Record ID: WAW-69BC5A
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly a gaming piece of Early Medieval date (c. AD 800-1000). The object is conical and faceted with a circular base. The base is circular with a diameter of 17.21mm, tapering to a point c. 8.00mm above which it changes to being more akin to a four-sided pyramid that tapers to a rounded point at the top. The object has a cream patina. There are many similar objects on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database that have been recorded as Anglo-Scandinavian gaming pieces. These include LIN-D6A439, PUBLIC-C5CC30, and SWYOR-5A0F15. Dimensions. Height:…
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6985D3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of unknown date, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The weight is cylindrical with a central, sub-rectangular perforation (10.98mm long and 8.72mm wide at one end; 11.27mm long and 11.08mm wide at the other). The object tapers at the ends and has assorted nicks and lacerations over the surface. The object has a largely beige patina. Dimensions. Length: 64.32mm. Diameter: 33.35mm. Weight: 387g.
Created on: Saturday 4th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-54D43A
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object, possibly a pencil of Medieval to Post Medieval date (c. AD 1200-1800). The object is cylindrical, with a circular cross section and tapers to a point at one end. The object tapers from a diameter of 6.62mm at the one end to 5.92mm just before the tapered point. There is a pentagonal indentation on the face on the one end of the object and a sub-rectangular indentation on the tapered point. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 31.44mm. Diameter: 6.62mm. Weight: 9.94g.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
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Record ID: WAW-50FB70
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, lead Medieval Papal bulla issued under Pope Honorius III (AD 1216-1227). On the obverse is an inscription reading "HONO/RIVS/•P•P•III•" with an omega above the "P•P", all within a pelleted circular border. The "P•P" either stands for Papa Patria (Priest of Rome) or Pastor Pastorum (shepherd of shepherds). The reverse depicts the portraits of St Peter and St Paul below an inscription reading "SPA SPE", all within a beaded border. St Paul is seen on the left, looking right wit…
Created on: Sunday 22nd October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-9963AE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, probably a weight or gaming piece, of uncertain date, likely Roman to Post Medieval (c. AD 43-1800). The object is cuboid in shape; sub-rectangular in profile and plan; and has a sub-square cross section. The object bows in the centre, and there are sub-rectangular grooves on the four long sides of the object. The object has a largely cream patina. There are potentially similar objects recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, including SWYOR-8DD0AA and WMID-5D10E0. However, these have integral attachment loops that this object does…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-98F587
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy weight, likely a spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (c. AD 43-1650). The object is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section with a central aperture with a diameter of 7.33mm. The object has a pale cream patina. The top of the object is more rounded whilst the reverse is largely flat, with a notable transverse indentation at 3 o'clock. "The weight of the spindle whorl is suggestive of a thinner wool thread being spun, as there is a direct relationship between the weight of the whorl and the thickness of the resul…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-7808DE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead object of uncertain date, possibly a weight dating c. AD 43-1800 or a Roman lead slingshot dating c. AD 43-200. The object is sub-oval with a smoother, rounded bottom and a flatter top. The object has a largely light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 34.24mm. Width: 24.14mm. Thickness: 15.83mm. Weight: 72.45g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-77F6DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead object of uncertain date, possibly a weight dating c. AD 43-1800. The object is sub-oval in shape and has a pierced perforation in one corner, with a diameter of 1.87mm on the front and 1.22mm on the reverse. The object has a largely light cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 34.67mm. Width: 21.51mm. Thickness: 14.79mm. Weight: 68.88g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Sunday 27th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-77E0B1
Object type: SLING SHOT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, possibly an early Roman slingshot dating c. AD 43-200. The object is sub-oval in plan and is biconical with a light cream patina. The object is somewhat similar to other objects recorded as Roman slingshot, including PUBLIC-66339B and PUBLIC-6600C1. Dimensions. Length: 32.51mm. Width: 22.52mm. Thickness: 16.22mm. Weight: 52.74g.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-5FA4CD
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, worn, lead alloy flax seal of Post Medieval date (AD 1792). The seal is circular in plan with worn edges. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by two holes running parallel across its diameter through which wire or textile ligatures would have fitted in order to secure a bag. The object bends downwards on the dges around the perforated holes at around half past 4 and half past 10 on the obverse. The obverse reads. First Line: * Л[Д] = LD = Name of flax inspector in Cyrilic letters. Second line: [H.] КАРАЛЕВ = Name of quality c…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-66AF98
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three complete lead tokens. Token One has a six-petal design on the obverse with a central pellet, and there are two additional pellets, each in one of the spaces between the petals. There is a curved line connecting the tips of each petal (Powell Type 1) and an upper case 'T' on the reverse. Diameter 18.24mm, thickness 2.12mm, weight 2.86 grams. Token Two has a six-petal design on the obverse with a central pellet (Powell Type 1) and no decoration on the reverse. Diameter 18.26mm, thickness 2.45mm, weight 4.18 grams. Token Three has a six-petal…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WAW-474431
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead alloy object, likely a weight, of uncertain date. Likely Medieval to Post Medieval and dating c.AD 1100-1750. The weight is lozenge shaped in plan and conical in profile. The surface has irregular indentations and pitting, and there is evidence of a breakage in antiquity at the top of the weight. The reverse has a sub-square indentation (2.42mm long, 2.25mm wide) around the centre and a bulbous, sub-square bulge at the front. Dimensions. Length: 11.51mm. Width: 10.93mm. Height: 12.17mm. Weight: 4.48g.
Created on: Monday 29th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F761FA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date, likely ranging from Medieval to Post Medieval (c. AD 1100-1750). The weight is sub-circular shaped in plan and conical in profile with a central perforation running through it (3.56mm long and 2.83mm wide at the top; 5.32mm long and 4.52mm wide at the bottom). The weight has a largely flat base. The object has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Height: 9.43mm. Diameter: 30.58mm. Weight: 44.20g.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F744CE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date, likely ranging from Medieval to Post Medieval (c. AD 1100-1750). The weight is lozenge shaped in plan and conical in profile with a central circular perforation running through it (2.68mm diameter at the top and 3.44mm diameter at the bottom). The weight has a largely flat base, except for a oblique groove from around 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock on the bottom. The object has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions. Length: 18.64mm. Width: 16.33mm. Height: 11.48mm. Weight: 14.28g.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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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-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-FA53FB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single lead shot / pistol ball dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600 - 1800). The shot is spherical, with the exception of one slightly flattened face. It has a dark grey patina.  The surface is predominantly smooth but there are some areas of light corrosion. Measurements are diameter 14.8mm and weight 16.85g The weight of the shot is consistent with the less standardised 17th century weapons and is likely for use in a pistol which averaged at 16-19g per bullet. (Courtney (1988) and Foard (2008)
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-0E2144
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead token dating to c. AD 1500-1850.  The object is a circular, bi-faced disk. The obverse has a moulded rib running across the diameter from 12 o'clock to 6 'o'clock. The rib terminates in beads at the perimeter, and in the centre of the token there is a bead positioned on the rib. Flanking the central bead on the rib are a further two beads at towards 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Just above and below the central bead a further four ribs in total run outwards to the perimeter, all ending with beads at the perimeter. The r…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
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