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-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
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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-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-0483C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt or strap mount dating of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The object is in the form of a scallop shell, a common sign of pilgrimage during the medieval period. The top of the object is in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The scallop shell was widely associated with pilgrimage and also the cult of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury during the medieval period. The rear of the object has two integral circular-sectioned lugs or studs. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. Similar mounts are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (Egan and Pritchard 2002…
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-019EB3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy acorn mount dating to the post-medieval period, (1500-1700). The object which is in the form of an acorn, is convex at the front and concave at the rear. The cupola is decorated with cross-hatching and a small rounded projection representing the stalk projects from the base. The nut is decorated with five diagonal grooves. On the rear of the object are the remains two integral spikes for attachment. Traces of gilding can be seen on the front of the mount. The object has a mid-green patina. Similar mounts can be found in Read, B, (2001) and have been dated to the 17th…
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-70028C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy tombac button of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and is domed. The back of the button and the loop is missing revealing the copper alloy concave rear. The buckle is decorated with an engraved seven pointed star with a central boss. Between each point of the star are 6 grooves. Dimensions: 15mm in diameter, 5.5mm thick, 1.7g. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004) p 54 which have been dated to the 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6EF294
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sewing ring or topless thimble of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical tapering inwards towards the top. It has four rows of vertical pits which are unevenly spaced. The object has been coated in oil thereby obscuring the patina and potentially causing damage. Dimensions: 18mm in diameter, 10mm in height, 3.2g The sewing ring dates to the Medieval to post-Medieval, c. AD 1450-1550, (Holmes 1988 Sewing Thimbles. Finds Research Group Datasheet 9. Finds Research Group 700-1700, Norwich: 2, fig.4).
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E3BCD
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting of probable post-medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. The object is sub-triangular in plan and is curved in profile with a forward facing hook. Above the hook on the face of the object is a corroded rivet. Above the rivet two vertical grooves decorate the outer face of the object. The object is incomplete and has a dark brownish black patina. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 14mm in width, 6mm thick, (from rear to front of hook), 1mm thick (plate), 2.9g. Hooked objects of a similar form include sword belt mounts such as LVPL-CBD0A8 and DOR-5815DC.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6C7DDD
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early post-medieval dress hook of Read's Class E, Type 8. The object is sub-circular in plan with a sub-rectangular attachment loop and a complete rearward facing hook. The object is decorated with a moulded flower, probably a rose, in relief. The flower has five petals. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. It has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: 34mm in length, 9mm in width, 2.3g Similar examples can be found in Read, (2008), p115.
Created on: Thursday 25th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.