Record ID: WMID-72D2C3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete solid cast lead alloy toy animal, most likely a dog, of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1800 - 1950).  The object comprises a figurine of a dog, standing on all four of its legs. The dog's head looks forward and slightly downwards and has floppy ears. The dog is missing two of its legs and its tail. The size of the object is suggestive of a decorative or most likely toy use. The figurine has a grey coloured surface patina. It measures 20.1mm in height and 32.7mm in length. It has a width of 12.1mm and weighs 24.5 grams.  Similar toy figurines …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5EBDDA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400-1800. The token was originally circular in plan, but is now distorted in shape and missing some of its edge. The obverse is decorated with a central pellet and six radiating curved ribs creating segments, representing Powell type 3 (Segments).  A pellet decorates every other segment. The reverse is undecorated. The token has a worn cream and grey coloured patina across both surfaces.  Measurements: diameter 21.7mm, thickness 2.6mm, weight 4.9 grams.…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A3596D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is a rectangular pyramid in form. The sides of the weight flare to a flat rectangular base. Below the upper edge is a transverse circular piercing. The circular hole has a maximum diameter of 4.2 mm. The object has a well-developed cream to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. There are other similar examples recorded on the database; WMID-30ABD3 and WMID-64ED04 both discovered in Staffo…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
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Record ID: HESH-B525C0
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stud or mount of probable medieval or post medieval date (1400-1800). The mount is very large and is probably from a piece of harness or more likely furniture. The head of the stud is circular in plan with a smooth heavily patinated green surface - there is no cast or applied decoration present. The shank of the stud is square in shape extending to a blunted possibly snapped point. A direct parallel has not been found but due to the colour of the metal and surface patina a post medieval date is preferred. The head of the stud measures 22.7mm in diameter and is 6.8…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-B50A57
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast and decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop / handle. The knop is broadly oval in plan and irregular in profile. The central knop is decorated as a flower. It has a central raised boss, which expands into a series of radiating lentoid shaped petals. It is likely that these were originally coated with a black coloured surface which has since decayed. The neck below the knop of the lid becomes narrow before expanding outwards in a slanting platform with the remains of the rivet protruding out from underneath. The artefact is in a worn but fair condition. Similar exampl…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8EEC24
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot/ ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball could be from a small musket or carbine, considering size and weight. The ball has been fired, which has impacted on the shape of it - it is no longer spherical or sub spherical. It's also not possible to determine if the object is complete or incomplete. The surface is relatively even, but not smooth. The colour of the shot is of a patchy mid grey to mid brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8EBB38
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball is likely from a small musket or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with a relatively even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are visible. The colour of the ball is of a patchy mid grey to mid brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 13.3mm in diameter an…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8EA49A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with a relatively even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are clearly visible and stick out. The colour of the ball is mid grey to mid brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot meas…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8E9035
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with a smooth surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are visible. The colour of the ball is light to mid grey. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 11.9mm in diameter a…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8E595B
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One alloy lead musket ball of post medieval 1600-1800 date. The shot is sub-spherical in shape with an even surface. It's likely to have been fired as it has a single flattened surface. The shot is a mid grey to light brown colour with a relatively thick surface patina. Similar shots have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8E3BDB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with a smooth surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are clearly visible. The colour of the ball is light grey. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 11.75mm in diameter…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8E29C3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are barely visible. The colour of the ball is light grey. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 12.7mm in diameter an…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8E07D4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with an uneven surface. The ball appears to have been fired, as a deep indentation is clearly visible, suggesting the shot possibly hit the edge of a hard object. Casting seam and casting mould are barely visible. The colour of the ball is light grey to creamy brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8DDBA6
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One alloy lead musket ball of post medieval 1600-1800 date. The shot is sub-spherical in shape with a uneven surface. It appears to have been fired as it has a single flattened surface. The object has retained a partially visible circumferential band which indicates the ball was 'set up' into the bore. It is a mid grey to light brown colour with a relatively thick surface patina. Similar shots have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musk…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8DB21C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with an uneven surface. The ball appears not to have been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are barely visible. The colour of the ball is mainly dark grey, with one rusty coloured spot visible. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8D8C0F
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball it is likely to be from a pistol. The shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are barely visible. The colour of the ball is mid grey to light brown; it has a relatively thick surface patina. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8D7051
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are clearly visible. The colour of the ball is mid grey to light brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 12.4mm …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8D5DE6
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Musket ball possibly from a smaller calibre weapon such as a pistol or carbine. The shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam is barely and casting mould is well visible. The colour of the ball is mid grey to light brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 1…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8D2E97
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a small musket or carbine - the shot is spherical in shape with a slightly uneven surface. The ball appears not to have been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are barely visible. The colour of the ball is patchy dark grey and sandy brown. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 14 mm in diameter…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-8D05B3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Likely from a small musket or carbine - the shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. The ball has not been fired. Casting seam and casting mould are visible. The colour of the ball is patchy dark grey. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century" (1988) and on page 202 of "Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition" by Geoff Egan (2005). The shot measures: 11.2mm in diameter and weighs 8.21 grams
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.