Record ID: WMID-636612
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy probable posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 -AD 1700). The rim fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The interior surface bears a horizontal line with an upright and a diagonal joining it. This may be been writing around the edge or possibly a decorative design. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length …
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-F29D01
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an eight segmented or wheel design with a central pellet (Powell type 3). The reverse has an initial, H with a pellet above, below and to either side (Powell type 2). It has a diameter of 29.5 mm and is 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 10.7 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F2BE1C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has an long cross design with branched terminals (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated.  It has a diameter of 22.5 mm and is 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 7.8 g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: WAW-7639E3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop strap slide or loop, of Medieval dating (Late 13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap slide or loop is sub rectangular in plan, and the frame is D-shaped in cross section. The front is decorated with two expanded ends, tapering in towards the centre, where two raised strips are present. The rest of the frame is plain and undecorated. It is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The strap loop has suffered from a minor degree of abrasion, resulting in the loss of the surface patina in several locations. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: WMID-5A4296
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. One side has a repeating design involving a cross; a six petalled flower with a pellet centre and a U. The other side is decorated with an ovolo (egg and dart) style design. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly central. It has a internal diameter of 7.6 mm. The whorl measures 24.9 mm in diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
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Record ID: WMID-F50AEC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. A raised rim is present around the central hole and the edge. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration, forming an inscription. The inscription is worn, so the lettering is hard to determine. It is possible to read MARIA on one side, so the inscription is probably religious in nature. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. I…
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7FDB13
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy pedestal seal matrix, of Medieval date (AD 1250 to AD 1400). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal, created from a short conical tapering column. This terminates in a single moulded band, comprised of one horizontal rib, below a rounded loop. The suspension loop is incomplete. No orientation marks are present around the base of the matrix. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 16.6 mm. It is complete and well cut. The central device is clear but quite stylised, and the letters are legible. The central device of the seal …
Created on: Friday 11th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5C10AD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section. The suspension loop is broken. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The die depicts four leaves, with thin petals between, arranged in an quatrefoil design,The legend is missing. The seal matrix measures 17.4 mm tall, 11.5 mm diameter at the base and the top of the stem measures 3.8 mm wide by 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 grams. The s…
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: WAW-F86EA6
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-circular section of a purse frame typically of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1450 to c.1550). Late Medieval purse frames came in several sections. The main part consisted of a purse bar and hanger which hung off the belt. The purse bar supported the main part of the purse. Attached to the purse bar, were one or two supporting (pendent) arms, which would have the bag of the purse sewn onto it, to maintain the shape and increase the durability of the purse. It would have the additional advantage that it would make the purse slightly less susceptibl…
Created on: Monday 21st June 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
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Record ID: WMID-D122A7
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse suspension loop of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1450-1600 AD). The suspension loop is sub-oval in plan, and D-shaped in cross section. The suspension loop consists of an oval loop, with the sides tapering into a rectangular collar. The shank that would have originally extended through the purse bar, is incomplete and has broken just below the collar. The loop measures 34.3 mm in length, it has a maximum width of 17.8 mm and is 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 grams. The loop is a mid green colour with an uneven surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-F483E9
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy probable pilgrim badge, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1525). Only the face is present, the rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The probable badge was originally in the form of a human male bust, facing forward. The bust has pointed oval eyes, what appears to be long lower eye lashes but are actually tears, moulded sub-rectangular nose and pointed oval shaped mouth. The bust has the start of a long straggly beard. None of the edges are original. The reverse has a central vertical casting seam with an incomplete integral lozenge …
Created on: Friday 23rd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: WMID-299C57
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or furniture fitting, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). The mount consists of a fleur de lys or lis, with side petals curving downards. The fleur de lys is located at the top of a rectangular plate. No decoration present on either the front or reverse of the mount. The reverse is plain and decorated. A circular sectioned attachment stud is present in the centre of the reverse of the fleur de lys or lis. It measures 36.12 mm in length, 23.79 mm wide and 5.52 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g. The mount is a mid to dar…
Created on: Friday 25th January 2013
Last updated: Friday 25th January 2013
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Record ID: WMID-68F235
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key is irregular in shape and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is lozenge-shaped internally, with knops at the two side corners. Each of the rectangular knops has a circular depression located centrally, one on the front and one on the base. The outside corner has a circular collar projection, now incomplete, but originally a tubular suspension loop with a vertical bar at the centre. The bow has a rectangular cross sect…
Created on: Thursday 10th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-B74084
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hook, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). It is irregular in plan and section. The top part consists of a blunt hook. The base of the hook is secured in a conical cap, with rounded top. At the base of the conical cap is a circular section projection, now incomplete. It measures 21.23 mm in length, 7.68 mm wide and 6.28 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The hook 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 surface detail…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-59D1F2
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness pendant, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). Around 75% of the harness pendant is present. The suspension loop is incomplete. The pendant is in the form of a dog or lion crouched with an expanded projection from the centre of the back which acts as a suspension loop. The suspension loop is incomplete, with only the base remaining. The front of the pendant is moulded into the shape of a dog or lion while the reverse is flat and undecorated. The animal has his head turned to the right, with a rounded snout, and oval ears to each side of his hea…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Record ID: WAW-F74713
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring with moulded decoration, most likely of medieval date (1200 to 1500 AD). The finger ring consists of a cast copper alloy hoop with moulded decoration. It has a D shaped cross section with a prominent ridge on the external surface. This central ridge is 2.7mm wide and is flanked by two parallel recessed edges, each 1.1mm wide. The edges demonstrate a repeating series of small vertical incised lines all around the circumference of the hoop. The central ridge demonstrates six areas of decoration (1 panel repeated three times). The panel consists of a…
Created on: Monday 21st June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
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Record ID: WMID-386A98
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorated finger ring, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). The finger ring consists of a rectangular sectioned hoop, with moulded cast decoration. The decoration is unclear but consists of a repeating design of floral decoration. The finger ring appears to have been resized, with a square patch of metal placed over the join in the hoop of the finger ring. The internal surface is plain and undecorated. The finger ring has an length of 24.80 mm and is 10.94 mm wide. The hoop is 6.16 mm wide and 1.41 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger r…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8E567B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gilded silver stirrup finger ring, of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1400). The finger ring has a flat hoop. The finger ring was originally adjustable, with the hoop split in two. One side of the hoop is complete with an rounded end, the other exhibits an old square break. The shoulders have been decorated with a two strand twisted rope or guilloche design, with a Z twist to it. with The hoop rises to a pointed bezel. The finger ring is set with a false stone, which was cast in one with the hoop. The false stone has a diameter of 3.5 mm and rises 2.6 mm above the beze…
Created on: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7F5906
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy signet finger ring, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1650). The bezel is oval in shape. The device consists of a recessed Tau Cross (a T shaped cross with three arms, missing its upper arm), positioned on a slight diagonal. The shoulders are curved and taper straight into the hoop. The hoop is rectangular in cross section. The reverse of the finger ring is plain and undecorated. The finger ring has an external diameter of 22.6 mm and an internal diameter of 19.2 mm. The bezel is 14.9 mm long and 12.0 mm wide. The hoop is…
Created on: Friday 11th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D64790
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Late Medieval dating (14th to 15th Century AD). The finger ring is circular, with a D shape cross section. No makers marks are present or an inscription on the inside. The bezel consists of four petalled flower, with raised pellet centre. The bezel is one piece with the hoop, it has not been applied. Each petal is sub triangular with a central groove, suggesting the petals were folded. The outer rim of each petal is expanded, and they sit slightly raised above the body of the finger ring. To either side of the flower, on the hoop, are eight triangul…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th March 2021
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