Record ID: WMID-B3DE99
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy lace end / lace tage / lace chape of Post Medieval date (AD 1600-1750). It is formed from a rectangle of rolled copper alloy sheet to form a tubular slightly tapering cylindrical cap or chape. The seam has five teeth on either side and runs vertcially down the reverse, and an indented vertical line running down its opposite side. There are two small pointed prongs at the base of the chape. There is remains of a white organic material, possibly wool, within the tag. There is no evidence of a hole to secure the chape to the lace. It has a m…
Created on: Friday 8th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rous Lench', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-0B8700
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, likely a Medieval or post Medieval lace tag (AD 1300-1800) though potentially also a modern paintbrush ferrule from the 19th or 20th centuries. It is made from a rolled copper alloy sheet forming a tubular body with a straight edge to the edge seam. There is no closure at the narrow end, whilst there is also damage at the wider end, with a triangular segment of around ¼ of the circumference and 10.75mm long missing (roughly 21.78mm²). Due to the lack of securing rivet holes on the body of the tag, it raises the possibility that it is a ferrule…
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-FEBF23
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy lace chape or lace tag dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1350-1450). The object is constructed from a sheet of copper alloy folded to form a tapering tube. A further tube has been affixed over the lower end of the original as a possible repair. Both the original chape and the repair have two rivet holes opposite each other near the wider end. Some textile material has been retained with the void of the chape. The opening has been chipped and the object has a mid-green patina. As discussed by Egan and Pritchard (2002: 281) lace chapes or lace tags were…
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
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Record ID: WAW-2EFE06
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern (c. 1600 - 1800) copper alloy ferrule or lace tag: The ferrule is cylindrical in plan tapering to a turned knop at the base. The upper part is formed from sheet metal and is hollow, the lower knop is cast solid. Through the outer edge are two equally sized circular holes (diameter 2.2mm) which are aligned with one another, presumably to take a fixing (now not present). The ferrule has a mid-green coloured patina. It measures 19.37mm length is 8mm diameter at top and 5.77mm at the base across knop. The sheet metal is 0.54mm thick and the artefact weighs 1.79g…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-CA4745
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval (14th to 17th centuries) lace tag: a copper alloy lace tag which is formed by a sheet of copper alloy and has been curled forming a tapering tube with a vertical seam. The surface has traces of a green/brown coloured patina otherwise the surface is abraded. It measures 67.92mm long, 6.86mm wide and weighs 7.2g (note the tag is filled with soil). Margeson (1993) illustrates similar examples, 121-123 and dates them to the 14th to 17th century. Margeson, S.1993. Norwich Households: The Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds From Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-1978. E…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WAW-D99935
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy lace tag made of a sub-rectangular shaped piece of copper alloy sheet. This has been curled forming a circular hollow with an edge to edge seam. The lace tag tapers slightly to a broken asymmetrical edge. There are small areas of openwork which is difficult to tell whether they are due to corrosion or perforation. The surface of the lace tag has a well developed shiny mid grey/green patina. The lace tag measures 53.27mm long, 8.51mm wide and 7.39mm thick. It weighs 5.8g. Lace tags are also known as lace chapes, pointes, were used on the end of leather or textile laces…
Created on: Friday 13th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5938
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The lace tag is made of a sheet of copper alloy which has been formed into a cylindrical shape which tapers slightly. The edge meet together. The lace tag has a well developed green patina. The tag appears to be filled with soil.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KEMPSEY', grid reference and parish protected.