Record ID: WMID-31095A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The top is damaged. It measures 19.5 mm in height, 20.4 mm wide and 18.1 mm thick. It weighs 25.4 g or 0.9 oz. It is a light to mid grey 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. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have be…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey 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. Weights can be…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2467A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi-conical weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a rounded base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The remains of an iron suspension loop are present in the top of the weight. It measures 34.0 mm in height and a maximum diameter of 18.8 mm. It weighs 35.9 g or 1.27 oz. It is a light to mid grey 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: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-90391A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 64.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 42.8 mm. It weighs 592.3 g (20.89 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey 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. Weights can b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1AE131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex.No hole is present in the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre.  It measures 44.2 mm in height, a base diameter of 26.3 mm and 23.2 mm wide at the lug. It is 7.4 mm thick at the lug. It weighs 159.7 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-2B6BF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with the remains of two iron rivets, probably a vessel repair of Medieval dating (Mid 12th to 15th Centuries AD). The repair is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with straight edges both at the top and the sides. The lower edge exhibits a shallow curve with the corners rounded. Two reddish circular marks are present, presumably the remains of two iron rivets used to attach the repair to the original vessel. The repair is mid green colour, apart from the iron riv…
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
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Record ID: WAW-51EAF0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy handle or possible foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. It consists of a cast bar with a sub triangular, almost rounded cross section, attached to a flat plate (vessel wall). The plate has been attached at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The opposing end of the bar from the plate exhibits an old break. It is a dark green colour, with areas of light green (active) corrosi…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-A9B204
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The handle is 11.23mm thick and weighs 27.0g. It is 52.80mm long and 34.87mm wide. The sherd consists of a handle, with knife slash decoration, in a fabric with fine quartz inclusions, fired to a pale cream colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a jug type fabric, possibly Brill/Boarstall ware. This type of pottery dates from the middle of 13th Century AD up to mid 14th Century AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Brill / Boarstall ware. Pale cream fabric, frequent well sorted fine quartz inclusions. S…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-AA08E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 9.18mm thick and weighs 4.1g. It is 17.83mm long and 19.59mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric with fine sand and quartz inclusions, fired to a dark grey colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a local (unsourced) cooking pot type fabric. This type of pottery typically dates from 12th to 14th Centuries AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) cooking pot type, fine sand and quartz inclusions. Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 9.18mm F…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-D3A222
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.12mm thick and weighs 8.1g. It is 29.67mm long and 34.66mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd with fine sand and quartz inclusions. The sherd is mostly likely from a local (unsourced) jug fabric type. A cordon is present on the exterior of the sherd, with a wavy (undulating edge). This edge is similar to that known as a 'pie crust' base, found on medieval jugs, dating to between the Mid 12th to Mid 13th Centuries AD. However this sherd does not look like it is from the base of a jug, but more likely, the shou…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-D3DCB3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A basesherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.79mm thick and weighs 4.5g. It is 20.57mm long and 26.05mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd with fine sand and quartz inclusions, fired to a mid browncolour. The sherd is mostly likely from a cooking pot style of vessel. These type of coarseware fabrics tend to date from 11th to 13th Centuries. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: fine sand/quartz inclusions Sherd type: basesherd Base type: FLT (flat) Diameter of Base: 7cm Percentage of Base present: 8% Wall thickness: 6.79mm Fir…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-C39A23
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cuboid shape, with an irregular break at the top, and solid foot at the bottom. The base is abraded and rough, probably from being dragged across the hearth floor whilst in use. It is a dark green colour. Areas of the original surface are covered by a black layer, probably the remnants of soot from being used i…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2016
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Record ID: WAW-C4BD23
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and square in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, expanding outwards at the top into a flared, sloping sub rectangular surface. This area is likely to be the remnants of the junction between the leg and the body of the vessel. A small ridge is present at the junction on the exterior surface. An old break is present at the base. It is a dark green colour. Areas of the …
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-C4F6A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, with a ridge running vertically down the interior surface. The foot / leg demonstrates anterior / posterior curvature, with the top and base curving inwards and the mid section curving outwards. The top consists of a sub rectangular surface, with a raised point in the centre, which is probably the remains of a rivet to a…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-C83EC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth, whereas the exterior is rough, with frequent small horizontal lines / ridges present. The rim type is that of a rounded type with an internal lip. The fragment has broken at the shoulder of the vessel, where the rim begins to turn outwards, which is known to be a weak point. A casting seam is present on the internal su…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-C858B6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth, whereas a subtle ridge is present running vertically on the exterior. A short section of rim is present at the top of the fragment and is of the rounded rim type. Not enough is present to estimate the original diameter, however the size and profile would suggest that it came from a large posnet or cauldron (See Fig 1 in But…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-13F336
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One handle fragment from a wheel thrown vessel The handle consists of a fabric similar to that of the Worcestershire jug type, dating from the mid 13th to 14th Centuries AD. The handle would have originally been part of a large glazed jug type vessel. The handle measures 17.49mm thick and weighs 41.7grams. It measures 56.92mm in length and 39.76mm wide. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Worcestershire jug type Sherd type: handle Handle type: Strip with central groove Handle thickness: 17.49mm Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-14DF62
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. Two concentric faint grooves are present, and the rim type consists of a rounded lip. A casting ridge is present running vertically on the exterior surface, probably from the joining of the two halves of the casting mould. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The or…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-A94F41
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and semi circular in cross section. It consists of a curved body, with an irregular rough surface, both at the back, top and bottom. This surface is probably the result of a flaw during the casting process, resulting in fracture of the leg during use in the fire. It is a dark green colour. Signs of pitting and abrasion are present on all surfaces. It me…
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 20th February 2011
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