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-4A2CC5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early Medieval date. The object is of Thomas' Class A, Type 3; anthropomorphic. The strap is tongue-shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The object is decorated with a moulded X with a pellet to either side. At the top of the object is another pellet before it terminates in a break. The split end for attachment is missing. The rounded terminal is worn with no visible decoration. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a greenish brown patina. A similar example can be found in Thomas, 2003, p3 no. 5.
Created on: Friday 6th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ED08B6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stirrup strap mount dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is sub-triangular in plan. The outer face is decorated with a moulded central facing animal head with bug eyes and large ears. At either side of the object is a small semi-circular projection. Below the face is a transverse zigzag line beneath which are two rivet holes, one of which still contains the rivet. At the top of the object is an oval projection with a circular perforation for attachment. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark brown patina. It can be classified as Willi…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D7F7E1
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy dress hook dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is a one-piece sheet copper alloy dress hook. The upper face is decorated with three small drilled-holes each of which is within an annulet. At the top of the object two drilled attachment holes are within an annulet. The outer frame of the object is decorated by dividing into two ornamental angular knops. The hook is rearward facing and contains a small incision resulting in a forked terminal. The rear of the object is undecorated. The upper face and hook have been filed. It has a mid-green patina and is in…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D7E3A4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pin dating to the Early Medieval period, (400-1066AD). The object has a polyhedral head below which is a circular transverse collar. The shaft is circular in cross-section and measures 0.072mm in diameter. It terminates in a modern break. The head is facetted with 10 faces. Each face is decorated with a punched ring-and-dot motif. The top of the head is lozenge shaped and undecorated. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. The remains of gilding can be seen. A similar example is no.361, p67, Griffiths et al, (2007). A similar example which …
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A65F43
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver hooked tag with central panel decorated with a Trewhiddle-style animal. Description: Hooked tag with a basically drop-shaped plate, with rounded projections at the upper corners, each perforated with a circular sewing hole. The plate has an elegant concave taper towards the base to meet a small but complete backwards-bending hook. The panel of engraved ornament is set inside an undecorated frame and consists of a single, very neatly made, Trewhiddle-style animal in flat counter-relief, whose head points towards the hook and so is best viewed with the sewing holes held to the …
Created on: Monday 21st November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7EE655
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Silver strap-end of Thomas's Class A, type 1, originally decorated in Trewhiddle style, but later re-worked to depict a human figure, perhaps imitating a 'Heiligenfibel' or 'Saint' brooch. The original strap-end is extremely well made. It has a split attachment end, although the two halves are now pressed closely together with no gap in between and indeed appear never to have been apart. The attachment end is shaped around two very small rivet holes, c. 0.8mm in diameter, with a tiny point in between. A fan- or pelta-shaped motif below this has a central drop-shaped fi…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2011
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1ACFF1
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy strap union dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The piece is asymmetrical with a moulding along the central shaft nearer one eyelet than the other. It is D-shaped in cross-section. There are three lobes around the complete eyelet suggesting a cross design. The other eyelet is incomplete. The reverse of the object is flat with a slight depression at the reverse of the moulding. The object has a dark brown patina. A similar example on the database is NMGW-A7BF76. Similar examples can be found on p.62, Read, (2001).
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knockin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D9F581
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap junction of medieval date. It is circular in plan and oval in section. The upper surface is decorated with a complex design representing a cross. Enamel is used to create the darker lines of decoration. The central decoration is in the shape of a square. Four decorative lines radiate out from the corners of the square to the outer border. Four short lines radiate out from each side of the square. These then split to the left and right of the main line and continue to the outer border of the object. The radiating lines and the border are a mid brown bordered by …
Created on: Tuesday 21st April 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.