Record ID: WAW-675DE4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified wrought iron object of uncertain dating. It is triangular in plan, and circular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cone shape, made from a sheet of iron wrapped together and then fixed. It measures 62.77mm in length, 13.23mm diameter wide at the top, and 3.77mm diameter wide at the bottom. It weighs 20.5 grams. It is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. The iron oxide corrosion layer is flaking off in a couple of areas, revealing the dark brown of the underlying metal. These areas should be monitored carefully to prevent fu…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-1671A0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub circular silvered copper alloy object, of possible Roman dating (1 to 410 AD). It is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section. The top surface is smooth and domed, with a couple of uneven projections. The lower surface is flat. It measures 20.45mm in length, 21.34mm wide and 6.27mm thick. It weighs 13.1grams. The object could be a piece of casting waste, but there are traces of silvering on a couple of areas on both surfaces. The patina is similar to that found on early Roman coins, but this object is too thick to be a coin.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-83FD22
Object type: CRUCIBLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a ceramic crucible. The fabric is a white ware with no obvious inclusions and is highly fired, but is still able to be scratched. The exterior appears to have fine linear grooves which may be decoration or part of the manufacturing process. On the interior of each sherd there is traces of a copper alloy adhered to it. The copper alloy has traces of red copper corrosion and has a 'bubbled' surface. The two sherds together weigh 5.5g. The date of the sherds are uncertain, but probably date to the Medieval or Post Medieval period.
Created on: Sunday 15th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-D0C6B5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy claw-shaped terminal of uncertain date. The artefact is incomplete, there is the remnants of a rod which is broken at the base. A similar artefact is SUR-51C915 Length 34.65mm, width 16.1mm, thickness 9.3mm weight 12.2 grams
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton upon Severn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-B02356
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 sub-lozengeform in plan. The sides are worn and abraded. There is a V stamped on the front face. the reverse is flat and undecorated. The fragment is 65.15mm in length, 43.55mm in width and 24.05mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: WAW-B436F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy incomplete possible lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is broadly circular in cross section and sub oval in plan. There is iron corrosion at the tip, possibly from a broken loop. The weight thickens towards the base which has a pointed knop. The artefact is corroded and slightly pitted in places. The weight is 23.35mm in length, 18.15 wide and weighs 23.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: WAW-2708A0
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ingot of uncertain date. The ingot is broadly rectangular in plan, the ingot has a mid-brown patine with mid green patches. It is 63.75mm in length, 16.25mm in width, 6.55mm thick and weighs 54.1 grams. It is likely to be two ounces in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Record ID: WAW-27A351
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete unidentified object of possible Post-medieval date. The artefact consists of two identical parts held together with a copper-alloy rivet, the main body of the artefact is triangular in plan with a long thin protrusion (37.7mm in length) in the centre of the shortest side. The rivet is situated just above the long protrusion. One of the tips of the triangle is slightly damaged and lost. the protrusions have been slightly bent in places due to wear. The artefact has a mid-brown patina on the whole with mid-green patches. The artefact is 77.5mm in length, 10.5mm in width, 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2011
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Record ID: WAW-803988
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unidentified object of uncertain date, possibly Medieval. The artefact has been suggested as a harness or bridle fitting. The front face appears to depict a hand, an arm runs down the artefacts surviving length (c. 36mm) connecting to the depiction of a hand which has find diagonal incisions running along each of the four fingers. Above the thumb there are three diagonal incisions which fill the remainder of the space. There is a large perforation c7.75mm which is full of iron corrosion and the remnants of an iron nail. The majority of the reverse is flat, a slight ridge…
Created on: Friday 14th October 2011
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2011
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Record ID: GLO-717855
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy spindle whorl diameter 30mm. Bi-conical cross-section, the surface has been divided into cells by seven radiating relief lines, in the centre of each cell is a pellet. Helen Geake writes: “Dating of lead whorls is difficult. The drop spindle with which they were used continued in use until the end of the medieval period in London and Winchester (Egan, 1998, “The Medieval Household: Daily Living c1150 – c1450”; and Biddle, 1990, “Object and Economy in Medieval Winchester”), and for perhaps a century longer in Norfolk (Margeson, 1993, “Norwich Households: Medi…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ELDERSFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-8245C8
Object type: SCOOP
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy scoop or implement of uncertain dating. The implement is sub rectangular in both plan and cross section. The front consists of a rectangular handle, with an oval depression (scoop) in the lower end. An old break is present at the upper point of the handle, where it has split into three thin metal rods. At this end of the handle, it would appear to be the start of openwork decoration, however due to the break, the exact form and style of this decoration is unknown. The back of the implement has a swelling at the back of the scoop, t…
Created on: Monday 8th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WAW-87DFE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver finger-ring, deformed to an oval and, presumably as a consequence of being squashed, cracked in one place. The band is decorated with two rows of punched, concentric double-crescents, some of them with a dot in the centre. The crescents are unevenly executed and worn away along the edge of the ring. It has proven impossible to find close parallels for either the ring or its decoration. While the width of the band is in keeping with Late Saxon finger rings, these are more solidly made (cf., e.g., Hinton, fig. 40) and of different decoration. It is unlike Viking rings found in …
Created on: Monday 29th June 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wychavon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-252D40
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object, probably a weight, of unclear date. Sub- conical with ribbed sides and broken at the top. The base is slightly concave with a small central cavity. Mass: 206g; length: 43mm, circumference at the base: 37mm.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2009
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Longdon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1484
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete, very thin circular disc. It has a pierced hole.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: WMID1962
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The item is an elongated sub-rectangular shape with uneven rounded edges. In the centre of the upper and lower face there appears to be a ridge, however due to abrasion is difficult to determine whether this is functional or decorative. The item does have traces of light green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LEIGH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID523
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Hollow figure of an animal. Only the back legs, tail and behind remain. The legs have deep grooves suggesting the feet are paws. The tail is very long and is entwined around one leg. The tip of the tail is wider than the length of the tail. The position of the legs suggest the animal is rearing upwards. On the base of the feet are uneven circular indentations suggesting the animal may have been mounted on a base. The animal is broken across the body after the rear legs. There is areas of patina on the break suggesting the damage was made in antiquity. The copper alloy feels heavily le…
Created on: Thursday 18th March 1999
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KEMPSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID489
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The body of the item is cylindrical, which tapers at one end. The opposite end becomes angular, cubed in section. This end is broken.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER INKBERROW', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5CD545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ground and polished bi-convex stone spindle whorl of probable prehistoric to later medieval date (3000 BC - 1700 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 53.8mm and is 18.5mm thick. There is a regular circular pierced hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The hole measures 13.4mm in diameter. The whorl weighs 71.03 grams. The whorl is undecorated and the edges are worn and slightly abraded. It is made from a fine grained sedimentary stone (mud-stone). The whorl is a mid grey brown colour. There are several areas with large scratches a…
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2006
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-639952
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object. The object is a pointed oval in plan, with the upper and lower surfaces are relatively flat in profile. The surface area of the upper surface is slightly smaller than the base. The edges are quite angular. The surface is heavily corroded; the corrosion is distorting the profile of the object. Due to the corrosion any potential breaks are not visible. There are traces of a shiny dark grey patina, which is also pitted. The object measures 45.34mm long, 16.17mm wide and 6.59mm thick. It weighs 15.33g. The function and date of the object is not known.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-4F4502
Object type: KILN FURNITURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is possibly a fragment of kiln furniture. In plan it is a sub-rectangle with one terminal is slightly flattened both terminals are broken. In section it is a rectangle with rounded corners. It appears to be made of a highly fired ceramic fabric. It is slightly discoloured on one side, which is a light red/brown colour compared to the yellow/cream colour of the majority of the surface. There are possibly splashes of an opaque off-white glaze. The date is unknown. It weighs 29.27g.
Created on: Thursday 7th October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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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Record ID: WMID-6868D4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The vessel repair is irregular in plan and cross section. It consists of two sub oval 'plugs' of lead either side (sandwiching) a sherd of pottery (now missing). The repair would have originally been 'H' shape in construction, with a central rivet and two radiating arms either side of the ceramic vessel, to seal the hole and repair the broken vessel. It measures 24.8 mm in length, 29.0 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 30.6 g. The vessel mend is a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Last updated: Sunday 2nd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-699CF7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 5.9 mm. It measures 17.7 mm in length and has a diameter of 17.1 mm. It weighs 25.7 g (0.91 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar weigh…
Created on: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Last updated: Sunday 2nd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7D3940
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval dating, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a rounded top, with a circular hole in the top. This has an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. The weight is undecorated. The weight measures 15.4 mm in height, 23.5 mm in diameter and weighs 29.4 g (1.04 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7D6927
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 3.9 mm. It measures 16.7 mm in length and has a diameter of 14.0 mm. It weighs 20.5 g (0.72 oz). It is a mid to light grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar weights have been reco…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3EB004
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 5.1 mm. It measures 17.1 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.7 mm. It weighs 31.3 g (1.11 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: WAW-6E3952
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pot mend of unknown exact date but probably dated to the Roman to Medieval periods (c. AD 43-1500). The pot mend comprises two irregularly oval, flat plates with a recess running between the two.One plate has a rectangular shaped projection running across the centre. The object is dark grey in colour. The overall dimensions are as follows: 16.96mm in length, 19.05mm in width, 6.60mm in thickness and 5.44g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st April 2021
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Record ID: WAW-3DB1EE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable mount of uncertain exact date. The object is crescent-shaped in plan, covex on the outer face and concave on the inner face. The outer face rises to a rounded point with the curve of the crescent. The object has a dark to mid-green patina. The overall dimensions are as follows: 23.48mm in length, 17.68mm in width, 4.18mm in thickness and 1.17g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D3F436
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable weight of uncertain dating, possibly dating from the Roman period to modern day, circa AD 43-1800. The object is circular in plan and is in the form of a flat disc. One face has a central now broken iron protrusion, presumably the remains of an iron wire loop for suspension. The reverse is flat and has an area of iron staining at its centre. The object has a well developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. Weights like these are known from the Roman period onwards therefore it is difficult to date th eobject more precisely. There are other pa…
Created on: Friday 5th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2021
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Record ID: WAW-A20365
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded lead strip of uncertain exact date. The object is formed of a piece of sheet lead that has been folded upon itself twice to form a scroll shape. There are no decorative features apparent. The object has a whitish-grey patina. It is possible the object was intended as a weight or ingot though it is not certain. Out of context it's date could be Roman to Post Medieval. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: LVPL-D84F23; YORYM-5F09A9; and NLM-18D27A. The overall dimensions are as follows: 24.61mm in length, 17.79mm in width, 13.76mm in thickness and …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2021
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Record ID: WAW-5A1692
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight on uncertain exact date (c. AD 43-1700). The object is disc-shaped with a small central perforation measuring 3.55mm in diameter. The weight has an uneven surface with a number of deep scratches and pits across much of the surface. The object has a mid-grey patina. Plain lead weights were in use from the Roman period to the present day, therefore without any contextual information it is difficult to apply an exact date. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: YORYM-B67CB7; SUSS-B4E4F4; SUSS-0C7CA7; and PUBLIC-138ECD. The overall d…
Created on: Thursday 1st April 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: WAW-DC4908
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable net sinker or other weight of uncertain exact date (c. 200 BC - AD 1900). The object is roughly cylindrical and constructed by rolling sheet lead or scrap lead around a cylindrical former or straight onto the net, leaving a visible longitudinal seam and spiral construction. This type of weight would have been positioned around the rim of a net, probably used for fishing or netting birds, to hold it taut. The dating of such weights is difficult as their design and method of manufacture remained unchanged for a considerable period of time. Comparable exampl…
Created on: Wednesday 7th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Record ID: WAW-DC98D0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable weight of uncertain exact date (c. AD 1-1900). The object is roughly rectangular in plan, with the two long sides curving inwards slightly and the shorter sides curving outwards. There is a perforation in the centre of one of the long sides, but it does not go completely through the object. There are anumber of deep scratches across the face of the object but no decorative features are apparent. The object has a dark grey patina. The overall dimesnions are as follows: 16.25mm in length, 19.22mm in width, 12.66mm in thickness and 20.85g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 7th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-54EF14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval circa (AD 43 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is circular. There is a circular perforation which measures 7.1 mm in diameter which is located in the centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are flat and are un-decorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light cream colour. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. However, this undecorated example is very diffi…
Created on: Friday 7th May 2021
Last updated: Saturday 7th August 2021
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Record ID: WMID-553ADD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or possibly a gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. The upper face is convex, plain and undecorated. It has a slight triangular depression in the centre. The reverse outer edges are flat so the object can stand with a large central concave impression. At the centre is a smaller circular indentation. It could be the start of a drilled hole that was not completed. The object has a mid-cream colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. The object measure…
Created on: Friday 7th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-55694B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy hanging weight of uncertain dating, from Roman to Post Medieval circa AD 43-1800. The loop measure 22.2 mm in length and is formed from iron. The object has a mid-cream colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. The object measures 38.7 mm in height including the loop, 13.1 mm in width and and is 10.6 mm thick. It weighs 17.1 grams
Created on: Friday 7th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D516B3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead alloy vessel repair or pot mend of uncertain dating, probably dating to the Roman to Medieval periods, circa AD AD 43-1500. The pot mend comprises of one broadly oval flat plate with a rounded projection that extends from it. This is placed off centre. The object has a cream coloured patina. The overall dimensions are as follows 16.5 mm in diameter, 7.9 mm in thickness and weighs 5 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D523B8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy unidentified object probably Roman to Modern dating, circa AD AD 43-1900. The object is trefoil shaped in plan and is flat. There is no apparent decoration. The object has a cream to grey coloured patina. The overall dimensions are as follows 26.8 mm in length, 24.7 mm in width, 3.2 mm in thickness and weighs 8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E5B94D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of unknown date, circa Roman to Post-Medieval, circa AD 43 - 1800, but likely Medieval to Post Medieval. The weight is conical with a slightly domed top, circular, flat base and tapered sides. There is a hole in the centre of the base, which runs through the weight to the top. The weight has a cream coloured patina. Similar examples have been recorded on the database: WMID-6E1AB6 discovered in Worcestershire and BH-A4E212 discovered in Hertfordshire. The weight measures 10.8 mm in height and the base is 15 mm in diameter. The diameter of the hole…
Created on: Friday 14th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E63028
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval circa (AD 43 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is broadly circular. There is a circular perforation which measures 3.1 mm in diameter which is located slightly off centre. The upper surface is slightly convex and is plain. The reverse is flat and un-decorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light white to cream colour. The object surfaces have been worn and slightly abraded. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. Howe…
Created on: Friday 14th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-8D05C9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a radiate or nummi of an unknown Emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 402 (Reece Period uncertain). Unknown reverse. Unknown mint. The coin is very worn and corroded. The object was discovered near other Roman coins and the object is broadly coin sized however it is very thin and corroded with uneven edges therefore it could be also be a token or coin of Post Medieval dating. There is also a small circular hole in the object which is uncertain if it is deliberate or through wear.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
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Record ID: WAW-2A4A7E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable pin of uncertain exact date (AD 43-1650). The object has a sub-square head and a square shank. The shank terminates shortly after the head in a worn break. The object has an incised X on one face of the head but the rest appears to be undecorated. the pin has a dark green patina. Comparable object recorded on the PAS database include NLM-01071A and LIN-0912A1, both of which date their examples to the Roman to early Post Medieval periods. The overall dimensions are as follows: 25mm in length, 6mm in width, 8mm in thickness and 2.2g in weight.
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th August 2021
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Record ID: WMID-43B422
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy tool or possible toilet article of uncertain exact date, probably Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1700). The object consists of a thin flat strip of metal which has one forked end after which it has been bent at a right angle where it continues relatively straight until it bends at an opposing right angle again and is mis-shapen until it terminates in a worn break. The object has a mottled dark to light green patina. The forked end is comparable to a Roman nail cleaning fork, while the other end could possibly have had a spoon-shaped terminal used as a …
Created on: Thursday 9th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-378F33
Object type: POTTERS STAMP
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy object, probably a potter's stamp. The object is 'hourglass' shaped, with flared ends and a waisted middle. It is sub-oval and slightly concvae at one end (perhaps to fit the thumb of the potter), whilst the other end is sub-circular and has an incised cross on it, probably for creating an impression in pottery. What seem to be deliberate crude scratches in the sides of the object may perhaps also have been associated with creating a pattern on the pot. The probable stamp measures 27.37 mm long, 7.16 mm thick in the centre and 10.48 mm in diameter at the incised en…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-EB60CB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a rounded top and the remains of an iron attachment loop. The weight is undecorated.The object has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights ma…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th February 2022
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Record ID: HESH-27AFA7
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring - possibly a finger ring - of uncertain date. In style the ring is undiagnostic, it is very small with one side of the hoop being wider than the other - possibly suggesting a front and back of the hoop. The ring is a mid brown colour with an abraded and corroded surface patina - this patina is similar in condition and colour to a 3rd century Roman coin found within the same. The form is not diagnostically Roman. The ring measures 14.7mm diameter, width max 2.6mm min 1.4mm, thickness uniform 0.9mm, internal diameter 3.3mm. The ring weighs 0.54 grams
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Inkberrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-0B8AF0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete standstone disk weight of unknown date. Approximately 40% of the weight survives due to old breaks. The weight would have originally been circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The weight is now U-shaped. The remains of the perforation indicate that it would have originally had a diameter of approximately 16.3mm. The upper and lower faces of the weight are undecorated and broadly flat. The external and internal edges of the weight are straight. The stone is yellow -light brown in colour with mica inclusions. The surfaces of the weight are rough and uneven,…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: BM-1500F3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
plain gold finger-ring, circular in section, and bent into V-shape.
Created on: Tuesday 25th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOM-A6902A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead alloy object of uncertain date, c.AD 43-1800. The remaining piece is mainly formed of a rectangular cross sectioned bar with rounded ends and a projection to one side near one end. The front is decorated with five evenly spaced deeply stamped annulets. The projection to one side starts a similar, although slightly thicker rectangular cross sectioned bar before ending in a squared off ends with a much thinner piece continuing backwards and curled under. The piece is 40.0mm long, 16.9 wide and the main bar is 8.2mm wide and 5.5mm thick. The piece weighs 20.31g. The be…
Created on: Friday 6th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lindridge CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-DC83EB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete lead alloy possible spindle whorls of Unknown date (c. 500 AD-c. 1800). This lead alloy spindle whorl is plano convex in form and flat on the underside. There is a sub-circular hole at the centre, which is slightly larger on the underside. The object is mid grey colour and has a rough surface with a small chip on the base rim. Plano convex whorls started to emerge in the 6th century (Walton Rogers, 2007, CBA Research report) and continued in popularity Diameter: 24.4mm; Height: 10.96mm; Weight: 25.6g; Spindle hole top: 7.52mm; Spindle hole bottom: 8.56mm …
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-6E1AB6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of uncertain date, possibly Medieval to Post-Medieval (c. AD 1400 - 1800). The weight is conical with a slightly domed top, circular, flat base and rounded sides. There is a hole in the centre of the base, which runs through the weight to the top, where there is an indentation, but this could possibly be a blocked hole. The weight is mid grey in colour and quite crudely made. There is a distinctive squiggle or S shape on the side. It is 20.01mm in height and the base is 20.01mm in diameter. The diameter of the hole is 4.90mm. It weighs 40.0g (1.41 ounces). …
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-6F2E6E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of uncertain date, possibly Medieval to Post-Medieval (c. AD 1400 - 1800). The weight is oval in shape, with a flat top, flat base and rounded sides - It can stand unaided. There is a hole in the centre of the base, which runs through the weight to the top (the hole is filled), where a line could possibly have gone through. The weight is beige colour with darker, spots. It is largely smooth to the touch with some rough areas. The object is 17.00mm in height and 16.64mm in diameter. The diameter of the hole is 4.70mm. It weighs 25.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-29723C
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly Post-Medieval, copper alloy, hexagonal fitting. There are no similar objects on the database so it is difficult to put a specific date on it. The object is three dimensional and has six flat sides, is open with a slightly indented bar running down the centre from top to bottom. The outer surface of the object has a dark brown patina with orange patches and is smooth to the touch. Underneath, inside the object is slightly rougher with a darker grey patina. Although difficult to specify the original purpose of this object, it may have sat on top or at the end of another objec…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3D07A7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is irregular in plan and section. It measures 25.15 mm in length, 13.47 mm wide and 9.28 mm thick. It weighs 8.5 g. The finder initially identified this item as 'hack silver', however due to the appearance of solidified molten runs, it is more likely to be casting waste than 'hack silver'. The metal is believed to be silver, but XRF testing refused to confirm as it could not focus on the artefact. Barry Ager (British Museum) has stated …
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CB3989
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy alloy token or possible seal of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1200-1800. The object is circular in plan. One face has been decorated with the capital letters M.O in light relief across the centre of the object. Above and below the letters is a stamped design consisting of a lion rampant. The reverse face is plain, undecorated and flat. The object has a cream coloured abraded patina that covers all surfaces. It is not thought to be a papal bullae as it is only decorated on one face. It may have also been a seal. The object measures 46.68 mm in d…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2017
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Record ID: WAW-697DC5
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age to Post Medieval (c. 2350 BC to 17th century) awl: The awl has a tang which is rectangular in section and tapers to a blunt edge. The tang is over half of the awl. The other half is circular in section, is slightly swollen before tapering to a sharp point. Between the tang and awl there is a fine groove circumventing the awl. The surface has traces of a mottled brown-green patina. It measures 43.72mm long, 5.6mm diameter and weighs 3.81g. Many awls are recorded as possibly Bronze Age, but as the design of awls has changed very little, therefore it could also be much more…
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
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Record ID: WMID-75D635
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular. There is a sub-circular perforation which is 7.8mm diameter which is located in the centre of the whorl. The upper face is convex and the reverse is flat. Both faces of the spindle whorl are un-decorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a cream to light brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-medieval periods. However, this undecorated example is very difficult …
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
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Record ID: WAW-CF0092
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy knife handle. The handle is a 'pistol grip' type, i.e. is oval in section and an elongated rectangle in plan which tapers towards the blade where there is two vertical collars. The opposite terminal expands in plan and is curved and slightly down turned. Only a fragment of the blade remains, and this is rectangular in section and narrows in forming a triangle from the upper view. Only a fragment of the blade remains before it is broken. The break is not recent. The surface of the handle has a shiny mottled green/brown patina. It measures 38.26mm long, 9.69mm wide,…
Created on: Saturday 16th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 27th August 2012
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Record ID: WAW-E0D824
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unidentified object, possibly a fragment of a locking buckle or a penannular brooch of uncertain date. The artefact terminates in a broadly circular knop with a flat top which is delineated with a circumferential band (6.55mm in length and 7.9mm in diameter). The main body of the knop is decorated with a number of double parallel transverse grooves which terminate just above a lower circumferential collar. The segments inbetween the parallel transverse incisions are decorated with vertical incisions which are corroded and barely visible in places. Below this the main bo…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2012
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8C5F77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.2 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 24.4 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 34.7 g (1.22 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: WAW-7A68EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The object is pitted and scratched across much of the surface. Plain lead spindle whorls were in use from the Roman period to the present day, therefore without any contextual information it is difficult to apply an exact date. See PAS record YORYM-2CB95B for a description on probable dating through size. The overall dimensions are as follows: 25.96mm in diameter, 12.09mm in …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Last updated: Monday 29th March 2021
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Record ID: WAW-7A7440
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object and all surfaces appear undecorated. The object is pitted and scratched across much of the surface, with a notch in the edge of the central perforation indicating suspension. Plain lead spindle whorls were in use from the Roman period to the present day, therefore without any contextual information it is difficult to apply an exact date. See PAS record YORYM-2CB95B for a description on probable dating through size. …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Last updated: Monday 29th March 2021
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Record ID: WAW-7A90F4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is plano-convex with a flat base and domed top. A central perforation runs through the object, which is more narrow at one end (2.79mm) than the other (6.69mm). All surfaces appear undecorated. The object is pitted and scratched across much of the surface, with the edge chipped and warped making the object roughly oval in plan. Plain lead spindle whorls were in use from the Roman period to the present day, therefore without any contextual information it is difficult to apply an exact date. See PAS record Y…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Last updated: Monday 29th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-FDA308
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable weight or trade weight of uncertain Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1700). The object is circular in plan and trapezoidal in section with a slight lip on the longer edge. Both faces are undecorated and show signs of post depositional damage. The object is mid-grey in colour. Lead trade weights were commonly used until the end of the 17th century but are rare after the middle of the 18th century and were banned in 1834 (Biggs 1992). The overall dimensions are aa follows: 33mm in diameter, 14mm in thickness and 71.24g in weight.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st November 2021
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Record ID: WAW-FFD008
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a possible finger ring of uncertain exact date (c. AD 43-1700). The object is rectangular in plan and in cross-section with a curving profile. The object does not appear to be decorated and the surface of the object is very worn. The ring has a dark green patina. The overall dimensions are as follows: 30mm in length, 12mm in width, 2.5mm in thickness and 6.54g in weight.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-989058
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post-Medieval date. The object is circular, with a flat bottom and curved top, with a perforation (spindle hole) off centre. It is a mottled beige in colour and the reverse side has a line etched under the perforation. The object weighs 5.2g and measures 12.93mm in diameter and is 5.54mm in Thickness. The diameter of the perforation is 2.06. Walton Rogers states (CBA Research Report, 2007) that this shape was common from the Roman period and spindle holes became wider (although this is not a reliable dating criterion alone). Similar …
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-EAA199
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of unknown date. The object is rectangular in plan and D-shaped in section. The flat face is decorated with incised straight lines set at right angles to each other, which divide the face into nine roughly equal squares. The other face is plain and undecorated. Both of the shorter sides of the object terminate in worn breaks, indicating that it was part of a larger strip. The object is dark brown in colour with an even patina. The object is 8.64mm in length, 6.12mm wide and 2.54mm thick. It weighs 0.7g.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-05E4F8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central square perforation or suspension hole runs the length of the weight. It measures 3.4 mm by 4.3 mm internally. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 41.3 mm. The base diameter is 35.4 mm and the top diameter is 19.9 mm. It weighs 294.2 g (10.38 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Various …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-88F5D3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead object, possibly a weight, of uncertain exact date (c. AD 43-1900). The object is formed from a piece of rectangular sheet lead that has been folded upon itself once. The object is undecorated witha light grey patina, and has pits and scratches across its surface. It is possible the object was intended as a net or line weight though it is not certain. Out of context it's date could be Roman to Post Medieval. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include: LVPL-2B0377 and WAW-A20365. The object measures 32mm in length and 28mm in width.
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-43E949
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone spindle whorl of uncertain exact date (c. AD 43-1700). The object is circular in plan and flat on both faces with a central perforation. Part of the edge on one face has broken away in antiquity. Comparable examples recorded on the PAS database include LVPL-6445F8, LVPL-AABBA5 and GAT-200597. The overall dimenions are as follows: 38.22mm in diameter, 7.66mm in thickness and 18.80g in weight.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-521C44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - 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 8.5 mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 26.7 mm and is 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 25.4 g (0.89 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the o…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WAW-731CC5
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nail, likely Roman to post-Medieval in date (c. AD 43-1700). The head of the nail was sub-oval in shape, being 12.72mm by 10.99mm. There is a chip along the edge from around 3 o’clock to 5 o’clock. There is a chip on the top surface around 11 o’clock to 12 o’clock, though it does not completely pierce the head of the nail. The head of the nail is around 4.20mm long along the length of the nail. The shaft of the nail has a rectangular cross-section. It starts at 6.07mm wide and 5.35mm thick, tapering to 3.47mm wide and 3.42mm thick before th…
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-891743
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead possible spindle whorl of unknown exact date (c. AD 43-1800). The object is roughly circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with an off-centre moulded aperture of diameter 6.23mm. The hole is partly burred over on one side. The object has a greyish-white patina. The overall dimensions are as follows: 21.92mm in diameter, 11.09mm in thickness and 30.86g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2019
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Record ID: WAW-C014B1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Lithic implement consisting of a quartzite pebble, discoid with a 1.5mm deep, incised groove around its edge. The date and function of this object are unknown, it may have functioned as weight with a cord around its edge. Length 66.2mm, Width 54.7mm, Thickness 25.2mm, Mass 138.73g. 050717
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
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Record ID: WAW-EDD262
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead vessel, made from 1.7mm thick sheet lead. Now damaged and distorted but originally cylindrical with a small, everted, slightly rolled rim. Diameter of base, c. 88mm, Height 45.5mm, Mass 239.0g. This vessel cannot be dated and its purpose is unknown.
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
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Record ID: GLO-4163BB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified terminal that is made from a semi-circular cross-section rod. The rod had an expanded waist that tapers to the narrow terminal, unfortunately on the opposite side although we can witness the sides begin to narrow after the waist, this end is now truncated. The remaining terminal is moulded into a large D-shaped projection, possibly to give the impression that the terminal has been bent back over itself. On the top edge is a shallow (1mm deep) U-shaped grove that runs the length of the item. The item has the look of a roman cosmetic grinder, however the shallow channel…
Created on: Monday 25th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
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Record ID: WAW-E8C31D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead figure of uncertain use and date (c. AD 43-1900). The object appears to be zoomorphic in form, with a curved body, dorsal fin or hump at the apex of the curve and a head with rounded snout at one end of the body. There is a casting seam along the length of the object. The object has a pinkish-white patina and a number of pits and scratches over the surface. The closest comparisons recorded on the PAS database include: NARC-DB1815; WREX-F912A9; and HESH-407E14. There is currently still a degree of debate over the dating and functionality of these items. All have b…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
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Record ID: WAW-13E8DD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain exact date (c. AD 43-1700). The object is ovoid in shape with a transverse, oval-shaped hole and a cylindrical projection to one side; a possible casting sprue. The transverse hole has been drilled through the narrow ends of the object and measures 5.9mm in width and 3.5mm in length. The object has a light grey patina and is covered in a number of pits and scratches. The overall dimensions are as follows: 18.8mm in legnth, 19.1mm in width, 16.5mm in thickness and 27.80g in weight.
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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Record ID: HESH-A4A336
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A currently unidentified object made of pottery. Shaped not unlike a diwali lamp, but for three small drilled (probably modern) holes in the bottom of uniform diameter. Length: 38.8mm. Width: 34.1mm. Height: 18.4mm. Internal diameter of single large hole: 16.1mm, internal diameter of three small holes: 3.8mm. Weight: 19.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: WAW-779F61
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object of unknown date. The main body of the object consists of a lozenge shaped copper plate that increases from 1.61mm thick at the bottom to 3.79mm thick near the top. From the top of the object there projects a neck with a rectangular cross-section. It bifrucates near the top, and there is a groove that runs along the top of the neck, tapering from top to bottom. The tops of the neck are rounded, and there is evidence of there having been a pierced aperture in both sides of the bifurcated top of the neck, though these are now either full of soil or rust…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-37AF3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.7 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 11.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.0 g (1.27 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has re…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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