Record ID: WMID-37C7D8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A bodysherd of a handmade ceramic vessel. The sherd is 11.8 mm thick and weighs 8.1 g. It is 25.8 mm long and 27.5 mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, with a sparse fossil shell and grog and occassional quartz inclusions fabric, probably Middle to Late Iron Age (500 BC to 100 AD) in dating. The basesherd probably comes from a large storage jar type vessel. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Sparse fossil shell and grog, occasional quartz inclusions Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 11.8 mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, unoxidised inter…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-83D02F
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Late Iron Age to Early Roman. bodysherd, probably from a jar. Local type. Sparse fossil shell, occasional metamorphic rock, occasional quartz. Black. Fabric: Black. Banded. Black core. dark grey interior and exterior. Hard. Inclusions: Sparse fossil shell (2-3 mm), occasional metamorphic rock (1-2 mm), occasional quartz (
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-62A518
Object type: TORC
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy thistle headed torc of Iron Age dating (2nd Century BC to 1st Century AD). One terminal and part of the neck ring are present. The terminal is of the thistle head style, with a flat top. The terminal extends from the neck ring, first with a narrow collar (8.2 mm diameter), and then a wider swollen collar (4.6 mm long, 9.4 mm diameter), then a circular groove (8.9 mm diameter), before expanding outwards into a flat thistle head. This part of the terminal is 12.3 mm long. A possible maker's mark of a punched ring and dot is present but is covered with some …
Created on: Monday 9th September 2019
Last updated: Saturday 12th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shenstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-ED202A
Object type: TANKARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete probable tankard handle or vessel fitting, of probable Late Iron Age dating (c. 500 BC to 100 AD). The probable fitting is semi-circular in shape, with the flat edge at the top. The reverse of the fitting is undecorated and smooth. The front of the fitting has a symmetrical design. To either side of the central ridge, are an inward facing curve. These curves join together at the top to form a pelta type shape. Edges are incomplete but patinated. It measures 25.1 mm in length, 25.4 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. It weighs 11.1 g. The mount is a mid brown colour,…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-78229D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap union of Late Iron Age dating (50 BC to AD 80). The strap union has a flat reverse. The front has rounded edges. In the centre are two large circles, with circular holes in the centre. Each large circle has a diameter of 16.3 mm. The centre hole has a diameter of 6.3 mm. The outer edge on one is complete, the other is damaged. Originally an adjoining closed circular projection would have been present top and bottom. Two of these survive mostly intact. A third is partially present and the fourth is missing. There is a patinated break where it was att…
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-43D954
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Complete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axe of Sompting type and of Early Iron Age dating (c. 800-600 BC) The axehead is complete (with an overall length of 123.3 mm and a weight of 386.4 g). The mouth is sub-rectangular (45.0 mm long and 41.9 mm wide). The socket is rectangular (29.2 mm wide, 28.0 mm long and 95.8 mm deep).  The mouth moulding has a well-defined rectangular step (9.7 mm long) with a prominent step to the face. The oval sectioned loop springs from the moulding (13.4 mm wide, 4.9 mm thick and 26.6 mm long). The sides are straight before widening to a m…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8738DC
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable scabbard fragment of probable Iron Age dating (200 BC to AD 100). The scabbard fragment is oval. The edges are incomplete. The reverse is flat. The front has a pair of raised lips, 55.9mm in length, 13.1 mm wide and 4.0 mm high, in a pointed oval shape. The surface An oval perforation (hole) is present in the centre in the fragment. The hole measures 25.2 mm in length, and 5.9 mm wide. The hole does not extend to the full width of the raised lips.No decoration is present on either the front or back. It measures 27.1 mm in length, 66.3 mm wide and 7.7…
Created on: Tuesday 16th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-913385
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy ring, possibly a finger ring or possibly harness fitting, of probable Iron Age to Roman dating (200 BC to AD 300). The ring is cast in one piece and is relatively large and heavy. The ring is relatively uniform in diameter and broadly D shaped in cross section. It is decorated with a single circumferential recessed band which divides the ring unevenly. There seems to be no other surface decoration present. The ring has an external diameter of 31.77 mm and an internal diameter of 19.42 mm. It is 10.95 mm wide and is 4.83 mm thick. It weighs 21.1 g. …
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-791C77
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Cruciform headed pin of Middle Iron Age dating (350 BC to 150 BC). The pin head is comprised of four ovate mouldings positioned at the cardinal points round a fifth similar central lobe. The five knops are all taller than they are wide. The knops may have originally held a coral inlay. A waisted shaft descends from the underside of the lobed head. At its base is a bead moulding flanked by a collar above and below. The shaft continues below the moulding and bends sharply twice at right angles. A strut joins the lower shaft to the side of the bead moulding …
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Saturday 12th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B46F46
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete zoomorphic mount of probable Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to 200 AD). The mount is sub triangular in shape and plan. It consists of a sitting bird or chicken. The beak is downturned. The eyes are marked by a circular punch. A C shaped circular punch is positioned just behind the eye. A ridge is present along the top of the head, indicating a crest. Below the neck, on either side, wings have been detailed by a curved line above and below, with straight lines inbetween. The tail is incomplete but a horizontal line is visible. Two pieces of iron are pres…
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-FD08D9
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
From the Treasure Report, Dr Julia Farley, British Museum: The hoard consists of three complete neck torcs and one bracelet. Torc 4 was initially found incomplete but the second half was found at a latter date and has been included below. 1. Complete gold torc with thistle-shaped terminals A gold torc with solid circular-section neck ring, expanding towards the terminals. The terminals are made in one piece with the neck ring, and are thistle-shaped. Each consists of a small 'bead', narrowing to a thinner waist, then flaring out to a wider trumpet-shaped terminal. There are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leekfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4E07EE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A incomplete enamelled harness fitting of probable late Iron Age dating (100 BC to 100 AD). The harness fitting is an irregular shape, almost comma shaped, with a rounded head and a squared tail. The upper surface is flat, with five panels of enamel decoration. The rounded head has three enamel panels, each a lentoid or pointed oval shape, creating a triskele shape between them. The remaining two panels of enamel are sub triangular in shape, continuing down the length of the 'comma' tail'. The edges are bevelled.  The reverse of the tail has a curved recess …
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-261103
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy probable harness fitting or ring, of Late Iron Age or Early Roman dating (300 BC to 100 AD). The probable ring is a crescentic shape in plan which tapers in width and depth towards the broken and abraded terminals. These breaks, if that is what they are, do not appear to be recent. The ring is oval in section and is at its thickest at the apex. The ring measures 20.2 mm from the apex to the terminals, 23.0 mm wide, 7.7 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g. The ring is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. The ring is probably a harness fitting which dates …
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-436A3D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy terret ring or harness fitting of the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period, dating from c. BC 150 - c. AD 100. The ring is circular in plan and broadly circular in section. It is convex on the outside edge and flattened slightly on the inner edge. The ring is heavily abraded all over the surface, but abrasion is less on the inner edge. There is no further decoration on the surface of the object. The object has an external diameter of 23.3 mm and an inner diameter of 11.3 mm. It has a thickness of 6.9 mm and the band is 5.5 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A0A30C
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy openwork decorated fob / dangler of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to 100 AD). Approximately 25% of the fob is present, consisting of the suspension loop and part of two arms. The frame and the rest of the four arms are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The cross consists of two arms (originally four), with a central circular boss. Neither arm is straight but is more 'zig zag' in shape. No decoration is visible on either arm. The suspension loop or handle has a circular cross section, and a circular loop at the to…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-878B43
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy pestle from a Cosmetic Set, of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to AD 200). The pestle is end looped, with the loop having an internal diameter of 7.85 mm. The pestle is circular section, curved and gradually tapers to the tip. It measures 69.49 mm in length, 6.20 mm wide and 15.02 mm thick. It weighs 15.6 g. The pestle is a dark brown colour. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Cosmetic pestles are part of a cosmetic set, comprising a curved mortar and p…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-092343
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
All of the coins are Iron Age coins, specifically of the 'North Eastern' regional series that is often ascribed to the Corieltavi tribe. The coins comprise three basic types; the so-called "South Ferriby", "Domino" and "Kite" type staters. All were produced between about 40 BC and AD 20/30, at location(s) within the modern counties of Lincolnshire/North Lincolnshire. 1."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 4.57g; diameter: 21.0mm) 2."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.18g; diameter: 19.0mm) 3."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.21g; diameter: 18.2mm) 4."South…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-EE4628
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A small coin hoard comprised of two gold staters and four silver units. All six coins are from the North-eastern British Iron Age coinage region traditionally associated with the tribe known as the Corieltavi. The gold staters are uninscribed and the silver units are inscribed units of VEP[O]. The 2 gold staters are both of 'Kite' type (ABC 1761; BMC 3181), c. 50 BC to AD 10 and the 4 silver units are inscribed VEP (ABC 1866; BMC 3277ff). c. AD 10-45. Coin No. Material Denomination Tribe …
Created on: Saturday 8th August 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-B7DF24
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
complete struck / hammered gold stater of the North-Eastern Gold Inscribed 'VOLISIOS DVMNOCOVEROS' type, of Late Iron Age dating (60 BC to 50 BC). The obverse depicts the letters 'VO', 'LI', 'SI' & 'OS' between 3 plain lines, crossed by a leaf, in opposite corners a pellet ring and a wheel. The reverse depicts a horse facing left, with the letters 'DVM' above, the letters 'ODON' below, a pellet triangle beneath the head and OS above the head. Hobbs (1996), nos 3330-3331. Diameter: 19.05 mm Thickness: 2.45 mm Weight: 5.4 g. Reference: Hobbs, R. 1996. British Iron Age Coins in …
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2C4131
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered gold stater of the Dubonnic tribe, Western EISV, dating to the period between 50 BC and 50 AD. The obverse depicts a leaf with 5 fronds and pellet ends. The reverse has a horse right with pellet triangle and EISV above, pellet below neck, below body of horse wheel, tail formed with three strands. Cf. Hobbs 3042. Diameter: 17.90 mm Thickness: 3.25 mm Weight: 5.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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