Record ID: WMID-DF58A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. The vessel leg has a flared terminal, probably imitating an animal paw. A horizontal ridge is located above the flared terminal. The interior surface is flat. Both the top and base have been broken at an angle and exhibits a rough, uneven surface. The foot / leg measures 42.4 mm in length, 24.7 mm wide and 14.6 mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-DFCB89
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 71.8 mm in length, 29.6 mm wide and 14.7 mm thick. It weighs 110.6 grams. …
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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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-6771AC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function but probably of Post Medieval dating. The artefact is circular, with a square perforation at the centre. A small upright groove is present on the edge, probably for alignment purposes. No decoration is present on either face. The square perforation measures 12.3 mm by 12.6 mm. The artefact has a diameter of 30.7 mm and is 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 33.7 g. The artefact is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. The square perforation on this artefact is suggestive that it may have been part of the fittings on a sword pomm…
Created on: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D47360
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function, but probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with curved ends. The long edges have been bevelled. No decoration appears present on either the front or reverse.  It measures 85.7 mm in length, 12.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 33.3 g. The artefact is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil has removed the majority of the original surface and any decoration. It is possible…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F080CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a flat sheet metal loop, with ends secured through a square sheet metal plate. Each end has been folded back onto itself. One end has been squared off, the other is more triangular. The loop is no longer circular in shape, more sub oval.  It measures 26.8 mm in length, 30.3 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. The loop is 1.4 mm thick. The square sheet piece measures 12.3 mm by 13.6 mm and is 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The artefact is a dark green …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96A85
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub circular flat bronze weight or unidentified artefact of uncertain dating. It is sub circular in shape, with a flat cross profile.  It measures 50.3 mm in length, 44.4 mm wide and 14.9 mm thick. It weighs 151.5 g. The artefact is a mid to dark green 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. At the time of recording, this artefact has not been identified to a specific form or function. It could be a weight, or possible bun ingot of Bronze Age dating.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A6063
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). The object is irregularly shaped, with a bulbous end and a narrow end. Patinated post-depositional damage has affected most surfaces. It measures 20.7 mm in length, 7.3 mm maximum width, and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The object is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of the majority of the original surface. This object may be part of a Roman hair pin or brooch but …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-791387
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. The lower edge is complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along the lower edge. The outer surface is smooth, the inner rough and unpolished. The curvature is consistent with a 3 cm rim diameter and 20% of the rim is present. It measure 13.5 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.  The…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-79D230
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. Both long edges are complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along both long edges. Both upper and lower surfaces are smooth. The curvature is consistent with a 1 cm rim diameter and 50% of the rim is present. It measure 11.3 mm in length, 16.1 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22C0D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1650). The object is flat, and irregular in shape. It is probably the left hand corner of an object, possibly a buckle frame. It has an openwork centre, consisting of a circle and an teardrop shape, now joined but originally separated by a bar. The outer edges of each shape are bevelled. The right hand edge is incomplete and is the broken edge of a circle. The outer edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat. It measures 21.7 mm in length, 24.6 mm wide and 3.1…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A9E3B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is rectangular in shape, with a circular cross section. It has a circular terminal with a square central hole (internal diameter 6.3 mm by 5.8 mm), with a rectangular slot coming off one side. This end is hollow to a depth of 13.9 mm. The middle part is cylindrical, and then it curves down and flattens out. This terminal exhibits a patinated break. Lots of scars or V shaped removals are present all over the surface. It measures 35.4 mm in lengt…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A62F33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete uncertain copper alloy artefact, possibly a spoon handle, of uncertain dating,possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 25% of the possible spoon is present, consisting of part of the handle and potentially part of the 'dog-leg' junction between handle and spoon. The 'dog-leg' consists of two curved sections, with three points of potential contact to the bowl. The handle is rectangular and tapers to a blunt point. It measures 50.9 mm in length, 18.4 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The artefact is a dark grey colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-125056
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow, but currently infilled with soil. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in circle designs arranged on each side of the butt,…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05FAB2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Later Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian style) copper alloy sword pommel, dating from c. AD 900 - 1100. The pommel is broadly triangular in shape and is solid. The base curves upwards towards the outer edges. The pommel is divided into five lobes, increasing in size from the edges to the centre, each separated from its neighbour by a groove. On the upper edge of the central lobe is an oval shaped aperture, through the tang of the sword is still present. A corresponding rectangular slot is present on centre of the the lower edge, also containing the tang…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-738929
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Later Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian style) copper alloy sword pommel, dating from c. AD 900 - 1100. The pommel is broadly triangular in shape and is hollow. The base curves upwards towards the outer edges. The pommel is divided into seven lobes, increasing in size from the edges to the centre, each separated from its neighbour by a groove. On the upper edge of the central lobe is an oval shaped aperture (6.9 mm by 6.7 mm). No decoration appears to be present on either side. The pommel has a length of 27.0 mm, is 52.0 mm wide and 17.3&n…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C4CAE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate, possibly decorated by a leaf pattern. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above an incomplete forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D5320A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork cruciform mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is cruciform in shape, with four projecting arms. Each arm is the same and terminates in an rounded knop, with a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet placed through it. Beneath the terminal knop is an openwork triangular shape, with rounded sides, which continue into a central square openwork. It represents a two strand ropework design. The edges have been rounded. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 31.6 mm in length, …
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F3DDE6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable strap fitting or possible shoe cleat, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable strap fitting is rectangular in shape, with a rectangular slot in the centre. This measures 13.2 mm in length and 4.9 mm wide.The short edges curve round to form downward pointing points (both incomplete). Traces of iron corrosion products are present at either end of the rectangular slot. Rectangular recesses are present on both long edges. No decoration is visible on the upper surface. It measures 25.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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