Record ID: WMID-776BA1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper-alloy composite strap end of Medieval date, circa AD 1300-1500. The object is broadly tongue shaped with a broader upper edge that narrows to a rounded knop terminal. The object comprises of a strap end that has a sheet spacer occupying its whole width. The plates have riveted together. There is a separate central circular copper-alloy rivet with a flattened round head at the attachment end which has been placed off centre. The upper part of the strap end is an inverted triangle. This narrows to a rounded knop. Above which at the neck there is a curved …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-77F1F9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Early Roman copper-alloy pin from a buckle dating to circa AD 43-100. The object consists of a central stem with from which there are two upward curving arms terminating with a zoomorphic head. The central stem would presumably once have been perforated at the upper terminal however this detail is now lost. The head terminals face the central stem and have open mouths. There are incised eyes and ears featured. The object has a brown coloured patina across all surfaces. There is a comparative pin recorded on the PAS database; (BH-D52892) discovered in Buckinghams…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-782030
Object type: EAR RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy probable Roman ear-ring ring, dating to the period circa AD 43-400. The object is circular and forms an incomplete hoop which has a sub-oval cross-section. The terminals are narrowed and pointed. The ends almost meet and are slightly angled away from each other. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina across all surfaces with a small trace of gilding. Objects of this shape are quite common finds from Roman contexts and are usually interpreted as earrings (Allason-Jones "Ear-Rings in Roman Britain", this is interpreted as Type 1 common from 1st to the 4th centur…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-787250
Object type: BELL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper-alloy clapper bell of possible Roman or Early Medieval date (c. AD 43-1100). The bell is incomplete as the clapper is missing. th eobject is conical in form with sides that flare out from the apex. At the upper edge is an intergral suspension loop that has a circular perforation. The suspension loop is angular and broadly lozenge shaped in form. The bell is undecorated and has a mid-green coloured patina. It has been flattened and the rim has suffered some damage, probably from th eplough soil. There are several bells to be found on the PAS database with …
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-1C40D0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and damaged copper-alloy bead of possible unknown date, possibly dating from Bronze Age to Roman date (c. 2400 BC-c. AD 410). This bead is circular in plan and has a central sub-circular perforation. The internal edges of the perforation are bevelled. The bead has a brown coloured patina and area where the original surface has been damaged. Similar beads are recorded on the PAS database with a variety of date ranges suggested, cf. LEIC-3641F5, SOM-DA2D9C, IOW-04D9D1.The patina of this object might suggest a Bronze Age date, however other comparisons date to th…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-1F9264
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Henry II (AD 1154-1189) dating to AD 1180-1185. minted by Pieres M in London. North (1991) No. 963.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-216C83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Medieval halfpenny of Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Minted in London. North (1991) No. 1411, Class F. Withers Type 10. Annulet to right of bust and trefoil to the left.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B33044
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead, or lead alloy, spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular. There is a circular perforation which is 8.9 mm diameter which is located in the centre of the whorl. Both faces of the object are very worn so it is difficult to establish if there was originally any decoration. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are a light cream colour. The faces are uneven, possibly due to damage in the plough soil. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and decorated examples are thought to date to the medieval to post-me…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-8ECBB1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A Post-Medieval gold posy ring, inscribed in italic script with In thee I find content of mind on the inside of the hoop, this is followed by a makers mark, possibly J or IM. In cross-section, the hoop is D-shaped with a bevelled internal edge. The outside of the hoop is convex. Dimensions: The finger ring measures 22.9 mm in dimeter, 4.1 mm in thickness and weighs 7.3 grams. Discussion: Another finger ring with the same inscription has previously recorded on the PAS database, (HAMP-353647) discovered in the South East. It was suggested it was not old enough to …
Created on: Friday 12th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-49F4ED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type, of Roman date (AD 80-400). The axis bar and spring mechanism appear intact although they are heavily corroded. The pin is missing. The wings are cylindrical in plan with wing / end caps intact. Three of the spring coils are visible at the reverse. The bow is broad where it meets the wings it then tapers to a rounded knop foot. At the reverse of the brooch the catchplate is damaged and is broadly triangular in profile. The ends of the wings are decorated with a vertical incision and an adjacent rib in light…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-499DF6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Late Iron Age/ Early Roman simple one-piece or Nauheim derivative type brooch dating to circa BC 100-AD 43 The pin is missing and some of the curls of the spring along with the catchplate. The head consists of two spring coils extending into the cord above, it is possibly missing two further coils that would have extended into the pin on the other side of the head. The top of the bow extends forward from the coils at an angle of 90 degrees. In profile the bow is broadly 'C' shaped. The lower half of the bow is slightly broader than the upper half. Th…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-49B76E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy two part brooch of colchester derivative circa AD 25-60. The brooch is incomplete and consists of the wings which are semi-circular in form. The bow is a seperate piece that has been riveted to the centre of the wings. The rivet can be seen at the reverse. The bow is a circular tube in form that tapers to a broken point. At the upper edge the bow has a flat edged terminal. The sping and pin mechanism are missing. The catchplate is also damaged and incomplete. The decoration consist of four raised circular pellets that have been riveted through the wings and th…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-C42AE9
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy bag seals dating from the Post-medieval or early Modern period, circa AD 1700-1900. One seal depicts a cow and calf on the front and a monograph on the reverse. It measures 13.8 mm in length, 13 mm in width, 2.6 mm in thickness and weighs 3.2 grams. There are parallels recorded on the PAS database; NMS-F725B4 was discovered in Norfolk. The other is slightly worn but appears to have the same design. It measures 18.1 mm in length, 12.6 mm in width, 8.6 mm in thickness and weighs 4 grams.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C4AEC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (AD1312-1377). fourth coinage of the pre-treaty period, dating to AD 1361-1363. The reverse terminates with GLRIA in the legend. This should read: GLORIA.North (1991) No. 1224.
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-1E3407
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy pin with zoomorphic terminal dating from the Early Medieval period, circa AD 700-800. The pin is complete, with a long tapering shaft with a pierced terminal, possibly in the form of a boar or bear with a rounded ear and long pointed snout. The head is flat and shows the animal in profile. The head is tilted back slightly with one of the upper corners containing the ear and the opposing corner with the snout. Next to the ear is a circular indentation to represent the eye. A closed mouth is represented in the form of a rounded lower mouth and indention above. The head…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B26E39
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, Group 4b, c.f. Mackreth Type 4b, Plate 46, AD c. 75-400. The axis bar and spring mechanism are almost complete, only the length of spring that passes above the coil and is held in place by a perforated lug is missing. The pin is also missing. The wings are cylindrical in plan with wing / end caps intact and the axis bar is visible as it has pierced the wing caps. The bow is hump like and is rounded at the upper section as it meets the wings. At the reverse of the head is the spring mechanism…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B208B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill type CD PH 4. i2 type of Roman date (AD 120-240). The axis bar and spring mechanism are missing, along with the pin and catchplate. The wings are semi-cylindrical in plan with wing / end caps intact and the remains of the axis bar that have pierced the wing caps. The bow head is slightly concave at the upper section as it joins the head of the brooch. At the reverse of the head is a rectangular slot that would have held the spring mechanism. The wing caps are decorated with a vertical rib at either end. At the hea…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B34C93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman trumpet brooch of Bayley and Butcher 2000, Group B/C. It consists of a fragment of the bow. The head, lower bow and catchplate are missing. The bow is decorated at the upper section by three moulded horizontal ribs. The reverse of the bow is flat apart from the broadly triangular in profile remains of the catchplate. The object has a dark green coloured patina across all surfaces. The fragment measures 39.2 mm in length, 6.8 mm in width, 6.4 mm in thickness and weighs 4.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd August 2022
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