Record ID: WREX-9CD0BD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of Elizabeth I of the sixth issue dating to 1582/3-83, initial mark is a bell. Obverse has the worn bust of the queen facing left with the legend [ELIZAB] D G ANG [FR] ET [HIB REGINA]. Reverse has a squared shield on long cross fourchée with the legend POSVI/[DEV] AD/I[VTOE/R] MEV. The coin appears to have been clipped. Diameter: 26.8mm; weight: 4.1g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-9CACE6
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square copper alloy uniface coin weight of the early post medieval period (1454-1460) struck in Burgundy by Philip the Good (Withers 2011, 52). The lion is seated and facing left, flanked by two columns and a beneath 2? Arches. There does not appear to be traces of any legend or letters. The reverse is plain. Length: 15.1mm; width: 14.5mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 3.5g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9B7E3B
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment from a pair of Post-Medieval copper alloy nut crackers likely dating to the later 18th century. The fragment consists of the upper part of one of originally two identical arms hinged together at the top. The hinge would have been held in pace with an axis bar which is now missing. The inside surface has four rows of triangular nicks designed to hold the nut securely. The outer surface, made up of five facets, is decorated with a floral design comprising 4 flowers on the central facet, with 3 further flowers on each of the flanking facets. These flowers are made up of a lar…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
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Record ID: WREX-9B1481
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Henry VI annulet issue minted at Calais and dating to 1422-30. Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing with the legend +[hEn]RIC DI GRA REX AnGL Z FR. Reverse has a long cross dividing the legends VIL/LA/CAL/IS and POSVI/DEVm/[A]DIVT/OREm. Diameter: 21.97mm; weight: 1.8g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
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Record ID: WREX-8698A6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with moulded decoration. The decoration on one side has a raised zigzag line creating triangular shapes, some of which contain pellets.The other side comprises a series of raised parallel bars from the central perforation to the outer rim of the whorl.The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.9mm. The surface of the whorl is slightly worn and has a powdery white patina. Diameter: 21.0mm; thickness: 10.9mm; weight: 18.9g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nevern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-865D56
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body with faint traces of possible moulded decoration. This decoration is very badly worn and it is not possible to determine what form it would have taken. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.3mm.The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Diameter: 15.93mm; thickness: 16.5mm; weight: 12.4g.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nevern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-F1478D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth 2011, Chap. 3, Part 3, Group 4.i, flat wing ends type) from 120-240 AD. In plan the brooch is almost T-shaped. The wings are semi-circular in cross section with a raised stop-ridge at either end. Each end has a V shaped groove around the hole for the copper alloy pin which hold a copper alloy spring in position. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. The bow is broken just below the mid-point. The bow is decorated with a moulded band comprising three raised par…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-0AACAB
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A group of five Roman denarii dating from c. 88‒138AD. These coins were found dispersed in the same area and probably represent a hoard 1. Complete coin. Trajan (103‒111 AD) Diam. 19.1mm; weight: 2.3g 2. Complete coin. Domitian (88 AD). Diam. 19.9mm; weight: 2.5g 3. Complete coin. Trajan (103‒111 AD). Diam. 18.0mm; weight: 2.5g 4. Complete coin. Trajan (c. 103‒111 AD). Diam. 18.8mm; weight: 2.1g 5. Coin fragment. Hadrian (AD 117‒138). Length: 12.2mm; width: 9.7mm; weight: 0.7g Discussion: The bust of Hadrian is late in style, suggesting a date after c. AD 1…
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-CA6315
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II class 10cf5b minted at Canterbury and dating to 1309-10.Obverse has the bust of the king facing and the legend +EDWARANGLDNShYB.The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarer and the legend, with incurved lettering, reading CIVI/TAS/CANTO[R]. Diameter: 18.27mm; weight: 1.3g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA5FAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II class 11b2 minted at Canterbury and dating to c.1312-14.The obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend [+EDW]ARANGL[DNShYB].The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend [C]I[VI/TA]S/CAN/TO[R]. Diameter: 18.66mm; weight: 1.3g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA5CC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II class 11a2 minted at London and dating to c.1311-12.Obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend +EDWARANGLDNShYB.The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Diameter: 15.76mm; weight: 0.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA59FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut halfpenny of King John most likely class 5b2, minted at Canterbury by an unknown moneyer dating to c.1205-07.Obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend hENRIC[VS R/EX].The reverse has a voided short cross with 4 pellets in each quarter and the legend [...]ON CAN[T]. Diameter: 18.42mm; weight: 0.6g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA54FB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. One face is stamped with the upper case letter E with serifs. The other face has a Roman numeral I and a Maltese cross motif. The object has a light grey. Diameter:23.06mm; thickness: 8.81mm; weight: 32.6g Reference: Biggs, N. & Withers, P. 2000 Lead Weights: The David Rogers Collection. The English Weights Series - 6. White House Publications & Galata Print ltd. Llanfyllin.
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA4FD5
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy button of Medieval to post-Medieval date (c.1300-1600). The head of the button circular and has been damaged, but may have been flat originally.The upper surface is decorated with relief-moulded ovals marking the quarters.On the reverse there is a casting seam which passes through a heavy, rectangular, loop. Diameter: 26.26mm; thickness: 11.31mm; weight: 15.5g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA4B12
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy toy miniature canon of late Post-Medieval date (17th-19th century). These models were produced as complete working models of their larger counterparts. This toy cannon comprises a circular barrel that tapers from bulbous knop (cascabel button) at one end, to the muzzle at the other. Two trunnions, which are round in section, project from a collar midway along the barrel. These would have enabled the piece to be elevated and mounted onto a wooden wheeled carriage such as that depicted in Bailey (1993), p.37, No. 12. The total width of the canon across the tru…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA46F9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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 9.46mm. Decorated on both sides with relief pellets and V shapes. The object is in a good condition and has a powdery white patina. Diameter: 30.73mm; thickness: 8.62mm; weight: 34.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA4206
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or tin-alloy object that appears to be a whistle and of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1600-c. 1800). The main body of the object is bottle shaped with a cylindrical neck and a short rounded body with an acorn shaped knop at the base. The upper cylindrical 'neck' is hollow inside and has a length of 17.9mm and an outer diameter of 14.9mm. On the inside of the object there is a solid 'floor' between the 'neck' and the 'flask' which gives the appearance that the 'flask' is solid. However, due to slight damage at the base, it is possible to confirm that it is hollow. At the rear,…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-CA06CC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sword belt fitting dating from the 17th century.The oval plate has a voided, curve-armed cross with a flower motif made up of 9 annulets at the centre.In the crescents formed by the cross are lines of larger annulets.At one end is a rounded pierced attachment-knop.This has a small projection and has 9 small ring and dot motifs around the hole. There is a slightly projecting ridged collar at the junction of the plate with the hook.There is a rivet hole near the collar which retains a separate copper-alloy rivet. For a published parallel see Read (2008) pg. 221, No. 79…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
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Record ID: WREX-C96F5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I of class 8b or 9a1 minted at London dating to c.1294-early 1300.The obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend +EDWRAN[GLDNS]hYB.The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend CIVI/TAS/LON/[DO]N. Diameter: 17.71mm; weight: 0.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C96A27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfpenny of Edward III of the third 'florin' coinage Withers type 12 dating 1344-51.The obverse has the bust of the king facing and the legend +E[DW]ARDVS REX. The reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend CIVI/[TAS]/LOn/Don. Diameter: 14.09mm; weight: 0.5g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C9661D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward I class 3d minted at London and dating to 1280.Obverse has the bust of the king facing and the legend +EDWR'ANGL'DNShYB.Reverse has a long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter and the legend CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Diameter: 19.01mm; weight: 1.3g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C96113
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Charles I of group D type 3a1 with the initial mark a crown dating to 1635-6.Obverse has the bust of the king facing left with II behind his head. The obv. legend reads CAROLVS [D] G M B[ FR ET H REX]. The reverse has an oval garnished shield with a crown over and the legend IVSTITA THRON[VM FIRMAT]. Diameter: 15.47; weight: 0.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C95C72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy token of Thomas Wynne, Surgeon of Caerwys dated 1668 or 1669 (see Boon 1973, 94, No. 23). The obverse has the initials T D M across the centre (the letter D being much smaller than the T and M). Above this is a letter W and below is the letter I. Both the W and I are flanked by two stars/flower motifs. Around the rim is the legend [THOM]AS WY[NNE] OF CARWIS. The reverse shows a pair of teeth flaking a trowel and the legend CHYRVRGEON HIS PENY [68 OR 69] this is normally followed by the date either 68 or 69, but in this instance the date is illegible. Diameter: 17.73mm;…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: WREX-C958CC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver button dating to the 18th or early 19th century, engraved with the owner's initials TO surrounded by a floral wreath.On the reverse is the lion hallmark for Birmingham, and the makers initials IS over IB.The attachment loop is missing. Diameter: 22.53mm; thickness: 1.07; weight: 4g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C953D9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Biconvex copper alloy button from the late 15th to 16th century.The button is undecorated apart from a small central pellet.The button has an integral shank with a circular perforation.The button has a dark olive green patina. See Read 2010, 64, No. 225 and Bailey 2016, 28, Figs. 7.23-7.30, for similar examples. Length: 15.95mm; length of shank only: 7mm; diameter 11.9mm; weight: 3.2g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C94DED
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval square copper alloy coin weight dating c1577-1603 produced in Antwerp by Hans Foncq. The obverse depicts a ship with the letter R next to the mast. This R indicates that the weight is to weigh a Rose noble or Ryal. The reverse depicts an upright right hand for Antwerp and flanked by the initials HF for Hans Foncq. There is a number 8 above the H which may indicate the date in the 1580s Length: 14.67mm; width: 14.38mm; thickness: 2.10mm; weight: 2.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C94827
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy composite strap end with an openwork panel most likely dating to the 15th century (c1400-1500AD). The object has a lyre-shaped terminal with incuse decoration. This is separated from the openwork panel below with a moulded projection.The openwork panel has a trefoil arch and divides into two prongs.The openwork section has incuse decoration. At the top of the openwork panel is a rivet, still in situ, that passes through the object (it is more obvious on the reverse).The back of the object is plain. The object is slightly bent and has a pitted surface. Len…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C940CE
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sword scabbard chape dating from the medieval period (c. AD 1400-1600).The chape is made up for four distinct sections comprising a rounded lower section with a knop terminal at the base, this section is decorated with a scallop shell design in the form of a series of radiating grooves.The section above this is a narrow undecorated band. Above this is an openwork section with poorly cast diagonal openings.The final, top section, of the chape is also plain and undecorated.For a similar example on the PAS database see GLO-D8EC4E. Length: 41.53mm; width: 25.99mm; thicknes…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
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Record ID: WREX-C9249E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a discoid weight with the Roman numeral I inscribed on one side only. Diameter: 26.69mm; thickness: 5.33mm; weight: 27.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-C910E3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1200-1500). The whorl is biconical in shape with moulded decoration on both sides. On both sides the decoration comprises raised zig-zag lines and apparently random placement of pellets. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 11mm Diameter: 28.22mm; thickness: 9.4mm; weight: 27.9g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C8E6B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy strap mount in the form of an acorn. Probably seventeenth century (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The front of the mount is divided into two.The upper half is plan and has a small knop at the apex.The lower half is decorated with incuse hatching to mimic the acorn seed.At the base of the object is a small projection representing the stalk.The rear of the object has two integral spikes face has the remains of two integral spikes.The object is in good condition with a mid to dark green patina. Length: 38.14mm; width: 19.76mm; thickness: 2.96mm; thickness (includi…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C8B2F7
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy hooked clasp of early post-medieval date (c. 1500-1600). Read's Class E, Type 3 (2008, pg 101, no. 382).The object has a circular head with an angled attachment loop.The hook is missing.The central circular head is openwork with 7 ovals, some of which are not completely open.In the centre is a heart motif. Length: 24.69mm; width: 19.57mm; thickness: 1.31mm; weight: 2g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-C89F4D
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy Post Medieval chafing dish handle (c.1450-1550) The handle has a sub-trapezoidal frame, with the short edge at the top, from which it would have been attached to the vessel, and a wider lower edge, shaped into a double arches with a central heart-shaped indent. The sides of the handles are bevelled. The attachment lug is missing. The surface of the handle is slightly pitted with a dark brown patina Length: 49.62mm; width: 44.14mm; thickness: 4.02mm; weight: 14.7g
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: WREX-C7F53A
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy, possibly La Tène type, dagger or sword chape dating to the Early Iron Age (800-300 BC). The chape is anchor-shaped and consists of a rectangular (oval in section) central section which narrows. From this project two curving and tapering arms which create the anchor shape. These arms terminate in a circular bulbous projection, which have a slight indentation on one side only. The terminals are attached to the main body of the object by a small strip of copper alloy.There are traces of moulded decoration on the central part of the chape.Down the centre of this is a line…
Created on: Monday 15th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
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Record ID: WREX-788FF9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy roman Trumpet brooch, c. 1st century AD. (c.75 - 175 AD). The fragment consists of the flared 'trumpet' head of the brooch and part of the bow. The hinge mechanism, pin and catchplate are missing. The head has crescent shaped cells for coloured enamel.A very tiny piece of blue enamel survives in one of these. There is a mid-bow knob which appears to be decorated with the acanthus motif common to this type of brooch.The surface of the brooch is abraded with a pale green patina. Length: 25.99mm; width: 10.92mm; thickness: 7.53mm; weight: 6.8g
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-788028
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval zoomorphic stirrup terminal dating to the 11th century. A cast copper alloy, hollow backed terminal with a supporting ledge. It is in the form of a beast's head with large protruding eyes and a snub-nosed muzzle. The object is heavily corroded but the body appears to have been decorated to mimic scales. The back of the terminal is hollow and retains traces of the iron solder used to attach it to the end of the stirrup arm. This example is similar to those illustrated in figure 2 of David William's Datasheet on these objects (Williams, 1997, Stirrup Terminals, Datashe…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
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Record ID: WREX-78598C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702)of unknown bust type. The obverse has the bust of the king facing right with the legend GVLIELMVS III [DEI ]GR. The reverse has crowned cruciform shields with crowns and the legend [MAG] BR [FRA ET HIB REX]. The coin appears to have been bent into a very slight S shape, possibly as a love token. Diameter: 20.45mm; weight: 2.2g
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-781CE7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy escutcheon in the form of a human head of possible Iron Age or Roman date (c.100BC to 100AD). The face has distinctive lentoid eyes and a simple nose, with a short straight cut line for the mouth. There are also faint traces of mould line suggesting a hairline across the forehead and down the sides of the face.The back of the object is flat. Prof Martin Henig (pers comm) suggests this may be an applique from a bucket or similar. See NCL-41DE75 for a similar example. Length: 21.79mm; width: 15.25mm; thickness: 15.05mm; weight: 16.9g
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-775F56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut halfpenny of Henry III class 3b minted at Ilchester by Huge, dating 1249. The obverse has the bust of the king facing with the legend [hENRI]CVS REX [III]. On the reverse there is a voided short cross with 3 pellets in each quarter. The moneyers name is not present but the legend positioning points to Huge, Ilchester is in full.The legend would read [HVG/EON/]IVE/LE[C]. Diameter: 17.09mm; weight: 0.7g
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-7742F1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to early post-medieval date (c. 1300-1500). The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation, the internal diameter of which is 7mm. Only one face is decorated with moulded lines some of which appear to be curved resembling possible letters. This possible lettering appears to have no pattern and is indecipherable and may form a runic or psudo-runic script. If not entirely fictional and imitative, it is possible that the runes may relate to an individual's name, or perhaps are a religious inscription. However it may be that th…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
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Record ID: WREX-E4B61E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Hiberno Norse strap end (Thomas Class F) double sided with a perforated roundel dating 9th-10th century and likely to have been produced in Dublin (Thomas pers comm). The object is broadly rectangular but tapers at one end. The decoration comprises a roundel at the tapered end with a circular perforation. Running the length of the object is a panel of interlace. See Thomas 2004, 5 No. 33 for a very similar object. Also, LANCUM-2AD712 and NMS-627136 on the PAS database. Length: 48.27mm; width: 13.35mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 5.1g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwersyllt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E4B609
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary forgery of a George III half spade guinea. Diameter: 23.4mm; weight: 2.3g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwersyllt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E4A4D2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 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 9.2mm.One surface of the whorl is decorated in relief with ring and dots separated by pairs of vertical lines. The other side is decorated in relief with crossed lines creating triangular shapes and vertical lines. The object is in a good condition and has a powdery white patina. Diameter: 23.5mm; thickness: 14.2mm; weight: 32.1g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwersyllt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E474FD
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead gaming piece or token most likely post medieval c.1500-1850. The token has a low-relief image of a hare or rabbit. The reverse is plain. The object has a powdery-white patina. Diameter: 18.33mm; thickness: 1.81mm; weight: 3.3g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bronington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E44DE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Elizabeth I of the second (recoinage) issue, initial mark is a cross crosslet on the reverse dating to 1560-61.The obverse legend is illegible but would have read [ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA].Part of a squared shield is visible on the reverse with the legend +POSVI [DEV ADIVTOREM MEV]. Diameter: 21.9mm; weight: 0.8g.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bronington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E41008
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period AD 36-37 (Reece period 1).Obverse has a laureate head facing right with the legend [...]-AVG F.The reverse has a female seated figure facing right, holding long vertical spear in right hand, branch in left, on chair with ornamented legs. The legend reads [PON]TIF-MAXIM.Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30. Diameter: 18.86mm; thickness: 2.10mm; weight: 2.5g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bronington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E25770
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Roman date (AD75-120), most likely a hinged colchester derivative.The wings are cylindrical. The pin and catch plate are missing. The axial bar appears to still be in place and is encased within the head. The surface of the brooch is slightly pitted with a dark brown patina and appears to be undecorated. Length: 51.81mm; width: 25.35mm; thickness of bow: 9.92mm; weight: 34.6g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abenbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E20626
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver double petard of Charles the Bold of Burgundy dating 1467-1477.The obverse has a squared shield of Burgundy with a rampant lion at the centre and the legend +KAROLVS DEI GRA DVX BVRG CO FLA translating to Charles, by the grace of God Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders.The reverse has ornate short cross fleury expanded in the centre to contain a fleur de lys and the legend +SIT NOmEN DOmINI BENEDICTVm, which translates to May the Name of the Lord be Blessed. Diameter: 25.95mm; weight: 2.8g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abenbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E1E29D
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval square copper alloy coin weight dating c1577-1603 produced in Antwerp by Hans Foncq.The obverse depicts a ship with rose, with the letter R next to the mast.This R indicates that the weight is to weigh a Rose noble or Ryal.The reverse depicts an upright right hand for Antwerp and flanked by the initials HF for Hans Foncq.There is a number 4 above the F which may indicate the date (possibly 1584 or 1594). Length: 15.78mm; width: 14.98mm; thickness: 2.13mm; weight: 3.1g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E1D54D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fragment of a spur buckle with integral plate c.1250-1400.The loop of the copper alloy pin remains and is attached to the remains of the strap bar. Next to this is a small rivet hole (the rivet is missing).For similar, more complete examples, see IOW-DA2B09 and LIN-F33CB9. Length: 26.17mm; width: 10.68mm; thickness: 3.55mm; weight: 2.2g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E1CDF5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) dating of probably post-medieval date (c.1500-1700).The object is circular in plan with four projection knops at the cardinal points.There are four perforations at the centre creating an openwork pattern in the form of a cross.Around the outer edge is a row of raised pellets.At the centre is a single large pellet.The reverse is plain but has the remains of two projection, presumably for attachment. Length: 22.46mm; width: 22.69mm; thickness: 1.97mm; weight: 2.1g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E1C2F4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) dating of probably post-medieval date (c.1500-1700).The object is circular in plan and domed in section.The design comprises three concentric rings rising to form the dome.The reverse of the object is hollow with two projecting spikes on the outer edge. Diameter: 16.6mm; thickness (excluding pins):5.59mm; weight: 2.7g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E1BB61
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) dating of probably post-medieval date (c.1500-1700).The object has a circular central perforation but with a squared bevelled edge. Above the perforation is a tri-lobbed projection.Below the perforation the object tapers to a less well defined 5-lobed projection.On the reverse are two projection spikes. For a similar example see HESH-34A392. Length: 22.17mm; width: 10.46mm; thickness: 1.51mm; weight: 1.4g.
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E19E4C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of uncertain date. The object appears to to depict the eyes and snout of an animal. The back of the object is slightly hollow. The lentoid eyes lead to the suggestion that it could be the snout from a bulls head bucket mount dating from the Late Iron Age to Roman dating, circa 1st - century BC to 1st century AD. Length: 16.1mm; width: 9.89mm; thickness: 4.73mm; weight: 1.9g
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E17823
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Medieval copper alloy single loop sub-triangular buckle c1250-1400. The outer edge of the look is expanded and terminates in a trefoil shaped moulding. There is a narrowed and offset strap bar. The top surface of the buckle is decorated with and has a notch for the pin to rest in. The back of the brooch is plain . The pin is a strip of copper bent round the strap bar, the tip of the pin is missing. The buckle is well preserved and has a dark green patina. For similar examples see Whitehead (2016) pg. 24, No. 112. Length: 25.19mm; width: 35.99mm; thickness: 3.…
Created on: Thursday 4th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.