Record ID: HESH-29A677
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete spearhead of probable Late Bronze age date - probably associated with either the final phases of the Penard, or more likely the Blackmoor or Ewart Park metalworking traditions; these correspond with the end of Needham's (1997) Period 6 to Period 7, dated to c. 1150 - 750 BC. The fragment of spearhead consists of the lower part of the blade and upper part of the socket. Both the tip of the spear and the base / mouth of the socket are missing. Due to the nature of the fragment many diagnostic elements are not present. The method to secure the spearhead to the shaft of the …
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29C652
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a cast bronze side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of probable Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The fragment represents the lower part of the blade and the upper part of the socket. The point, blade, and lower socket (with associated string-like loops) are missing. Therefore, accurate dimensions of the spears length and width cannot be given. The spearhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with an irregular cross section. The top of the fragment consists of the upper part of the central rib and is lozenge shaped in cross section; the spe…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-BD11A4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Casting fragment from a potential bronze side looped and socketed spear (spearhead) of Middle Bronze Age date (1500 - 1150 BC). The fragment is irregular in plan but is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a C shaped cross section forming a hollow socket and cast side loops. The fragment narrows along its length and its cross-section changes from a shallow C section at the base to an angular U shaped section at the opposite end. The fragment is likely to be waste from a miscast with only one part of the mould being filled with bronze. The casting fragment measures 37.5mm length, has a …
Created on: Thursday 27th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B52FBB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy artefact fragment of unidentified date or function. The fragment is most likely to ate from the medieval or later periods - although was discovered on a site which produces early Roman finds. The fragment comprises a single cast piece in the form of a rectangular container from which two small projects extend from each side. None of the edges are original and the central element is broken across the top edge. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The upper / exterior face is decorated with a cast design which is lost through corros…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E3AF5F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to an abraded point, the foot knop is lost. The head of the brooch is complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. The bar is broken and abraded and the spring and pin are lost. There is no evidence of a head loop, plate or spike. The head of the brooch is not decorated. The bow of…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C8B837
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked mount of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1450-1650 AD). The mount is irregular in plan; the main body of the mount is circular with three sub-circular pierced knops projecting from it. The hook is formed from an integral cast sub triangular sheet of metal which has been rolled into a cylinder; this projects at an angle of 90° to the body of the mount. The mount is sub rectangular in cross section. It measures 35.4mm length, 27.7mm width, is 11.1mm thick, and weighs 7.85 grams. The front face of the mount is decorated with a series of cast de…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F74941
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily eroded copper alloy nummus of uncertain date - the coin could in fact be a contemporary copy as the figures are disproportioned / cartoon like.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-F70434
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1500-1650). The buckle frame is incomplete (being broken across one loop) making it an irregular D shape in plan - originally it was sub-rectangular in plan - in total approximately 60% of the buckle survives. The buckle has a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is lost but would have been attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. There are no decorative features apart from…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-F726C0
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck copper alloy Jetton - probably from Nuremberg. All surfaces are heavily abraded and corroded and little detail survives. The identification is based solely on size weight and thickness. The jetton is bent in half. The jetton measures: 22.3mm diameter, is 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.43 grams
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-F77D22
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) - struck at the mint in London (PLON) between AD 321 - 323. Reverse Type: BEATA TRANQUILLITAS - Globe on Altar - altar inscribed VOTIS XX Reece Period 16
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-F6DC28
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy button probably dating from the later post medieval period or early modern period (1600-1750). The button is circular in plan and domed (D shaped). The head is solid and cast in one piece. The front face is not decorated. The rear of the button has a single integrally cast projection / shank (diameter: 3.3mm) which terminates in an expanded circular hoop. The button is a mid grey colour with an abraded patina and slightly corroded surface. A direct parallel has not been found. The button measures 15.6mm diameter and is 10.0mm thick (4.8mm thick across the head). It w…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-F4A648
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified artefacts possibly a coin / token or a coin weight of post medieval date (1600-1700). The artefact is formed on a square shaped sheet of metal which has been stamped on both sides with an indistinct design - this design is difficult to interpret due to the amount of corrosion present. The stamp / die is circular with a beaded border - within this are the initials C R below which is a numeral I - it is possible the C R could read G R. The rest of the piece is undecorated. The reverse face is even more difficult to interpret - with the design being very indistinct - it …
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-E92205
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post medieval (1500-1700). The upper edge of the fitting is lost - it is formed from a sheet of copper alloy and been bent / folded to form a U shaped hook - the hook is the widest part terminating in a wide sub-triangular wedge. There are no rivet holes present - and therefore the plate probably extended from the broken edge and it is here that it would be fitted to the strap. The strap fitting is a mid-light green colour with an uneven abraded patina. This abrasion has removed much of the surface and d…
Created on: Friday 24th May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E614D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger-ring dating to the period c.AD 1200-1500. The bezel of the ring is rectangular in plan, and in cross-section it widens where it meets the band before narrowing to its flat base. It is hollow, and its upper surface forms a border around a polished rectangular blue gemstone or glass setting within it. The stone exhibits post-depositional damage, comprising a chip to one corner and a diagonal gouge situated slightly off-centre. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, and is now distorted, likely the result of post-depositional damage. Decoration comprises incised che…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-650301
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axehead of probable Medieval date (1000 - 1500 AD). The axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a relatively regular expanded blade. The socket of the axe is formed by the tail of the axe being folded and welded; the socket is sub-rectangular in shape measuring 41.9mm length x 26.7mm width. The butt of the axe is rectangular. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section; forming a wide even cutting edge. A bevelled blade facet can be seen on the edge of the blade, but much of the cutting edge is lost. The axehead is a mid blackish brown colour and has not been treated…
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C11453
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Incomplete silver bodkin (or dress pin) consisting solely of the openwork head and upper shaft, the lower shaft, including the pointed tip are lost due to an old break. The shaft is rectangular in section with bevelled edges on both sides; the shaft is pierced with multiple rectangular slots. The shaft expands at the junction with the openwork head which is broadly oval in shape. At the tip / head is thickened rounded knop with faceted edges. The openwork head consists of several interlocking elements which is best described as scroll and reverse S shaped bands. These have…
Created on: Friday 6th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-34A392
Object type: HINGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy box or hinge fitting of late 17th Century dating. (AD 1650 to AD 1750). The hinge is irregular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile; the edges are bevelled / faceted. The overall decorative design consists of a pierced panel from which a tri-lobed terminal projects. The pierced plate part has been decorated with an irregular 'heart-shaped' hole. The projection is decorated as (possibly) an acorn. It is possible that the upper surface has been decorated with an applied tin surface. The reverse face of the fitting is irregular but broadly flat and un…
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-744461
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete copper-alloy head-dress pin or 'bodkin' of post-medieval date (1600-1650 AD). The pin is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile, with an irregular cross-section. The lower part of the pin is missing due to an old break. The pin measures 48.3mm length, 5.5mm width, is 2.4mm thick, and weighs 3.35 grams. The front and rear faces of the pin have been decorated with a combination of cast/pierced decoration and incised lines. This decoration is very detailed and the skill of the craftsman is clearly evident in the quality and balance of the artefact. The complete en…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E35784
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Inscribed gold finger ring with inlaid enamel panels and central semi-precious (possibly rock crystal) or glass stone setting. The ring dates to the late post-medieval or early modern period. It is inscribed with the date 1735 and is therefore not covered by either the Treasure Act 1996 or the Treasure Trove Laws as the ring is not more than 300 years old and that it cannot be proved to be buried with the intention of recovery. The finger ring is oval in plan and D shaped in cross section. The ring measures 22.8mm length and 21.5mm width, it is 3.4mm thick and weighs 3.73 grams. The e…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B9142A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type of Roman date (80-120 AD). The wings are incomplete having lost their pierced end caps. The axis bar and spring and pin are also lost present. The spring would have been held in place by an external cord which is fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of the brooch bow is hump like - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken rolled and eroded point on the lower bow below the mid-point. The catch…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston upon Weald Moors', grid reference and parish protected.