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-187FB5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix of medieval date (1250-1400). Originally the die was circular and now is roughly oval in plan due to combination of old breaks and abrasion. The reverse originally rose to form a pendant / suspension loop but is now broken. The body of the matrix is a hexagonal pedestal formed from six tapering sides which rise to the mid-point and terminate in a series of moulded bands. The pierced loop would have extended above this but is now lost. A transverse hole has been drilled through the moulded bands and the remains of iron wire is present; this s…
Created on: Friday 4th December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colton', 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-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-081C26
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy prick spur, possibly dating to the late Medieval period circa (AD 1200-1500). The fragment is broadly T-shaped in plan, comprising of the remains of the spur which has a 'D' shaped cross section. The neck protrudes from the spur at 90 degrees and is cylindrical in cross section. The neck tapers from the spur which is cylindrical in section and terminates in a bi-pyramidal formed goad with rounded edges which curves from the neck. The goad projects 25.56mm in height from the spur and is 9.39mm wide at the terminal and 5.1mm thick at the neck. The g…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: HESH-07E49A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from the head and upper bow of a cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The fragment of the brooch is distorted with the bow being further bent and distorted - probably deliberately in antiquity. The head of the brooch is oval in plan. The reverse of it is divided by a vertical rectangular bar which is pierced at the mid-point. It is through this hole that the spring / pin would have been fixed. Both the pin and spring are lost. The head of brooch tapers from a flared upper bow and then expands with a thickened ridge below which three mo…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-07C189
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped sub-oval buckle with concave edges. The buckle frame, in plan, is broadly rectangular. The upper surface of the frame is slightly convex. The two loops are broadly the same size, trapezoidal in plan with a flat edge to the strap bar and pointed corners at the four corners of the buckle. The internal edges of the frame have been bevelled. The strap bar is narrowed and sub-circular in section with rounded edges. The pin is formed from a flat piece of cooper alloy that has been curved around the strap bar. The pin has a pointed end and m…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-07A1E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy pattern half penny of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714) dating from AD 1705 onwards. The obverse depicts a large bust of Anne facing left. The reverse is a possible depiction of Anne seated with a shield. The legend is not legible and the reverse is too worn to further identify. Similar examples are illustrated in Peck (1960) plate 12, nos 718-730. The object measures 23.25mm in diameter, 1.96mm thickness and weighs 3.2g. Wilson Peck, C., (1960) English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, 1558-1958 London : The Trustees of the British Muse…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ewloe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0710F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A silver denarius of Elagabalus (AD 218-222) Reece Period 10. PAX AVGVSTI reverse type depicting Pax with sceptre and olive branch. Mint of Rome. RIC vol 4, part 2. Page 36. no 125.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0635D7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy toy or miniature cauldron, dating to the late Medieval or early Post Medieval period, circa AD 1400 - 1600. In plan the cauldron is sub-circular with a rounded body and loop handles. The cauldron has a flared rim with a flat rim with rounded edges. The rim tapers inward to the neck before extending again to a rounded body. The base of the body has a slightly sagging base. Two diametrically opposed looped handles are positioned from the rim to the upper belly of the pot. The cross section of these loops is rod like and they are angular in profile. From t…
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2016
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Record ID: HESH-0509EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman cooper alloy AS of Trajan (AD 98 - AD 117) dating to (AD 103-111) Reece Period 10. Reverse type: Fortuna standing left holding rudder, resting on prow with cornucopiae. RIC vol 2. no. 500.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-738657
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Henry VI struck in Calais c. 1427-1430 - Rosette-Mascle type North: 1448
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-7322F3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy incomplete double looped rectangular buckle of probable later Medieval - Post medieval date circaAD 1350-1650. The frame is partially missing along with the pin. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded edges. The buckle consists of one rectangular loop with the strap bar however the opposing loop is missing. The break is possibly recent and happened in the plough soil. The loop has been bevelled on the inside and outer edges. The frame is flat on the reverse. There is no evidence of a pin rest. The front face and reverse are undecorated. The bu…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-7214B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped sub-oval buckle of probable later medieval - post medieval date circaAD 1350-1650. The buckle frame is sub-oval in plan with rounded edges and narrowed waist. The buckle consists of two sub oval loops with an integrally cast strap bar that is recessed from the edge of the frame. Each loop is similar in size and bevelled on the inside. The frame is flat on the reverse. The strap bar is narrowed and there is no evidence of a pin rest. The pin is missing. The front face appears to have a series of incised lines across the frame, although due to wear i…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6EF31A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy token of later medieval or post-medieval date (1200-1800). The token is irregular in plan due to damage possible from the plough soil. The decoration on the front face is in relief, this consists of a series of ribs. However due to wear and corrosion it is difficult to identify the design and to categorise the token using Powell's typology. The reverse of the token is undecorated. The token grey in colour with uneven surfaces and worn edges. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. …
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 16th February 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6E853C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button possibly dating from the post-medieval to early modern period circa (AD 1700-1900). The button is possibly military or royal livery, with a convex obverse. THe button is oval in cross section and also has a convex reverse. The cast moulded design on the obverse shows the royal coat of arms, with a lion and unicorn (rampant) holding the royal shield with crown above. The legend below is of very small script however it may possibly signify the motto 'Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) as seen on the royal coat of arms. The reverse possibly has a maker's mark s…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6E6F81
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular lead probable trade weight of possible Post-Medieval date, circa 17th - 18th centuries. The weight has flat surfaces on the upper and lower faces. The obverse face has a stamped mark which could represent either 'IB' for the weight or may be an official stamp that represent the initials of an authority or establishment. The stamp is situated slightly off centre. The reverse does not have a stamp or decoration. The weight is a mid-cream to brown colour with a worn surface. Biggs and Withers (2000) suggest weights with stamped marks date from 15th to 18th centurie…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6E4CB3
Object type: DRINKING VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval ceramic vessel, probably a drinking cup dating to the 17th to 18th centuries. The fragment is a base sherd from a black glaze ware vessel. The sherd is irregular in shape, comprising of a flat base with a curved edge and a small section of the vessel wall. It is glazed inside and out with a black glaze, including the underside. The fabric is an orange red in colour with small white coloured inclusions. The vessel was probably a tyg (a multi-handled mug) or drinking cup. The vessel would have been made on a wheel. There are further examples on the database…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-33F01C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy leg or foot from a copper alloy vessel probably a cauldron, posnet or skillet of later medieval date (1300 - 1600). The foot is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and cross section expanding from a wide head with a large dished shaped terminal which would have fitted the base of the vessel to a rectangular foot. The leg is relatively plain with a central rib that extends from the top of the outside edge to a swelling above the base. The foot is paw or ball like when it is placed on a flat surface it lies at an angle of 80 degrees. The leg is a mid green colou…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: HESH-33EA4A
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (Bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date c. 2250-1900 BC. The axe is incomplete and only the cutting edge and lower blade survive, the butt and upper blade are lost due to an abraded but relatively recent break. It is very possibly that the other part is present in the field in which this was found. The condition of the axe is poor - small areas of a deep brown coloured surface patina are present but the majority has been removed by laminating corrosion. The tips of the blade and the cutting edge are also both abraded. The profile of the axe was proba…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinnersley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-33DF18
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy seal matrix of later medieval date (1250 - 1450 AD). The seal matrix was originally circular in plan however it has suffered abrasion in the soil and some distortion from movement. The front face is relatively flat and areas around the edge have been lost through abrasion and corrosion. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. It has a vertical rib which divides the reverse evenly into two parts - the upper part extends to form a loop which is broken and corroded. The front face of the matrix depicts a central design around which is an inscription. The central de…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
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Record ID: HESH-33D62F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Roman/ Early-Medieval (AD 400-600) penannular brooch of Fowler's Type D and Booth's type D2. The frame is sub-circular, and oval in cross-section. The pin is missing. The brooch is made from a single cylindrical piece of copper alloy that has been bent into a circle, with the outer edges bent back to form terminals lying flat against the frame. The terminals each have a pair of incurved facets on their top edges and a groove across each end, forming what looks like a very stylised animal head (Booth, 2014, 148: type D2). The terminals touch each other. There is no f…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-33CEE5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver buckle of late post-medieval to early modern (early Georgian) date (1690-1720). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan with two centrally positioned drilled holes to accommodate an iron axis bar which holds the pin and chape. In profile the length of the buckle frame is curved and the width is straight sided. The external face of the frame is decorated with a series of cast decoration which comprises of a rolling scroll on the upper and lower frame with sub circular pellets situated within the scroll. Within the scroll are a number of incised lines and pe…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 30th November 2015
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Record ID: HESH-3361A7
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early to Middle Neolithic knife knapped from a mid-brown coloured flint dating to circa 4000 - 3500 BC. The flint object is D shaped in plan and is knapped from a secondary flake. The dorsal face has been re-worked on the straight edge from the proximal to distal end. The retouch is long, stepped and semi-abrupt. The opposing long edge has cortex present covering 50% that would have enabled the flint to be handled and used as a knife. The other 50% of the long edge has a 'backed edge' with abrupt retouch. The distal end on the dorsal face has been knapped to form a point. The ventr…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-323D9A
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which possibly functioned as a curtain fitting of the Late Medieval to Post Medieval period, dating to 15th - 17th centuries. The object is sub circular in plan and is bi-trapezoidal in cross section with rounded and smooth surfaces. The curtain fitting is a dark green in colour, with an abraded surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, no: 522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were probably multi-functional, including curtain rings. The three excavated from Norwich (No. 522-524) …
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-32069B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy tall handle type seal matrix, probably dating to circa 17th century. The seal matrix has an oval face with an incised legend. The legend reads 'William' with the letters in reverse. The handle tapers from the face to a suspension loop. The piercing is sub circular and has a rounded pointed knop on the upper outer edge. The piercing is located in line with the incised lettering on the front face. Below the piercing is a decoration of two incised lines placed circumferentially around the handle. The object is presumed to be dated to the later Post Medieva…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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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-30BA94
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nail possibly dating from the Roman period to the Medieval period (AD 43-AD500) although more likely dating to the Roman period. The nail is square sectioned with a convex circular globular shaped head. The body of the nail tapers to a blunted square sectioned terminal. The shaft tapers at an angle rather than straight. This has possibly suffered damage in the plough soil. The nail has a mid-dark green even coloured patina with smooth surfaces. The body of the nail has small possible filling marks. There are no further marks or decoration on the nail. Allason-Jones a…
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-2EB17E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) dating to AD 168-169. Reverse type: Aequitas seated with holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC III, no. 969, 1479, or 1484.
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DF608A
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy jetton. The jetton was struck in Nuremburg by Hans Krauwinkel, master from 10th December 1608 to 4th September 1612 and is of the 1589 series of Franco-allegorical jettons. Obverse: Europa riding bull right across the waters of the river Ravi; HK in exergue. Inscription: EVROPA RAVIAE. Reverse: Venus accompanied by Pallas and Juno. Inscription: PALLAS IVNO VENVS Mitchiner (1988) illustrates a similar jetton (p.454, no.1612). Mitchiner, M., 1988Jetons, Medalets and Tokens: The Medieval Period and Nuremberg.London : Hawkins Publications
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DEEF16
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1251-1272. class 5C. Minted in Canterbury. Moneyer: Willem. North (1991) no. 993 (c).
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DE9D68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (AD 1509-1526) second coinage, dating to (AD 1526-1532) Mint of Canterbury. Initial Mark. Cross Patonce. North (1991) no. 1802.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DE64D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of James I (AD 1603-1625) Second coinage dating to AD 1604-1619. Mint of London. Initial Mark, possibly none or unclear as the coin has been clipped. North (1991) no. 2106/1.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DDFD36
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag, dating from the Early Post-Medieval period 1500 to 1625 AD. The sharp hook is missing. The copper alloy plate is sub rectangular in plan. The object has an integral rectangular shaped hook that has an inverted triangular shaped piercing. Below this is a relief and openwork design consisting of a central circular shaped piercing with additional smaller circular piercings in a pair placed above and below this central piercing. Flanking the piercings at the outer edge of the hook is a scrolled foliate design or this may possibly be a zoomorp…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DBC54F
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval copper-alloy Lion of Saint Mark Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel I, master 1562-1586. Possibly attributed to Hans Krauwinckel I (AD 1562-1586) although this example could be attributed to Damianus Krauwinckel or Hans Schultes II, as suggested by Mitchiner (1988). Obverse: S MARCVS EVANGELLIST GOTT; 'Lion of Saint Mark' standing left, nimbate with both wings shown, holding the book of gospels between fore-paws. Reverse: HANS KRAVWINCKEL NVRENBER; Imperial orb surmounted by a cross patty within an ornate tressure. The design and inscription are of a…
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-DA5E31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) dating to AD 1251-1272) class 5b. Minted in London. Moneyer: Nicole. North (1991) no. 991/3 (b).
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-CCA949
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut quarter voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD1216-1272) Class 2b - 3c dating to (AD1248-50). Mint of Gloucester. Moneyer unknown either: Ion, Lvcas, Ricard, Roger. North (1991) nos 985/2-988/1.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-CCA236
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver cut quarter voided long cross penny of Henry III (AD1216-1272) or early Edward I (1272-1307) dating to (AD 1216 - 1278) Class unknown. Mint and Moneyer unknown.The coin is partially missing. North (1991) nos 983-1002.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-CC506C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver penny of Mary I (AD1553-1554) Mint of London. North (1991) no.1963. The coin has been clipped and is partially missing. The coin has also been pierced from the reverse in the lower right hand quarter of the shield at approxiamtely 5 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-CB5466
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD1307-1327) dating to AD 1312-1314. Long cross, Class 11 b1. Mint of London. North (1991) no. 1061/1 (1)
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
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Record ID: HESH-CB28B1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
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 decoration on the front face of this token is that of a six petalled flower. This consists of four lentoid shaped petals formed from raised ribs which emanate from the centre and finish at the edge of the token to create the outline of the petals. Two further sub-circular shaped petals are also created from raised ribs, these are located at the outer edge of the token with two lentoid shaped petals either side. The reverse of the token is undecorated. The design has been…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Saturday 16th February 2019
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Record ID: HESH-CAF03E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Roman copper-alloy sestertius, uncertain emperor. Unclear reverse with seated figure facing left. Mint uncertain. Obverse: [...]; Laureate head right Reverse: [...]; Figure seated left
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-CA63A3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic (4000 - 2100BC) debitage in the form of a tertiary flake. The dorsal surface has been worked in opposing directions. One edge has evidence it has been ground rather than knapped to create a serrated cutting edge. The opposing long edge on the ventral face has short, sub-parallel low angle retouch. The ventral face has conchoidal ripples and a bulb of percussion and two flaking scars. The flint is a dark grey colour with light grey inclusions. The flint measures 25.88mm long, x 13.44mm wide x 4.75mm thick, weighing 2.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C9F3CD
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fragment, possibly from a stirrup terminal of late Early-medieval (Anglo-Saxon) to early medieval date (circa 11th Century). The fragment consists of half a (horizontally split) cylinder with a bulbous lower edge. The front face is concave and the reverse has a hollow convex surface. The object is undecorated. The fragment has a smooth patina that is dark green in colour. There are two similar examples that have a greater percentage of the terminal remaining. They have been discovered in Central Bedfordshire (BH-6A6B11) and East Sussex (SUSS-20C301). T…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C963A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A later Medieval silver penny: possibly of Edward III or later, circa (Edward III to Henry VII AD 1327-1509). Possibly of of the ecclesiastical mint of York or Durham. The coin has been clipped and the legend is worn. The coin is also bent, possibly in the plough soil.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C792C1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of Roman date (AD 980-120). The rearward facing hook is missing its tip, one of the wings and cap, the spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The remaining wing on the right hand side is cylindrical with a perforated wing / end cap. The remains of the rearward facing hook is visible, this is located at the centre of the bow on the upper edge. However the tip is missing. The rear of the brooch head where the spring would once have been has a sub-circular indentation. There is iron corrosion present that…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C784BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: copper-alloy radiate or nummus of an unknown Emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 409 (Reece Period uncertain). Unknown mint. The coin is too worn to identify further. The coin is very thin due to damage in the soil and the edges of the coin are damaged.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C72FA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: copper-alloy radiate or nummus of an unknown Emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 409 (Reece Period uncertain). Unknown mint. The coin is too worn to identify further.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-9FD275
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy turned possible vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is broadly rectangular in shape. It is likely to be from a dish, bowl, or cooking vessel with a stepped and out-turned rim, or it could possibly be part of a candlestick holder. The vessel fragment is a mid-green to purple colour with an abraded patina. The inner surface has a series of circumferentially incised lines, these may also be file marks. From what survives of the object it is too small to offer a suggestion of the original size or circumferen…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-9FC79A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy turned vessel of probable late medieval to post medieval date (1400 - 1650). The fragment is irregular in shape. It is likely to be from a large dish, bowl, or cooking vessel with a stepped and out-turned rim. The vessel fragment is a mid to dark green colour with an abraded patina. The outer surface has a brushed appearance and there is evidence of use wear due to sooting. The rim is decorated with a series of incised diagonal lines, these may also be file marks. From what survives of the rim it has a projected diameter of 19cm and represents approxima…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-9EF4E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward II (AD 1307-1327) dating to (AD 1301-1310) Edwardian class 10cf5. Minted in Canterbury. North (1991) No. 1043/1.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E2374
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307) dating to (AD 1301-1310) Edwardian class 10cf1. Minted in Canterbury. North (1991) No. 1040.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9CE1CB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver groat of Edward IV (AD 1461-1470) first reign, light coinage dating to (AD1464/5-1470). Initial mark: Rose. Mint of London. North (1991) type Vc. no. 1567.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1C6C99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Phillip and Mary (AD1554-1558) Mint of London. Initial Mark: Lis, although on this example it is too worn to identify. The coin has also been clipped. North (1991) no. 1973.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
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Record ID: HESH-1C356A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to 1575. Initial Mark: Eglantine. Mint of London. North (1991) 2nd edition no. 1997.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
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Record ID: HESH-0D0B53
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) dating to 1580. Initial Mark: Long Cross. Mint of London. North (1991) 2nd edition no. 1997.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0C630A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence coin of William III (AD 1694-1702) third bust dating to 1697. Mint of London. Seaby (1990) no 3511.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0C2744
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Coin: Possibly a sixpence, the coin is very worn and abraded.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0B9E49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval Coin: This coin is heavily worn and clipped. Possibly a William III that has also been bent to form an 's' shape to produce a 'love' token.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0B0E0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Charles II (AD 1625-1649) dating to AD1636-1638. Group E, Fifth (Aberystwyth) bust. Large VI behind bust. Mint of Aberystwyth. Initial Mark. Tun. North (1991) 2nd edition. no 2243. The coin has been clipped
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-09381C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence coin of William III (AD 1694-1702) third bust, large crowns dating to 1697. Mint of Exeter. Seaby (1990) no 3539. The coin has been bent into an s-shape to use as a love token. The coin is also very worn.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-08B868
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver groat of Philip of Spain and Mary Tudor (AD 1554-1558) Crowned bust of Mary left. Initial mark: Lis. Mint of London. North (1991) no.1973.
Created on: Monday 9th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-CCD6C7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle to late Early-Medieval copper alloy strap-end circa late 8th century to 11th century. The strap end can be classified as Thomas, Type B1, with a split end, slightly tapering shaft, and transverse grooved decoration. The strap end has a wedged shaped split end with a fluted upper edge that has been slightly damaged. The front face has a circular perforation which is located slightly off centre and has pierced the upper edge of the strap end. The wedge shaped split end tapers to the shaft which has a gradual taper to a rounded terminal. The decoration consists of five horizonta…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-CCC7F5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) Second coinage, dating to AD 1562. Initial Mark: Pheon. Mint of London. North (1991) no. 1997.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-CC819E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver three pence coin of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Dating to AD 1703. Mint of London. The coin has been pierced from the obverse through to the reverse approximately in the centre of the coin where at the top of numeral 3. The die axis is 6 o'clock. Seaby (1990) 26th edition no. 3599 (Maundy Set)
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-CBD6C2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy post-medieval strap-fitting dating from the Post-Medieval period, AD 1500 - 1700. The mount is sub-triangular in plan. At the upper edge of the mount are three knops protruding from the upper edge. These are slightly flattened and damaged, presumed in antiquity. The fitting then tapers to circular knop at the lower edge. The upper face is slightly convex. The reverse side is flat. On the reverse there are a pair of lugs, these have been folded toward each other to form a fastening. Read (2001) illustrates similar examples on page 35 fig 20. He dates these mounts with in…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
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Record ID: HESH-CBD226
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap or belt mount probably dating from the Post-Medieval period (AD 1600-1700). The object is circular in plan. In cross section it is 'D' shaped. The upper surface is convex with a circular protruding knop in the centre. The knop has a circular impression in the centre. Below the knop there is a circumferential band decorated in relief. The external edge of the object is slightly lipped. The reverse of the object is concave. On two opposing outer edges are knops which both have broken terminals. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The reve…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-CA816D
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single looped folding strap clasp of probable 14th to early 15th century date (AD 1350-1450). The clasp has one length of the frame remaining along with the outer curved edge containing the decoration. The opposing length and outer curved edge are missing. The missing curved edge would have originally held a folded sheet plate to enable the clasp to be fitted to a strap. The long side consists of a vertically flat narrow length that tapers gradually from the decorated edge to the opposing now broken edge. The decoration on the clasp frame consists of…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-CA2E2C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an unidentified object of probable Roman date (AD43-410). The object is broadly rectangular in section. In section the object is 'D' shaped. At the upper edge of the object is a suspension loop. The loop has a broadly circular piercing which is located through the side of the object as opposed from the front to the back of the object. Below this is a rectangular moulded collar that projects either side of the outer edge of the object. The stem of the object then projects from the collar with straight sides to a broken lower edge. The front face of the stem is convex. The…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C9B711
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-361) dating to (AD 335-337) Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS Reverse type, depicting two soldiers and one standard. Mint unknown.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C874DA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead unidentified object of probable Post Medieval to Early Modern dare, circa AD 1500-1900. The object is flat in profile and is roughly shaped like a barbed arrowhead with a semi-circular upper half and rectangular stem. The outer corners of the semi-circular upper half have been folded towards the reverse. The reverse is also flat. Both surfaces are undecorated. The object has a brown to grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The reverse face has a small section on the surface with a smooth finish. Perhaps this is where the object was once attached to something else as a fitti…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C79546
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: copper-alloy radiate or nummus of an unknown Emperor dating to the period AD 260 to 409 (Reece Period uncertain). Unknown mint. The legend is too worn to identify further. The reverse possibly depicts a standing figure.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
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Record ID: HESH-C767D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman Coin: Copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), Reverse type: GENIO POP[ROM], mint unknown, circa AD 307-318. The coin is incomplete.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-B73E78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver incomplete penny of Edward I (1272-1307) dating to the period AD 1272-1278. Minted in London. Class 2-9, As Withers and Withers, 2006: pp. 22-35. The coin appears to have been folded and then consequently broken at this point.
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
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Record ID: HESH-106570
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loop and separate pendent hooked fitting. The strap fitting is probably from a sword belt and dates to the 16th century. The strap mount is a flat piece of copper alloy that is broadly rectangular in plan with curved upper and lower edges. The outer edge of the mount is double cusped, the plate is then waisted after which it broadens and then tapers again to a broken edge. Other examples illustrate this is the point that the fitting may have then extended to comprise of further suspension loops. Possibly two furth…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
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Record ID: HESH-1017DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of Marcius C. Censorinus, depicting the heads of Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius facing right, dating to 88 BC. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 357, no. 346.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
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Record ID: HESH-0FF90C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Iulius Caesar, dating to 103 BC. Obverse shows a helmeted head of Mars left, reverse has incuse brockage of obverse, helmeted head of Mars right. The flan also appears to be thicker. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 325, no. 320/1. 
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
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Record ID: HESH-0F9BC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Mark Anthony's 'Legionary coinage', 32-31BC. Reece period 1, ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley right; Reverse: Legionary eagle between two standards. The reverse surface has many scratch marks and the bottom half is damaged, therefore the reverse legend is unclear. Crawford 544ff. These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavius, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC. A similar coin has been discovered in the same field as this one (PUBLIC-19…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
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Record ID: HESH-0DE172
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy dupondius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 103-111 (Reece Period 5). Reverse: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae, foot on Dacian. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 280, no. 505.
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-0BAD94
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eardisland History and Heritage Group Eardisland Excavation 2013 Site Summary: Finds made during excavation of a single trench 16m x 1.25m across crop marks on cultivated land. Site number: RHYD 13 Context number: 025 Three conjoining sherds of pottery from the same vessel. Two rims and one body sherd. The surving rim represents 18% of the circumference of the vessel and has a projected diameter of 14cm. The fragments measure: 1: 33mm in length, 35.4 mm width, 11.71 mm thick and weighs 15 grams. 2: 27.70 mm in length, 38.30 mm width, 11.35 mm thick and weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhydimoor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-65E1BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester type one-piece bow brooch dating to the Late Iron Age/Early Roman Period circa (AD 25-60). The brooch is missing the spring, the pin, the forward facing hook and the catch-plate. The brooch has the partial remains of the wings that form a T-shape and have rounded terminals. The spring is missing behind the wings and only the remains of the projecting claw and forward facing hook to hold the spring in place are present. The bow projects outwards from the head which is angular in profile. The bow then tapers inwards towards the foot. The bow is…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Record ID: HESH-6503CC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Aesica brooch dating to circa (AD 50-75). The upper bow is complete and the partial remains of one wing cap. The opposing wing cap, axis bar, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The brooch has the left hand wing partially intact that is semi-cylindrical in profile. The upper bow is broadly triangular in plan with expanded knopped terminals in the bottom corners. On the lower edge of the triangular bow is a narrowed moulded collar comprised of two horizontal ribs. The collar extends to a broken terminal from which originally the lower fantail s…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Record ID: HESH-64216D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester-derivative Polden Hill (fMackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46 type, AD 80-120. The wings are semi-cylindrical with perforated wing / end caps. The wing caps are complete. The rearward facing hook, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing. The remains of the rearward facing hook is visible, this is located at the centre of the bow on the upper edge. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile. The bow tapers to a broken terminal. The catch-plate on the rear has bee…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: HESH-6403DC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy Trulla or pan handle dating to the second century AD. The pan handle consists of a single flat piece of copper alloy. The handle has a curved upper edge with a large semi-circular perforation. The curve of the perforation mirrors the curve of the upper edge of the handle. Below the upper curved edge the handle broadens around the perforation where there are two animal heads flanking the outer edge of the object. Below the perforation the handle then tapers to a flat broken edge that has two small circular perforations at each corner. The two zoomorphic figures fla…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adforton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-627C4E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The apex is a rounded knop and measures 9.38mm in diameter. There is a centrally placed rectangular indentation on the upper surface of the apex, this measures 5.14 mm in length. The sides of the weight flare to the rounded flat base with a diameter measuring 23.8mm. The outer faces of the weight are decorated with four vertical ribs that are fairly evenly spaced around the circumference of the weight. On one side there is the design of a triangle, comprised of a moulded raised rib…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-611513
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval or Post Medieval (12th to mid-19th centuries) fragment of a cooking vessel leg. In plan the fragment is a sub-rectangular and consists of the upper part of the leg that would have attached to the vessel. There is an irregular shaped raised moulding on the upper face that would have formed part of the attachment on to the vessel. The outer edge of the upper face is curved and rises to a flat edge that would have supported the vessel. There is a broken edge which would have formed the upper part of the leg. This break is not recent. The fragment is rectangular in section with…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
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Record ID: HESH-7E435E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight, of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - 1900). The weight is tear dropped shaped in plan and both faces of the weight are flat. The weight is undecorated on both faces. The weight is complete and has a perforated rectangular suspension hole through the top where it thins to a tip, this measures 4.35mm in length and 2.59 mm in width. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. These weights are not yet completely understood. There are other examples on the database discovered in discovered in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire (SWYOR-771593) and Ryedale,…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-7DE459
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
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. The upper surface comprises of ten ribs that emanate from the central perforation. In between each rib is a deep groove. This gives the appearance of a series of triangles when you view the spindle whorl in profile. The central perforation measures 6.mm in diameter. The perforation appears to have been perforated through from one face. The reverse face is flat and undecorated. The surface of the spindle whorl is a cream in colour. Spindle whorls …
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-7D2FF9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
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 decoration on the front face depicts a long cross. This consists of two crossed lines consisting of ribs which emanate from the centre and finish at the edge of the token. In each quarter there is a triangle also made from a raised rib outline. The pointed corner of the triangle is positioned just below the centre of the token. The reverse of the token is undecorated. The design fits in to Powell's (2012) Type 12 (Quartered geometrics). The token is light grey/cream in c…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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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-3B1094
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A later Post-Medieval copper alloy ten centimos of Spain. The coin was struck under the Spanish Provisional Government (1868-1871). Third Decimal Coinage. Obverse: Lion standing to the right leaning on a shield. Reverse: Hispania seated. The coin is pierced at six o'clock on the obverse face and 12 o'clock on the reverse face.
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3AB19C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver halfgroat probably of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). The coin is very worn therefore a full identification is not possible. North (1991) vol 2. Nos 1987, 1999, 2016, 2037).
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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.