Record ID: WAW-69BC5A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a gaming piece of Early Medieval date (c. AD 800-1000). The object is conical and faceted with a circular base. The base is circular with a diameter of 17.21mm, tapering to a point c. 8.00mm above which it changes to being more akin to a four-sided pyramid that tapers to a rounded point at the top. The object has a cream patina. There are many similar objects on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that have been recorded as Anglo-Scandinavian gaming pieces. These include LIN-D6A439, PUBLIC-C5CC30, and SWYOR-5A0F15. Dimensions. Height:…
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6985D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of unknown date, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The weight is cylindrical with a central, sub-rectangular perforation (10.98mm long and 8.72mm wide at one end; 11.27mm long and 11.08mm wide at the other). The object tapers at the ends and has assorted nicks and lacerations over the surface. The object has a largely beige patina. Dimensions. Length: 64.32mm. Diameter: 33.35mm. Weight: 387g.
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-54D43A
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, possibly a pencil of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical, with a circular cross section and tapers to a point at one end. The object tapers from a diameter of 6.62mm at the one end to 5.92mm just before the tapered point. There is a pentagonal indentation on the face on the one end of the object and a sub-rectangular indentation on the tapered point. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 31.44mm. Diameter: 6.62mm. Weight: 9.94g.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-50FB70
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, lead Medieval Papal bulla issued under Pope Honorius III (AD 1216-1227). On the obverse is an inscription reading "HONO/RIVS/•P•P•III•" with an omega above the "P•P", all within a pelleted circular border. The "P•P" either stands for Papa Patria (Priest of Rome) or Pastor Pastorum (shepherd of shepherds). The reverse depicts the portraits of St Peter and St Paul below an inscription reading "SPA SPE", all within a beaded border. St Paul is seen on the left, looking right wit…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9963AE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, probably a weight or gaming piece, of uncertain date, likely Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The object is cuboid in shape; sub-rectangular in profile and plan; and has a sub-square cross section. The object bows in the centre, and there are sub-rectangular grooves on the four long sides of the object. The object has a largely cream patina. There are potentially similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including SWYOR-8DD0AA and WMID-5D10E0. However, these have integral attachment loops that this object does…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-98F587
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1650). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 7.33mm. The object has a pale cream patina. The top of the object is more rounded whilst the reverse is largely flat, with a notable transverse indentation at 3 o'clock. "The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thinner wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resul…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-7808DE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead object of uncertain date, possibly a weight dating c. AD 43-1800 or a Roman lead slingshot dating c. AD 43-200. The object is sub-oval with a smoother, rounded bottom and a flatter top. The object has a largely light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 34.24mm. Width: 24.14mm. Thickness: 15.83mm. Weight: 72.45g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-77F6DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead object of uncertain date, possibly a weight dating c. AD 43-1800. The object is sub-oval in shape and has a pierced perforation in one corner, with a diameter of 1.87mm on the front and 1.22mm on the reverse. The object has a largely light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 34.67mm. Width: 21.51mm. Thickness: 14.79mm. Weight: 68.88g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 27th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-77E0B1
Object type: SLING SHOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly an early Roman slingshot dating c. AD 43-200. The object is sub-oval in plan and is biconical with a light cream patina. The object is somewhat similar to other objects recorded as Roman slingshot, including PUBLIC-66339B and PUBLIC-6600C1. Dimensions. Length: 32.51mm. Width: 22.52mm. Thickness: 16.22mm. Weight: 52.74g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5FA4CD
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, lead alloy flax seal of Post Medieval date (AD 1792). The seal is circular in plan with worn edges. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted in order to secure a bag. The object bends downwards on the dges around the perforated holes at around half past 4 and half past 10 on the obverse. The obverse reads. First Line: * Л[Д] = LD = Name of flax inspector in Cyrilic letters. Second line: [H.] КАРАЛЕВ = Name of quality c…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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