Record ID: WMID-9D897C
Object type: AWL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable awl or piercing tool, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable awl has a circular sectioned shank, with a domed circular head (5.1 mm in diameter), which gradually tapers to a blunt point (1.6 mm in diameter). It measures 51.0 mm in length, and has a maximum diameter of 5.1 mm. It weighs 5.2 g. The probable awl is a mid to darkgreen 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 detail. …
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-180323
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy badge with a floral motif, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The badge is irregular in plan and cross section. The badge is openwork in design, with a central flower design. Two petals of which are present. Each petal has two layers - a top petal and a bottom petal and are convex (domed) in nature. The tips of the petal touch the outer circular rim. From the curvature of the outer rim, it would originally have an a diameter of 5 cm, with 25% of the rim surviving. The back shows the reverse of the design, with a central concavity…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-F16806
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but bent, silver bodkin or dress-pin, of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The bodking exhibits an acute 25 degree bend, located around the mid point of the bodkin, resulting in it being folded almost in half. The bodkin has a rectangular sectioned shaft, with bevelled (slightly facetted) edges on both sides. The shaft tapers to a blunt tip. The head of the bodkin has a rounded tip with a small bowl / ear scoop terminal. Below the ear scoop is a sub triangular panel, with a single vertical incised line and a single pierced hole (diameter: 2.0 mm). This decorati…
Created on: Tuesday 9th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-8AFDE0
Object type: BODKIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A complete but bent silver bodkin. The bodkin has been bent in two places. The first bend is at the top, halfway down the square eye and it has been bent approximately 180 degrees. The second bend is around the two thirds down the length and is at an angle of approximately 60 degrees. The bodkin was originally rectangular, flat, and tapers down to a blunt point. At the top of the bodkin, there is a circular ear scoop. Beneath this is an oval section. Below this an vertical square eye. A double horizontal groove is present on both sides beneath the eye. Engraved decoratio…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-4C8A2A
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sheet copper alloy hooked artefact, probably a book clasp of Post-Medieval or Modern date (AD 1700 - AD 1850). The artefact is cruciform in plan. Three of the arms have tri-lobed terminals with a single rivet hole in the centre of each, one is incomplete. The fourth arm is longer and parallel sided. This arm is bent rearwards through 180° to form a clip. The extreme end of the clip narrows and then points to the rear. It measures 37.3 mm in length, 30.7 mm wide and 7.3 mm thick. The metal is 0.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.0 g. The artefact is a mid green to brown …
Created on: Friday 7th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-54F756
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable book fitting of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Approximately 90% of the book fitting is present, with the eye section incomplete. The book fitting is sub rectangular in plan, with a semi circular recess on either side, creating a 'fish tail' type shape. The strap end splits into two at the strap attachment end, with a square plate on either side. Between these square plates, a piece of leather is present, the remnant of the original strap. Three circular sectioned copper alloy rivets secure the two plates together, with the le…
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-0B72EA
Object type: BRIDLE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable bridle boss or belt buckle of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable bridle boss is circular. It is domed. The front has been decorated with a series of concentric circles. The outer edge has a series of circular perforations positioned regularly around. They have an internal diameter of 3.4 mm. The edge has been decorated with a repeating pattern of triangular and semi circular projections. An incomplete rectangular attachment loop is present to one side. It has a diameter of 73.9 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. It we…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-945A6B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ix Post Medieval to Modern silver incomplete annular brooch, dating to 19th - 20th centuries. The brooch is circular in plan with a covex front face and flat reverse. The front face is decrated with an integrally cast repeating scroll and foliate design. The reverse face has the remains of an integrally cast catchplate and the base of the now missing pin mechanism. The brooch has a light silver to dark grey coloured patina. The brooch measures 14.66 mm in diameter, 5.12 mm in thickness and weighs 2.2 grams. The brooch was identified by Mafalda Raposo and deemed to be less than…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-6913DA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The brooch consists of a decorated plate. It is sub circular in shape. It has a central circular recess, originally holding a fitting for a gem or decorative glass. Surrounding the central circular area, are six more circular recesses, each would have originally held a gem or paste fitting. Each circular fitting has a central circular perforation, probably for a rivet or pin to secure the gem fitting. Between each circle is a engraved decorative feather, terminating in a triangular knop on th…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-012CF4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable buckle frame, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1350 to 1720). The frame is crescent like in plan, and with a sub circular cross section. The curvature and cross section are indicative that it was originally part of the frame of a double looped (spectacle buckle). The buckle frame is a dark mid green colour, with an even surface patina. The patina has been abraded in a couple of locations, probably due to time spent in the plough soil. The brooch measures 33.26m in length, 12.39mm wide and 4.49mm thick. It wei…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-037983
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete folded fragment of copper alloy sheet, possibly originally part of a buckle plate and is probably Medieval to Post Medieval (1300 AD to 1700 AD) in dating. The copper alloy fragment is sub rectangular in plan. It is plain and undecorated, consisting of a piece of folded sheet metal. It measures 15.75mm in length, 19.33mm wide and 4.00mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. It is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. Soil is still present within the fold of the metal. The fragment probably was originally part of a fol…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-AB9C7F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork asymmetrical double loop buckle, of Post Medieval dating (Late 16th to 17th century AD). Less than 50% of the buckle is present. It consists of an incomplete open circle. Attached to this are two vertical circles with two rectangular projections on either end. Secured to this, is a triangular openwork section, with a trefoil end. Traces of gilding are present on the front of the probable dress hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The buckle measures 21.5 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The buckle is a gr…
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3AEA2D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sub rectangular buckle, of Post medieval dating (c. AD 1690 to c. AD 1720). Only the buckle frame is present. The pin, chape and spindle are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The buckle is a sub rectangular shoe or knee buckle, with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. The frame has pointed ends with a serrated outer edge. Moulded grooves are present on the sides and end of the frame. The buckle measures 37.7 mm in length, 26.1 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.7 grams. The buckle is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface pa…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3BE6CB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1620 to AD 1650). The buckle frame is double looped, and trapezoidal in shape. Lobed protrusions are present on either side of the strap bar, with a v shaped groove in the middle. The outside loops are pointed. It measures 37.3 mm in length, 22.6 mm wide and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The buckle frame is mid green to mid 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…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3CB758
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop rectangular buckle frame, with locking arm, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). The buckle frame is rectangular in plan, with a double loop. The sides of the frame are pierced for a separate spindle. The front is notched with a transverse groove. The pin has been made from copper alloy, and has a cylindrial fitting located around the spindle. The pin is triangular in shape. The locking arm is incomplete, with a circular cross section. It measures 34.0 mm in length, 33.8 mm wide and 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 9.4 g. The buckle is a dark…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3CE6BB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle, chape and pin, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes and a moulded pin rest is present on both of the outer loops. The pin rest moulding consists of engraved opposing oblique lines, imitating either a scallop shell or a leaf. The pin is triangular in shape, with a transverse moulded ridge at its base and a blunt point. An anchor chape is still p…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3D014B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle, chape and pin, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes and a moulded pin rest is present on both of the outer loops. Annulet decoration is present on the outer loops. The pin rest moulding consists of engraved opposing oblique lines, imitating either a scallop shell or a leaf. The pin is triangular in shape, with a transverse moulded ridge at its…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-66A123
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped asymmetrical buckle frame, of Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1575 - c. AD 1700). Only the frame is present, the pin and buckle plate are missing. The buckle is asymmetrical in shape. The remnants of six lobed knops (quite worn) are present on the ouside edge of the rectangular loop. Two lobed semi circular knops are present at symmetrical points on the outer edge of the sub circular loop. A lobed rectangular knop is present at either end of the strap bar. The strap bar is incomplete. The upper edges of the buckle frame are bevelled. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-66C43F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped buckle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to c. AD 1720). The buckle is sub-rectangular in form and has rounded outer edges with central external convex protrusions. There are slight spurs or knops projecting out from the sides of the frame just before each outer edge. The buckle is bevelled externally on the upper surface and is flat on the lower. The external loops are expanded and pointed. It measures 33.4 mm in length, 30.8 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g. The buckle is a mid brown to green colour, with an uneven surface pati…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-66E0F8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame, of late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to AD 1600). The buckle frame consists of a double looped oval buckle frame, with bevelled edges to the frame. The pin and strap plate are not present. The edges of the buckle frame are raised higher than the central bar. Triangular knops are present at either end of the strap bar. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The buckle frame measures 20.3 mm in length, 16.2 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 grams. The buckle is a mid dark green, with an even surface patina. Double …
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.