Record ID: GLO-DCD128
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sliver hammered sixpence of Elizabeth I 1581 Diameter 26mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 2.85g Obverse; Crowned bust facing left with a rose behind Obverse inscription; ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA Reverse; Shield divided into four by the royal coat of arms, long cross separating this into quarters with 1581 above. Reverse inscription; POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV Mint; London Mint mark; latin cross Wear; Fine
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-DCF511
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sliver hammered Half penny of Henry VIII Diameter 9mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 0.28g Obverse; Crowned bust facing forward, the crown is arched. Obverse inscription; [...]A Reverse; long cross with three pellets in each angle. Reverse inscription; CI[VI/TAS/LON/D]ON Mint; London Wear; Fine
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 24th April 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-419A34
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped buckle length 46mm, width 30mm, thickness 2mm, weight 8.53g. Sub-oval frames, the frame is 5.5mm wide and 2mm thick, with a bevelled outside edge. The strap bar in the centre is narrowed, at either end of the bar are mouldings which containing four recessed lines which expand outwards from the base. Two similar, larger mouldings project from the outside edge of both frames. The artefact was originally gilt with gold evident over much of the top of the fame, none remains on the underside but this edge was probably not gilt. It is in a good condition, wit…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Saturday 11th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-41AED0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped buckle length 43mm, width 31mm, thickness 2mm, weight 8.68g. Sub-oval frames, the frame is 3mm wide and 2mm thick, with a semicircular cross-section. The strap bar in the centre is narrowed, at either end of the bar is a moulded oval knop. The end of both of the loops expands into an eight petaled flower. There is a recesses linear groove in the top edge of the frame that runs around its length. The is in a fair condition, although corrosion has effected this object resulting in a Greenish brown pitted surface. Date 1550-1650.
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-41B8E7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trumpet brooch, length 25mm, width 10mm, thickness 7mm, weight 6.21g. There is a loop in the back of the head where the spring would have been mounted, the spring and pin are now missing. The head is oval in cross section and narrows towards the knee, a crest runs down the top of the head. Mounded decoration on the knee consists of a tall semicircular band with a recessed border both top and bottom. The leg is missing from just below the knee, this is an old break and as a result the catch palate is missing. The overall condition is very poor worth corrosion strip…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-41C076
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt loop, length 17mm, width 22mm thickness 3mm, weight 1.71g. Asymmetrical frame, the forward edge is oval whilst the rear edge is rectangular, both are separated by two inward facing lugs. The oval edge is wider and thicker than the rectangular one (oval, width 22mm, thickness 3mm, rectangular width 19mm, thickness1.5mm). The artefact appears to be made from gunmetal which is a lead rich copper alloy. The overall condition is poor with corrosion eating away at much of the surface resulting in a greyish/brown pitted layer. Date 1250-1450.
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-41E3A0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy brooch, length 32.5mm, width 21mm, thickness 2mm, weight 2.92g. Oval loop 21mm long, 16mm wide, in the middle of the long edge there are two projecting arms 17m long, width 2.5mm, thickness 2mm, which are bent back on them selves. Animal head terminal on both of the arms, consisting of a narrowed snout, with a ridge behind for the eyes and behind this are two small triangular projections for the ears. There are traces of gold on part of the loop where the artefact was gilt. The overall condition is very poor, the original surface has been stripped away by corrosio…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-41F023
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy leaf shaped seal box lid, length 27mm, width 18mm, thickness 4mm, weight 1.44g. Elliptical in plan, there is a hole in the centre of the widest point with four concentric rings emanating outwards, in between two of the lines are stamped crescent shaped decorative lines running around the full circumference. There is a slight knop on the back edge. The underside is plain, except for a knop towards the widest edge, this would have been the pin support. The knop is rectangular 4mm long, 4mm high, 3mm wide, with a slot in the centre for the pin and a hole running through t…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-704486
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy harness mount 37mm diameter excluding lugs, 15mm high excluding point. Domed centre with a knop terminal, an incised line runs around the circumference halfway down at the base of the dome is a flat rim that has a raised border, two opposing lugs with rivet holes on the edge. The reverse of the dome is concave. This artefact dates to the 17th century.
Created on: Monday 4th February 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 11th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENDOCK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-717855
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl diameter 30mm. Bi-conical cross-section, the surface has been divided into cells by seven radiating relief lines, in the centre of each cell is a pellet. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, “Norwich Households: Medi…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ELDERSFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-7ADA31
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Roman head stud type brooch, length 47mm, width 15mm, thickness 20mm, weight 12.54g. loop on the top of the head, tubular wings with an iron axis bar still in place, slot in the centre of the wings at the rear for the pin which is still in place. The forward edge of the wings is flat and stepped twice. The head stud is a projecting pellet surrounded by a circle. Running down the length of the leg are two sets of recessed opposing triangles that are filled with enamel. The foot is semicircular with a double collar above. The catch plate on the reverse is complete. …
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-7BA435
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy buckle plate length 31mm, width 17mm, thickness 1.5mm weight 3.57g. Rectangular plate with a stamped picture in the centre, possibly similar to the example found in London (Egan and Pritchard, 2002, 112) that depicts a loin passant which was dated to the 13th century. Two rivet holes at the reverse, one is broken, the other still retains a copper alloy rivet, slot in the forward edge for the buckle pin, this area would have wrapped around the buckle frame but is now broken. The reverse is plain. The artefact is in poor condition, with corrosion obscuring much of t…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-7D49A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy trumpet brooch, 28mm long, 11mm wide and 15mm thick 5.4g weight. Plain head with and oval plate behind, the edge of the plate is serrated by a number of notches, on the top of the plate is a knop that is probably the remains of the base of a loop. On the reverse of the head is a rearward facing perforated lug that holds the spring support bar (this is made of iron), a small section of the spring is still in place. A simple moulded knee half way down the leg of three horizontal ridges, the centre on being the largest and decorated by a ropework pattern. The lower pa…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-7DECF1
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clothes fastener length 38mm, width 23mm, thickness 3mm, weight 5.48mm. Oval plate with crosshatching pattern on the top surface, rectangular loop at one end for fasting, smaller loop at the other end and on either side for securing to fabric. This artefact is heavily corroded. Date 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-7DFEE7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy stud diameter 15mm, thickness 1.5mm, height 6mm, weight 2.53g. Circular domed stud possible rivet in the centre, found in association with a 13th century buckle plate. Therefore it could be a medieval belt stud, similar to examples found in London (see Egan and Pritchard, 2002, 174-175) Tentative data 13th century. G.Egan and F.Pritchard, 2002, Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London, The Stationery Office
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-3FA522
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Antoninianus of Postumus Date 260-269 Diameter 19mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 3.59g Obverse: radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right Obverse inscription: [IMP] C POSTVMVS P [F AVG] Reverse: Moneta standing left with scales & cornucopiae Reverse inscription: [MONE]TA AVG Condition: fine Die axes: 6 o’clock
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3FC730
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, as Caesar. Date 306-307 AD. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 210, no. 694. Diameter 29mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 5.66g Obverse: laureate, cuirassed bust right Obverse inscription: FL VAL CONSTANTINVS N C Reverse: Genius standing left, in modius on head & drapery around loins, holding patera & cornucopia, S to left A to the right. Reverse inscription: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI Condition: very fine Die axes: 6 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Friday 13th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3FDA42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy barbarous radiate Date about 270s-280s Diameter 18mm, thickness 1mm, weight 1.98g Obverse: crude radiate bust facing right Obverse inscription: […] Reverse: figure standing left holding spear Reverse inscription: […] Condition: poor Die axes: 1 o’clock
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3FE724
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead disc shaped spindle whorl diameter 20mm, thickness 6mm, weight 16.55g. Date Roman to Medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-3FF6E3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead standing weight diameter 16mm, height 16mm, weight 23.5g. Conical weight with a rounded top. Uncertain date probably medieval.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredon', grid reference and parish protected.