Record ID: HESH-8CEAC4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherd from the wall of a relatively thin walled Midlands Purple Ware pottery vessel, probably a drinking vessel of post medieval date (1600 – 1720). This sherd is relatively fresh with broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware 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 orange and the inner and outer are a mottled purple grey. The inner and outer surfaces are also burnished. The outer edge has a series of parallel l…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uffington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8CDC13
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large sherd from near the base of a relatively thick walled (thick based) Midlands Purple Ware pottery vessel, probably a storage jar of post medieval date (1600 – 1720). This sherd is relatively fresh with broken edges. The fabric of the sherd is a very hard earthenware 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 orange and the inner and outer surfaces are a mottled purple grey. The inner surfaces of the vessel is glazed with a thick bla…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8CD435
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Glazed sherd from the rim of an extremely hard earthenware jar, jug or storage vessel of probable later medieval date (1350-1550). The sherd consists of both the rim and part of the broken sidewall. The rim is near vertical and the sidewall expands slightly before tapering. It is relatively large with unabraded edges. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is almost plastic in structure (being very like stoneware); it is mica rich, having frequent grit-like inclusions. The fabric is a matt grey colour. The exterior surface is glazed and it is a mottled brown green colour. The sherd…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 1st April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Condover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7EB085
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of a relatively thin walled coarseware pottery vessel. The sherd either dates to the Roman period (50 - 410) or the medieval period (1200-1500). From what remains it is more likely to be Roman in date and from the local ‘Severn Valley’ like wares, but the style of the rim is unusual being relatively thick and flared, rather than everted as in most Roman vessels. The fabric is relatively soft with a number of angular and sub-angular quartz, grit and ironstone inclusions. The fabric also contains considerable inclusions of mica / sand. The fabric colour is a uniform mid ora…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gladestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7C2534
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undiagnostic body sherds from pottery vessels of medieval date (1100 – 1300). The fabric of each sherd is similar, although the thickness and condition differ. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, and grit-like inclusions. The fabric colour varies from light - dark oxidised orange. The larger sherd is similar to Roman Severn Valley wares but the context of this find would suggest a medieval date Bulk weight: 4.98 grams
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7C20E0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A relatively small sherd from the base of a glazed vessel of probable medieval (1150-1400) date. The external face of the sherd is glazed with a relatively thin yellowish green coloured glaze which survives in patches. The rim and body is missing. The base of the pot is likely to be relatively flat. The fabric of the sherd is a relatively hard earthenware with a number of small angular and sub-angular grit, and quartz inclusions. There is also a large amount of mica in the fabric. The fabric colour of the sherd is an oxidised orange colour. A suggested diameter of the vessel, heigh…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7C1BD4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Glazed sherd from the rim of an earthenware jar or cooking vessel of medieval date (1100-1400). The sherd consists of both the rim; the sidewall being broken. The rim is stepped with an internal groove which tapers and the swells into the body of the vessel. It is relatively large with abraded edges. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, and grit-like inclusions. The fabric is an orange brown colour. The exterior surface is very sandy in nature possibly as a result of leaching in the soil. Remnants of a yellow green …
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7C1556
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three glazed body sherds from pottery vessels of medieval date (1100 – 1300). The fabric of each sherd is similar, although the thickness, condition and glaze differ. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, and grit-like inclusions. There is also a powdery white inclusion which may be decayed limestone – there are also oval voids in the fabric which could suggest that limestone has been leached from the fabric. The fabric colour varies from a grey reduced to orange oxidised. The glaze also varies and is described f…
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-927418
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherd from either an urn or carinated jar of early medieval date (500 – 700AD). The sherd is broken and incomplete; the inner surface of the pot is lost due to a laminating fracture. What remains is much abraded. The upper surface of the sherd is decorated; the surface is burnished and a decorative pattern impressed. This pattern consists of a series of double horizontal parallel bands which have been formed by impressing the surface with a tool, the section of each grooved band is U shaped. Two areas of these double bands exist on the sherd. Between these two double bands are a seri…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2009
Last updated: Friday 18th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E99630
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a pottery vessel of probable medieval date. The sherd is likely to be from a relatively thin walled unglazed vessel; not enough survives to suggest the overall size or form; but the fabric of the vessel would suggest a functional utilitarian use such as a storage jar. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white and rose quartz, and frequent inclusions of grog. The fabric is a mid orange colour; the outside surface is abraded and slightly burnished. The inner surface has a grey concreted layer present; this does not…
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Last updated: Sunday 2nd October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-697B40
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sherd from the handle of a drinking vessel dated to the post medieval period (1650 – 1720). The fabric is best described as a Midlands Purple Ware. The edges of the sherd are relatively fresh with crisp broken edges. The fabric is a very hard earthenware (almost 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 grey purple. The outer surface is glazed in a purple brown colour; the consistency of the glaze is relatively thin which mig…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-696D28
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherd from the base of black-glazed pottery dated to the post medieval period (1650 – 1780). The fabric and glaze is similar to that seen on Staffordshire Blackwares and is relatively thick. The sherd is 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 reddish brown colour. The interior and exterior surfaces are glazed in a shiny black colour; the consistency …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-58A582
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd from a probable Roman ‘Severn Valley Ware’ Vessel (50-400 AD). The sherd is heavily abraded and a fresh open section cannot be seen; therefore it is impossible to provide a description of the fabric. The pottery is a mid red brown colour; the outer surface is discoloured and abraded. The size and capacity of the vessel cannot be suggested from this sherd; it measures 23.8mm length, 25.7mm width is 10.8mm thick at the rim, and 3.8mm thick body. The sherd weighs 4.5 grams
Created on: Monday 26th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A61001
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very large fragment from the rim of a large ‘Severn Valley type’ oxidised storage jar of Roman date. It is possible that this storage jar is copying amphorae of the period, due to its thickness and size. The rim is extremely large and thick, in section it has a reverse C shaped section with an overturned thick rim which does not taper into the body, the thickness remains constant to the broken edge. The fragment has relatively sharp unabraded edges, suggesting recent removal from an archaeological context, below the ploughsoil. The fabric a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, hav…
Created on: Friday 11th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-691126
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a large pottery vessel of medieval date (1100 – 1300). The exterior surface of the vessel is heavily sooted suggesting that it was used on a fire for cooking. The sherd is relatively large with no abraded edges, suggesting it has come from an undisturbed archaeological context. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, grog and grit-like inclusions. The fabric is a mid grey colour with an orange hue, which may be due to iron panning / staining in the soil. The sherd measures 61.2mm length, 50.2mm wi…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-690CD0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a pottery vessel of medieval date (1100 – 1300). The exterior surface of the vessel is heavily sooted suggesting that it was used on a fire for cooking. The sherd is relatively large with no abraded edges, suggesting it has come from an undisturbed archaeological context. The internal edge has a series of circumferential groves created by the pottery when drawing up the edges of the vessel. The sherd measures 46mm length, 36.2mm width is 7.0mm thick and weighs 12.05 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-690061
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Body sherd from a large pottery vessel of medieval date (1100 – 1300). The exterior surface of the vessel is not heavily sooted suggesting that it is from a storage jar. The sherd is relatively large with no abraded edges, suggesting it has come from an undisturbed archaeological context. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, coal-like (small shiny relatively soft stone) and grit-like inclusions. There is also a powdery white inclusion which may be decayed limestone. The fabric is a dark grey colour with pale brown…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68E7B7
Object type: KILN WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular sub-rectangular fragment of kiln waste / kiln furniture. The fragment is heavily fired although now much abraded with many irregular small circular or sub-circular holes (diameter 1.4mm). The fabric is a mid - light grey colour; it is mica rich with rose coloured quartz inclusions. There is not a broken edge to examine the fabric in detail. A direct parallel is not available but the findspot – along with fragments of medieval vessels may suggest a medieval date. Intriguingly it may also hint at pottery production nearby The sherd measures 46.7mm length, 35.1mm width is 1…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68DBD5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sherd from the base of an earthenware jug of medieval date (1100-1350). The sherd consists of both the base and sides, where these meet they are joined with a pie-crust like decoration. The sherd is relatively large with no abraded edges, suggesting it has come from an undisturbed archaeological context. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, grog and grit-like inclusions. There is also a powdery white inclusion which may be decayed limestone. The fabric is a mid grey colour with an orange oxidised interior and exter…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-68D686
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Decorated fragment of strap handle from a jug of medieval date (1200-1400). The sherd is unglazed and decorated on the exterior edge with a series of deeply incised slash marks arranged in two vertical opposing rows. The handle is relatively large with no abraded edges, suggesting it has come from an undisturbed archaeological context. The fabric is a hard earthen ware which is mica rich, having abundant angular and sub-angular white quartz, grog and grit-like inclusions. There is also a powdery white inclusion which may be decayed limestone. The fabric is a dark grey colour with an o…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.