Record ID: WMID-795444
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, with incomplete handles and top. It is sub rectangular in shape, with a horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck. This horizontal edge of the ampulla has been pushed together. Just below the upper edge the neck of the ampulla is slightly waisted with the remains of a lug on both sides. The ampulla is slightly bulbous, but the surface is undulating due to damage, and has a slightly bevelled edge around the lower edge. The original designs are difficu…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: WAW-2F4D61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.8mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, in an approximate 'sun burst' style. The lower face has a mix of decoration. Several raised pellets are present on one half of the whorl, and on the other half, faint diagonal ribs. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-332086
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast circular copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The pendant is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. Originally it was probably of an circular shape (although it could have been shield shaped), with an integrally cast suspension loop at the top of the pendant. The loop is incomplete, having been broken across the shank. The front appears to have traces of a red (gules) enamel, set within a square background. The square possibly contains a beast walking left on all fours (passant). The back is pl…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-D85E02
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rotary key, of probable Medieval dating (c.1270 - c.1350). The key consists of the loop (bow) and part of the shank. The bit is missing, being broken off in antiquity. The loop is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. It is joined to the shank by a raised collar. The shank is rectangular in plan, and circular in cross section, being formed of a hollow cylinder. The key measures 33.35mm in length, 15.61mm tall and 4.83mm thick. The internal diameter of the loop is 8.78mm. It weighs 4.4 grams. The key is a dark green colour…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-D97948
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD). The mount is oval in plan, and domed in cross section. The front face is convex and undecorated. The surface may been burnished or polished in lines. The reverse is concave. A small square sectioned spike projects from the centre of the reverse side. This attachment spike is incomplete, and has broken relatively close to the main body of the mount. The mount is predominately a mid to dark green colour. An even surface patina survives over the majority of the artefact, a…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-DA8070
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1700 AD). The mount consists of two parts: the bar mount and the pendent loop / ring. The bar mount is U squared in cross section, as it folds back on itself. The front of the mount consists of a square with the projecting loop at the base. The reverse consists of the loop folded back to a triangular point, fixed to the front of the mount, with an integral rivet, projecting from the back of the square front. Between the two parts of the mount, part of the leathe…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-983F31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), minted between 1307 and 1327 in the Durham mint. Class 11b - 15. Diameter: 18.94mm Thickness: 0.62mm Weight: 1.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-997701
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), minted between 1279 and 1307 in the London Mint, probably class 3g. Diameter: 18.58mm Thickness: 0.68mm Weight: 1.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-99C7E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), minted between 1279 and 1307 in the London Mint, probably class 8. Diameter: 18.75mm Thickness: 0.64mm Weight: 1.2 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WMID-343892
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A ceramic vessel sherd of probable medieval date. The sherd is grog and calcite grit tempered with fine 20 per cent inclusions. It has a black core, an orange exterior and a grey interior. It measures 37.99 mm long, 31.59 mm wide, 8.99 mm thick and weighs 13.4 grams. Quite possibly from a flat bottomed cooking pot.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2011
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Record ID: WAW-64E5D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver long cross penny of Edward I, class 10ab, minted in Durham between 1300 and 1310. The obverse has been double struck. Obverse: crowned face. Double struck Obverse inscription: EDWA [ ] B Reverse: Three pellets in each quarter Reverse inscription: [ ] TAS DVR E[ ] Mint: Durham. Class: 10ab.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WAW-8D0A72
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy suspension mount for a horse-harness pendant, dating from c.1200 to c. 1400. The find consists of a plate, originally square or rectangular but now much abraded. One edge has two rectangular projections (each approx 4.5 mm wide), which would have been folded around a bar to create a hinge for the pendant. The projections have broken at the point of folding. The plate has four rivet holes, located one in each corner. One domed copper alloy rivet is present in one of the holes at the lower edge, above the projections for the hinge. The mount has been dec…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2019
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Record ID: WAW-F4FC88
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The ornate outer edge of a oval buckle, typically dating to c.1250 to 1400 AD. The find consists of the ornate outer edge of a cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle. The rest of the frame has been broken off in antiquity. It consists of four knops, with three prominent grooves separating them. The central groove would have acted as the rest for the buckle pin. The external knops are a darker green in colour compared to the two central knops, suggestive of a different alloy used for the two sections. The two external knops are plain whereas the two central k…
Created on: Monday 21st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WAW-0CC902
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy harness pendant and hanger of Medieval date (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The harness pendant consists of a broadly square shaped design, with two indentations in each side, forming an eight pronged design. A blue enamelled floral design, with eight petals is present in the centre of the design. The rest of the designs consists of four diagonally projecting leaves, one in each corner and four plain projecting bars, one in the centre of each side. Traces of gold gilding are present on the lower relief parts of the design. The top projecting bar extends up …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WAW-F67174
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One (1) bodysherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The sherd is 7.56mm thick and weighs 11.5 grams. It is 39.45mm wide and 36.92mm long. The sherd has an oxidised fabric, with frequent small charcoal like inclusions. Traces of a green glaze with a white slip underneath are present on the exterior of the sherd. The fabric and the glazing is indicative of a local (unsourced) Medieval jug fabric, probably from the Worcestershire area. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) jug fabric, probab…
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-F89803
Object type: BRASS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable funerary / monumental memorial brass, most likely of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The fragment appears to be either the elbow or shoulder sections of a suit of armour. The underside of the fragment exhibits grooves, presuming to aid the anchoring into stone for display. The fragment measures 63.16mm in length, 32.53mm wide and 3.24mm thick. It weighs 28.1 grams. Images have been sent to specialists at the Monumental Brass Society to aid identification of the fragment.
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-E3FD15
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular 'ring' brooch) of medieval date (1200-1400). The buckle is circular in plan with a circular cross section. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. Instead the pin is attached by a large loop which moves freely around the frame. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is incomplete and relatively large; the tip of the pin is slightly damaged. A small groove is present on the underside of the pin just below the tip. It is attached to th…
Created on: Monday 13th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-E49A78
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle with two projecting knops and offset bar, typically of mid 13th to 15th Century dating. It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is missing. The outer edge of the buckle is decorated. There are two diagonally extending prominent knops, both plain in decorative details. A collar is present at the base of each knop. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. This section has three grooves, the central one would have formed the rest for the pin. The back…
Created on: Monday 13th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2012
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Record ID: WAW-F9B4A7
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand made iron rotary key of probable medieval date (1150 - 1400 AD). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. Being made out of iron, it was probably forged. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow consists of a vertical oval, with a circular cross section. It is 46.22mm tall and 34.04mm wide. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. Opposite that on the left hand side, there is a slight swelling on the inside surface. The shank consists of an rod, rectangular in…
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-083E03
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand made iron rotary key of probable medieval date (AD 1150 - AD 1400). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. Being made out of iron, it was probably forged. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow consists of a vertical oval, with a circular cross section. It is 51.26 mm tall and 40.97 mm wide. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. On the inside edge of the loop, next to where the shank attached, a V-shaped protrusion is present, pointing inwards. The shank consists of an rod, recta…
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
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