Record ID: WMID-1108A2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, probable awl, of unknown dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). Both ends of the awl are complete, and taper to a sharp point. One half of the artefact is conical in shape, whereas the other half is square sectioned. The square sectioned end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The square sectioned end forms the tang and would have been for insertion into a wooden handle. It measures 52.27 mm in length, 6.16 mm wide and 11.33 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g, The awl is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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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
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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
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Record ID: WMID-15F797
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete handmade discoidal green glass bead, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The bead is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has a small central circular perforation, internal diameter is 1.1 mm wide. Soil is still present within the central perforation. The edge is slightly rounded. It has a diameter of 8.38 mm and is 3.01 mm thick. It weighs 0.4 g. The bead is mid green colour. Discoidal beads were common during the Roman period, but they remained in use during later periods, so it is possible that this bead is of Post Roman dating as opposed …
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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Record ID: WAW-0585D1
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck flint blade of Early Mesolithic dating (8300 to 6500 BC). The blade is sub triangular in plan. The dorsal (upper) surface exhibits three main flake scars down the length of the blade. A small area of cortex is still present at the base of the blade. There is some deliberate retouch down the the right hand side, with some secondary pressure flaking down the left side. The ventral (lower) surface displays conchoidal rippling down the length of the blade, radiating down from the striking platform at the top. The blade is a mid to dark colour, with little surface pati…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-05B234
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy blade, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 CAL BC to 1150 CAL BC - Needham's Period 5). The blade fragment is sub trapezoidal in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The blade tapers towards either edge. The edges to the top and bottom are old, pre depostional breaks. No evidence of rivet holes are present at the top of the blade fragment. No decoration is present on either the front or back of the blade. It measures 54.6 mm in length, has a maximum width of 19.4 mm and a minimum of 9.2 mm. It is 3.7 mm thick in the centre of the blade and 2.7 mm thick al…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-9AF466
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / knapped blade, formed from a tertiary debitage flake, of probable Neolithic dating (c. 4,000 BC to c. 2, 350 BC). The probable blade has a sub trapezoidal cross section, and is sub rectangular in shape. Retouch is present along the long edges and the short side (short, subparallel, abrupt). The probable blade has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage, probably the remains of a core for making blades. The flake has been made from a dark grey flint, with little surface patination. Length: 29.2 mm Width: 22.1 mm Thickness: 5.2&n…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Record ID: WMID-3DC2A5
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy book fitting, of Medieval dating (AD 1350 to AD 1450). Around 25% of the book fitting is present. It consists of a triangular knop, a rounded area, with two rectangular knops extending from the top (the remains of a hinge). A circular-sectioned copper alloy peg is present in the centre. The reverse is uneven. The book fitting measures 14.7 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The book fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a los…
Created on: Monday 14th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
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Record ID: WMID-D53DC3
Object type: BORER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete worked flint borer, of Late Neolithic dating (2700 BC to c. 2350 BC). The borer is sub triangular in plan, with a semi circular cross section. It has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage as none of the original cortex is present. Both the dorsal and ventral surfaces display conchoidal ripples. The base of the borer has been deliberately broken at a diagonal. Retouch is present around the apex of the borer and can be classified as Short, Parallel, Semi-abrupt. It measures 48.5 mm in length, a maximum width of 21.4 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 4.3 g. The flin…
Created on: Thursday 2nd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-38D662
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor or harness link, of Late Early Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1100). Probably 25% of the strap distributor is present, consisting of one of probably four arms remaining. The rest were probably lost in antiquity. The remaining arm has a lozenge shaped terminal, with a central oval shaped perforation (13.3 mm by 9.4 mm). The terminal has knops on three outer points. A rectangular extends towards a central circular perforation, now incomplete. It measures 49.5 mm in length, 22.2 mm wide and 5.2 mm thick. It weighs 8.8 g. The strap …
Created on: Thursday 7th August 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2017
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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
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Record ID: WAW-6AA696
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) of Roman date (43-150AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. Three longituditional ridges are present. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project fro…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: WAW-FFF780
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enamelled plate / disc brooch of 2nd Century dating (c.100 - c. 200 AD) Approximately 90% of the brooch is present, consisting of the front plate, spring and catch plate. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The brooch consists of a circular disc, with enamel decoration on the front, with a sprung pin attached on the back. The enamelled decoration consists of a raised outer rim, a raised inner central circle and six (6) raised pellets. The pellets are located between the inner and outer rims, regularly spaced out in a …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-1960E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch, dating from 75 to 175 AD. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the top of the bow, the head loop and the attachment loop for the spring. The foot, catch plate, spring and pin are all missing. A circular head loop (internal diameter 3.65mm) is present at the top of the bow, with an angular bow descending from a plate below it. The head of the brooch is complete, semi circular in plan, and tapers into the bow. The bow is D-shaped in cross section. At the shoulder (midway) point of the bow, there are t…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-1A4DA5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Lion Bow derivative brooch of 1st Century AD dating. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the spring cover, spring and the bow. The spring cover takes the form of a horizontally aligned cylinder, with a longitudinal join on the top of the cover. The ends are damaged. The spring sits within this cylinder, with the top of the pin present in a vertical slit at the back of the brooch. The integral bow has a thin upper portion with parallel sides. Beneath this is a raised moulding consisting of a central ball, with a sub oval petal…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-82C6D5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy disc / plate brooch, probably of Anglo-Saxon date (7th to 9th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, and consists of a small rim section of a plate style brooch. Part of the spring is present on the back of the fragment. The brooch fragment is irregular in plan and section. From the small section, it is possible to estimate the original rim diameter as 4 cm, with 17% present. It consists of a border, with a faint two strand guilloche (interlaced ropework) design. Each strand is double ply (split into two). The border area app…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-116B22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled cast copper alloy trumpet brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the enamelled head and spring lug. The rest of the brooch (bow, foot, spring and pin) are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The back of the head is concave and has a vertical integrally cast attachment lug, with a circular perforation (internal diameter 4.35 mm). This attachment lug would have originally held the spring. The brooch head has been decor…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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