Record ID: WREX-FAEF6B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Dragonesque type, dating from AD 75 - 175. The brooch is S-shaped in plan with an expanded central body and a zoomorphic head at each end. Both of the heads remain, each with a ring and pellet eye, oval ears and a curved snout.One eye has traces of blue enamel, the other has traces of red. The body is decorated a central band with a band of diamond shaped that contain traces of red and blue enamel.Either side of this band is a curvilinear decoration that also contains traces of red and blue enamel. The reverse of the body is slightly co…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA8C16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver threepence or sixpence of Elizabeth I of the third and fourth issue dating to 1572, initial mark will be an ermine.Obverse is very worn but would have had the bust of the queen facing left. The reverse has a square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend.The date 1572 appears above the shield.The legend would have read [POSVI/DEV AD/ IVTORE MEV]. Diameter: 20.3mm; weight: 2g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddulas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA8A3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a silver penny of Elizabeth I there is a cross on the obverse and it may be the initial mark cross-crosslet indicating that this coin belongs to the second issue and Thomas Stanley's mint in the Tower. The reverse has a squared sheild with the legend [CIVI/TAS/L]ON/DO[N]. Length: 14.2mm; width: 7.8mm; weight: 0.3G
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddulas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA8760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Elizabeth I of the second issue with the initial mark a marlet indicated it was struck at Thomas Fleetwood's mint in the tower (known as the upper houses mint) which was opened to assist with the recoinage, date is late 1560-61.Obverse has the bust of the queen facing left and the legend E D [G ROSA] SINE SPINA.The reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend CIVI/]TAS/LON/[DON]. Diameter: 13.9mm; weight: 0.4g Die axis: 9
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddulas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA848E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I/II class 10cf3b1 minted at Canterbury and dating to 1307-09.Obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend +EDWARANGLDNS[hY]B.The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend CIVI/T[A]S/CAN/[T]OR. Diameter: 16.9mm; weight: 1.3g Die axis: 10
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddulas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA822A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I class 4a4 minted at Canterbury, dating 1282-1283.The obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend [+]EDWR'ANGL'DNShYB.The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR]. A wedge tailed R and un-barred A appear on both sides. Diameter: 17.7mm; weight: 1.1g Die axis: 7
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddulas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA8045
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of Henry III class 5b2 minted at Canterbury and dating to c.1253. Obverse has head of the king facing and the legend hENRICVS[REX/III](N and R ligatured). The reverse has a voided long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend [...]/ONC/ANT (A and N ligatured). Diameter: 17.7mm; weight: 0.8g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanddulas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA7C5C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A counter-marked copper alloy token issued by the Anglesey Mines (Parys Mining Company) in Anglesey. Obverse has a Hooded druid's head, surrounded by an oak wreath, facing left.The reverse has the remnants of the cypher of the Parys Mining Company. The outer edge is inscribed with the words: PAY ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY. On the obverse the token has been counter-marked (or counter struck) with a series of dots arranged in a cross.Around the edge are the numbers 1 to 10. Diameter: 33.7mm; thickness: 3.7mm; weight: 25.8g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhuddlan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA06C9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy circular harness pendent dating c. 1150-1250 AD. The pendant is very worn and thin, and appears to be undecorated.From the upper edge of the object an integral suspension loop projects at 90 degrees to the plate. The object has an abraded red/brown patina and may originally have been tinned or silvered. Length: 41.4mm; width: 33mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 5.8g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Asaph', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-FA01F8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible gaming piece or unfinished slate spindle whorl, of unknown date.The object is circular in plan with a small indentation at the centre on one side that appears to be the start of a drilled hole.The edges have clearly been carefully rubbed smooth. Diameter: 38.1mm; thickness: 5.7mm; weight: 15.3g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9FCE4
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy saddle pommel of late medieval or early post-medieval (1400-1600AD), only the hollow cup (or slipper) of which survives.The object sub-circular at the mouth and tapers to form a wedge shaped profile.There are vertical lines on both the front and back of the object.It is possible the object may originally have been tinned (or silvered).The front of the object is damaged.The curving backplate is missing, but there are traces of a central rivet hole that would have been used to fasten the object to the saddle. For similar examples on the database see LANCUM-…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Asaph', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9F21C
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Post Medieval pipe stopper (tamper) in the form of a figurine of Mercury, of probable 18th or 19th century date (c. 1700-1899). The anthropomorphic figurine is naked but has no genitals depicted. The figure's left arm and right foot are missing. The god wears a helmet from which spring large wings, moulded with longitudinal grooves and transverse dashes to represent feathers on both faces. The face is turned slightly to the figure's right. The right arm is raised above the figure's head and a bulge at the end suggests it is holding something, though the terminal ap…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trefnant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9D323
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that appears to be undecorated The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.5mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 16.2mm; weight: 22.2g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Talhaiarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9CE80
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that appears to be undecorated The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.7mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 21.7mm; thickness: 9.46mm; weight: 14.8g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Talhaiarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9C9B3
Object type: FIREARM
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Published
Complete post-medieval copper alloy ram-rod terminal from a musket or other firearm, dating c.1650-1850AD.The object is circular in cross section for approximately half of its length and is formed from a hollow cylinder.At one end of this cylinder there is a flaring projection, that tappers to a point.The other end of the cylinder is straight. There is an integral attachment loop on with a small circular hole on the underside of the object.The object is undecorated save for two very simple raised bands - one at either end of the cylindrical section.The object has a dark green patina.F…
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9B76D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver half groat of Elizabeth I of the sixth issue with the initial mark an escallop, date is 1584-6. Obverse has the bust of the queen facing left and the legend [E D G R]OSA SINE SPINA.On the reverse is a squared shield on long cross fourchée.There is a die sinkers error on the rev as the legend reads back to front with reversed letters so starting in the fourth quarter CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Diameter: 16.3mm; weight: 1g Die axis 5
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Talhaiarn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9A867
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seventeenth century copper alloy trade token most likely dating to mid century (c. 1650-1670). Obverse has an unidentified coat of arms. Reverse has the lettering HIS HALF PENY in the centre.The legend around the edge of the token is illegible. Diameter: 16.92mm; weight: 1g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerwys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9A456
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy Roman Brooch possibly dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD.The fragment appears to be a hinged brooch type with the remains of a fixed headloop.The axial pin, which appears to be of iron, is still in situ.The upper part of the bow is hollow on the reverse.The front of the bow has unusual moulded decoration in the form of 6 raised pellets. The lower part of the bow, the pin and catchplate are all missing.The surface of the object is worn and pitted and it has a dark brown patina. Length: 24.61mm; width: 14.91mm; thickness: 5.19mm; weight: 5.6g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F9A117
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy apothecary weight.The object is broadly square in shape but the corners have been smoothed off.On one side there are 4 rings, or annulets, arranged in a square with a counter stamped crown mark beneath.The reverse is blank. See LON-D488F9 on the database for a similar example. Length: 17.36mm; width: 14.51mm; thickness: 3.09mm; weight: 5.6g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerwys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F99D02
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three joining fragments of a blue glass bead of possible Iron Age or Roman date.The bead is made of an opaque pale blue glass.The central perforation has a diameter of 5.24mm.The bead has broken in to three pieces which join, but is incomplete. Diameter: 14.61mm; height: 15.11mm; weight: 3.8g
Created on: Monday 19th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caerwys', grid reference and parish protected.