Record ID: WMID-9C9C83
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy button and loop fastener, of Roman Wild 1970, Type VIa dating (2nd Century AD). Less than 50% of the button and loop fastener is present, consisting of the head of the button and loop fastener. The loop and part of the shank are missing. The head is rectangular and decorated with two colours of enamel, probably red and blue. The enamelled decoration is split into two styles. On one side is an alternating triangular pattern, with red inward facing triangles on one side and blue on the other. The other side has five rectangular cells, with alternatin…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF5483
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a jar. Local (unsourced) greyware. Unclear fabric. Grey. Fabric: Grey. reduced interior. Grey Reduced core. grey reduced exterior. black colour coat. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: horizontal lines. Surface treatment: black colour coat. Condition: Abraded. Form: jar Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 37.1 mm. Width: 41.3 mm. Thickness: 7.6 mm. Total mass 14.2 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF34E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a plate or bowl. Severn Valley ware. Unclear fabric. Orangey red. Fabric: Red. Oxidised interior. Grey Reduced core. Red oxidised exterior. Red slip. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: rouletted. Surface treatment: red slip. Condition: Abraded. Form: plate/ bowl Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 18.3 mm. Width: 17.8 mm. Thickness: 5.6 mm. Total mass 2.3 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF0294
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pendant, probably a crucifix, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1600). The openwork frame is broadly shield shaped with a central cross with trefoiled terminals. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant, with an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. At the intersection the cross expands to a square plate behind the head of the crucified Jesus on the cross, with a radiating halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms, the hands fixed to the cross beam. This body extends down the centre of the cross with h…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD4236
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1600). The chape consists of the front portion. The chape is broadly U-shape, or roughly sub-triangular, and semi-circular in cross-section. There are two v-shaped voids at one end where there would have been a flared opening. The sides taper downwards towards a basal knop at the other end. Two transverse ridges extend across the centre and upper portion of the chape. The reverse is concave with a bevelled edge that would have attached to the other half. …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CCB4EC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
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 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate 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. The r…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-4DADCB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of possible Late Roman dating (AD 300 to AD AD 450). Over 75% of the strap end is present, with both terminals incomplete. The top has an incomplete circular rivet hole (internal diameter: 2.2 mm) before extending downwards to a rectangular collar containing a second rivet hole. This one contains soil or iron corrosion products. It has an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The main body of the strap end is an oval shape with an engraved decoration on the front. This has a central lozenge, with cross-hatching inside. On each corner are two stamped annulet…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4D5CF0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
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 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch-plate 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. The back of t…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-496D05
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop spur buckle with an integral plate of medieval dating (c.AD 1250-1400). The head of the buckle has an oval frame leading to the body which is slightly concave and tapers to a point. There are two rivet holes below the loop which have been filled and are intersected by a horizontal ridge. Iron corrosion products obscure the holes and part of the loop. The plate is incomplete, broken about at the midway point. The reverse of the buckle is undecorated and the pin is missing. It measures 21.3 mm in length, 14.3 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E41BF6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount is sub circular in shape, and domed. No decoration is visible on the front of the mount. The remains of two attachment spikes are located on opposite sides of the reverse.  It measures 15.1 mm in length, 12.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The mount is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9BAB74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative type dating to around 80 AD to 120 AD. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, and the wings. The pin, foot and catchplate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The wings are cylindrical in shape, enclosing an axis bar. The pin is hinged. Iron corrosion products are present, indicating that the axis bar was made from iron. The front of the wings have been decorated with a vertical groove at the end. The bow extends from the middle of the wings, and is a domed strip style. A central vertical groove …
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9AB127
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub square lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub square in shape, with the remains of an iron shank extending from one corner. The front exhibits decoration. Five rounded pellets in the centre, in a cross design, within an arched tressure, all within a lozenge shaped cartouche. The reverse has a raised cross design. The corners are rounded. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g.  The artefact is light to mid grey colour, with an even…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-999CC5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strap plate from a buckle or clasp, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500).  The strap plate is sub rectangular in plate, with a pointed terminal. The other end has been wrapped around a strap bar. Iron corrosion products partially obscure the end, but a rectangular notch is visible, presumably for a pin (now missing). No decoration is visible on either the front or reverse of the strap plate. A small rivet hole is present, close to the strap bar end, this has an internal diameter of 1.2 mm. A rivet is present close to the pointed terminal. This has a diameter of 1…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-98CE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border.  It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several simil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-989A92
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy candle snuffer of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 to AD 1750).  Both terminals of the candle snuffer are a lys (fleur de lis) shape. The central section of the mount has three ring and dot stamped decorative details. Two attachment holes are present along the top edge of the object. They have an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. The underside is flat. It measures 55.4 mm in length, 12.5 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g The candle snuffer is a mid to dark brown colour with an ev…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-482972
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1578 to AD 1580, issued as part of the second coinage. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North vol 2, p135, no 2001. Diameter: 15.6 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-47E0D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward III (AD 1327 to AD 1377), dating to the period AD 1344 to AD 1351, issued as part of the third 'florin' coinage. Type 4/1. Minted in London. C.f. North vol 2, p47, no 1116. Diameter: 18.7 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-47B48C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1696. Milled at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2007, p. 352, no 3520. Diameter: 21.2 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-462553
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver halfpenny of Alexander III of Scotland (AD 1249 to AD 1286), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1292. Class M coinage. Coin is in two fragments. Diameter: 14.2 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-44E581
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heavily worn silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1280 to AD 1289. Canterbury Mint. Class probably 3c or d. C.f. North vol 2, p 28, no 1018-9. Coin was folded in half, with reverse inside and has since broken, with only one half remaining. Diameter: 16.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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