Record ID: WMID-B851A8
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy Late Bronze Age socketed spearhead (length: 60.3mm; width: 25mm; thickness: 9mm; weight: 21.71g). The artefact seems to have broken off have way down the blade, and a side section illustrates the blade wings to be slightly unlevel either side and the hollow socket visible. The mid rib continues down to the tip of the blade. The spearhead is worn and in a poor condition with greater corrosion along the cutting edge, with some bronze disase in areas. A similar example is illustrated in Watson's 'Catalogue of British and European Prehist…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0A4434
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy D-shaped buckle with attached triangular plate with gilding (length: 38.7mm; width at buckle: 23.8mm; thickness: 3.2mm; weight: 5.92g). There are a couple of ridges on the outer edge of the buckle frame, as well as two lobes at either end of the strap bar. The plate (length: 18.7mm) is still attached round the strap bar and slants in a triangular shape to a slightly broken point at the opposite end. There are the remains of a copper alloy rivet on the plate near the strap bar, as well as part of a rivet hole at the opposing pointed end. The pin is mi…
Created on: Monday 14th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waterhouses', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0AFC47
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy trumpet brooch (length: 48mm; width at head: 13.2mm; thickness/ depth: 23.3mm; weight: 10.59g). The typical circular head has a slight platform at the top, possibly indiacting that the brooch may have originally had a loop. The bow continues down a triple-ridged platform before continuing down to a central and worn acanthus moulding. There is another three-ridged platform below. The triangular-sectioned bow then continues down to a worn knobbed foot with single ridge immediately above. Only the central lug remains at the back of the head. The back …
Created on: Monday 14th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-31CFC2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A badly corroded but complete cast copper alloy sword pommel, dating to the 9th/ 10th century (length: 25.8mm; width: 55.3mm; thickness: 19.2mm; weight: 55.29g). Of a roughly triangular-shaped design, the pommel is convex on the underside, and is decorated with five stepped and rounded lobes, each increasing in size with the largest in the centre. The pommel has a hollow interior with an off-set rectangular hole at the top for the sword's tang to go through. The pommel is worn, corroded and in a poor condition with a patchy dark green/ brown patina. This style of sword pommel/ hilt …
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
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Record ID: WMID-3218B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (flat wing ends type, Lower Severn Valley), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a4. Plate 50), dating to the 1st/ 2nd century AD (length: 56.5mm; width at wings: 32.2mm; thickness/ depth: 21mm; weight: 22.06g). At the top of the head, there is an overhead perforated lug which holds the partially remaining chord in place. On either side of the head, there are oval appendages as well as a distinct bulge below the head. On the wings to either side of the head, there is straight double-lined decoration with small incised markings i…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Sunday 30th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Verney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-32EE15
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One ceramic wheel-thrown body sherd of Roman grey ware (49.1mm x 36mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 16.59g). This sherd probably dates to the 1st/ 2nd century AD and would have been part of a vessel used for storage or cooking.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ettington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-331EB8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap slide, of probable Late Iron Age to Roman dating (50 BC to 200 AD). The strap slide is rectangular in shape and with an oval cross section. The strap slide has a rectangular loop, with oval ends. The upper section is concave, as it widens at both tips before narrowing to the centre. The lower section is straight. Traces of slight tinning are present on the strap slide. It measures 11.9 mm in length, 17.9 mm wide and 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.92g. The strap slide is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Two almost identical strap sli…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-335161
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307-318 (Reece period 15), 'SOLI INVICTO COMITI' Sol standing left reverse, London mint.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-33A791
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck/ hammered silver three pence of Elizabeth I, minted as part of the second issue of coinage in AD 1576 (diameter: 20.5mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 1.33g). The coin is slightly worn but in a good condition with small breaks around the edges.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-33EB72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17), 'VRBS ROMA' issue, She-wolf with suckling twins reverse, uncertain mint.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Friday 7th December 2012
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Record ID: WMID-342712
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/ hammered silver penny of Edward III, minted in London as part of the Treaty Series between AD 1362-69 (diameter: 17.1mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 0.99g). The coin is slightly worn and in a fair condition with slightly clipped edges. Ref: North, J, J, ‘English Hammered Coinage: Volume 2: Edward I to Charles II 1272-1662’, 1991, page 57, ref no 1264.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-34D9F6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rivet which would have originally had separate rivets (length: 36.4mm; width: 16.3mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 3.62g). At one end of this mount, there is an arrow-like terminal, compared to the rounded opposing end. In the centre, there are protruding side flanges. On the front of the mount, there are curved incised lines forming a leaf-like detail. Additionally, there are two empty rivet holes towards either end of the mount. This artefact is worn but in a fair condition with a dark green patina. Similar examples dating to the 16th century are il…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-3521A1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and corroded Coventry half penny token, dating to AD 1669 (diameter: 21mm; thickness: 1.2mm; weight: 3.39g). On one side of the token, there is the outline of a square shield.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-359071
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/ hammered silver Commonwealth halfgroat, minted between AD 1649-1660 (diameter: 16mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 0.80g). The coin is worn but in a fair condition.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2016
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Record ID: WMID-370C58
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy open zoomorphic penannular buckle/ brooch with horse head terminals (77mm x 78.1mm; thickness: 5.8mm; weight: 47.40g). Of a roughly 'U' shape, this artefact has a central bar (length: 56.9mm) passing across the centre with a slight constriction in the middle for a possible pin (now missing)? The horse head termianls are very realistic with mane, eyes, mouth and nostrils clearly defined. A strange artefact has no parallels or similar examples as yet, but it would probably date to the 17th/ 18th century AD and is slight worn but in a fair condition with a …
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-3763C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Astruck/ hammered silver cut half short cross of John or Henry III, dating between AD 1199-1247 (diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 0.7mm; weight: 0.64g). The coin is worn and in a fair condition making it difficult to identify any further detail.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-9DA985
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck/ hammered silver short cross penny of John (probably), minted by Everard In York between c. AD 1194-1204/5 (diameter: 18mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 1.28g) and classified as a Class 4a. The coin is worn but in a fair condition.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
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Record ID: WMID-9E06B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Postumus dating to the period AD 260-269 (Reece period 13) 'LAETITIA AVG', Galley with five oarsmen reverse, Lyon mint.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9F4C72
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy domed thimble (length: 16.9mm; diameter at base: 19.1mm; thickness: 1.1mm; weight: 5.13g). Stamped or hammered into shape with thick walls, this thimble has irregular and uneven concentric and circular indentations around the outside, spiralling down from the top to just above the rimmed base. This artefact was probably used for heavy duty work, and dates from the 14th/ 15th century AD. It is in a worn but fair condition with a dark brown patina and small areas of bronze disease at the base.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2012
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Record ID: WMID-9FDA23
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy oval framed buckle with ornate outside edge (length: 24.7mm; width: 29.2mm; thickness: 6.3mm; weight: 9.18g). With an offset and narrowed bar, the outside edge is unevenly grooved parallel where the pin would have originally rested in a constriction in the centre. There are two slightly pointed knobs either side of this grooved decoration. The complete copper alloy pin is bent back on itself and no longer rests on the outside edge. The buckle is slightly worn and in a good condition with a dark brown patina, due to the artefact being probably coated in a s…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2018
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