Record ID: HESH-2BFA86
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large flint flake, with evidence of secondary working / retouch, probably dating to the later (upper) Palaeolithic period (40,000 -8,300 BC). The flake is irregular in both plan and profile. The ventral (reverse) face of the flake exhibits a small bulb of percussion; however, the wave like ripples from the blow cannot be seen. Above the bulb of percussion is a small striking platform. The dorsal (upper) face has also a number of scars where flakes have been removed. This has left the body of the flint flake with several dish-like scars. The dorsal also has two areas of cortex (the ou…
Created on: Friday 16th December 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-744461
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete copper-alloy head-dress pin or 'bodkin' of post-medieval date (1600-1650 AD). The pin is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile, with an irregular cross-section. The lower part of the pin is missing due to an old break. The pin measures 48.3mm length, 5.5mm width, is 2.4mm thick, and weighs 3.35 grams. The front and rear faces of the pin have been decorated with a combination of cast/pierced decoration and incised lines. This decoration is very detailed and the skill of the craftsman is clearly evident in the quality and balance of the artefact. The complete en…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: HESH-72EA97
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1500-1650). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled corners) in plan with a central bar to which the pin (not present) would have fitted. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops. The buckle measures 21.7mm long, 16.1mm wide and is 2.9mm thick. It weighs 1.52 grams. The buckle is a light - mid green colour with a broken and uneven patina that covers all surfaces. The majority of this patina has been chipped …
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-72AD97
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three body sherds of unglazed earthenware pottery probably dating form the medieval period (1350 – 1500). It is likely that these sherds are from three separate domestic storage or cooking vessel. The fabric of all three the sherds is relatively hard earthenware with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit, quartz, and burnt pottery inclusions. The fabric colour of the sherds ranges from mid to dark grey. The inner and outer colours of these sherds also vary from a light buff coloured grey to a white grey colour. This two-tone effect has been caused by low temperatures within …
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-895674
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token, probably dating to the 16th/ 17th century AD (diameter: 23.5mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 8.57g). The token is only decorated on one side with a six-pointed star with one pellet between each arm. The artefact is in a slightly worn but fair condition.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd Aston and Woodcote', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-208144
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy signet ring, dating to the 15th century AD (outside diameter of loop: 26mm; thickness of loop at thinnest point: 3mm; length of bezel: 11.5mm; width of bezel: 9.5mm; weight: 7.05g). The ring has an octagonal and slightly rounded bezel with a probable initial letter 'R' in high relief. The semi-circular D-sectioned hoop rises to the bezel with anhular side arms. The ring is in a slightly worn but fair condition with a dark green patina, and has areas of bronze disease particularly at the bottom of the hoop, as well as some patches near the bezel. Simila…
Created on: Friday 28th October 2005
Last updated: Monday 13th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8C6442
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered silver penny of Edward I, minted in Durham probably between AD 1282-1301 (diameter: 19mm; thickness: 0.2mm; weight: 1.32g). The coin is in a slightly worn but fair condition.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8B55B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
A clipped struck/ hammered silver short cross penny, probably class 3, probably of Richard I, dated 1190-1194, minted by Willelm in London (diameter: 18.2mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 1.09g). Overall, the coin is slightly worn but in a fair condition. [s-c3]
Created on: Friday 21st October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8AF0B3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 324-330 (Reece period 16), 'PROVIDENTIAE CAESS' Campgate reverse, Trier mint.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2005
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8A8E02
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck/ hammered silver denarius of Commodus (177-92), dating to AD 187-8, P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P, Libertas standng front, head left, holding pileus and transverse rod. Mint of Rome. RIC III, p. 384, no. 168a. Diameter: 17.8mm; thickness: 2mm; weight: 3.10g). Overall, the coin is slightly worn but in a good condition.
Created on: Friday 21st October 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7BA395
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered silver halfpenny of Henry VI, minted in London between AD 1427-30 as part of the Rosette-Mascle issue (diameter: 13.2mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 0.43g). Overall, the coin is slightly worn but in a good condition. Ref: North, J, J, 1991, ‘English Hammered Coinage’, Volume 2, page 76, ref no 1453.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chetwynd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BB3706
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object of probable post medieval or early modern date 1550-1800. The artefact is broadly rectangular in plan and square shaped in cross section. It expands in width along its length, with the narrowest part being an integral cast loop which expands into an ornately moulded central element. This central element expands again into a rectangular square sectioned base. The artefact measures 26.1mm height, 10.3mm width and is 10.5mm thick. It weighs 11.72 grams (0.41 ozs, 181 grains). The artefact is also highly decorated with both cast and incised elements. The prof…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-B88F37
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy button of probable late medieval – post medieval date (1550-1700 AD). The button consists of a circular domed (D sectioned) head, with an integral cast shank set at 90º to the angle of the head. The shank is sub-oval in plan and rectangular in cross section with a circular hole cast through it. The domed head of the button is decorated with a cast pattern. This consists of a raised central pellet from which a series of raised curved (spiral-like) lines radiate. The overall design is similar to that of petals around a flower. The button head measures 11.4mm diameter…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-7DAFC7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1600-1800). The fitting is asymmetrical and consists in plan of a D shaped ring with a separate rectangular strap loop. In cross section the fitting is D shaped and the edges of the front face are slightly beveled. It measures 34.4mm in length, 33.4mm in width, and it is 4.4mm thick. The fitting weighs 11.82 grams. The fitting is undecorated apart from a series of close set diagonal incised lines on the front face. It is likely that these lines represent file marks rather than decoration. The fitting has a mid green…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'madeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7D73E4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete fragment of a copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46 (80-120 AD). The wings are incomplete; what remains are semi-cylindrical in plan and have a perforated wing / end cap. The axis bar, spring / hinge and pin are all missing. There is a large sub-oval concave depression in-between the two wings on the reverse. The spring would have been attached by a chord to a rearward facing hook, located at the centre of the wings on the upper edge. The hook is broken and abraded. There …
Created on: Friday 15th July 2005
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: HESH-7D0D25
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy harness mount of probable medieval date (1400-1550). The front of the mount is lozenge (diamond) shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The edges of the front face are slightly beveled. It measures 29.1mm in length, 20.6mm in width, and it is 2.3mm thick. It weighs 3.25 grams. The reverse of the mount has an integrally moulded spike, which is sub-rectangular in plan and section. It measures 5.6mm in length, 3mm in width and is 2.6mm thick. This spike tapers along most of its length and terminates is a broken point. The design on the front …
Created on: Friday 15th July 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'madeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7CD5C7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount of probable late medieval or post medieval date (1400-1650). The mount is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. In plan the mount is broadly rectangular with the two long sides tapering and flaring along the length. At either end / terminal are three lobes or knops arranged in a widely spaced trefoil. The edges of the mount are slightly beveled with the upper face being convex. The mount has been abraded and rounded in the plough-soil causing it to become symmetrical in both plan and profile. It measures 39.8mm in length, 16.2mm width (maximum) and is…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-B1AC56
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy strap or book fitting dating from the medieval period (1350-1550). The fragment is sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. It has been slightly bent in the plough soil and so is concave in profile. The fitting is formed from a cast sheet; the two long sides expand / flare along their length. It is broken / torn on the upper edge. The fitting measures 30mm length, 24.4mm wide and is 2mm thick. It weighs 4.51 grams. The fitting is decorated on the front face with a series of incised designs. The central element of these is a cross with a cr…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-A00234
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper-alloy hooked tag of probable early post medieval date (1500-1650). Only the plate of the hooked tag survives. This is sub-rectangular in plan and cross section. The plate has been bent in the plough soil and therefore its profile is convex. The fragment measures 32mm in length, 14.4mm in width and is 1.3mm thick. It weighs 1.3 grams. The plate of the hooked tag has an intricate cast and pierced decoration. The central element is a square shaped shield with three cast fluer-de-lys arranged in a triangular pattern; the area around the flowers has been p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-9FCB93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast and wrought lead or lead alloy container of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The container is an irregular sub-circular shape in plan and sub-rectangular in profile. It measures 47.6mm in length, 48.7mm width and is 18.1mm deep, the walls of the container are 4.5mm thick. It weighs 90.53 grams. The container is in the form of a small bowl or dish, which would have been circular before two of the edges were crimped together to form a small pouring spout. The interior and exterior base of the container is flat and the walls are relatively straight, being…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2019
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