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Record ID: WMID5893
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is a sub-rectangular and trapezoidal in cross-section. The material is an off-white dense fabric, possibly a type of stone.
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2003
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER ALFRICK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-955D35
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy silvered ring, exact function uncertain. Similar rings were used for a multiple of functions but are usually not silvered. The ring may have served as an attachment loop for a piece of horse or personal equipment. The date of this object is uncertain as such objects were in use from at least the Roman period through to the modern period. It measures 24.25 mm in diameter and 3.68 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Record ID: WAW-9236E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought copper alloy ring, probably the finger ring of a child, of unknown dating. The ring is circular in plan, and circular in cross section. It consists of a drawn copper alloy wire wrapped and fixed together to form a solid unbroken ring. A small swelling is present where the two ends of the wire overlap and have been welded together. Small transverse scratch marks are present, where the ring has been filed and polished, but other than these, no signs of decoration are apparent. The ring is a dark green colour, with an even patina. It measures 17.32mm external dia…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-B17F47
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead-alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The artefact is a sub-lozenge in plan, but all edges a broken, possibly recently. The outer face has what appears to be moulded decoration in the form of a large sub-circular pellet with a possible trough around it. The surface has a slightly mottled cream and light grey colour, but is predominantly oxidised. The fragment measures 37.87mm in length, 29.61mm in width, 23.28mm thick and weighs 72g. The date of the object is unknown and the function is not certain. It is an unusual object, and from the same field a similar …
Created on: Sunday 14th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FEF5A1
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete roll of sheet lead alloy, of uncertain date and function (AD 43 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a rectangular strip of lead sheet, tightly rolled up into a cylinder. It measures 17.81 mm in length, 11.56 mm wide and 10.64 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The roll of lead is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The Romans did have curse tablets which consisted of writing a curse on a small piece of lead sheet and then rolling it up before offering it to the gods, many have been found in the spring at Bath. As stray finds, out of context (and stil…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1108A2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, probable awl, of unknown dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). Both ends of the awl are complete, and taper to a sharp point. One half of the artefact is conical in shape, whereas the other half is square sectioned. The square sectioned end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The square sectioned end forms the tang and would have been for insertion into a wooden handle. It measures 52.27 mm in length, 6.16 mm wide and 11.33 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g, The awl is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-F88A64
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy figurine, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (Ad 43 to AD 410). The figurine is anthropomorphic (human like), consisting of a standing male figure. The head is globular. No facial details remain. The arms both come to the front of the body, with hands held upright, with palms together, like in prayer. The stomach area is rounded. Remains of a flattened phallus and two spherical balls are present below the stomach, at the top of the legs. The legs are positioned together. The feet merge into a circular platform. Post depositional damage means that …
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D71822
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain period, probably dating from 2350 BC to AD 1800. The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface, this has ripple marks on the surface, and three circular depressions. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly convex, facetted sides. It measures 22.9 mm in length, 42.1 mm wide and 24.6 mm thick at the top, and is 7.3 mm thick at the base point. It weighs 61.8 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven sur…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-28BE6B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of the Roman to Post Medieval Period, dating from c.AD 43 - c.AD 1650. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.3 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with chevron shaped grooves evenly spaced around the top face with extended diagonal grooves making up segments. In each segment is a depressed pellet. The lower face is und…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-290CA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of the Roman to Post Medieval period, dating from c.AD 43 - c.AD 1650. The spindle whorl is broadly circular to oval in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is broadly circular to oval in shape and has been cast slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures roughly 7.6 mm wide, (but is full of soil, and is difficult for the measurement to be accurate). The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on the upper or lower faces. The lower face has a rectang…
Created on: Thursday 18th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8B6E29
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval Period dating (AD 1400 - AD 1900). The object has a sub globular knop at one end, with a circular depression on either side, this could have been a mis casting of a hole, but it is unclear. Underneath the knop is a ridge followed by a long cylindrical shaft, this is narrower towards the knop and slightly tapers out towards the other end. The object may have sustained some damage or may have been mis-cast as just underneath the knop the object's cylindrical shaft has been flattened. This…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-D1A19D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on the upper. The lower face has some grooves and lines etched into the surface but it is difficult to say whether these are decoration or have been made by time in the plough soil. …
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th February 2015
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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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-C07509
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval (1st to 19th century) unidentified object: The artefact is a large lead oval ball with a flattened upper and lower edge with multiple, equi-distant six circular iron studs around the side, one iron stud on one flat surface and two on the lower face. The iron is in a stable condition and the lead has a matte light grey/cream coloured surface. It measures 43.69mm diameter, 28.41mm thick and weighs 230g. A similar object is recorded on the PAS database, SUSS-158547, and the Finds Liaison Officer wrote 'The purpose and age of the object is unclear. Suggestions in…
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-16E8B0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The probable vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub triangular in cross section. The foot / leg is flat on one surface, and curved on the other. A concave surface is present at the top of the leg, this is the remains of the inside of the cauldron or cooking vessel. It measures 25.4 mm in length, 33.0 mm wide and 23.2 mm thick. It weighs 63.8 grams. The probable vessel foot / leg is predominantely a mid green colour,…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WAW-78B0F6
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
REPORT FOR HM CORONER Treasure case 2006 T472: North and Middle Littleton, Worcs. Casting waste, comprising a complete amorphous droplet of silver, gold or silver and gold alloy. Date: Undatable. Dimensions: 18.7 x 12 x 5.7 mm. Weight: 5.3 g. As such, this item cannot be securely dated pre-1706, and thus is not considered to qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. Ralph Jackson Dept. of Prehistory and Europe British Museum
Created on: Friday 11th January 2008
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North and Middle Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E89450
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is broadly circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.8 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 24.8 mm and is 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.3 g (0.96 oz). The whorl is of a mid brown in colour, with an u…
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WAW-9676D1
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete slightly worn amber bead of uncertain date. The bead which in circular in plan and oval in cross section thickens towards the centre. The surface is chipped in places. The central perforation is c.3.6mm. The bead has a diameter of 24.4mm, it is 19.2mm thick and weighs 6.8 grams. Amber beads are very difficult to date. They are reasonably common from Bronze Age to Early Medieval contexts.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Record ID: FAKL-668733
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy fitting, hollow, D sectioned with a 2.0mm wide x 0.9mm deep, square sectioned, transverse rib around its wider end. Both ends are now open but the opening on the flatter end may be a result of damage. The date and function of this object are unknown. It section, at 2.1mm at the open end and 1,0mm at the open end is too thin for it to be a Bronze Age gouge and a later date seems likely. Length 46.5mm, Width 27.6mm, Thickness 14.5mm, Mass 35.86g (including earth fill).
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th September 2018
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Record ID: WMID-5E4A1E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy object of uncertain function and unknown date. The object is oval in plan. The front face has a raised central ridge with lines radiating from the ridge towards a narrow raised rim. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The edges are rounded and smooth. The object is 19.1 mm long, 10.9 mm wide and 6.6 mm in thickness (or height). The object weighs 5.9 g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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