Record ID: WMID-1178A6
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy prick spur, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). Less than 25% of the spur is present, consisting of the goad, a very short neck and part of both arms. The goad is cuboid with bevelled edges. It is attached to the arms of the spur via a short circular neck. The arms angle downwards and have bevelled edges. The longer remaining part of the arm has been decorated with an oval end, with raised ridges just before. It measures 34.7 mm in length, 48.7 mm wide and 16.9 mm thick. The goad is 14.4 mm wide by 16.0 mm and it is 9.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.6 g.…
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5FF2DB
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, inscribed spoon handle, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The handle is sub rectangular in shape, and flat in profile. The handle narrows in width towards the base. The front of the handle has inscribed decoration. At the top (wider end), a crude engraving of the Virgin Mary holding a child is present. Below this is the inscription: MATER.DEI.MEMANTO.MEI (Mother of God, Remember Me), with the MEI finishing just below the Virgin Mary picture. A groove is present along each side, creating a border for the inscription. The…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-66D2F5
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spoon, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Around 25% of the spoon is present, consisting of the handle and a small part of the bowl. Not enough survives of the bowl to indicate the shape of the bowl. The handle is rectangular and flat in shape. An incomplete maker's mark has been stamped on the handle. This possibly reads [ ]I ATHAM. It measures 64.3 mm in length, 13.3 mm wide and 6.1 mm thick. It weighs 11.3 g. The spoon handle is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-42E97B
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal top spoon finial of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 25% of the spoon is present, consisting of the baluster finial only. The finial has a flattened disc top. Beneath the seal top, the stem narrows before expanding into a circular collar decorated by vertical grooves. Then the stem narrows again prior to expanding to a grooved teardrop shape. An old patinated break is present. It measures 33.7 mm in length, 14.3 mm diameter at the top and the break has a diameter of 4.3 mm. It weighs 9.6 g. The spoon finial is a mid…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WAW-042F64
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan. The central hole is sub oval in shape and has been cast slightly off centre. The diameter of the hole measures 5.22mm. The upper face exhibits a series of radiating diagonal lines, from the central hole outwards to the edge of the whorl. A V shaped incision is present either side of the central hole, extending 4.4mm away from it. The lower face is plain and undecorated. A casting flaw (air bubble) is present in the wall of t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: WMID-0AC662
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy domed weight or spindlewhorl dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, circa AD1100 - 1800. Flat base and domed sides. Surface has a dard brown patina. Diameter: 15.21mm. Thickness: 6.45mm. Weight: 6.2g
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1717B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.1 g (1.41 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B5FF11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.5 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indicating a line betwe…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-B64842
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 pellet within a circular cartouche, and a trifoliate crown shape between. The other side has been divided into segments with vertical raised lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.5 mm. The whorl mea…
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8DC1DC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
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 diagonal lines radiating outwards. The diagonal lines are bisected by a raised concentric line, positioned approximately in the middle. Raised pellets are present on the upper face. The remains of an outer rim is present. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.3 mm.…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 23rd October 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5D289A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both faces bear a similar design, involving diagonal lines forming chevron shapes, with pellets between them. A rim is present around the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 6.6 mm. The outer edges have been damaged. The whorl measures 25.1 mm in diameter and 13.3 mm thick. It weighs 33.4 g (1…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete 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. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-0700DF
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy spearhead of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 1000 BC to c. 800 BC).  The spearhead is in two joining fragments with patinated breaks.  The edges and tip of the blade are damaged. The centre of the blade is divided by a tapering (tip to base) lozenge shaped midrib. The midrib is damaged on one side. The cutting edge is incomplete and is bevelled. There doesn't appear to be evidence of use or sharpening on the surface.  The tip part measures 46.5 mm in length and is 15.4 mm wide at base and 4.2 mm wide at tip. …
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-2B1489
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy side-looped spear of Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1550 BC to c. 1250 BC). It fits into the Acton Park or Taunton phases. These phases correspond with Needham's Period 5 (c. 1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade with a pronounced mid-rib on both faces, triangular in cross-section, giving a lozenge shaped cross-section at the point. There is some damage to the edges of the blade and no edge bevels are discernable. The socket is oval in cross-section and is hollow. The socket is 50.8 mm deep. It has cast side loops roughly half way along th…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B52337
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (probably bronze) socketed spear (spear head) of Middle to Late Bronze Age dating (1500 to 800 BC). The spearhead fragment consists of the upper part of the spear, being broken at the top of the socket. The edges of the blade are lost. The spearhead fragment is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with a distinct bi-convex shaped cross section. The lower portion of the spearhead has been lost and the break is too high to include the cast side loops. The break at the base of the spearhead includes the top of the socket which is sub circular in shap…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B61E05
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead fragment, of Late Bronze Age date - most probably from the Ewart Park metal working phase / assemblage dated c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC. Less than 50% of the axehead is present, consisting only of part of the lower body, blade and the remnants of the socket. It is missing the top part of the socket and the also the loop. The axe is sub rectangular in plan, with an expanded / flared convex, but abraded cutting edge. The socket is sub rectangular in section. The depth of the socket from the edge of the break to the base of socket is 9.…
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-495676
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy (bronze) socketed axe of Late Bronze Age dating (950 to 700 BC). The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with a flared convex cutting edge and the socket is sub-rectangular in cross section. The socket of the axe is sub-rectangular, with an irregular mouth. The top edge of the socket shows little evidence of casting jets that have been trimmed flush with the socket mouth. One of the four casting runners survives the extensive abrasion and can be clearly identified. The mould has slipped slightly during the casting process. The swollen moulded collar of the so…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Record ID: WMID-764198
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead fragment, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC) Around 90% of the axehead is present. The loop is missing. It is sub rectangular in plan, with an expanded / flared convex, but abraded cutting edge. The socket is sub rectangular in section. The depth of the socket from the edge of the break to the base of socket is 47.0 mm. The two long sides of the axe expand slightly along the length of the socket and terminate with the blade. No casting seams are visible. It has a moulded collar beneath the mouth, and evidence o…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Market Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-567512
Object type: SLIDE KEY
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable slide key from a barb spring padlock, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). Less than 25% of the slide key is present, consisting only of part of the handle. The handle is sub pentagonal in plan, and rectangular in section. A 'tear drop' (pointed oval) shape void is present in the handle. It measures 59.70 mm in length, 37.72 mm wide and 3.02 mm thick. It weighs 30.9 g. The possible slide key is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Slide keys were used during the Roman period, to compress the springs in padlocks with …
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-17A7F2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spherical musket ball, dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1600-1700. Diameter: 13.53mm. Weight: 12.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1BCB94
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spherical musket ball dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1500-1700. The musket ball has a casting sprue. Diameter: 18.61mm. Weight: 35.9g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E87BD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A predominately complete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has an incomplete tab handle. A faint inverted raised fleur de lis(lys) is present on the reverse, below the handle. The central device is a saltire cross above a spear or similar weapon. Comma abbreviations are present. The initial mark is not visible. The inscription probably reads: S'MAR OF MIChOLAS, probably The Seal of Mark, son of Nicholas. It measures 34.6 mm in length, is 20.3 mm wide and 5.2 …
Created on: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-79EB04
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver fob seal, of Late Post medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1750 to AD 1900). Less than 50% of the fob seal is present, consisting of the intaglio and the setting. The intaglio is a clear translucent rectangular gem with a lion rampart positioned in a crown. The silver setting is domed at the back, covering the back of the intaglio. A separate piece of metal extended around the sides of the intaglio and would have continued into the rest of the fob seal handle but is now incomplete. Around the edges of the intaglio the silver setting is ribbed. Small triangular kno…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F5D300
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of Late Post Medieval to Modern Dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The seal matrix is of the pedestal or pendant type. It has a conical handle with a suspension loop (internal diameter 3.0 mm), with a pointed knop at the top. No orientation mark is present. The die is sub square in shape, and decorated with oblique cross-hatching. The die measures 10.9 mm by 10.9 mm. It measures 25.8 mm tall,10.9 mm wide and 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 5.2 g. The seal matrix is a mid to dark green to brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0C7205
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped discoindal scraper of Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age date, circa 2900-1600BC. The scraper is broadly oval in plan and lentoid in cross section, formed from a tertiary flake. The upper / dorsal face of the scraper exhibits evidence of retouching on all edges. The lower / ventral surface has evidence remains of both the bulb of percussion and striking platform. Length: 57.93mm. Width: 55.22mm. Thickness: 15.48mm. Weight: 59.1g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-A57AB9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete thumbnail scraper of Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age dating (2700 BC to 1600 BC). The scraper has been made from a dark grey flint, with some patination present. No cortex is present. The scraper is sub circular in shape, with a triangular cross section. The dorsal (upper) surface exhibits controlled working, with minimal retouch (short, scaled, abrupt) along the working edge. The ventral (lower) surface exhibits a bulb of percussion and a striking platform. It measures 19.8 mm in length, 20.6 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-20DC94
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy object of uncertain identification. Probably part of a scissor handle dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1400-1600. It is possibly the head and bow of a Roman brooch, circa AD50-200. There is a ridge running down the centre of the bow, otherwise the surface is undecorated and abraded. Length: 32.1mm. Width: 22.54mm. Thickness: 4.75mm. Weight: 2.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-7940D3
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible openwork scabbard chape, of Late Early Medieval dating (11th Century AD). The fragment consists of two irregular shaped pieces of copper alloy. A circular sectioned copper alloy rivet holds both pieces together at one end, located towards the edge of an offset semi circle. Beneath this is another offset semi circle. At the base of the second semi circle, a vertical rectangle is positioned. It measures 27.0 mm in length, 11.5 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. Each piece of copper alloy is 2.0 mm thick. The rivet measures 2.1 mm in diameter. It weighs …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-A5E262
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete teritary debitage flake, of probable Mesolithic to Early Neolithic dating (6500 BC to 3500 BC). The flake is sub rectangular in shape, and triangular in cross section. A ridge runs the length of the dorsal (upper) surface. The remains of conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral (lower) surface. Controlled retouch is present along the lower edge and can be classified as short, parallel, semi-abrupt. It measures 30.2 mm in length, 11.8 mm wide and 3.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g. The flint is an mid brown translucent colour, with no surface patination present.
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WAW-02EBD4
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy purse bar (Ward-Perkins Class A2) of late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date (1475 - 1550). The purse bar is approximately 20% complete and consists of a fragment of the arm and the terminal. The arm is sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section with an domed cylinder on the end. The attached terminal knop is missing. One remaining semi-circular integrally cast loop, with a central perforation (2.04mm diameter) is present on the lower edge of the surviving arm fragment. The loop measures 9.45mm length, 4.42mm width, and is 1.75mm thick. This would…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2018
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Record ID: WAW-682D27
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and broken cast copper alloy purse bar of probable late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date (1450 - 1550). The purse bar is in two pieces, broken at the suspension loop. The two arms of the purse bar are sub-rectangular in plan and oval in cross section, one arm is complete, the other is broken, just before the terminal. The stem of the bar narrows at each end, around this an oval shaped rove (washer) is fitted which acts as a terminal. A space is left between the bar and the rove. Evidence is present of tinning, to give a silvered look, on the surfaces of the bar and c…
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2018
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Record ID: WMID-999A5A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. One incomplete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 2.1 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 54.9 mm in length, 5.8 mm wide and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.3 g. The purse frame is a mid to dark green …
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7F25F4
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar and suspension loop of Late Medieval or early Post-Medieval date (1450 - 1550). The arms of the purse bar are broadly sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section.The terminals are plain. The underside of the bar has a flange projecting downwards, through which are incomplete sewing holes. The fabric purse would have been attached to these. Rising from the ends of the bar is a D shaped double rib at each end, projecting around the circumference of the bar. The upper edge of the central area has been pierced by a vertical hole which cont…
Created on: Friday 11th April 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
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Record ID: WAW-6894D7
Object type: POWDER FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast, and possibly soldered, lead powder flask nozzle (or funnel) of Seventeenth century dating (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The nozzle has suffered damage and is now slightly squashed from its original shape. The nozzle measures 27.98mm in length, 26.49mm wide at the upper part (container), 9.11mm wide at the lower part (nozzle) and is 13.63mm thick. It weighs 16.7 grams. The powder flask nozzle can be described in two parts, the upper part or container and the lower part or nozzle.The container is sub rectangular in plan and section, it would have originally been circ…
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WMID-545B3C
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy plaque, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). All edges are incomplete. The plaque is sub square in shape. The front exhibits recessed decoration in a panel. The panel can be described from the outside edge in. It is separated from the rest of the mount by a plain rectangular border. Inside this, on the right side is a double row of square stamps, within a small rectangular border. To the left of this panel, is the main panel, with a rectangular border of a double row of smaller square stamps around a curvilinear design, wit…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-54C567
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete plano convex or 'slug' knife, of Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age dating (3300 BC to 1200 BC) The knife has been made from a secondary flake of light grey, semi translucent flint. The lower face (ventral) exhibits some rippling. The upper face (dorsal) exhibits retouch along both edges (covering, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt). It measures 56.4 mm in length, 34.0 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 11.6 g.
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74C273
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe tamper dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1800. The tamper takes the form of a hammer head with two complete prongs forming a claw. There is a square hole in the head where the shaft would have fitted. The opposing end of the end is cone-shaped with a rounded terminal. The tamper has surface scratches and is covered in a light green patina. A similar pipe tamper is recorded under reference SUSS-F40944. Length: 48.70mm. Width :9.39mm. Thickness: 6.5mm. Weight: 13.7g.
Created on: Saturday 30th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 1st April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B2E34C
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gilded copper alloy probable zoomorphic (animal) pipe tamper or stopper of Post Medieval dating. The probable pipe tamper consists of a quadroped animal, most likely a monkey, standing on all fours, with head turned to the left and tail raised with two curves in it. A rectangular void is present between the monkey's legs. The monkey is standing on a rectangular pedestal. The pedestal has been decorated with a single collar at the top and then a wide groove before the base of the pedestal. Beneath this, is a single circular sectioned blunt spike. The spike has a slight b…
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1DCC87
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy pin dating to the middle Anglo-Saxon period, circa AD700-900. The head has a biconvex form with deep median band, and there is a collar under the head. Diameter: 8.94mm. Length: 16.58mm. Weight: 2.9g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th March 2014
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