Record ID: WMID-E9AABE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (r. AD 1272 to AD 1307). Long cross reverse. Most likely class 10cf, dating to AD 1305-1310. Minted in London. The coin is missing some of its outer flan, resulting in some of the legend missing.  North Vol 2, p.32, no 1040-1043/2. 
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-DF56E7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper-alloy strap end of Late Medieval date. The object is small and broadly tear-drop shaped in plan with an oval cross-section. It consists of a rounded knop and then a small sub-circular knop on one side which has a rectangular indentation at the apex, used for slotting onto something.  The object has a dark green / brown even surface patina.  It measures 11.8mm in length and 7.7mm in width. The slot is 3.9mm in length, 1.1mm in width and 1.9mm deep. It has a thickness of 6.9mm and weighs 1.8 grams. 
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-870670
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pendant of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1000 - AD 1600).  The pendant is cruciform in shape, with arms that are rectangular in form and cross section. The upper arm is the longest and has a sub-circular perforation on the reverse, that runs through both sides of the arm. The arms at the sides are shorter. The pendant has a cream/ light brown patina. No decoration is present. The object measures 31.8mm in length and 29mm in width. It has an overall thickness of 8.1mm and weighs 21 grams. Similar crosses have been recorded on the PAS database, …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-774AD8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is sub-circular and the internal diameter measures 10.1mm. The upper and lower faces are decorated with irregular ribs in light relief, creating various sized segements. Within some of the segements are small moulded pellets.   The whorl is a cream colour, with a mottled surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 27.9mm, thickness 15.6mm, weight 39.2 g…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-60AC63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 1100-1450). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is sub circular with an internal diameter of 10.4mm. The obverse is decoration with four raised ribs, parallel to each other, possibly representing segments or a cross. The reverse has no decoration present. There is slight damage to one side of the whorl, creating a straighter edge rather than curved.  The whorl is a grey / brown colour, with an even surface&…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6081B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (AD 850-1200). The spindle whorl is discoid in shape and sub-circular in plan. It fits into the Walton Rogers classification form B. The central hole is circular in shape with an internal diameter of 7.4mm. No decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is a cream / brown colour, with a mottled surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Measurements: diameter 25.7mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight  …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E816B
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular ring or loop of Medieval to Post Medieval dating AD 1100-1650, possibly (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The ring is sub-circular in form with a broadly hexagonal cross section with flattened sides and bevelled internal edges. The ring has a dark green coloured worn surface patina. The ring measures 28.3 mm external diameter, 20.7 mm internal diameter and 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993: p. 82, Fig 47). Margeson describes them as being suspension…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WREX-2AE5D2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval copper alloy personal seal matrix dating c1300-1400AD: The matrix is a pointed oval, flat-backed type with the remains of a suspension loop on the reverse, at the top of a transverse ridge. The front bears an inscription with a central device depicting what appears to be a standing male figure with one arm raised above a possible animal standing on its hind legs. The device is surrounded by an inscribed legend running retrograde around the circumference of the matrix so as to appear the correct way round when impressed. It reads * FRANGE LEGE TEGE which is Lati…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D55E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver penny of Edward II, class 11a2, dating to 1311-12. Canterbury mint. Obverse has the crowned head of the king facing.  The legend reads EDWAR[…]DNS hYB.  The initial mark is a cross pattée. Reverse has a long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend CIVI / TAS /CAN / TOR Measurements: diameter: 17.2mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight: 1.08g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D2448
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and corroded silver penny of Edward I or II.  Carl Savage (pers comm) notes that the incurved lettering on the reverse looks like it could be a Class 10, but possibly no later than a Class 10cf  (c.1300-1310AD). Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing. Only part of the legend is legible ED[…].  Reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend which is illegible. Measurementa: diameter: 18.3mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight:  0.91g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0F4838
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spur hook attachment dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.1250-1600AD). The hook would have been used to attach the terminal of a spur arm to the leather (the term for a spur strap whatever material it is made from) and is known as a hook attachment. The object comprises a rectangular plate with a hook projecting from each end. One of the hooks immediately bends towards the reverse of the plate. The other hook, which is largely missing, would have projected away from the plate. For similar examples on the PAS database see DENO-AB0ED1 and  SWYOR-86F5B8…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: WREX-0E6C0A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular brooch of probable medieval date (c 1250-1350AD). The frame is circular, with a circular cross section.  It does not appear to be decorated.  The pin appears to be copper alloy but there is a lot of corrosion material adhering with a high iron content. The pin is attached with an integral loop with is broken. Measurements: Diameter: 24.4mm; thickness: 2.3mm; Pin length18.3mm, width: 9.6mm; thickness: 8.4mm: weight: 4.57g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edgmond', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0D74C9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pot leg of medieval of post-medieval date, c. 1200-1700AD.  The leg is sub rectangular in section narrowing slightly to for a foot shape at the base.  The foot has a rounded toe.  There is a relief moulded line across the ankle.  The base of the foot is slightly worn.  The top of the leg has a rough break where it has become detached from the original vessel. The leg is neatly finished and relatively thin suggesting that this may have come from a serving vessel, such as a ewer, rather than from a cooking vessel such as a skillet or cauldron. &…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ABA102
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550) The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape and is circular plan.  The thimble is covered with a series of circular indentations which have been punched in a spiral pattern on top of the dome, but in vertical lines on the sides.  There is a horizontal groove as decoration just above the base of the thimble. The thimble is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Measurements: Height: 18.3mm; diameter: 18.5mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 8.…
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-07CDD6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete, copper-alloy double loop annular buckle c.1400-1500. Surface corrosion. Pin missing. Appears similar to Whitehead (2016, 46, No. 265) but without the lobed knops. Measurements: diameter: 28.1mm; thickness: 2.7mm; weight: 3.89g
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-561D9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken, medieval silver hammered halfpenny of King Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Class F / Withers Type 11 with trefoil to left and annulet to right of bust. Minted in London. Initial mark: Pierced cross (North, II, 1991, p. 68). See North, II, 1991, p. 72, no. 1411; Withers and Withers, 2003, p. 29. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. Trefoil to left, annulet to right. Obverse inscription: (Pierced cross) hEnRIC [...]. Reverse: Long cross pattee quartering reverse and legend, with three pellets in each quadrant. Annulet between pellets in opposing quadran…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5594EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver hammered penny of King Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Minted at London. Class 4e dating to AD 1282-1289. North, II, 1991, p. 29, no. 1027. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. Obverse inscription: +EDW R ANGL' DNS hyB. Reverse: Long cross pattee quartering reverse, three pellets in each quarter in inner circle. Pellet before 'LON'. Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / LON / DON. It measures 18.76mm in diameter, 0.77mm in thickness, and weighs 1.30g. Die axis: 11 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Longdon-on-Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-12C7F3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy probable pin of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The probable pin head is circular in shape. The pin head has a concave upper surface and a flat lower side. At the centre of the back, the base of a circular sectioned shaft remains. This has a diameter of 4.4 mm. The concave pin head has the remains of blue enamel, possibly from an glass enamel inset. The pin head has a diameter of 11.5 mm and 3.2 mm tall. Including the remains of the shaft, the pin measures 7.8 mm in length. It weighs 1.5 g. The pin head is a mid green colour, with …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74505B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval silver cut groat of Henry VII (AD 1485 - 1509) Profile issue dating to AD 1504-09. Initial Mark: uncertain. Mint of London. North (1991) Vol II no. 1747.
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 8th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-A0FBB0
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval (1300-1400) copper alloy strap clasp frame with anthropomorphic decoration, in the form of a face with pointed headdress, probably representative of a bishop. The clasp frame is sub-rectangular in plan and 'U' shaped in cross-section with upturned sides. The bar is narrowed for the (missing) plate while the outside edge is elaborately decorated with an integrally cast head. The U-shaped face stands proud of the edge with clearly incised pointed-oval eyes, downward-turned cheek or moustache and horizontal mouth. The headdress is separated by a transverse groove…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.