Record ID: HESH-185963
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl Medieval to Post Medieval date (1100 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1300-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in section; it has a rim / cast ridge running around its outer edge. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 9.3mm. When reported and photographed the central hole was filled with hard compacted soil - when it was removed an irregular sub-triangular depression most probably a casting flaw in the internal side wall of the hole was revealed.…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
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Record ID: HESH-3203D1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650), most probably later medieval (AD1150-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which measures 8.51mm in diameter. The perforation is irregular in shape possibly due to wear. One face of the whorl has a raised circumferential rib. There is also the remains of raised ribs and possibly pellets as seen on other examples, such as (HESH-4FCB15) discovered in Cheshire East. Although the decoration on this example is now very w…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-2FC0E9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy 'vesica' shaped seal matrix of medieval date (1200-1400). The seal matrix is sub-oval (oval with pointed ends) in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. On the reverse face of the seal on the upper edge in alignment with the two pointed ends, is a small sub-oval perforated lug. This lug is set at an angle of 90° to the plain of the body of the seal. The perforation has a build-up of soil inside. The design on the front face of the matrix consists of a central motif with an inscription reading anti-clockwise around the edge. The central motif appears …
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-39963B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, probably dating to circa (AD 1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. The object differs slightly in thickness as it has been crudely made. The upper face is slightly convex and the underside is flat. There are two circular perforations located at either end of the weight. The perforations have hour glass profiles. The perforations differ slightly in size, one measures 3.98 mm in diameter and the other 3.44 mm. The object has a cream coloured patina and has an abraded surface. Le…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3966B9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, probably dating to circa (AD 1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. The object is of uneven thickness measuring 11.62mm at one edge and 10.23mm in thickness at the opposing short edge. There are two circular perforations located at either end of the weight. The perforations have hour glass profiles. The perforations differ slightly in size, one measures 5.52 mm in diameter and the other 4.91 mm. The object has been crudely made. The object has a cream to brown coloured patina a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', 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-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.

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Record ID: HESH-D31351
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy zoomorphic mount or figurine in the form of a stylised fish or dolphin. The figure consists of the head facing right with a slightly rounded open mouth. The upper part of the jaw is thicker and more prominent than the lower half. The figure has a large eye consisting of an oval shaped pellet set in an oval shaped groove. The body of the figurine has an arched back which curves and tapers to a broken terminal. Other examples on the database suggest that the body would have then terminated in a forked tail. The lead is a mid-greyish cream colour. This is ve…
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-198B18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible lead or lead alloy spindle whorl dating to the Roman to Medieval Period (AD 43 - 1500). In plan it is sub-circular and in profile is sub oval in shape. There is a circular perforation which is 9.4mm diameter and placed slightly off centre. The perforation is fairly uniform in shape, therefore it was probably cast. Both faces of the whorl are undecorated. The surface of the spindle whorl is a cream colour and has been abraded in places. It measures 30.5mm diameter and has a thickness of 10.1 mm. It weighs 50.8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-197DF3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy shot / balls, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800AD). The two larger shots are probably from a carbine and the smallest from a pistol. All of the shots are sub spherical in shape and some show evidence of casting seams from the moulds. The two largest probable carbine balls have a rough surface so have probably been fired. The pistol shot is smooth so may not have been fired. The colour of the balls varies from light to dark grey colour to a mid brown colour. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range sho…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-193663
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy shot / ball for use in a Carbine of post medieval date circa (AD1600-1800). The shot is spherical with an uneven surface suggesting that it has been fired. There are a number of scars visible, one of which may be the sprue scar. The casting seam is not visible. The shot is a cream to light brown colour. Similar shots have been dated to the later Post Medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. The diameter of the shot is 15.4mm and the weight is 19.25 grams.…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2F1D02
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Lead or lead alloy inkwell of probable post medieval date (1600-1800). The inkwell is broadly sub-circular in both plan. In the centre of the upper part of the inkwell a circular funnel projects that has a sub circular pierced hole which would have acted as a mouth through which the ink could be accessed and toped up. The neck of the inkwell is conical in shape and tapers to form a globular vessel that would have held the ink. The edges of the inkwell are rounded and the base is relatively flat. The outer edges of the inkwell contain multiple scratches and some appear to represen…
Created on: Friday 13th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2015
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Record ID: HESH-5CC72C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete uniface lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1600-1800. The seal is sub-circular in plan. The seal would have possibly have comprised of 2 disks and a connecting strip which are now missing the back disc due to old breaks. The front face is decorated with a possible crown, portcullis or a 'W'. It is difficult to confirm due to corrosion. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even dark brown coloured patina. The partially surviving cloth seal is in poor condition as a result of damage probably caused by movement in the plough …
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2016
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Record ID: HESH-4A397A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Medieval (AD 1100-1500) lead alloy possible belt loop that has a rectangular frame in plan and profile. The object has a cream to brown patina. The object is 24.6mm in length, 4.7 mm in width, and 4.4mm thick at the widest point of the longest edge.
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: HESH-467369
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy musket ballor shot dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600-1800. The shot is sub spherical in form with a smooth surface and an uneven pale to dark greycolour.A casting sprue and casting seam is present on themusket ball. Diameter: 11.6mm. Weight: 9.3g
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: HESH-465BCF
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy musket ballor shot dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600-1800. The shot is sub spherical in form with a smooth surface and an uneven cream to greycolour.A casting sprue and casting seam is present on themusket ball. Diameter: 14.2mm. Weight: 16.7g
Created on: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
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Record ID: HESH-2859B0
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The fragment is sub-oval in plan and rounded sub-oval in cross section. The lower section has a rounded convex base and the opposing upper edge is irregular. On one face of the ampulla there are the remains of a shield with a rounded lower edge. There does not appear to be a design on the opposing surface. The ampulla is a light cream colour. It is probable that the ampulla was broken due to modern plough damage. Spencer (1990) suggests that ampullae …
Created on: Friday 23rd January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-938DB4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The fragment is triangular in plan and rounded sub-oval in cross section. The lower part has a rounded convex base and the two opposing edges are irregular. The front and rear faces of the ampulla are decorated with cast motifs. On one face of the ampulla there are the remains of a possible floral design with the remains of one petal with linear lines remaining. There does not appear to be a design on the opposing surface. The ampulla is a light cream…
Created on: Friday 16th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenlock Edge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-699A41
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of two disks, of unequal size, and a connecting strip which is partially missing. The front face is decorated with the letters 'A' and 'S'. Saunders (2001) suggests that these initials may be the mark of a weaver/clothier as opposed to royal initials when there is no crown. On the back face is a flattened sub-oval integral rivet which is created as the two disks are pushed together. The edges of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. The partially s…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2015
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Record ID: HESH-5321FE
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500 AD). The fragment is irregular in plan and rounded sub-oval in cross section. The lower part has a rounded convex base and the opposing edge is irregular. The front and rear faces of the ampulla are decorated with cast motifs. On one face is a linear design, it is not clear what this design may represent. The reverse (other side) of the ampulla has the remains of a floral design. Around a central pellet there are three surviving flower petals arranged e…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wenlock Edge', grid reference and parish protected.