Record ID: WMID-063646
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver, probable huntsman's whistle, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to early 17th Century AD). Approximately 25% of the whistle is present, consisting of part of the central tubular section (now pressed flat) and the suspension loop. The central section has been made from a piece of silver sheet, with impressed decoration. The section has been soldered lengthways, with the suspension loop added afterwards and soldered in place. The decoration consists of an interlocked cable design with pellets in between. It measures 17.05 mm in length, 14.28 mm wide and 3.68 m…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droitwich Spa', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-A7F058
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four (4) complete cast spherical lead alloy probable weights or possible shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. has a diameter of 18.67mm and weighs 26.7 grams. (TGid: 5) 2. has a diameter of 22.05mm and weighs 55.9 grams. (TGid: 3) 3. has a diameter of 22.8mm and weighs 60.6 grams. (TGid: 20) 4. has a diameter of 25.28mm and weighs 74 grams. (TGid: 11) All four exhibit a vertical perforation, from top to bottom, suggesting that their primary function was initially as a weight, but as they were found in proximity to several other probable lead shot, then a secondar…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Saturday 10th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-D98D4E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (AD 1702 to AD 1714). Two stamps are present on the obverse, consisting of a sword of St Paul and a Crowned A. The Sword of St Paul indicates that it was made in London. The Crowned A indicates that it was made during the reign of Anne (AD 1702 to AD 1714). The reverse is flat, with filemarks present. Some iron corrosion products are present on the surface. It has a diameter of 19.2 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 g (0.23 oz).
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 8th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-699CF7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 5.9 mm. It measures 17.7 mm in length and has a diameter of 17.1 mm. It weighs 25.7 g (0.91 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar weigh…
Created on: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Last updated: Sunday 2nd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7CF424
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 toAD 1800). The weight is cylindrical in plan, and sub circular in cross section. The top is rounded. The base flat, with a small rib around the edge. There is a central circular perforation that transverses the length of the weight, currently infilled with soil. The perforation has a maximum internal diameter of 3.9 mm. The weight measures 24.8 mm long and a diameter of 13.8 mm. It weighs 27.1 g (0.96 oz). The weight has a mid-cream coloured patina. The surface has been abr…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7D3940
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval dating, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a rounded top, with a circular hole in the top. This has an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. The weight is undecorated. The weight measures 15.4 mm in height, 23.5 mm in diameter and weighs 29.4 g (1.04 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7D6927
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 3.9 mm. It measures 16.7 mm in length and has a diameter of 14.0 mm. It weighs 20.5 g (0.72 oz). It is a mid to light grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar weights have been reco…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-3EB004
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 5.1 mm. It measures 17.1 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.7 mm. It weighs 31.3 g (1.11 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Several similar weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-507D2A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / hexagonal / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a circular base, with a central circular depression. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming six distinct sides. The sides gradually taper towards the top. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the weight. It measures 22.9 mm in height, 17.8 mm wide and 19.7 mm thick. It weighs 34.1 g or 1.20 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within …
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-05E4F8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central square perforation or suspension hole runs the length of the weight. It measures 3.4 mm by 4.3 mm internally. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 41.3 mm. The base diameter is 35.4 mm and the top diameter is 19.9 mm. It weighs 294.2 g (10.38 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Various …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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