Record ID: WMID-A51F34
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An enamelled gold pendant of four parts (obverse, reverse, two removable pins), link, suspension link in the form of a hand (with pin) and chain. The assemblage, as submitted for investigation, numbers eight pieces. The link was purportedly broken in the process of removing the assemblage from the ground and is presently stored separately. The link has been made from a piece of gold wire with a circular cross section. It has a diameter of 1.5 mm. It appears to have originally been in an oval shape with two ends butting up against each other, closing the link. It is said …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9A9BC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete, silver penannular brooch of Early Medieval date that is divided into four fragments and is decorated with gold filigree inlay. Two of the fragments comprise part of the silver frame of the object. The first fragment is an incomplete, semi-circular fragment with two damaged terminals. It has a roughly sub-oval cross section with a flat, undecorated reverse. The upper face has three broadly sub-rectangular cells. These held decorative gold plates with gold filigree decoration. The central panel is missing, whilst the left- and right-hand panels remain, though…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-498E9E
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 1280 to AD 1281. Minted at London. Reverse double struck. Class 3cd. C.f. North vol 2, p 28, 1018-1019. Diameter: 17.6 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-305BF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut half penny, probably Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), between AD 1248 and AD 1250. Minted by Moneyer Nicole at the Canterbury Mint. Class 3a. Diameter: 16.5 mm Width: 8.7 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-302D67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1305. Minted at London. Class 10cf.  Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-30056B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Minted at Chester. Spink 2007, p 367-9, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smooth, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.6 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2FEAE1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy decorated finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (AD1700 to AD 1800). The finger ring consists of a flat hoop, with moulded external decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The design appears to repeat several times. The internal surface is undecorated apart from a maker's mark of XL in a square cartouche. The finger ring has an external diameter of 20.4 mm and an internal diameter of 16.9 mm. The hoop is 3.9 mm wide and 1.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The finger r…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E69E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub triangular, with an oval cross section. It consists of a triangular body, with the edges tapering down to a blunt point. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, a rough surface is present, where it separated from the vessel base. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 30.3 mm in length, 34.8 mm wide and 21.9 mm thick. It weighs 79.4 grams. The vesse…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BC4D77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 to AD 1286), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1286 as part of the second coinage. REX SCOTORVM reverse type depicting a long cross pattee with a five pointed mullet in each quarter. Spink Class E. Diameter: 17.44 mm Thickness: 0.46 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Friday 2nd August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-69DB21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dupondius or As of uncertain Emperor but of 1st to 3rd Century AD dating (AD 43 to AD 250). Reverse type illegible. Mint illegible. Diameter: 29.7 mm Thickness: 3.7 mm Weight: 9.8 g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-582C4E
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver zoomorphic strap end, of early Medieval dating (AD 750-950 AD). Less than 50% of the strap end is present. The decorative detail on the strap end is consistent with that of a Thomas Class A, Type 1 style strap end. The strap end is flat and is sub triangular. It has a moulded zoomorphic terminal, which represents an animal head with large round ears. An incomplete decorative panel is positioned above the animal head. Length: 17.1mm Width: 8.7mm (at the break) Thickness: 1.7mm (at the nose) Weight: 1.14g Discussion: Several similar Early Medieval strap ends ha…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 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-8EB286
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy figurative mount, from a composite pilgrim's badge, of Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1525). The figurative mount is cast in copper alloy and is crescentic in shape. Describing the mount from left to right: There is a figure of a saint kneeling on his left knee. His hands are clasped before him in prayer. The remains of a flat ring just bordering the figure's head, probably representing a nimbus or halo is present. The figure is wearing a knee length coat or robe, with details of the draping visible on the lower body. A hunting horn is prominently sh…
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C2E4D4
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy pilgrim button or badge of Saint Barbara, of late medieval dating (AD 1475 to AD 1525). The badge is sub circular in shape, with engrailed sides, creating an octagon shape with inward curving sides and points. The front has been engraved with a design depicting a nimbed (or haloed) St Barbara, in a Tudor style dress with a square neckline. St Barbara is holding a book of the Gospels in her right hand and a palm frond in her left, symbolising her martyrdom. In the background to the right of St Barbara a walled town or a castle is depicted. The whole scene is …
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rugby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7A7BFB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. The vessel leg has a flared terminal, probably imitating an animal paw. A horizontal ridge is located above the flared terminal. The interior surface is flat. Both the top and base have been broken at an angle and exhibits a rough, uneven surface. The foot / leg measures 60.9 mm in length, 40.2 mm wide and 31.4 mm thic…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C8CC52
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead papal bulla of Pope Boniface IX (c. AD 1350 to AD 1404), dating to the period AD 1389 to AD 1404, when he held the papacy. The obverse bears an inscription of BONI/FATIVS/PP:VIIII, split into three lines, identifying it as a bulla of Pope Boniface IX. The pelleted border is mostly present, although it has been worn away at the top and bottom of the bulla. The reverse depicts St. Paul is on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. St. Peter is on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Both…
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-95763B
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead papal bull of Pope Alexander IV, whose papacy lasted from c. AD 1254 - 1261. The bull is a cast lead oval seal which has decoration on both faces. The obverse(recta) depicts the faces of St Peter and St Paul below the inscription SPASPE (SPA = Sanctus Paulus, SPE = Sanctus Petrus), with a cross between the faces. St. Paul is seen on the left looking right, with a long pointed beard, and St. Peter is on the right facing left, with a rounded face and beard and hair formed from pellets. The faces are surrounded by an intermittent beaded border and also around the outside …
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EA810C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete teritary debitage flake, of probable Mesolithic to Early Neolithic dating (6500 BC to 3500 BC). The flake is sub rectangular in shape, and triangular in cross section. A ridge runs the length of the dorsal (upper) surface. The remains of a bulb of percussion are present on the ventral (lower) surface. Controlled retouch is present along both sides and can be classified as short, parallel, semi-abrupt. It measures 38.7 mm in length, 12.7 mm wide and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The flint is a mid orange colour, with some surface patination occurring.
Created on: Friday 3rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CA394C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete stone flat or discoidal spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). Around 50% of the spindle whorl is present.The spindle whorl is semi-circular, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been drilled slightly off central, from both sides. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.6 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 55.1 mm, with a width of 29.8 mm and is 14.1 mm thick. It weighs 36.6 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-AB4763
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped secondary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The debitage flake has a sub triangular cross section, and is sub square in shape. Retouch is present around a semi circular notch on one long edge (short, subparallel, low angle). A bulb of percussion and a striking platform are present on the ventral (underside) surface. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 36.6 mm Width: 32.1 mm Thickness: 10.4 mm Weight: 14.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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