Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6FC5D3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is sub oval in plan and section. The upper surface is smooth, whereas the lower surface is pitted. It measures 22.76 mm in length, 12.17 mm wide and 7.15 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. It is a mid to dark grey / silver colour, with an even surface patina. As the fragment is undiagnostic of date and function, it can not be proved that it is older than 300 years old, and is therefore not classified under the requirements of the Treasure Act 19…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E1881
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is semi circular in plan, and rectangular in section. An old, predepositional break is present along the straight end, and the artefact decreases in thickness from the straight edge, down to the rounded edge. No decoration is present. It measures 30.40 mm in length, 15.37 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 7.00 mm. It weighs 11.7 g. The object is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E9C23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver possible coin, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible coin is misshapen, possibly due to having been subjected to a heat source. Both the obverse and reverse are unclear. It is possible to make out the remains of probable letters along one edge, reading [ ]IVS[ ]. Diameter: 13.70 mm Thickness: 1.93 mm Weight: 1.3 g. The identification of this artefact as a coin is only a possibility, due to the shape and thickness. It is possibly a piece of undiagnostic casting waste.
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-24AB05
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of silver metal twisted into a spiral. One end of the piece of silver tapers to a point, the other is square ended, probably incomplete. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. Some vertical scratch marks are present on the interior. The probable finger ring is shiny light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Dimensions: It has an exterior diameter of 23.78 mm, an interior diameter of 18.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-016DCC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. Due to abrasion, the designs are hard to catagorise. A four petalled fern or leaf is present, with diagonal lines between different designs elements. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The whorl measures 30.3 mm in diameter, and 13.7 mm th…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F7391C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is conical in shape, with horizontal grooves down the length. A vertical suspension hole is present in the centre of the weight, now infilled with soil. It measures 39.7 mm tall, with a base diameter of 41.5 mm and a top diameter of 9.2 mm. It weighs 341.5 g (12.05 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4E0D90
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular 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 9.1 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 22.4 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 19.5 g (0.69 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FBC63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped 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 is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.2 mm and is 11.0 mm thick. It weighs 42.4 g (1.5 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4FD073
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped 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 6.6 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 31.7 mm and is 14.6 mm thick. It weighs 57.7 g (2.03 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-233033
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy figurine, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (Ad 43 to AD 410). The figurine is anthropomorphic (human like), consisting of a standing, possible female figure. The head is globular. No facial details remain. The arms both come to the front of the body. The stomach area is rounded. A circular depression is located in the centre and is 4mm deep, with an internal diameter of 4.5 mm. The legs and feet are positioned together. The reverse is flat. It measures 54.3 mm in height, 12.4 mm wide and 9.0 mm thick. It weighs 40.3 g. The figurine is a mi…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-083361
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 39.0 mm in length, 37.3 mm wide and 30.9 mm thick. It weighs 85.3 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. This find is pro…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-71C29C
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of copper alloy metal twisted into a spiral. Both ends terminated in a square end with rounded corners. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. It has an exterior diameter of 29.9 mm, an interior diameter of 21.1 mm. In total it is 13.7 mm wide. The copper alloy metal is 4.3 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 19.1 g. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cause…
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-EF1556
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy arrowhead, of uncertain dating but probably Roman to Medieval onwards (AD 43 to AD 1650). The arrowhead is triangular in shape, with a lentoid cross sections. A solid circular sectioned tang extends through the middle of the arrowhead, with triangular blades to either side. The tang is incomplete. It measures 23.3 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 g. The arrowhead is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Due to a varnish or other similar coating applied to the arrowhead by the finder, no XRF analysis of the metal…
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stafford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-824519
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefacts consists of a hollow copper alloy cylindrical tube, open at one end, measuring 11.1 mm in diameter and 38.3 mm in length. The tube has an internal diameter of 6.7 mm and 11.5 mm deep. Filemarks are present on the open end. A small circular perforation is present on one side, positioned about a third of the length down from the open end. It has an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. A circular sectioned arm is present, on one side, with a worn diagonal…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C6A285
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular 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 10.0 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with interlocking diagonal lines, creating a central lozenge. Pellets are present between each line. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 27.1 mm and is 10.3 mm thick…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C75A60
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete square piece of sheet copper alloy, of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The artefact consists of a thin square sheet of copper alloy with two circular perforations, located in parallel corners on the same side. These perforations still contain the remains of copper alloy circular sectioned rivets. No decoration appears to be present on either side of the sheet of copper alloy. The diagonal edge is incomplete, the rest are complete. It measures 15.9 mm in length, 16.3 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. The copper alloy sheet is 0.6 mm thick and t…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6B7EA8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly either Early Medieval or Post Medieval in dating. The artefact is sub rectangular in shape and flat. Decoration is only present on the front of the artefact, the reverse is undecorated. The decoration is openwork, consisting of two strand interlocked in a knot style design. Both ends are incomplete. One side consists of a rectangular bar which could have been part of the attachment. The other end would have continued with the openwork decoration. It measures 25.8 mm in length, 10.7 mm wi…
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd January 2015
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Record ID: WMID-2797B8
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy die, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides. The spots have been drilled in a regular manner, with pips (dots) on opposing faces adding up to a total of seven (7). The die measures 12.49 mm in length, 12.78 mm wide and 11.86 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 grams. The die is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Potter (1992) identified sixteen variations in the numerical layout of regular dice, this example is variant 8. Variant 16 is the most popular noted from archaeological contexts…
Created on: Friday 26th July 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-E8FD36
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable pendant, of unknown dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The pendant is sub circular in shape and D shaped in cross section. The front is domed. A circular perforation is present at the top, which probably acted as a suspension loop. It has an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The front of the pendant has been decorated with a series of raised lines. A circular border, with regular diagonal lines is present around the edge. The design at the centre of the pendant is hard to determine, possibly figurative. The reverse is flat and…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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