Record ID: HESH-3645A3
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A snapped flint piece of tertiary debitage / blade of later Mesolithic date (4000 -3000BC). The blade is rectangular in plan and has a crested cross section. The striking platform and bulb of percussion are present on the ventral face and the blade has been snapped near the mid-point; the break is old and patinated. The dorsal face has a series of parallel distinct flakes scars present and the two long edges show some evidence of reworking - specifically a crescent shaped notch at the mid-point of the blade with distinct short parallel crossed abrupt retouch. The flint is a mid-grey c…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-363D8C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flake of mid grey coloured debitage of Neolithic date (3500-2500 BC). The flake shows no evidence of secondary knapping or retouch. The ventral face shows a bulb of percussion whilst the dorsal has several areas of flake removals. The flake measures: 19.8mm length, 26.5mm width and is 5.6mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-35E907
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary waste flake reworked to form a knife of probable later Neolithic date (4000-2500BC). The flake is triangular in shape and lentoid in cross section; it has been taken fro the tertiary phase of working and most probably represents a waste flake. This has subsequently been reworked / utilised as a multi functionary tool; most probably a knife or a scraper with one end which could be used as a fabricator / borer / awl. The tip of this point has been broken. The thickest long side has had a series of short, sub-parallel abrupt retouch applied - whilst the opposite end has more …
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-35A3CC
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thumbnail scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (2300 -1800BC). The scraper is formed on a course yellow grey coloured poor quality, secondary flake of flint. The scraper is poorly preserved and has been shattered into two pieces probably by movement in the soil or possibly bracken flailing / strimming. The dorsal face has several removals / flake facets. These are most dense around the edge where a series of neat regular well applied secondary retouch can be seen. This has been well applied and forms a slightly serrated cutting / scraping edge that extends around thre…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-355157
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic implement most probably a flint knife or scraper of Neolithic date. The knife is formed on a core which has been bi-facially worked to create a relatively thick oval shaped tool. The working present isn't especially neat or well executed the most reworking is evident on the upper (dorsal ) face. Here the edges of the core have been thinned and a series of short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch has been applied to form a arc shaped cutting and scraping edge. Further on the ventral face less well organised retouch is present in the same area. The other edg…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-290E86
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from the foot of a midlands purpleware vessel, probably a storage jar of post medieval date (1600 - 1720). This sherd is relatively fresh with crisp broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware (almost viscous stoneware) with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric colour is mid purple brown and the inner and outer surfaces of the sherd is a mottled purple grey. The base has remnants of black coloured glaze adhering to the lower edge …
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-28FD43
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of relatively thick walled local pottery from similar large vessels, probably a storage jars of post medieval date (1550 - 1720). This sherds are relatively fresh with crisp broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware with a sandy surface texture. There are a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit and quartz inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric colour is variable one sherd has a reduced grey colour interior with oxidised orange exterior whilst the other is entirely reduced. Both…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-843595
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conjoined handle and partial rim sherd of a splash glazed earthenware jug of medieval date (1100-1400). The fabric is similar an oxidised redware being a hard earthenware: with well sorted frequent quartz and grit-like inclusions. The fabric is a mid grey colour with oxidised orange interior / exterior surfaces. A yellowish green coloured glaze survives on the handle. The form of the handle is rod like being joined to the sidewall of the vessel with a large flared area; it is oval in cross section. The handle is decorated with a deeply recessed central slash and the upper part of the …
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skenfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-40D3C3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base sherd of a glazed earthenware bowl of later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1700). The sherd is similar to that from Ashton Keynes glazed wares. The fabric is a relatively hard earthenware: it is mica rich, having well sorted sparse grit-like inclusions. The fabric is an oxidised orange colour. A green coloured glaze has been applied to the interior surface of the bowl. The sherd measures 25.2mm length, 53.8mm width, is 51.9mm high, the base is 10.8mm thick and sidewall 10.4mm thick The sherd weighs 57.84 grams. The diameter of base is 23mm and approximately 7% of the rim …
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skenfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3DE8C7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd of a later medieval or post medieval (1400-1600) vessel (possibly a jug or bowl). The sherd is relatively small with unabraded edges. The fabric is similar to that known from Keynes Somerford being a hard earthenware: it is mica rich, having frequent (well sorted) white and rose quartz and grit-like inclusions. It also has a sparse sparkling white inclusion that may be feldspar. The fabric is a matt grey colour with oxidised orange interior and exterior surfaces. A mid yellowish green colourer slip has been applied to the interior surface. The sherd measures 44.8mm length…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skenfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9DA422
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cut silver half penny of John, Class 5b1. Moneyer Tomas, Mint: Carlisle
Created on: Friday 24th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raglan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9D8406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver thirty shilling piece of Charles I, Scottish: Intermediate Issue, Equestrian Portrait III. 1637-42
Created on: Friday 24th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HESH-525C76
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of glazed earthenware pottery dating from the later medieval or early post medieval (1400-1650). The two sherds conjoin along a worn and abraded edge, suggesting that the break is old. The sherds are from therefore from a single vessel, probably a large dish or wide rimmed plate. The fabric is a relatively soft earthenware with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit, and white quartz inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric is a powdery orange colour. The interior face of the dish is decorated with a m…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-520045
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four sherds of black-glazed pottery dated to the post medieval period (1650 – 1720). The fabric is similar in all sherds and some of the fragments conjoin suggesting they are from one vessel. The fabric and glaze is similar to that seen on Staffordshire Blackwares and is relatively fine. All the sherds are relatively fresh with crisp broken edges. The fabric is a relatively hard earthenware with a number of small rounded and sub-angular grit, white quartz and grog inclusions. There is also a high proportion of mica and sand like grains present in the fabric. The fabric is a mid orang…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Record ID: HESH-88E147
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 – 1650 AD (probably Medieval 1300-1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with two pronounced faces. The upper is domed and the lower is relatively flat. The central hole is broadly circular and has been cast / set slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 7.7mm. The whorl measures 27.2mm diameter, is 9.2mm thick, and weighs 31.55 grams. The spindle whorl is undecorated. It is a mid-light yellow cream colour with an uneven broken patina. The whorl has also been abraded and rolled in the…
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Record ID: HESH-EA8854
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, dated 1574, initial mark: Eglantine.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EA6AE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, dated 1571, initial mark: Castle.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanover', grid reference and parish protected.