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-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-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-1C858B
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of probable 14th-century date (c.1250 - c.1450). The pendant is mostly complete apart from the suspension loop which is partially missing. The inlaid enamel surface is visible in places as a dark blue decoration. In plan the pendant is sub-triangular (shield shaped). In cross section the pendant is sub-rectangular. An integral cast suspension loop located off centre on the upper edge of the pendant is partially intact. The loop is set at an angle of 90 degrees to the plane of the pendant. The pierced loop is incomplete. The front face of…
Created on: Friday 5th December 2014
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2020
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Record ID: HESH-25897C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Maximinus Daia (AD 306-313), dating to the period AD 312-313 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left holding globe. Mint of Ostia. RIC VI, p. 409, no. 90a.
Created on: Monday 5th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2020
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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-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
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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-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-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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