Record ID: HESH-B72BC3
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from either a medieval or post medieval toilet implement / ear scoop or a broken medieval annular buckle fragment. The fragment is broken across the stem of the artefact and the break is patinated but unworn suggesting damage in antiquity with minimal movement in the plough soil. The opposite end widens and thins to form a curved U shaped terminal - which could be interpreted as either a scoop or a recessed terminal to allow the pin to rest on the frame of the buckle. The artefact is a mid brown colour with a well formed polished surface patina. A direct paral…
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanyblodwel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F47554
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Report Treasure Case 2010- T827: Hereford Area, Herefordshire Silver Toilet or Cosmetic Article (combined earscoop / toothpick) Date: Post Medieval (1500-1650 AD) Finder: Date of discovery: 2009 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Description: An incomplete silver alloy toilet article or cosmetic article comprising a small combined earscoop and a toothpick / nail cleaner. The artefact is incomplete and broken into three parts; the two parts, reported herein, conjoin: the break between them is relatively modern, probably as a consequence …
Created on: Monday 20th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-72A5A5
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
The silver gilt fragment is an incomplete fragment from a larger object, most of the surviving fragment taking the form of a stylized animal head, modelled in relief. The animal head is characterized by a blunt, rounded snout with two circular recesses fore eyes, lips delineated by single incised lines, and backward projecting ear. The mouth bites a shaft of circular cross-section, while the neck has been modified to a flattened plate-like cross-section, with suggestion of an expanding flare. The cross-sections of the projections from neck and mouth of this fragment indicate that t…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrexham', grid reference and parish protected.