Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1E8128
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with tapered long edges. It has a flat cross section. Both short ends are incomplete and appear cut. The long edges exhibit nicks and cuts. No decoration is present on either the obverse or the reverse of the sheet. Dimensions: Length: 19.2 mm Width: 8.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.8 g Discussion: Thin sheets of gold are used in the Bronze Age to produce ribbons and bracelets, such as 2021T768 (WMID-804501). These however tend to display longitudinal ridges over the obverse. This example does not display any decoration. …
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B595FE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hook, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. Both ends are rounded, and gradually taper towards a wider middle. One end has two triangular notches, cut on opposing sides, creating a hook like end. It measures 91.6 mm in length, 12.7 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 44.4 g. The artefact is a mid green colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in some damage on all sides.
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5F55AC
Object type: HARNESS HOOK
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, swivelling harness hook or fitting and associated fitting, of uncertain dating but probably Medieval to Post Medieval in dating (13th to 17th Centuries AD). The artefact has two separate elements: a hook, and associated fitting. Neither are complete. The hook consists of a domed (conical) terminal knop with a rounded top and a flattened base. Beneath the base of the knop is an integral hook, with a square shaped section throughout its length. It is flat on the inner face. The tip is incomplete. The associated fitting consists of an oval upper section,…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-ECD34B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval in dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of a sub rectangular piece of sheet copper alloy, with incomplete rivet holes in each corner. A pointed oval piece of sheet silver metal has been attached to the centre of the copper alloy sheet, using three circular sectioned silver rivets. A second piece of sheet silver metal with two circular sectioned silver rivets is separate from the larger fragment (not photographed). The rivets have a diameter of 1.2 mm. The artefact measures 19.2 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6FFEC8
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring, possibly the finger ring of a child, of unknown dating, but possibly Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The ring is sub circular in shape, with a D shaped cross section. No signs of decoration are present on the exterior of the band. It has an external diameter of 16.9 mm and an internal diameter of 14.0 mm. The hoop is 2.2 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 0.7 g. The size and thickness of the ring would suggest that it was originally a finger ring, as opposed to harness or strap fitting. The simple and plain style means that it is relativel…
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2E2CD4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating. It is sub rectangular in shape, with two original edges (one straight and the other scalloped). The other edges are incomplete. The artefact is flat. No decoration is present on either side. A possible sewing or attachment hole is present in one corner of the artefact. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 17.2 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. It is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original s…
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1717B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.1 g (1.41 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-4A64B2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown lead or lead alloy artefact, of uncertain dating and function. The artefact comprises two separate elements: a lead weight / sleeve and three thin joining fragments. The lead weight / sleeve is a pointed oval in shape, with a sub circular hole / perforation at the top and bottom. The lead weight / sleeve has been made from two separate pieces - a front and back, which have been secured together along the sides by being folded / pressed together. A gap is present between the two plates. The front plate is sub triangular in shape, and the back plate is a pointed oval. …
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-88B162
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (AD 43 to AD 1650). The casting jet is sub triangular in plan and section. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge. The surface is covered with air bubbles. Beneath this oval surface, the casting jet narrows to a rectangular strip. It measures 19.11 mm in length, 29.32 mm wide and 16.02 mm thick. It weighs 20.2 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
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