Record ID: WAW-C19FFE
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A total of 25 copper alloy Roman hobnails and tacks. The nails are of varying sizes, with broadly circular sectioned shanks and pointed domed heads. The largest weighs 1.26 grams and measures 15.6 mm in length, 9.9 mm in width and 7.1 mm in thickness. There are three smaller ones which are incomplete. The smallest weighing 0.15 grams. Of the smallest complete nail, it measures 9.4 mm in length, 8.8 mm in width, 5.5 mm in thickness. It weighs 0.56 grams. The objects have a dark brown patina.  The nails were possibly used for a Roman hobnail boot. The objects were discovered …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-603136
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron nail, probably a hob nail of Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The object would have had a domed head and a shank with a sub-square cross section that terminates in a point. Dimensions. Length (head): 6.06mm. Width (head): 4.86mm. Height: 12.13mm. Weight: 0.53g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5FF90E
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron nail of possible Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The nail is handmade from wrought iron and has a sub-oval head (13.28mm long, 10.38mm wide) and a shank that has a rectangular cross section that tapers from 8.89mm long and 6.12mm wide at the top to a wedge shaped end. Dimensions. Length (head): 13.28mm. Width (head): 10.38mm. Height: 17.27mm. Weight: 2.73g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-316704
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval iron object, possibly shot or a ball bearing. It weighs 3.57g, which is roughly 127 bore. This would mean that it could be a pellet from a shotgun, potentially from the 18th century or 19th century, or a ball bearing from the 19th century. There does not appear to be any signs of damage from being fired. The object is largely reddish brown in colour.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: WAW-D142A6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron key dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The key has a solid, square bit with a notch on the inner edge. The shank is sub-circular in section leading to a D-shaped bow. The object is heavily corroded tbus obscuring further detail. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: BERK-DA4231, SWYOR-E75BF2 and SWYOR-90A491.  The overall dimensions are as follows: 138.78mm in length, 57.14mm in width, 15.50mm in thickness and 124.32g in weight. 
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-41E7A7
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron axehead dating to the Early Medieval to Medieval period (c. AD 800-1500). The axehead is triangular in plan and profile. The socket is sub-triangular in shape with a rectangular-shaped butt. The axehead tapers slightly before widening to a flared crescentic blade. The axehead is heavily corroded and the very tips of the blade are now missing.  For a comparable example see PAS record LEIC-084A97. As stated in the record, the axehead appears to fit with Petersen Type G (Wheeler Type IV), a more precise date cannot be attributed as this type of axeh…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-F440EE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron object, likely a double loop buckle that is post Medieval in date (AD 1550-1650). It is convex and roughly oval in shape and consists of two circular loops joined together. The bar no longer remains, and the pin is missing. It is heavily corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: WAW-0BBFA1
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron spoon likely post-Medieval in date. The spoon is covered in rust with some Verdigris patina over parts of it, suggesting that it was originally an iron spoon coated with a copper alloy. The spoon is bent in various places along the handle and the bowl, resulting in the bowl facing backwards and being relatively flat. There is a thin tear in the bowl around 9 o’clock in the current position it is in. There are letters stamped on the handle towards its end point, which appear to read “ON” or “NG”. The rest of the legend has been worn away. The…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
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Record ID: WAW-406591
Object type: LATCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron probable latch dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1500-1900). The object has a sub-circular loop at one end from which a square-sectioned bar extends and tapers to a squared point. At the mid-section is a cross bar, which appears to be incomplete on one side. The object is heavily corroded. Comparable examples in iron and copper alloy recorded on the PAS database include LIN-97F773, NLM-22F7F5 and WAW-AE6963. The overall dimensions are as follows: 105.69mm in length, 32.77mm in width, 7.50mm in thickness and 25.45g in weight.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Record ID: WAW-775B40
Object type: ARMOUR
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron probable chest plate or chest guard of Modern date (c. AD 1900-1950). The object is roughly oval in plan and, curves on the outer face and concave on the reverse. The edges are chipped and there is a patch of iron corrosion in the centre of the outer face. The upper section has broken away from the whole but is still present. The object measures 410mm in length, 355mm in width, and 6.57mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-135B87
Object type: HELMET
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron replica helmet dating to the Modern period (c. AD 1850-1950). The helmet is machine made in the form of an Early Medieval style circa AD 800-1000. The skull of the helmet is cone-shaped with a sharp point at the apex. At the base of the helmet is a separate band attached with circular rivets. The nose-guard is also attached separately to the front of the helmet, also with circular rivets. The nose-guard is angled at a sharp 90 degrees. The object is dark brown in colour and one side has worn away owing to weathering. Seeking advice from colleagues in the datin…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
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Record ID: WAW-F3D5F2
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three complete iron probable cannon balls dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). All three cannon balls are spherical in shape and show signs of corrosion. For a comparable example see PAS record SWYOR-D0681D. Here Downes also suggests that such balls could have been from an industrial process, such as a crushing mill. All objects measure approximately 50mm in diameter therefore if indeed they are cannon balls their size would suggest they were used in a falcon type cannon. Their weights are as follows: Ball 1 - 437.6g Ball 2 - 439.2g Ball 3 - …
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
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Record ID: WAW-88D64D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron key dating to the Medieval period (c AD 1200-1300). The object has a sub-triangular bow, and an oval shaped stem that tapers towards the bit. The bit is S-shaped with five rectangular teeth, of irregular length, on the lower edge. The upper edge of the bit tapers to a worn point. The object is dark brown in colour. For a comparable example see PAS record PUBLIC-55E9E8. The key measures 120mm in length and 48mm in width.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th June 2021
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Record ID: WAW-BCB723
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron key of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1800). The remains of the object consist of the shank and bow. The bit is now missing. The bow is roughly circular in plan and the shank appears to be sub-circular in section. The object is heavily corroded thus a tentative date has been applied. The key is reddish-brown in colour. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: LANCUM-3505AD and LANCUM-34E0B5. The object is 66mm in length.
Created on: Monday 24th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 24th May 2021
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Record ID: WAW-34D612
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Modern silver and copper alloy five shillings or 'trade dollar' of George III (AD 1760-1820). Part of the core can be seen on the edge of the coin. Obverse description: Bust laureate right. Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX Reverse description: Britannia seated left holding branch and spear Reverse inscription: BANK OF ENGLAND 1804 / FIVE SHILLINGS DOLLAR According to Bliss (2019) these coins were overstruck on worn Spanish 8 real pieces to make up for deficiency in British silver coinage. All bear the date '1804' but were issued over 7 years…
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4B1DB2
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman iron hob nail dating to c.AD 43 - 410. The nail has a domed head with a central ridge projecting along its length. The nail has a broadly square shank which tapers to a blunted terminal.The object has a well-developed dark brown patina. The nails compare to other examples on the database including WAW-A15B19 discovered in Warwickshire. Here the record states that "Hob nails were used in Roman footwear (caligulae). Similar hobnails and the pattern which were created with them are illustrated in Manning (1995), p.120-22". Other nails have been discovered such…
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-7AB585
Object type: DONKEY SHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron mule or horseshoe or iron fitting for the heel of a wooden clog or shoe sole. The shape of the shoe resembles 'tongue' type horseshoes, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries (see Bailey, 1997, page 41). Clark (2004) discusses mule shoes on page 78, and concludes that mules were rarely shod in the Medieval period and that the shoe would be narrow and long with a length to breadth ratio of 1.24:1, looking at modern mule shoes. This iron fitting is narrow and might therefore have been designed for a clog or shoe. Margeson (1993) illustrates a similar heel iron with the same dimens…
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-54B9E3
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron probably chisel or other woodworking tool likely dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1700-1900). The handle is round in section and from the base of the handle the chisel end widens to form a rectangular working end of the tool. The blade edge, as well as the rest of the tool, is corroded but apparent. A similar example recorded on the PAS database is LVPL-864D62. The overall dimensions are as follows: 113.73mm in length, 65.8mm in width, 15.42mm in thickness and 292g in weight.
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-42F508
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron stud or tack dating to the late Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD1400-1550). The object is heavily corroded with irregular edges but may once have been shield-shaped. A rivet remains in situ on the reverse having been soldered into place on a sheet. Any decoration on the face of the stud has since corroded away. A possible comparable example is no. 255 in Read (2001: 32). The overall dimensions are as follows: 26.85mm in length, 23.54mm in width, 20.78mm in thickness and 8.97g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-3F8D0F
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron knife of probable Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1700). The iron blade has a straight back, the edge curves from the knife tip to the back where it terminates in a worn break. There is no evidence of the handle remaining. The blade is V-shaped in profile with a clear, though heavily corroded, cutting edge. Iron knives are difficult to date as the corrosion obscures details, and the functional designs do not vary much. Two similar examples recorded on the PAS database are: NLM-743879 and SWYOR-5CE441. Both have been dated to the Post Medieval period. The over…
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E05810
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron horseshoe probably dating to the Post Medieval to Modern period (c. AD 1600 -1900). The horseshoe is heavily corroded, though several distinguishing features can be determined. Two square nail holes can be identified on the underside of the shoe along the right branch. The web measures 26.95mm at its broadest point and tapers down to the narrow but thickened heels. There is a worn and corroded turn up at the toe. The overall dimensions are as follows: 146.09mm in length, 126.8mm in width, 16.73mm in thickness and 283g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-FD17F9
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval iron arrowhead, kite-shaped blade with a flat, lozenge section. It appears to have been tanged, the tang separated from the blade by a transverse collar. Length 53.0mm, Width 15.0mm, Thickness 2.6mm, Collar 6.9mm wide, Mass 5.42g. This arrowhead does not fit comfortably into Jessop's 1996 classification but might be best accommodated in his Type T3 although the collar is difficult to parallel. This type was in use in 12th and 13th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd February 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-437F17
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron horseshoe dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1700). The horseshoe is heavily corroded but at least two rectangular nails are still apparent in situ on the face of the object. The shoe has an even-sized web measuring 29.98mm across at its widest point, and tapers down to 21.71mm at the heels. Calkins are apparent on both heels, though the right hand calkin has been worn away somewhat. The horseshoe can be classified as Clark Type 4. For a comparable example see Clark (2004: 87) no. 230. The overall dimensions are as follows: 125.83mm in length, 130.3…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-43655A
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron horseshoe dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1250-1400). The horseshoe is heavily corroded but two rectangular nails are still apparent in situ on the reverse of the object. The shoe has an even-sized web measuring 27.07mm across, and tapers down to 18.57mm at the heels. The horseshoe can be classified as Clark type 4. The very worn remnants of calkins may be present at the heels but it is difficult to clearly determine. For a comparable example see Clark (2004: 86) no. 207. The overall dimensions are as follows: 131.94mm in length, 134.55mm in width, 12.47mm in…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-430188
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron probable leather-worker's knife dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-80). The object has a sub-rectangular blade narrowing at one end to a sharply pointed tang. The blade end of the object is slightly narrowed in profile suggesting this is the cutting edge. There are no other distinguishing marks apparent. The object shows signs of corrosion across all sides. A similar object can be seen in Margeson (1993: 190) no. 1471. The overall dimensions are as follows: 211mm in length, 52.27mm in width, 9.65mm in thickness and 439g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2019
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Record ID: FAKL-CBF5F0
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval iron horseshoe of Clark's type 3, dated in London to c.1200-1380 (Clark 2004, 96, Fig. 83). Broad (27.4mm) web, each branch ending in a turned calkin, holes rectangular with angled ends. Length 89.6mm, Width 84.6mm, Thickness 9.0mm, Mass 135.03g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WAW-2F401D
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (late 16thto 17thcentury) possible cannon ball: a broadly hemispherical corroded cast iron object which is heavily corroded. There are no signs of maker's marks or casting seams, but these may be distorted by corrosion. It weighs 67.31g (2.4 oz) and measures 27.41mm diameter. Although an inexact science, comparisons can be made with historic inventories of cannon shot, their dimensions and weights. These suggest that this ball might have been fired from known as the Minion Drake cannon which dates from the 16th to 17th century. There is also the possibility that…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8F7EBD
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Early Post Medieval Iron double edged knife blade dating to circa AD 1200-1600. The object is an elongated triangle in plan with a rounded blunted point and rectangular projection at the opposing end. The rectangular projection would have allowed the iron blade to be attached to a handle. The object is flat and the blade tapers from the shoulders, the tip is possibly broken. The object is heavily corroded and the original organic handle is missing. There are parallels recorded on the database which suggest a Medieval date, (NLM-80CD7C) was discovered in Lincolnshire…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5B003C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron Post Medieval possible cannon ball, probably dating to circa AD 1500 - 1700. The object is spherical in shape with pitting and corrosion visible on the surface. The cannon ball has a dark brown coloured patina across its surfaces. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail and full diameter and weight. The diameter and weight would suggest this example would fit a Minion cannon. The standard size for a Minion was a 3.5 inch bore and shot a 4 pound ball as discussed in Bailey (2000: p95…
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: HESH-128F1C
Object type: AXE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axe, axehead or hatchet of uncertain date possibly Medieval - post medieval date (1000 - 1800 AD). The axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with an irregular shaped expanded blade that has a pronounced downward projection. The socket of the axe is broken formed by the tail of the axe being folded and welded; the socket was a sub-triangular in shape. The butt of the axe is lost. The internal face of the socket has the remains of iron impregnated wood imbedded within the corrosion. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section; forming a wide even cutting edge. The bevel…
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2015
Last updated: Sunday 29th November 2015
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Record ID: WAW-BF6AB1
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular spherical shaped piece of iron shot / small cannon ball probably of post medieval / civil war date (1600-1700 AD). The ball is of a mid-brown purplish colour with small areas of flaking and active corrosion. The shot is in fairly good condition and with no obvious dents or grazes which might suggest use. The size is small either suggesting it was used as grape shot or that it was for a small hand-held cannon (possibly a rabinet (1inch bore) or serpentine (1 ½ inch bore). The diameter of the ball is unknown due to corrosion. The shot is sub-spherical with a diameter of …
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2013
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Record ID: WAW-3F4581
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron artefact: probably an arrowhead of medieval date. The object consists of a square-sectioned head which emerges from a flaring conical shaft, now filled with corrosion product. The shaft is abraded at it base. The form is similar to an arrowhead illustrated in Ward Perkins (1940, 69; ref. 7) which is dated to the 13th/14th century AD.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Record ID: WMID-4C7052
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded iron annular buckle or brooch with pin attached, probably medieval in date. The large size of the iron ring, as well as the bulky pin may suggest that this is a buckle rather than a brooch, although there does appear to be a pin constriction which tends to be more characteristic of brooches, although these may simply be products of the corrosion. The frame measures 54.74 mm in diameter and 7.06 mm thick. The iron pin measures 68.58 mm long. The object weighs 39.1 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
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Record ID: WAW-675DE4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified wrought iron object of uncertain dating. It is triangular in plan, and circular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cone shape, made from a sheet of iron wrapped together and then fixed. It measures 62.77mm in length, 13.23mm diameter wide at the top, and 3.77mm diameter wide at the bottom. It weighs 20.5 grams. It is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. The iron oxide corrosion layer is flaking off in a couple of areas, revealing the dark brown of the underlying metal. These areas should be monitored carefully to prevent fu…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-673403
Object type: FLESH HOOK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron double pronged artefact, consisting of the tip of a flesh hook, of probable Roman dating (43 AD - 410 AD). It is irregular in both plan and cross section. It consists of a slender iron rod, expanding at the base into a triangular shape, into two points extending out at right angles from the rod. It is uncertain whether the two points originally joined together to form a ring or whether they continued out straight to form hooks or not. The top of the rod demonstrates a slight curve in the same direction as the points at the base. It is a…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
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Record ID: WAW-56DA14
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron P-shaped brooch. The wings of the brooch are created by a cast copper alloy cylinder which terminates with a bulbous iron knop. The terminal of the wings show there is an iron spindle within the wings. The wings do have traces of iron on their surface as if they were originally encased in iron, but this is not certain. The spring is iron and is wounded around the wings, forming five coils with the external coils forming a bar underneath the bow. The coil, second from the right-hand side forms the pin on the reverse. The pin is circular in section and the terminal of the pin is enc…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-4E4F31
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The cannon ball is sphereical, 75mm in diameter, weighing 1756g (3lbs 14oz). It has been made in iron which has been presumably cast. The cannon ball is in fairly good condition with no active corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-AB0C35
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The bracelet is made of thre three strands of iron. The three strands are twisted together, then forming a 'C' shape in plan. The terminals taper to a point, whether this is purposeful or not, is unsure. It is difficult to decide whether this band is a small bracelet, or more modern wire. But Johns does mention iron bracelets made in this way, and it was found on an Roman site which may suggest it possible being Roman.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID6016
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The linch pin terminal is cast copper alloy. The external face is a circular 'disc' with rounded edges. The surface of this 'disc' has a sub-circular central hole, through which the iron pin is visible. The 'disc' is sub-circular due to a flattening of the edges on opposite edges. This flattening occurred in antquity as the patina covers these areas. Protruding from the reverse of this 'disc' there is an integral narrowed, circular sectioned cylinder which is most narrow in the centre. On the side of this cylinder there is a circular ?indentation or hole…
Created on: Tuesday 11th March 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LEIGH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID5081
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The axe is made of iron. The shaft appears to be curled around to form a socket, but this is not certain. The upper edge of the blade is concave, the cutting edge of the blade is an expanded convex shape. The surface of the axe is corroded. The dating of the axe remains uncertain.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2002
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID1641
Object type: STRAP FITTING
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The item is a bulbous hexagonal shape, which has six vertical faces which taper towards the base. The upper and lower faces are slightly rounded. On the centre of these two faces there is a square indentation. The indentation the lower tapered face is 6mm sq. whereas the upper one is 4.9mm sq. Could this be the internal portion of a pommel, and would once have had a cover?
Created on: Friday 18th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LONGDON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID1637
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The item is an iron rod which is rectangular in section. The length of the rod gradually tapers to a small rectangular terminal which maybe broken. The opposite terminal expands forming a pyramid shape with a blunt tip.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LULSLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1158
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An iron nail-like object. The head is sub-circular and slightly domed. On the reverse there is a single stud in the centre which has a rectangular section and tapers to a point.
Created on: Thursday 21st October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KEMPSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1159
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An iron nail-like object. The head is sub-circular and slightly domed. The head has been slightly damaged and an edge has become straight. On the reverse there is a single stud in the centre which has a rectangular section and tapers to a point.
Created on: Thursday 21st October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER EVESHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID664
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Wings are incomplete, one wing is missing. The remaining wing is slightly concave, but not enough to contain a spring. No decoration is obvious on the bow. The catchplate is incomplete.
Created on: Thursday 5th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER BADSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID296
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The centre of the item has a trapezoidal shaped hole (12mm x 7mm max) At each end of the `hole` are two arms. The thickness of these at the tips is 4mm. Each arm is slightly concave. The decoration of the arms are on the side faces as the hole point is vertical. Decoration is two vertical grooves at the tips of the arms, and two diagonal grooves in the centre of the arms. A third arm may have existed, but a broken surface is now left. The base of the item has a protruding platform around the hole.
Created on: Monday 18th January 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER GREAT COMBERTON', grid reference and parish protected.