Record ID: HESH-E5F18C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete silver whistle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object is formed of sheet metal and is cast as one piece into a broadly cylindrical shape with a tapered end to form a D-shaped mouth piece. The other end is rounded. Towards the centre of the tub is a cut D-shaped sound hole and in the centre of the underside is a loop with a single chain link threaded through. The whistle is well decorated. The rounded end cap is decorated with raised pellets in the form of a sexfoil with pellet in the centre. The back end is decorated with a band …
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-3CA48E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut farthing (quarter penny ) of Cnut (1016-35), Short Cross type (North 790) dating to c. AD1029-35/6, mint and moneyer unknown (both removed when the coin was fractioned). Ref: North 1994: 168.  The coin is worn and there is a split in the flan around part of the outer edge of the coin.  North 1994 no.818
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-09EF95
Object type: FOIL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment of gold sheet foil with a series of decorative applied repousse marks presented on the outer face. Due to the condition and the small size of the fragment the overall design is unclear. The sheet has been folded into two and it is difficult to establish if this is deliberate and post depositional or later damage in the ploughsoil. What remains of the decorative design consists of a series of nine circular pointille bosses formed with a round headed punch or awl that has been worked from the underside to create the form. These bosses are arranged along one long…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bidford-on-Avon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E3AF5F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to an abraded point, the foot knop is lost. The head of the brooch is complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. The bar is broken and abraded and the spring and pin are lost. There is no evidence of a head loop, plate or spike. The head of the brooch is not decorated. The bow of…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-E3CF8A
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn, cast, copper alloy rushlight holder of later post medieval date (1650-1800). Description: The holder is well made and roughly L-shaped. One arm is for attachment to another surface. It is scored or filed on the bottom surface where it was affixed to another surface, and has two small pin or rivet holes. One of these holes is a weak point where the end of the arm has broken off. The other arm of the object is a socket, acting as a holder. It is a hollow cylinder for over half of its length, with an irregular sloping end (this may represent wear or damage d…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-4821A1
Object type: BATTLEAXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late Neolithic to Bronze Age stone perforated battleaxe, dating to 2500 - 1800 BC. The axe is broadly triangular in plan. In section the triangular blade narrows sharply to a slightly rounded rectangular butt (rectangular with rounded corners). The axe has a flared blunted crescentic edge. The blade of the battleaxe is on the same alignment (vertical) as the perforation. It is broadly convex in profile and appears complete. The perforation is positioned at a point approximately 1/3 of the way along the length of the axe, closest to the butt end. The perforation itself has a…
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-527776
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval silver Scottish long cross penny of Alexander III (AD 1249-86) second coinage, class Mb1 or Mb2 (Spink S5054) dating to c.1280-92 AD. Mullet of six points in each angle of reverse, total 24 points. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19. Obverse: Bust left, sceptre before face; initial cross pattee, +AL[EXANDER DE]I GRA. Reverse: Long cross, mullet of six points in each angle, total 24 points, [REX/]SCO/TOR[/VM+] Weight: 0.84gms. Width: 16.28mm. Height: 15.52mm
Created on: Sunday 5th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-06C7A0
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A distorted cast copper alloy forked spacer from a composite strap-end of medieval date (1300-1450 AD). The spacer has a circular frame, with a lozengiform collared projection, probably intended as an acorn knop, from the opposing end two triangular shaped prongs of a forked spacer project. Apart from the acorn knop it is undecorated and finished with deep file scratches. The knop is thicker than the rest of the flat frame. The forked spacer is a mid grey-green colour with an even but abraded patina which covers all surfaces. A series of diagonal filed marks are present on both faces …
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-05E163
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary (AD 1553-54) struck at the tower mint, London North 1960
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F0F027
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 - 1649), group E, anchor initial mark dating from AD 1628-9 struck at the Tower mint, London. North: 2229
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th July 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-6E9A82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377) dated to the pre-treaty period AD 1351-61. A more precise identification cannot be achieved due to the wear and condition of the coin. The external edge of the flan is feathered and the edge is folded. A pentangular shaped hole is present through the centre of the coin. The edges are slightly clipped. The record and coin have been discussed with Dr John Naylor (National Finds Advsior medieval coinage) who notes that: the central piercing is a a rather untidy looking hole so I can't imagine it's intended for adaptation, rather …
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

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-DE547F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, single loop buckle cast with an integral plate, dating from the medieval period c. AD 1250 - 1400. Only the plate remains as the frame of the buckle is lost due to old damage. In form the buckle is very small and would originally have had an oval frame. The plate is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross ection. It is decorated with a series of three bosses seperated by double transverse ribs. Two of these bosses are pierece by iron headed rivets that would have attached the plate to the leather strap. There is no evidence of gilding, athoug…
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-DDA2DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the lower bow and foot of a cast copper alloy brooch most probably of Roman date (AD50-350). The alloy of the metal is relatively unusual seeming to be heavily leaded creating a very grey coloured alloy. The form of the brooch comprises an angular bow which has transverse ribs terminating in a large moulded D shaped bead from which an oval shaped foot descends. The reverse of the foot is flat and abraded but seems originally to have a small vertical rib that formed a slight catch plate. The upper bow and head of the brooch is lost. There is no evidence of an inlaid or …
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-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-DC6E37
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large two faced lead token of probable later medieval or post medieval date (AD1200-1800). The token (or possibly a weight) is incomplete having lost a portion from movement within the ploughsoil. The token was originally circular in plan and has been cast within a two part mould. The upper face is decorated with a daisy wheel / flower formed of six oval shaped loops positioned evenly around a raised circular central boss. The daisy is enclosed within a double circular border, The reverse face is flat and poorly preserved - a single cast initial W is present. The token has a mid yel…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B5C14D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and distorted cast copper alloy Jews harp of probable post-Medieval date (c. 1500-c. 1800). The lyre-shaped instrument is near complete with only the iron twanger being lost. It is broadly symmetrical in plan; with a sub-circular head and tapering arms which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The metal is a mid green colour with an abraded surface patina commonly seen on finds of later post medieval date. All surfaces have a distinct filed surface. There is no evidence of an iron twanger, but there is a rectangular recess where it would have sat. …
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B58E6A
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular guinea coin weight dating from the Post Medieval period, being used after 1773 until about 1800. The obverse is heavily eroded and the surface design is lost - originally it would have contained the weight of a full guinea being 5 penny weights and 6 grains or 5 penny weights and 8 grains. The reverse is inscribed GUINEAS / COINED / BEFORE / 1772 over four lines arranged vertically. The weight has a diameter of 20.4mm, and is 4.2mm thick. It has a mass of 6.40 grams. Information below taken from record: SWYOR-80FFA8 Around this time (17…
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B48D7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver groat of Phillip and Mary (AD1554-8), initial mark: lis; struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1973
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B44F0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) initial mark: eglantine (AD 1574-8), date above the shield on reverse that is heavily worn. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 1998
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B386C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625) Second Bust - initial mark: Thistle, date above the shield on reverse - 1603. Struck at the tower mint: London. North: 2075
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-20AD07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver broken cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1216-72) Long cross penny Class V (AD 1250-75 )most probably struck at the mint in Canterbury
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A158E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 9b struck at the mint in London c. 1299-1301. North: 1037/1
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A10EA4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 3c-g struck at the mint in Lincoln c. 1280-81. The coin is incomplete and cracked North: 1018-22
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A025F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry III (1216-72) Class 3c Struck c. 1248-50 by the moneyer Henri at the mint in London North: 988
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8C7E92
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a medieval silver chinfrão (half real grosso) of Afonso V of Portugal (1438-81), uncertain mint. The coin survives only as a worn fragment the break across the coin irregular and uneven. Approximately 40% of the coin survives. Obverse: Crowned letter A; Reverse has the arms of Portugal.
Created on: Tuesday 15th June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A0790D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) struck at the mint in London.
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A043E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) struck at the mint in London.
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-902C64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward II (1307-1322) struck at the mint in Canterbury. Most probably Class 11b (1312-15) North: 1160
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8FDCAC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1279-1307) struck at the mint in London. Uncertain class due to wear, probably struck later during the reign
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8F6FC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (1279-1307) struck at the mint in London. Class 10cf (1301-10)
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8F23EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the mint in London. Initial Mark: Portcullis. Date 1566 above shield. North: 1997
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8BD8EF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the mint in London. Initial Mark: lost. Date 1573 above shield. North: 1998
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8BB41E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) third issue 1583-1603 North: 1999
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8B7D7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry III (1216-72) struck by the moneyer Henri at the mint in London Class 3c (1248-50 ) North 988
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7BCA6C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete hollow cast harness fitting / toggle of late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age date (1100-500 BC). The harness fitting is circular in plan with two irregular perforations one positioned near the centre which is sub-triangular whilst the other is more rectagular and positioned on the upper edge. The body is hollow cast, possibly around sand as there is no evidence of an internal clay core. This has created a light and fragile shell of copper alloy that has broken through corrosion in several places. On the upper edge is a oval casting jet which has been clipped and poorly fi…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7B3668
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a pointed ut abraded foot that has lost its bulbous knop. The head of the brooch is complete but heavily eroded, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head has the remains of a projecting bar that divides the head vertically - the spring and pin are lost however a small section of the axis bar and one turn of a spring is present fused by corrosion to the bar . At …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7A2704
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver sixpence of James I (1603-25) - first coinage (1603-4)
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-79BFC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval Scottish penny of David II (1329-71) first coinage second issue, small letter issue, sixth bust (Spink S5088) dating to c.1351-57/8. Mint: uncertain. Six pointed mullet in each quarter on the reverse. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 24.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-77AFAA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded silver Roman denarius of unclear type, probably 1st century in date and likely of the Flavian period, c.AD 69-96 (Reece Period 4). Unclear reverse type depicting a seated or reclining figure left, possibly holding a caduceus. Unclear mint, probably Rome. Both faces of the coin are poorly preserved with the detail obscured by corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-762104
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 75 - 175. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a break below the moulded mid-point; the lower bow and foot is lost. The head of the brooch is complete but heavily eroded, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head has the remains of a projecting bar that divides the head vertically - this has also been heavily eroded - the spring and pin are lost . At the mid-point of the bow is a large moulded band which is h…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-65EA72
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of James I (1603-1625) Initial Mark (probably): Thistle (or Lis) struck 1603-4 North 2072/3
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6596D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half penny of Elizabeth I - Initial Mark - O ' cypher struck in 1600 North 2018
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-652CF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut half penny of King John (1199-1216). Short Cross Class 5b-c (1205-10)
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-64D2DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A poorly preserved penny of half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) struck at the mint in London. The coin has been pierced and has also cracked due to movement in the ploughsoil
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-648597
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete broken silver penny - most probably of Edward III (AD 1327-77) florin coinage (AD 1344-51)
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-62B5B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete broken and folded penny - most probably of Edward II II (1307-1322); class 11 (1310-1314)
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-782FB8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval coin; a short cross penny of Richard I (AD 1189 - 1199), most probably Class 4a dating from AD 1194 - 1200, struck at the mint in London by the moneyer Ricard North 965.
Created on: Friday 21st May 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-6899E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver medieval penny of Edward I (1279-1307) Class 9b1, struck at the mint at Newcastle c.1300 North: 1037/1
Created on: Thursday 20th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-67A1D9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold stater of the western / Dobunni Tribe struck c. 20BC - AD5 under the authority of Corio. Obverse: Ear of Corn / Tree symbol with a pellet at base Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, CORIO above. Reference BMC 3064-133 / ABC 2048
Created on: Thursday 20th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-967897
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill style brooch of Roman dating AD 90 - 130. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma, with a moulded plate rising from the wings on each side, to mark the sides of the head and bow. The wings are complete with pierced endcaps that hold an extant axis bar. The spring and pin are lost; however they would also have been held by an external chord which fits through a pierced longitudunal ridge that extends along the head. The lower bow / foot are distorted and the catchplate is b…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-96604B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish silver cut farthing of Alexander III (r.1249-86 AD) first coinage (Voided long cross and stars) Type Ia or IIb (Spink S5040 or S5042) dating to 1250-80 AD. Mint: uncertain but possibly Berwick. Moneyer: uncertain but possibly Wales or Wales and Robert jointly. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 16-17.
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-241408
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipper silver penny of either Edward IV from his second reign 1471-1483, or Richard III 1483-5 - struck at the mint in York. Type XXI 4. If this is the case then the coin would have been struck under the authority of Archbishop Thomas Rotherham (1480-1500). The inscription has been almost entirely removed and the identification is based solely on the marks by the breast and estimated size and style of the coin. Without an inscription it is hard to tell whether the coin was struck under Edward IV or Richard III reign. North: 1654 / 1686
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-90A9C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded silver halfgroat of Charles I (AD 1625-49) struck at the tower mint. The initial mark on both the obverse and reverse faces is lost and dating is based solely on the form of the shield on the reverse to the period 1630-45. An irregular tare / split is present
Created on: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyonshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7AEA14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily abraded and corroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1150 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD12300 -1600). The spindle whorl was originally broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. A central hole is present which has a diameter of approximately 11mm in diameter, Both faces of the whorl are decorated - although one face is poorly preserved. The overall design seems to consist of radiating lines which intersect a circumferential ring creating a crude spiderweb patten. A series of cast pellets are present …
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7A433D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially worn and twisted half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-49) struck at the tower mint. It is most likely to date from the Group D series - the initial mark is unclear but mot probably a tun (barrel) 1636-8 North: 2257
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7862E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded half groat of Charles I (AD 1625-49) struck at the tower mint. It is most likely to date from the Group G series - the initial mark is unclear but probably an eye (1645) North: 2260
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-12B273
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut half penny of John (1199-1216) struck by the moneyer Rauf (Raulf) at the mint of London. Class 6a1 dating to 1210-1213 North: 974/1
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-122311
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A provincial 17th century farthing struck by the cloth merchant or tailor Lawrence Ambery of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Obverse: A pair of shears Inscription: LAWRENCE AMBREY Reverse: initials L A within field Inscription: OF . TEWKESBVRY Williamson: 171
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyonshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0FDDF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver penny of Charles I (1625-1649) dating 1625-1649. Tower mint under the king or parliament. The coin measures 11mm in diameter and weighs 0.39 grams.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-0FB821
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval, late Anglo-Saxon, cast copper-alloy strapend, Thomas' Class A, Type 2, dating to the period c. AD 750-950. The strap end is tongue shaped with a possible zoomorphic terminal. At the other end are the remains of two circular attachment holes along the double-lobed edge. The upper portion of the plate closest to the attachment holes has delaminated. After an uneven transverse break, the lower portion of the plate has incised decoration of several motifs. From the break, this includes part of a squared panel defined by a double border, inside which is a…
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-0EF5C0
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy dress or hair pin of Early-Medieval date (c. AD 700-900). The head is bi-conical with a domed top and conical lower half. Underneath the head is a single circumferential collar from which a circular cross-sectioned shaft extends. The shaft tapers gradually along its length and has a rounded terminal. This may be broken slightly and is very worn. The surfaces of the metal has mottled mid green and brown patination. The pin is 49mm long. The head is 6.5mm in diameter and the shaft is a maximum of 4mm diameter. The pin weighs 2.80 grams.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-0CF71B
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy leaf shaped spearhead, probably of Davis (2017) Group 7, dating from the Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age (1150 BC-600 BC). The surviving portion is a length of the hollow leaf-shaped blade with tapering edges and a rounded tip. At the opposite end there is one surviving shoulder, which terminates in an uneven worn break, revealing the hollowed interior, which extends right through to the tip. The external edges of the blade are uneven in form and are all worn and rounded, as is the tip. On one side the body is significantly damaged with a l…
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FBF348
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but very slender cast copper alloy (bronze) short flanged axehead of very late Early to Middle Bronze Age dating, most probably of the Acton Park I metalwork assemblage and dating from c.1700 to c. 1500BC. The axehead is extremely narrow and stake like; it most probably functioning as a chisel or specialised wood working tool. The axe is undecorated and there are no signs of a median bevel or stop ridge. The axe also is undecorated. The side flanges are cast rather than hammer raised descending approximately 2/3 of the length terminating in rounded edges. The casting seams …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grafton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E6BA06
Object type: CORE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of tertiary debitage - most probably the remains of a Mesolithic core of irregular shape that has been rolled in the ploughsoil. From the images provided it is possible to see the removal of narrow blades in two opposing directions. These platforms are at opposite ends of the debitage. The flint is a dark grey black colour. The flint has been heavily rolled in the ploughsoil; this has resulted in direct damage and irregular removals as well as a general surface abrasion. The core measures 38mm in length, 35mm width, and is 15mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D2C1DC
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete flint blade of probable later Mesolithic date (6500BC - 4500BC). The flint tool is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section; it has been abraded in the ploughsoil. It is formed on a tertiary flake and there is no cortex present. The bulb of percussion is lost due to a break across the lower half of the blade that has removed the bulb and the striking platform. It is possible this edge has been trimmed as small areas of retouch is present. The dorsal face shows areas of clear flake removals and the direction of these removals may indicate that this …
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D28FF5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2000 BC). The flake is irregular in form being broadly triangular in shape. The upper (dorsal) face has the remains of removal scars. The edges are slightly denticulaed but this is most likely due to movement in the ploughzone (plough bumble). The flake is very thin being a mid grey colour. The flakes measures 17mm length, is 15mm wide and 2mm thick
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D27793
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone spindle whorl of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (400 BC - AD 300). The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has been carefully chipped and ground from what seems to be a coarse micaceous sandstone. Through the middle of the whorl is a circular shaped hole set slightly off centre; the hole has straight sides and it has an approximate diameter of 7.5mm. The whorl is undecorated and is relatively unabraded with crisp fresh edges. The whorl is a grey brown colour. Spindle whorls are used for a long period of time and as such are very difficult to…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-CF2F53
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rectangular gun flint of post medieval - modern date (1700-1850 AD). The flint is sub-square in plan , being trapezoidal in profile and section. The flint is a light mottled grey colour. The dorsal face has been knapped / worked on all four sides; this work consists of creating sloping edges to give it a trapezoidal side view. The ventral face retains the waves emanating outwards from the point of impact, but the bulb of percussion has been removed. The flint is unabraded suggesting it hasn't been used. The mottled grey nature of the flint suggests that it was produced locally…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-CEEFF0
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete flint blade of probable late Mesolithic date (6500BC - 4500BC). The flint tool is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in cross section; it has been abraded in the ploughsoil. It is formed on a primary flake. The bulb of percussion is present on the ventral face, although the striking platform has been lost to modern abrasion. The dorsal face is covered with 50% cortex which is a grey white colour. The long edges of each side of the blade have been retouched with relatively crude and disorganised secondary flaking - this is most evident on the ventral fac…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-CE882B
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped and flaked flint knife blade / scraper of later Neolithic or Early Bronze Age date (3000-2000BC). The knife is formed on a flake of secondary debitage. The fragment is broadly oval in plan and has a D shaped cross section. The dorsal face has multiple flaking facets and the edges have been retouched with neat well organised overlapping flakes which can be described as invasive semi-abrupt and stepped. A small area of yellow cortex is present on the dorsal face and this is stained an orange colour by the environment. From this area of cortex relatively neat flake…
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-CE1898
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Mesolithic date (6500-4500 BC). The flake has been abraded within the ploughzone resulting in an irregular shape. Originally it was rectangular in form with a distinctive bulbar scar on the ventral face and prepared platform on the distal end. The dorsal face has a central crested ridge. All other removals are modern and the blade has been rolled in the topsoil. The flint is a coarse grained mid- grey black colour consistent with locally utilised chert. The blade measures 20mm length, is 13mm wide.
Created on: Monday 1st March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-2C7EF2
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete / broken cast copper alloy 'S'-shaped belt hook or strap fitting of Post-Medieval, most probably 18th century date (AD 1550 - AD 1900). The extant terminal is in the form of a snake / serpant or possibly a swan's head which is turned to form an open hook. The central part of the fitting has cast moulded decoration. This decoration is in the form of a central bulbous faceted ring which is flanked by acanthus like leaves. The body of the hook does not seem to be decorated and the hooked end has simple cast zoomorphic features. The fitting is a mid - green colour with an ab…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrockwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-283146
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill type brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar, spring and pin are all lost. The external chord of the spring would have been held by the abraded rearward facing hook positioned at the midpoint on the upper edge of the reverse. The head of the brooch bow is hump like and robust - being comma shaped in profile. The bow is D shaped in cross section. It extends to a broken edge above the foot. The catch-plate is formed from a rib on the rear of the bow which desce…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7FE97A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and abraded copper alloy sestertius of an unknown early emperor. The coin is too worn to be identified further.
Created on: Monday 1st February 2021
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-43C5ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval groat of Mary (1553-8) dating to c. 1553-4. Privy mark Pomegranate. Mint of London. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Inscription: MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI Reverse: Long cross fourcée over royal shield. Inscription: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA. North:1960.
Created on: Friday 29th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Ness', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-425F5F
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy terminal or head from a staff of later early medieval or Norman date (AD 1000 -1200). The staff terminal is broadly sub-spherical in plan and profile being cast as a single piece. From the base of the lower half of the staff head a cylindrical / tubular socket extends. The head of the staff is decorated with a cast pierced pattern of lattice like openwork ornamented with projecting knop like bosses. The way the decoration is applied suggests that each side of the sphere is decorated with an openwork vertical cross with saltire shaped crosses positioned between. At …
Created on: Friday 29th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knockin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-183CB1
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy possible tanged chisel dating to the Middle Bronze Age - Early Iron Age (c. 1400-800 BC). An alternative identification could be an incomplete palstave axe, but the location of the break has obscured key identifying features. The chisel is broken at the top of the blade and as such, is missing the entire tang. The widening at the top of the blade may suggest a rectangular collar. The blade is broadly triangular, flaring out to a rounded sharpened edge. Cf. SUR-1ED2C5, NMGW-E96F08 and SUR-505F93. Examples from Somerset: SOM-C8B934 and SOM-589161.…
Created on: Friday 15th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watchet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EBC8F8
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn cast copper alloy enamelled heraldic harness pendant of probable 13-14th-century (c.1200 - c.1400) date. The pendant is worn and some detail is lost from the front enamelled surface. The pendant is sub-triangular (heater shield-shaped) in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The edges of the shield are slightly bevelled and the profile of the pendant is slightly bowed (convex). On the upper edge of the shield is an integral cast suspension loop which is set at 90 degrees to the plain of the pendant. This loop has been pierced and would have been fitted to a suspension mou…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-06696B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy porcine (boar/pig's head) vessel / bucket mount dating to the Late Iron Age 100 BC – AD 50. The mount is irregular in plan being broadly sub-rectangular in form and is sub-oval shaped in cross section; it has a relatively flat bottom which expands and then tapers in a broad curved upper surface. The mount varies in width and thickness along the length. It is both widest and thickest at the "back" of the head / across the ears. From this point its width and thickness narrows drastically, creating a rounded forehead from which the snout extends. This snout wid…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fyfield and Tubney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C9A817
Object type: SUNDIAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A relatively well-preserve copper alloy pocket (poke) sundial, probably dating from the seventeenth century. The artefact is a circular ring of brass with a small suspension loop or hoop on one edge. The loop is staple shaped and has been fixed through the ring through two drilled holes. A central recessed groove runs circumferentially around the exterior of the ring, this has been perforated in two places with a long slots. The sliding section (now missing) would have sat within this groove and moved around the slot - this element would have been pierced with a single hole which coul…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C708E7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy 'Winchester style' strap end of later Early Medieval (10th - 11th century) date. The strap end is near complete having only lost a small part of the riveted plate through abrasion which has feathered the edge. The strap end is a broadly rectangular (tongue shaped) form with a rounded base and off-set riveted attachment plate. The stepped attachment plate is pierced unevenly probably originally in four places - although only three holes survive. The body of the strap end is relatively thick terminating at the base with an abraded projecting knop. A cast and incised …
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C57648
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy (bronze) early palstave / primary Group III - trident patterned palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1300 BC) - most probably associated with the Acton Park II and Taunton metalworking assemblages (Needham Period 5) - both assemblages fit within Burgess Metal Working Stage VIII and IX. This find has been recorded from images provided by the finder - it is hoped that it will be brought to the museum for further study after the pandemic The palstave measures approximately 155mm in length and is 50mm wide across the blade and 30mm wide across the hafting…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C4A495
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular incomplete cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman date (50-400). In plan the repair is broadly oval in shape and irregular in cross section; originally it would have been H shaped but it has been snapped across the mid-point and only a small projecting nub survives. These types of mend were used during many different periods but this example has been found with other datable Roman finds The vessel repair measures 24mm length, and is 20mm wide
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B21DDB
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy key handle of Roman date (AD 50-300). The fragment consists of the upper ornamental openwork key handle, and part of the socketed junction which would have joined to the iron shank. The key fragment is irregular in plan and profile. The junction with the iron shaft is sub rectangular in both plan and profile and contains part of the iron shank of the body of the key which is broken but relatively un-corroded. Part of thee junction box is lost due to an old eroded break - each of the four faces are decorated with a series of three horizontal cast bands…
Created on: Monday 5th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B0E584
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch of Roman date (75-200AD). The head of the brooch is incomplete as the sides are lost through erosion; this has resulted in the loss of the spring fixing mechanism. An integrally cast head plate extends from the upper edge of the head - the upper edge is rolled back to form an eroded hook and a circular hole pierces it at the centre. The reverse face of the head is flat and the two D shaped lugs which would have held the sprung pin are lost. The bow is comma shaped extending at an angle of 90 degrees from the head of the brooch. It tapers in …
Created on: Monday 5th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-486B46
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete copper alloy two-piece bow brooch of Roman date (AD 60-200). This find has been recorded from images supplied by the finder - it seems as if this brooch is a hybrid between a Polden Hill and a Wirral style brooch. The wings are complete with flat and pierced end caps. The axis bar and part of the spring are present; the axis bar is formed from a length of copper alloy wire and holds the spring and pin in place. The fragment of spring has been turned four times and would have been fixed to the head by an external cord fixed to a rearward facing hook positioned at the mi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-43FFCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is heavily abraded and plough rolled having lost much of its original surface. What remains is a broadly oval (with tapering sides terminating in blunt points) in plan and lozenge (diamond) shaped in cross section. On the upper point is a broken integral cast suspension loop - the upper part has been lost - originally it would have been circular in plan and oval in cross section. The body of the weight has a large central rib which extends from the upper edge to the base and a thickened exterior rib whi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-371AAF
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date (4500-2000 BC). The flake is irregular in form being broadly triangular in shape. The upper (dorsal) face has the remains of removal scars and it is possible that the edges have been crudely retouched to form a short lived cutting or scraping tool. The flake is very thin being a mid grey brown colour. The flakes measures 39.7mm length, is 25.7mm wide
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-36FE2E
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded tertiary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date or Early Bronze Age date (3500-1800 BC). From the form of the flake it is possible that this is an aborted barbed and tanged arrowhead discarded during knapping. A large pale grey coloured inclusion is present that would have prevented finer working. The flake is irregular in form having been struck as a blade like flake. One edge has been worked to create a pseudo-tang. The dorsal face is more heavily worked than the ventral although there is no evidence of retouch / finer working. The flint is a dark grey bl…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-36D3AB
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded secondary debitage / waste flake of probable later Neolithic date or Early Bronze Age date (3500-1800 BC) which has been crudely retouched to form a scraper. The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and wedge shaped in cross section. The retouch has been applied to only the dorsal face on two edges and is best described as poorly organised short, sub-parallel and semi-abrupt. The flint is a brown black colour with a distinctive cream coloured cortex. It is likely that this secondary retouch is applied to utilise a waste flake and discarded shortly after creation. The f…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-21AB33
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2200-1800 BC) This arrowhead has been knapped from a mottled dark brown black coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The arrowhead has been knapped using a number of different techniques, including direct and indirect percussion, as well as pressure / ripple / invasive flaking. It is broadly symmetrical in shape with one barb and the tang being complete. The other barb is broken close to the body of the arrowhead by a clean break or snap. Both the long sides of the …
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-20E908
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy unifaced token of later medieval or post medieval date (1200-1800). The token is a D shape in plan with a broken perforated edge. A single drilled hole is present on one edge, possibly from where the token had been reused as a small plaque. The upper face has a raised central boss like pellet which is enclosed by six lentoid shaped hoops arranged in a symmetrical pattern forming a compass drawn flower or daisy wheel. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a grey coloured surface patina. The design of these daisy wheel marks are often associat…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E7358
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Claudius I (AD 41-54), dating to the period c.AD 50-54 (Reece period 2). AGRIPPINAE AVGVSTAE reverse type depicting the draped bust of Agrippina right wearing crown of corn ears and with long plait. Mint of Rome. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 126, no. 81.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishops Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-88B5F3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy finger ring of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (50 BC - AD250). The ring is incomplete and partial being broken across the central bezel and also the rear hoop. The ring has also been flattened and is now heavily distorted. The break across the bezel is likely to be recent with the surface being heavily laminated and the external edge feathered. The bezel is oval in shape and rectangular in cross section with rounded faceted edges. The front face is decorated with a vulvate or ocular design comprising two parallel V shaped incised lines forming …
Created on: Monday 21st September 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A12B71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage - Treaty Period (1363-69), struck at the mint in Calais (North 1246). Ref: North 1991: 56. Obverse: Shield Quartered with the arms of England and France within a tressure of eight arches with lis shaped terminals. Above the shield a cross EDWARD DEI GRA REX AnGL (unbarred A; double saltire stops between elements) Reverse: Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb; in each angle a lion passant guardant; all within a tressure of eight arches. At the centre of the reverse cross is a voided …
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B34948
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of William III Obverse:- Bust of William III facing right, inscription 'GULIELMVS III DEI GRA' Reverse:- Four crowned shields arranged in cruciform pattern around a central shield - inscription 'MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX'. Date above 1697.
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B30B7A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver clipped threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) - struck at the tower of London mint in 1569. North:1998
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alberbury with Cardeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9E16C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-49) struck at the mint in London - Group D - fourth bust initial mark - two pellets North 2270
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alberbury with Cardeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4956B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-faced half ounce weight of probable later medieval date (1300-1650). The weight is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The front face of the weight depicts a relatively crudely depicted fleur-de-lis. The reverse depicts A voided long cross with a V shaped wedge in each divided quarter. The weight is a mid cream grey colour with an even patina which covers all surfaces. The edges (and faces) of the weight have been abraded causing it to become asymmetrical in plan. The weight measures 25mm in diameter, and is 4mm thick. It weighs 15 grams…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Saturday 1st August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cardeston', grid reference and parish protected.