Record ID: HESH-18971A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy toy, probably a musket or similar firearm of probable post medieval date (1600-1700). The firearm is incomplete and is irregular in plan and profile. It consists of an irregular oval shaped faceted barrel which extends into an ornately shaped irregular broken stock. The stock is broadly rectangular in plan and in cross section; it tapers from the junction with the barrel and is broken across the narrowest point - originally it would have flared to form a triangular shaped lower stock. A cast trigger loop is positioned directly beneath the barrel and adj…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-189308
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken incomplete cast copper alloy guard from a small-sword or dress sword of late post medieval date (1650 - 1800). Approximately half the guard survives; it is an irregular oval shape in plan being concave / dished in profile and distorted from original shape. On the internal edge are the remains of a rectangular slot through which the tang of the blade passed. It is across this slot that the hilt guard is broken. The size of the tang cannot be assessed due to the damage. The upper and lower faces of the plate are decorated with a similar design comprising a seated figure in clas…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1884BE
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and abraded buckle plate formed from a sheet of gilded copper alloy of probable medieval date (AD 1150-1400). The sheet is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and would have been folded around the offset bar of a single looped buckle frame. A small fragment of this frame survives with ornament bulbous knops on the corners of the frame. A single notch has been cut from the plate at the mid point - through here a rectangular buckle pin would have fitted. Both the upper and lower parts survive along with the remains of a leather strap held between them. The opposite end termina…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eardington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-187A6D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'signet' finger ring with engraved seal matrix bezel of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600 - 1800 AD). The hoop of the finger ring was oval (an irregular D shape) in plan and D shaped in cross section; it is now incomplete having been broken across the rear of the hoop and the shape is now heavily distorted. The hoop flares (expands) at the shoulders of the ring to form the bezel. The bezel is rectangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The external face of the oval bezel has a well formed and executed incised / engraved des…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-07DB3E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands) brooch, Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD80-120). The wings are semi-cylindrical and the perforated wing / end caps are lost. The pin, axis bar, spring are also lost. A large depression is present on the reverse of the brooch; this is filled with a black coloured deposit. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The upper edge of the head has a flat triangular wedge shaped boss - which is probably all that remains of a rearward pr…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: HESH-3D430B
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy (seal top) spoon fragment dating to circa (AD 1550-1650). Only the knop and a small part of the stem survives. The bowl and the majority of the stem are missing. The fragment consists of a flat terminal that is sub-oval in plan. Below the terminal is a moulded collar decorated with a series of vertical linear indentations (fluted ball). Below this is a further smaller moulded collar that then leads to the broken stem. The stem is narrowed and is flat on one edge and convex on the other. The spoon terminal has a dark brown coloured patina. This exa…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: HESH-3B86F1
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast copper alloy spoon bowl dating to circa (AD 1560-1700). The spoon bowl is sub oval in plan. The spoon bowl is concave in plan. The copper alloy has a tear on one of the edges. There is a maker's mark on the upper edge of the bowl, which is possibly crossed-keys or a crossed key and sword. The spoon bowl has a dark green to dark brown coloured patina with small areas of corrosion. There is damage to the edges of the bowl and there is a sub-circular depression on the surface of the reverse face. There is a similar spoon bowl recorded on the database (WAW-C4720E) …
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-39E32F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (late-15th century) copper alloy Tournai jetton dating to the period c. 1497-1521. The token dates from the reign of Louis XII (14978-1515) or Frances I (1515-1547). It is probably earlier in that date range 1497-1521 based on the form of the letters. Letter 'V' type inscribed SIT IIO IIIEII BOIII I II I (SIT NOMEN BOMINI) on the obverse and reverse (variant of no.732 as illustrated in Mitchiner (1998). Obverse: Two trefoils either side of the 'V' rather than a tressure of arches. Reverse: Cross patty with flower within each angle. Mint of Tournai. Cf Mitchener (1998:p.240)…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-39278A
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 weight leans slightly to one side. The base of the weight has a rim around the circumference of the base. The base of the weight is flat. It is possible the weight has a central perforation however this has now filled with soil. The surface of the weight is uneven and abraded due to movement in the plough soil. The weight is cream to brown in colour. Lead weights can date from t…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
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Record ID: HESH-28B743
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle of late post-medieval to early modern (early Georgian) date (1690-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular in plan with two centrally positioned drilled holes that accommodate a central iron axis bar, which holds the copper alloy pin and stud chape. The pin is pointed and does not reach the inner edge of the frame. The internal edge of the frame have been bevelled. The four corners are pointed. The frame has a scalloped outer edge with a scrolled edge either side of the axis bar and an oval knop either side of the spindle holes. The frame is bowed i…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-285566
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy single loop D-shaped buckle, probably dating from(AD 1250-1500). The pin is missing. The buckle consists of a D-shaped loop with a narrowed strap bar. The buckle is undecorated on both faces. The upper face shows traces of gilding. The buckle has a dark brown coloured patina. Whitehead (2003: pp. 48-49) illustrates similar D-shaped buckles and suggests they date to circa (AD 1250-1500). The buckle measures 18.75mm long, 14.14mm wide, 1.5mm thick and weighs 0.98 grams. Whitehead, R. (2003)Buckles 1250-1800. Chelmsford, Greenlight Pub…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-27EFBB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cast copper alloy double-looped sub-annular buckle, probably dating from (AD 1650- c. 1720). The pin is missing. The buckle consists of two D-shaped loops divided by a narrow central strap bar. The internal edges have been bevelled. The decoration on the outer frame consists of twelve moulded rectangular raised pellets. The reverse is undecorated and flat. The buckle has a dark brown to black coloured patina. There is damage to the outer edge of the buckle and part of the moulded decoration has been worn in places. Whitehead (2003: pp. 48-49) illustrates su…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Morville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-27ACCB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-conical. Both faces have a raised outer rim. The central perforation measures 9mm and is centrally located. The decoration on one of the faces comprises of eight circular raised pellets that are placed circumferentially. The decoration on the opposing face may also have contained a series of pellets however these have now been worn. The surface of the spindle whorl is a cream to light brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a …
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-24C616
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval or Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, dating to circa (AD 1400-1800). The buckle consists of a double looped trapezoidal buckle with a narrowed strap bar. On two outer edges the buckle is flanked by an openwork design. At one end the openwork design consists of two circular slots with a trapezoidal slot in between. This part of the buckle and openwork edge is relatively flat. The opposing end consists of the same design with the two circular slots and a trapezoidal slot in the middle with an addition of an oval double loop at each outer end. The pin is missing. …
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th January 2019
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Record ID: HESH-422919
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Silver Penny of Edward I of England (AD 1272-1307) dating to (AD1282-1289). Long Cross Class 4d (pellet at start of legend, visible on reverse, worn on obverse). Mint of London. North (1991) vol 2. (No 1026).
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-4217CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval Silver Halfgroat of Henry VII of England and Archbishop Morton jointly (AD 1485-1509) dating to (AD 1490-1500). Mint of Canterbury. North (1991) Vol 2. No: 1712, class IIIc. no stops. Initital mark: tun. Heavily clipped.
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-41CFE8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval heavily corroded 17th century provincial token / trade token. The token is probably that of John Counley of Tenbury, Worcestershire possibly circa AD 1666-1682. Obverse: Indistinct symbol - possibly Grocers Arms IOHN CO[VNLEY] Reverse: Letters - possibly initials IC in field OF [T]ENB[VRY] The token has a dark brown colour and an evenly formed patina. The token measures 17.07mm in diameter, 0.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.04 grams. Williamson Volume III p1284 ref: 111
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-4195D5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token of later Medieval or Post-Medieval date (1200-1800). The token is sub-circular in plan. The edges have been worn and corroded. The obverse depicts a geometric design emanating from a central raised circular pellet. The design is a star shape with eight triangular points (Powell type 9).The reverse is undecorated. The token is light brown in colour. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Similar e…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-417AE9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token of later Medieval or Post-Medieval date (1200-1800). The token is sub-circular in plan. The obverse depicts a petalled flower (Powell type 1).The reverse is undecorated. The token is light cream in colour. The token is worn and has been distorted possibly in the plough soil. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Similar examples can be found on the database from The Malvern Hills area of Worcest…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-41268C
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern silver medal with the date AD 1897. The medal is circular with a lipped edge. The medal has an integral cast laterally-pierced loop with a further loop suspended. This additional loop was either for a ribbon or possibly suggests that it was reused as a chain fob for a watch. The obverse depicts two figures beneath a palm tree. The figure on the left is standing holding a jug upon her head, wearing a floor length dress. The figure on the right is seated with a jug resting on the ground. The obverse is inscribed clockwse 'ARMY TEMPERANCE MEDAL. INDIA.' The reverse is inscribed …
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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