Record ID: ESS-3FAC7B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy chafing dish handle of medieval to post-medieval date (c.1270-1600). Description: The object comprises part of a drop handle and an in situ lug that would have attached it to the vessel originally. The handle is L-shaped in plan and sub-square in cross-section. Its shorter end terminates in a large zoomorphic lug, while its longer end terminates in an acorn-shaped knop projecting at a slight angle behind the break. The zoomorphic terminal is sub-oval in cross-section with deep grooves on the outer face creating the impression of an angled…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-83B09C
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy purse (Williams Class A2) of medieval date (c.AD 1450-1550).  Description: The purse remains as one terminal end of the frame which is rectangular in cross-section with a perforated semi-circular plate on the bottom edge, and an expanded terminal. The frame is engraved on both sides with the letters PLE // NA . dO. The object has a light green and red-brown patina. Measurements: length: 33mm; width: 13.9mm; thickness: 6mm; weight: 6.61g Discussion: When complete, the inscription on the purse frame would h…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-46013D
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date (c. AD 1200-1400). Description: The object takes the form of a possible fleur-de-lis, flat, with thin, elongated projections. The circular suspension loop is set perpendicular to the fleur-de-lis at its base. The object has a a pitted and patchy grey- green patina. Measurements: length including loop: 39.8mm, 18mm wide, 5.8mm thick (including suspension loop) and 3.13g in weight.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5F0AA3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead-alloy spindle whorl of probable medieval date (c.AD 1200-1500). Description: The object is circular in plan and biconical in profile with curved faces and a large central perforation. The central hole has a larger diameter at one end than the other. The edges of the hole are ragged and worn. Both faces are undecorated with a raised join where the two halves meet. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter of hole: 8.2mm and 11.8mm; Dia of whorl:19.3mm; Height: 12.5; weight 15.69g Discussion: Decorated l…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: ESS-5D5E1C
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy harness pendant of medieval date (c. 1200-1400). Description: The object consists of the pednant itself and suspension mount. The pendant is cruciform in plan and D-shaped in cross-section, consisting of a central square block and semi-spherical terminals on the arms. At the apex, is a circular loop set perpendicular to the cross. This is secured by way of a iron spindle to the mount, whith two loops eother side of the pendant suspension loop, and a a domed rivet. The object shows traces of decoration on the front, particularly the uppe…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CA0583
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and neck remains. One arm is present and the other is missing.  The ampulla is flasked shaped and has a semi-circular body with cresecent corners and a rectangular shaped neck that extends outwards from the centre of one side. The mouth of the neck is partially open and missing some of its edge. At the sides of the neck is one complete handle and two stubs for the missing handle.  The obverse has moulded decoration present, consist…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-33CFDE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete example of a medieval - post medieval copper-alloy miniature 'fuddling cup', dating from AD 1400 - 1700. The piece consists of three miniature cauldrons or posnets which are conjoined. They are rudimentary in form with simple, pinched handles which have been partly abraded. The bodies are sub-circular in plan and have convex sides. Each vessel has a singular leg protruding outwards from each corner. Two of which are still complete, measuring between 9-10mm, and terminate in foots which splay outwards. One of the legs has been broken off and only …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD4236
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1600). The chape consists of the front portion. The chape is broadly U-shape, or roughly sub-triangular, and semi-circular in cross-section. There are two v-shaped voids at one end where there would have been a flared opening. The sides taper downwards towards a basal knop at the other end. Two transverse ridges extend across the centre and upper portion of the chape. The reverse is concave with a bevelled edge that would have attached to the other half. …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8FB292
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval rim sherd. The colour of the sherd is inconsistent: the salmon inner surface is the most uniform in colour, and the margins are mostly grey save for the top of the rim which is also salmon-coloured. The outer surface has areas of salmon as well as grey, but also features two distinct areas of green glaze which retains its sheen. The fabric is largely abraded and contains abundant grey inclusions as well as quartz. Mica inclusions are more sparsely visible. On the inner surface towards the top of the rim and the margin there is a significant void of 6.1mm in length.…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8F7642
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a vessel dating to the medieval period. The fabric is predominantly grey in colour except for the inner surface which is salmon-coloured, and for some areas of the core and margins where there are sections of brown. The texture is grainy, particularly on the inner surface where there are abundant inclusions visible, mostly grey in colour, the largest of which is 1.5mm in length though the majority are much smaller. There are moderate mica inclusions throughout the fabric, and on the outer surface there are some quartz inclusions visible. There remains a layer of green…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-8E5DB6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of a medieval vessel. The predominant colour of the fabric is grey. There are abundant mica inclusions as well as abundant small white inclusions. The inclusions are mostly visible on the inner surface and at the breaks, for the outer surface is mostly covered in a glaze which has a green patina, with moderate spots of black. Where the glaze remains the texture is quite smooth, and becomes rougher on the inner surface. 
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-68A497
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Medieval swivel strap fitting dating to circa AD1100-1500.  The object comprises of two loops of different sizes, articulated together on a pivot. The smaller loop is D-shaped in cross section and has an integrally cast axis projecting from an inverted conical collar; this axis sits within a hole in the base of the larger loop and is decorated with triangular incisions and two grooves nearer the loop. The base for the larger loop is bi-convex in shape and is affixed to the larger loop with a pyramid shaped axis. The base is decorated: there …
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
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Record ID: ESS-9BCF14
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete  lead alloy pilgrim's souvenir of medieval date (c. 1300-1500). Description: The bell is conical in shape but squashed slightly with a few holes and a section missing. The loop is also incomplete. There are casting seams either side. It is detailed with a thin band around half way that is decorated with lines. The bottom of the bell is bordered with circled pellets separated by small triangles cast similar in style to the band with the same lines. The clapper is missing but a small stub indicates where it would have been attached. T…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2E69E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub triangular, with an oval cross section. It consists of a triangular body, with the edges tapering down to a blunt point. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, a rough surface is present, where it separated from the vessel base. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 30.3 mm in length, 34.8 mm wide and 21.9 mm thick. It weighs 79.4 grams. The vesse…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5C19DD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval base sherd, likely from a jug. Earthen type ware of a salmon colour on the outer surface, with a white inner surface caused by firing. The fabric is abraded and contains grit inclusions, one of 5mm in length, and some quartz is visible.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-351BB1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular flat lead seal matrix dating to the 13th century.  The matrix is circular in form with a pierced lug on the top of the reverse with a central raised ridge that has been somewhat worn. There is a relief decoration of a fleur-de-lis (upside down) which has been somewhat worn.  The die is engraved with a central motif of four radial lines. The north/south and east/west lines end in a straight serif, and the diagonal lines end in a central dot with two lower dots below.  Around the design in an engraved line and a surrounding inscription reading +S’h…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: WAW-25752E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop buckle of medieval date, dating to circa AD 1250 - 1400. The buckle is sub triangular in plan with an offset strap bar. There are sub rectangular mouldings at the end of each side of the strap bar as it joins the frame. The opposing outer edge to the strap bar is greatly expanded with a sub triangular moulding. The outer terminal has exapanding knops at each corner. There is a linear groove to act as the pin rest. The reverse side of the buckle is flat and un-decorated. The pin is missing. The buckle has a green coloured surface …
Created on: Friday 20th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-136F90
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single loop buckle of medieval date, dating to circa AD 1250 - 1400. The buckle is sub triangular in plan with an offset strap bar. There are sub rectangular mouldings at the end of each side of the strap bar as it joins the frame. The opposing outer edge to the strap bar is expanded into a sub-triangular shape with a small, pointed knop at each corner of the terminal. There is a linear groove to act as the pin rest that has a linear incision along its length either side. The reverse side of the buckle is flat and un-decorated. The pin …
Created on: Thursday 19th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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