Record ID: WMID-058512
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The lead flask is rounded with a tall sub-rectangular flaring neck and retains the stubs of an attachment loop on left and right hand sides. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. Both faces have cast raised line decoration, oen side has a crown above a cross hatched heart. The other side is unclear. The mouth of the ampulla has been flattened. The base of the ampulla has been ripped open slightly. The objec…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-C801FB
Object type: ANIMAL REMAINS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of mixed animal bones and teeth of probable Post Medieval date, based on their size and condition. They have been identified as: fragments of cattle and possible horse skull, probable cattle and sheep/goat teeth, a sub-adult cattle ulna a sheep/goat humerus a sub-adult horse intermediate phalange a probable cattle-sized ulna or scapula a probable cattle-sized pelvis horse teeth and jaw fragments a sheep/goat tibia. They wer found deeply buried along with Medieval pottery. They probably represent a midden.
Created on: Tuesday 26th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 26th August 2014
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Record ID: WMID-686093
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible apothecary weight of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1800. The weight is sub square and rectangular in cross section. Edges are bevelled. Obverse and reverse are flat, but no decorational details are visible.  The weight measures 16.0 mm in length and is 15.9 mm wide. It has a thickness of 3.8 mm and weighs 5.4 g (0.19 oz). The weight is green in colour with an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the or…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F6F781
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy support for an iron peg, of probable Post medieval dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). It is irregular in plan and section, consisting of a hollow conical shaped item. The front does demonstrate a recessed rectangular area, similar to that of a finger nail. It measures 33.66mm in height, 29.98mm wide and 19.32mm thick. It weighs 54.8 grams. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. This find is probably that of a lead well, cast into a depression in a rock or similar structure to hold an iron peg or pole in place. Being hollow…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2011
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Record ID: WMID-6C5795
Object type: ARM GUARD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete polished worked stone, possible unfinished arm guard or bracer, of possible Neolithic dating (c. 4000 BC to c. 2350 BC). The possible arm guard is sub rectangular in shape, with tapered sides and a plano-convex section (one side flat, the other domed). The domed side bears traces of being bevelled, to create the domed shape. Both surfaces have been highly polished. It measures 77.8 mm in length, 28.2 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 25.6 g. The possible arm guard is mid grey colour, and has been made from a very fine grained schist or siltstone. Identifica…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-0D6EF8
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron tanged arrowhead of Medieval dating (12th to 13th Centuries AD). The arrowhead has a triangular blade, with a lentoid cross section. The tang is circular sectioned and incomplete. The arrowhead is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. There is minimal surface corrosion product (rust) present. The arrowhead measures 42.14mm in length, 11.25mm wide and 7.79mm thick. It weighs 5.3 grams. Tanged arrowheads are earlier in date than sock…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BEADA1
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, possible arrowhead, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The top of the arrowhead consists of a circular sectioned conical point. The top has been blunted. A circular collar is present between the top and the tang. The tang is square sectioned and tapers to an incomplete point. The arrowhead measures 42.45 mm in length, 7.20 mm wide and 3.85 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g. The arrowhead is a dark brown colour, with an even patina. This artefact has been provisionally identified as an arrowhead, however it does not fit the standard types of…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-EF1556
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy arrowhead, of uncertain dating but probably Roman to Medieval onwards (AD 43 to AD 1650). The arrowhead is triangular in shape, with a lentoid cross sections. A solid circular sectioned tang extends through the middle of the arrowhead, with triangular blades to either side. The tang is incomplete. It measures 23.3 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 2.4 g. The arrowhead is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Due to a varnish or other similar coating applied to the arrowhead by the finder, no XRF analysis of the metal…
Created on: Thursday 27th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stafford District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9B299B
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint probable arrowhead of Neolithic-Bronze Age dating (AD 3450-1200 BC). The artefact broadly resembles a Leaf-shaped arrowhead. It is lentoid in plan and bi-convex in section. Both the dorsal and ventral surfaces have covering scaled flaking and all edges, with the exception of the proximal, have fine low angled retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted, forming a notched aspect at its base. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is grey in colour. Length: 23.1 mm Width: 20.1 mm Thickness: 4.0 mm W…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EB5661
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint probable arrowhead of Neolithic-Bronze Age dating (AD 3450-1200 BC). The artefact broadly resembles a Leaf-shaped arrowhead. It is lentoid in plan and bi-convex in section. Both the dorsal and ventral surfaces have covering scaled flaking and all edges, with the exception of the proximal, have fine low angled retouch. The proximal edge has been abruptly blunted, forming a notched aspect at its base. The lithic retains no cortex and is therefore a tertiary flake.The flint is grey in colour. Length: 26.2 mm Width: 22.8 mm Thickness…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BA89E6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable Awl, possibly of Bronze Age dating but could easily be later in dating (2150 BC to c. AD 1500). The awl consists of a sub square sectioned artefact that gradually tapers from a wide centre, to a sharp point at both ends. No obvious tang is present. Faint grooves are present down each of the thicker sides. It measures 51.35 mm in length, has a maximum width of 3.49 mm and has a maximum thickness of 3.24 mm. It weighs 2.4 g. The probable awl is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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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: WMID-C5771D
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Awl or possible arrowhead of probable Bronze Age date (900 BC to 600 BC). The probable awl has a conical terminal, with a thin rectangular tang. The concial terminal has a sharp point and a circular cross section. It measures 42.3 mm long and has a maximum thickness of 8.6 mm. The tang is 35.6 mm long and has a maximum thickness of 2.7 mm. All together, the probable Awl measures 77.1 mm in length, with a maximum diameter of 8.6 mm. It weighs 13.3 g. The probable Awl is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrason, caused by movement…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-5E7296
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Awl, possibly of Bronze Age dating but could easily be later in dating (2150 BC to c. AD 1500). The awl consists of a sub square sectioned artefact that gradually tapers from a wide centre, to a sharp point at both ends. No obvious tang is present. Faint grooves are present down each of the thicker sides. It measures 65.4 mm in length, witha diameter of 4.0 mm. It weighs 3.2 g. The probable awl is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B6FD25
Object type: AXE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, hand made, iron axe head, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). It has a curved and flaring blade that has a triangular longitudinal section. The axe expands to the pole / shaft end, which curves downwards, is flat and rectangular in form. The eye through which the axe would have originally have been hafted is oval with an integral projecting lug at the blade end on the upper surface. Part of the cutting blade is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. It measures 193 mm in length, 45.1 mm wide at the pole / shaft end, 37.3 mm tall at the pole / shaft end, 66.7 m…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4AFC87
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron axe or axehead, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1500). The axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with an irregular shaped expanded blade that has a pronounced downward projection. The socket is sub circular in shape measuring 37.8 mm length x 27.3mm width. The butt of the axe is rectangular. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section; forming a wide even cutting edge. The axehead measures 160 mm in length, 34.3 mm wide at the butt, 9.3 mm wide at the blade and 122.0 mm thick. The axehead is a mid orange brown colour and has not been treate…
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-3415A5
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy axehead, of Mid to Late Bronze Age dating (1600 BC to 800 BC). Less than 25% of the axehead is present, consisting of the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and triangular in cross section. The socket is rectangular in shape. Casting ridges are present along one of the sides. The blade edge is rounded and expands out at the sides. The blade edge is damaged. The axehead fragment measures 23.5 mm in length, 34.8 mm wide (at the blade), 31.2 mm wide (at the body), 10.5 mm thick (at the body), 3.6 mm thick …
Created on: Monday 6th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-05A9D2
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron axehead of uncertain dating, possibly Medieval to Post medieval (c. AD 1000 - 1800). The axehead is broadly triangular in form with a curved cutting edge. The socket is broadly rectangular in form with rounded upper and lower projections. The perforation in the socket is triangular. The axehead has a straight flat butt end. The main body of the blade has a more tapered downward projection as opposed to the upper edge that is more angular as it tapers to the cutting blade. The object measures 109.9 mm in length, 62.7 mm in width across the blad…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WAW-6D9FD9
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object, probably part of an axehead of Bronze Age date (c. 2500-800 BC). The fragment is likely of the blade end of the axehead with a transverse break across the body. The surviving section of the blade is crescent shaped and the object is triangular in profile, narrowing evenly from 4.89mm thick at the break to 0.96mm thick just before the edge of the blade. The cross section is more akin to a pointed oval. The object has a light green patina. Due to very little of the axe surviving, it is difficult to accurately identify the type of Bronz…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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