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: WMID-D07FDA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval strap fitting or 'socketed hook dating to AD 1000-1100.  The object consists at one end of a rectangular terminal with a broken edge. This would once have possibly then extended into a hook as seen on other examples. Below this terminal the object extends into an opposing curved edge with a large perforation through it. On the outer face is a zoomorphic terminal. The animal has a long neck which extends to a rounded head with eyes either side and large oval nostrils. The object then expands to a terminal which is hollow at the back a…
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-E91845
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper-alloy and enamelled Early-Medieval buckle, dating from circa AD 700-800. The object is broadly an inverted triangle in plan with an incomplete circular projection at the tip. The main body of the buckle then expands to the opposing upper edge which features two incomplete triangular projections on either corner. A rectangular pin hole is present, measuring 4.7 mm by 2.4 mm. The front face of the object has traces of enamel. Original colour uncertain, possibly yellow. Triangular cells, infilled with enamel are present in each of the thre…
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-07F8ED
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy sewing ring (or ring thimble) with six spiral tiers of pits. The ring has a groove and ridge on top rim. c.1550-1700 Measurements: height: 13.4mm; diameter: 18.2mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 3.65g
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', 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: WREX-074CC4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with drilled frame for separate spindle. Pin and spindle missing. c.1660-1720. Moulded pin rests. Moulded decoration at end of spindle. Green/black in appearance. Measurements: Length: 24.2mm; width: 15.8mm; thickness: 3.5mm; weight: 2.52g
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-06DF90
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with drilled frame for separate spindle. Pin and spindle missing. c.1660-1720 dark green/grey in colour.  Measurements: Length: 23.5mm; width: 18.6mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 2.15g
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-054CED
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy trapezoidal shoe or knee buckle with a drilled frame for a separate spindle, dating c1660-1720AD. The buckle has notched ends with two circular openwork apertures. Moulded decoration on each side. The spindle and the pin are missing.  The buckle has been tinned. Measurements: length: 32.3mm; width: 21.5mm; thickness: 3.9mm; weight: 6.91g
Created on: Monday 19th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-58650B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, pierced, post-medieval silver hammered halfpenny of King Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Tower of London mint. North, II, 1991, p. 163, no. 2274; see also, Withers and Withers, 2004, p. 46. Obverse: Rose. Reverse: Rose. It measures 9.03mm in diameter, 0.94mm in thickness, and weighs 0.18g.
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-582B91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, slightly chipped, post-medieval silver hammered half groat of King Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547), of the Third Coinage dating to AD 1544-1547. Minted at Canterbury. No initial mark. North, II, 1991, p. 115, no. 1852. Obverse: Crowned and bearded bust facing right. Obverse legend: Illegible. Reverse: Squared shield bearing the royal coat of arms, quartered by a long cross fourchee. Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / [...]N / TOR. It measures 19.48mm in diameter, 0.58mm in thickness, and weighs 1.11g. Die axis: 7 o'clock.
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-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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-ECD80F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dished cone brooch, of Romano-British dating (c.AD 70 - AD 250). Less than 25% of the brooch is present. The fragment is triangular in shape, with a dished profile. The concave sided cone rising from the bottom of a dish. At the apex of the cone, the tip is circular and is dished, in the centre is a raised circular boss that protrudes just beyond the outer rim of the tip of the cone. The disc and cone are undecorated. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated and is slightly concaved at the centre. The remains of the hinge is visible but a…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-2C7EF2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete / broken cast copper alloy 'S'-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of Post-Medieval, most probably 18th century date (AD 1550 - AD 1900). The extant terminal is in the form of a snake / serpant or possibly a swan's head which is turned to form an open hook. The central part of the fitting has cast moulded decoration. This decoration is in the form of a central bulbous faceted ring which is flanked by acanthus like leaves. The body of the hook does not seem to be decorated and the hooked end has simple cast zoomorphic features. The fitting is a mid - green colour with an ab…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrockwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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.

Record ID: WMID-DFE486
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy asymmetrical double loop buckle of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The buckle frame has one pointed loop and one D shaped loop. The D shaped loop has a cylindrical roller secured around the outer edge. The pointed loop has six shallow horizontal grooves along the outer edge, The pin is wrapped around the central bar, which is narrowed at either end. Iron corrosion products present on the base of the pin, indicate that the pin has been made from iron. It measures 24 mm in length, 18 mm wide and 3 mm thick. No direct parallel has b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2020
Spatial data recorded.