Record ID: HESH-373E94
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy (possibly brass) “bee-hive” or “heavy duty” thimble of later medieval date (1400-1550). The thimble is complete but distorted in plan and profile by movement in the plough soil. A large tear on one side has removed some of the metal from the side and dome. Originally it is likely that the thimble was broadly D shaped in plan with gentle sloping sides and a shallow domed top. The top / dome is formed from relatively thick cast metal. Originally the base would have been either circular or slightly oval – it is now irregular in shape. There are no notches or f…
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'cressage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-368DE2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy strap suspension fitting of probable Roman (50-450 AD) or possible Early Medieval (1000 – 1200 AD) date. The fitting consists of a single plate; which is sub-rectangular in plan and slightly curved in profile. The upper part is pierced in two places and would have enabled the plate to be fixed to a leather strap or similar. The remains of two corroded iron rivets are present. The lower part of the plate is pierced with two circular holes (diameter 6.7mm); both of these are worn, one is broken, through use. The upper part of the fitting is decorated with …
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cressage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3551A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, Mint: London, Class 10 cf1 1301-1310 North: 1040
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cressage', grid reference and parish protected.