Record ID: HESH-657F45
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) most probably struck at the mint in Durham. Almost all detail is lost through wear and therefore a more refined date cannot be suggested
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-57C77E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lower bow and foot most probably from a cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type brooch of early Roman date (80-120 AD). An old, worn and corroded break is present across the lower bow above the catchplate.The head and uppart part of the brooch is lost. The lower bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to an extpanded external edge which is decorated with tranverse bars and rounded foot. The catch-plate is formed from a rib on the rear of the bow; it is crescent shaped and the external edge is rolled to form the pin rest. The brooch is a mid - light …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-506344
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button of probable Post Medieval date (1600-1750). The button is circular in plan and domed (D shaped) in section with a concave reverse. The head is solid and cast in one piece. The front face is decorated with an intricate hand cut design formed of two opposing C shaped scrolls enclosed within a vegetal cushion with bunches of grapes cut on each opposing quarter. The design is formed using a C shaped an annulet punches. The design is contained within a circumferential border formed of very fine annulets stamps. The rear of the button has a single integrally cast …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5023C6
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stud or mount of probable medieval date (1200-1400). The mount is relatively small and is probably from a piece of harness or more likely from a piece of decorative furniture. The head of the stud is near circular in plan and D shaped in cross section. It has an abraded and corroded surface mid-green coloured surface patina. The remains of a gilt surface is present although this is poorly preserved. The head is decorated with a cast design - although worn - it is probably floral in pattern consisting of a central pellet around which eight annulets are evenly arranged…
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A9A555
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of the Colchester derivative Polden Hill type (Mackreth Group 4.i2,, flat wing ends type, West Midlands., Mackreth 2011, 4.j. Plate 48, dating to c.AD 140-320. The object consists of the bow, a fragment of the catchplate and the wings. The spring mechanism, pin and most of the catchplate are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and has a slight D-shaped profile as the bow has a slight curve.The head of the bow humps to connect to the wings which are cylindrical in shape and project from either side. The wings were decorated wit…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ercall Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B84DC2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped buckle of probable early post medieval date (1500-1650). The buckle frame is an irregular pentangle / pentangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The frame has an integrally cast slight central bar to which a pin is fixed. The pin is cast and the end is rolled around the bar to fix it. The opposing edge is angled with a slight notched / recessed pin rest at the apex. There is no decoration on the exterior frame. The buckle is a mid brownish green colour with an abraded polished surface patina Movement in the ploughsoil has resulted in the buckle …
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.

Record ID: HESH-B76B63
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy single looped buckle with associated sheet metal buckle plate of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge is a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. Around this strap bar a small sub rectangular sheet metal pin is attached by one end being bent around the bar; the decoration on the opposite edge acts as a pin rest. The pin tapers to a broken point. The frame is regular in plan with the opposite edge to the strap bar be…
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-B745D9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a Post-Medieval copper-alloy sword-belt eye-section toggle fitting (c. 1500-c. 1700). The fitting only survives as the integral open and worn circular loop of the wider end of a larger composite device. This loop has a sub-rectangular cross-shaped aperture with rounded ends forming an eye. Attached to the loop is a smaller sub-circular off-set loop with a circular rivet hole. Set in a similar position are te remains of an integrally cast strap plate which is decorated with a floral pattern and inlaid with a black coloured surface. The reverse is plain and u…
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-B71948
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy hooked tag of probable early post medieval date (1500-1650). The plate of the hooked tag is sub-rectangular in plan with an integral rectangular loop at one end and a blunt hook at the other - both these parts are lost and all that remains is the central plate.The plate of the hooked tag is shaped with crescentic removals on the sides and top creating an undulating shape similar to shields. All detail of the design is lost and the hook is in a poor condition. The reverse of the hooked tag is plain and flat. The hooked tag is of a mid brown-green colour and has an e…
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-B6BEDF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is an eroded hexagonal shape in plan and rectangular in section. The upper face is decorated with an applied white metal - possibly tin or silvering - surface. The exterior edge is scalloped but eroded - originally probably being flower - rose like. Integrally cast pellets are present on the surface of each petal and it is possible that a stamped design had once been applied. Due to the condition of the surface this is now lost. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two ca…
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-B6A691
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting / belt mount of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section; the edges are slightly faceted. In form the fitting is best described as being heart shaped (sub-triangular) with the tapering point expanding with a double loop and terminating in a pointed knop. In form the underside is very like an inverted fleur-de-lis. The exterior surfaces may well have had an applied tinned surface. There is no other incised or applied decoration present. The reverse is slightly dished (concave) …
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-B63C78
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy robust harness hook of later medieval or post medieval date. The artefact is well cast and for heavy duty use being robust. It comprises a rectangular shaped loop from which which descends a tapering rectangular D sectioned bar whose terminal is cast to form a bulbous hook. It terminates in a rounded edge. The upper part of the bar has two small corrosion choked rivet holes which pass through the body of the fitting. There is no decoration present - but it is heavily filled. An applied coating is present and where this has decayed small areas of mid grey bro…
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-B5E94D
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy furniture fitting / hinge plate of post medieval date (1550-1700). The plate is robust and heavily cast. It comprises a broadly rectangular plate with a rectangular tapering terminal, in section it is rectangular and from the upper edge of the reverse two D shaped projections extend. Each of these would be pierced and an iron axis pin would have passed through them, Around the hinge setting on the reverse is significant degraded iron corrosion. The edges of the hinge have been shaped / cast to form three panels The upper is rectangular, the second is shield …
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-B5A77C
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy furniture fitting / escutcheon drawer plate of late post medieval date (1650-1750 AD). The plate is from the reverse of a drawer handle / pull handle from a piece of furniture and is decorative in nature. It is broadly circular in plan (possibly originally an abraded hexagonal shape) and D shaped in cross section. The front face has a cast design in the broad shape of a flower or rose. The central hole has a pierced worn oval shape and measures a maximum width of 4.5mm and height of 3.8mm. The external edge is scalloped forming six petals each decorated with…
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-B5859A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stud or mount - possibly a handle / lid of probable medieval or post medieval date (1400-1800). The mount is relatively small and comprises solely of the head - the shank is lost and would have been a separate part which fitted into a rectangular shaped recess on the reverse. Given the form it is hard to suggest from what it comes - as it might be several different things - preferred is a separate handle or lid / knop most probably from portable furniture. The head of the artefact is circular in plan with a smooth heavily patinated green surface - it is decorated wit…
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-B55417
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 relatively small and comprises solely of the head - the shank is broken on the reverse. The stud most probably comes from a piece of harness or 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. An applied but deteriorate tinned / silver applied surface is present. The shank of the stud is rectangular in shape extending to a broken and corroded edge. A direct parallel has not been found but…
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-B5401C
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 relatively small and is probably from a piece of harness or 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 distorted 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 11.7mm in diameter and is 2.9mm thick, the…
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-B5322D
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 relatively small and is probably from a piece of harness or 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 distorted 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 15.7mm in diameter and is 5.1mm thick, the…
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-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.