Record ID: WMID-23A785
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and form, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is cylindrical in shape. The ends are incomplete. Along the length of the body, are longituditual ridges, with possible zig zag decoration between them. It has a length of 19.5 mm, is 11.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96A85
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub circular flat bronze weight or unidentified artefact of uncertain dating. It is sub circular in shape, with a flat cross profile.  It measures 50.3 mm in length, 44.4 mm wide and 14.9 mm thick. It weighs 151.5 g. The artefact is a mid to 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. At the time of recording, this artefact has not been identified to a specific form or function. It could be a weight, or possible bun ingot of Bronze Age dating.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-300D60
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy toy male figure of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). 90% of the figure is present, with the figure just missing his head. His torso, arms and legs are all present. The figure is wearing a long sleeved jacket which ends at the waist. A ruffled shirt appears to be present underneath, along with a cravat around his neck. His hands are held with fingers together, curled round to face the palms. His trousers or breeches are calf length, terminating at the mid point on the lower legs. No shoes are visible, and his feet are held together, wi…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-125056
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy toy musket of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1640). The musket is cast in one piece with a long barrel which is circular in cross section, the barrel is hollow. On one side is a circular reservoir where the gun powder would have been loaded. Beside this is a raised square shape. Below this is the incomplete trigger guard that runs to the barrel. The barrel is hollow, but currently infilled with soil. The butt is sub triangular in shape. It is decorated with a series of four pellet in circle designs arranged on each side of the butt,…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05B8EB
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy two dimensional bird, probably from a toy such as a cock shy, of Late Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The bird is crescent shaped, with legs extending into a circular flat base. Decorational detail is present on one side only and seems to depict feathers. The tail and the head are hard to determine the details. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 32.3 mm in length, 30.1 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 23.2 g. The figurine is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasi…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96D5B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable two faced doll's head of Late Post Medieval Dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable doll's head consists of a flattened oval, extending downwards into a narrow neck, with flattened shoulders. The front and reverse faces are flattened with no decoration. Probable faces made from triangular notches removed to depict eyes and mouth are on both sides, indicating it may represent Janus - a two faced Roman God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The shoulder have been circular and wo…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-232FA7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy eight spoked wheel, probably from a toy of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the wheel is present, consisting of the central hub and the remains of four spokes. There are scars around the midpoint of the hub indicating that there was originally eight spokes. The front of the hub is a raised conical area with a flattened top. Concentric circles decorate it at the top and the bottom. The reverse of the hub is flattened with concentric circles decorating it. Iron corrosion products in the centre indicate that the axle may have been …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05FAB2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Later Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian style) copper alloy sword pommel, dating from c. AD 900 - 1100. The pommel is broadly triangular in shape and is solid. The base curves upwards towards the outer edges. The pommel is divided into five lobes, increasing in size from the edges to the centre, each separated from its neighbour by a groove. On the upper edge of the central lobe is an oval shaped aperture, through the tang of the sword is still present. A corresponding rectangular slot is present on centre of the the lower edge, also containing the tang…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-738929
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Later Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian style) copper alloy sword pommel, dating from c. AD 900 - 1100. The pommel is broadly triangular in shape and is hollow. The base curves upwards towards the outer edges. The pommel is divided into seven lobes, increasing in size from the edges to the centre, each separated from its neighbour by a groove. On the upper edge of the central lobe is an oval shaped aperture (6.9 mm by 6.7 mm). No decoration appears to be present on either side. The pommel has a length of 27.0 mm, is 52.0 mm wide and 17.3&n…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74A45E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable pommel from a sword, dagger or mace of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The probable pommel is almost cuboid in shape and hollow. The top of the probable pommel is circular at the top, with the edges bevelled to turn a square into a circle. A sub circular perforation is at the centre of the top, with an internal diameter of 7.2 mm. Several depressions are present at the surface suggesting it has been impacted by a heavier tool. Each corner has a triangular knop at the top, which extends into a swollen circular knop. …
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-046FB1
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, of medieval date (13th to 15th Centuries). The mount is of the bar type and consists of a domed central oval, with two projecting lugs. The projecting lugs are rectangular in shape, with rounded terminals, with a central perforation. The holes are recessed on the rear of the mount. Both holes still have part of the copper alloy attachment rivets present. The central oval is domed, with five horizontal grooves as decoration in the middle. The reverse is concave. The reverse is undecorated. The mount measures 22.7 mm in leng…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2C4CAE
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hooked strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The strap fitting was cast in one piece, and a separate piece of copper alloy sheet metal was attached to the reverse. It consists of an oval plate, possibly decorated by a leaf pattern. A rounded attachment knop is present at one end. A slightly projecting ridged collar is present on the other side, above an incomplete forward facing closed butted blunt hook. The reverse is plain and undecorated. Iron corrosion products are present, suggesting the attachment rivets were made from iron…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D5320A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork cruciform mount or strap fitting, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is cruciform in shape, with four projecting arms. Each arm is the same and terminates in an rounded knop, with a circular sectioned copper alloy rivet placed through it. Beneath the terminal knop is an openwork triangular shape, with rounded sides, which continue into a central square openwork. It represents a two strand ropework design. The edges have been rounded. The reverse is flat and undecorated. It measures 31.6 mm in length, …
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C22361
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy strap fitting of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The strap fitting is rectangular in shape. It has been made from a folded piece of copper alloy metal, then bent in half to form a loop shape and secured at the top with a copper alloy rivet. The rivet head has a diameter of 10.1 mm and the shank has a diameter of 6.6 mm. The sheet copper alloy metal has a thickness of 0.6 mm. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 47.9 mm in length, 11.9 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 9.6 g. The strap fitting is a mid g…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-98CE91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500 to AD 1650). It is oval in shape with a narrow D shape section band going to the back on one end and a similar, shorter length on the other. This may have formed a loop or two clinched lugs. The front has a symmetrical floral design (adorsed foliage) in low relief set in an incuse panel leaving a raised border.  It measures 32.0 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 11.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.1 g. The strap fitting is a dark green to grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several simil…
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F3DDE6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable strap fitting or possible shoe cleat, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable strap fitting is rectangular in shape, with a rectangular slot in the centre. This measures 13.2 mm in length and 4.9 mm wide.The short edges curve round to form downward pointing points (both incomplete). Traces of iron corrosion products are present at either end of the rectangular slot. Rectangular recesses are present on both long edges. No decoration is visible on the upper surface. It measures 25.0 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 8.7 mm thick. The metal is 2.5 …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-9C5A02
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (AD 1500 - AD 1700). The mount is asymmetrical with a fleur-de-lys or trefoil shape at the upper edge and a pair of rounded projections towards the base at the terminal where the integral hook extends. The rounded end of the hook broadens then narrow slightly to a rounded knop at the end. The centre of the mount is decorated with an incised pattern of a central stem and curling branches. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are two rivet holes, one above the other on the main…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3B3A3E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD). It is S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at both ends, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides. Iron corrosion products are present at the centre, and indicate that the pin may have been made from iron. The strap fitting measures 31.4 mm in length, 16.4 mm wide and 7.1 mm thi…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-23E5B9
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. The opposing terminal is partially retained with the upper plate of this split end partially present, with the lower plate missing. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellets to indicate eyes. Above the zoomorphic terminal is a pair of incised comma shape…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2022
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