Record ID: WMID-CA0583
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and neck remains. One arm is present and the other is missing.  The ampulla is flasked shaped and has a semi-circular body with cresecent corners and a rectangular shaped neck that extends outwards from the centre of one side. The mouth of the neck is partially open and missing some of its edge. At the sides of the neck is one complete handle and two stubs for the missing handle.  The obverse has moulded decoration present, consist…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-00268B
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: MODERN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rectangular lead post medieval casting mould, the upper surface of which has the impressions of two latches, the hooks facing each other, with a shallow channel joining them. Each latch impression is approximately 35mm long, with a hook at one end and an eye at the other. The reverse surface and edges of the object are irregular and undecorated. The object has a grey patina. The object is 51.4mm long by 43.4mm wide and is 9.8mm thick. Its weight is 174.4g.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-356F21
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead-alloy mount of Post Medieval date, c. AD 1500-1700. The object consists of a sexfoil shaped flower on the left, and a horizonal S shape on the right. The flower has a moulded pellet at the centre and six curved petals. Some of the petals are missing their ends. To the right of the pellet where the seventh petal would be, instead is a curved piece of lead in the shape of a horizontal S. It has a moulded rib running through the centre of the shape and the sides sloped. It ends at a worn break. The edges of the S are decorated with a beaded border. The reverse i…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-34E376
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1500-1900. The weight is circular and has a thick raised rim  with a concentric groove. The front of the object has two concentric grooves and a central dimple. At 12 o'clock, there is a crown symbol, and a semi-circular outline underneath. At 6 o'clock, there is a upside down crowned X. The reverse is mostly flat, with a sub-circular central indention and 9 small circular indentations. The weight is green in colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: diameter 31.4mm, th…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F5199
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'pocket' sundial, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th centuries). The sundial is of the simple ring type and consists of a broad, flat, copper alloy ring. A central recessed groove runs around approximately half of the outer circumference of the band, and then is perforated around approximately half the remaining bands circumference. The exterior has two incised lines flanking the recessed groove. The sundial is a green and brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soi…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EF8A8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy thimble of the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800).  The object is now in two pieces, the body of the thimble and the dome of the thimble. The thimble body consists of a single curved sheet. The exterior sides are covered with circular indentations, which are in diagonal rows. The body is squashed and misshapen and is missing the majority of its base. What remains of the base, shows an unthickened rim which is decorated with a faint incised line border. The top of the dome also has the circular indentations. The underside of…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1FD754
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Post-Medieval trade weight dating to c. AD 1714-1830 (George I - IV) The weight is circular and has a raised lip. The front of the object has concentric grooves and a central dimple showing the object was lathe-turned. The reverse has a sub-circular indention. At 12 o'clock there is a crown symbol and the intials GR underneath, which makes it a Georgian provincial weight. Measurements: diameter 23.3mm, thickness 5.1mm, weight 12.3g Similar trade weights can be seen on the PAS Database at LEIC-A56FB9, which was found in Ashby-de-la-Zou…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1EF63A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped annular buckle of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650. The buckle consists of a sub-circular double looped frame with a narrow strap bar. The strap bar is slightly bent outwards. The frame and strap bar have bevelled edges and the left sides of the frame is slightly misshapen. The pin is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The reverse is flat and undecorated.  The buckle has a brown / green coloured patina.  Measurements: length 40.4mm, width 36.3mm, thickness 3.7mm, weight 4.8 grams Whitehead…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1EA351
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast lead-alloy (pewter) shoe or knee buckle of the Post Medieval Period (c. AD 1720-1790). The buckle is octangonal in plan and has a drilled frame for a seperate spindle. The spindle, chape and pin are missing. The buckle is convex, with the highest point at the centre of spindle. The outside edge of the buckle is decorated with a moulded border. a horizonal moulded line decorates the inside edges of where the spindle attachements are. The reverse is smooth and has no decoration.  The buckle has a silvered appearance with a slight green patina around the…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1D5D0A
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead/tin-alloy spoon bowl of Post Medieval date, circa AD 1750 - 1850.   The object consists of the bowl and partial handle. The bowl is oval in plan and slightly concave. It has become misshapen and flat in places. The stem has a sub-rectangular cross-section and terminates shortly after it extends from the bowl, into a worn break. hTe stem or handle joins onto the bowl in a sub circular drop shape. The oject is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.   It measures 62.6mm in length and 32.4mm maximum width. The widt…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1C8FFC
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spoon handle of Post Medieval date, circa AD 1600 - 1700.   The stem has a hexangonal cross-section and has a worn break at the terminal where the rest of the stem and bowl would have been. At the apex the handle curves outwards into a worn break. Given the shape of the break, the handle could have formed a trefid knop.  The object is grey in colour and has an even surface patina.  The object measures 61.9mm in length and 16mm maximum width. The width of the handle is 6.5mm and has a thickness of 3.5mm and …
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F4528D
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Post Medieval spherical bell dating to the 17th to 19th centuries.  The hollow bell comprises two hemispheres divided by a raised circumferential band. The upper hemisphere is plain with two sub circular or oval sound holes. Projecting from the top is a rectangular attachment loop with angled upper edge and a semi-circular, or arched, hole. One half of the lower hemisphere is decorated with a 'sunburst' motif radiating from a rectangular aperture. Both ends of the aperture have sub-circular terminal sound holes. The iron pe…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F10125
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable bell or other decorative furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is a conical shape with a narrowed top. It is hollow. At the top is a broken attachment point. The narrowed top is undecorated but the lower skirt bears foliate style decoration, with the inscription IHS appearing once. On the inside, it is concave, with a broken attachment point at the centre. It has a diameter of 52.1 mm and is 35.5 mm tall. The sides are 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 110.1 g. The artefact is a dull grey colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-02FB52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester derivative type, dating to circa AD 43-120. The brooch is broadly T-shaped with flattened wings. It is uncertain if the brooch would have had a spring or if it was a hinged variety. The bow is broadly traingular in form and is flattened at the top in profile as opposed to the Polden Hill types that are more hump like. The bow is broader where it extends from the head and narrows to a now damaged terminal.  The lower bow, foot and catchplate at the reverse are missing. There does not appear to be an…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-01E7F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy trumpet brooch, of Roman date circa AD 75 to 175. The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow and the pierced lug at the rear of the head. The foot, catch plate, spring mechanism and the pin are missing. The brooch is broadly an inverted 'L' shape in profile and the bow tapers from a flared head to a broken terminal below the central moulding. The head is oval in form. At the reverse of the head is a vertically placed lug that would have held the spring and pin. Located at approximately half way down the remaining length of t…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-0B4545
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval lead bullet. It is potentially 18th century in date. This is because it weighs 5.63g, which is roughly 81 bore. This would likely mean this is the bullet from a miniature pistol, potentially one meant for the use by women at close range. There do not seem to be any striations, and a small flatter section may simply have been the location of a sprue from casting rather than necessarily being evidence of firing damage.
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
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Record ID: BERK-841F8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Elizabeth I (AD1558-1603) Mint: London, Im. Unclear.
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: BERK-83E19A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of The Commonwealth of England (AD1649-1660) as North 2728, Mint: London, Dated AD1649-1660
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: BERK-6F1362
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles II (AD1660-1685) as North 2772, Im. Unclear, Mint: London, Dated AD1660-1662
Created on: Sunday 20th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: BERK-6EC292
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry VIII (AD1509-1547) as North 1812, Mint: Durham, Im: Star, Dated: AD1526-1544
Created on: Sunday 20th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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