Record ID: WMID-E0B58C
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of tweezers of the Roman to Medieval Period (AD 43 - AD 1500). About 50% of the tweezers remain, consisting of one arm only. Object is rectangular in plan and in section. The object is flat and has been deliberately folded in the centre. One of the terminals is wider than the other and has a chevron shaped end, the other terminal is narrower slightly and has angled sides with a flat head, this is where it would have attached to the loop originally. The object measures 33.8 mm in length, the folded point is 5.34 mm wide, (the wider terminal is 6.04 mm wide, the…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-DE27ED
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular strap fitting or buckle frame of uncertain date - possibly Roman (AD50-400) possibly Medieval (AD 1350-1600). The frame is incomplete being broken across one edge; it is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section and comprises two rectangular loops - one positioned at either end of the piece. Between these loops is a square shaped panel which is decorated with pierced / cast decoration. The openwork design consists of a central lozenge (diamond shape) around which are placed four circular holes. From the mid point of the sides of the cen…
Created on: Thursday 20th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 5th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.