Record ID: WMID-664BDD
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1700. Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with a part of the rim, part of the wall and both suspension loops missing presumed lost in antiquity. It is trapezoidal in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular (oval) in…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-661AAC
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cuff link element of Post-Medieval dating (AD 1662-1700). 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A (Lewis (2013). The object is sub-circular due to breaks across the upper portion. The outer edges are downturned. The button is decorated in relief with a design of a crown above two hearts on a crosshatched background. The back is flat with an integral attachment It has a diameter of 16.7 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g. The element is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina.  The design on this object is usually associ…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-65F67E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550) The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is sub circular in shape. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in horizontal and vertical lines, in a left hand spiral pattern. The indentations are in a circular pattern, with three central spaced pits, on the domed top. The lower edge is incomplete and not a smooth edge. The thimble measures 19.5 mm tall,  with a diameter of 20.8 mm. The walls of the thimb…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-65DBD1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete squashed copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550) The thimble was originally of the beehive or domed shape, and is sub oval in shape. It is now more of the ring type. Broken edges are present along the top edge, indicating that it has been cut down from a beehive or domed thimble. A series of circular holes or indentations (pits) have been punched around the sides in four horizontal lines, in a right hand spiral pattern. The thimble measures 9.4 mm tall, 24.6 mm long and 14.…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6514D0
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy end looped cosmetic mortar, typically dating from the Late Iron Age to the Early Roman period (1st to 2nd Centuries AD). Approximately 25% of the mortar is present, consisting of the terminal end. The suspension loop is missing. The mortar has a plain, relatively shallowed bowed profile. The terminal end of the mortar is plain, without any form of decoration. The mortar itself has a shallow U shaped cross section. In plan, it is broadly triangular in shape. The interior (grinding surface) is smooth. The mortar measures 19.8 mm in length, 10.7 mm w…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-64E514
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone possible mould, for an uncertain object, possibly a spear tip, possibly of Middle Bronze Age dating (2300 BC to 1500 BC). Around 25% of the possible stone mould is present, consisting of a triangular recess, with raised edges. The reverse is rounded with no signs of working. Breaks are present along the raised edges and at the base of the triangular recess. It measures 60.7 mm in length, 31.2 mm wide and 13.0 mm thick. It weighs 31.7 g. The stone is a fine grained probable sandstone. Light brown in colour, with a smooth surface.
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BDF1E1
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating, probably of the Acton Park/Arreton phase, c 1500 - c. 1250 cal BC. Around 90% of the palstave is present, with the blade and butt incomplete. The septum gradually tapers towards the butt. The flanges start off parallel to the stop ridge and taper in a straight diagonal line to the butt. The blade has concave sides as it expands towards a crescentic blade edge. The blade is longer than the butt. No decoration is visible on the blade of the palstave. No casting flaws seem to be present. The blade edge is incomplete, with the cutting …
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BD9381
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of the Commonwealth period (AD 1649 to AD 1660). Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p206, no 2729 Diameter: 13.8 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6C4958
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knife blade and tang, of possible Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The blade is triangular in shape and extends to a rectangular-sectioned tang. The upper edge of the blade is almost flush with the upper edge of the tang. The lower edge of the blade, which tapers to a blunt and corroded edge is slightly curved. The tang tapers in width and depth to a blunt point. It measures 113.2 mm in length, 27.1 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.3 g. The knife blade is a mid to dark orangey brown colour and is covered with iron corrosion products. The knife b…
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-6B9E96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1558 to AD 1561, issued as part of the first coinage issue. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: uncertain. Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B4CD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 24.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 2.0 g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B1D5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse of the token has an uncertain design. It is split in half with a possible grid on one side and the other split into segments, with a pellet in the outer segments (Powell type 3/7). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 22.0 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.2 g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B0866
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse of the token has a four petalled flower, with a pellet in each petal  (Powell type 1). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 23.7 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D70D6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy medieval stirrup, of Medieval dating (c. 14th century AD). Around 25% of the stirrup is present, consisting only of the attachment end with a trapezoidal cover plate. The arms and foot rest are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. At the attachment end is a trapezoidal cover-plate, expanded at its base. The object has a trapezoidal cover-plate with a double collar border around its base and a smooth top edge, which is bevelled and well worn. The border does not, in this example, continue onto the side plates, which are angled at approximately 75 degree…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D4EAC
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spur fragment of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the spur is present, part of the spur arm.  The spur arm is rectangular in shape and flat in cross section. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 52.3 mm in length, 7.0 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.7 g. The spur is a dark green to brown colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2CB457
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the obverse and reverse have been decorated, with the same design. It consists of either a five or six pointed star. Three pellets are between each point and one pellet inside each point. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.8 mm. The whorl measures 31.7 mm in diameter and 15.8…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C6E3B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a trifolate branch or tree. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading S'ADA[ ]ORG[ ] It measures 32.2 mm in length, is 20.1 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. The matrix is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resu…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C1C1D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a long cross design with four pellets in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 26.3 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2BE597
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a grid over half of it and the then a crescent on the other half  (Powell type 7). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 17.2 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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