Record ID: PUBLIC-AC39EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfpenny of James I (1603-25) from the London Tower mint with a cinquefoil mint mark c.1613-15. Obverse: a rose. Reverse: a thistle, with a cinquefoil mintmark above. Diameter 9.8mm, weight 0.2g. (N.2107)
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AA1B3D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) struck at the mint of London - Class 4b 1283-7 North: 1024
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A9E836
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of King John (c. AD 1199-1216) struck at the mint of London by the moneyer Ilger - Class 5c c. AD 1207-1210 North: 971
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A9C312
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649) Initial Mark: two pellets. Most probably from either group B or C c. 1626-1632 The coin has been piereced from obverse to reverse using a square shaped punch North: 2263-2266
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A99DFA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bezel which has become detached from a finger ring / signet ring of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1400 - 1700). The bezel is broadly a circular disc which is abraded around the edges. The upper / front face is decorated with a deeply incised but relatively crudely applied design that would have acted as a matrix for impressing upon waxen seals. The design consists of an initial P or possibly a R; it is formed by a vertical deeply incised P with angular wedge like serifs beneath the top element of the letter is an incised six pointed star (formed from thr…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A97972
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper mount / scabbard / strap suspension plate / strap fitting from which hooked strap fittings would have hung. This form of plate is dated to the post-medieval period (1500-1700). The fragment comprises part of a rectangular strap plate and a single suspension loop. The plate is broadly rectangular in plan with a single pierced rivet hole. Around the rivet hole is an area of iron corrosion suggesting it was held in place with iron rivets. The plate is decorated with an incised geometric interlace - possibly being a debased stylised flower / vegetal scroll. T…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A8C50E
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but broken post-Medieval copper-alloy dress-hook (c. 1500-c. 1650). Read Class E, Type 7 (heart shaped). A break has occurred at the junction between the plate and hook. The object is moulded at the front, flat and plain at the rear. It has a sub-rectangular/trapezoidal attachment loop, 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat at the rear. The width of the attachment loop is 11.8mm. The plate/body is heart-shaped and at the front an open heart in low relief has a central trefoil pointing inwards at its top. A small pellet above the centre of the heart projects slightly into …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A8B21F
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete broken cast copper alloy strap clasp or buckle frame with anthropomorphic decoration, in the form of a King's head of Medieval date (1250-1400). The fragment consists of just the upper part of the clasp frame. This is sub-rectangular in plan and 'U' shaped in cross-section with upturned sides. Descending from the plate are two long edges of the frame, both of which are broken. The U-shaped face is cast and stands proud of the edge with cast nose a shield shaped face and hair in ringlets either side of the head - the crown above is stylised comprising a broad central lis …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Saturday 31st August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A8A087
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy forked spacer for a composite strap-end (c. 1350-c. 1400). It has a plain acorn knop terminal with a collar dividing the stylised acorn shaped element from the two prongs. The incomplete prongs are flat and rectangular in cross-section and have a thickness of 1.7mm. This object is drab green and corroded. The breaks are old. Height: 19.7mm; width: 17.2mm; thickness at terminal: 4.6mm. Weight: 2.52g. A very similar spacer has been found in London and dated c.1350-c. 1400 (Egan and Pritchard 1991:144, fig. 94, ref: 680). Egan, G. and Pr…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A8866C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with the central boss being cast as the centre of the flower from which a series of D shaped petals radiate to form a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The areas between the bosses is recessed. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both broken. The fitting is a mid green brown colour with an…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A874B5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is an octofoil shape in plan with four wide lobes interspaced by four small knops. The front face is flat and it is rectangular in section. The edges of the fitting are bevelled. The front face is undecorated but may have originally had a gilded applied surface. The reverse face is also flat and has two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. A small section of mid grey black c…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A85FDE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy single-loop buckle (c. 1200-c. 1400). Meols type 2. The frame is 'D'-shaped, convex at the front, flat at the rear and bevelled internally and externally at the front. The narrowed off-set bar is sub-square in cross-section with rounded corners. A similar buckle from London has been published (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 68, fig. 42, ref: 271). This buckle frame is drab green with traces of a white metal coating. Length: 14.8mm; width: 17.0mm; thickness: 2.4mm. Weight: 1.19g. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval f…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A84E71
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed in profile. The front face is convex whilst the reverse is concave. The edges of the fitting are bevelled. The front face has been decorated with three concentric cast circles which are evenly spaced around a central circular boss. Small traces of an applied tinned finish are present on the front face of the fitting. The reverse face of the fitting is concave with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) positioned on either edge of the fitting. These hooks w…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A83F57
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is irregular in plan being broken along one edge. Originally it may have depicted a fleur-de-lis style design whist now in its new state it is more like a bird - possibly a peacock. The central element is a pointed oval divided in two by a vertical line with a series of paired diagonal lines emanating from it filling the ground of the oval. Springing from either side are two drooping leaves / petals one of which is lost. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with a single com…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A83DC4
Object type: RIVET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval rolled copper alloy rivets. Each consisting of a kite-shaped piece of sheet metal which has been rolled into a tapering cone and the triangular 'flap' at th top ben over to create the 'head' which has been flattened. One is complete wih damage below the head, the other broken below the head. The complete example has not been flattened at the tip. The complete example measures 51.4mm in length and 11.4mm in maximum width (at the head). The shaft of the rivet narrows from 9.2x7.8mm to 2.9mm; the sheet metal is 1.8mm thick and the object weighs 5.41g. The other is…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-A82668
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. 1600-c. 1700). The mount is drop-shaped, convex at the front and partially concave at the rear. One end is rounded and the sides taper in to a narrow point and then flare to form an elongated pointed knop. At the rear are two integral tapering spikes, both of which are circular in cross-section. One spike is complete and only the stub of the other survives. This mount is reddish brown with bright green corrosion products. Length: 33.0mm; width: 11.9mm; thickness: 2.5mm; thickness including spike: 5.6mm. Weight: 3.23g. A si…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A7D0D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with four wedge shaped petals whose external side create a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both preserved and turned back upon themselves. These hooks would have passed through the leather strap and hold the fitting in place. The fitting is a mid purpl…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A7BECD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with the central boss being cast as the centre of the flower from which a series of D shaped petals radiate to form a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The areas between the bosses is recessed. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both broken. These hooks pass through the preserved remains …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A797F6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin would have fitted. The pin is missing and lost. At either end of the buckle frame are wedge shaped (triangular) cast projections. Whist the upper surface is decorated with gilded drilled annulets and incised lines. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated. The buckle is a brownish green colour with a slightly abraded patina that covers all surfaces. TMovement …
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A78D09
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy token farthing issued by James Smith of Castlehold, Newport, Isle of Wight, c. 1664. Williamson 1889: Hampshire (261, ref: 50). Obverse: (star) IEAMES S[MITH IN]; A three turreted castle Reverse: CASTLE HOLD NEWPORT; I E//S in field (S above I E) Diameter: 15.1mm. Weight: 0.70g. DA=12:6. Williamson, G.C., 1967 Trade Tokens Issued in the Seventeenth Century London: Seaby Ltd.
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.