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Record ID: HESH-BE87FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large broadly triangular piece of iron of uncertain function or date. The iron fragment is hammer worked and is broadly D shaped in cross section. It is pierced in four places - at the apex, twice on the base and singly at the midpoint. The surface is irregular and the reverse face has several areas of spalling and corrosion. The artefact is recorded due to the upper surface seeming to have a series of interlaced designs along the midpoint / spine. This interpretation is uncertain due to condition. Given the form and shape it is possible that this is from a decorative hinge from eit…
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-9F8FC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron object of uncertain date of function. The object consists of a circular boss which descends to a faceted rectangular bar. The item has been shown to staff of the Royal Armouries who have suggested that it is not sword / dagger related and instead is likely to be for a different purpose. A direct parallel has not been found.
The object measures 55.4mm length, 34.9mm diameter across boss (11.9mm thick at same point) the shank projects 25.8mm and is 16.6mm wide and 9.2mm thick. It weighs 68.24 grams.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Corve Dale', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-795491
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand wrought iron artefact of probably later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1800 AD). The exact nature and function of this artefact is unknown, some suggestions are made below, however the two most convincing suggestions are that it is a crude pole weapon, or that it is a functional handmade tool for agricultural or industrial working. The artefact is made from two pieces of forged iron which have been hammer-welded together. The blade is irregular in shape; it is possible that the metal was shaped to form two cutting edges. The blade is slotted into a V shaped wedge and weld…
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: HESH-C88498
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified hand made iron artefact of unknown function and date. This has been recorded due to the significant and rare survival of Roman metalwork from this site. This artefact seems to be formed from two lengths of iron joined (possibly hammer welded) at their mid-point. The upper length of metal is a sub rectangular rod which taper from a rectangular section at one end to a rounded bar at the other. It is joined at the mid point to a similar but slighter piece of iron which changes from a sub-rectangular bar to a C sectioned bar that matches the cross section of the upper…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-C80E20
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An encrusted iron artefact of probable Roman date. The shape and size of the artefact are unknown due to heavy iron corrosion / encrustation which has laminated in places. The artefact seems to expand from a small blunted point to below the mid point where it then tapers to a slender shaft or tang, possibly for setting within a handle. From what survives it seems that the artefact is not bladed (i.e. a knife) and is possibly a punch or drill of some type. An X-ray of this artefact would help in identifying it - however at present this is impossible. A Roman date is suggested due …
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-C7EFA8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lengths of sub-circular sectioned bar or rod, possibly tapering shafts from larger artefacts of possible Roman date. The bars have been hand-forged. They could date from almost any historic period but due to the significant amount of other identifiable Roman metalwork from this garden have been recorded as potentially interesting, but unidentified artefacts. It is possible that these two rods could be the shafts of tools or even pilum (although that maybe doubtful due to their small cross section measurements. The larger of the two fragments seems to change shape in cross sec…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-C0AC83
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified and undated iron artefact; it is possible that this may be part of a hook or similar style of artefact probably associated with buildings. In form the artefact is similar to a large nail with a hook shaped terminal. The nail is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and square in cross section. It tapers from a thickened middle to a corroded point. The opposite terminal has been flattened (being rectangular in cross section) and is curled back upon itself forming a crude hook. The curved nature of this seems to be deliberate rather than a result of movement in the soil.
Th…
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Weston Under Penyard', grid reference and parish protected.
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