Record ID: LVPL-EF4421
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast copper alloy quillon or guard, probably from a dagger or knife probably from the early medieval period (c.AD 950-1100). The quillon is an elongated ovate shape with a curved profile and raised rim to the lower aspect. The object has a worn break at the sub-rectangular perforation which has now created a 'U' shape. The underside is grooved towards the perforation as is typical of early medieval quillons. As complete, the perforation would have served as the slot through which the blade would have slotted into the grip. The object has a light green patina. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EF1EEF
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy end looped cosmetic pestle of late Iron Age to early Roman date (c. 100BC - AD200). The pestle has a cylindrical shank that has a rounded terminal and is slightly curved. At the head of the shank is a worn edge that would have formed the base of the loop. The loop would have extended from the shank and then curved to meet the shank with a rounded tip. Jackson (2010, p.87, no. 70) describes the loop of a similar example as 'a stylised aquatic bird's head, with everted dished bill'. The object is worn and have a light green patina, the surface o…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EEFD02
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of a possible chafing dish handle dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1350-1600). The object is asymmetrical in shape and has a cylindrical shaft that. At one of the shaft is a large knop that is pierced to allow the attachment of another shaft. At the top of the knob is a worn lug that may have continued into a further shaft but is now too worn to determine. The opposite end of the main shaft continues in two directions, the lower into a small sub-rectangular sprue that flattens at the end and the other into a curved curved edge with a…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-468667
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy S-shaped 'snake belt' fastener, dating to the Post-Medieval period, (c. AD 1575 -c.1800). This fastener is in the form of a curved snake forming two hooks. The fastener is decorated on one face with an animal head terminal at one end and with worn moulded scale-like decoration. The snake has raised and rounded pellets representing the eyes. The object expands in width from the head before narrowing as it curves into the tail where it terminates. Within the curve of the 'neck' is a large lump of corroded metal which was probably once an attachment loop/ring. …
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-465DF0
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic knife terminal dating to the post-medieval period. The object is in the form of zoomorphic head with a rounded projecting snout, probably representing a dog. At the top of the snout are two circular depressions to represent eyes. At the front of the snout is a linear grooved mouth. The back of the head is rounded and the 'neck' of the object has an oval cross-section. At the base of the object a rectangular slot is visible from which the blade of the knife would have projected. The object has a worn dark brown surface with patches of a dark brown patina remai…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4612A6
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dress fastener of post medieval date. The object consists of an oval plate with three perforated lugs for attachment, two at its base, flanking an integral sub-rectangular attachment loop and one at the opposite end, expanding from a slightly flanged collar. Each perforation, used for sewing attachment. Expanding from the centre of either side is a worn bifurcating scrolled knop. The front of the plate is decorated, all cast in low relief, with a central oval field containing a scrolled motif potentially incorporating a central en face mask. The central motif is to…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-45D51B
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver-gilt composite dress hook dating to the early Post-Medieval period. The object consists of a silver lozenge shaped reverse plate with a raised and separate quatrefoil riveted to the back plate by a large domed bossed rivet in the centre. Each point of the quatrefoil terminates with a fleur-de-lis. Between each fleur-de-lis is a rounded projection. The back-plate of the object has engrailed edges and trefoil knops on the apexes. The engrailed edges and knops are gilded. The projecting sections of the engrailed edges are decorated with two small linear grooves. The stra…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C15788
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Hadrian (AD 117-138), dating to the period AD 117-138 (Reece period 6). Unclear reverse type, possibly depicting a standing figure left with vertical sceptre?
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-31143E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy and silvered trumpet brooch of Roman date. The brooch has a typical oval or 'trumpet' shaped head. The bow tapers in width towards the small oval foot. In the centre of the bow is an oval waist moulding of outward-bowing diamond shapes. Above and below the waist moulding is a double transverse collar. On the head of the brooch are two elongated oval mouldings with a groove in the centre. The leg of the brooch is decorated with a central vertical groove. At the rear of the brooch the spring is formed with a central axis bar passing through a pierced lug …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-2068F1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date. Only one loop of the buckle remains. The buckle frame has a pointed end and rounded knops at each corner of the remaining loop. Rounded knops decorate the frame either end of the strap bar. The buckle frame is decorated with moulded hearts and scroll decoration. The pin remains attached to the strap bar with just the tip missing. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. Dimensions: 31mm in length, 41mm in width, 3mm thick, 14.1g A similar example can be found in Whitehead (2003), p83, no.521 which has …
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FDBF6E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill brooch, see Mackreth 2011, Chapter 3, Part 3, CD PH 4. a-b. The head of the brooch arched curving downwards and tapering towards the rounded foot. The wings of the brooch are tubular and capped at each end. The object is a sprung example with the spring coiling round nine times on the axis bar before extending in the center to form the incomplete pin. The pin terminates with a recent break. At the top of the head is a rearward hook which would have secured the spring in place. Either side of the rearward hook is a …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C31C3E
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy scabbard chape dating from the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, AD 1475-1600. The chape is a sub-shield shape in plan. The upper edge has a 'W' shape created by the removal of two V-shaped notches. Below this is a cast raised transverse ridge. The base of the chape is smooth and undecorated. File marks are visible on each face of the object. The sheet back plate is now missing; at the join there appears to be a white metal solder. The object has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 28mm in width, 3mm thick, 12.6g. The style of the…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7E286
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date, AD 1600-1720. Only one half of the buckle frame survives. The strap bar and pin are missing due to ancient breaks. The outer frame is decorated with an engraved rosette. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 25mm in width, 20mm in length, 2mm thick, 2.7g A similar buckle can be found in Whitehead (2003), p71, no.444.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7B516
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The object is sub-oval in plan and is flat. One surface is smooth and worn while the opposite face has a raised ridge, possibly a casting seem. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 25mm in width, 5mm thick, 14.4g Casting waste is very hard to date in isolation. As casting waste represents re-usable metal, it was often retained and regularly turns up in founder's hoards. It can however also be found in isolation. The object has a dark grey patina suggesting a post-medieval date is probable.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47D6DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-oval in plan with one end tapering into a squared off tab while the opposite end terminates with a break. In the centre of the object is a perforation around which are eight punched pits surrounded by a circular groove. Three more rows of pits of differing sizes surround this groove within another groove while a single row of pits borders the object at the outer edge. The rear of the object is undecorated with linear striations visible. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 36mm in width, …
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47B6F9
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1700) strap fitting (belt mount): The copper alloy strap fitting is lozenge shaped in plan . The underside of the mount has two oval sectioned inward facing integral studs or lugs. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. In the centre of the rear of the brooch is a circular depression which may have held a central boss in place on the outer face. The outer face is decorated with a recessed central lozenge shaped panel. The outer surface of the mount is heavily abraded and has a dark green patina. Dimensions: 38mm in leng…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47801C
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy stud of uncertain date. The object has a flat circular head measuring 28mm in diameter. The shaft is oval in cross-section and tapers to a point. It measures 11mm in length. The object is undecorated and has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: 28mm in diameter, 11mm in length, 4.0g.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-46C836
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm at the top and 10mm at the base. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 26.0g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4697FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 5.1mm. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a light white patina. Dimensions: 19mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 7.2g Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-467A11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is decorated with an eight pointed star with a pellet inside and outside of each point of the star. The outer edge of the object has been pressed inwards and the edge crimped forming an undulating rim. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 32mm in diameter, 6mm thick, 41.4g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roma…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.