Record ID: WMID-028CF4
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy derivative three-link type bridle bit, probably dating to the Iron Age between 500 BC – AD 43 (length: 73mm; width at loop: 13.3mm; thickness at centre: 11.3mm; weight: unknown). The artefact consists of a slightly curved square-sectioned bar with a protruding collar in the centre, which has two incised lines to either side. At both ends, the looped terminals are broken, although one is more complete than the other. The fitting is worn but in fair condition with small areas of bronze disease at the collar. The artefact has been coated in a material.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-054B67
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy lozenge-shaped strip brooch with remains of gilding and iron corrosion on the back, dating to the late 8th/ early 9th century AD (length: 90.7mm; width: 66mm; thickness of plate: 1.6mm; weight: 30.23g). At the top of this flat plate brooch, there is a large slightly extending area of iron corrosion, where the iron spring was situated. The slightly uneven-sided lozenge plate has a plain border around the outside, with an outer ridge separating the border from the finely detailed chip-carved design. Separating the decoration into quarters, a flat cross…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-013810
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is a Post Medieval button, dating to the 17th century. Read, B (Metal Buttons 2005) illustrates similar buttons, Nos. 152 etc. which have similar dating. The button is made of cast copper alloy. In plan it is circular and the head is 5.12mm thick with rounded edges. The upper surface is decorated with a double-stranded cross design, each strand terminating with a scroll. The centre of the cross has an ornate four-petalled flower. Between each strand is a column of small annulets, terminating with two crescents facing each other. In the field of the cross are also…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-019CB1
Object type: COOKING VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a portion of a rim, possibly from a cooking pot. The rim, in profile is angular, forming an inverted ‘L’ shape. The sherd probably dates to the Medieval period. The fabric is hard, and the surface is a dark grey/black colour. This maybe due to smoke, rather than the colour of the fabric. There are frequent white flecked inclusions which may be shell, there are also occasional large dark grey/black inclusions. The core is a dark grey, with mid grey margins and red surfaces beneath the probable smoke discolouration. The sherd weighs 28.9g and is slightly …
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-01C011
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a portion of a rim, of an unknown type of vessel. The vessel is a utilitarian type of vessel rather than table ware. The rim, in profile is curvaeous, and is similar shape to a mushroom. It has a bulbous 'head' in prfoile with a narrowed body beneath. The sherd is either Roman or Medieval. The fabric is a reduced ware. hard, and the surface has a mottled grey/black colour. This maybe due to smoke, rather than the colour of the fabric. There are no obvious inclusions. The fabric is otherwise a mid grey colour. The sherd weighs 22.2g and is slightly abraded.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-01D631
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a portion of a rim, of an unknown type of vessel. The sherd is Roman, it is a Black Burnished Ware. This dates to the c. 120 - c. 350. The fabric is a dark grey colour throughout with small quartz inclusions. It is quite soft. The sherd weighs 6.8g and is slightly abraded.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-022646
Object type: COOKING VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a portion of a rim, possibly from a cooking pot. The rim, in profile is angular, forming a sub inverted ‘L’ shape. The sherd probably dates to the Medieval period. The fabric is hard, and the exteior surface is a mottled orange/beige colour while the interior is a mid grown/grey colour. The core is a mid grey colour. The fabric has frequent cream/white coloured inclusions, which don't appear to be shell, perhaps limestone. The sherd weighs 17.6g and is slightly abraded.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-04F7C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a fragment of the base and body of a vessel, possibly a jug. The exterior surface of the body, at the base is undulating, with a pinch mark. There is also a trace of a brown/green glaze on the base. The sherd probably dates to the Medieval period. The fabric is quite hard. The surfaces are an orange colour whereas the core is a mid grey colour. The sherd weighs 11.9g and is slightly abraded.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-0507B7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Seven body sherds from various vessels in grey fabrics. No diagnostic or datable features are present. The sherds date to either the Roman or Medeival period and perhaps the Medieval peroid is most likely. The sherds weigh 72g and are slightly abraded.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-057073
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The sherd is a fragment of a vessel rim. The wall of the vessel is quite straight. It is made from abraded Samian ware, which may date to the 1st to 2nd century. The fabric is fine, and a orange red colour, whereas the surfaces are a dark brown/red colour with a developed shine. There is no decoration. The sherd weighs 7.2g and is abraded.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-064825
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is possibly a harness fitting, or a strap guide. The heavy surface pitting and style perhaps suggests a late Iron Age or early Roman date. In plan the object is a sub-rectangle with expanded and rounded terminals and abraded edges. This terminals form a flange for the body of the object which is, in profile, a horizontal sub-crescentic shape. The apex of the object is the upper surface, the concave surface the underside. The apex of the object has a small central conical shaped cell. On the reverse one terminal appears to have the remains of an integral lug or stud. T…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 27th December 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-017CF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward IV (AD 1461 - 1483). Standard type F (1461 - 1464/5). North, Vol: II, p84, 1531.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pulborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-01C9C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver third issue halfgroat of Elizabeth I, AD 1558 - 1603.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Sussex', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-01F0E0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry VIII, AD 1509-1547.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-020F91
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle, with an ornate outer edge. The strap bar is narrowed and off-set. The outer edge of the buckle frame has a notch for the pin to sit in. It is complete, but the pin is missing. The metal is a dark brownish-green colour. These buckles date from circa AD 1250 - 1400. Parallels for this type of buckle can be seen in Whitehead, 2003, p23.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Saturday 18th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-0242D4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double loop oval sword belt hanger. The frame is complete and has angled outer edges. The suspension loop has been set at a 90° angle to the main body of the sword belt hanger. The metal has lost most of its original surface and the metal is a mid greyish-green colour and is pitted. This type of sword belt hanger dates from circa 1500 - 1650. Parallels for this type of buckle can be seen in Whitehead, 2003, p72.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-026213
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hooked tag. The object has been decoratively moulded in an openwork tree design within a sub circular rope work border. The reverse is undecorated. There is a knop projecting from the centre of the border at the top of the tree where the hook has broken off; the break is worn. The border extends below the tree to form an open rectangle (through which a ribbon could be passed). The metal is a mid-greenish brown colour. This object is post medieval in date.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Findon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-027500
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword belt strap fitting (hooked plate). The plate is ornately moulded with scrolled foliage decoration (now heavily worn). The hook is thickened with a spherical terminal. The reverse is undecorated. The metal is a dark reddish-brown colour. Sword belt fittings of this type date to the 16th –17th century.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walberton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-028168
Object type: ARMOUR AND WEAPONS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dagger chape. All that survives is the front plate from a two piece chape. The plate has been cast in one piece. The chape tapers from a concave open edge to a knopped terminal, with a central heart shaped aperture. The upper (open) edge is curved with a deep curve. The back plate is now missing. The metal is a dark jade-green colour and it is very smooth and shiny. It dates to the 14th – 16th century. Parallels for this object can be found in Biddle 1990, Volume II, page 1083 reference 4036; and Egan 2006, page 193 ref: 1080.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wisborough Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-02AB63
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper post-medieval finger ring.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lavant', grid reference and parish protected.