade, in the middle where it is at its widest point, is a drilled hole, this hole has been drilled from both directions, resulting in it having an hour-glass shape profile. The socket has a circular cross-section and expands from the base of the blades Some of the lower portion or the socket ostruncated, although remains of the rivet holes are still visible towards the base.

WAW-3A656E: BEAD
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.

WAW-3A46B7: STRAP END
Medieval (mid 14th-century to mid 15th centuries) incomplete strap end spacer: The copper alloy spacer has a decorative knop in the form of an acorn with a collar below. Integral to the collar is the portion ofthe spacer which is positioned within the two plates of the strap end. This portion has a perforated disc with two arms protruding from the opposite edge to the knop. The arms are incomplete. The surface of the strap end on the knop has a well developed dark green coloured patina, whereas the rest of the spacer has a matte, mottled dark grey coloured surface. It measures 35.78mm long, 13.78mm wide, 2.97mm thick and weighs 2.23g. This strap-end is a composite strap end with a forked spacer. Egan and Pritchard (2002), illustrate similar strap ends, Nos. 651-652 which date from the mid 14th-century to mid 15th centuries. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 2002 Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 (Medieval finds from Excavations in London) London: Boydell Press

WAW-39597B: COIN
Medieval coin: penny of a ruler from Edward III to Richard III minted in the period between 1327 and 1485. The legend has been clipped off the flan.

NMGW-347DB5: COIN
Medieval gold coin Edward III (1327-77) quarter -noble, London Series G(F) reverse: pellets either side of upper lys (c. 1356-61) North 1191 1.88g, bent

WAW-F6B817: COIN
Medieval coin: silver penny, probably of Edward I minted in London mint between 1279 and 1307.

WAW-E150AE: VESSEL
A Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid 19th centuries) cooking vessel leg: In plan the leg is an elongated triangle with the tip forming the foot. The upper terminal has obliquely angled sides which have broken edge, and the actual surface is smooth and forms the interior surface of the vessel. In section the leg is sub-triangular with the back face being concave. The outer face has two vertical ridges as decoration. The surface has a mottled mid to dark green patina with patches of a carbon build up. The interior surface is a shiny mid grey colour. The leg measures 49.86mm tall, 35.54mm wide and 23.33mm thick. It weighs 118.04g. It is uncertain what type of vessel this leg comes from, but Egan (1998) comments that commonly used cooking vessels in the Medieval period include skillets, ewers, and cauldrons. According to Butler, Green and Payne (2009), "From about AD 1100, cast copper alloy vessels...were commonly used for down hearth cooking, with the vessel sitting among the embers or suspended over the fire. All but the poorest medieval or post-medieval households would have had at least one metal cooking vessel....These vessels gradually passed out of use between 1700 and 1850, superseded by cast iron pots...". Butler, R., Green, C. and Payne, N. 2009 'Cast copper-alloy cooking vessels' Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 41 Egan G. 1998 The Medieval Household Daily Living c. 1150-c.1450 Museum of London, London, The Stationary Office

GLO-B68146: VESSEL
Copper alloy looped handle 'escutcheon' from the rim of a roman vessel. This is an elongated teardrop shape that has a globular terminal at its point. A loop projects upwards from the rounded terminal of the teardrop, this loop is truncated at its apex.