Record ID: WMID-824519
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefacts consists of a hollow copper alloy cylindrical tube, open at one end, measuring 11.1 mm in diameter and 38.3 mm in length. The tube has an internal diameter of 6.7 mm and 11.5 mm deep. Filemarks are present on the open end. A small circular perforation is present on one side, positioned about a third of the length down from the open end. It has an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. A circular sectioned arm is present, on one side, with a worn diagonal…
Created on: Thursday 3rd September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6B7EA8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly either Early Medieval or Post Medieval in dating. The artefact is sub rectangular in shape and flat. Decoration is only present on the front of the artefact, the reverse is undecorated. The decoration is openwork, consisting of two strand interlocked in a knot style design. Both ends are incomplete. One side consists of a rectangular bar which could have been part of the attachment. The other end would have continued with the openwork decoration. It measures 25.8 mm in length, 10.7 mm wi…
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd January 2015
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Record ID: WMID-FD9E97
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The object would has a flat frame creating a sub-rectangular aperture approximately 13.98 mm x 64.33 mm. The frame is hexagonal in cross section. The front and reverse of the frame is flat. Both sides of the frame are bevelled, resulting in a hexagonal. There is a knop attached to one of the short sides of the frame. In plan view the knop has four equal length edges forming an obtuse point at the centre of the outer edge of the frame. The opposing end of the object has …
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1735D9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, uncertain artefact (possibly a biconical sword pommel or a steelyard weight) of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The possible sword pommel consists of a biconical lead or lead alloy weight, with a rectangular perforation at one end and an small circular perforation at the other. Both perforations are located centrally, and contain either a compacted soil or possible iron rod. It measures 24.8 mm in length, with a maximum diameter of 31.0 mm. It weighs 115.9 g (4.09 oz). The possible sword pommel is an off white colour, with an …
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2C8560
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sheet copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating. The object has been made from a piece of sub rectangular sheet copper alloy metal. One of the long edges has been folded over, possibly to enclose leather or a strap. The space between is 2.8 mm wide. The other long edge has nine circular holes, irregularly spaced, spread along the its length. The holes have an internal diameter of 1.6 mm. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 50.6 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. The sheet copper alloy is 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 9.0 g. The objec…
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2C2538
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered or tinned copper alloy scalled shaped artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The artefact has an incomplete suspension loop or hinge fitting, with a rectangular slot. The front has been decorated with a scallop like design. The recesses still retain traces of silvering or tinning. The reverse is predominately flat, with a slight concavity. No attachments marks or scars are present. It measures 21.0 mm in length, 14.2 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The artefact is a mid green …
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2D0403
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating. (AD 43 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a triangular piece of copper alloy metal, with a lozenge shaped cross section. It measures 28.9 mm in length, 7.9 mm wide and 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. The artefact is mid to dark green, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface surface. No definite parallel has been found for this artefact at the time of recording. It bears similarity to that of an arro…
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2D8AAA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Bronze Age (2350 BC to 801 BC). The artefact is irregular in shape, and cross section. All edges are incomplete. The surface has been removed from one side. A central ridge is still present on the surviving surface. It measures 22.5 mm in length, 25.2 mm wide and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 7.4 g. The artefact is mid green to brown in colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. No defin…
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2DC31F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is sub triangular in shape, with an oval cross section. None of the original edges survive. One surface is complete, the other is incomplete. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 15.2 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.8 g. It is of a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface detail. No definite parallel to this artefact has been found at the time of recording. It b…
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6643D9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1800). The artefact is irregular in shape, it has a lower fleur de lys or lis terminal, which extends into a large crescent shaped plate. One side of the crescent plate has been folded over to the centre point. Both sides of the crescent exhibit raised decoration, although it is hard to identify the patterns. Both sides seem to be curvillinear in style, with regular pellets present. One side of the lis terminal has a raised collar (now folded over) and the …
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-894E2B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The artefact consists of a triangular plate, edges incomplete. It measures 14.8 mm in width, and 15.0 mm in length. A incomplete circular sectioned handle extends from the top edge. This handle measures 13.3 mm. Red enamel is present on the front, possibly in a ring and dot design. The back is smooth and undecorated. In total, it measures 23.8 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The artefact is a dark green colour, with an even…
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-89EAAB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Roman onwards dating (AD 43 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a oval shaped domed centre. The reverse is concave. Horizontal ridges are present. The upper and lower edges are incomplete, there are remains of rectangular bars extending from each corner. Old breaks are present on the edges. It measures 13.1 mm in length, 16.9 mm wide and 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The artefact is dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Find has been treated with olive oil. No direct p…
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-1BEAAD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with a spherical terminal at one and a cuboid terminal on the other. In between, the shaft has a circular cross section, with a flattened reverse. The cuboid terminal is concave on the lower face. No decoration is visible on any surface. It measures 35.7 mm in length. The cuboid terminal is 9.6 mm wide and 6.4 mm thick. The spherical terminal has a diameter of 7.3 mm. The artefact is 7.3 mm thick. It…
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4526DC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fragment from an uncertain artefact of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The fragment is triangular in shape, with two original edges and an incomplete partially patinated break as the long diagonal edge. The original edges are rounded with a slight ridge. Traces of patterns or raised decoration are visible on either front or back face but it is hard to determine the exact design. It measures 21.1 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The fragment is a dark green colour, with an mostly even surface pa…
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-3FA566
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly incomplete and miscast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end, probably of Medieval dating (11th to 12th Centuries AD). The artefact is irregular in shape. It consists of a triangular body, with a circular sectioned knop. The front has a smooth, almost molten look to it. The reverse of the artefact exhibits the possible remains of a circular sectioned rivet. The possible strap end measures 24.5 mm in length, 10.3 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The shape of the artefact is similar t…
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7C2485
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with triangular sides. Both ends are incomplete, with old predepositional breaks. One end is rectangular, the other is sub rectangular with concave faces. In describing the artefact, it can be dividing into two. The top half has concave faces front and back, with a prominent raised stop ridge on the reverse face. The lower half has flat sides which curve upwards to meet the stop ridge on the reverse. The front side is flat with a minimal stop ridge. The sides are flat. …
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BB5CB5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable handle of uncertain vessel, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable handle has been moulded like a fish, with tail and body present. The head is missing. The body section is hollow, with semi circular fish scales on the outside. The body then curves downwards towards the tail. The tail has been split into two, with the ends curling back round onto each other. One side is incomplete. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 19.8 mm wide and 10.8 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The probable handle is a dark grey colour, with an e…
Created on: Monday 25th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 25th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1E0966
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fitting of uncertain form, function and dating. The object is semi circular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. File marks are present on the exterior curved surface. The remnants of a vertical perforation are present at either end. A horizontal casting flash is present on the interior curved surface. It measures 63.09mm in length, 14.73mm wide and 10.46mm thick. It weighs 48.6 grams. No direct parallel has yet been found for this artefact. Suggestions have included part of a circular fixed seating for something else (ie bottom bit, thi…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th October 2012
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Record ID: WMID-4D18F1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating. It consists of a curved rod, one end starts off with a square cross section, which turns into a circular one towards the narrow end. Both ends are incomplete. The remains of a conical fitting is present at the wider end. It measures 76.57 mm in length, has a maximum width of 7.83 mm and has a maximum thickness of 7.08 mm. It weighs 13.1 grams. The artefact is a light to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of s…
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-62CC8F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy circular disc, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Post Medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact is flat and circular in shape. Three small perforations or holes are present, all sub circular and varying in size from 2.4 mm to 3.4 mm. A series of impressed marks are present around the outside of the disc. These could read I, II, III, IV and V when reflected in a mirror. They are not evenly spaced. The reverse is undecorated. The artefact has a diameter of 46.2 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g. The artefact is a mi…
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2015
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