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
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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
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Record ID: WMID-F85299
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel, of Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd is 7.8 mm thick and weighs 71.0 g. It is 56.4 mm long and 96.4 mm wide. The sherd consists of a rimsherd, in a fabric similar to that of an imitation Black Burnished ware, of 1st to 4th Centuries AD dating. The vessel type is that of a flanged bowl. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Black Burnished imitation. Frequent small grit inclusions. Sherd type: Rimsherd Rim type: Flanged rim Diameter of Rim: 23cm Percentage of Rim present: 12.5 % Wall thickness: 7.8 mm Firing co…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A7F701
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of probable Late Roman date, of Hawkes and Dunning's type V A (1961, fig. 23). Around 50% of the strap end is present, with the lower end missing and the top edge incomplete. The top of the strap end is split for attachment, with two incomplete rivet holes, which would have secured the strap end onto the strap. A circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivet is present in one of the rivet holes. Below the split top, the strap end widens into a plate. The front has been decorated. A curved border is present, consisting of a groove with a row of punched d…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: WMID-567512
Object type: SLIDE KEY
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable slide key from a barb spring padlock, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 25% of the slide key is present, consisting only of part of the handle. The handle is sub pentagonal in plan, and rectangular in section. A 'tear drop' (pointed oval) shape void is present in the handle. It measures 59.70 mm in length, 37.72 mm wide and 3.02 mm thick. It weighs 30.9 g. The possible slide key is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Slide keys were used during the Roman period, to compress the springs in padlocks with …
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-20DC94
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object of uncertain identification. Probably part of a scissor handle dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1400-1600. It is possibly the head and bow of a Roman brooch, circa AD50-200. There is a ridge running down the centre of the bow, otherwise the surface is undecorated and abraded. Length: 32.1mm. Width: 22.54mm. Thickness: 4.75mm. Weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WAW-EBEDF7
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy nail cleaner with folded top, of Roman date (1st to 4th Centuries AD). A complete, but slightly bent, cast copper alloy cleaner, similar to Crummy's type 1a (Crummy, 1983, p57). It consists of a narrow plain, straight-sided strip of copper alloy, with a bifurcated tip and a wrapped suspension loop. Traces of gilding survive towards the top of the nail cleaner. The suspension loop is unusual compared to other nail cleaners as it consists of the rectangular top of the nail cleaner wrapped around what appears to be a cyclindrial copper alloy hollow spacer, c…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-6F570A
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy miniature socketed axehead, of uncertain dating, but probable Late Bronze Age to Roman (1150 BC to AD 410). The axe is rectangular in plan with slightly concave parallel sides. The blade edge and blade tips are rounded, but not flared. The socket mouth has a rectangular internal edge, the exterior forms a asymmetrical rectangle with convex edges, particularly on narrow edge. In profile the axe an elongated triangle. No casting seam is visible. One profile face has a sub circular loop. This loop measures 7.5 mm in length, 4.4 mm wide and 2.2 mm thick. The …
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
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Record ID: WMID-6FA7CA
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy probable miniature sword, probably of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The probable miniature sword probably imitates that of a gladius and can be described like a sword. The pommel is sub oval in shape, with bevelled edges top and bottom. The handle is sub triangular, with a V shaped groove positioned near the top on both the front and back. The blade is sub triangular in shape, with a square cross section. It gradually tapers to a blunt point. It measures 34.1 mm in length, 6.7 mm wide and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 2.2 g. The sword is a mid green to br…
Created on: Thursday 28th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2015
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Record ID: WMID-97A001
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key (locking), of mid Roman dating (AD 150 to AD 410). Only part of the handle remains, the rest of the handle, the shank and key are missing due to post depositional breaks. The handle was originally an openwork trefoil design, with a protruding two-tiered, globular knop extending from the top of the central loop. The trefoil consists of three outwardly expanded loops, the central loop is elongated and larger than than the outer loops; which are sub-circular, one of which is damaged. Only one of out of the three trefoil loops survives. The rest…
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-BF6C0E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy massive or donside terret ring, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). The terret is semi-circular, with an oval cross-section. The object is decorated with a lipped projection into the ring interior. The base of the object has an oval opening which is hollow inside. An incised groove be seen defining the oval opening. No traces of an attachment bar can be easily seen inside the oval opening. It measures 68.6 mm tall, 73.7 mm wide and 22.4 mm thick. The base is 30.9 mm long by 20.8 mm wide, with a depth of 13.3 mm. The terret ring is 5.2 mm thick at the top.…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Record ID: WAW-D75622
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy end looped cosmetic mortar, typically dating from the Late Iron Age to the Early Roman period (1st to 2nd Centuries AD). The mortar has a plain, relatively shallowed bowed profile, with the suspension loop situated at one end. The loop is broken, but appears to fold back on itself, and becomes attached to the base of the mortar. The opposing end of the mortar is plain, without any form of decoration. The mortar itself has a shallow U shaped cross section. In plan, it is broadly ellipitical in shape. The interior (grinding surface) is smooth. …
Created on: Monday 26th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: WMID-AABF61
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Summary Republic (70 BC and 47 BC), 2 Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), 1 As there are more than two silver coins from the same find these three denarii constitute Treasure as defined by the Treasure Act 1996. Coin Obv. Obv. Ins. Rev. Rev. Ins. RRC no Dia. T. Wt: 1 Laureate bust right CAESAR AVGVSTV[ ]TARP[ ] Two soldiers with shield between them [ ]AVCVSTI[ ] 17 2 3.6 2 Two heads right [ ] Two soldiers with a standard behind them [ ]COP[ ] 18 2 3.4 …
Created on: Tuesday 30th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7F5E1B
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Addenda to Coin Hoard 2019T568. Two more late Roman nummi have been recovered from Coin Hoard 2019T568 (WMID-D71A2E). The other coins are referenced in the following records: WMID-2A0D0B; WMID-29FD03; WMID-29C1A0; WMID-29B138; WMID-29A2BE; WMID-29944D; WMID-296351; WMID-294AF9; WMID-29360A. The two latest coins consist of one GLORIA EXERCITVS (Two Soldiers and two standards, mint of Arles, RIC 387ff) and one CONSTANTINOPOLIS (Victory on Prow).
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-D71A2E
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
6 late roman nummi of the House of Constantine. Found from a similar area as previously recorded coins: WMID-2A0D0B; WMID-29FD03; WMID-29C1A0; WMID-29B138; WMID-29A2BE; WMID-29944D; WMID-296351; WMID-294AF9; WMID-29360A. This latest group of coins consists of the following reverse types: 1x GLORIA EXERCITVS - 2 soldiers, 2 standards. 1x VRBS ROMA - wolf and twins 1x GLORIA EXERCITVS - 2 soldiers, 1 standard 3x CONSTANTINOPOLIS - Victory on Prow
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-84D776
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 340 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA issue, depicting a Helmeted Head of Roma on the obverse and a wolf suckling two twins on the reverse. Mint uncertain. Diameter: 14.76 mm Thickness: 2.24 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-852AB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 330 to AD 340 (Reece Period 17). VRBS ROMA issue, depicting a Helmeted Head of Roma on the obverse and a wolf suckling two twins on the reverse. Mint uncertain. The flan has been struck off centre. Diameter: 17.39 mm Thickness: 1.85 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-855B42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 to AD 337), dating to the period AD 320 to AD 321 (Reece Period 16). D N CONSTANTINI AVG reverse type depicting a wreath with VOT XX inside. Probably mint of Trier. Diameter: 17.48 mm Thickness: 1.55 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-166B56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96) as caesar under Titus (AD 79-81), dating to the period c.AD 80-81 (Reece Period 4). PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting an altar garlanded and lighted. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 215, no. 266. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 2.7 g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-16C628
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver denarius of Hadrian (AD 117 to AD 138), dating to the period AD 118 (Reece Period 6). P M TR P COS II reverse type depicting Pax standing left, holding cornucopiae and palm frond. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p 344, no 44. Diameter: 19.8 mm Thickness: 2.3 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2013
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