Record ID: HESH-E17294
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy artefact in the shape of a hammer of unknown date and function. The hammer is formed in two parts, the handle and head, which are joined together by inserting the handle through a hole in the head. This has been secured through the head by the top of the handle being struck like a rivet and flattened. The hammer head is irregular in shape and broadly oval in cross section. It tapers and expands evenly along its length. The handle is oval in cross section and sub-rectangular in plan. There is no decoration on any part of the object. It measures 44.2mm length, 19.…
Created on: Wednesday 18th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-505295
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of an unknown object / artefact of unknown date. The fragment is regular in plan comprising a relatively shallow sub-rectangular plate which is broken at one edge. From the opposite end an integrally cast spike extends at an angle of 90° from the upper plate. This spike tapers along its length terminating in a rounded point. The upper plate has a similarly shaped hollow (U shaped) recess the function of which is unknown due to its fragmentary nature. The artefacts measures 46.3mm length, 17.8mm width, is a maximum of 29.5mm thick (and minimum of 4.4mm), and weigh…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-7B13F0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ground and polished stone spindle whorl of probable late Prehistoric- later medieval date (-2000 BC – 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, its diameter measures 38mm and is 11.5mm thick. There is a circular drilled hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre: it is also egg-timer shaped caused by drilling from both faces. The diameter of the hole measures 7.9mm. The whorl weighs 22.3 grams. The whorl is undecorated and the edges are worn. The whorl is made from course sandstone which has been shaped so that it is lentoid in cross section. The sandst…
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-AEA402
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver artefact, one end tapers in an eight-faceted cone shape. The stem is decorated with a series of ridges and is broken. The object appears to be a terminal, of what is unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6A5B72
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of cast copper alloy of unknown function and unknown date. In plan the artefact is sub-rectangular with rounded tip and base, in profile it is lentoid. One long edge is slightly curved and it is possible that this may represent a bevelled cutting edge, possibly of a razor or spearhead. If this were the case the artefact is most likely to date from the later Bronze Age (post 1500 BC). However, the surface patina has been removed through abrasion in the soil and there are no other indicative marks which would suggest the function of the artefact. In conclusion the artefact is to…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-966482
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pierced stone water worn pebbles of unknown date or function. The two pebbles are of differing sizes but each have a single pierced hole which is perforated diagonally from one edge to the other. Both holes differ in size and do not seem to be drilled, in that there profile does not conform to the usual (egg-timer) shape. There also seems to be little wear on the holes. It has been suggested by the finder that they may be beads and this is a possibility, the discovery of them together also increases the likelihood of this idea. Pebble 1 measures 22.7mm length, 13.8mm width, is 1…
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Madley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9A7BD3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified artefact of unknown date, most probably Roman (50-400AD) although this is based on patina and feel rather than direct parallel. The artefact is a cast copper alloy sub-rectangular fitting. It tapers slightly from end to end and has two irregular projections at either end emanating from the reverse face. The upper one of these consists of a transverse bar which projects 5mm and is vertical on one face and stepped on the other. The lower projection is also formed from a transverse bar but is much wider being broadly Crescentic in shape with a distinct central band and two ou…
Created on: Tuesday 12th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-876511
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy (or possibley copper alloy with high tin content) artefact, of unknown post Roman date (50 - 1800AD). The object is most probably the sprue / casrting well from the vent of a mould and theerfore attributed to casting waste / casting by-product. The object is shaped like a four sided pyramid with rounded edges. It is undecorated and light grey in colour. It has a smooth well formed patina except on some of the faces where abrasion has occured. At the top of the pyramid is a projecting cylindrical stump, this is where the runner / jet of the casting was …
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F0E7A5
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hooked artefact of unknown date. The hooked terminal is well formed. It is irregular in width and thickness along its length. The hooked part is sub-rectangular and relatively thin in section. It is uniform along its length and expands dramatically at the junction with the integral spike which is triangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. The end of the spike is lost. A direct parallel has not been found. It is possible due to the nature of the site that these are Roman in date although due to the nature of the artefact type and its longevity it is very difficul…
Created on: Sunday 6th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F0ECF6
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hooked artefact of unknown date. The hooked terminal is well formed from a length of square sectioned iron bar albeit crudely worked. It tapers along its length; the terminal is bent into a U shape. A direct parallel has not been found. It is possible due to the nature of the site that these are Roman in date although due to the nature of the artefact type and its longevity it is very difficult to date specifically. A broad date range of 50 AD - 1850 is suggested. The hook is a mid brown orange colour with encrusted and laminating surfaces. The hook measur…
Created on: Sunday 6th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-F0F236
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two hand wrought iron nails; one near complete the other fragmentary. Each shaft is square in section and each tapers along its length. The head of the nail is rectangular in plan and triangular in section (the head is a faceted dome). It is possible due to the nature of the site that these are Roman in date although due to the nature of the artefact type and its longevity it is very difficult to date specifically. A broad date range of 50 AD - 1850 is suggested. The nails are a mid brown orange colour with encrusted and laminating surfaces. The nails have a bulk weigh…
Created on: Sunday 6th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-16F074
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 53.9mm in length, 29.9mm wide and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 32.2 grams. 2: measures 31.0mm in length, 22.6mm wide and 25.7mm thick. It weighs 13.7 grams. Together both pieces weigh 45.9 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as more Medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1767B6
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 47.4mm in length, 32.0mm wide and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 26.6 grams. 2: measures 12.9mm in length, 10.6mm wide and 5.5mm thick. It weighs 2.0 grams. Together both pieces weigh 28.7 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as …
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-407E14
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy mount in the form of a stylished fish or dolphin. The dolphin has an arched back, with the slightly forked tail bending round to meet the back. This is very similar to Roman depictions of the dolphin. Under the head, it is flattened to form a basic base, it is possible that this area formed an attachment area to another object. The casting seam is visible on the internal curve of the arched back. It measures 48.63mm in length, 34.64mm height and is 11.64mm thick. It weighs 59.2 grams. There is currently still a degree of debate over the dating a…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DFF428
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy fragment of unknown function and date. The fragment seems to be a looped terminal off set at 90 degrees on a sub-rectangular bar. The bar is broken near the terminal and the break is relatively recent and unpatinated. The rectangular bar is faceted being broadly D shaped in cross section. The looped terminal has a cast and slightly recessed hole through it; this is oval in shape and does not seem to be worn. No parallel of any form or date has yet been found. On the balance of probabilities the fragment is more likely to be Roman than any other date howeve…
Created on: Friday 2nd July 2010
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1FBA44
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of unknown function or date. The fragment is broadly square in plan with an irregular cast triangular shaped hole through the centre. From the upper edge a sub-rectangular shaped shank extends which is broken and badly abraded. The fragment is a mid green colour with a polished but badly abraded patina. No direct parallel for this artefact has been found. It is possible that it may be the looped terminal from a medieval padlock key but the slight nature of this artefact might preclude this. The artefact measures 12.8mm length, is 12.1mm width and 2.3mm…
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8BCAF3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 29b Unknown (probably Roman to Medieval): A fragment of a cast copper alloy probable bracelet. The bracelet consists of a length of cast wire with small sub circular knots along the outer edge. The inner face is flat, and it has a D-shaped section. It is badly corroded and abraded. Both ends have been broken. Length: 69.5mm Width: 6.5mm Thickness: 4.5mm
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-0BE866
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 497 Unknown (Possibly Roman): A cast copper alloy object, possibly a vessel leg / foot, and possibly Roman in date. The base of the foot is sub rectangular. The side faces and the front face are concave, the reverse face is slightly convex and leans outwards slightly rather than being vertical. The upper edge is a broken surface. This break was not made in antiquity, but it has a green colour. The rest of the object has a well developed blue / green patina. Height: 20.3mm Width: 16.87mm Thickness: 12.67mm Weight: 20.1 grams
Created on: Monday 27th September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-96E527
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a bridle fitting, of uncertain date 300 BC - 1900 AD. The fragment is similar in shape to bridle fittings known from the later Iron Age and early Roman periods, however, the weight and surface patina both suggest a more modern (Georgian) date. The fragment is irregular in plan being formed from an oval (tear shaped) loop whose narrow terminal expands into a wider loop which is broken near the junction. The extant loop is sub-rectangular in cross section with faceted / bevelled edges; where it expands to the broken loop it t…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-36FD76
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight of unknown date probably later medieval or modern 1300-1800 AD. The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in profile; in cross section it is an irregular rectangle. Through the centre is a sub-circular hole (5.6mm x 6.9mm). There is no sign of decoration and the weight is a mid grey colour with an even, but powdery corrosion. Similar weights have been dated to both the Roman and the medieval periods however it is most likely that this is of medieval date, probably for use as a net or line weight. The weight measures 15.7mm length, 13.9mm width, is 9.2mm …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.