Record ID: NMGW-3F96A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 4 reales coin of Phillip III to Phillip IV of Spain, dated shield type, minted in Potosi 1617-1652.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-3F6ACC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 4 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3F5D2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 4 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico c. 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-3F3277
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post-medieval 8 reales coin of Phillip II to Charles II of Spain, shield type, minted in Mexico c. 1572-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C13E49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman sestertius of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 121-123 (Reece Period 6). P M TR P COS III // VIRT AVG / S C (in field) reverse type, depicting Virtus standing left, resting foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear. Mint of Rome. RIC II, Part 3 (second edition) Hadrian 652.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-B2A3EB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle of D-shaped type probably of late medieval or early post medieval date, c. 15th -16th century The cast buckle frame is complete and is comparatively large (with an overall length of 60.1mm, an overall width of 53.4mm and a weight of 38.3g) but the pin and any associated plate is missing. The frame is convex and of flat to shallow D-shaped section (2.8mm -3.2mm thick), which gradually widens towards the outside edge (with a width near the bar of 9.2mm and a maximum width of 18.6mm). The centre of the outside edge and the ends of the bars are decorated with prot…
Created on: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-510BBA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Trumpet type and with zoomorphic and inlaid decoration, probably of 2nd century AD date The cast brooch is incomplete, missing the spring and catch (with a length of 47.2mm, a depth of 20.4mm and a weight of 6.3g). The missing spring mechanism was secured around a single pierced lug at the centre of the rear of the head (5.0mm high), now eroded to widen the perforation (with a diameter of 4.0mm). At the apex of the head is an integral retaining pin for the spring. The trumpet head is sub-triangular (11.8mm wide and 10.6mm long, including the retaining …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: HESH-6AEFDD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy 'S'-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650 - AD 1900). The two terminals are in the form of a snakes head and tail. The head is turned back to form a loop whilst the tail is open forming the hook. The central part of the fitting has punched decoration comprising C shaped stamps which overlap applied by hand rather than machine. This is applied to both faces and represent scales. The fitting is a mid - red brown colour with an abraded patina, traces of white metal tinning are also present. Similar examples are illustrated in Gordon…
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-6A21CD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight with integrally cast loop of probable medieval or post medieval date (1250 - 1700). The weight is broadly cylindrical. The loop formed by two wedges being cut away leaving a rectangular sectioned projection - a drilled hiole is present but is somewhat elliptical probably through wear (diameter 3.2mm). There seems to be no decoration present. The weight is a mid grey cream colour with a good relatively unabraded patina. Where abrasion has occurred this has revealed the grey metal beneath. There is no evidence of corrosion products. The weight has a mass of 1 1/2 …
Created on: Thursday 21st November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EEC142
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy uniface token of post medieval date. The upper face of the token is decorated eight raised ribs which expand from the mid-point of the token forming an irregular overlapping cross and saltire shape. Between some of the ribs are single pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated although it does has a slight circumferential ridge. The metal is a mid cream grey colour with a well formed surface patina. Diameter: 28.2mm thickness: 2.4mm Weight: 5.62 grams
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE9407
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date (1250 - 1700). The weight is irregular in plan being broadly oval in shape with a D shaped cross section. Neither face or sides are decorated. The centre of the weight is pierced, the hole is oval shaped with a maximum diameter of 11.2mm. The weight is a mid grey colour with a relatively even and corroded patina that covers all surfaces. A light active powdery corrosion product is present on all surfaces. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found; it is more likely to be a suspended weight for …
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE8733
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragmnet from a heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl fragment is heavily distorted through movement - originally it would have been broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it is now C shaped and the two broken edges are heavily eroded. Both faces of the whorl are decorated - but the design is lost. The spindle whorl has a cream - mid-grey coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such a…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE59F0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.0mm. The hole of this whorl is choked with fired white clay and as such should be considered to be unfinished or an example of waste from the casting / production process. As such its survival is highly unusual a…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EE3ABE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.8mm. Both faces are decorated - tbut the design is lost. 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 pre…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-EDCCB8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded and eroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD1200 -1600). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 10.7mm. Both faces are decorated - the upper has radiating lines from a central hole creating rectangular panels; whilst the lower is worn but shows regularly spaced pellets and raised ribs. The spindle whorl has a…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-ED5346
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from the lower leg or foot of a copper alloy vessel probably a cauldron or skillet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). The foot is a tapering rectangular shape in plan and rectangular D shaped in cross section. Both the top of the foot and the base are lost through old breaks . A large prominanet D shaped rib runs along the external face of the foot. It is a mid-brown green colour with an even patina. This patina has been abraded in several places, probably through movement in the soil. The external faces have a black sooted colour / surface. On the brea…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-ED273C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leg or foot from a copper alloy vessel probably a cauldron or skillet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). The foot is a tapering rectangular shape in plan and D shaped in cross section. The upper edge of the foot is broken but although the break is unabraded it is patinated suggesting the damage occured prior to deposition. Below the break is a transverse bar / thickneing beneath which the foot tapers. The angle of the leg, when the foot is placed on a horizontal surface, is approximately 75°. The base of the foot is rounded. The leg has a mid-brown green colour…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-94C54B
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy jetton French (Danphiné) of late 15th to early 16th century date but probably of German manufacture Cf Barnard pls VI.58 and VII.59 Corroded
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-94A0A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver coin Edward I (1272-1307) penny, London Class 10ab6 (c. 1305) 1.37g, has been folded
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-935CBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver coin Short Cross penny, mis-struck but probably Class 7; mint and moneyer uncertain 1.27g 1967 2016.103.3 Glamorgan, West Ilston SS53679110 Short Cross penny 7? uncertain 1.27 mis-struck S. Sell (Steve Rees) 9.v.16 HMDC 2/16
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-933B55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy coin France: Principality of Dombes; Gaston (1627-50) copper double tournois (1641) Cf Poey d'Avant III, p. 105, 5202 (but of a different date) 3.00g 1707 2016.103.2 Glamorgan, West Swansea Bay Dombes Gaston double tournois 1641 cf. P d'A III, p.105, 5202 3.00 S. Sell (Gary May) 9.v.16 HMDC 2/16
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-932BC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy coin Spanish Netherlands, Brabant copper liard, 16[ ] Either Philip IV (1621-65) or Charles (1665-1700) 1.60g, corroded 1706 2016.103.1 Glamorgan, West Swansea Bay Brabant Philip IV/Charles liard 16[ ] 1.60 corroded S. Sell (Gary May) 9.v.16 HMDC 2/16
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-837CE6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Description The reported object is a silver decorative ring with a circular bezel with retains three small fragments of pink stone set in mastic. The band is decorated with a transverse band of decoration (?floral, very worn) at junction with the bezel, and pairs of incised lines on each side of the hoop flanking a worn single pellet line around its circumference In terms of design and style of the iconography, the ring belongs to the late fifteenth- to early sixteenth century (the shoulder design being typical). The drum-shaped bezel occurs as early as the twelfth century (…
Created on: Monday 5th August 2019
Last updated: Saturday 29th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-34C32C
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Descriptions Socketed axe fragment Dimensions: surviving length 24.5mm; surviving width 50.8mm; width at break 42.0mm; thickness at break 12mm; weight 54.8g. This is the lower blade and cutting edge of a socketed axe, broken across the internal socket aperture in antiquity. The cutting edge is worn and damaged so the original edge no longer survives, but curved shape and the curved expanding nature of the sides suggest it may have originally possessed slightly flared tips. The incomplete nature of this axe means it cannot be definitely assigned a type. The break has occ…
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th September 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-4811C9
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age dirk of Penard or Wallington metalworking Industry, dated to c. 1300 - 1000BC The cast dirk is complete but now distorted across the mid blade (with a distorted length of 282mm, a straightened length of approximately 288mm and a weight of 94.4g). The butt is flat-topped, slightly angled (23.0mm wide and 1.8mm thick). There are two rivet notches beneath the butt and on the sides (of 8.5mm diameter, with their midpoints 9.6mm beneath the butt and giving a minimum butt width of 17.5mm). There is no clear hilt mark but there is the suggestion of a curving mark from the …
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DYFED-CC4BA7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete decorated shoe buckle made from pinchbeck. The buckle is sub rectangular in shape, and is curved in order to fit a shoe. The central pin of the buckle is missing. The reverse of the buckle is smooth with no decoration. The buckle is highly decorated with lozenge shapes, curves and groups of 4 pellets. Overall the buckle is in good condition. Date is thought to be 18th or 19th century. The buckle weighs 14.3g and is 50mm in length by 39mm in width.
Created on: Friday 21st June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lougher', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C7C1EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short cross penny of John (AD 1199-1216) struck by Abel at the mint in London - most probably class 6c1 (1215-1216) North: 976/1
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C78EB7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy post medieval belt hook / strap fitting AD 1450 - 1650. The plate is heavily corroded and eroded and much detail has been lost. The strap fitting is broadly triangular in form - from the lower edge projects a blunt ended hook which has been cast in one piece and rolled to shape its current form. The external edges of the plate of the mount are segmented with a series of small rounded knop-like projections. At the upper edge is a single D shaped pierced hole (6.2,, x 3.3mm). From the upper edge a small tab like projection extends - this may have formed another sligh…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Port Eynon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C6E050
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Blade fragment from either a spear or possibly a rapier of middle-late bronze age date (c. 1450 - 800 BC). The blade is relatively undiagnostic and is most likely from a spear. It is triangular in plan with a lentoid cross section across the blade. Remains of a high mi-rib is present and this would have given strength to the blade when used. The fragment has been rolled in the ploughsoil and the long edges have been removed. It is possible that across the break on the lower edge the remains of a slight depression can be seen - this is possibly the top of the socket (a naturally weak p…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reynoldston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C5EF28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (1553-1554) North 1973
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-73DF9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the tower of London, Initial Mark: unclear
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-73C0C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily polished and clipped silver hallf groat possibly of Elizabeth I
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-73A53E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily worn, burnt cracked and distorted groat of Henry VIII
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-739092
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn and bent half groat of Charles I
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-733315
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worn half groat of Elizabeth I - inital mark crescent: 1587-1590
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-BB82A7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy / bronze ribbed socketed axe of later Bronze Age / Ewart Park date (950-750 BC). The axe is incomplete it has lost a large suction of one side including the mouth / socket. Within the axe is a large substantial wooden haft which is fiberous in nature and relatively well preserved. The axe is relatively robust and would originally have had a square shaped mouth. The casting jets on the top have been trimmed from the only surviving element - it is highly likely that there were originally four runners - arranged in the South Wales Type. The sides of the …
Created on: Monday 26th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8479B4
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy machine cast medal - Victory Medal The medal is heavily eroded and corroded - almost all detals are lost. Obverse: Winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand Reverse: [THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919] in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath Edge: inscription lost Information from the Imperial War Museum: The Allied Victory Medal (1914-1919) The Allies each issued their own bronze victory medal but with a similar design, equivalent wording and …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-844F14
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy machine cast medal - 1914 Star / Mons Star: Front face: A four-pointed star crowned with central wreath around crossed swords; the Royal monogram GV appears at base of wreath. A suspension loop at top, integrally cast. A central scroll reads: Aug / 1914 / Nov On the reverse, on three lines, the stamped inscription: 7218 / PTE M. T. EVANS / 2/ WELSH R. Length: 61.8mm, Width: 43.9mm, Thickness: 3.6mm, Weight: 24.31 grams. Information from the Imperial War Museum: The 1914 Star also known as the Mons Star, the medal is a bronze star with a red, white and blue …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-84326D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 - in form the weight / whorl is almost conical; it has been eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 10.7mm. The upper face is decorated with cast radiating ribs whilst the underside is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a cream - white coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-842878
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 - in form the weight / whorl is almost conical; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 8.7mm. 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 preci…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-84205C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 - in form the weight / whorl is almost conical; it has been heavily eroded in the soil. The central hole is irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.6mm. 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 preci…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8413C7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 irregular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.1mm. 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). …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-837EE1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600AD). The spindle whorl is incomplete and approximately 50% survives - originally it would have been broadly circular in plan with a bi-convex cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it measures 11.2mm. The upper and lower surfaces are undecorated and the whorl has a mid grey colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (suc…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-83722A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and has an irregular bi-convex cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it measures 8.9mm. The upper and lower surfaces are undecorated and the whorl has a mid grey 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 whorl measures 28.0mm diameter, is 12.2mm thick and …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-835617
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has been heavily distorted with corrosion and currently measures 5.3mm x 3.8mm. The upper and lower surfaces are decorated with radiating horizontal raised ribs with pellets. The spindle whorl is a mid grey colour with areas of white coloured patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil an…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8338ED
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy or heavily leaded copper alloy button of probable post medieval date (1600-1700). The artefact is sub-circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in cross-section with the remains of a central rectangular lug on the rear. The front face of the button is domed and is decorated by a vertical cross formed of open triangular shaped wedges; it is enclosed by a circlet of pellets. The reverse of the button is undecorated. However, a vertical linear casting ridge is present. In the centre of the reverse of the button are the remains of two oval shaped projections which w…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-831FEE
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy button of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The artefact is sub-circular in plan, and semi-circular (D shaped) in cross-section with the remains of a central rectangular lug on the rear. The front face of the button is domed and is decorated by a series of raised cast linear and circular lines. It has a circular cast central circle which is surmounted by a pellet shaped boss. The circlet is enclosed by curvi-linear lines forming a tressure of arches; the external edge is decorated by a ring of rectangular shaped pellets. The reverse of the butto…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-82DF65
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded copper alloy Coin Weight of Post Medieval date (AD 1760-1773). The object is circular and flat and is for weighing the Portuguese Moidore and its fractions. This would have been part of a set of 11 weights for Guinea, Moidore and Johannes coins. The object is probably uni-faced although this is difficult to tell due to erosion and corrosion. The design is composed of with the value of the weight,which is displayed over two line arranged vertically S / 27 (27 Shillings). The weight is a mid brown colour with areas of light green patina The Guinea series (21s, 10s 6d…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-82BDFB
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin weight of probable 15th century - late medieval date (1412-1464). The coin weight was probably used to weigh a full gold noble. It is circular in plan having been abraded in the ploughsoil . The front face of the weight has a single mast ship with a single lis (probably) to the left of the mast and a lion passant to the right. There are no marks on the hull. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The edges of the flan are angular suggesting it had been trimmed to weight during use. The weight is a mid green colour with an even well preserved patina which is laminati…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8290F8
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy linch pin terminal of later Iron Age or early Roman date, -150 BC - AD 150. The linch pin terminal is a tapered cylindrical shape being circular in cross section - in broad terms it can be described as 'vase' shaped. The base of the terminal is a disc that supports the body of the terminal on its upper face while its lower face reveals the corroded remains of the copper alloy projection being broken flush to the base. Despite the corrosion, it is clear that the shaft was oval in section rather than square or rectangular. The body of terminal tapers in a…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-824781
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small fragment of cast lead alloy, most probably from the base of a pilgrims ampulla of medieval date (AD 1200-1450). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile. It comprises a small section of the upper face and lower curved edge of the artefact. The face is decorated with curvilinear ribs whose design extends onto the external edge and represents the shell of St James - Patron Saint of Pilgrims. The opposite face is lost. The artefact is a mid-white colour with an abraded and corroded surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found due to the small size of the piece a…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-80F002
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver penny of Henry I (1100-35) of larger profile/cross and annulets type (dating c.1113;North 864; BMC 8), mint: Exeter, moneyer: Dunninc. Ref: North 1994: 197-9. The coin is in fair condition, poorly struck with substantial parts of the inscription illegible. The flan is badly chipped and broken in places.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-80C415
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A deliberately cut half sixpence of William III folded into three to form a 'love token'
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhossili', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-9883F6
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age bronze mould for casting palstaves of Group III, Low Flanged Type of Taunton Metalworking Industry and probably dated to c. 1400 - 1200BC The mould is represented by one valve of the pair, with a fragment missing from its base (blade end) (with a length of 197mm and a weight of 510.8g). The mouth (with a thickness of 14mm) is flat on its top surface and is damaged on one side. The exterior of the mould was circular-sectioned at its apex (with a diameter of 43.0mm) becoming hexagonal-sectioned at the neck, which has near straight and parallel sides as far as the posi…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GGAT-C490E4
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
17th Century, lead alloy spoon bowl. Found in Townhill area, Swansea. 25.4g 7cm length x 4.5cm width.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5EE5EE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Roman leaded copper alloy penannular brooch of Fowler's (1960) Type B (or 'omega' / Iberian type) and of sub-type B3, probably of c. mid-1st to early-2nd century AD date The brooch is complete with frame and pin, although it is possible that the pin is secondary (with a width of 42.0mm, a frame height of 39.9mm and a weight of 17.1g). The hoop is of faceted quadrilateral section, with a central ridge on face (with a width of 5.0mm to 5.7mm and a thickness of 4.7mm). There is evidence of differential wear and corrosion on the apex of the hoop, caused by the pin-loop. The rear of the h…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-DADB4F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Late medieval lead alloy or pewter brooch, probably of 13th to 15th century date The cast brooch is near-complete, missing the pin and part of the outside of the frame (with a length of 33.8mm, a width of 30.0mm and a weight of 4.1g). The openwork brooch frame has a sub-circular central opening (16.4mm wide and 14.8mm long) around an zoomorphic openwork frame of D-shaped section (2.4mm thick). The frame depicts an unusual scene that is difficult to interpret. Both sides comprise a standing beast, probably lions or dogs with the tails looped upwards and returning at the shoulders. The…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-F4A584
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Early Bronze Age leaf-shaped, short tanged flint dagger of c. 2250 - 2000BC date The dagger is of 'Beaker Type' and is complete and comparatively small (with a length of 113.2mm, a maximum width of 40.2mm and a weight of 41.0g). The butt (with a length of 38mm) is of pointed V-shaped form. The form of the butt was likely to have been determined by a patch of rough cortex running along one edge of the butt and subsequently mirrored on the opposite side. The sides diverge (for a length of 28mm) before rounded notches on both sides (where the dagger has a width of 30.3mm) formed by pres…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-DB8D66
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy pilgrim's badge of 15th or 16th century date The badge depicts the bust of Thomas Becket from the Canterbury pilgrimage and probably associated with the head reliquary. The badge is complete (with a length of 40.5mm, a basal width of 25.3mm, a thickness of 0.4mm - 3.9mm and a weight of 6.9g). Thomas is depicted full-face wearing a mitre surmounted with a cross, comprising four peripheral pellets and larger central pellet. The sides of the mitre are enhanced with three protruding knops and the interior has linear along the sides, through the centre and above the …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-4AF507
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Decorative gold mourning ring. The outer surface is engraved with a fine trellis-style pattern, inlaid in dark blue-black enamel. In place of a bezel, there is a cartouche of white enamel. The inner face of the hoop is inscribed with the text: Prepared bee to follow me in italic script. The lettering retains slight traces of dark blue-black enamel. Internal hoop diameter 18mm; maximum band width 2.2mm; band thickness 1.2mm; weight 2.5g. The ring has not undergone any cleaning or conservation. Metal Content Elemental analysis was undertaken by Mary Davis using a Bruker TRAC…
Created on: Friday 7th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-2C38AD
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy coin weight Dutch (Zeeland) for English of Edward IV (1461-70) 4.53g, corroded
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1A4005
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Ireland, token, probably a farthing, possibly Youghal (c. 1650-1654) 0.81g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea Bay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-191612
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead/tin alloy, probably pewter annular brooch of 13th to 14th century date The cast brooch is near-complete, missing the pin but the frame is distorted and is now oval (31.0mm x 25.9mm, 2.6mm thick and weighing 2.0g). The frame is circular sectioned (1.7mm diameter) and is without a pin constriction or notch. The brooch is decorated with three triangular, or shield-shaped devices (7.3mm - 7.5mm long, 5.5mm wide and1.5mm thick) equidistantly placed and positioned on the top of the hoop. Each of the shield-devices is decorated with four horizontal ribs but is unlikely to be …
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-17B95A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy buckle of mid-16th to mid-17th century date The cast buckle frame is of rectangular form (33.7mm long, 46.1mm wide and weighing 18.7g) and is complete except for the pin. The integral outside edge resembles a roller and is decorated with diagonal notches either side of a central notch for the pin. The underside of the outside edge is bevelled. The sides have two rounded lobes, with a larger lobe near the bar (9mm deep and 5.4mm thick). The bar is offset and narrowed. The surface is unpatinated, tarnished 'bronze'.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-EB851C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
~~Roman copper alloy brooch of Co;lchester-derivative type and of 1st or 2nd century AD date The brooch is fragmentary, represented by the head and upper bow only (with a surviving length of 22.7mm, a surviving depth of 9.9mm and a weight of 7.4g). The brooch employed a copper alloy spring mechanism, a small part of which survives on one side. The spring was secured between lateral lugs and the chord tensioned by a lug at the head. The chord remains within the head lug. The wings are semi-cylindrical (with a width of 25.7mm and a diameter of 7.2mm) and are heavily-corroded although t…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-EB4B2C
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
~~Medieval lead alloy pilgrim's badge probably of 15th or early 16th century date The badge is in the form of a letter 'B' in Lombardic script and appears to be near-complete (with a length of 22.0mm, a width of 17.4mm, a thickness of 1.0mm and a weight of 1.8g). The front face would have been flat and is now a little distorted. The letter has a straight upward bar with serifs projecting to the rear. The letter widens slightly at the curving outside end and is narrowest at the middle central bar. The face has no further decoration. The rear face is less finished and has the stubs of …
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off Uplands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-EAB966
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Age 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 1150 - 750BC. The chisel is incomplete missing nearly all the tang (with a surviving length of 50.8mm and a weight of 19.0g). The surviving part of the tang is short (at 3mm) and appears to be of sub-square section. The tang gradually widens to define a flanged shoulder/ "collar" moulding of sub-oval form, probably worn (15.2mm long and 13.3mm wide) and gradually narrows below the flanged shoulder. The si…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off uplands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-AFBAB3
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Late medieval to early post-medieval lead-tin alloy chape, probably from a dagger scabbard. The cast chape is incomplete, eroded at the mouth (with a length of 27.2mm and a weight of 4.5g). The mouth is somewhat misshapen and would originally have been D-shaped to sub-oval (17.3mm x 13.0mm with a wall thickness of 0.7mm). There is some damage below the mouth, probably incorporating a damaged rivet attachment hole. The surface is corroded masking the decoration but a rib is discernible below the mouth, possibly flanked by grooves above and below. Any other decoration is uncertain, ther…
Created on: Friday 12th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off the upland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-AEC0F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval annular brooch of pewter or lead-tin alloy and of 13th or 14th century date The brooch is near-complete, missing the lower part of the pin but is heavily-corroded (with a weight of 3.4g). The annular frame is sub-circular (with an external diameter of 24.8mm - 25.9mm, an internal diameter of 18.5 - 19.0mmmm) and is circular sectioned 2.4mm diameter). The encrusted corrosion has masked much of the decoration but a cast twisted, 'cable' motif is evident over one half of the frame and probably only on one face. No decoration is evident on the other face. There is a constriction …
Created on: Friday 12th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off uplands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-AC4E22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval annular brooch of pewter or lead-tin alloy and of 14th century date The brooch is near-complete, missing the tip of the pin but is heavily-corroded (with a weight of 7.9g). The annular frame is circular (with an external diameter of 29.9mm - 30.2mm, an internal diameter of 18.5mm) and is rectangular sectioned (3.1mm - 3.8mm thick). The encrusted corrosion has masked the decoration although an outside border is evident, inside of which are repeating semi-circular or D-shaped arcs on one face. No decoration is evident on the reverse face. There is a constriction for the pin on…
Created on: Friday 12th June 2015
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'off uplands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-709985
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age bronze blade, possibly a dirk of Group II blade with a damaged butt. The dirk is incomplete with some peripheral damage to the butt and some distortion (with a length of 131.4mm and a weight of 19.7g). The shoulders are eroded but are probably close to their original width (with a surviving width of 39.2mm). The original form of the hilt is now uncertain and there are no definitive arcs from rivet holes present along the edges although it is possible to suggest an arc at the apex, towards the more complete shoulder side. The butt is thinned (with a thickness at th…
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-708145
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy harness fitting or terret of strap-mounted type of late 1st or 2nd century AD date. The cast terret is of double-looped (strap-mounted) form, is incomplete and eroded, missing the basal loop (with an overall surviving length of 50.2mm and a weight of 24.1g). The hoop is decorated with three knobbed mouldings (giving an overall width of 61.9mm) and are comparatively elaborate. The hoop is oval (with an internal width of 34.0mm and internal height of 26.2mm) and is also oval sectioned near the base, becoming sub-circular and thinning towards the apex (with a maxi…
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st November 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-700BD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver coin Edward IV second reign (1471-83) half groat, Canterbury North 1640 1.02, incomplete
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 15th June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6FFB9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward I (1272-1307) penny, London Class 4b (1280-9) 1.02g, incomplete and worn
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6FB863
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) penny, London Privy mark: two pellets; Group D (c. 1632-7) North 2270 0.39g
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6FA39A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Henry VI halfpenny, London; uncertain issue 0.38g
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6F8836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin James I (1603-25) half groat, London Second coinage (1604-19) uncertain privy mark 0.57g, worn
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6F7636
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward III (1327-77) half groat, London Series C (1351-2) 1.99g, battered
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6F6784
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Penny token of Thomas Andrews, Galway merchant Undated (c. 1650-1670) THOMAS ANDREWS / IN GALWAY.MAR BW Ireland 452 0.86g
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5AA631
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) groat, London Privy mark: Crosslets (1560-1) 1.84g, unworn
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5A920B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver coin Edward IV, first reign (1461-70) groat, Norwich Light coinage (1465-70) North 1582 2.63g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Friday 22nd January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5A44AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Short Cross penny Class 4a (1190-9); London, Henric Obv reads: heNRICVS RE-EX 1.34g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5A287D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Scotland, Charles I (1625-49) twenty pence, Edinburgh Probably type IV (Spink 5590) 0.77g, worn and battered
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-59E85D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward III (1327-77) penny, London Pre-treaty, series D (c. 1352-3) North 1156 1.00g, worn
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-48CE66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) half groat, London Privy mark: Escallop (1585-7) 0.97g
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-47C55B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Commonwealth of England (1649-60) half groat, London 0.89g, crumpled
Created on: Monday 2nd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F321C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight of mid-17th to early 18th century date The weight is stamped with a crowned W, probably for William III, a sword and ewer for London. The weight now weighs 12.0g, equivalent to 0.4232 ounces and would originally have been a half-ounce weight. There is comparatively large void within the weight from a casting flaw. The surface has a mid to dark green patina.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F309B5
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval to early post medieval lead alloy chape probably of late 15th to early 16th century date The chape is near-complete with some peripheral damage to the attachment end (with a length of 31.0mm and a weight of 5.9g). The mouth is D-shaped (with a width of 13.0mm, a depth of 11.2mm and a socket depth of 17.8mm) and the sides are straight and convergent to the base. Along each side, near the base are two D-shaped protruding lugs, the lower being slightly longer than the upper. A further pair of lugs are present at the centre of the rounded face. At the base is a solid el…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F2CAD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) half groat, London Privy mark: Eye (1645) Group G, North 2260 0.88g
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-F21029
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Late Medieval copper alloy dagger, knife or sword chape, perhaps of 15th or 16th century The chape is of sheet, two-piece form, with a soldered join, now detached and is near-complete (with a length of 31.8mm and a weight of 7.0g). The chape form is asymmetric, with a swelling near the base on one side (giving a maximum width of 23.0mm and where the chape has a maximum depth of 19.1mm). The other side is straight, before both sides converge to a pointed base. The mouth is oval and comparatively deep but slender (with dimensions of 16.7mm x 14.0mm) with a break on the mor…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-F1F9EE
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cast pin, probably Medieval, possibly of 14th or early 15th century date The pin is complete, with a slightly distorted shank (with a length of 142.4mm and a weight of 6.3g). The copper alloy head is globular or of flattened-spherical (with a diameter of 8.3mm and a height of 6.6mm). There is no applied decoration evident on the head. The shank is also of copper alloy and has a fairly consistent diameter, but narrows slightly along its length (with a diameter beneath the head of 2.5mm and 2.3mm at its midsection) before converging to the tip. The surface is poorly pr…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-F0DC27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Charles I (1625-49) shilling, London Uncertain privy mark (c. 1640-5) with heavy clipping, characteristic of Recoinage period (c. 1696) 3.89g, worn
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-F0B7C3
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Published
Middle Bronze Age bronze blade, possibly a dirk of Group II or III blade with a damaged butt The dirk is incomplete with some peripheral damage to the butt and upper part of the blade (with a length of 135.2mm and a weight of 32.6 g). The top edge of the butt is damaged and irregular, with a number of arcs, possibly related to rivet holes but none of which may now be identified with any certainty. The dirk is thinnest at the butt (with a thickness of 0.8mm) and is widest across the eroded shoulders (with a surviving width of 38.7mm). The original form of the hilt is now uncertain…
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-E0809E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) penny, London Privy mark: Crescent (1587-90) 0.49g
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E0707F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Copper alloy token, probably Ireland, possibly Kinsale (c. 1650-1655) 0.38g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E05F21
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Copper alloy token, probably Ireland, Bandon (c. 1650-1655) 0.46g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-E051FD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Halfpenny token of Mathew Davies, Swansea 1666 Boon 106b 0.76g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DFFFA1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval to post medieval copper alloy purse bar probably of 16th century date The purse is represented by the loop and incomplete bar (with a weight of 15.1g) and is of Ward Perkins (1940, p 168) Type B1. The loop is sub-oval and slightly distorted (with an overall length of 50.3mm and a width near the top of 17.8mm) and converges to its base. There is no surviving decoration at the base of the loop. The shank has been peened over a broad washer (8.9mm diameter), now damaged, at the base to secure it within the central block. The central block is sub-rectangular (16.0mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DFA767
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead/tin alloy cufflinks of 17th or 18th century date There are three cufflinks represented by three separate studs, all missing the connecting links A single cast stud is circular and flat (with a diameter of 15.7mm, a thickness of 1.6mm and a weight of 1.4g). The face has a raise border within which is a crown above two hearts. The rear of the stud has an integral, central pierced lug (giving a depth of 4.5mm) and a casting seam is evident flanking the loop. The disc faces are heavily-corroded and pale-grey. The motif is thought to have originally commemorat…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DF937E
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy badge of medieval date, probably a pilgrim badge representing Thomas Becket of 14th or 15th century date The badge is of circular, umbonate form and is incomplete, missing the pin and part of the rim (with a diameter of 26.4mm, a height of 6.1mm and a weight of 4.6g) probably representing a buckler. The outside of the rim is raised with a double-moulding, enhanced with raised pellets. The positions of the raised pellets corresponds with stubs around the edge, possibly from a larger openwork badge. At the centre is a raised boss (12.6mm diameter and 4.8mm high) with…
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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