Record ID: HESH-DEB916
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain object of uncertain date - most probably made in the medieval or post medieval period (1200-1800). In form the artefact is similar to a thimble being a domed sheet of lead which has subsequently been crushed in the soil. The artefact is crudely decorated with a series of opposing triangular cut out shapes positioned irregular around the lower edge. The lower edge / base is decorated with incised / filed irregular sized dog-tooth pattern. At the top of the dome is the remains of an iron rivet. The artefact is a mid grey colour with a deep incised scar on the upper edge. No…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-887742
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy artefact of unknown function of probable Roman date. The artefact is irregular in plan and flat in profile. A single cast beaded / raised rib separate the plate into two parts, either side of this rib are marks that might be described as laureate wreaths. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The artefact is a mid grey green colour with a well formed patina - it is recovered from an area rich in later Roman artefacts and coins. The artefact measures 19.1mm length, 24.1mm width, is 2.3mm across the plate and the rib projects 0.6mm. It weighs 4.01 grams
Created on: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nafferton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A0C653
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square (or lozenge / diamond) shaped cast sheet metal artefact - most probably of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1250-1700). The upper surface is uniform in width and length, the sides are all faceted / bevelled. The surface is smooth and well patinated. There is no incised or applied decoration. The reverse face is similar patinated but has a rougher surface. A central grey line divides the piece in half from corner to corner - this is possibly the remains of a grey solder - suggesting this plate was applied to either another object or possibly a long pin. A direct parall…
Created on: Friday 5th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5B0B27
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy artefact or probable post medieval (1500-1700) or possible later early medieval date (AD 800-1100). The function of the artefact is unknown and dating is based on style of decoration, form and patina. The artefact comprises of an openwork plate which is irregular in pland and rectangular in cross section. In form the plate is broadly lyre shaped being broadly circular with two kidney shaped oval openwork panels forming a central sospine which bi-furcates around an irregular oval (teardeop) panel. From the upper edge are three projecting cast spurs. From th…
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29BE0C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complex cast copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and date. The artefact comprises an openwork oval shaped cage surmounted by a bulbous knop which is pierced by a transverse oval shaped hole. The artefact is cast in a single piece and the openwork cage consists of four evenly spaced arms aligned vertically that enclose an oval shaped space c. 16.3mm diameter and 15.2mm high. Where the arms meet on the lower edge a flat oval shaped disc is formed - this is pierced by a rectangular hole (3.6mm x 2.4mm). On the upper edge a thickened sub rectangular domed knop or boss extends me…
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2903BE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two almost identical cast copper alloy artefacts of unknown function but of most probable later post medieval or modern date (AD 1650 -1850). In shape and size both artefacts are very similar being semi-circular (D shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in profile with a distinctive external chamfered edge.The two external pointed edges possibly suggest that a rectangular bar extended from each. Both also have a vertically aligned groove on both faces. In form they most resemble the external edges of buckle frames. They both have a light grey green colour with a powdery surface patina. D…
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

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-BE684E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast leaded copper alloy fitting of uncertain function and date. It is broken into two parts although the two ends conjoin to form a single broken artefact. The fitting is broadly rectangular in plan - although it is much distorted in plan and profile. At the centre of one of the broken parts a rectangular lozenge headed element extends. It is uncertain if this is functional or decorative. There are no drilled holes or fixing points present; likewise there is no applied or incised decoration. The metal is a mid-grey green colour with a corroded surface patina. A direct parallel ha…
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-A2E794
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of cast copper alloy plate of uncertain date. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. All edges are heavily eroded and abraded; they do not represent the original edges. The upper surface has a poorly preserved cast pattern comprising radiating elements between oval lentoid open loops. It has a deep green coloured surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found although it is highly likely that it is from the rim of a decorated metal dish - possibly a chafing dish of later medieval date (AD 1200 - 1600). The fragment measures: 33.…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7AFF7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small square shaped gold coloured possibly gold (and copper) alloyed piece of casting waste / manufacturing offcut from thick sheet / ingot of uncertain date. The metal is flat and rectangular in section; one edge has a very slight bevel to it whilst the other three have cut edges. Theer is no sign of saw marks and it looks to have been cut with a cold chisel - or been snapped. Two of the cut edges have a slightly corroded surface whilst the upper and lower ones have small pit marks. No obvious nick marks or cutting can be seen on any surface and the form of the ingot is not diagnos…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: HESH-681CCB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of unknown date and function; it is most likely to be part from a knife handle (counter weight) of post medieval date. The plate is an irregular octagonal shape (square with the corners removed) and rectangular in cross section. Through the centre is a rectangular slot (7.8mm x 2.6mm). The upper surface is plain and undecorated whilst the lower has a series of scratched marks - most probably through movement in the soil. The piece is a mid-grey colour and is most likely to be a lead alloy. A direct parallel has not been found. The artefact measures 27.4mm lon…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-672253
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper artefact of unknown function most probably of post medieval date (AD 1600-1800). The artefact is handmade being broadly rectangular in plan with four uneven sides and a square shaped hole through the centre (13.7mm x 14.5mm). It is undecorated although the upper and lower (top and bottom) faces differ both having slight or chamfered sides. It is possible that the central hole was formed by drilling the corners and using a file to shape. It has a mid-green well preserved thick patina although the surface is abraded by movement within the ploughzone. A direct …
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3E9E10
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from a larger unidentified object of probable later Early Medieval date (AD 800-1200). The fragment is an irregular triangular shape in plan and slightly curved in profile - originally it would have been rectangular and the extant fragment represents a single corner. The fragment is pierced on one of its broken edges by a circular hole - which possibly may have held a rivet. The remains of a small rectangular sectioned rivet is present and preserved embedded through the copper alloy mount. This is possibly a repair. The upper surface is decorated with a ci…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C4EB75
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fitting / plate of probable later Early Medieval or early Medieval date (AD 850-1250). The exact function of this piece is unknown - it has been bent from its original shape by movement in the plough soil. Originally it would have consisted or a rectangular plate from which triangular shaped wedge terminals extend each angled at 45 degrees from the horizontal and terminate in D shaped bulbous knops. The profile of the piece is now U shaped. The upper rectangular plate is decorated with a small neat border of rocker arm decoration, similar triangular shaped panels a…
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-722EF5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper composite fragment of uncertain function and date - most probably associated with a copper alloy spoon or knife of post medieval date. The artefact comprises a tapering stem broken at one end and terminating in a bulbous corroded head at the other. Positioned half-way along the tapering shaft is a rectangular block very similar to a post medieval knife cap. It is suggested that the tang would have been set within a wooden handle and surmounted by a knife terminal - the bulbous corroded element could be the remains of an external knop similar to that seen on apostle spoon…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruyton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-17BE82
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2017-1151: Specialist Report Fragment of an Unidentified Artefact from Romsley, Shropshire Date: Later Early Medieval (AD 900-1100) Date of discovery: 2017 Circumstances of discovery: Discovered whilst metal detecting Description: An incomplete highly decorative zoomorphic terminal, most probably from the tip of a strap end. The object is cast, moulded in high relief into a three-dimensional representation of an animal / dragon's head, with additional details engraved into the surface. The animal has pronounced projecting boss like eyes wit…
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Friday 12th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Romsley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-F167E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large handmade near spherical ball fromed of pipe clay. The ball has a clear seam around its circumferential edge along with trimming / turning marks from finishing. The surface is smooth and polished and it is well finished. It was found amongst a considerable assemblage of clay pipe fragments (bowls and stems). Diameter: 25.6mm / Weight: 19.6 grams
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: HESH-F15F05
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large handmade near spherical ball fromed of pipe clay. The ball has a clear seam around its circvumferential edge along with trimming / turning marks from finishing. The surface is abraded and broken - possibly through use. It was found amongst a considerable assemblage of clay pipe fragments (bowls and stems). Diameter: 39.9mm / Weight: 78.1 grams
Created on: Friday 17th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: HESH-F5D7EA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper alloy artefact of probable later medieval / post medieval date (1300-1600). The artefact is incomplete - in plan, profile and cross section it is irregular. The upper face is formed around a central shield like boss from which two pairs of unequal arms extend - probably forming two loops (both of which are broken). From the centre of the reverse face a large robust square sectioned projecting pin / peg extends (7mm x 7mm x 19.3mm). There is no surface decoration and the artefact has a worn and abraded surface patina. The feel of the artefact suggests a late…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DFA78B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy artefact. The artefact is rectangular in plan with a slightly curved profile and has a square shaped cross section. It is broken at one end and other terminates in a rounded point. There is no cast or incised surface decoration and the artefact has a thick green surface patina which is slightly corroded and abraded. The curve in the profile is due to recent movement in the ploughsoil. Lateral surface cracking is present due to stress fracturing. A direct parallel has not been found - it has been discovered on a site rich in Roman and Medieval archae…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.