Record ID: WREX-EF7644
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead alloy weight or possible gaming piece of probable post-medieval date (c. 1600-1800AD). The object is crudely decorated on one side with what appears to be a figure 8 covered with apparent random stab or peck marks.  The reverse of the object is plain.  There is some post-depositional damage on part of the upper edge of the object, which has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 26.6mm; thickness: 6.5mm; weight: 27.59g
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1A0EE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307), Class 10cf3 dating to 1307-1309. Mint of London. North Vol.II (1991, 32) no. 1042. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards. Legend: +EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB:  Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-18E97A
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axehead, dating to c.900-700 BC. The fragment consists of the axehead's cutting edge only, the rest of the object is missing. The cutting edge is worn and an abraded break reveals a shallow portion of the socket that is c.6mm deep. The axehead fragment is sub-trapezoidal in plan. The broken edge of the axehead runs transversely across its body giving an irregular, but mostly flat, edge. In cross section the body is sub-rectangular, as revealed by the break, while the blade is vesica (a pointed oval) shaped. …
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: WREX-64411F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver uninscribed Iron Age stater of the South Western Region / Durotriges, dating to the period c.60-20 BC, Cranborne Chase type. Obverse: worn but traces of wreath, cloak, and crescent motifs. Reverse: Disjointed horse left, rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical legs, pellet below, with ten pellets above. Zig zag pattern with pellets in the exergue. Similar to ABC 2157. Measurements: Diameter: 19.8mm; thickness: 2.4mm; weight: 4.17g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7FC9D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth 2011, 4l, Oddments No. 2059, Plate 48) dating c120-240AD. In plan the brooch is almost T shape.  The wings are circular in section with a slight raised stop-ridge at either end.  The upper part of the bow is decorated with a two semi-circles cells (to create a circular motif) filled with white enamel.  The rest of the bow is pitted but appears to have traces of moulded decoration.  The pin is incomplete and the catchplate and foot are missing. There is a lot of iron corrosion ad…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-432749
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver voided long cross, cut half penny of Henry III, class 3b dating to 1249 AD. Uncertain mint. Obverse has crowned bust facing, without a sceptre. The legend reads […] REX Reverse has voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads ROG/[…] Measurements: Length:17.9mm; width 9.4mm; weight: 0.8g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-3AB07A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Greek copper alloy coin minted by the Kings of Numidia MICISPA (c. 148 -118BC) bronze Head facing left / prancing horse facing left Diameter – 25.1mm - 26.2; thickness – 3.9mm; weight – 13.65g
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-3BEC36
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy conical steelyard weight of probable medieval to Post-Medieval, c.AD 1100 - 1700. The weight has a flat circular base and rounded top with a central circular perforation running part way through it. The surface of the weight is undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey/brown patina and is worn. The weight is 43.8mm tall, 37.8mm in diameter at the base and weighs 332g. This weight is probably a steelyard weight indicated by the central hole which may have held iron suspension loop for attachment to the steelyard arm. It may have doubled as a standing weight. Steely…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: WREX-FC03D3
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two joining fragments of an incomplete middle bronze age spearhead dating c. 1500-1000 BC.  The spearhead  is sub-triangular in shape and tapers to a pointed tip; the base is broken.  There is a strong and solid lozenge shaped midrib, suggesting it came from either a a side looped or basal looped form. There is some chipping of the tip and edges, but the majority of the object’s surface is smooth with a dark brown patina. Measurements: Length: 59.6mm; width: 15.3mm; thickness: 8.5mm; weight: 15.85g.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maelor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-232CA2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gilt copper-alloy openwork harness pendant frame for two-piece harness pendant (c. 1200-1400AD). The pendant comprises a quatrefoil outer frame formed by four arches with a knop between each arch. The top arch of the frame has an elongated rectangular neck, with the suspension spindle from which the central decorative pendant hangs. The top of this neck has an integrally suspension loop set at right angles to the plane of the frame, with a circular pierced hole. The suspended central element appears to be the form of a bird and has a projecting circular rivet at the cen…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-22B0B1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval copper alloy ewer spout, probably of 15th century date (c. 1400-1500AD). The zoomorphic spout is in the form of a dog's head with the spout protruding from the open mouth. The dog is portrayed with upright ears, protruding above the brow and are concave across their widths. The eyes are formed with incised lines. The neck, which is curved, would have been attached to a vessel. The spout has a dark green to brown coloured patina. There are a number of parallels recorded on the database; WMID-4188A6, GLO-F75E24 and NMGW-5A5215. A similar spout is illustrated in the Fin…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CE1725
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of uncertain issuer, probably anomynous dating to c.AD 1500-1570. Rose/orb type with an obverse of a haloed and winged St. Mark clutching a book of gospels, with a crown initial mark.  As Mitchiner (1988) number 1097-1101.
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-999C88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is square in plan and rectangular in section and has a overall trapezoidal shape. One face is decorated with an incised cross pattee that is contained within a circular beaded border. The other faces are worn and appear undecorated. Dimensions: Length 19.1mm; width 19.1mm; thickness 12.4mm; weight 32.1g Only one other similar weight has been identified and is recorded under WREX-0EF678 which comments that: The design is reminiscent of the cross on a Portuguese moidore weight from…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WREX-899AB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copy, in a white metal, of a complete Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII Grypus, Seleucid Kingdom, c 121-96BC, of uncertain date. On the obverse, the diademed head of Antiochus VIII, right. On the reverse the standing figure of Zeus Ouranios, naked left, holding a star and sceptre, with a crescent above the head.  The legend reads BASILAEZS ANTIOXOY EPIFANOYS to the right and left of Zeus.  IE over A in the left field. Measurements: Diameter: 27.2mm; thickness: 3.6mm; weight: 13.42g.  Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: WREX-6A0CD9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The pin has a rounded, globular head (8.3mm diameter) which tapers to a constriction before opening into a collage (8.6mm diameter).  The shaft of the pin is square in cross section and tapers to a break. The pin is undecorated and has a smooth dark brown/green patina. Measurements: Length: 69.3mm; width:  5.4mm tapering to 3.8mm; thickness:4.1mm tapering to 2.9mm; weight: 10.0g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E3B2C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type Roman brooch dating c 75-175AD. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers down towards the foot, forming the bow of the object.  The wings on either side of the head are cylindrical in section.  The iron axis bar is present but the spring and pin are missing, as is the foot and most of the catchplate.  The bow is D shape in section and appears to be plain and undecorated.  The brooch has a mid green patina and a pitted surface (See Mackreth (2011) Plate 46 Chapter 3, Part 2 CD PH no. 1893…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cefn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E2B088
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy swivel strap fitting dating from c1100-1500AD.  Only half the swivel survives. It comprises a D-shaped loop and although worn, appears to have zoomorphic terminals where it meets the ring.  There are traces of a corroded iron pin surviving in the circular opening. Object has a dark green patina. Helen Geake (2001) notes that swivels were multi-use items: the main suggestions made have been as links on dog leashes, harness fittings, with smaller examples from hawk’s leashes. Measurements: Diameter 27.0; Internal diame…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangollen Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E2457A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy object, most likely at medieval D shaped buckle frame dating c1450-1550AD.  The fragment is sub-triangular in section and curved in plan.  On the outer edge of the loop there is an engraved or incised zig-zag line.  On the inside edge of the loop a series of vertical parallel groves. There is a small worn indentation on the inside edge which could have been caused by the tip of the pin.  The fragment has a powdery green patina. Measurements: Length 32.4mm; width 8.0mm; thickness 5.2mm; weight 7g.
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangollen Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D6D767
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Jew's harp (or Jaws harp) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). The object comprises a sub circular head with two tapering prongs; both tongs are complete and have a lozenge-shaped cross section.  A rabbat (notch) on one side at the apex of the head would have accommodated the iron tongue, which is now missing. The object has a light brown patina. Dimensions: Length 55.7mm; width 22.4mm; thickness 4mm; weight 8.84g These are small musical instruments that are played by holding the frame in the mouth against the lips or t…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D5917B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy Roman coin, probably a sestertius of an uncertain emperor dating to c.AD 43-260.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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