Record ID: WREX-598CD3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy coin, probably a sestertius and possibly of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period c.AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a standing figure? Mint of Rome. Measurements: Diameter: 28.9mm; Thickness: 2.8mm; Weight: 12.00g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5978AD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II or Lucilla, dating to the period c.AD 161-180 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure left, possibly holding a patera? Mint of Rome Measurements: Diameter: 30.0mm Thickness: 3.7mm; Weight: 18.41g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-596173
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear type, possibly Hadrian (AD 117-138) and dating to the period c.AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Reverse type depicting unclear seated figure left. Mint of Rome.  Measurement: Diameter: 27.4; Thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 15.31g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5940FB
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron steelyard weight of probable Roman date (c. 43 - 410AD). The weight is pear shaped in profile and circular in plan with traces of an iron core visible at  the top of the weight. The object shows post depositional damage. The object has a powdery white patina. Measurements: Height: 51mm: Diameter: 40.4mm; Weight: 463g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-593385
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete circular lead hem weight. Dating from the late 18th to early 20th century. The weight has a sunken round central panel on both side, containing two stitching holes. The weight has a dull grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 24.1mm; Thickness: 5.2mm; Weight: 18.62g
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-592301
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead-alloy weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. Neither face is decorated. The object has a white/grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 27.5mm; Thickness: 10.8mm; Weight: 61.39g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58E41B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.3mm. The object is crudely made with, what appears to be, a run of lead alloy on one face. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 36.4mm; Thickness: 9.5mm; Internal diameter: 7.3mm; Weight: 44.12g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58D843
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 6.0mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 19.5mm; Thickness: 6.6mm; Internal diameter: 6.0mm; Weight: 15.99g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58BC28
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date, but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.4mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements Diameter: 22.5mm; Thickness: 5.8mm; Internal diameter: 9.4mm; Weight: 16.75g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58AE71
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of uncertain date, but probably 1300-1500AD. The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.5mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: Diameter: 25.3mm; Thickness: 7.8mm; Internal diameter: 8.5mm; Weight: 26.49g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-589F61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines and shapes which may represent pseudo-script, or some form of illegible inscription. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.0 mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 27.3mm; Thickness: 11.4mm; Internal diameter: 8.0mm; Weight: 33.74g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5890E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body. There is faint evidence of decoration on both faces, but it is too worn to distinguish the detail. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.8mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.3mm; Thickness: 10.3mm; Internal diameter: 9.8mm; Weight: 20.38g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-58859D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of loops, each containing a pellet. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.9mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.8mm; Thickness: 11.1mm; Internal Diameter: 8.9mm; Weight 21.88g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5876A9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on one face with a series of raised lines, radiating out from the central perforation on one side. On the other the lines terminate with a pellet. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9.5mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 21.8mm; Thickness: 11.5mm; Internal diameter: 9.5mm; Weight: 18.08g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5862C2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that is decorated on both faces with a series of raised lines. On one face the lines form triangular shapes. On the other face, the lines radiate out directly from the central perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10.6mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: Diameter: 22.9mm; Thickness 12.5; Internal diameter: 10.6mm; Weight 19.64g.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rossett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-9DC990
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy unlooped palstave and dates to the first phase of the Middle Bronze Age (MBA I) 1450-1250 BC specifically within the Acton Park II and Taunton metalworking assemblages (Needham Period 5.  It is an early or primary palstave of Group I - shield patterned type. The palstave has a triangular shaped blade in plan with a rectangular septum and straight-sided open flanges for hafting. The butt of the object is complete and measures 24mm in width. Beneath the stop-ridge is a shield shaped hollow, this is visible on both faces. The blade of th…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfechain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-884AA8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy gilt mount, of unknown use, although possible from harness c. 1075-1200AD. Rectangular with an arched upper edge, decorated with two crouching animals either side of a tree of life motif, in relief.  The relief decoration has been worn but gilding remains on the ground.   On the reverse there is the remains of a possible angled flange at the base and an integral rivet (20.4mm in length). Mounts of this type are discussed in Rogerson and Ashley (2017, 412) who have identified this as a Type I, characterised by an integral rivet and a gilded front fa…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-31C07A
Object type: SICKLE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Bronze Age to early Iron Age copper-alloy socketed sickle, dating to c. 850 - 600 BC. Ewart Park / Llyn Fawr phase. The blade of the sickle is broken complete, fragments of the blade edge are missing at the point of the break. The socketed sickle has a double edged crescentic blade with a broad central midrib. The blad has bevelled edges that taper to thin edges.  The tipe of the blad is rounded where the two edges meet The socket is integrally cast, it is sub-conical tapering from the open mouth to the top and is hollow throughout,…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanelidan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7690AC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy standing weight of unknown date, but likely to be medieval to post-medieval (AD 1300-1700). The weight is a triangular prism form. The sides of the weight flare to a broadly flat rectangular base. The circular hole at the top of the weight, slightly off centre, with a diameter of  a maximum diameter of 2.8mm. Weights can be difficult to date accurately due to the fact that their form has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times. They illustrate similar…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Efenechtyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-75B89B
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Roman button and loop fastener of Wild Class VIb, dating from the 2nd century AD. The button and loop fastener has an undecorated square head, plain apart from an incised single line border. An integrally cast circular cross-sectioned shank extends at nearly 90 degrees from the back of the top of the head. The shank bends at approximately 90 degrees and splits into two arms to form a triangular attachment loop. The fastener has a light green patina. Measurements: Length: 33.7mm; width: 24.8mm; thickness (inc. shank): 13.5mm; head length: 25.8mm; head…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Efenechtyd', grid reference and parish protected.