Record ID: WMID-C1BA25
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead object, most likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object consists of a strip of lead which is L shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It would have been T-shaped in plan, but one arm has been folded over to the back of the object. The front face is worn, but does have some relief decoration present, consisting of a raised border and pellets. The reverse is partially covered by the folded arm, but a raised line and two incised lines are present. The object is grey / brown in colour and has an uneven surface patina.  …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84894E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub square lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in shape. One corner has a circular indentation for attachement. The front exhibits decoration consisting of: five rounded pellets in the centre, in a cross design, within an arched tressure, all within a lozenge shaped cartouche. The reverse has a raised cross design. The corners are rounded. It measures 17.6mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g.  Th…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-EA0444
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object dating from the Bronze Age period onwards (c.2000 BC-AD 1700). The object is circular with a flattened face to both sides, the edge is rounded. One face presents a deep and wide pointed oval shaped groove through the centre. The opposite face presents a broadly circular impression in the centre. The object is otherwise undecorated and a has a worn and pitted xurface with patches of bright green corrosion. Dimensions: Diameter 22.9mm; thickness 9.3mm; weight 18.86g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-476A5D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy unidentified object of Post Medieval to Modern date. The object consists of a solid cylindrical shape that has two terminals. One terminal flares outwards creating a hollow oval shaped lip. A couple of decorative collars are on the flare. The other terminal has a thick collar and a rounded knop underneath which ends at a flat solid base.  The object has a grey even surface patina.  Measurements: length 46.1mm, max width 14mm, thickness 5.4mm, weight 13 grams.  The object could be a toy horses leg due to the thick collared terminal which does have similar…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FCF115
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object dating to the Post Medieval period (AD 1500-1700). The object is circular in plan (30.7mm diameter) and has a large circular perforation at the centre (internal diameter 18.1mm). The inside edge is domed with a decorative incised concentric line. On one side of the outer edge of the circle is a trefoil/fleur de lys projection, formed of two small circles, both with a central perforation and a small circular knop sticking out between the two circles. On the opposite side is an integral sub rectangular projection with a decorati…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F17424
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object of Post Medieval date (c. 18th to 19th centuries AD).  The object is broadly T-shape in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The main body starts at a worn flat break (15.7mm in width) and then flares outwards at the top of the sides into short and curved protruding arms (19.9mm in length). At the apex is a broadly triangular protrusion. The front and back of the object are decorated with a moulded vertical rib at the centre and then repeated leaf decoration on both sides of the rib. At the bottom of the arms is a lipped groove.&nbs…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-780342
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object dating possibly from the late medieval to Post Medieval period (1400-1700), possible being a furniture or leather mount, or a book cover fitting. The object is long and slender in construction, with a knop at the central point of its wider end, which is irregular in shape, suggesting that it is incomplete, and above this is a copper-alloy rivet, where it once would have been attached to an object. Above the rivet is a crease approximately 4mm deep, and smooth in appearance, suggesting that at this point the object was folded around an object. The&…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-48C122
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead triangular object, of unknown date. The object is triangular in shape and D-shaped in cross section. The base is slightly curved and has a sub-circular hole at its centre. The reverse is mostly flat with a sub-oval indentation. The object is cream coloured with an even surface patina.  Measurements: length 29.7mm, width at base 16 mm, width at the top 3.3mm, thickness 6.4mm, weight 13.5 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-23A785
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and form, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is cylindrical in shape. The ends are incomplete. Along the length of the body, are longituditual ridges, with possible zig zag decoration between them. It has a length of 19.5 mm, is 11.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22C0D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1650). The object is flat, and irregular in shape. It is probably the left hand corner of an object, possibly a buckle frame. It has an openwork centre, consisting of a circle and an teardrop shape, now joined but originally separated by a bar. The outer edges of each shape are bevelled. The right hand edge is incomplete and is the broken edge of a circle. The outer edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat. It measures 21.7 mm in length, 24.6 mm wide and 3.1…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A62F33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete uncertain copper alloy artefact, possibly a spoon handle, of uncertain dating,possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 25% of the possible spoon is present, consisting of part of the handle and potentially part of the 'dog-leg' junction between handle and spoon. The 'dog-leg' consists of two curved sections, with three points of potential contact to the bowl. The handle is rectangular and tapers to a blunt point. It measures 50.9 mm in length, 18.4 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The artefact is a dark grey colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A9E3B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is rectangular in shape, with a circular cross section. It has a circular terminal with a square central hole (internal diameter 6.3 mm by 5.8 mm), with a rectangular slot coming off one side. This end is hollow to a depth of 13.9 mm. The middle part is cylindrical, and then it curves down and flattens out. This terminal exhibits a patinated break. Lots of scars or V shaped removals are present all over the surface. It measures 35.4 mm in lengt…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A6063
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). The object is irregularly shaped, with a bulbous end and a narrow end. Patinated post-depositional damage has affected most surfaces. It measures 20.7 mm in length, 7.3 mm maximum width, and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The object is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of the majority of the original surface. This object may be part of a Roman hair pin or brooch but …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-79D230
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. Both long edges are complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along both long edges. Both upper and lower surfaces are smooth. The curvature is consistent with a 1 cm rim diameter and 50% of the rim is present. It measure 11.3 mm in length, 16.1 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-791387
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. The lower edge is complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along the lower edge. The outer surface is smooth, the inner rough and unpolished. The curvature is consistent with a 3 cm rim diameter and 20% of the rim is present. It measure 13.5 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.  The…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-295788
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object, possibly a modified coin of Modern date (c. AD 1800 onwards). The object is broadly circular in plan with a rough thick rim. Both sides of the object are recessed to a flat disk shape, which could potentially be a coin. But no decoration is present to confirm. The object has a dark green mottled patina on all surfaces.  Measurements: external diameter 23.1mm, internal diameter 19.3mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight 7.9 grams. 
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D85BC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow white metal terminal, probably depicting a snake head, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The terminal is sub rectangular in shape. On the front, It has two bulbous areas at the top, with an almost heart shaped top edge. Beneath this is a rectangular ridged area. The reverse is flat, with no decoration and a slight depression at the top. It is hollow. The object has been crimped around the edge. It measures 14.2 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The object is a mid to dark grey colour, with an uneven surface patina.…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F19A52
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver piece of decoration, possibly a finial from an object which has been presumably been flattened during antiquity. The object comprises of two plates of silver which are connected via a knop at the top of the piece. The front face is decorated with a naturalistic acorn and leaves, the back face is plain. It measures 26.7 mm in length, 9.3 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g.  The style of decoration for the finial is Victorian, and so the artefact will be of 18th to 19th Century in dating. As it is less than 300 years old, it falls outside of the remit of the T…
Created on: Sunday 18th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7560F8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin sheet of either gold, or gold plated metal which is wrapped around an iron component. The sheet is decorated by sets of parallel indentations which run along the surface in a diagonal direction. The decoration appears to have been machined. Though the purpose / function of this object is not immediately clear, its style of manufacture indicates a modern date. It may have been a component of a bespoke Victorian writing implement such as a fountain pen. It has been described as non-diagnostic for the Bronze Age, Roman, Medieval and Post-Medieval per…
Created on: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F080CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a flat sheet metal loop, with ends secured through a square sheet metal plate. Each end has been folded back onto itself. One end has been squared off, the other is more triangular. The loop is no longer circular in shape, more sub oval.  It measures 26.8 mm in length, 30.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. The loop is 1.4 mm thick. The square sheet piece measures 12.3 mm by 13.6 mm and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The artefact is a dark green …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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