Record ID: NMGW-1EDA81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) groat, London Uncertain privy mark (c. 1558-61) 0.78g, heavily worn
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-1EF195
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Decorated lead weight of medieval to post medieval date The weight is of circular form (17.3mm diameter and 6.7mm deep) and weighs 12.8g (equivalent to 0.4515 ounce). The sides converge slightly to the base and is rounded. The top face has punched decoration, comprising a circular border. The interior is decorated with a shield device with a punched wavy outline. The interior of the shield contains three punched scallop shells. No other decoration is evident. The weight was likely to have been a half-ounce weight but of an uncertain weight system. The scallop shell is associat…
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-2191FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Crossbow variant type and of 3rd or 4th century date The brooch is fragmentary, missing the pin, most of the foot and the end of one arm (with a surviving length of 64.0mm and a weight of 7.4g). The pin was hinged within sub-circular cylindrical arms formed by rolled sheet copper alloy (with a surviving length of 42.3mm and a diameter of 5.2mm - 6.1mm). The axis bar does not survive and the one surviving knob (9.3mm maximum diameter and 6.9mm long) appears to have been of iron but is no longer ferrous through corrosion. The knob was of uncertain for…
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-220295
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy looped fitting probably from a purse bar of late medieval to post medieval date, c. 15th to 17th century The fitting is incomplete, missing the shank and basal rivet (with a surviving length of 35.9mm and a weight of 8.9g). The loop is of sub-oval form (with a width of 18.0mm, a length of 29.3mm; internal: 12.1mm x 23.1mm) and is also of ova section (7.2mm wide and 2.8mm thick). Beneath the shaft expands slightly at the collar before narrowing to the circular-sectioned shank (4.5mm diameter), which would have swivelled within the box of the purse bar. The shank has b…
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-228524
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Short Cross cut halfpenny; probably Class 6 (c. 1208-18) [ ], London 0.64g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-229D5A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Philip & Mary groat, London 2.04g, has been folded
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-22B859
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin Elizabeth I (1558-1603) sixpence, London Privy mark: Long Cross and dated 1581 2.77g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-22CCF1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy token Farthing token: Thomas Love / OF NEATH MERCER L / T B Boon, Welsh Tokens: 87a There is an example in The British Museum collections 0.86g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-25062B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver coin Hadrian (AD 117-38) denarius, Rome Uncertain reverse 2.92g, corroded
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-2517A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Short Cross penny Class 4a (1192-7) Stivene, London 1.38g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-2525F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Probably a fragment of a Short Cross penny (c. 1180 - 1247) (0.36g)
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-25335D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward I-II (1272-1307-27) penny Uncertain mint (0.73g) fragment
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-254637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Short Cross cut halfpenny Class 5b (c. 1205-9) +BEN[ ]LVN Beneit, London 0.56g, folded
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-255A09
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) 0.93g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-256A22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward I (1272-1307) penny, London Probably Class 8b (c. 1294-9), possibly Class 9a/8b; double barred N on reverse = 8B 1.32g
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-257DE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward I (1272-1307) penny, London Probably Class 4 (c. 1280-9) or possibly irregular 0.89g, worn and chipped
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-A2EEDE
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy openwork probable strap-end, of late medieval date. The mount is incomplete, broken at one end and possibly also broken at the other (with a surviving length of 32.2mm and a weight of 10.7g). The wider end is straight and is the thickest surviving part of the mount (with a width of 25.1mm and a thickness of 4.2mm) and appears to be near-complete but is corroded. The end is decorated on both faces with diagonal incised marks; on the front face, the marks are cut through a rounded rib, while on the rear fewer marks are cut through the edge. The sides are convex (reachi…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-5E1F24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Short Cross Penny 1c, Carlisle, Alain, 1.213g, chipped.
Created on: Thursday 10th January 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
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Record ID: NMGW-487432
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age bronze blade, possibly a dirk of Group IV blade with a damaged butt. The dirk is incomplete with some peripheral damage to the butt (with a length of 124.3mm and a weight of 29.3g). The shoulders are eroded but appear to have been comparatively broad (with a surviving width of 48.2mm) and is better preserved on one side. The original form of the hilt is now uncertain although it may have been of trapezoidal form with differential corrosion to the apex of the butt, which now has convergent sides. There are no definite rivet holes evident but there is a notch at t…
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-7384A9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly a surgical implement of Roman date The object is fragmentary, broken or cut on one end and is slightly distorted (with a distorted length of 118.6mm and a weight of 2.4g). Approximately half of the abject is circular-sectioned (1.6mm diameter) and the other half is flattened with a subtle midrib on one face and flat on the opposite face (with a width of 2.7mm and a thickness of 1.2mm). The midrib ends before the break, where the object is slightly thicker (at 1.9mm) possibly because of cutting with a pliers or similar tool. The surface has been strip…
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-7396C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy bow brooch of Polden Hill / T-shaped 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 21.5mm, a surviving depth of 8.9mm and a weight of 3.4g). The brooch employed a spring mechanism, now lost secured between lateral lugs, now truncated (with a width of 16.9mm) with the chord tensioned by a hook at the head. The bow is of D-shaped section at the head (with a width of 7.9mm and a thickness of 3.1mm) and has straight sides, gradually converging towards the break. The surface h…
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-742A36
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy cufflinks of 17th or early 18th century date The cufflinks are complete and comprise two flanged-rim discs joined by a single copper alloy link (with a weight of 0.9g). The sheet discs are circular (with a diameter of 12.2mm and a thickness of 0.4mm) with an angled flange at the edge (giving a depth of 1.5mm). The fronts of both discs are decorated with a stamped motif of a crown above two hearts on a closely-spaced pelleted field. The rear of each disc has an integral, central pierced lug (giving a depth of 3.7mm) connected to a triple loop link of cir…
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-75EB5C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Edward I (1272-1307) penny, London Class 10cf2 (c. 1306-7) 1.03g, worn and clipped
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DE77D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval silver coin Fragment of an Edward I-III penny, early 14th century Possibly Durham mint
Created on: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-DE86B4
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: Martlet (1560-1) 0.41g, large fragment
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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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-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-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-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-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-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
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-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: 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: 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-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-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-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.

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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.

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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: 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-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-5AEEA0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval pottery handled jar neck The sherd comprises one handle and approximately half of the rim (with an overall width of 190mm, a rim diameter of 163mm and a weight of 281.4g). The rim is out-turned from the neck and the handle joins at the level of the rim. The handle (with a length of 107.6mm) has broken across the position of its lower return and is sub-triangular section with a central ridge on its upper surface. The exterior surface is decorated with a moulded rib around the neck (with an internal diameter of 110mm). The vessel has broken across a rounded shoulder (…
Created on: Monday 18th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-6DC63B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval to Post medieval copper alloy trapezoidal buckle of 15th - 17th century date, The buckle is fragmentary and incomplete, missing one side and broken in a similar place across the opposite side (with a length of 39mm, a width of 52.6mm and a weight of 18.6g). The outside edge of the frame is rectangular sectioned (9.1mm wide and 4.5mm thick), decorated with notched edges outside of a grooved border and central column of pellets. There is a central transverse groove for the pin. The sides and bar are sub-circular sectioned (2.4mm – 4.0mm diameter). The surface is cor…
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-00FA9E
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead-tin alloy (white metal) annular brooches of modern date imitating medieval annular brooch styles; one found in 1997 at SS 6277 8955 the other found 2016 at SS 6463 9123, 3.38km apart. The annular brooch finds are sub-circular and have an oval sectioned frame. The front of the frame is decorated with six integral alternating floral /vegetal devices: eight-petalled flower and a lozenge containing four moulded leaves, the leaves are in-filled with central orientated chevrons. Between the leaves are tear-drop devices. Alternating petals in the floral devices also contain che…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-010E6C
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead-tin alloy (white metal) annular brooches of modern date imitating medieval annular brooch styles; one found in 1997 at SS 6277 8955 the other found 2016 at SS 6463 9123, 3.38km apart. The annular brooch finds are sub-circular and have an oval sectioned frame. The front of the frame is decorated with six integral alternating floral /vegetal devices: eight-petalled flower and a lozenge containing four moulded leaves, the leaves are in-filled with central orientated chevrons. Between the leaves are tear-drop devices. Alternating petals in the floral devices also contain che…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-0322B4
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Romano-Celtic bronze figurine, possibly dating from the late Iron Age to the Early Roman period, c. 1st century BC to 2nd century AD The figurine was picked-up from the surface within Culver Hole Cave[1]; the finder stated that that he believed that recent encroachment by the sea had resulted in erosion of deposits. The finder had entered the cave previously and collected a bone (radius), later identified as human remains, which was subsequently reported to South Wales Police. The Police, accompanied by the finder and Paul Huckfield[2] visited the cave but did not enter because o…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower Caves', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-03E7DE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix of 13th or 14th century date The seal matrix is of circular form and is complete but heavily-worn and slightly distorted (with a diameter of 24.7mm, an overall depth of 6.1mm, a die thickness of 1.9mm – 2.6mm and a weight of 9.5g). At the apex of the rear is a loop (8.5mm long, 3.7mm high, 2.4mm wide and with a diameter of 3.1mm). The rear is otherwise flat with no evidence for a rib descending from the loop. The seal die has a central geometric eight-pointed star. The encircling legend is now difficult to read, with many of the letters lost. It is pos…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-04767F
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of 12th to 13th century date The seals matrix is near-complete but is heavily-corroded. The handle is of hexagonally-faceted form with a loop at the apex (with an overall length of 18.7mm and an internal diameter of 3.5mm). The loop is now worn but appears to have been of sub-lozenge form and rectangular sectioned (2.9mm thick) with a shelf before the handle. The seal die was circular with erosion of the edge (with a diameter of 17.7mm). The central device is unclear and perhaps resembles a beast with tail. However the suggested beginning of the …
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-048634
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix of 13th or 14th century date The circular seal matrix is fragmentary, represented by approximately half (with a diameter of 23.5mm and a weight of 4.2g). The rear of the matrix is flat with a loop at the apex, now damaged and truncated (with a surviving depth of 6.0mm, a surviving height of 3.6mm, a width of 3.2mm and an internal diameter of 5.4mm). The area beneath the loop does not survive, making it unclear whether there was a rib. The seal die is heavily-worn and corroded with little surviving detail. The central device depicted a five-pointed star o…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-049713
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness pendant of late 13th to 15th century date The shield-shaped harness pendant is near-complete, missing the suspension mount but is heavily-corroded and distorted (with a distorted length of 37.3mm, a straightened length of approximately 47mm and a weight of 5.8g). The hinged lug is sub-oval (11.8mm long, 8.2mm deep, 1.5mm – 4.1mm thick and with a perforation of 4.0mm diameter). Although the pendant is heavily-corroded the device appears to depict the Arms of England, the three lions. Traces of gilding are evident at the apex and remnants of red ena…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-04ABEA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle frame of early 14th to mid 15th century date The buckle is incomplete missing the both sheet metal plates and the pin (with a length of 25.5mm and a weight of 1.5g). The frame is oval or near-circular (with a width of 14.3mm) and is of triangular section (2mm – 3mm wide and 2.0mm thick). There is the suggestion of a central notch on the outside edge, now eroded. There is a circular ident on the rear of the frame, where the missing pin was positioned. The rear of the frame narrows to the integral forked spacer. The forked spacer (12mm long and 1.8mm …
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-04BB8B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy toy cannon probably of 18th century date The gun is complete but has lost the surface to corrosion and was cast in one-piece (with a length of 40.4mm and a weight of 5.1g). The gun has a rounded cascabel and a prominent concave vent field (7.5mm diameter) with a small vent. The barrel is mostly plain with a reinforce ring positioned at the trunnions. The muzzle is of concave, spool (with a maximum diameter of 6.8mm) and with a bore of 4.5mm. The trunnions are comparatively long and slender (25.0mm long with a diameter of 2.6mm). The surface is heavily-c…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1CC1F2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy harness pendant of 13th or 14th century date The harness pendant is near-complete but heavily-corroded and missing the hinged suspension mount (with a length of 43.4mm and a weight of 9.6g). The suspension loop is complete (with a length of 9.0mm, a depth of 5.0mm, a thickness of 1.0mm – 4.8mm and a diameter of 2.9mm). The pendant is shield-shaped (with a length of 35.1mm, a width of 26.6mm and a thickness of 1.8mm – 2.4mm) and is gently convex across both its length and width. Corrosion has removed much of the detail from the pendant but there is a trac…
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1CC958
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle frame of 13 to 15th century date The cast buckle frame is missing any folded sheet plate it may have had and is of oval from (with a length of 24.5mm, a width of 30.8mm and a weight of 8.6g). The outside edge of the frame has a notch for the pin on a protruding V-moulding. The frame is of robust sub-rectangular section (with a thickness of 4.2mm – 5.6mm and a width of 2.7mm – 5.0mm). The rounded bar is off-set and narrowed (with a diameter of 3mm). The pin (29.0mm long) is loosely looped around the bar and is rectangular-sectioned (3.2mm wide and …
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-1CD116
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy buckle frame of 13 to 15th century date The cast buckle frame is missing any folded sheet plate it may have had and it’s pin and is of oval from (with a length of 20.7mm, a width of 23.8mm and a weight of 3.1g). The outside edge of the frame is widened with a notch for the pin. The frame is of rounded sub-rectangular section (with a thickness of 2.5mm – 3.1mm and a width of 2.3mm – 4.3mm). The rounded bar is off-set and of sub-rectangular section (2.7mm x 3.8mm). The min pin has left ferrous corrosion staining on the bar and outside edge of the frame. …
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C1D0C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix of 12th or 13th century date The seal matrix is complete but slightly distorted and corroded (with a weight of 17.4g). At the apex of the rear is a perforated, D-shaped lug (16.7mm long, 3.0mm thick and with a diameter of 3.4mm) now folded against the rear (with a distorted height of 5.1mm and a depth of 8.5mm). Otherwise the rear is flat, with no rib extending from the base of the lug. The seal die is sub-circular (with a diameter of 25.4mm – 26.9mm and a thickness of 2.7mm). The central decorative device on the seal is a geometric or floral motif or …
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Field 312, Reynoldston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-C23670
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead ampulla of 13th to 15th century The ampulla is incomplete, missing the neck and mouth (with a surviving length of 42.1mm and a weight of 56.9g) and is heavily corroded. The ampulla has broken across the top of the neck (with a minimum width of 22mm and vessel thickness of 1.5mm). There is a stub below the break on one side, probably the remains of the lower loop attachment. The body is globular and comparatively large and deep (with a maximum width of 38.3mm and a depth of 14.7mm). The obverse face is domed and is heavily corroded but there is the suggestion of rad…
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-C256C0
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Bronze Age fragmentary bronze flat axe of uncertain type perhaps contemporary with Type Migdale axes as defined by Schmidt & Burgess (1981, p 35-44)[1], of Metalworking Assemblage III, corresponding to Needham’s (1996)[2] Period 2 -3 and probably dating to c. 2,200 – 1,900BC. The axe comprises a worn blade fragment (with a surviving length of 39.7mm and a weight of 63.6g). The break has occurs in antiquity across the thickest surviving part of the axe (where the axe has a width of 27mm and a thickness of 7.3mm). The sides are worn and corroded but appear to have been s…
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-149349
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double-struck silver Medieval penny of Richard I or John, class 2-4b, dating to AD 1189-1204. Moneyer STI[VENE], London mint.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-15CF26
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead alloy heart pendant, probably of 17th century date The pendant is heart shaped and complete with an integral loop at the apex (with a length of 32.1mm, a width of 19.0mm and a weight of 5.1g). The heart is flanked by a flat border, filled with cast decoration comprising curved ribs and with a roundel at the centre. The central heart is raised and convex (giving a thickness of 2.7mm) with no markings evident. The integral loop is oval (10.1mm long, 7.5mm wide) and with an irregular central perforation (6mm x 3mm). There is the suggestion of possible makings on t…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-15F4F9
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy frame, probably representing a miniature window frame The miniature window is a component of a larger object (with a surviving length of 26.5mm, a surviving width of 19.9mm and a weight of 1.8g) and is sub-rectangular with stubs to missing elements on three of the edges. The window is depicted with three straight sides and a bifurcating top edge. Within the frame is a central cross. Stubs to connect the damaged adjacent parts are evident across the bifurcating top edge and on both sides. The frame is of D-shaped section (2 – 3mm wide and 1.2mm – 1.8mm thic…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-161C0E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy trade weight The weight is heavily corroded and the marks are now difficult to distinguish. The sword and ewer are discernible but the crowned letter is uncertain, possibly a letter G (George). The weight currently weighs 12.79g, equivalent to 0.451 ounce, probably originally a half-ounce weight, possibly under the Avoirdupois system. The weight is corroded with a dark-green patination.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-16767F
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy anthropomorphic mount of uncertain date, possibly Roman The oval domed mount depicts a human head and appears to be near-complete but is now heavily corroded (with a length of 22.3mm, a width of 17.3mm, an overall depth of 13.2mm and a weight of 7.3g). The corrosion has removed much of the facial features although what remains is finely and carefully worked. The hair remains clear, defined by curvilinear grooved lines above and to the side of the brow. At the base of the brow a delicate groove appears to depict the eye brow and is above oval depressions with a raise…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 8th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A5E7E7
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead - tin alloy boss possibly a medieval badge of 14th to 16th century date The boss appears to be complete (with a weight of 10.3g) and comprises a basal circular flange (4.1mm diameter) with a raised border and around a hemispherical centre (17.6mm diameter and 7.9mm deep). The central boss has cast decoration comprising a six-pointed star or flower, with a pellet in each of the lobes, near the top. Any moulding at the apex has been lost. The boss is solid and the rear is semi-finished with a depression around the centre. There is a clear casting seam running along the rear an…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-7C64EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut half short cross penny of John (AD 1199-1216), Class 5b2 dating to AD 1205-1210. Mint and moneyer uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-7C8726
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), long/Latin cross initial mark and dated to 1580. London Tower mint. As North 1998.
Created on: Thursday 25th February 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-91B8B6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded and incomplete Roman cast copper alloy trumpet brooch of later 1st to 2nd century date. The head is D-shaped with a stump for a projecting loop at the front of the head and flanking depressions, one on each wing, which may be the remnants of cells once infilled with enamel. The brooch employed a spring mechanism, now missing, secured around a single, central pierced lug. The bow is sub-rounded in section with a bend at the mid point and a moulded decorative button, possibly originally of acanthus form. The foot and catchplate are lost.
Created on: Friday 26th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-CC3DDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), coronet initial mark and dated to 1570. London Tower mint. As North 1998.
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B386C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625) Second Bust - initial mark: Thistle, date above the shield on reverse - 1603. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 2075
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B44F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark: eglantine (AD 1574-8), date above the shield on reverse that is heavily worn. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1998
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DE547F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, single loop buckle cast with an integral plate, dating from the medieval period c. AD 1250 - 1400. Only the plate remains as the frame of the buckle is lost due to old damage. In form the buckle is very small and would originally have had an oval frame. The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross ection. It is decorated with a series of three bosses seperated by double transverse ribs. Two of these bosses are pierece by iron headed rivets that would have attached the plate to the leather strap. There is no evidence of gilding, athoug…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DEB916
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain object of uncertain date - most probably made in the medieval or post medieval period (1200-1800). In form the artefact is similar to a thimble being a domed sheet of lead which has subsequently been crushed in the soil. The artefact is crudely decorated with a series of opposing triangular cut out shapes positioned irregular around the lower edge. The lower edge / base is decorated with incised / filed irregular sized dog-tooth pattern. At the top of the dome is the remains of an iron rivet. The artefact is a mid grey colour with a deep incised scar on the upper edge. No…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-925146
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval long cross penny, probably of Edward I and class 10cf dating to 1305-1310. Canterbury mint.
Created on: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 22nd July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-5C7835
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy medieval token dating to c. 1400 - c. 1500. The obverse depicts a cross with a pellet in each angle (Powell Type 14), probably influenced by the reverse design of a medieval penny. The reverse is undecorated. It has been slightly bent out of shape. There are traces of four casting sprues near the end of each cross arm. Overall, the token measures 15.4mm in diameter and 2.4mm thick. It weighs 1.62g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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: PUBLIC-C84340
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of North Devon Gravel-tempered ware. The fragment includes part of the base of a bread platter. The fabric is oxidised on the exterior of the vessel and reduced to its interior. The coarse components include rounded/sub-rounded quartz inclusions (1mm-4mm), sandstone inclusions (up to 4.5mm) and inclusion of tiny (max 1mm) ceramic pellets. The interior of the vessel is glazed, green in colour with the exterior being unglazed.
Created on: Friday 23rd March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 18th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Granogwen Road', 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.

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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.

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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-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-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-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-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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Record ID: DOR-BCD1F5
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy spoon. The spoon bowl is fig-shaped, and crescentic in profile. Projecting from the upper edge of the bowl is a remnant of the faceted, hexagonal sectioned stem which ends in a v shaped point where it joins the back of the bowl.. There is an indistinct maker's mark set slightly to the left on the upper part of the bowl. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1550 - 1699 Dimensions: 57.61 mm x 27.21 mm x 3.41 mm Weight: 5.96 g Helen Geake (Geake, H. 2001 Finds Recording Guide Version 1.1 p. 76) comments that spoons with maker's marks date to the second half of the 16…
Created on: Thursday 8th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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