Record ID: WREX-9B19C9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible terminal from a penannular brooch of Early Medieval date (410-849). The terminal is circular with the broken stub of the hoop on one side.The object is plain and undecorated on the reverse, but the obverse has a chip-carved interlaced design enclosed within two raised circles - the inner circle being plain; the outer circle being segmented. The broken stub is also decorated with two raised lines either side of a short segmented line that tapers to a point close to the break. A similar object is recorded on the database, see NMGW-A1B4C5. Length: 26.02mm; width: 21.65mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-09E8FB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vesica (pointed oval) shaped medieval ecclesiastical seal matrix, dating to the late 15th/early 16th century (c1450-1520). The object depicts an elaborate shrine inside which is a standing figure. This figure appears to be a man and may represent a bishop. There is a very faint vertical line on the figures right but it is unclear if this was intended to represent a staff, or possibly a crozier, or if this line is simply a corrosion pattern. Beneath this possible bishop is a smaller kneeling figure in the act of prayer. Around the edge of the seal is an inscription…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-F4BC57
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy, late Iron Age or early Roman, escutcheon or mount in the form of a swan or goose head. The object comprises a ring that is 25mm in diameter, 5.27mm thick with an internal diameter of 15.4mm.The mount takes the form of a swan or goose-head with the neck curved to create the loop from which the ring hangs.The bill of the bird rests on its "breast" which is crudely decorated with 4 parallel, V-shaped grooves. Total length (of both elements) 48mm; width of mount 11.44mm; thickness of mount 16.04mm.The object weighs: 20.2g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0CE4BB
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting, most likely a slider, probably dating from the post-medieval period (1550-1700).The object is similar to a buckle with a square frame with two large rounded lobes on each side and smaller rounded lobes on each corner. The strap bar steps back away from the frame. There is traces of a coating on the surface, possibly tinning. Length:36.48mm; width: 36.47mm; thickness of frame: 3mm; thickness including bar: 10.13mm; weight: 12.9g
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0CD0A9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy spectacle buckle with moulded floral decoration on the loops, c1550-1650. There are moulded trefoil knops on the outer edge of each loop and also at both ends of the strap bar. The pin is missing. There is traces of black lacquer. Similar examples illustrated by Whitehead (2016, 65, nos. 403 and 404). Length: 29.5mm; width: 27.3mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 3.7g
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penyffordd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0CAF4D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl, probably dating from the late medieval to early post medieval period (c AD 1300-1500). It is bi-conical, with a circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.11mm. one surface of the whorl has a series of lines radiating out from the central perforation towards the outer edge. Between each line is a raised pellet.The other side is badly worn but also appears to be decorated with lines and pellets. The object is in fair condition and has a powdery white patina. Diameter: 24mm; thickness: 11.5mm; weight: 22.7g
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llangollen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0C7635
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Charles I dated 1636-1638. Group E, type 4.2 with single arched crown.Obv. crowned bust left with large VI behind the bust. Fifth (Aberystwyth) bust with legend CAROLVS D G MA' BR' FR' ET HI' REX with tun initial mark. Rev. Squared shield over cross pattee Moline with the legend CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO with tun initial mark. S33 North (1991, 161) No. 2243 Diameter: 24.93mm; weight: 2.8g
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-DD1D21
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Clay tobacco pipe of c1660-1680. Broseley style Type 2A bowl (Higgins 1987) with relief stamped maker's mark reading DB. The bowl is very battered and abraded from having been in the plough soil, so it is not possible to say if had been burnished originally, although it is mostly likely it would have been. Traces of milling survive around the rim. The stem bore measures 8/64" inch. Height: 41.22mm; width: 18.97mm; thickness: 17.50mm; weight: 9.8g Reference: Higgins D A, 1987, The Interpretation and Regional Study of Clay Tobacco Pipes: A Case Study of the Broseley District, doctora…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-CD587E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of Elizabeth I, third issue (1583-1603).Obverse has the crowned bust of the queen facing left with the legend ELIZAB D G ANG FR' ETHIB' REGI with an escallop initial mark for 1584/5-1587. The reverse has a square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend POSVI DEV' ADIVTOREM MEV' with an escallop initial mark.See North 1991, 136 No. 2014. Diameter: 32.02mm; weight: 6g
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-CD1F9E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of George III dated 1816.The coin has a milled edge and on the obv. the laureate head of the king facing right with the date 1816 below.The legend reads GEORG.III D:G:BRIT:REX:F:D:.The rev. has a crowned shield in a garter. See Spink 2013, pg 425 No. 3791. Diameter: 19.49mm; weight: 2.8g
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-CBF245
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Vespasian (AD 69-79), dating to AD 69-70 (Reece Period 4). Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, Laureate head right. Reverse: IVDAEA, captive or Judaea, facing right, seated beneath a trophy of arms. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed), p. 58, no. 2. This commemorates the initial victory over the Jewish rebels in Judaea. Diameter: 17.08mm; weight: 2.8g
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-CB817D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the Valens (AD 364-78); mint of Lugdunum, AD 364-7.On the obverse bust of emperor wearing a pearl diadem; draped and cuirassed, with the legend D N VALEN - S P F AVG.On the reverse the emperor advancing right, holding a standard and dragging a captive.The legend reads GLORIA ROMANORVM. Diameter: 16.84mm; weight: 1.6g
Created on: Monday 17th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-78984E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold half guinea of George II (old head) dated 1759. Obv. has laureate bust of king facing left with the legend GEORGVS II DEI GRATIA.The obv. is slightly worn. Rev. has the crowned shield of arms with the legend a M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E 1759. See Spink 2013, pg 399 No. 3685. Diameter: 21.46mm; weight: 4.1g
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E67A44
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward III pre-treaty series E most likely of the London mint, dating to 1355/56. Obv. has head of the king facing and the legend +E[DWARD R]EX A[NGLIE]. Rev. has long cross, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend CIVI]/T[AS/...]. Diameter: 17.00mm; weight: 0.8g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E673C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward IV with possible trefoils by bust type VIII minted at York, date is 1467-8. Obv. has head of king facing with the legend E[DWARD DI GRA REX AnGL]. Rev. has a long cross with quatrefoil at the centre. The legend reads [CIVI/TA]S/[EBO/RACI]. Diameter: 15.94mm; weight: 0.6g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E66AB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry III class 8b-c minted by Iohan of Canterbury dating to 1242-47. Obv has head of the king facing with the legend hENRICVS R/[EX] with a pellet stop after hENRICVS. Rev. has a voided short cross with 4 pellets in each quarter and the legend +IOh[AN] ON [C]ANT. Diameter: 17.51mm; weight: 1.1g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E65C08
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy jug lid of Roman date (100-300 AD). The lid is heart shaped in plan, with two cast projections on the upper side. One of these projections is on top of the lid and is rectangular. The conical, vertical, projection from this provides a method of opening the lid. The second projection is from the edge of the lid and would original have formed part of a hinge. An example from Lincolnshire (LIN-6C2E02) clearly has part of a loop surviving at this point, but that is missing on this example from Shropshire. The underside of the lid is plain and undecorated. Length (incl…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E64E9C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spearhead, of Middle to Late Bronze Age dating (1500 BC to 700 BC). The spearhead fragment consists of the upper part of the spear and is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with a distinct bi-convex shaped cross section. socket is circular in shape. At the break the socket has an internal diameter of 8,36mm and a depth of 17mm. The blade (sides) and tip of the spearhead are heavily abraded. The spearhead is a mid green colour. Some of the original surface finish remains. Length: 47.55mm; max. width: 18.50mm; max. thickness: 11.06mm; w…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E64292
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy sword-belt hanger from the post-medieval period (c1550-1650). The object would have been shield-shaped when complete (see NML-383397). It has an integrally cast, forward-facing, suspension loop. There is one, of possibly 3, rivet holes surviving. The plate is decorated with moulded design of tendrils and leaves. The back of the plate is undecorated. The object has a pale green patina with traces of possible tinning. Length: 37.14mm; width: 25.34mm: thickness of plate: 1.46mm; thickness of suspension loop: 2.92mm; weight: 5.1g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E6389A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy Hod Hill type brooch dating to the late Iron Age or early Roman Period (c43-75 AD). The tab projecting from the upper edge of the head has been rolled in order to form a hollow cylinder through which the axis bar would have fitted. The bar is missing but the central slot for the pin is still visible. The headplate, which is sub rectangular in shape, is decorated with three vertical, parallel grooves. Either side of the head are two short, projecting lugs. The lower part of the brooch is missing. The back of the object is flat and undecorated. For a very…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Atcham', grid reference and parish protected.