Record ID: WMID-7160B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or fitting, dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD  1600 - 1700). The mount consists of a slightly convex base plate of three asymmetrical circles, with a D-shaped cross section. Two transverse ridges are present either side of the main circle. No other decoration is present. The reverse is flat and contains two integral damaged pointed lugs.  The mount is light brown colour, with an abraded surface patina.  Measurements: length 14.9mm, width 8.2mm, thickness of plate 3.9mm, weight 1.2 grams. Read, B&n…
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-5F8533
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp (or Jaws Harp) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400 to AD 1700. In plan, the object consists of only the sub circular head of the jews harp, which has the characteristic lozenge cross section. Both arms are missing. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, where the iron tongue which would have produced the twanging sound of the instrument was once attached.The Jews harp has a dark brown patina. Measurements: Length 22.8mm, width at the head 23.1mm, thickness 5.9mm, weight 6.2g. …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5F2F8E
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Jews Harp (or Jaws Harp) of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400 to AD 1700. In plan, the Jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, where the iron tongue which would have produced the twanging sound of the instrument was once attached.The Jews harp has a dark brown patina. Slight orange iron corrosion is present at the rabbet section.  Measurements: Length 51.8mm, width at th…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 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-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: WMID-59F199
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Early Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). The fastener consists of a flat discoidal head, with a rectangular sectioned shank fixing to the centre of the reverse. The shank extends out into a triangular loop. The front of the disc has been decorated with a long cross. It measures 33.3 mm in length, 17.2 mm wide and 13.2 mm thick. The discoidal head has a diameter of 18.0 mm. It weighs 9.1 g. The fastener is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar button and loop fasteners …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DBD94F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy Colchester Derivative (Polden Hill) brooch dating to circa AD 50 - 120. The brooch is T-shaped in plan. The catch plate, foot, spring and pin are missing. The bow head is slightly angular (comma shaped) and tapers to a worn break.  At the rear of the head is a rearward facing hook and a rectangular concave slot which once would have contained the spring. The wings are semi-circular and decorated with two vertical ridges. The right wing is damaged and missing part of its end. The head has no evident decoration. Th…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DAD344
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (4.d type) of Roman date, circa (AD 80 - 120). The brooch is nearly complete and is only missing the pin. The brooch is T-shape in plan. The wings are cylindrical with flat circular perforated end caps. The wing caps are complete and the axis bar and spring are present.The spring is formed of ten turns. A gap is present at the centre of the spring for the pin. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The head has semi circular mo…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DA7D9C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (4.il type) of Roman date, circa (AD 120-240). The brooch is nearly complete and is only missing the remains of the pin. The brooch is T-shape in plan. The wings are cylindrical with flat circular end caps. The wing caps are complete and the axis bar and spring are present.The spring is held by an external chord to a rearward facing hook which is located at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The spring is formed of nine turns. The remains of the top of the pin is intact. The…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2023
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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-65144C
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and worn Rose and Orb Nuremberg Jetton dating c. 1543-1635AD.  The obverse is very worn but appears to have the rose motif at the centre surrounded by alternating crowns and lis. The legend has almost complete worn away, but it is possible to make out some of the letters and …WIN… suggests this may be a product of the Krauwinckel family, who were operating between 1543 and 1635AD).  The reverse is slightly better preserved with the Imperial orb within a tressure of three arches and three angles.  The legend is illegible.  Measurements: d…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 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-0EE922
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified enamelled object of uncertain date but possibly Roman to early medieval (c250-650AD). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a circular perforation at the centre.  It is decorated on one side only.  The design is a quatrefoil made up of four semi-circles, each with a smaller semi-circle within it.  This creates a number of cells which have been filled with pale blue, white and orange enamel.  The reverse of the object is undecorated.  The sides of the object have two parallel grooves. Measurements: Diameter: 22.1…
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-0E2E66
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy token, of uncertain date and type, probably dating from the post-medieval period (c. 1600-1800AD), based on the style of lettering. The circular token/disc has a relief initials IR on one side within what appears to be a milled border, only part of which survives, approx. 15mm in diameter.  On the other side is part of a similar milled border, but this has been poorly stamped and may originally have also had initials at the centre. Possibly struck on a worn halfpenny. Measurements:  Diameter:29.4mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 6.66g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: WREX-0DDE3D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded dating c.1550-1650AD. The buckle has moulded floral decoration on the outer edge of each loop and at either end of the strap bar.  Only part of the copper alloy pin survives. Measurements: Height: 20.5mm; length: 31.1mm; thickness: 3.3mm; weight: 6.84g
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.