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-36EB44
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded and corroded cast copper alloy stirrup-strap mount of later early medieval date (1000 - 1100 AD). The stirrup strap mount is irregular in shape; being pentagonal in plan with a slight convex (domed) front and a concave rear face. The edges of the mount are slightly bevelled. In profile the mount is sub-rectangular (D Shaped) and curved due to design and movement in the ploughsoil. In cross section the mount is arched (C shaped). At the apex of the mount is positioned a central broken cast hole which shows evidence of wear. It has a diameter of 4.0mm. On the rev…
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

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.

Record ID: HESH-34FA46
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I, Irish Issue, Waterford Mint. Second Coinage 1279-1302 Group Ib 1279-1284 Seaby 6254
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ercall Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-33B622
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomnplete fragment of a medieval penny, probably Edward III, pre-treaty period 1351-1361, Series A-D 1351-1353. Mint possibly London
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ercall Magna', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-335E42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver farthing of Edward III, Mint: London, Star Marked coinage 1335-1343 Withers Type 1a, North 1101
Created on: Wednesday 31st March 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ercall Magna', grid reference and parish protected.