Record ID: WMID-7CF424
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 toAD 1800). The weight is cylindrical in plan, and sub circular in cross section. The top is rounded. The base flat, with a small rib around the edge. There is a central circular perforation that transverses the length of the weight, currently infilled with soil. The perforation has a maximum internal diameter of 3.9 mm. The weight measures 24.8 mm long and a diameter of 13.8 mm. It weighs 27.1 g (0.96 oz). The weight has a mid-cream coloured patina. The surface has been abr…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-507D2A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / hexagonal / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a circular base, with a central circular depression. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming six distinct sides. The sides gradually taper towards the top. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the weight. It measures 22.9 mm in height, 17.8 mm wide and 19.7 mm thick. It weighs 34.1 g or 1.20 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within …
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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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: 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-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-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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Record ID: WAW-2C9537
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of Medieval dating, probably between 13th to 15th Centuries AD. The vessel repair is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of two sub oval 'plugs' of lead either side (sandwiching) a sherd of pottery. The repair would have originally been 'H' shape in construction, with a central rivet and two radiating arms either side of the ceramic vessel, to seal the hole and repair the broken vessel. A sherd of pottery is still present within the vessel repair. It has an oxidised fabric, with occasional mica inclusions, an…
Created on: Thursday 4th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B05CA7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pot leg from a cooking vessel of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1750. The pot leg is sub rectangular in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The pot leg has a slightly flared terminal, probably imitating a paw. There is a horizontal ridge located a third down from then top of the pot leg on the exterior surface only. The interior surface is flat. The pot leg is mid green in colour with a blackened surface. There is an uneven patina. Length: 54.78mm. Width: 31.90mm. Thickness: 16.55mm. Weight: 108.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CD1573
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
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 fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length of 22.2 mm and is 37.8 mm wide. It is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 18.0 g. The fragment is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement…
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 9th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-CD263C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. The vessel leg has a flared terminal, probably imitating an animal paw. A horizontal ridge is located above the flared terminal. The interior surface is flat. Both the top and base have been broken at an angle and exhibits a rough, uneven surface. The foot / leg measures 85.8 mm in length, 39.1 mm wide and 24.6 mm thick. It weighs 215.0 grams. The foot / …
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5E2E3A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. The foot/leg is straight. Both the top and bottom have been broken at an angle and exhibits a rough, uneven surface. The base is flat, with an rough surface. Soot or charcoal deposits are present on most surfaces. The foot / leg measures 46.1 mm in length, 53.0 mm wide and 22.5 mm thick. It weighs 179.3 grams. The foot / leg is mid to dark green colour, with an…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-5E5103
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
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 triangular, with a sub rectangular cross section. Copper corrosion products obscure some of the interior surface, but patches of a smooth and polished surface are present. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. Sooting is present on the exterior of the fragment. The fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a …
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-505314
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a straight body, with an external central rib. The internal surface is smooth. At the top of the leg, a curved section of metal is present, this is the remnants of the vessel base. Traces of a black patina are around the top of the leg. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 39.0 mm in length, 22.1 mm wide and 16.7 mm thick. I…
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6768C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete handle or leg from a cooking vessel, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The handle or leg is sub rectangular in shape and rectangular in cross section. The handle or leg has a flat top and a curved lower edge.The lower edges are rounded. It measures 27.5 mm in length, 33.6 mm wide and 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 29.8 g. The handle or leg is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The shape and style of this artefact is suggestive that it originally came from a cooking vessel, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dati…
Created on: Thursday 9th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5083FB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
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 fragment is too small to estimate original rim diameter. It has a length of 37.1 mm and is 36.3 mm wide. It is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 18.7 g. The fragment is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by mo…
Created on: Friday 5th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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