Record ID: HESH-DCEE83
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla broken into two non-conjoining parts dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The lower section of the flask and a small separate section of the neck of the vessel survive. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. It is at this point the flask is broken and the surface is patinated suggesting the damage is relatively old. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with cast design possibly a square topped heraldic shield which is filled with …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-84A44F
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and sealed / closed cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The pilgrims' ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which is closed / sealed by crimping at the top. Where the ampulla sides flare there is are loops one on either side; both loops have an angular shape. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with cast design possibly a squar…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Luston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-824781
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small fragment of cast lead alloy, most probably from the base of a pilgrims ampulla of medieval date (AD 1200-1450). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile. It comprises a small section of the upper face and lower curved edge of the artefact. The face is decorated with curvilinear ribs whose design extends onto the external edge and represents the shell of St James - Patron Saint of Pilgrims. The opposite face is lost. The artefact is a mid-white colour with an abraded and corroded surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found due to the small size of the piece a…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swansea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-683F1A
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small fragment of cast lead alloy, most probably from the base of a pilgrims ampulla of medieval date (AD 1200-1450). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile. It comprises a small section of the upper face and lower curved edge of the artefact. The face is decorated with curvilinear ribs whose design extends onto the external edge and represents the shell of St James patron saint of pilgrims. The opposite face is lost. The artefact is a mid-white colour with an abraded and corroded surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found due to the small size of the piece and…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0B21B6
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part (flask) has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid-point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge (neck) which has been damaged. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two broken stumps (one on either side) where small integral cast loops would have projected. The ampulla has been flattened whilst the upper edge has been torn. Both the upper and lower face…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corvedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3D46B4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part (flask) has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge (neck) which has been damaged. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two broken stumps (one on either side) where small integral cast loops would have fitted. The ampulla has been flattened whilst the upper edge has been torn. At the centre of the damage on …
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CCB98D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and sealed / closed cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The pilgrims' ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which is closed / sealed by crimping at the top. Where the ampulla sides flare there is are loops one on either side; one of these is broken and small scars remain. The surviving loop has an angular shape. The front face of the …
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-54D2DB
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims' ampulla is incomplete and fragmentary with only the lower flask surviving. In plan and profile the ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular. The lower part has a rounded convex base; the waist neck and side lugs / handles are lost. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with a cast motif; the reverse is poorly preserved and any details once present are now lost. The design on the front face consists of a wide spread crown with thick lower band …
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-11D113
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims' ampulla is incomplete and badly misshapen being crushed and folded. In plan and profile the ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular. The lower part has a rounded convex base that is stepped and the external rim has a series of deeply incised grooves. The neck and side lugs / handles are lost. The mouth is also crushed. The front and rear face of the ampulla are too worn to be identified. Interestingly they have been cut / incised with a triangular…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-0C7C12
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims' ampulla is incomplete and fragmentary with only the lower flask surviving. In plan and profile the ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular. The lower part has a rounded convex base that is stepped to form a waste at the mid point. The neck and side lugs / handles are lost. The front and rear face of the ampulla are decorated with cast motifs. These designs have been abraded and distorted through laminating corrosion and bending. The front face ha…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-6542E6
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims' ampulla is much more angular and robust than most examples having a very rectangular flask mouth and D shaped body. In plan and profile the ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular. The lower part has a rounded convex base that is stepped to form a waste at the mid point. This then extends vertically upwards towards the upper edge which is lost due to a lateral break / split . At the mid point of the neck of the flask there are two small integral c…
Created on: Friday 17th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: HESH-637557
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The pilgrims' ampulla fragment comprises the lower flask - the neck has been removed by an irregular lateral tare. It is broadly oval in plan and D shape in profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. The ampulla has also been flattened / crushed and all the faces are worn. The front and rear face of the ampulla are decorated with cast motifs. These designs have been abraded. On the front face th…
Created on: Thursday 21st February 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-804731
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 'torn' cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims' ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base which expands and then tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which has been damaged / torn. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two small integral cast loops with an angular profile project - both of these are lost / broken and remain as slight stubs on the edge. The lower and…
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-830492
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims' ampulla is much more angular than most examples having a very rectangular flask mouth and D shaped body. In plan and profile the ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular. The lower part has a rounded convex base that is stepped to form a waste at the mid point. This then vertically upwards towards the upper edge which has been deliberately sealed by crimping. At the mid point of the neck of the flask there are two small integral cast loops which have been flatte…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hodnet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-796C64
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. Its lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which has been damaged. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two broken stumps (one on either side) where small integral cast loops would have fitted. The ampulla has been flattened whilst the upper edge has been torn. There is also evidence of a single deliberate …
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Radnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-42B233
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims’ ampulla has been folded in half irregularly – originally it was broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two broken stumps (one on either side) where small integral cast loops would have fitted. It is likely that the damage to the artefact was caused pre-d…
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-8D8AA8
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a cast lead alloy pilgrims ampulla of medieval date 1250-1500 AD. The fragment is irregular in both plan and cross section. The fragment consists of the lower part of the ampulla, it is broken at the neck of the flask and is pierced through the centre with an irregular shaped tare. Little of the design on the front face of the flask remains, a series of raised dots are present around the edge of the central tare. The flask fragment is a mid cream coloured grey colour, although heavily damaged the patina is relatively sound and the edges crisp suggesting littl…
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'TELFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BF9F55
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims’ ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base which expands and then tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which has been damaged. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two small integral cast loops with an angular profile, being broadly triangular in shape, and oval in cross section (thickness 2.6mm). The lower and upper parts of t…
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C7DA55
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The pilgrims’ ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has been lost but would have had a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which although damaged is complete. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two (one on either side) complete integral cast loops. These loops have an oval cross section. The ampulla has been flattened whilst the lower…
Created on: Friday 8th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-25CE42
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The extant fragment of the ampullae represents the lower part of the flask. The upper part (neck and handles) has been lost, probably due to movement in the ploughsoil. The fragment is oval in plan and D shaped in profile. It has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point; it is here that the damage has occurred. The ampulla measures, 28mm in length (from the upper broken edge to the apex of the base), 34.7mm maximum width (acr…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.