Record ID: WMID-3D0A70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307). Possibly class 10cf, dating from AD 1305-1310. Bifoliate crown. Long cross reverse. Minted in Canterbury. Half of the coin is missing.  North Vol 2, p. 32,no: 1040.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3CEFF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307). Dating from AD 1305-1310. Long cross reverse. Minted in London. Class 10cf.  North Vol 2, p. 32,no: 1040.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3C33EB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy buckle with plate, dating to c. AD 1250-1650. The inner edge of a cast single looped buckle frame with a narrowed and offset strap bar retained by a sub-triangular metal plate secured by folding around the strap bar. It has a slot at the centre where it folds over the strap bar, which would have once contained the missing pin. It has a green / brown coloured uneven surface patina. No decoration is present.  Length: 19.4mm, Width: 20.4mm, Thickness inc fold: 3.9mm, Thickness of plate: 1.3mm, Weight: 2.2 grams …
Created on: Monday 8th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D609FD
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant of medieval dating (c. AD 1250 to c. AD 1450). The pendant is of the 'heater'-shaped shield type (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). Attached to the flat top is an incomplete stump for the missing suspension loop and is set at a right angle to the rest of the pendant. The front of the pendant features heraldic decoration. This decoration consists of a thick central border running from left to right. Above the border are three saltires in a horizontal line…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D5DDFF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bar mount dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1150 - 1350). The object is elongated in form with a central perforated circular lobe and two arms extending from opposite sides that present a smaller sub-rectangular terminal lobe on each end. The object has a D-shaped cross section.  The terminal lobes each have a copper alloy rivet in place. Both terminal lobes are filled with soil and has some corrosion on the reverse. The arms and central lobe are decorated with transverse incised grooves. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The mount&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D58911
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval voided long cross silver cut farthing of Henry III (r. AD 1216 to AD 1272). Most likely class 5, dating to AD 1250-75. Moneyer unknown. Mint possibly Canterbury. 
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D2B47D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy buckle frame of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1250 - 1500. The buckle is D-shape in plan and single looped. It has a narrow and off-set axis bar and the outer surface has bevelled edges. The pin is still in place and formed from one piece of copper alloy that ends at a pointed tip.The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle is green in colour and has an uneven surface patina.  Measurements: length 23.2mm, width (inc pin) 20.1mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 3.1 grams Whitehead (2003: p.19, Nos. 53 & 55) states that ca…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FBE831
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy sheet and rivet fitting, likely part of a composite strap end or buckle plate, of Medieval date (c. AD 1300-1400). The object consists of two flat, sub-rectangular sheets that are broken towards the bottom edge. There are two V-shaped notches cut into the upper edge, creating a tri-lobed edge. There is a circular rivet hole in the centre with the rivet in situ. The object has a dark green patina and there is compacted soil between the sheets. The object would likely have had a forked spacer between the two sheets when complete. A similar example is re…
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FB7ADE
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sewing ring type thimble of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1450-1550). The object is circular in plan and cylindrical, with both ends 'open'. The object tapers from a diameter of 19.11mm at the bottom to 16.68mm at the top. There is a plain border at the base and three concentric rings of punched circular indentations above it. The object has a light green patina. There are similar examples of ring brooches recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including SF-5B56D2, PUBLIC-8D3A0C, KENT-E575C1, and SF-873…
Created on: Sunday 4th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D25EBD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating AD 1301-1310. Class 10, possibly Class 10cf1 (AD 1305-1310). London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.31-32 no.1038-1043. Diameter: 16.55mm. Thickness: 0.69mm. Weight: 1.04mm. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D1EBC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) and dating AD 1294-1299. Possibly Class 8. London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.30 no.1034/1-1035. Unbarred 'N'. Initial mark: cross pattee. Diameter: 17.84mm. Thickness: 0.84mm. Weight: 1.30g. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD4236
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1600). The chape consists of the front portion. The chape is broadly U-shape, or roughly sub-triangular, and semi-circular in cross-section. There are two v-shaped voids at one end where there would have been a flared opening. The sides taper downwards towards a basal knop at the other end. Two transverse ridges extend across the centre and upper portion of the chape. The reverse is concave with a bevelled edge that would have attached to the other half. …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A27E38
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, copper alloy Medieval uniface coin weight dating c. AD 1464-1500. The coin weight is sub-circular in plan and has a sub-rectangular cross section. The obverse depicts a king with sword and shield standing in a ship with a rose. The reverse is seemingly undecorated. The object has a mid-green patina. The coin weight weighs 3.58g, which is just over 55 grains. A full weight Ryal would have weight 120 grains (7.78g), however, coin weights would have been made to the legal minimum weight for the coin. As well as that, the coin weight would have lost weight due…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: BUC-8FA3BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut quarter Irish penny of the Medieval period from the reign of Henry III dating to AD1216-1270.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-8F77E2
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy medieval folding clasp strap type buckle, dating from c. AD 1350-1400. The frame is rectangular in shape, the outer frame is wider. The longer top and bottom edges of the frame bow out slightly, and have a projecting rectangular section that sits at ninety degrees from the frame. There is a notch next to it on both sides. The outer frame has moulded decoration, this is worn and seems to consist of two or three grooves running to the outside of the frame. There are two circular perforations, one on each side, with a triangular projection in the centr…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: GLO-7EB603
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Scottish silver medieval groat of David II (1329-71) third coinage, type C, Edinburgh mint, date is 1367-71. Obverse: Profile bust facing left, crowned and holding sceptre in front. A star at the base of the sceptre handle. DAVID DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM Reverse: Long cross with mullets in the inner angles. The mullets have cinquefoils at the centres. DNS PTECTOR MS ET LIBATOR / VILLA EDINBURGh
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-FDF035
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Medieval buckle plate and rivet dating c. AD 1200-1400. The buckle plate is roughly sub-rectangular in plan with two rounded, sub-triangular projections on the one side. The top right corner is folded forwards upwards. The sub-triangular projections are bent downwards towards the end and show signs of having been broken in antiquity, and these would have been the attachment loops that attached the buckle plate to the buckle. There is a sub-square gap between the two sub-triangular remnants of the attachment loops, which would have been where the pin was loc…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E73C3A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book or strap fitting, of probable medieval dating (AD 1100 to 1500). The fitting consists of a strip of copper alloy, it is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The fitting has a hook at one end. The hook extends centrally from the end of the plate. The opposing end is without a hook. At either end of fitting The strip broadens into a rectangular protrusion either side of the plate. The object is undecorated. The remains of a rivet are present, located centrally at the hook end of the plate. The fitting has a green coloured su…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-E6D0C7
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead pencil dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period circa AD (1200-1900). The pencil is in the form of a cylindrical rod with one end that tapers to a point. It is circular in section and has a light-cream to grey coloured patina. A similar pencil is recorded under HAMP-C8365B which notes: ​Dr Helen Geake of the Portable Antiquities Scheme has commented: "The use of lead pencils is still not really understood. At Winchester they are found mainly in 13th or 14th-century contexts, and it was thought some years ago that when graphite was discovered i…
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D5C907
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy "beehive" closed thimble of later Medieval to Early Post Medieval date, circa (AD 1350-1550). The thimble has suffered some damage on the rim. The thimble is broadly circular in plan with a domed top. The walls of the thimble flare slightly to a bordered rim. The indentations start from the crown and appear broadly in spirals of unevenly placed circular indentations until approximately half way down the height of the thimble. Hereafter the indentations are placed in vertically placed lines. The base of the rim has a band around the circumferen…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-A93E52
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval silver short cross penny dating c. AD 1180-1247. Uncertain mint, monarch, and moneyer. Possibly minted in London. Possibly John (AD 1199-1216) or Henry III (AD 1216-1277) and dating AD 1199-1247. Most of the coin from around 4 o'clock to around 2 o'clock on the obverse is missing. Length: 9.72mm. Width: 5.46mm. Thickness: 0.97mm. Weight: 0.21g. Die axis: 2.
Created on: Sunday 7th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 7th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-6C7578
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) and possibly dating AD 1279-1301. Uncertain type. Canterbury mint. Half of the coin is missing from around half past 3 to half past 9 on the obverse. Length: 19.25mm. Width: 10.64mm. Thickness: 0.49g. Weight: 0.73g. Die axis: 7.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-6AFD3B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) and possibly dating c. AD 1301-1310. Possibly Class 10cf3. Uncertain mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.32 no.1041. There is a c.6.20mm long tear at around 1 o'clock on the obverse and a c.4.20mm long oblique tear at around 6 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 18.26mm. Thickness: 0.75mm. Weight: 1.32g. Die axis: 4.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-5A1317
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry III, class 7, date 1217-1242. Obverse: bust facing forward holding a sceptre, [HENRI]CVS [R-EX] Reverse: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle. […]LVF ON LVN
Created on: Friday 22nd December 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E10D74
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy object, probably a hinge of some kind of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1700). The object is roughly sub-rectangular in plan. At the one end, there is a transverse, sub-oval lug (6.84mm high, 6.65mm long, and 2.08mm wide) that curves down from the main body of the object, presumably part of a hinge mechanism, though there is no perforation in this lug. There is a moulded collar, rectangular in plan, profile, and cross section (6.36mm wide, 3.86mm thick), where the lug meets the main body of the object. The next section of the obje…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-515D90
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy zoomorphic spout from a late Medieval ewer dating AD 1400-1500. The spout terminal is tubular and in the form of a dog's head with the spout protruding from the open mouth, whilst at the other end it curves down 90 degrees from the head with a deep gulley that tapers to a point where it would have joined the vessel. The moulded ears are shaped akin to upside-down drops, with the pointed end at the bottom and rounded tips to the ears. There is also a moulded brow ridge, a worn moulded nose, and only one eye (the right eye) remaining in the form of a moulded ann…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 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-FE116A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to early Post Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509) and dating AD 1507-1509. Pheon initial mark. London mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.1-3 no.1735 and Withers, P., and Withers, B. R., (2004) pg.44 no.3Cg. Large sections of the outer edge of the flan are missing from around 1 o'clock to 10 o'clock on the obverse and there is a circular perforation at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Length: 12.25mm. Width: 11.02mm. Thickness: 0.58mm. Weight: 0.38g. Die axis: 10. References. North, J. J., (1991). English Hammered Coinage…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: GLO-6E3DFD
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hoard of 24 medieval coins  Henry III 1 cut half penny. Edward I 6 pennies Edward II 1 penny Edward III 5 pennies 3 half groats 4 groats 1 gold quarter noble 1 gold half Noble Henry V 2 pennies This consists of 1, Silver cut half penny of Henry III Class 5g Date: 1258-1270 Obverse: crowned bust facing forward, low central fleur (only the top left side remains), HEN - II Reverse: long cross voided with thre…
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-40A8DD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A base sherd of a copper alloy vessel, possibly Medieval to Post Medieval in date (c. AD 1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in profile. One external surface is largely flat at the bottom, though it curves slightly upwards towards the break. The other external surface curves inwards initially before starting to curve outwards towards the break. There is evidence of soot on one side of the object. The possible interior surfaces are uneven. Dimensions. Length: 14.35mm. Width: 24.94mm. Height: 12.48mm. Weight: 10.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F0D149
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy zoomorphic spout from a late medieval ewer. The spout is curved with a rear end open and shaped to fit the wall of the vessel in a soldered seam from which it has broken away. The terminal is cast in the form of a dog's head with drooping lenticular ears, lenticular eyes and brows defined by punched dots. The jaws gap around a tube which comprises the spout.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-85C0CA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy composite buckle with an integral hollow box plate of Medieval date c. AD 1400-1450. The buckle is comprised of a box plate, sub-rectangular in plan and cross section, open at one end and closed at the other. The closed end has been crushed slightly, so that the top and bottom plates bend inwards, with the bottom plate bending further inwards. There is a waisted collar at the closed end from which the remains of the frame extend. The box plate is very worn, though there does appear to be some remains of decoration in the form of a quatrefoil …
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F4B115
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Henry IV to V (AD 1399 to AD 1413). The coin has been clipped, leaving only a small amount of outer flan. Possibly double struck or jumped in the die, as the reverse has duplicated three pellets in one of the quarters. London Mint.   North Vol 2, p.66-67, no 1347-1349 to 1362-1363.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F1CA84
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Henry V (AD 1413 to AD 1422), Class F or G (AD 1413 - 1422). York Mint. Mullet to left and trefoil to the right of the crown. Heavily clipped, resulting in the obverse legend missing. Quatrefoil in the centre of the long cross. North Vol 2, p.71, no 1403-1404.
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-773B06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, very worn medieval silver penny of Richard II (1377-99), Type 1B (North 1329b), mint: York. Ref: North 1991: 63; Purvey 1962: p.91, cf. pl.VI no. 22. The obverse bust has a small pellet above the shoulders and (possibly) a cross on the breast. A saltire appears to be present at the beginning of the reverse legend before CIVI, and a pellet before EBO; an extra pellet is seen in quarter 3 under the B of EBO. The coin is in poor condition and survives in three pieces. Sections of the outer circle are missing from around 7 o'clock and 8 o'clock to 9 o'clock on …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-7662F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver (voided) long cross penny of Henry III (1216-72) Class 3b (North 987) dating to c.AD1248-50, moneyer: Henri, mint: London. Ref: North 1994: p.226. The coin is bent across the centre of the coin from 1 o'clock to 7 o'clock on the obverse. It is unclear if this was an intentional folding of the coin. Diameter: 17.45mm. Thickness: 0.78mm. Weight: 1.33g. Die axis: 5.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-72538A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn Medieval silver short cross penny of John (1199-1216), Class 4b dating to c.AD1200-1203/4, moneyer: Fulke, mint: London. Ref: North 1994: pg.220 no.968/2; Allen (in Mass 2001): p. 12 for chronology. There is a short, triangular upwards bend at 7 o'clock on the obverse.  Diameter: 17.14mm. Thickness: 0.58mm. Weight: 0.82g. Die axis: 9.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-71B740
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval short cross silver penny of Henry III (1216-72), Class 7b (probably 7b3/7bC) dating to c.AD1232-4, moneyer Henri, mint: Canterbury. Refs: Mass 2011: 56; North 1994: p.223 no.979. Struck off-centre and possibly section missing from outside edge of flan around 6 o'clock to 7 o'clock. Diameter: 17.96mm. Thickness: 0.68mm. Weight: 1.19g. Die axis: 4.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-362406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver half penny of Edward IV (first reign 1461 to AD 1470), issued as part of the Heavy Coinage between 1461 to 1464/5. C.f. North vol 2, p 84, no 1546. Class II and III Unlear Quatrefoil on left shoulder EDWA [ ] ANG London as ANG on incription Reverse [ ] TAS Diameter: 14 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Monday 21st August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-A27CBE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1310. Minted at Canterbury. Class 10cf. Diameter: 17mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7CA0CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy belt loop or strap slide that has an asymmetrical sub-rectangular frame that has straight forward and rear edges. Separating the two is an internal projection on either side. The belt loop has a smooth mid-brown patina. Dimensions: Length 28.14, width 18.38mm, thickness 1.98mm, weight 2.08g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D50A52
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy buckle strap plate; suggested date A.D. c1100-1300. The plate is rectangular, flat, with one side remaining, and has two incomplete arms at the attachment end. Three bulbous-headed copper-alloy rivets pass through the plate. The surface of the plate has a mid-brown broken patina.  Length 34.17mm, width 14.08mm, thickness 6.29mm, weight 3.72g.
Created on: Sunday 23rd July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rous Lench', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-A5A123
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn, cast copper alloy mount of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). This is possibly an arm from a harness mount suspension mount. The main body of the object is sub-rectangular in plan, with a roughly D-shaped cross section. There is a rounded knop at the top of the object, and below it is a collar with a rivet hole in it. Inside the rivet hole is a complete copper alloy rivet, though part of it on the reverse is bent downwards whilst a section remains upright on the front. There is another collar with a rivet hole inside of it near the bottom of the …
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-96C229
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). The object consists of a sub-rectangular bar with an integral loop. The bar contains one in situ separate incomplete copper alloy rivet in the rivet hole closest to the loop. There is another circular rivet hole near the top of the object. The loop is roughly D-shaped, having been distorted with the right-hand side being pushed inwards and downwards. There is evidence of gilding on the obverse whilst there is no evidence of decoration on the reverse. There are similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiqui…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9664DB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy buckle plate of Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). The bottom plate and buckle are missing. The top plate is 1.13mm thick and is trapezoidal in shape, being 19.19mm wide at the right and tapering to 18.04mm wide at the left. There is a sub-triangular projection on the right-hand edge. On the left hand edge of the plate there are the remnants of the two attachment loops that would have held the buckle, though these are now bent upwards. There are two circular rivet holes on the left hand side that are roughly in line with the attachment loops remnants.&nb…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9579E9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, probably a strap fitting of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The object consists of two main parts. The top part of the object consists of a copper alloy plate that is roughly trapezoidal in shape with a rectangular section on the top and with part of it folded over backwards at the bottom with a sub-rectangular vertical slit in it. There are two circular perforations, one at the top (3.78mm diameter) on the rectangular projection at the top and the other near the bottom (3.04mm diameter) above the sub-rectangular…
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-91B563
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, Medieval silver long cross penny. Uncertain monarch, possibly Edward I-Edward III and dating c. AD 1279-1377. Uncertain mint. Diameter: 18.45mm. Thickness: 0.29mm. Die axis: Uncertain due to wear.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9146D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, Medieval silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating to c. AD 1369-1377. Post Treaty Period Standard Type "G". York mint and cross on breast. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.59 no.1205. The coin is bent inwards from around 7 o'clock to 12 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 18.58mm. Thickness: 0.44mm. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-7DA48A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn Medieval silver long cross penny from Edward I-Edward III (AD 1272-1377). Unknown mint. Just under half of the coin is missing from 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock on the reverse.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-7CB76C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cut silver quarter voided short cross penny of Henry II-Henry III dating to the period c. AD 1180-1247. Unknown mint and moneyer. Length: 8.91mm. Width: 7.67mm. Thickness: 0.62mm. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-16C4ED
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, asymmetric double-loop buckle of Medieval date (c. AD 1350-1450). The buckle has a smaller rectangular loop and a larger, D-shaped loop that curves slightly below the rest of the frame. The frame has an oval cross-section with wider sections on either side of the frame just before the D-shaped outer edge and a moulded groove at the apex of the D-shaped outer edge. The bar is flush with the frame with a constriction in the centre. The pin has been retained and is formed from a single piece of metal with an open loop. The frame is largely undecorated, though th…
Created on: Friday 14th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-01E122
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy gilded Medieval pyramidal mount, likely dating c. AD 1100-1500. The mount is pyramidal in form with a rectangular base tapering towards the top. The top side is slightly longer than the bottom side, being 19.25mm long compared to 17.96mm long. This is due to the right-hand side (15.28mm long) being longer than the left-hand side (13.04mm long), which curves slightly inwards at the centre and also has a sub-oval perforation (2.65mm long, 2.06mm wide) towards the centre. There appears to be a lip near the top on three of the sides, with the exceptio…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE8DAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1352 - 1353. Fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty period, Series D. Crowned bust forward facing. Closed C and unbarred N. Initial mark illegible. London Mint. North Vol 2, p.50, no 1154.
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grimley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7F981D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver short-cross penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class 7, dating to AD 1217- 1242. Minted by Ilger in London. 
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2023
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Record ID: OXON-6E8075
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver long cross halfpenny of Henry VI (AD 1422-1461), dating to AD 1430-1434. Possibly Pinecone-Mascle issue. London Mint. North (1991: 77) no. 1468. There are chips and distortion between 6 and 9 o'clock when looking at the obverse.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-53BB90
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy strap end of Medieval date (c. AD 1350-1450). The object comes in two parts, with an incomplete back plate that has been separated from the rest of the object and the near complete strap end. The strap end has a tapering sub-rectangular body that ends with an anthropomorphic terminal in the form of a crowned head. The terminal has well defined moulded and incised facial features, curled hair, and a trifoliate crown. The remaining part of the front of the strap end is undecorated. The reverse of the terminal is decorated, whilst the reverse of the main body …
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EF402C
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The object consists of only the bottom of the rounded lead flask. The neck is missing. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. One face has a faint raised line decoration, but exact details are hard to determine. The other face has no evidence of decoration.  The object measures 24.8 mm in length and is 34.6mm wide. It has a thickness of 7.4 mm and weighs 16.9 g.…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2C2B85
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of a copper alloy vessel of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The sherd is roughly sub-triangular in plan, starting at 30.06mm wide at the top and tapering to a point at the bottom that is closer to the left hand side than the right hand side. The top of the rim has a rounded top that bends slightly outwards. Beneath this, there is a groove followed by a raised rectangular band (4.12mm long and 1.74mm thick) that runs across the sherd. At the bottom of the raised rectangular band, the thickness drops to 1.09mm and there are no signs of decoratio…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: DENO-855C14
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object, probably a harness pendant of medieval date (c. AD 1200 - 1500). The object is a disc shaped frame with recesses housing circular plates on each face. One plate is missing, traces of fixative may be seen within the recess. The other plate is in situ, it is abraded but comprises cells containing enamel arranged around an inner circle, which is itself divided into enamelled cells, with curving tendrils of wire creating a cloisonne effect. The enamel is much degraded but appears to be red and blue. A D-sectioned suspension loop, 4.5 mm wide, emer…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-2F48E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, extremely worn cut Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry II to Henry III and dating AD 1180-1247. Possibly Class 5 or Class 6, thus dating to the period AD 1204-1219. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Diameter: 18.28mm. Thickness: 0.48mm. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-E08483
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy lozenge shaped horse harness pendant. This item is heavily corroded resulting in the loss of most of the detail. However, traces of a possible internal lozenge formed from recessed lines are possibly visible. The top point if the pendant is expanded and surmounted with a truncated loop.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A01B17
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy annular brooch or possible buckle, dating to 1350-1400 AD. The brooch consists of a circular frame which is 2.35mm in width, and is circular in cross section. The frame is bevelled on the inside. There is a recess in hoop where the pin would have sat, now missing. There is the remains of iron staining on the two points of the frame, where the pin once sat. There is no decoration, and the brooch has a light green patina. The brooch is 16.23mm in diameter, 2.42mm thick, and weighs 1.26g. It is similar to one in Egan and Pritchard 1991, page 249…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rous Lench', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-B91B53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of uncertain date, ranging from Medieval to Post-Medieval (AD 1200-1800). The weight has an oval profile and circular cross-section, with a height of 20.84mm, a maximum diameter of 14.36mm in the centre, though it tapers towards the ends. There is a central aperture with a diameter of 5.44mm on one end and 5.12mm at the other. "Lead weights are difficult to date securely or assign to specific tasks without archaeological context, as they change very little and thus a wide date range is suggested. The form of these weights has been suggested as reflecting…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B7C5C7
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Medieval two-part clasp dating to c. AD 1400-1450. The frame of the clasp is sub-rectangular in plan. The bar and top and bottom edges have sub-rectangular cross-sections. There are rounded knops on the front of the top and bottom edges near the outside edge of the clasp. The outside edge is roughly sub-trapezoidal, with three sub-triangular projections towards the outer edge - two smaller ones on the top and bottom and a larger, central sub-triangular projection.  The outside edge is decorated with pairs of linear grooves that create a zoomorphic visa…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-496D05
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop spur buckle with an integral plate of medieval dating (c.AD 1250-1400). The head of the buckle has an oval frame leading to the body which is slightly concave and tapers to a point. There are two rivet holes below the loop which have been filled and are intersected by a horizontal ridge. Iron corrosion products obscure the holes and part of the loop. The plate is incomplete, broken about at the midway point. The reverse of the buckle is undecorated and the pin is missing. It measures 21.3 mm in length, 14.3 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B7944D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn, Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating AD 1309-1310. Class 10cf5 or Class 10cf6. Bury St Edmunds mint. See North (1991) Vol.2 pg.32 no.1043/1. Diameter: 17.71mm. Thickness: 0.47mm. Die axis: 11.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B41BA8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th century) cooking vessel leg: The leg is sub-rectangular which slightly flares outwards at the lower corners. The upper edge is broken, but not recently as the patina covers the breaks. The break also has a carbon deposit in the concave area of the break. The outer face has a prominent central, vertical ridge. In profile the reverse of the leg is vertical. The surface has a mid green coloured patina. The leg measures 36.57mm in length, 40.34mm wide, 28.17mm thick across the base of the foot and weighs 133.1g. It is uncertain wh…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A444A2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy single loop buckle, with a thickened front edge decorated with a notched and pointed projecting pin rest flanked by rounded lobes. The strap bar is in line with the buckles frame and off-set with a knop at one end, with the  opposite end now worn away. c.1250-1400. The reverse of the buckle is flat, and the pin is missing. The buckle has a mid-brown patina, with the remains of a black coating on both sides. Length 19.41mm, width 19.45mm, thickness 3.03mm, and weight 1.69g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rous Lench', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A3944B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy single loop buckle (c.1350-1450), missing its spacer, with the remains of one side of the buckle plate remaining, from a composite buckle. The frame is oval with bevelled edges and a pointed pin rest at the front. The surface of the copper-alloy triangular pin has heavy corrosion attached to it, which has also attached in places to the buckle head; this has attached the pin to the head of the buckle. One of the buckle plates partially remains, and shows the remains of silvering on its inner edge. The remaining plate has a perforation just ab…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-37CD6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 – 1307) dating to the period AD 1307-9. Class10 cf3. Mint of Canterbury. North (1991) Vol II, no.1042/2 (b). 
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-23491A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of William I (AD 1066-1087), 'Two Sceptres' type (BMC iv; North 844) dating to c.AD 1072-1074, moneyer: Wicinc/Wiginc (probably); mint: Worcester (unclear). Ref: North 1994: p.191. There is a 9.09mm long transverse tear in the centre of the coin from around 2 o'clock to 9 o'clock.  Obverse description: Bust facing crowned and diademed; to left, a sceptre pattée; to right, a sceptre bottonnée. Obverse inscription: PILLELM REX ANGLI. Reverse description: Cross fleury with an annulet in centre, over cross saltire bot…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2023
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Record ID: GLO-15EA2B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular double looped buckle with a beveled outer edge. Narrowed strap bar in the centre dividing the annular in half and creating two equally sized loops. The date of this artefact is 1370-1500. ​
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1BF96F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper alloy French 'Chatel Tournois' jetton, c.1350-1415 AD. Jetton is extremely worn and heavily chipped around the edge.  Obverse: illegible Reverse: [...] triple stranded straight cross fleuretty with quatrefoil at centre.  Jettn measures 21mm in diameter. 
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1BCDB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 10cf (North 1040-1043) dating to AD 1301-10. Canterbury mint. North (1991: 32). Coin is slightly chipped around the edge.  Coin measures 19.5mm in diameter. 
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C66C72
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy asymmetric, double-loop buckle dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1350-1450). The buckle has one smaller rectangular loop and a larger D-shaped loop. The buckle is oval in cross-section with widened sections on either side of the frame just before the D-shped outer edge. The bar is flush with the frame and has a clear constriction in the middle. The pin has been retained and is formed from a single moulded piece of metal that has silver or white metal coating. There is a pronounced pin rest on the inner edge of the D-shaped loop. The object is undecorated and …
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C3A9A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Probably Class 1d (North 1012) dating to AD 1279. London mint. North (1991: 28).  Overall dimensions: 19.94mm in diameter, 0.66mm in thickness and 1.32g in weight. 
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-999CC5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap plate from a buckle or clasp, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500).  The strap plate is sub rectangular in plate, with a pointed terminal. The other end has been wrapped around a strap bar. Iron corrosion products partially obscure the end, but a rectangular notch is visible, presumably for a pin (now missing). No decoration is visible on either the front or reverse of the strap plate. A small rivet hole is present, close to the strap bar end, this has an internal diameter of 1.2 mm. A rivet is present close to the pointed terminal. This has a diameter of 1…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-47E0D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1344 to AD 1351, issued as part of the third 'florin' coinage. Type 4/1. Minted in London. C.f. North vol 2, p47, no 1116. Diameter: 18.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-462553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver halfpenny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 to AD 1286), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1292. Class M coinage. Coin is in two fragments. Diameter: 14.2 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-44EEAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189) of the Cross-and-crosslets (Tealby) Type D and dating to AD 1161-1168. The inscription is missing from 11 o'clock to 4 o'clock on the obverse. Uncertain moneyer. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forwards, holding sceptre in right hand, long hair to left of face. Obverse inscription: h[...]. Reverse description: Long cross potent with small cross potent in each angle. Reverse inscription: [...]N[...] ON [...]. Length: 19.04mm. Width: 19.92mm. Thickness: 0.92mm. Die axis: 2.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-44E581
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heavily worn silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1289. Canterbury Mint. Class probably 3c or d. C.f. North vol 2, p 28, no 1018-9. Coin was folded in half, with reverse inside and has since broken, with only one half remaining. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-20F844
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy double loop buckle thought to date from AD 1350 to AD 1650. The outside edge is D shaped in profile and of varying thickness tapering towards the top edge and bottom edge. There is a narrowed bar of even round profile.  There is evidence of pin rests on both the outside edges. There is no pin on the bar but the bar has signs of residual iron corrosion which may be associated with the missing pin. The entire buckle is a light brown and light green colour. It has surface corrosion. Width: 20.60 …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-208FEF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead disk weight of uncertain date, ranging from Roman to Post-Medieval (AD 43 - 1800). The weight is broadly circular in plan and has a centred aperture that is circular (3.9mm in diameter). It is plain and unmarked. The surface is generally uneven. Both sides have two small linear depressions running from the centre aperture in straight lines to the perimeter. These may suggest that the weight was once suspended by chord or string.  The weight is creamy grey in colour. The dimensions are: diameter 26.2 mm, thickness 4.7mm, and the weight is 22.17g (…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-1E43DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead standing weight of likely Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1800). The weight is conical in profile and has a roughly sub-triangular cross section. It starts at 25.61mm long and 23.43mm wide just above the base, tapering to 17.19mm long and 14.43mm wide near the top and where the cross section has changed to more of an irregular pentagon. A suspension loop emerges that is at an oblique angle to the rest of the weight. One side of the suspension loop is flat whilst the other is more curved, so that it narrows from 6.58mm wide to the rounded top of th…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1C8544
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uniface token of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1100-1700). The token is roughly circular in plan and is uniface. The obverse is decorated with a grid and pellet design, which would make it Powell Type 7. The reverse is concave and undecorated. The object has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Diameter: 16.03mm. Thickness: 4.56mm. Weight: 5.73g.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1C3EA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete silver Double Patard of Charles I 'the Bold' of Burgundy (AD 1467-1477) and dating AD 1467-1477. Obverse description: Shield with the arms of Burgundy. Obverse inscription: + KAROLVS DEI [GRA] DV[X] [BVRG] [CO] [FLA] (double annulet stops). Reverse description: Cross fleuretty with lis in central lozenge. Reverse inscription: [SIT] [NOMEN] DOM[IN]I [B]ENEDI[CTVM]. Diameter: 24.62mm. Thickness: 0.61mm. Die axis: 1.
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-1B969B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, silver half groat of Edward IV second reign (AD 1471-1483). Standard Type 'F', XVIII/XX dating to AD 1477-1480. North (1991) pg. 93 no. 1637. Rose initial mark. There is a semi-circular segment missing just after 3 o'clock on the obverse, and a larger section missing from the edge from 5 o'clock to 6 o'clock on the obverse. The coin is bent from around 4 o'clock to 10 o'clock on the obverse. Obverse description: Crowned bust facing forward in a tressure of arches with C on breast. Obverse inscription: EDWARD DI G[RA] REX [ANGL] [Z] [FRA]N. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-192DB7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete coper-alloy buckle plate of Medieval - Post-Medieval date. This item is the top plate from a buckle plate; the lower plate is missing.  The front of the buckle plate has two small holes with at the top, closest to where the buckle would have been, both missing their rivets. 11mm down from these small holes is another piercing with a rivet driven through it to secure the plate to a fabric strap. Below this holes are another two, side by side and arranged vertically. Both have a rivet in place. The reverse of the plate shows two worn down lug…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C7C4C
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy barb-spring padlock, of Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1200). It has an square case with a T-shape key aperture on the recessed end plate; the other end of the plate has a recessed surface with two rectangular apertures divided by a vertical septum which indicates a mechanism with two spring strips. The top face of the case has a rectangular recess which housed the projecting arm of the missing spring mechanism. The padlock has a fixed bolt on rectangular, pierced arm projecting from the top of the end plate; the base of the arm has a perforat…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-8A0022
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy scabbard chape dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1400). The object is made from a peice of sheet metal bent round to form a chape which is U-shaped in plan and cross-section. The joining seams on the reverse and base are clearly visible. The chape has two rivet holes at the upper end on either side of the seam. The outer face is decorated with a double incised line with punched or incised dots running along the centre. The upper edge is chipped.  For similar examples see Read (2001: 89) nos 671-2. Read (ibid: 83) states that due to sizes an…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-897737
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1222 to 1236. Minted by moneyer Ioan at Canterbury mint. Class 7b. C.f. North vol 1, p223, no 979. Diameter: 17.9 mm Width: 8.5 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-854BF0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy French Jetton of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1497 - AD 1521. Obverse depicts four fleurs de lis (lys) in a lozenge within a tressure of four arches, and the reverse depicts a simple cross pattee in the field with flowers in each quarter, struck mainly in Tournai during the reign of Louis XII (1497-1515) but also struck during the reign of Francis I (1515-1547) up to the year 1521 when Tournai was occupied by Charles V. Jetton has been folded. Diameter: 20.3 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.0 …
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F62E6C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete harness pendant dating to the Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is made up of a sexfoil pendant, suspended within an outer pendant. The outer pendant is also a sexfoil with narrow, rounded arches and a flat reverse. At the top of the outer pendant projects the suspension loop. This is rectangular in plan and has a circular perforation (2.7 mm internal diameter) through the centre. A drilled hole below the suspension loop retains a horizontal axis spindle from which the smaller sexfoil pendant is suspended. The smaller pendant rests on the inne…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C6862D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead uniface gaming piece or token. The item is circular, domed, and solid cast. It is decorated on the domed side with a moulded long cross with a moulded pellet in each angle. Powell type 14 (cross). The reverse is flat and undecorated. Medieval or early Post-medieval in date. See LIN-7D688A for a similar example.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E39C53
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single-loop buckle dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1250-1350). The buckle is formed of a D-shaped loop, with a thin bar and slightly widened outer edge to the frame. The pin is now missing and iron corrosion covers the bar. The object has a dark brown patina and is undecorated. For a comparable example see Griffiths et al (2007: 87) no. 472. The overall dimensions are as follows: 16.87mm in length, 12.89mm in width, 4.28mm in thickness and 1.46g in weight. 
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E34A70
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period (c. Ad 1300-1400). The object is pointed oval in plan with the lower third broken away. The central device is a broad and rounded armed cross with thin diagonal cross over the top. The legend is completely worn away with only + S legible. There is a crack running horizontally across the middle of the face. The reverse is undecorated and has a raised central vertical rib probably attributed to the integral suspension loop, which is now missing. The object has a light pinkish-grey patina.  Overall dim…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-E1F5E8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1400). The object has a hexagonally faceted conical handle, terminating in a pointed suspension loop above a worn triple transverse collar. The suspension loop is pierced with a circular hole. The die is engraved with a stylised lion passant in the centre. The legend, starting at 2 o'clock, appears to read S'VILLE OE ORA[...].  The object shows signs of wear across all faces.  The overall dimensions are as follows: 21.34mm in length, 16.99mm in diameter an…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BBFBE3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface lead token dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1700). The design on the obverse is a quartered circle This type of token can be categorised as Powell Type 3. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a mid-grey patina.  Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely.  Overall dimensions: 14.03mm in diameter, 2.06mm in thickness and …
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-BBE566
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface lead token dating to the Medieval to Post Medieval period (c. AD 1300-1700). The design on the obverse appears to be a plant or tree with three branches or leaves on either side of a central trunk or stem. This type of token can be categorised as Powell Type 17. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a mid-grey patina.  Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date p…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C2468
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy harness ring. Cast ring of originally facetted hexagonal section, now smoothed by wear. These are very common find and may have had a number of uses including as part of horse-harness, or used for suspension of vessels, or as curtain-rings etc. It has a patchy dark green patina. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500 Diameter (long axis): 26.8mm, Band Width: 4.2mm, Band Thickness: 2.9mm, Weight: 3.92g.
Created on: Sunday 12th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.