Record ID: WMID-2F281A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver halfgroat of the Commonwealth period (AD 1649 to AD 1660), dating to the period AD 1649 to AD 1660. GOD WITH VS reverse type depicting conjoined shields of St George and Ireland, with mark II above. No legend present on coin. C.f. North vol 2, p 206, no 2728. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EF498
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped sixpence of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1621 to AD 1629. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark illegible. Group D. North 2241. Coin has been clipped down to the size of a threepence. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.7 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EC6F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry II (AD 1154 to AD 1189), dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1185. Minted by moneyer Willelm, at the York Mint. Class 1b. North no 963. Diameter: 19.9 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E883C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of John I of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period c. AD 1207 to c. AD 1210. Minted by Ilger at London. Class 5c. North 971. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E60AF
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is lozenge in shape, with square edge. The internal diameter of the bow is 6.0 mm. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side, with a partial collar to the top and bottom of the shank. The shank is made from a solid cylindrical rod.  The bit is sub rectangular. The clefts consist of one short horizontal no…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E1876
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of Medieval date (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, stem and bit. The bow is flat and lozengiform, with an complete tubular projection (perhaps a suspension loop) at one corner, on the outside edge. Four circular perforations (holes) are present in the bow, positioned irregularly. Internal diameter of the holes is 4.7 mm. Globular knops are present at the upper and lower points. The stem is attached to the bow at another corner. A worn rectangular triple moulding or collar is presen…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2DE22D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The wings, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 2/3 of its length. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spring. The reverse is undecorated. The bow tapers to a sharp point. It measu…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D63D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The central hole is infilled with iron corrosion products. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated.  The whorl has a diameter of 31.8 mm and is 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 51.2 g (1.81 oz). The whorl is of a light to…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D4F2D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat 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 9.5 mm wide. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated.  The whorl has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 12.2 mm thick. It weighs 49.0 g (1.73 oz). The whorl is o…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1DBDE5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy broadly rectangular double loop buckle frame of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The pin bar  is D shape in section and has  pointed terminal knops from which, at the top and bottom, there emanate crescent shape parts of the side frame, also with convex upper surface but bevelled on the inner edges.These, in turn, connect with the outer edges of the main frame which are straight rods, D shape in section, which are parallel with the pin bar. The pin bar is bent a little downwards as if from strain when worn, while one of the strai…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1D6322
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy book mount of Howsam type B.1.4, dating to c.1150 - c.1200. The object is lozenge-shaped and has a C-shaped cross-section. There is a flat circular knop at each of the four points; these each have a circular perforation through them (internal diameter 3.0 mm). The edge of each side flares out to meet its neighbour at the centre, forming a elongated V-shaped edge. The front of the object has been decorated with a cross formed of three deeply incised grooves, forming two ridges that run from the knops to the centre. Overlying this is a cross consisting of two in…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1AE460
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorative copper-alloy sword hilt / guard of probable 18th or early 19th century. The section comprises a decorative guard including finger loops and quillions (one of which is broken) arranged in the Italian style. The central block is rectangular with a thick band above and a moulded socket below - which would have fitted to a slender grip and pommel. Through this block is a rectangular shaped hole (dimensions 11.0 mm x 7.9 mm) which would have allowed the square sectioned tang to pass. The front and reverse face of the central block are rectangular panels decorated w…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1A8BAD
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 23.7 mm (thickness: 2.5 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively curved. The axe is thickest at the mid point (10.1 mm), with no traces of a proto stop ridg…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0894FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catch-plate. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of the brooch is u…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-086F74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of uncertain type, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the catch plate and foot. The bow, wings, head, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch fragment is sub triangular in plan. The catch plate is triangular with folded edge to retain the pin. A rounded foot knop is present. It measures 33.6 mm in length, 12.2 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. Triangular catch plates are found on several types of Roman brooches, inc…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05B546
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. Both sides of the split are present, with two small circular attachment holes present. These have an internal diameter of 1.9 mm. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellets to indicate eyes.  Above the zoomorphic terminal is a pair of incised com…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0573C4
Object type: COMB
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete openwork comb, possibly a comb pendant of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Probably around 50% of the openwork comb is present, most of the teeth are missing, along with the suspension hole. The comb is flat. with a post depositional bend to it. The top of the comb has a curved edge, with the remains of a suspension loop at the mid point. The back of the comb has been decorated with an openwork trellis design of repeating sub triangular and sub square holes. Beneath this are the teeth, probably originally 29 in total. Most are 1mm across and 1.5 mm thi…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B3A2D8
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 six petalled flower, with pellets between each petal, all within a double circular border (Powell type 1). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 38.1 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 21.0 g.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-77DA2E
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval dating (AD 1270 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the heraldic horse harness pendant is present.  The pendant is lozenge shaped, with the remains of a suspension loop extending from the upper corner. The obverse depicts a long cross with red enamel in each quarter. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 25.8 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The pendant is red and green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-779676
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of 5.b4 type of Roman date (AD 75-200) Over 50% of the brooch is present, with the wings and bow present. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing. The brooch is T shaped in plan. The wings are cylindrical with perforated end caps. The wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings, with a perforation to hold the spring.The bow is decorated with a prominent rib that extends vertically from the rearward facing hook on the head and continues along the centre of the bow. It does not ext…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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