Record ID: WMID-94B632
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is biconical in shape. A central circular recess is present in the base of the weight (internal diameter is 14.6 mm). The remains of the copper alloy suspension loop are present at the top of the weight. It measures 38.7 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 43.9 mm. The copper alloy loop is 2.5 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 203.7 g (7.19 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been foun…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-345F27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The weight is hemispherical (flat top, domed base) in shape. The remains of an iron suspension loop are running through the length of the weight. It measures 35.2 mm tall, with a maximum diameter of 42.7 mm. It weighs 395.3 g (13.94 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Similar biconical weights have been found associated with Roman steelyards, such as WMID-184456 and WMID-049777 and can be dated from 1st to 2nd Centuries AD. Howe…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-FEE72E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular copper alloy weight or large token, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is circular in shape, with a flat cross section. The front has been decorated with a forward facing head, with tendrils or snakes extending from the top of the head, and curving round the face. Similar to that of a Medusa style face with snakes as hair. The face is triangular in shape, with a horizontal slit mouth, and circular eyes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It has a diameter of 29.3 mm and a thickness of 9.8 mm. It weighs 37.0 g. The weight or token is dark gre…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-19F573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). 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. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 32.4 mm. The base diameter is 41.30 mm and the top diameter is 24.0 mm. It weighs 314.5 g (11.09 oz). It is equivalent to one Roman Libra. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-BCED22
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 7.15mm thick and weighs 7.9g. It is 35.26mm long and 30.04mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric with occasional black and red grits, and white quartz granular inclusions, fired to a mid grey colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a local (unsourced) romano-british coarseware. This type of pottery typically dates from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) coarseware, occasional black, red grits and white quartz granule…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-BD4EC5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 5.89mm thick and weighs 8.9g. It is 30.68mm long and 42.73mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric with occasional red grog inclusions, fired to a mid grey colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a local (unsourced) romano-british coarseware. This type of pottery typically dates from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. It consists of a sherd from the lower section of the vessel wall, close to the base. It exhibits a cordon line on the exterior. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-D30425
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.13mm thick and weighs 6.3g. It is 28.38mm long and 28.76mm wide. The sherd consists of a light grey/brown body fabric with frequent grit and quartz inclusions. The fabric is similar to that of local Romano-British unsourced coarsewares and broadly dates from the 1st Century AD to 4th Century AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Local (unsourced) grit and quartz inclusions Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 6.13mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised inte…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-D40418
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 15.72mm thick and weighs 25.5g. It is 44.69mm long and 36.92mm wide. The sherd consists of a handle, in a reduced fabric similar that known as Savernake ware, and typically dates from the Mid to Late 1st Century until 2nd Century AD. The handle probably came from a handled pitcher type. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Grog tempered Sherd type: handle Wall thickness: 15.72mm Firing condition: unoxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised interior. Hardness: Medium Surface texture: Smooth Condition of s…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-777C35
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Six Roman pottery sherds found in the same area. One is a body sherd of samian, decorated with a moulded dog or wolf running right. It is from either a Dragondorf 29 or 37 bowl (weight 3.3 grams). It dates from the first to third century AD. A second sherd of samian is from a mortarium, either a Dragondorf 43 or 45. It dates from the second to third centuries AD and is probably from East Gaul (weight 9.4 grams). The third is a local white ware mortaria, possibly Hartshill / Mancetter (Warwickshire) as that is a major mortarium production site in the region. …
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WAW-18C577
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy vessel foot, of Roman dating (1 - 410 AD). The mount is irregular in plan, and cross section. It is of a peltate shape, with each peak being bifurbicated (split) by a V shaped groove. Each tip curves away from the groove. The front is plain and undecorated (apart from the grooves). The back is hollow, with a thick outer rim. It is a mid to dark green colour, with an patchy but even surface patina. The patina has flaked away in a couple of locations, and is a lighter green in those areas. The artefact should be stored in a dry environment and these area…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-13BDC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The rimsherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Dorset Black Burnished Ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a small shallow bowl type vessel. The sherd measures 6.19mm thick and weighs 14.7 grams. It measures 34.09mm in length and 44.86mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Dorset Black Burnished ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: Beaded rim, with external groove. Rim diameter: 15cm Percentage of surviving rim: 7% Sherd thickness: 6…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-13D4B5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The rimsherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Severn Valley ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a bowl or tankard type vessel. The sherd measures 6.86mm thick and weighs 10.2 grams. It measures 29.48mm in length and 54.03mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: RE (Rounded Direct, Everted forward). Rim diameter: 15cm Percentage of surviving rim: 12% Sherd thickness: 6.86mm Firing co…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-A73688
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel. The rimsherd consists of a fabric similar to that known as Severn Valley ware, dating from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The sherd probably originally came from a medium sized open bowl. The sherd measures 7.72mm thick and weighs 35.4 grams. It measures 74.28mm in length and 65.13mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Severn Valley Ware Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: Flanged Rim diameter: 17cm Percentage of surviving rim: 4% Sherd thickness: 7.72mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, oxidised…
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 20th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-645317
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twenty-three (23) sherds (eight (8) rimsherds, four (4) basesherds and eleven (11) bodysherds) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels. Three of the bodysherds exhibit circular perforations, probably for lead rivet repairs. The sherds vary in thickness from 4.75mm to 11.14mm. In total they weigh 189 grams. The sherds have a smooth red slip and an orangey red fabric. It is consistent with Samian ware, a type of Roman pottery imported from Gaul mainly during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. No attempt has been made to identify fabrics down to geographical or workshop …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-4F1863
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
21 sherds (2 basesherds, 19 bodysherds) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels. The sherds vary in thickness from 5.29mm to 8.34mm. In total they weigh 139.9 grams. The sherds have a hard fired pale, white oxidised fabric with occasional red inclusions. It is similar in style to that known as Oxfordshire Parchment ware, typically distributed around southern England during the 3rd to 4th Centuries AD. The two basesherds have a flat form and probably came from a jar type vessel. The bodysherds can not be identified to a particular vessel form. Sherd spec…
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-63A3E8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thirty-one (31) sherds (Seven (7) rimsherds and twenty-nine (29) bodysherds) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels. The sherds vary in thickness from 5.95mm to 19.51mm. In total they weigh 621 grams. The sherds have a slightly soapy feel, fine grained light grey fabric with occasional grog inclusisons. It is similar in style to Savernake type ware, from the North Wiltshire area, typically of Mid to Late 1st Century to Mid 2nd Century AD dating . A couple of rim forms are present, including an everted beaded rim and a straight rim with external lip. These rim fo…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-63F1D4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Twenty-four (24) sherds (ten (10) rimsherds, one (1) basesherd and thirteen (13) bodysherds) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels. The sherds vary in thickness from 5.04mm to 7.07mm. In total they weigh 223 grams. The sherds have a slightly soapy feel, fine grained light orange fabric with occasional grog inclusisons. It is similar in style to Oxfordshire red colour-coated ware, typically of 3rd to 4th Century AD dating . A couple of rim forms are present, including an everted beaded rim and a straight rim with external lip. These rim forms typically belong to…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-658CE3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
307 bodysherds of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels of an miscellaneous (unsourced) local Romano-British greyware fabric. The sherds vary in thickness from 3.16mm to 8.90mm. In total they weigh 3188 grams. The sherds have a reduced grey fabric. Several variations on the greyware fabrics are present, which probably relate to different kilns and different clay sources. Typically this style of greyware dates from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. No vessel forms could be easily identified from the bodysherds but the majority are most likely from utilitarian shapes such as…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-65A906
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
119 bodysherds of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels of an miscellaneous (unsourced) local Romano-British greyware fabric. The sherds vary in thickness from 5.24mm to 8.53mm. In total they weigh 998 grams. The sherds have a reduced grey fabric. Several variations on the greyware fabrics are present, which probably relate to different kilns and different clay sources. Typically this style of greyware dates from 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. No vessel forms could be easily identified from the bodysherds but the majority are most likely from utilitarian shapes such as …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 5th August 2010
Spatial data recorded.