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-B6FC36
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable balance arm from a steelyard, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The balance arm has a plain spherical terminal (diameter 6.3 mm)at one end, and an incomplete forked end at the other. This end exhibits an old break across a circular hole. The forked end has been flattened. Between both ends, the balance arm has a circular cross section. A U shaped notch is present 19.7 mm away from the spherical terminal. The arm exhibits an obtuse bend in the centre. It measures 65.4 mm in length, max width of 6.3 mm, min 3.3 mm and is 3.3 mm thick. It…
Created on: Thursday 7th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-C6FD73
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable balance arm, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1000 to AD 1200). Around 25% of the probable balance arm is present, consisting of a circular terminal and part of the arm. The rest of the balance is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The arm has a rectangular cross section. One end is complete, with a circular suspension terminal (internal diameter 1.4 mm). The terminal is separated from the rest of the arm by a rectangular bar. The rest of the arm curves gently away from the terminal. It measures 36.3 mm in length, 4.5 mm wide and 2.6 mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-73930E
Object type: BALANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable balance arm from a steelyard, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The balance arm has a plain spherical terminal (diameter 9.0 mm)at one end, and an incomplete forked end at the other. This end exhibits an old break across a circular hole (internal diameter 3.3 mm). The forked end has been flattened.Between both ends, the balance arm has a circular cross section. A U shaped notch is present 8 mm away from the spherical terminal. It measures 83.2 mm in length, max width of 9.0 mm, min 3.2 mm and is 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 7.8 g. The ba…
Created on: Friday 20th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 20th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-975903
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete barbed and tanged flint arrowhead of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2500 BC to c. 1500 BC). Approximately 95% of the arrowhead is present, with the tang and tip being incomplete. The arrowhead has been knapped from a dark grey coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in shape and lentoid in cross section. The tang is incomplete and the surviving barbs are sub triangular. The arrowhead has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both long sides / edges of the arrowhead have been finely retouched to create sharp edges. The retouch…
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-DDE216
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete barbed and tanged flint arrowhead of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2500 BC to c. 1500 BC). Approximately 95% of the arrowhead is present, with one barb being incomplete. The arrowhead has been knapped from a mottled mid grey coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. The tang is a sub square shape and the surviving barb is sub triangular in plan. The arrowhead has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both long sides / edges of the arrowhead have been finely retouched to create sharp edges. …
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-90F2F3
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / knapped flint tanged arrowhead, of Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 2,400 BC to c. 1000 BC). The arrowhead is sub triangular in shape, with a square end tang located centrally. It has been made from a tertiary debitage flake as none of the original cortex (outer rind) is present. The ventral face is flat. The dorsal surface exhibits retouch along both edges and a central ridge. The retouch can be classified as Short / Sub parallel / low angle. It measures 38.0 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 6.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. The flint is a soft mid brown (honey) …
Created on: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-999E8D
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete barbed and tanged flint arrowhead of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2500 BC to c. 1500 BC). Approximately 95% of the arrowhead is present, with the tang being incomplete. The arrowhead has been knapped from a mottled mid grey coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in shape and lentoid in cross section. The tang is incomplete and the surviving barbs are sub triangular. The arrowhead has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both long sides / edges of the arrowhead have been finely retouched to create sharp edges. The retouch can b…
Created on: Friday 6th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ADF527
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete glass bead of possible Roman or Early Medieval Date (43 - 1066 AD). The bead is made out of a translucent dark blue glass. It is circular in plan. It has convex sides, with the ends flattened, almost an oblate form. The surface demonstrates concentric striations, which could be the result of a marving process. The central perforation has parallel sides. The bead has a diameter of 8.96mm, and is 4.81mm thick. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 4.36mm. It weighs 0.4 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

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: WMID-EC39D2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete light to mid blue opaque spherical glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The bead is made out of an opaque light to mid blue glass. It is spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. The bead has a diameter of 12.0 mm, and is 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. Several similar glass beads have been recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-D4DB67. They are often identified a…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-EC4CBD
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete light to mid blue opaque annular glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The bead is made out of an opaque light to mid blue glass. It is sub spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The bead has a diameter of 8.7 mm, and is 6.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 grams. Several similar glass beads have been recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-D4DB67. They are often identified a…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-956C71
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One complete and one incomplete light to mid blue opaque annular glass beads of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The beads are made out of an opaque light to mid blue glass. It is sub spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. On the complete bead, the central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The complete bead has a diameter of 9.3 mm, and is 7.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.8 grams. The incomplete bead measures 6.8 mm in length, 6.5 mm wide and 3.4…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D4DB67
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mid blue translucent annular glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The bead is made out of a translucent dark blue glass. It is circular in plan. It has convex sides, with the ends flattened, almost an oblate form. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 3.33 mm. The bead has a diameter of 8.50 mm, and is 4.52 mm thick. It weighs 0.4 grams. Dr Birgitta Hoffmann (Liverpool University) comments: While these beads are quite common both in the Roman and Early…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North West Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4F8B6
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete blue and white annular glass bead of Early Medieval dating (5th to 7th Centuries AD). The bead has been made from an opaque white glass, with translucent dark blue glass trails as decoration on the surface. It is circular in plan. It has convex sides, with the ends flattened, almost an oblate form. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The decorative pattern consists of a central pellet within an oval border. Three pattern repeats are present. The central perforation has been located slightly off centre, it has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 2.88 mm. T…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D52392
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete black annular / ring shale bead of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). It is circular in plan. It has convex sides, with the edges flattened, almost an oblate form. Slight horizontal ridges are present along the edge. The central perforation has been located slightly off centre, it has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 4.21 mm. The bead has a diameter of 18.13 mm, and is 9.52 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 grams. Chris Clarke (CgMs Consulting) comments that it appears to fit fairly typically into my ring bead category, which is the most common form of shale b…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D5B8F8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable bead, of unknown dating (200 BC to AD 1800). The bead is biconvex in shape, with a wide oval central perforation. The external is undecorated. It has a maximum diameter of 15.7 mm and a minimum of 13.3 mm. It is 8.4 mm thick. The central perforation measures 7.3 mm long by 4.3 mm wide. It weighs 5.2 g. The bead is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Simple copper alloy beads of this type are hard to date w…
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-286827
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy probable bead, of uncertain dating, but of probable Late Iron Age dating (50 BC to 200 AD). The ring is cylindrical and cast in one piece with a moulded exterior surface. This decoration is broadly symmetrical with two wide ribs, with a narrow rib to either side along the edge. The interior of the bead is plain and undecorated. It has a length of 15.5mm, a diameter of 20.5 mm and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 g. It is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of so…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E9E800
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy biconvex bead, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The bead has a rounded biconvex shape, with a circular central perforation. The internal diameter of the perforation measures 3.19 mm. The bead measures 10.02 mm in length and has a maximum diameter of 9.56 mm. It weighs 2.7 grams. The bead is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 29th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2012
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Record ID: WMID-F014C5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable bead or toggle, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable bead or toggle is a cylindrical hollow tube, with a central narrowed waist, creating the impression of two separate beads. A central thin groove is present on each of the beads as decoration. Both ends appear intact. It measures 19.2 mm in length, a maximum diameter of 11.8 mm and a minimum diameter of 7.9 mm (at the waist) and the sides are 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The probable bead is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion,…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B49818
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete light to mid blue opaque annular glass bead of possible Roman dating (43 AD to 410 AD).. Approximately 50% of the bead is present. It has made out of a translucent mid blue glass. It is sub spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. The bead has a diameter of 9.5 mm, and is 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 0.4 grams. Several similar glass beads have been recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-D4DB67. They are often…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-39B9A4
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete blown / hand made trilobed blue glass bead, of Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). It has been made from a blue/white variegated (stripy) glass, with small central perforation. The bead is trilobed in plan, with rounded flanges. The bead measures 14.60mm tall, and 13.23mm wide. The central perforation has an internal diameter of 1.31mm. It weighs 2.7 grams. The shape of the bead is characteristic of the Art Deco style, which started during the mid 19th Century and carried on in popularity until around the 1960s.
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BB9D89
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete hollow gold bead of uncertain dating, probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The bead is spherical. Several small sub triangular depressions are present around the mid point, possibly teeth marks. A circular perforation, with an internal diameter of 1.3 mm is present top and bottom.  It has a diameter of 7.1 mm and is 7.0 mm long. It weighs 0.6 g. The bead is a mid yellow colour, with an even patina. The bead is non-diagnostic for earlier periods, so it can not be proved to be older than 300 years. Therefore it falls outside of the requirements of th…
Created on: Friday 28th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-146FD8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bead of uncertain dating, possibly Bronze Age to Early Medieval ( 2350 BC to 1100 AD). The bead is circular in shape, with an off centre perforation. It is oval (hemispherical) in shape. No decoration is present on the outside. The perforation has an internal diameter of 6.8 mm.  The bead has a diameter of 16.9 mm and is 9.3 mm long. It weighs 4.2 g. The bead is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Bronze beads like t…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-317B05
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 60% of the bell is present, with part of one side no longer present. The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The body of the bell has broken across one half of the upper section, resulting in the loss of one side of the mouth. The internal surface exhibits a couple of areas of reddish brown surface dep…
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DB1015
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Approximately 25% of the bell is present, with the base and most of the top missing. The bell is irregular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The body of the bell has broken across one half of the upper section, resulting in the loss of one side of the mouth and the lower hemisphere of the bell. The internal surface exhibits a couple o…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-512724
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of two 'sound holes' (internal diameter 3.4mm) which are primarily to assist …
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: WMID-5A1BE8
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of 18th Century AD dating, made in the Aldbourne factory by William Gwynn between 1770 and 1813 AD. Approximately 50% of the bell is present, in two non joining fragments. consisting of the two lower hemispheres. The top of the bell is missing, including the suspension loop. The 'pea' is missing. The lower hemispheres of the bell have been decorated with a 'sunburst' / arched design. A maker's mark of 'WG' with an annulet to either side of each letter above is located in a circular cartouche at the base of the bell. The bell…
Created on: Monday 9th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-30FA81
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of two 'sound holes' (intern…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AC24D4
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal/animal bell dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1800. The bell is 95% complete. A small fragment is missing from the lower lip. The bell has a rectangular suspension loop with a circular hole (internal diameter is 4.93mm). The upper hemisphere of the bell has two 'sounding' holes (internal diameter is 4.2mm). The upper hemisphere has a cast ovolo (tongue and dart) decoration. There is a cast horizontal rim around the middle of the bell. The lower hemisphere has cast concentric scalloped lines. Two stone peas present inside th…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D1C241
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver spherical 'hawking' bell, of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The bell is formed of upper and lower hemispheres soldered or brazed together, in a raised join around the centre and decorated with a cable ornament. The upper hemisphere is plain with a silver loop soldered to the centre. The loop is formed of a D-shaped loop of silver attached to the bell. The lower hemisphere has a thin sound slot ending in small circular holes, running right across it. A pea (of uncertain material) is still present inside the bell. There is no evidence o…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burntwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-CDD6C6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete tinned copper alloy bell, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the bell is present, consisting of the part of the top and the base of the suspension loop. The base of the suspension loop is square. The exterior of the bell is curved, with four concentric grooves as decoration. Traces of tinning are present. The interior is plain, with traces of iron corrosion products, indicating that the clapper was probably made from iron. It measures 14.7 mm in length, 34.7 mm wide and 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 13.6 g. The bell fragment is a dark brown co…
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-960993
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). Around 80% of the crotal bell is present. A crack is present across the mouth of the bell. The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integral sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. Diagonal lines as decoration are present on either side of the mouth. The bell was cast in …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-475B41
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The Iron 'pea' is still present inside the bell. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of two 'sound holes' (interna…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-78C2C6
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. Diagonal lines have been engraved as decoration, radiating away from the rectangular slot. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated …
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7903F2
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy decorated crotal or rumbler bell, of Late Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Around 25% of the bell is present, consisting of part of one half of the bell. The bell fragment is sub half spherical in shape and concave on the reverse. Traces of a moulded design are still present, consisting of three capitals ISW, within a pentagonal cartouche. The horizontal mould casting line is present as a mid rib around the bell. It measures 46.6 mm in length, 49.6 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.1 g. The bell fragment is a dark green colour,…
Created on: Monday 4th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4F3946
Object type: BELL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bell, of Medieval dating (AD 1100s - AD 1200s) Around 80% of the bell is present, only the edges of the petals are missing. The body of the bell is sub-spherical with a complete upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere is an integral part of the whole but is constructed of four separate triangular petals that curve in to create closure on the underside and form the sub-spherical space for the pea. At the top of the bell body there is an integral long shank which terminates in a suspension loop. The internal diameter of the suspension loop is 1.4 mm. The …
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 14th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-A3AE06
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy vessel fragment, probably from that of a large bell, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The fragment is irregular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. It has a rim diameter of 19 cm, with about 10% of the diameter present. The interior is smooth, and still displays some lathe or turning marks. The exterior has multiple horizontal lathe or turning marks, and has a couple of flattened areas. These areas are possibly signs that if it was a bell, it was tuned. It measures 54.4 mm in length, 62.6 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weigh…
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-5BBCDC
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of Post Medieval dating (Late 17th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an integrally cast sub rectangular suspension loop attached to the top. The edges of the rectangular suspension loop have been bevelled. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The base has been decorated with an ovolo (egg and dart) band at the top, around two semi circular cartouches, one on either side of the slot. One cartouche bears a founder's hammer, the other has the in…
Created on: Monday 9th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-BFC238
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crotal or rumbler bell of Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The bell is sub circular in plan and profile, with an incomplete integral suspension loop attached to the top. Only the base of the suspension loop is present. The base of the bell is semi circular, with a rectangular slot across the base, with circular ends. The base is undecorated. The iron 'pea' has corroded and is currently fixed to the inside of the base. The bell was cast in one piece, using two opposing moulds. This casting method is indicated by the present of one compl…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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