Record ID: WMID-9C9C83
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Roman Wild 1970, Type VIa dating (2nd Century AD). Less than 50% of the button and loop fastener is present, consisting of the head of the button and loop fastener. The loop and part of the shank are missing. The head is rectangular and decorated with two colours of enamel, probably red and blue. The enamelled decoration is split into two styles. On one side is an alternating triangular pattern, with red inward facing triangles on one side and blue on the other. The other side has five rectangular cells, with alternatin…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-71C1D6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy pin dating of late Roman dating (4th Century) . The stem of the pin is circular in cross section; it projects straight down below the head, where it has been bent in a U-shape and bends upwards to extend above the head, tapering to the end where it terminates in a break. The top of the stem is flat, and the head is affixed to the side so its face is parallel to the stem. The head is broadly circular in shape, and sub-rectangular in plan. There is a central circular hole. The bottom half of the head is undecorated. The top is decorated with two grooves, which projec…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-700794
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, dating from AD 60 - 120.  The object consists of the majority of the bow, head and wings. The catchplate, the pin and the spring are missing. The wings are circular in cross-section and are undecorated. The slot on the head of the brooch which would have housed the spring is rectilinear in shape. There is a single raised ridge which runs along the centre of the upper portion of the bow and onto the head of the brooch, terminating below the slot. The rest of the brooch is undecorated and tapers…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF5483
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a jar. Local (unsourced) greyware. Unclear fabric. Grey. Fabric: Grey. reduced interior. Grey Reduced core. grey reduced exterior. black colour coat. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: horizontal lines. Surface treatment: black colour coat. Condition: Abraded. Form: jar Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 37.1 mm. Width: 41.3 mm. Thickness: 7.6 mm. Total mass 14.2 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF34E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a plate or bowl. Severn Valley ware. Unclear fabric. Orangey red. Fabric: Red. Oxidised interior. Grey Reduced core. Red oxidised exterior. Red slip. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: rouletted. Surface treatment: red slip. Condition: Abraded. Form: plate/ bowl Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 18.3 mm. Width: 17.8 mm. Thickness: 5.6 mm. Total mass 2.3 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-032AAC
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman (c. 43 - 410 AD) copper alloy nail; The head of the nail is flat and roughly rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The shank is integral and is square-sectioned, tapering to a blunt point. The nail is slightly bent from the lower third of the shank. It has a mid green patina and measures 46.36mm long, 7.55 mm wide across the head and weighs 3.32g. The PAS record KENT-0004BD writes 'Nails are difficult to date without archaeological context. Nails of this form are frequently assigned a Roman date and examples have been excavated. However, nails were manufacture…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: OXON-031DD4
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman (AD c. 100-350) cast copper-alloy stud or mount: The stud has a circular head which is decorated on the outer face with an undecorated bone setting which is slightly domed in profile. On the reverse of the stud there is an integral circular section shank which does not taper, but termintes with a flattened expanded edge which was probably flattened with a hammer. The surface of the stud has a mottled mid to dark green patina. It measures 34.65mm diameter 18.42mm thick and weighs 30.19g Crummy (1983) illustrates similar studs, but not decorated with bone, such…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-9D96BE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating c. AD 100-200.  See Mackreth (2011) TR1.2c2 - a potentially similar example can be seen in Mackreth (2011) Vol.2 Pl.81 No.4984. The spring, pin, part of the lug, some of the decoration, and most of the catch plate are missing. The head is 15.48mm wide and flared, with a concave reverse. Part of the lug on the reverse is missing, with the perforation being located near a sub-triangular point on the head. The exterior surface of the head is decorated with ornate, seemingly scrollwork moulded in relief, with raised p…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-4CFE76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a sestertius of unclear Antonine type dating to the period c.AD 138-192. Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure left(?). This is possibly an irregular copy of the mint of Rome.  Diameter: 27.87mm. Thickness: 3.51mm. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F8492A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type  of Mackreth 2011, 4.e, dating c. AD 75-200. The spring, pin, catch plate, foot, and sections of the bow are missing. The head is 26.35mm wide including the semi-cylindrical wings. The left wing cap is complete and sub-oval in shape, whilst the right wing cap is incomplete and semi-circular. The head is hump-like and on both sides there is arched moulding present at the junction between the head and the wings. There appears to be the remnants of either a rearward facing or a pierced lug hook at…
Created on: Sunday 6th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-48BBCE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of Polden Hill, 4.a-b, and dating c. AD 90-130. The spring, pin, axial bar, catch plate, and foot are missing. The central head has a humped shape, with the whole head being 15.62mm wide, including the semi-cylindrical wings and the incomplete, pierced, sub-oval wing caps. There are raised, semi-circular mouldings where the wings meet the head. There is a rearward facing hook at the front of the head. There is little surviving evidence of the head and bow of the brooch having had further decoration, though this c…
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-48346A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill Type class 5.d1 Plate 50. The catch plate, foot, pin, part of the bow, part of the spring, part of the axial bar, and most of the right wing are missing. The head is 19.37mm wide, including the missing section of the right wing. The left wing is semi-cylindrical and has a sub-oval wing cap with a circular perforation for the axial bar. The left wing is decorated with three moulded grooves running along the wing and a groove where the wing meets the wing cap, all of which creates three rais…
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F65B92
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill Type of class 4.a. and dating to AD 75-175. The pin, catch plate, and foot are missing. The head is 19.69mm wide including the wings. The wings are semi-cylindrical with semi-circular wing caps. The head is hump-like and on both sides there are the remnants of extremely worn arched moulding present at the junction between the head and the wings. At the front of the head, there is a rearward facing hook through which the cord passes. There is no visible decoration on the wings, head, o…
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4D5CF0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of t…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-9CC502
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Trumpet brooch of Roman date (AD 80-200). Bayley and Butcher 2004, Group B. The brooch is composed of a sub-rectangular head plate with a broken loop at its apex. The plate is decorated with three incised transverse grooves, the upper portion of the loop is missing due to an old, abraded break. The back of the head is concave with two outer projecting lugs, and a coiled wire spring, and pin. The head is ovate with the bow emanating from the. The front of the bow is decorated with a moulded acanthus flower at the apex and a collar above. Below the mouldin…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E33124
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy possible steelyard of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible steelyard has a square shank. One end has a double collar terminal, with central circular knop. The upper collar has been decorated with oblique slashes to create a ropelike decoration. The other end exhibits a patinated break. The square shank has several horizontal grooves across the width. It measures 63.2 mm in length, 4.6 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. The head is 6.5 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 8.5 mm. It weighs 9.1 g. The possible steelyard is mid to dark green in colour.…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E10AF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Theodosius (AD 378-402), probably of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 378-383 (Reece period 20). CONCORDIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, head right, right foot on prow and right hand holding a reverse spear, left hand resting on knee. Probably mint of Arles. cf. RIC IX, p. 67, no. 21. Diameter: 17.3 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7B9BAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An apparent contemporary copy of a  Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female figure (Pax or Livia) seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left. Mint of Lyon. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30.  ALthough the style of these coins can vary greatly, this one appears just a little too crude to be regular.  Contemporary copies and plated copies of this type are quite common. This type of coin is often referred to as the 'Tribut…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D651F5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead alloy possible model for a trumpet style brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Around 25% of the possible model is present, consisting of the head. The head is conical and tapers to a point. The base is recessed with a depression at the centre.  It measures 15.4 mm in length, 9.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 g. The possible model is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in damage to the original surface. The shape of the artefact is consistent with that of a head of a t…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9FB25E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative, Polden Hill type 3, Plate 46 brooch dating to the Roman period (c. AD 75- 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and partial bow. The head retains the complete, though worn, wings. The reverse of the head is concave to accommodate the now missing spring and pin mechanism. At the apex of the head is an incomplete integral hook that would ahve held the top loop of the sping. At eiother side of the head are prominent shoulder ridges. The bow curves down sharply from the head, tapering and terminating i…
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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