Record ID: WAW-F30073
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper-alloy unidentified object on possible Iron Age or Roman date. It has been suggested that this could be an incomplete linch pin. The artefact has a sub square central section with two curved protrusions which turn upwards and taper to a point. There are two vertical parallel incisions which delineate the central boss from the two protrusions. The artefact is incomplete, there is an old break at the tip. The buckle is 14.15mm in length, 29.05mm wide, 4.85mm thick and weighs 5.4 grams.
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-D0C6B5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy claw-shaped terminal of uncertain date. The artefact is incomplete, there is the remnants of a rod which is broken at the base. A similar artefact is SUR-51C915 Length 34.65mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 9.3mm weight 12.2 grams
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton upon Severn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-1671A0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub circular silvered copper alloy object, of possible Roman dating (1 to 410 AD). It is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section. The top surface is smooth and domed, with a couple of uneven projections. The lower surface is flat. It measures 20.45mm in length, 21.34mm wide and 6.27mm thick. It weighs 13.1grams. The object could be a piece of casting waste, but there are traces of silvering on a couple of areas on both surfaces. The patina is similar to that found on early Roman coins, but this object is too thick to be a coin.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-052196
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Gold decorated strip. Rectangular strip made with a sheet of gold and decorated with four embossed ribs. The edges of the body have been bent backwards. The strip has been severed at both ends as well as being bent, compressed and twisted. Dimensions: Length 28.27 mm, width 9.55 mm, thickness 0.43 mm, mass 1.9 g. Discussion: Similar narrow embossed strips are known from the pommels of daggers accompanying Early Bronze Age burials in Scotland (Henshall in Coles and Simpson 1968, 173-95; Hardaker 1974, 21-23. fig 6.; Taylor 1980, pl. 28a-…
Created on: Sunday 14th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrawley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-8B2267
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object is an annular loop which is sub-rectangular in section with slightly rounded edges. The interior edge is slightly undulating. One face of the loop is flat, the other has integral rectangular protrusions, on one opposite edges. These protrusions consist of a rectangular platform with an integral oval section knop or broken shank above. The surface of the object has a well developed light-mid green shiny patina. It measures 25.26mm long, 24.25mm wide and 7.3mm thick. It weighs 6.2g. The function of the object is unknown, it appea…
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2010
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Record ID: WAW-FD2242
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object is circular in section and has an elongated drop shape with the upper edge forming an expanded collar. The lower edge of the drop moment terminals with a circular knop. The upper surface reveals a circular perforation, but the depth is uncertain. The surface of the object is heavily abraded and has traces of a red copper corrosion. There are patches of a mid green heavy patina. It measures 39.46mm long, 17.37mm diameter and weighs 34g. The function of the object is unknown, but the patina may suggest a Roman date.
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2010
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Record ID: WAW-8F6DD2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ragment of an unidentified object. It is a rod which is sub oval in section and sub-rectangular in plan, which tapers slightly to a terminal which is broken and has a conical shaped hollow. The opposite terminal is also broken but is not hollow. The breaks are not too recent. The object is decoration with an obliquely angled groove. The surface of the object has a well developed mid green patina. It measures 24.93mm long, 6.92mm wide, 6.31mm thick and weighs 5g. The surface of the object perhaps suggests a Roman or more likely a Medieval date. It was thought…
Created on: Thursday 9th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-F60336
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy object, but probably a type of finial. The object is a '+' shape in section which tapers in profile to a blunt point. The lower corners ofthe final have integral bulbous knops. Prtruding from the flat base is a central iron stem which is corrdoed and has a broken terminal. The surface of the object has patches of a well developed mid green patina. It measures 22.85mm long, 18.74mm wide, 19.69mm thick and weighs 7.9g. The patina suggests the object could be of some age, so may date from the Roman to early Post Medieval period. The site it wa…
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2010
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Record ID: WAW-7EE115
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object is composed of two integral components; a shank and drop-shape terminal. The shank is square in section, tapers slightly to a blunt point and the surface is slightly uneven. The opposite terminal has an integral expanded collar with a integral invert drop-shape above. One surface of the drop-shape is slightly concave. The surface of the object has traces of a brown/green patina. It measures 62.6mm long, 10.26mm wide and 10.04mm thick, it weighs 12.43g. The function of the object is not known, but the patina and style may suggest a …
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-5CD0E3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified Roman object. In plan the object is a sub-lozenge shape which is elongated. One terminal of the object has a rectangular arm extending from it, but only a fragment remains and the broken edge is possibly a recent break. The opposite terminal is rounded and abraded; therefore it is not known whether this is the original edge. Otherwise the edges of the object are rounded. The upper surface is decorated with two triangular cells within which there appears to be a high-relief design which is unclear. In the field surrounding the design there appears to be …
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-A0FB72
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval finial, possibly the spout of a small pouring vessel or the surviving fixture from a larger object. It is cast into the shape of a beast with an open mouth from which issues the spout. The beast has bat-like ears which it clutches with its hands. The right hand is better defined with three webbed fingers. The vertebrae of the beast are identified along its back and grooves on either side may be intended to represent wings. A similar object from Moyses Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds (1979.288A) has been interpreted for use in pouring or as a means of allowing the flow of inc…
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: WAW-F0B632
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object and it is uncertain whether it is a fragment or a nearly complete object. There is one original edge which is a curved ridge which then has a second integral curved ridge on the concave side. The internal ridge has an integral plate which has a sub-rectangular hole on the outer edge. This seems to be purposeful rather than due to corrosion. Along the broken edges of this area there appears to be three other incomplete holes. The reverse is almost flat with small grooves defining the ridges on the other face. The item is quite crude. It has a well mottled mid gree…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-F09263
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object, possibly a type of lever. In plan the object is a sub ‘L’ shape. The long arm flares backwards, the short arm terminal is broken, but it is not a recent break. The terminal of the long arm is a flattened drop shape, and this is perpendicular to the profile. At the corner of the object there is a circular perforation. The surface of the object has a mottled green/grey patina. It measures 57.06mm long, 23.15mm wide and 7.74mm thick. It weighs 7g. The item is possibly part of a musical instrument, but this is far from certain. The condition of the metal and…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-722A16
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy object, broken at both ends. Copper alloy shaft decorated with two pairs of incised circumferential lines. At one end of this is a spatulate terminal which narrows at one point before expanding to a curved edge. The point at which the spatula joins the shaft bears, on both sides, small wings decorated with three notches.
Created on: Thursday 16th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleeve Prior', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-31A301
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object has a circular sectioned rod which forms a wide ‘V’ shape in plan. This shape appears to be bent through use rather than being accidental as it is symmetrical. The rod terminates with integral bulbous knops. The surface of the object has a mid green patina. It measures 58.1mm long and 19.39mm wide from the apex of the rod to the lower edge of a terminal. It weighs 21.3g. The object is reminiscent of a Medieval purse bar, but these usually have transverse fittings in the centre of the rod, whereas this example does not. The obje…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-0798B7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible knapped flint Palaeolithic tool or flake. The fragment is knapped from flint which is a mottled light grey/cream colour, but where there is the original surface remaining it has developed a heavy patination, which is a age/brown colour. Only a fragment of the object has this heavy patination, but it is these areas which appear to be negative flake scars. On both scars ripples of percussion are visible. Otherwise the surfaces of the object are caused by recent damage. It weighs 14.15g. The patination, shape of the flake scars and ripples of percussion suggest this was knappe…
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2006
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-639952
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object is a pointed oval in plan, with the upper and lower surfaces are relatively flat in profile. The surface area of the upper surface is slightly smaller than the base. The edges are quite angular. The surface is heavily corroded; the corrosion is distorting the profile of the object. Due to the corrosion any potential breaks are not visible. There are traces of a shiny dark grey patina, which is also pitted. The object measures 45.34mm long, 16.17mm wide and 6.59mm thick. It weighs 15.33g. The function and date of the object is not known.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-4949B6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object is either a fragment of a larger object or is incomplete. The object is moulded, and is similar to the head, beak and body of a duck, however this is probably not intentional. The beak terminates with a blunt point and is oval in section. The head is seated on the body, with the neck being defined by simplistic moulding. The head is just a rounded knop. Around the head is a band of ‘pecked’ decoration, which is a band of irregular low-relief oval stamps. Below the beak on the body there is a horizontal groove with irregular stampe…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-337B36
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An unidentified cast copper alloy decorative fitting. The object is semi-cylindrical in profile, but the exterior surface has three faces. Towards one terminal the profile tapers to form a flat platform before a broken edge. The opposite edge is also broken, but this edge has some decoration in the form of two parallel transverse grooves and more fine grooves, whose motif is indistinguishable. In plan the object is rectangular. The reverse has file marks along the edge and fine striations on the reverse of the flat platform. This portion of the reverse is slightly off-set. The surface…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.