Record ID: HESH-23AC05
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete fragment from a massive clay pipe of post medieval date. The fragment was passed to Dr David Higgins of the National Clay Pipe Archive. Dr Higgins produced the report below for inclusion within 2015: 'Report of the Portable Antiquities Scheme 2014', Post-Medieval Archaeology, 49/2, 338 and 341-2 (334-346). That report is reproduced in full below and replaces the earlier record of the find. Likewise - the line drawing attached to this record is his and used with his permission. Sincere thanks are extended to Dr Higgins for his help and expertise in recording this impor…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Danesford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2357C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1200-1450. The object is sub-circular in plan with a domed upper face and a flat rear face. Slightly off-centre is a vertical, sub circular perforation with an approximate diameter of 8.7mm. No discernible decoration is now present. The slightly uneven surface to the upper face suggests that the spindle whorl may originally have had a moulded decoration. The reverse of the spindle whorl is undecorated with a slight rim around the central perforation and the outer circumference of the spindle …
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-231B62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1500-1800. The weight is broadly conical in profile with a sub-circular base and sides which taper to a rounded point. The base of the weight shallows slightly towards the central vertical perforation. The perforation is sub circular which an approximate diameter of 4.1mm. The surface of the weight is uneven and abraded due to movement in the plough soil. The weight is light grey in colour. Maximum diameter at the base is 21.52mm. Length is 20.99mm. Weight: 44.76g. Lead weights can dat…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-22B062
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / knapped flint tanged arrowhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 2500BC to c. 1500 BC. The arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan with one surviving barb and a central tang. The second tang is missing due to modern damage. The arrowhead is broadly lentoid in cross section. The flint is an uneven grey / blue colour with flecks of light grey patina. The flint is a tertiary flake as all of the cortex has been removed. It has been knapped using a number of different techniques, with evidence of pressure flaking along all sides and multi-directional retouch on both ve…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-212B87
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form with a smooth surface and an even dark grey colour. All the shot have casting seams and a sprue survives on one of the shot. All the shot is perforated. 1) Diameter: 13.16mm. Weight: 9.64g 2) Diameter: 12.15mm. Weight: 10.83g 3) Diameter: 12.31mm. Weight: 10.68g
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-20E7F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hammered / struck copper alloy barbarous radiate of an unknown ruler dating to the period AD260-296 (uncertain Reece Period). Unknown reverse and mint. Diameter: 19.06mm. Thickness: 1.63mm. Weight: 1.61g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-208734
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot of probably Post Medieval or early Modern date (AD1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub-spherical in form with a smooth surface and is light grey / blue in colour. A casting seam and prominent casting sprue are present. The surface opposite the casting sprue is flattened from use (probably hitting something when fired). Diameter: 13.20mm. Weight: 12.90g
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1F0E88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A silver struck / hammered three-farthings of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Second Coinage (1561-1582) minted between 1566 and 1667. North No. 2002 Diameter: 13.86mm. Thickness: 0.96mm. Weight: 0.49g. Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E23E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A silver struck / hammered half groat of James I (1603-1625). Second Coinage (1604-1619) minted between 1607 and 1609. North No. 2105/1 Diameter: 16.5mm. Thickness: 0.59mm. Weight: 0.73g. Die axis: 4 o'clock
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.