Record ID: WMID-8C5F77
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
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 9.2 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 24.4 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 34.7 g (1.22 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Friday 31st October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-56D006
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain form and function, but probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact is L shaped. One side is flat, whereas the other gradually tapers to a point at each end. The ends are blunt and complete. Two sub circular holes are present, on the longer edge. The holes have not been drilled. They have an internal diameter of 5.4 mm and 4.4 mm. It measures 61.7 mm in length, 37.1 mm wide with a maximum thickness of 5.7 mm and a minimum thickness of 1.2 mm (at the end). It weighs 42.3 g. The artefact is a dark green colou…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-834FCB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
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 9.7 mm wide. No decoration is present on either face. A slight rim is visible on the upper surface. The whorl has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 30.5 g (1.08 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-05E4F8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central square perforation or suspension hole runs the length of the weight. It measures 3.4 mm by 4.3 mm internally. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 41.3 mm. The base diameter is 35.4 mm and the top diameter is 19.9 mm. It weighs 294.2 g (10.38 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Various …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-521C44
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
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 8.5 mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 26.7 mm and is 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 25.4 g (0.89 oz). The whorl is of a light to 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 o…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B4DB49
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy figurine, of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The figurine is anthropomorphic (human like), consisting of a standing male figure. The head is globular, with a flattened top hat. No facial details remain. The arms both come to the front of the body, with right arm held bent, and left arm touching the genitals. The genital area has a pronounced erect phallus, with two testicles underneath. The legs are positioned together. The feet merge into a circular platform. The reverse of the figurine is flat, with limited details. …
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-9F45BC
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy figurine, of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The figurine is anthropomorphic (human like), consisting of a standing male figure. The head is globular, with a flattened top hat. No facial details remain. The arms both come to the front of the body, with right arm held bent, and left arm touching the genitals. The genital area is heavily worn and no details can be determined. The legs are positioned together, with a slight gap. The feet merge into a circular platform. The reverse of the figurine is flat, with limited deta…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-B0A445
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 upper surface is slightly domed and the lower surface flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.7 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 31.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 55.8 g (1.97 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whi…
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-A87B88
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible handle of uncertain dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The possible handle is sub rectangular in shape, with concave sides. One end is wider than the other. The wide end has an incomplete circular hole bored into it on either side. Both ends are smooth and unbroken. The long edges are bevelled slightly. It measures 42.4 mm in length, a maximum width of 15.2 mm, a minimum width of 11.3 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g. The possible handle is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. No direct parall…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-19358D
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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.0 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 27.0 mm and is 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 51.1 g (1.80 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0889EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
FINDSPOT NEEDED A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical.  A single circular hole is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 13.3 mm. It has been positioned off centre. The sides taper upwards, gradually thinning. Several suspension holes are positioned around the sides. The top two have split at the top. The lower two are probably replacement suspension holes, inserted after the top two split. These holes have an internal diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-41383C
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bracelet of uncertain dating, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1700). The bracelet is sub circular in shape. It has a sub lozenge shaped cross section, the sides of the bracelet have been bevelled. No decoration is present on the bracelet. It has a diameter of 64.8 mm and it is 4.7 mm thick. The sides of the bracelet are 5.2 mm wide. It weighs 19.1 g. The bracelet is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. This is probably a bracelet however loops of copper alloy could be multifunctional, such as harness fittings. The lack of decoration …
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-39F84B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible intaglio, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The possible intaglio is oval in shape. It has a flat cross section. Various facets have been removed from the top edge. No design appears to be present on the top surface. The reverse surface is recessed in the centre. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 9.7 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The possible intaglio is a dark brown to shiny yellow colour.  The shape and size of this artefact is similar to that found as intaglios either for finger rings or for fob s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-37AF3A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.7 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 11.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.0 g (1.27 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has re…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-05A9D2
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron axehead of uncertain dating, possibly Medieval to Post medieval (c. AD 1000 - 1800). The axehead is broadly triangular in form with a curved cutting edge. The socket is broadly rectangular in form with rounded upper and lower projections. The perforation in the socket is triangular. The axehead has a straight flat butt end. The main body of the blade has a more tapered downward projection as opposed to the upper edge that is more angular as it tapers to the cutting blade. The object measures 109.9 mm in length, 62.7 mm in width across the blad…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B2AFF5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.0 mm. It measures 15.8 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.5 mm. It weighs 29.0 g (1.02 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several …
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-091C74
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub conical, with a single vertical hole positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 10.3 mm. The sides are uneven It has a height of 21.4 mm and a diameter (at the base) of 28.4 mm. The thickness of the walls at the top of the weight are 6.7 mm. It weighs 76.0 g (2.68 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulte…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-30B938
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of unknown date (c. AD 43-1900). The weight is sub-spherical with flattened ends where the large central circular perforation truncates the ball. The inside walls of the hole are straight. It has an internal diameter of 7.4 mm. No decoration appears to be visible. The weight has a length of 13.9 mm, and a diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 15.8 g (0.56 oz). Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. The well developed patina suggests that the we…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30C3E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of unknown date (c. AD 43-1900). The weight is sub-spherical with flattened ends where the large central circular perforation truncates the ball. The inside walls of the hole are straight. It has an internal diameter of 6.0 mm. No decoration appears to be visible. The weight has a length of 14.2 mm, and a diameter of 15.9 mm. It weighs 15.8 g (0.56 oz). Other weights of this shape have been suggested to be net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls. The well developed patina suggests that the we…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A28AC5
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 9.0 mm wide. One side has been decorated with lots of diagonal lines, the other side has more chevrons as decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 38.8 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 38.6 g (1.36 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid …
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-53D2DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 10.6 mm. It measures 27.0 mm in length and has a diameter of 30.6 mm. It weighs 118.0 g (4.16 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surfac…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-549E9D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of uncertain dating, probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1900). The weight is cylindrical in plan with an expanded waist. A circular perforation runs longitudinally through the middle of the object. This has an internal diameter of 9.5 mm.  It has a length of 32.8 mm and a maximum diameter of 22.1 mm. It weighs 71.8 g (2.53 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Net or line weights like this one change very little over time as it is a functional object. Similar examples recorded on the PAS datab…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-554D03
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 8.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 22.3 mm and is 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.4 g&nbs…
Created on: Monday 18th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39FE9A
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 8.1 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The decorative detail on the upper face is hard to determine but may have chevrons. No decoration is present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 31.4 mm and is 11.2 mm thick. It…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A5128
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable weight, possibly dating to the Roman period, circa AD 43 - 410. The weight is broadly oval-shaped with a diamond shaped suspension loop at the top of the artefact with a broadly circular perforation which measures 5.3 mm in diameter. The object has on one face an incised lentoid shape formed from a linear impression, measuring 28.7 mm in length. On the other side is a vertical linear incision measuring 26.5 mm in length. The suspension loop has been squashed flat against the body of the weight. The weight measures 48.…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B595FE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hook, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. Both ends are rounded, and gradually taper towards a wider middle. One end has two triangular notches, cut on opposing sides, creating a hook like end. It measures 91.6 mm in length, 12.7 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 44.4 g. The artefact is a mid green colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in some damage on all sides.
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DAE8B9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact, of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The artefact is sub triangular in shape, with one forked end. When viewed from the side, the artefact is curved. Both ends exhibit an old patinated break. The forked end is wider than the other one, with the remains of a semi circular hole between the two prongs. Located off centre, on the front of the artefact is a raised triangular ridge, pointing in the direction of the forked end. It measures 42.8 mm in length, 14.6 mm wide (forked end), 7.0 mm wide (straight end) and 3.7 m…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DB95E1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain form and function, of possible Post Medieval dating (Ad 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact is irregular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front of the artefact has been decorated, possibly representing a fish or stylised animal. Two edges are incomplete, with patinated breaks. The possible animal has a long snake like body, with raised edges and a central rouletted ridge. This body extends from top left to bottom right, and terminates in a large circular ring and dot device. Above the body is the remains of another circular ring a…
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F53DDD
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable toggle, or possible awl, of uncertain dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable toggle is a pointed oval shape with a circular cross section. Both ends narrow to a blunt point. A narrowed waist is present at the centre. It measures 41.8 mm in length with a 6.9 mm maximum diameter. At the 'waist', it has a diameter of 6.2 mm and the ends are 3.5 mm in diameter. It weighs 7.6 g. The probable toggle is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resul…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0A0F8A
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete casting wells or jets of probable Roman and later dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). Both casting wells are of a similar shape. They have an almost conical top tapering downwards into a flat sub rectangular section. This section is uneven with some area thicker than others. The top of each well is concave with an uneven surface. The first well measures 79.2 mm in length, maximum width of 41.8 mm, maximum thickness of 27.5 mm and a minimum thickness of 2.8 mm. It weighs 139.6 g. The second well measures 69.9 mm in length, 51.7 mm maximum width, maximum thickness of 30.3…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-278CEB
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of tweezers of the Roman to Medieval Period (AD 43 - AD 1500). About 50% of the tweezers remain, consisting of one arm only. Object is rectangular in plan and in section. The object is flat and has been deliberately folded in the centre. One of the terminals is wider than the other and has a chevron shaped end, the other terminal is narrower slightly and has angled sides with a flat head, this is where it would have attached to the loop originally. The object measures 18.2 mm in length, the folded point is 3.9 mm wide, (the wider terminal i…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E72F7
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable toilet implement of unknown dating, probably Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 AD - 1700 AD). The find consists of a strip of rectangular sectioned copper alloy, with a S-twisted mid section and incomplete ends.  It measures 75.7 mm in length, with a diameter of 3.8 mm. It weighs 3.5 grams. The probable toilet implement is a mid to dark green colour with a even surface patina. Twisted handles are to be found on Roman cosmetic implements, although distinguishing them from medical implements is difficult, as is of…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3AB929
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. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.7 mm which is cast off-centre. No decoration appears to be present. The whorl has a diameter of 32.3 mm and is 5.6 mm thick. It weighs 32.0 g (1.13 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original sur…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3A2585
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 9.0 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. The spindle whorl is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 29.9 mm and is 8.9 mm thick. It weighs 45.3 g (1.60 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2A9619
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eleven (11) irregular fragments of iron and copper metal working waste (slag) or fuel ash, of Iron Age to Late Medieval dating (800 BC to AD 1600). All three fragments are light for their size, which would suggest that minimal metal is present within the matrix. All have a honeycomb structure, formed of solidified air bubbles. All together the fragments weigh 80.0 g. The process of working ore to produce copper or iron has not changed much from the Iron Age to the Medieval period, so these pieces of slag could date from any time between the Iron Age (80…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2020
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-4920DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub triangular in shape. Several surface exhibit old post-depositional breaks. An engraved spiral is present on one surface. It measures 13.9 mm in length, 11.6 mm wide and 9.7 mm thick. It weighs 4.7 g. The artefact is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5E321B
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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 23.4 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 17.7 g (0.63 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-741673
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy die, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides, which are not numbered consistently. There is one 6, two threes, two ones and one zero. One 1 is a concavity.  The die measures 15.3 mm in length, 17.7 mm wide and 17.9 mm thick. It weighs 45.9 grams. The die is a light to 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. Dice are frequently…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B6E3F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 6.3 mm. It measures 17.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 19.2 mm. It weighs 30.3 g (1.07 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original sur…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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