Record ID: WMID-BD0256
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three joining rim fragments of a copper alloy vessel, probably of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Around 25% of the rim is present, and the diameter was originally 20 cm. The rim of the vessel is rounded everted and there is a wide collar present just below the rim. The inside of the vessel has been silvered or tinned. The largest fragment measures 42.3 mm in length, 73.7 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 19.4 g. The middle sized fragment measures 23.9 mm in length, 46.7 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.7 g. The smallest fragment measures 30.5 mm in length, 41.1 mm wide a…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-EC6F71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable vessel or tankard handle, of possible Late Iron Age to Roman dating (100 BC to 200 AD). The probable tankard handle is rectangular in shape, with a flat cross section. Both ends exhibit an old patinated break. The strip curves upwards at one end. This end has been decorated with a pair of wide shallow grooves. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 47.0 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.9 g. The probable tankard handle is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has r…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E6D03C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact, possibly a stylus, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact consists of a flat triangular end, attached to a circular sectioned shaft. The other end exhibits an old, post depositional break. A couple of small U shaped grooves are present towards the triangular end. It measures 47.6 mm in length, 8.6 mm wide and 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The artefact is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. The artefact bears a resemblance to a stylus, but it is not consistent with that as an identification. A similar poss…
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7CD4DC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete enamelled copper alloy probable strap fitting of Roman dating (1st to 3rd centuries AD). The probable strap fitting consists of a triangular loop set at right angles to the head of the fitting. The head has a rectangular base but is triangular in cross section, with an apex ridge. The base is slightly recessed. The head has been decorated with four rows of inlaid enamel cells. Along both lower edges, is a row of five triangles, pointing upwards. These cells are red in colour, suggesting probable red enamel. To either side of the apex, is a row of four white crescents, …
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
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Record ID: WMID-49EBA7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy, belt plate of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300). The plate is sub rectangular in shape, but has abraded and incomplete corners. The edges are rounded. The front of the plate carries an elaborate panel of decoration, originally filled with enamel. The main, central element of the design comprises a rectangular block of leaf ornament, this panel is flanked by a border of copper alloy with small triple lobed projections towards te edge of the plate. The border has been infilled with red enamel, the central panel possibly blue enamel (now decayed to …
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-4A4F76
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting or apron pendant, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The strap fitting is in the form of a forwards facing eagle with head turned to right, splayed wings, oval shaped body, and neatly rendered claws and tail that project downwards at the base of the plate. Below the claws, the eagle is standing on a ball. Decorative detailing has been applied to the front of the strap fitting, marking out feathers and claws. A circular perforation (hole) is present between the two legs and may have been a rivet hole. It has an internal diameter of 2…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5D4936
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or strap slide, of Early Roman dating (1st to 3rd Century AD). The 'strap-slide' has a square-headed and thin platform/ head with slightly irregular and uneven edges. A thin inscribed line running around the edge is the only decoration on the front of the slide. Stratchmarks are present on the front. The underside of this platform is flat and undecorated. There is a large rectangular loop at the back of the artefact, where the strap would have originally passed through. This loop is undecorated and appears to be integral. It measures 22.6 mm…
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-4AD546
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy 'amphora-shaped' strap end of Late Roman dating (AD 300 to AD 450). Approximately 75% of the strap end is present. Half of the back plate is missing, along with the tip at the base of the strap end. The strap end is broadly sub-triangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The edges of the strap end have slightly beveled / faceted edges. The attachment part of the strap end has a slightly scalloped top edge and one circular rivet hole. This continues down into the upper part of the strap end, with two sub-oval (kidney / crescent) shaped lugs …
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-184456
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy steelyard (scale with beam arms of unequal length), of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). The steelyard consists of a lozenge sectioned arm with notched calibrations. The calibrations are hard to identify, but there should be two sets, one on the top of the arm and one at the bottom, each set at regular but different spacing. At one end the rod terminates with a domed knop, 11.04 mm in diameter. The other end of the steelyard widens into a sub rectangular terminal, with three suspension holes. One is located at the end of the steelyard and the oth…
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5962E9
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy circular plate, possibly a seal box lid of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300).  The plate is flat. Trace remains of a catch plate or attachment lug are visible on the reverse. The upper surface is decorated, consisting of a raised border which is filled with two concentric raised circles. Between the border and the outer circle is a series of 8 smaller raised circles containing enamel (colour uncertain). The surrounding field has patches of a blue enamel. Inside the outer circle is a small central circle, the same size as the 8 small ones, n…
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-53A437
Object type: ROD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy 'rod' or dowel, of uncertain function and dating. It is probably Roman in dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The rod is circular sectioned, and gradually tapers down its length. Both ends are intact. The top is slightly flared outwards, possibly the result of being hammered multiple times. No decoration is present along the length of the shaft. Several longitudinal scars are present, probably the result of abrasion. The rod measures 155.02 mm in length, has a maximum diameter of 11.63 mm and a minimum of 6.93 mm. It weighs 79.0 g. The rod is a mid to dark gre…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-880174
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy globular hair pin, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Around 25% of the hair pin is present, consisting of the head and part of the shaft. The shaft is circular in cross section and has a small horizontal ridge 4 mm below the head and is slightly angled below this point. The head consists of a flattened globular disc with rounded edges. It measures 21.35 mm in length. The head has a diameter of 12.23 and the shaft of 4.41 mm. It weighs 6.1 g. The pin head is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-88BF3E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy pin of probable Roman to Early Medieval (c. AD 200 to c. AD 900). The head is circular in plan and biconical in form. A spiral groove runs around the head. No traces of a collar, beneath the head are visible The pin shaft tapers to a point and is circular in cross-section. Beneath the head, the shaft has a maximum diameter of 2.0 mm. Pin has been deliberately bent back on itself, to form a U shape. It currently measures 28.2 mm in length, 32.5 mm in width, 6.1 mm thick. The diameter of the head is 6.2 mm. The length of the head is 5.9 mm. The original…
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-4392F7
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable polyhedral pin, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400). The head is sub-spherical with a rounded top. The pin shaft has a circular cross section. No collar is present. The pin head has a length of 8.3 mm, with a diameter of 8.3 mm. The pin shaft has a diameter of 3.6 mm. Altogether, the pin has a length of 37.1 mm, and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.6 g. The pin is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th October 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FE1118
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400). Around 50% of the pin is present, consisting only of the pin head. The shaft is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.  The pin head is globular. No signs of facetting on the head. No sign of a collar beneath it.  It has a diameter of 8.1 mm and a length of 10.7 mm. The remaining part of the shaft has a diameter of 1.8 mm. It weighs 2.0 g. The pin head is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1FB6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400). Around 50% of the pin is present, consisting only of the pin head. The shaft is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.  The pin head is globular. No signs of facetting on the head. No sign of a collar beneath it. The shaft has broken off at the base of the head. The break is patinated. It has a diameter of 6.7 mm and a length of 8.2 mm. It weighs 1.1 g. The pin head is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss o…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B74EEA
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the pin is present, consisting of the head and part of the shank. The shank has a rectangular cross section. The head is conical, with a flattened circular top. The base of the head has facetted sides which continue into the shank. No collar is present at the base of the head. The shank is not straight but exhibits a curve towards the end. The break is patinated. It measures 30.0 mm in length. The head has a diameter of 9.0 mm and is 11.4 mm long. The shank is 2.6 mm wide by 2.1 mm thick.…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2A5C72
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy lunate or crescentic harness or apron pendant, of Early Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). Around 90% of the pendant is present, as the suspension loop is incomplete. The pendant has a suspension loop set perpendicular to the main feature. The main body of the pendant is crescentic in plan with double knobbed terminals that meet in the middle at the base of the pendant. The reverse inner edge is chamfered. It measures 36.4 mm in length, 24.6 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 8.4 g. The pendant is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. T…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-178D25
Object type: LAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible zoomorphic (lion) laver spount or mount, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The mount is sub-circular in shape and has been cast in relief to form a probable lion head on the front convex surface; the reverse is rough cast and is concave. The facial features are depicted by moulded decoration. The hair is depicted around the edge of the mount by a series of curvilinear ridges and curls. The forehead is furrowed slightly with two ridges present between the eyes. The eyebrows are semi circular. The eyes are recessed slightly and shown as t…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 28th May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-8F3C95
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic knife handle of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The blade is missing but some of the tang still remains inside the handle. Iron corrosion products are present around the shoulder. The knife handle has a circular cross section. It consists of a zoomorphic animal, probably a lion, lying down with head at the end of the handle. Abrasion has removed most of the surface detail but it is possible to see the legs on the underside of the handle. It measures 52.3 mm in length, 14.4 mm wide and 18.7 mm thick. It weighs 43.8 g. The handle is a dark …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2019
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