Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F67E58
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a brooch, probably of the Polden Hill type of early Roman date (80-120 AD). The probable model is broadly 'T' shaped in profile. There are two short semi cylindrical wings extended from the head. Between the head and the right hand wing is a semi circular moulding. The left hand wing is  incomplete. There is also no moulding at the side of the head. The bow head is hump-like (comma shaped) in profile. The bow tapers slightly to a break. The bow is incomplete and the foot and catch pl…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6EE8D4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Medieval (1st to 15th centuries) spindlw whorl. A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl which is circular in plan and in profile is  bi-convex. There is a central circular perforation which is 11.04mm in diameter. The surface of the spindle whorl is decorated with chevrons radiating from the centre on both sides. The whorl has a raised outer edge radiating around its cirumference. The surface is oxidised and is a light grey colour. It measures 28.33mm in diameter, 8.24mm thick, and weighs 20.15g.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C4A495
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular incomplete cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman date (50-400). In plan the repair is broadly oval in shape and irregular in cross section; originally it would have been H shaped but it has been snapped across the mid-point and only a small projecting nub survives. These types of mend were used during many different periods but this example has been found with other datable Roman finds The vessel repair measures 24mm length, and is 20mm wide
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Record ID: HESH-23DE9C
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy possible 'chess piece' style furniture fitting or mount dating to the Roman period, c. 43-410 AD. In form it takes the form of a chess pawn, with a prominently knopped head and moulded expanded mid-point (demonstrating a thickened transverse groove at its midpoint) alternating with waisted sections, all sat on a flat but broken discoidal base. Studs and finials such as these are related to the more common 'bell shaped' studs and 'lock pins', see Allason-Jones and Miket 1984, 239-45, for parallels. Similar mounts have also been recorded on the PAS database…
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29F8E1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy vessel escutcheon or mount of uncertain date. The artefact is sub-triangular / wedge shaped in plan tapeing from a realtively thick upper edge to a narroweded blunted point. In profile the artefact is crescentic. The artefact is D shaped in cross section. Through the upper edge a transverse cast hole is present (diameter 4.6mm) the external edges of which are recessed or funnel like. The external outer face of the mount is decorated with two parallel / flanking lines of pellets forming two lines of rope like decoration. The internal edge of the mount is slightly …
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E107CF
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date (c. AD 43 - 410). The weight is bi-conical in plan and sub-oval in section; it expands out towards its middle before narrowing again towards its lower terminus. There is a copper-alloy suspension loop cast into the weight at one of the apexes and the two ends of the bent loop are visible at the opposite apex. The weight has no visible decoration but is heavily abraded and misshapen from the ploughsoil. Other examples on this database include one found in York (YORYM-87E5DF) and South Kesteven, Lincolnshire ( LIN-7BF6BA). The w…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury Mortimer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A072B3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman date (c. AD 50 - 410). In plan the repair is broadly oval and has an abraded H shaped cross section. There is a fragment of the orange/terracotta vessel visible, possibly Severn Valley ware. These types of mend were used during many different periods. The vessel repair measures 28.38mm length, 19.22mm width, is 9.37mm thick and weighs 27.66grams.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-9E749C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy 'steelyard' weight of probable Roman date (AD 100-400) or possible Medieval (1200-1500 ) date. The weight is oval shaped in plan and pyramidal (faceted conical) in profile. The tip of the weight is flattened and a tapering hole extends from top to base (which is filled with concreated corrosion impregnated soil. The hole is 4.9mm in diameter at base and 2.9mm at tip. There is no evidence of cast or applied decoration. The weight is a mid grey cream colour with a relatively even, but slightly corroded and abraded, patina that covers all surfaces. A direct parall…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-9DD18C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman date (AD 50-350). In plan the repair is irregular being broadly ovals whilst in cross section it is H shaped. Held within the H shaped section is a small fragmentary sherd of Roman greyware. The sherd is very soft and the inclusions are well sorted - it is also very thin suggesting it was originally a fine piece of pottery. The vessel repair measures 29.4mm length, 21.0mm width is 8.8mm thick and weighs 24.5 grams. The H section has a groove of variable width - most regularly 2.4mm wide.
Created on: Monday 16th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-700B57
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to medieval date. The object is circular in plan with curved sides and flattened faces.The object has a large central circular perforation which measures 9mm in diameter. Each face is worn with a light white patina and is undecorated. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500. Dimensions: 24mm in diameter, 3mm thick, 10.9g.
Created on: Friday 19th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BE5FAB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast lead alloy form or model for the manufacture of a two part Colchester derivative Polden Hill style / type bow brooch of early Roman date (75-175 AD). This type of artefact is extremely rare and indicative of brooch manufacture on site. The brooch model has been eroded and slightly distorted by movement in the ploughsoil. The wings are complete being semi-cylindrical in shape with clear raised and mounded endcaps. The reverse side of the wings has a sub-rectangular hollow / trough present, and a rasied lug at the mid-point probably forms a rearward pointing hook whic…
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-416BE7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably of Roman date (AD 100-400). The spindle whorl is circular in plan; with a very flat rectangular section / profile. The edge has a distinct V shaped convex profile and both faces have a slight cast rim around the edge and also a higher rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 9.1mm. The design on the upper and lower is broadly the same consisting of a serie…
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-4132E7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy decorated spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD); most probably of Roman date (AD 100-400). The spindle whorl is circular in plan; with a very flat rectangular section / profile. Both faces have a slight cast rim around the edge and also a higher rim around the circumference of the inner hole. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 8.8mm. The design on the upper and lower is broadly the same consisting of a series of evenly spaced raised pellets with an irregular…
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4B3771
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD43-410 but possibly Medieval. The pot mend is sub circular in plan with an H-shaped cross section. Some orange pottery remains on the interior of the pot mend. The lead alloy is worn with an even light grey patina. Diameter: 27.59mm. Thickness: 10.87mm. Weight: 28.91g.
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-345F27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is hemispherical (flat top, domed base) in shape. The remains of an iron suspension loop are running through the length of the weight. It measures 35.2 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 42.7 mm. It weighs 395.3 g (13.94 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been found associated with Roman steelyards, such as WMID-184456 and WMID-049777 and can be dated from 1st to 2nd Centuries AD. Howe…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: HESH-B832F7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An irregular cast lead alloy vessel pot mend of probable Roman date (50-410). In plan the repair is broadly oval and has an abraded H shaped cross section. The mend has the remnants of a fragment of a red (oxidised) Severn Valley style coarse ware pot within it. The vessel repair measures 25.4mm length, 23.4mm width is 12.9mm thick and weighs 16.73 grams. The H section has a groove of variable width - most regularly 4.8mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billingsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B7FBD6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy 'steelyard' weight of probable Roman date (AD 100-400) or possible Medieval (1200-1500 ) date. The weight is circular in plan and conical in profile. A single perforated hole descends through the weight and is filled with iron corrosion. The external surface is very rough and abraded - there is no evidence of cast or applied decoration. The weight is a mid grey cream colour. A direct parallel for this weight has not been found. The weight measures 20.8mm width and is 19.1mm thick at the base, it rises to 42.3mm high, the top measures 12.5mm thick and 9.8mm w…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billingsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-64B393
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probably Romans, Medieval or post medieval date (50-1800). In plan the repair is broadly oval and has an abraded H shaped cross section. The mend has the remnants of a fragment of grey coarse ware pottery - the sherd is so small it is difficult to tell what date it is. These types of mend were used during many different periods. The vessel repair measures 39.0mm length, 23.8mm width is 11.0mm thick and weighs 47.63 grams. The H section has a groove of variable width - most regularly 4.8mm wide.
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-285DA8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete slightly abraded copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from 75 - 175AD. The bow has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a broken abraded edge on the lower bow - the foot knop is lost. The head of the brooch is oval and tapers into an angular bow. The reverse of the head is flat with a vertical cast bar which divides the head into two parts. This bar is well preserved; the upper edge of which swells slightly and is pierced by a circular hole (diameter: 2.6mm). The spring and pin are missing. The upper part of…
Created on: Sunday 26th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.