Record ID: WMID-4F52D6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete chip carved cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Early Medieval (AD 400 to AD 700). The fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. Both ends are incomplete, with an old predepositional break. One long edge is straight with a concave indentation. Looking at the decoration, this indentation was probably located centrally on that side. The opposite edge consists of several semi circular projections. Chip carved decoration is present on the front. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 28.80 mm in l…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B982D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gilded copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Post Medieval (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The artefact is irregular in shape, but flat in cross section. The long edges are original, but the short edges exhibit post depositional breaks. The top edge contains two halves of a scroll design, with coils facing inwards. Below this is a leaf, which curves upwards from the left to sit between the base of the two scrolls. Rectangular notches are present on either side of the leaf. Traces of gilding survive in the recesses. It measures 19.7 mm i…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 13th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-ECD34B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of uncertain function and dating, possibly Post Medieval in dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of a sub rectangular piece of sheet copper alloy, with incomplete rivet holes in each corner. A pointed oval piece of sheet silver metal has been attached to the centre of the copper alloy sheet, using three circular sectioned silver rivets. A second piece of sheet silver metal with two circular sectioned silver rivets is separate from the larger fragment (not photographed). The rivets have a diameter of 1.2 mm. The artefact measures 19.2 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 18th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A88111
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy terminal or base, of uncertain function, but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a circular pedestal base with file marks or stratches present. From the base, it widens into a cylindral socket. Four thin circular collars are present at the shoulder between base and socket. The third collar is wider than the others. The top of the socket looks complete, with no post depositional damage. The socket is 9.3 mm deep. It measures 19.4 mm tall, and has a maximum diameter of 23.3 mm. The base has a diameter of 14.3 mm.…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-204815
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy serrated wheel, of uncertain function and dating but probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The wheel has been made from sheet copper alloy metal. A sub circular perforation has been cut and positioned off centre. It has an internal diameter of 8.2 mm. The edge of the wheel is serrated, with twenty three (23) sub triangular (V shaped) teeth. The front of the wheel has been stamped with six (6) sunburst designs, spaced unequally around the central perforation. The reverse of the wheel is plain and undecorated. It has a diameter of 35.7 mm a…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 12th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E2CD4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating. It is sub rectangular in shape, with two original edges (one straight and the other scalloped). The other edges are incomplete. The artefact is flat. No decoration is present on either side. A possible sewing or attachment hole is present in one corner of the artefact. It measures 30.8 mm in length, 17.2 mm wide and 2.5 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. It 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 s…
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-4A64B2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown lead or lead alloy artefact, of uncertain dating and function. The artefact comprises two separate elements: a lead weight / sleeve and three thin joining fragments. The lead weight / sleeve is a pointed oval in shape, with a sub circular hole / perforation at the top and bottom. The lead weight / sleeve has been made from two separate pieces - a front and back, which have been secured together along the sides by being folded / pressed together. A gap is present between the two plates. The front plate is sub triangular in shape, and the back plate is a pointed oval. …
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B595FE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy hook, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact is sub rectangular in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. Both ends are rounded, and gradually taper towards a wider middle. One end has two triangular notches, cut on opposing sides, creating a hook like end. It measures 91.6 mm in length, 12.7 mm wide and 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 44.4 g. The artefact is a mid green colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in some damage on all sides.
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1E8128
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The artefact is sub rectangular in shape, with tapered long edges. It has a flat cross section. Both short ends are incomplete and appear cut. The long edges exhibit nicks and cuts. No decoration is present on either the obverse or the reverse of the sheet. Dimensions: Length: 19.2 mm Width: 8.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.8 g Discussion: Thin sheets of gold are used in the Bronze Age to produce ribbons and bracelets, such as 2021T768 (WMID-804501). These however tend to display longitudinal ridges over the obverse. This example does not display any decoration. …
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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