Record ID: HESH-3203D1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650), most probably later medieval (AD1150-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which measures 8.51mm in diameter. The perforation is irregular in shape possibly due to wear. One face of the whorl has a raised circumferential rib. There is also the remains of raised ribs and possibly pellets as seen on other examples, such as (HESH-4FCB15) discovered in Cheshire East. Although the decoration on this example is now very w…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B6E3F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.3 mm. It measures 17.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.2 mm. It weighs 30.3 g (1.07 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original sur…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6AA5A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is diagonal ridges. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 29.6 mm and is 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 24.8 g (0.8…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: HESH-83FD52
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy irregular spindle whorl or weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (. The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.3mm. The whorl measures 23.0mm diameter, is 5.1mm thick, and weighs 14.08 grams. The overall design of the upper and lower faces has been distorted by abrasion in the ploughsoil. It is possible that originally the whorl was decorated but this has been lost. The spindle whorl is a mid cream / white colour with an uneven…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-26F477
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a lead alloy spindle whorl and may be Roman to post medieval in date. Being lead, these objects will always throw up difficulties in dating. It is cast in the round with a moulding seam around the circumference and a large central hole.
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2009
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-2217A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl or perhaps a weight, of indeterminate date. Possibly Roman but equally, it may be post medieval. The whorl/weight has an elliptical form and is undecorated. The central hole has a diameter of 5.5mm and the wear pattern appears to be off centre, giving credence to the weight theory, perhaps fishing associated. The surface has considerable scarring with a dull cream patina.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-54F621
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl that is possibly Roman. Always difficult to date, spindle whorls appear right through to the post medieval, however, this whorl was found close to a single Roman coin and a second whorl of similar design and the characteristic 'deep' design may be indicative of Roman origin. The whorl has a convex bi-conical form and a central hole diameter of 7.25mm. The surface is now covered with a pale cream oxidation.  
Created on: Monday 26th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th April 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-551104
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl that is possibly Roman. Always difficult to date, spindle whorls appear right through to the post medieval, however, this whorl was found close to a single Roman coin and a second whorl of similar design and the characteristic 'deep' design may be indicative of a Roman origin. The undecorated whorl has a bi-conical form and a large casting flaw to one side. The central hole has a diameter of 9.25mm. The surface is now covered with a pale cream oxidation.  
Created on: Monday 26th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th April 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-FAD914
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a simple lead alloy, bi-conical spindle whorl that may be from any period between the Roman and Post Medieval. Given the ubiquitous nature of these artefacts and the lack of any defining design on this piece, no further dating can be surmised. This object has a circumferential casting ridge and the bi-conical sides are slightly convex with no evidence of design. The central hole is 6.6mm in diameter. The surface is now greyish-white with the not uncommon lead corrosion.
Created on: Saturday 22nd August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2011
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Record ID: HESH-E743B4
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy head - possibly from a figurine - of Roman date 50 - 300 AD. The figurine is well cast but crude / rustic in nature - the exact function is unknown it is possibly part of a larger figurine although it does bear some similar characteristics to steelyard weights. In plan, profile and section the head is irregular - in broad terms it is an irregular cylinder - depicting a bearded head and terminating below the neck line. The face of the head is abraded and rolled and so some of the features are heavily distorted. The face has a heavy brow with the eyebrows projecting, …
Created on: Monday 29th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton Basin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-98B4E5
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead, or lead-alloy pendant in the form of a daffodil flower. The image appears on both sides. The suspension loop is missing and one of the petals is damaged.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-9B27A2
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is an interesting lead-alloy Post Medieval personal object, most likely a pipe tamper. It takes the form of a smiling female figure in an erotic pose with her hands holding her skirt above her waist. The dress and head-dress are typical of the 16th century but the artefact is more likely to date to the 17th or 18th century. At some point in the distant past the figure has lost that part below the knees that would have served as the tamper. The artefact is a brown-grey colour with spots of light grey corrosion, where small areas of the surface have been lost mid-grey coloured me…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-D70676
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This lead alloy object of trapezoidal form has a hollow core and is probably a strap end. There is a notch on the reverse side to the topmost edge. The facing side is fashioned with a female head, perhaps of the goddess Diana the Roman goddess of hunting. Linked to this, on the reverse of the object there is a representation of mistletoe, this too has links to Diana and or the Greek Goddess, Artemis. The head appears to be wreathed. The iconography is suggestive of a hunting theme. The object is finely cast but the surface is in part corroded and pitted.
Created on: Friday 16th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-DCC744
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This lead alloy fragment has a suspension hole on one edge. The fragment is trapezoidal in shape, broken at the narrow end. The design has a central image within concentric circles and possible Fleur-de-lis in the upper corners. There is iron staining around the fixing/hanging hole and evidence of a black substance in the recessed areas. The back has a crudely incised name of ‘ANNETTA’ next to the suspension hole. The name Annetta has Irish and Welsh links and is often used as a nickname for Hannah. The picture includes an enlarged version of the reverse inscription above …
Created on: Friday 16th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-109F43
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval pewter asymmetrical buckle from the mid 17th century. This buckle has a slightly flattened 'D' cross section and has a simple ribbed/scalloped decoration to the square end and two projecting knops to the corners of the rounded end. This type of buckle was in common use to attach spurs to boots during the period from 1610 to 1660.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 10th June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-0786B3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An elaborately cast Post Medieval lead alloy circular button circa 17th century. The button has a domed front cast in the form of a sexfoil, overlaid by an eight petalled flower at the centre. The back is flat with an off centre hole remaining where the loop has detached from. The surface appears to have been silvered but is now largely covered with a pale cream lead oxidation.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-079B07
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy heraldic plaque of probable post medieval date. The design consists of a quartered shield within a foliate border. The back is plain with some iron staining that may indicate a now missing attachment device.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: CPAT-40EFE3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This is a small post medieval lead geometric lead token/counter circa 16th to 17th century. The design consists of two crosses, one superimposed upon the other to form a star shape. The piece has some lead overspill to the reverse, which has no further design elements. The piece is now oxidised to a pale grey/white.
Created on: Sunday 25th October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2011
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Record ID: CPAT-48CD2B
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified object of white metal, probably lead alloy, in the form of a human head bearing close resemblance to the character of Mr Punch or a clown. Pronounced nose and cheeks, a large, hooked chin and wide smiling mouth. The character wears a hat or cap with a broad border. The rear of the object is flat. The nose appears to have been squashed and there are signs of impact damage on both front and rear. The object is mostly a dark metallic grey colour, but with small patches of creamy white suggestive of oxidisation or paint (Jeff Spencer, CPAT, January 2015).
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2016
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Record ID: HESH-F6D354
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy line weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD). The weight is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 4.3mm. A wide circumferential rib is present - making the profile an irregular bi-convex. The artefact is a mid-light grey cream colour with an even broken patina. It has also been abraded and rolled in the plough soil and the edges have been damaged. These weights are used for a long period of time and have multiple functions including holding down lines…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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