Record ID: HESH-7EA2A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, heavily abraded Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type dating from AD 90-130. The brooch has been heavily abraded during its time in the soil. It is undecorated. The bow is hump-shaped, and less than half of it remains. The foot and catch plate have been lost. One of the two wings has been broken off, the other remains which is semi-cylindrical in shape. The wing caps are no longer present. The recess for the spring and pin is shallow, and rectangular in shape. A remnant of a loop which would have housed the spring is visible on the top o…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-21DFEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 320-323 (Reece Period 16). Unclear reverse type, possibly a BEATA TRANQVILLITAS type depicting a Globe on an altar, three stars above? Unclear mint. It is possible that this could equally be a mid-4th century (c.AD 348-361) contemporary copy, but the reverse type is not clear enough to give a precise identification.  Measurements: Diameter: 21.9mm Thickness: 2.6mm Weight: 4g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-213877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Probably INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol running left raising right hand. cf. Normanby no. 1412. The preservation of the coin makes close identification problematic and it is possible that this might be a contemporary copy.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.3mm Thickness: 2.7mm Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-DBAE88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 388-392 (Reece Period 21), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 69, no. 30d.  Weight: 1.04gms. Diameter: 13.39mm
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A815AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch of Group A, dating from AD 75 - 150. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a flared bulbous foot knop. The head of the brooch is nearly complete, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast D shaped projecting bar which extends from the upper to lower edges of the reverse. This projection has a small circular hole through it and a wound wire spring / pin passes through it. The spring is com…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C4949B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative(Polden Hill) brooch (AD  80-120). The spring and pin are now missing as is the catch plate The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, oval wing caps and both sides are decorated with 4 incised and raised ribs inside which are a series of  diagonal linear lines. The bow projects from the front and centre of the wings, is rectangular in cross section and tapers down its length, maintaining the  rectangular cross section to it's narrowest point…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-435411
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), dating to the period c.AD 270 (Reece period 13). TEMPORVM FELI reverse type depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Siscia. RIC V.1, p. 246, no. 76var; cf. MER-RIC no. 1216 (https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/1216) Diameter: 19.51mm. Weight: 213gms
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: HESH-E7ED63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 319-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/P R, supported by an altar. Mint of London: -//PLN. RIC VII, p. 107, no. 157. Weight: 1.85 gms. Diameter of flan:  22.05mm. Coin width: 24.56mm
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Record ID: HESH-1A637B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age gold hammered stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 40, issued by Comux (c.AD 1-15?), Comuc Tree type.  Obverse: Dobunnic tree symbol, pellet at base, on plain field.  Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with six-spoked wheel below, [C]OMV[X] (upside down) above.  The coin measures 20mm in diameter and weighs 5.4g. ABC, p. 105, no. 2054; BMC nos. 3061-3063.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Shobdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D818D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete d-shaped finger-ring of the mourning/memorial/memento-mori type. The exterior of the ring is heavily worked with deeply incised decoration. A skull is the central motif, to its right a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, an oval-shaped flower with lozenges at its centre, a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, a further flower, and a final reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, before returning to the skull. There are traces of black enamel surviving in the incised decoration. The interior of the ring is inscribed in Italic script with the following Latin text: Comes de Coven ob 27 O…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-D7F6D9
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver annular brooch. The frame is formed from silver wire, half of which is round in section, while the other half has been formed into square wire, twisted to give the appearance of cabling, with punched decoration running along the twists. There is a constriction for the pin (now missing), at which point the brooch is broken, probably at the point of the original soldering. The brooch is otherwise in good condition. The brooch dates to the 13th-14th century. This is a well-known type of medieval brooch. See SUSS-7AC4AA; HAMP-999097 and DOR-715865 for similar examples. …
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-217A6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TR[ANQLITAS] reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Mint of London. cf RIC VII, p. 114, no. 279. Weight: 1.40 gms. Diameter: 17.94mm
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2022
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Record ID: HESH-E6B6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver short cross penny of William I of Scotland (1165-1214 AD), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A (Spink S5027) dating to the period c.1195-c.1205 AD. Moneyer: Raul. Mint: Roxburgh. Ref Spink: 2015, 14. Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front, LE REI W[ILAM]. Reverse: short cross and a six-pointed star in each angle. RA[…]ON:ROCE[…]. Weight: 1.61 gms Diameter: 19.12mm
Created on: Sunday 13th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadnall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E614D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger-ring dating to the period c.AD 1200-1500. The bezel of the ring is rectangular in plan, and in cross-section it widens where it meets the band before narrowing to its flat base. It is hollow, and its upper surface forms a border around a polished rectangular blue gemstone or glass setting within it. The stone exhibits post-depositional damage, comprising a chip to one corner and a diagonal gouge situated slightly off-centre. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, and is now distorted, likely the result of post-depositional damage. Decoration comprises incised che…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: HESH-3CA48E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut farthing (quarter penny ) of Cnut (1016-35), Short Cross type (North 790) dating to c. AD1029-35/6, mint and moneyer unknown (both removed when the coin was fractioned). Ref: North 1994: 168.  The coin is worn and there is a split in the flan around part of the outer edge of the coin.  North 1994 no.818
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-145342
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report for HM Coroner 2022 T81 Medieval silver gilt annular brooch PAS Database Number: HESH-145342. Treasure Case Number: 2022 T81. Date of Discovery: 22 January 2022. Find Spot: Near Hodnet, Shropshire. Circumstances: Found whilst metal-detecting. Date: Medieval; thirteenth to fourteenth centuries AD; AD 1200–1300. Overview: A complete medieval silver gilt and niello annular brooch of zoomorphic form with silver gilt pin. The frame is D-shaped in cross-section, being flat to the underside with moulded decoration to the top. This decoration is in the form of two …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hodnet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E3AF5F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to an abraded point, the foot knop is lost. The head of the brooch is complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. The bar is broken and abraded and the spring and pin are lost. There is no evidence of a head loop, plate or spike. The head of the brooch is not decorated. The bow of…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AEAEC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A broken and incomplete post medieval gold half pound of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), 'Second Issue' (1561-82; North 1994; Spink 2520B), mint: Tower (London), initial mark: castle dating AD1570-72. Ref: North 1991: 134; Spink 2016: 260. Obverse: Crowned bust left (ear showing), ELIZABE[TH DG ]ANG FR ET HI REGINA. Reverse: Crown over shield of arms, ER to right and left, SCVTVM[FIDEI PR]OTEGE[T] EAM. The flan is broken or torn into several pieces, probably due to recent contact with farm machinery, at least one piece remains missing. The surface of the coin is scratched and …
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A074E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to the period c.AD 298-303 (Reece period 15). SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART reverse type depicting Carthage standing left holding fruits in both hands. Mint of Carthage. RIC VI, p. 427, nos. 29a/31a. Some evidence of a white metal coating still exists. Weight:5.75gms. Diameter: 26.76mm. Thickness: 2.32mm
Created on: Sunday 3rd October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-48C119
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Iron Age stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC-AD 40, issued by Comux (c.AD 1-15?), Comuc Tree type. Obverse: Dobunnic tree symbol, pellet at base, on plain field. Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with six-spoked wheel below, [C]OMVX (upside down) above. Diameter: 20.86mm. Weight: 5.23gms ABC, p. 105, no. 2054; BMC nos. 3061-3063.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven Arms', grid reference and parish protected.