Record ID: WMID-267E54
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The interior surface bears a horizontal groove. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length of 46.9 mm and is 57.9 mm wide. It is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 53.6 g. The fragment is a mid green colour, wit…
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-262331
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The interior surface bears a horizontal line. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length of 32.8 mm and is 46.0 mm wide. It is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 18.7 g. The fragment is a mid green colour, with …
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-14E573
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The interior surface bears a horizontal line. The fragment probably came from a vessel with a diameter of 26 cm, 11% of the rim is present. It has a length of 54.5 mm and is 92.4 mm wide. It is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 108.3 g. The fra…
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-14CF35
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. Sooting is present on the exterior. The interior surface bears a horizontal line. The fragment probably came from a vessel with a diameter of 25 cm, 9% of the rim is present. It has a length of 43.8 mm and is 71.2 mm wide. It is 4.2 mm th…
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-786363
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
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 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin and foot missing. 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. A rearward facing hook is present at …
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-77D4E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1307 to AD 1309. Minted in London. Cross pattee inital mark. Class 10cf3. North, vol 2, p 32, no 1042/1-2. Diameter: 17.7 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-547C7B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of Roman dating (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.a-4.b, Plate 46, AD c. 90-130). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow and wings. The pin, spring and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings. The wings are undecorated. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a moulding on either side. The head and bow was probably undecorated. The bow is semi-circular in section and tapers to an incomplete foot. It measures 28.1 mm in length, 17.8 …
Created on: Saturday 30th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9C9161
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. Around 50% of the ampulla is present, consisting of the rounded base. The designs on both sides are unclear, with possibly a scallop shell on both sides. It measures 23.0 mm in length, 29.4 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g. The ampulla is a mid grey 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 surface detail. Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy water, becoming …
Created on: Saturday 9th January 2021
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9C3634
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic knife end cap, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The cap takes the form of a stylised animal head, probably a dog.. It is sub-oval in cross section. The terminal consists of an elongated head with an up-turned snout. The mouth is indicated by incised grooves and the eyes are represented by small circular punch marks. Ears are marked on either side as small circular depressions. The top of the head is grooved. There is a diagonal groove on both faces that extend from the back of the head at the top to the front under the chin. At the …
Created on: Saturday 9th January 2021
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5E3843
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worn silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1558 to AD 1572. Minted in London. Pierced from obverse to reverse. C.f. North vol 2, p133 no 1987 or p135, no 1999. Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1F0C9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut farthing of uncertain ruler or moneyer, minted in London, dating to the period AD1247 to AD 1279. Width: 9.4 mm Length: 9.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Sunday 3rd January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-1AE3E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of unclear type dating to the period c.AD 41-260. Illegible reverse type. Unclear mint, probably Rome. Diameter: 31.7 mm Thickness: 4.9 mm Weight: 21.8 g
Created on: Sunday 3rd January 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-58198F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy one duit of the Province of Zeeland (Sealand) of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Date 1789. Obverse inscription: LUCTOR ET EMERGO (unclear on the coin) Obverse: Lion rampant above waves within shield, crown above shield Reverse inscription: ZELAN/DIA /1789 Diameter: 21.2 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D065E0
Object type: COSMETIC SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver twisted handle. The handle has a circular cross section. Half of the handle is untwisted and the rest has an S direction ‘barley sugar’ twist. Neither terminal is complete. Dimensions: Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 2.2 g Discussion: Twisted handles like this occur on cosmetic or toilet articles like earscoops and nail cleaners. Examples of more complete articles are: SWYOR-21323D (2019T69) and BERK-94F0F4 (2017T677). Both are consistent with 14th Century AD dating. Conclusion: As the handle is older than 300 years old, with a precious metal…
Created on: Monday 31st August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-591803
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1650). The book fitting is sub rectangular in shape, with a splayed fishtail at one end and an incomplete hook at the other. The front of the fitting has been decorated with parallel lines respecting the long edges. A circular rivet is present in the middle of the splayed fishtail. The back plate is missing.  It measures 45.8 mm in length, 16.7 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. The book fitting is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-587D15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus, probably of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 to AD 378), dating to the period AD 364 to AD 378 (Reece Period 19). Probably copying FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting the Emperor spearing a fallen horseman. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 10.9 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Saturday 1st August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D83234
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper alloy strap fitting of 11th Century AD dating (AD 1000 to AD 1100). The strap fitting or strap slide consists of a domed boss with an expanding armed cross, with angles formed by rounded hollows. On the lower side projects a rounded loop with an oval aperture. It measures 17.5 mm in length, 20.3 mm wide and 13.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The strap fitting is a mid to dark 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…
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D7FD19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Trumpet or possibly Hod Hill brooch fragment of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). Less than 25 % of the brooch is present, consisting of part of the bow. Three transverse ribs are present on the front. Grooves are present above and below the transverse ribs. The bow has a D shaped cross section. The reverse is undecorated. The brooch fragment measures 20.1 mm in length, 12.5 mm wide and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 4.1g. The brooch fragment is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The transverse ribs are similar to th…
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-824A69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut farthing of uncertain ruler, but dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1247. Mint uncertain. Class uncertain. Length: 9.3 mm Width: 9.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-823272
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 340 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA issue depicting a she wolf suckling twins. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 18.0 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Last updated: Friday 2nd October 2020
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