Record ID: WMID-DFE486
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy asymmetrical double loop buckle of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The buckle frame has one pointed loop and one D shaped loop. The D shaped loop has a cylindrical roller secured around the outer edge. The pointed loop has six shallow horizontal grooves along the outer edge, The pin is wrapped around the central bar, which is narrowed at either end. Iron corrosion products present on the base of the pin, indicate that the pin has been made from iron. It measures 24 mm in length, 18 mm wide and 3 mm thick. No direct parallel has b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9DB976
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pedestal / pendant alloy seal matrix, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The body of the matrix consists of an flat pedestal or handle with an incomplete triple suspension loop. Out of the three holes, one is empty and has an internal diameter of 2.8 mm. Another is incomplete and the third failed to cast properly and is filled in. The handle has been bent over at an angle of around 70 degrees. No orientation marks appear present. The die or seal face is sub circular in plan, with a length of 13.9 mm and a width of 12.1 mm.. The die / seal…
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9D1A28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1566/7 to AD 1567, struck as part of the second issue of coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. CIVITAS LONDON reverse type depicting a square shield on a long cross fourchee. Tower mint. North 2001. Diameter: 14.9 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-358026
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete (clipped) struck / hammered silver probable sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), probably dating to the period AD 1561 to AD 1603. Probably POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV reverse type depicting a square shield on a long cross fourchee. Probably mint of London. Mintmarks unclear. Coin has been clipped to remove the legends. Obverse has been worn smooth. Probably North type 1997/2015. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-247895
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped rectangular buckle, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 50% of the buckle frame is present, the plate & pin are missing. The buckle was symmetrical in shape. The surviving loop is rectangular in shape and the frame is sub square in cross-section. A double loped knop is present, with a V shaped groove in the top, as a pin rest on the external edge of the loop. The central bar is slightly recessed. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface pati…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-234854
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a sunburst style design, with radiating ridges, and a central pellet (Powell type uncertain). The reverse has an unclear design, but appears to consist of two raised circles separated by an oval (Powell type uncertain). The token has a diameter of 13.4 mm and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different …
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-232407
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse probably depicts a figure holding a shield (Powell type 32). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 18.3 mm and is 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.3 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medieval…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8DC972
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled threepence of Anne (AD 1702 to AD 1714), dating to the period AD 1708. MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG reverse type depicting a crowned number 3. Mint of London. Spink 3596. Coin has been pierced at 12 o'clock on the obverse. Diameter: 17.2 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 5th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E5EB77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cross fleuretty (foliate cross) mount or strap fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1650). The mount consists of an openwork cross, with five stranded foliate ends. A diamond shape is present at the centre of the cross. The reverse has two rectangular sectioned attachment spikes, each of which gradually taper towards the tip. The tips of each attachment spikes are now missing and both are lying close to the reverse of the mount. The mount measures 26.2 mm in length, 26.1 mm wide and 4.8mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. The m…
Created on: Monday 28th October 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8E7D38
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy knife end cap, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The cap takes the form of a stylised horse's hoof. It is sub-oval in crosssection and curves throughout its length. Three circumferential grooves are located across the body of the cap; one at the top, one at the bottom and one in the centre which extend c. three quarters around the width. The terminal end is largely flat with the exception of two calkins denoting the ends of the horsehoe. Five small indentations representing shoe nails are present on the flat surface. The opposite end of the cap h…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
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Record ID: WAW-FC8C87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, minted in 1568 with coronet mintmark. The last digit of the date (8) has been struck using a broken punch, which means it looks similar to a 3. The coin has been folded into an elongated S shape as probable reuse as a love token. It has a diameter of 26.00mm, and is 1.20mm thick. Due to the folds present, the coin has a height of 5.05mm. It weighs 2.5 grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: WAW-F90E81
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast and decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). It measures 14.74mm in length, 14.41mm wide and is 16.76mm thick. It weighs 8.5g. The knop is broadly sub circular in plan and irregular in profile. The central knop / lid is broadly decorated as a flower. It has a central raised boss, located within a circle. A series of radiating lentoid shaped petals extend away from the circle. It is likely that these were originally coated with a surface which has since decayed. The neck below the knop of the lid become…
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-F75D30
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheelthrown salt glazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.77mm thick and weighs 20.4g. It is 50.36mm long and 36.24mm wide. The rim diameter of the sherd is 4cm wide. The sherd consists of a neck and rim fragment, most likely from a jug, in a light grey stoneware fabric. The exterior surface is a dark brown mottled colour with a salt glaze (orange peel glaze). The interior surface is a lighter mottled brown colour. This fabric is consistent with that of an imported German stoneware, mostly likely from the Frechen area (10km southwest of Cologne). Fre…
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-04DD90
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy combination lock, of Post Medieval dating (mid 16th Century to mid 17th Centuries AD). It consists of five discs, originally movable but now corroded onto the axle, positioned between two outer discs. The outer discs are joined by an arched hasp (shackle) over the top of the discs. The loop consists of two projecting struts, with a trapezoidal cross section; one continues into the arched semi-circle which meets and locks into the other strut. The central rotating discs would have originally had symbols stamped on them, traces of them now remain. The lo…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2019
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Record ID: WAW-FF84F3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy probable handle fragment, probably of Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries). The object consists of a central rod of copper alloy, bent at right angles at the central point. It is incomplete, but it is impossible to estimate approximately how much of the original object is present. In plan it is a reverse L shape and is circular in cross section. Both the upper and lower ends exhibit an old break in the metal, with abraded edges. The lower end is sub oval in section, and resembles a flattened trumpet end. The upper end is sub circular in section,…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EFEE21
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating, most likely 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The strap fitting consists of an externally bevelled ring with an octofoil plate joined to it. The octofoil plate has eight corners with alternating arches and angles. A central perforation is present, probably for the rivet for attachment to a belt. Bevelling of the perforation is present on the back of the plate. The front of the plate has been decorated by a two strand interlaced rope work design. The angled corners of the octofoil plate have been pro…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EF45B7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, probably of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The object consists of seven (7) joined cast rings in hexagonal or floral arrangement. Each ring measures 6.21mm in diameter (external), 2.16mm internal diameter. The arrangement consists of a central ring with six (6) thin rectangular bars joining onto the outer circle of rings. Each of the external rings is joined to its neighbour by another thin rectangular bar. The object is slightly domed, with a plain back. It measures 19.81mm wide, 18.05mm high and 3.99mm…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-AB3EE7
Object type: HAIR CURLER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a pipe clay wig curler of late Post Medieval to Modern date (17th to 18th centuries in date). The wig curler fragment measures 38.14mm length, maximum diameter 14.58mm, minimum diameter 10.24mm, weight 8.3g. It is cylindrical in form, demonstrating a bulbous circular end, with the end flattened. Approximately 50% of the wig curler is present. No makers marks are present. The wig curler is probably of Georgian dating (17th to 18th Centuries). The information within this report is taken from information provided by MrRexKey of Broseley Pipe Museum to whic…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-AB0E18
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a clay tobacco pipe stem of late Post Medieval date (c.1778). The pipe stem fragment measures 26.40mm length, stem diameter 7.17mm, bore diameter 12.27mm, weight 2.0 grams. The information within this report is taken from information provided by Mr Rex Key of Broseley Pipe Museum to which sincere thanks are extended. It is a Broseley style pipe stem. The relief stem mark is incomplete and consists of THO/GETH/ING in a square shape. The mark has been identified as one used by Thomas Gething, a Broseley pipemaker, known to be working c.1778. The pipe s…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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Record ID: WAW-AB0256
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete fragment of a clay tobacco pipe stem of late Post Medieval date (c.1778). The pipe stem fragment measures 31.60mm length, stem diameter 7.03mm, bore diameter 1.94mm, weight 2.3 grams. The information within this report is taken from information provided by MrRexKey of Broseley Pipe Museum to which sincere thanks are extended. It is a Broseley style pipe stem. The relief stem mark is incomplete and consists of ET/NG in a square shape. The mark has been identified as one used by Thomas Gething, a Broseley pipemaker, known to be working c.1778. The pipe shows signs…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
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