Record ID: HESH-A5C584
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy unknown artefact, most probably the terminal of a bracelet or armlet of early medieval date, probably 8th - 12th century (750-1100 AD) being Anglo-Scandinavian in design. The terminal is best described as being zoomorphic in style. The fragment measures 56.1mm length, is a maximum of 15.9mm wide and a maximum 11.2mm thick. It weighs 19.83 grams. The fragment is irregular in plan and profile expanding from a sub-triangular (D shaped) section. The internal edge has a very pronounced curve, whist the outer edge is more angular in nature. Th…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-05E163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (AD 1553-54) struck at the tower mint, London North 1960
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F0F027
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649), group E, anchor initial mark dating from AD 1628-9 struck at the Tower mint, London. North: 2229
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-52F433
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Carausius (AD 286-293), dating to the period c.AD 286-293 (Reece period 14). LEG II AVG reverse type depicting a Capricorn left. Mint of London. RIC V.2, p. 468, nos. 57-59.
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Saturday 10th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Under Penyard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6E9A82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377) dated to the pre-treaty period AD 1351-61. A more precise identification cannot be achieved due to the wear and condition of the coin. The external edge of the flan is feathered and the edge is folded. A pentangular shaped hole is present through the centre of the coin. The edges are slightly clipped. The record and coin have been discussed with Dr John Naylor (National Finds Advsior medieval coinage) who notes that: the central piercing is a a rather untidy looking hole so I can't imagine it's intended for adaptation, rather …
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DEB916
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain object of uncertain date - most probably made in the medieval or post medieval period (1200-1800). In form the artefact is similar to a thimble being a domed sheet of lead which has subsequently been crushed in the soil. The artefact is crudely decorated with a series of opposing triangular cut out shapes positioned irregular around the lower edge. The lower edge / base is decorated with incised / filed irregular sized dog-tooth pattern. At the top of the dome is the remains of an iron rivet. The artefact is a mid grey colour with a deep incised scar on the upper edge. No…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DE547F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, single loop buckle cast with an integral plate, dating from the medieval period c. AD 1250 - 1400. Only the plate remains as the frame of the buckle is lost due to old damage. In form the buckle is very small and would originally have had an oval frame. The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross ection. It is decorated with a series of three bosses seperated by double transverse ribs. Two of these bosses are pierece by iron headed rivets that would have attached the plate to the leather strap. There is no evidence of gilding, athoug…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DDA2DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the lower bow and foot of a cast copper alloy brooch most probably of Roman date (AD50-350). The alloy of the metal is relatively unusual seeming to be heavily leaded creating a very grey coloured alloy. The form of the brooch comprises an angular bow which has transverse ribs terminating in a large moulded D shaped bead from which an oval shaped foot descends. The reverse of the foot is flat and abraded but seems originally to have a small vertical rib that formed a slight catch plate. The upper bow and head of the brooch is lost. There is no evidence of an inlaid or …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DCEE83
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla broken into two non-conjoining parts dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The lower section of the flask and a small separate section of the neck of the vessel survive. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. It is at this point the flask is broken and the surface is patinated suggesting the damage is relatively old. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with cast design possibly a square topped heraldic shield which is filled with …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DC6E37
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large two faced lead token of probable later medieval or post medieval date (AD1200-1800). The token (or possibly a weight) is incomplete having lost a portion from movement within the ploughsoil. The token was originally circular in plan and has been cast within a two part mould. The upper face is decorated with a daisy wheel / flower formed of six oval shaped loops positioned evenly around a raised circular central boss. The daisy is enclosed within a double circular border, The reverse face is flat and poorly preserved - a single cast initial W is present. The token has a mid yel…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B5C14D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with an abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. All surfaces have a distinct filed surface. There is no evidence of an iron twanger, but there is a rectangular recess where it would have sat. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B58E6A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular guinea coin weight dating from the Post Medieval period, being used after 1773 until about 1800. The obverse is heavily eroded and the surface design is lost - originally it would have contained the weight of a full guinea being 5 penny weights and 6 grains or 5 penny weights and 8 grains. The reverse is inscribed GUINEAS / COINED / BEFORE / 1772 over four lines arranged vertically. The weight has a diameter of 20.4mm, and is 4.2mm thick. It has a mass of 6.40 grams. Information below taken from record: SWYOR-80FFA8 Around this time (17…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B48D7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver groat of Phillip and Mary (AD1554-8), initial mark: lis; struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1973
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B44F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark: eglantine (AD 1574-8), date above the shield on reverse that is heavily worn. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1998
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B386C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625) Second Bust - initial mark: Thistle, date above the shield on reverse - 1603. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 2075
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8C64DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Radiate of Probus (AD 276-282) - (Reece period 14). [MARS VICTOR] reverse type depicting Mars advancing right holding spear and trophy. Mint of Lyon.Coin shattered by movemnet in the soil - approximately 75% survives
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A9675A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete radiate of Probus (AD 276-82) possibly struck at the mint in Rome - reverse type Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Mint of Lugdunum Reece Period: 14 Obverse description: Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse inscription: IMP C PROBVS P [F AVG] Reverse description: Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand Reverse inscription: MA[RS VICTO]R Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock Weight: 1.7g Diameter: 20.1mm
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A9D6C9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-washed radiate of Probus (AD 276-82), dating to c. AD 282 (Reece Period 14). SALVS AVG reverse type, depicting Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand. Mint of Lyon, Ninth Series. RIC V, pt 2, p. 30, no. 123; Gloucester Hoard (CHRB XIII), p. 68, no. 971 (41 specimens), Bastien, Le monnayage de l'atelier to Lyon, AD 274-85, no. 392 Obverse description: Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse inscription: IMP C M AV[R P]ROBVS AVG …
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BE706C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Base silver radiate of Postumus (AD 260-9) (Reece Period 13), [PMM TR P IIII COS III P P], Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. Gaul, Princial Mint. Cunetio p. 144, cf. no. 2406. Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock Weight: 0.9g Diameter: 16.3mm
Created on: Friday 15th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-87A116
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete fragment of a two part carved stone mould for the production of a three dimensional lead alloy (pewter) miniature or toy of probable early post-medieval date (1500-1650). The mould is made from a relatively soft sedimentary rock, probably a calcareous mudstone (siltstone) dating from the Jurassic horizon. The mould has been shaped into an elongated sub-rectangular tablet, of which only the top 1/3 has been found. One face of the mould has been smoothed and polished; this face has had the intricate design carved into it. The other faces of the tablet are un-worked and have r…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2006
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton Bishop', grid reference and parish protected.