Record ID: WMID-7880D1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of gold of uncertain function and form. The fragment of gold is sub rectangular in plan and flat. Facets are present on both surfaces, suggesting that it has been hammered, they create an almost cross like shape. It measures 9.0 mm in length, 7.6 mm wide and 1.1 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. As the original function and form can not be determined from this small fragment, it is undiagnostic of age and can not be proven to be older than 300 years. It therefore falls outside of the requirements of the Treasure Act 1996 and should be considered to be …
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-C2969E
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold cylindrical artefact with filigree decoration. The artefact is hollow (now filled with soil) and comprises a rectangular gold sheet rolled into a circular shape. Two 'bars' of twisted gold wire run across one open edge of the artefact, forming three 'slots' between them. Each bar is made from four fine gold wires, twisted in an SZSZ format. The outer face has been decorated extensively with gold beaded wire, forming three horizontal bands of decoration. The upper band comprises nine rows of twisted gold wire, in an SSSZSSZSS format. The central band comprises a ro…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3CBCF0
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 2150 BC to c. 1150 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in plan, and is folded longitudinally (length ways) in half. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. The strip has been severed at both ends, one edge straight and the other ragged. A small fragment has broken off the larger object. The larger fragment measures 23.06 mm in length, 8.06 mm wide and 7.74 mm thick. The strip is 0.81 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The smaller fragment measures 5.81 mm in length, 4.0…
Created on: Monday 15th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FE3C28
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 2150 BC to c. 1150 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in plan, and is folded horizontally (width ways) in half twice, forming a squashed 'S' shape. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. The strip has been severed at one end, with a ragged edge. The other edge can not be easily seen as it is hidden between the folds. It measures 25.3 mm in length, 16.1 mm wide and 9.1 mm thick. The strip is 0.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.2. g. Similar strips of gold with ribbed …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-807E6A
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 1500 BC to c. 800 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in shape and has been folded into a sub triangular shape. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. One end has a relatively straight and smooth cut edge, the other end is hidden inside the folds. It measures 13.2 mm in length, 4.4. mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g. Similar strips of gold with ribbed decoration have been recorded on the PASdatabase including WMID-fe3c28, ESS-C13B97, SUR-1B64F…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-115B76
Object type: RELIQUARY CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete hollow gold cross pendant, perhaps used as a miniature reliquary, of medieval date (c. 15th century AD). The pendant is in the shape of a Maltese cross, with a concave curve at the end of each of the four flaring arms. The front of the pendant bears a black-letter inscription reading 'de cuer' (probably meaning 'from the heart', an amatory rather than a religious inscription). Each arm is filled with an engraved floral spray, consisting of a stem with foliage ending in a pair of engraved five-petalled flowers. The top and bottom arms have a longer stem an…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1006A0
Object type: RELIQUARY CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete gold hollow cross pendant, perhaps used as a miniature reliquary, of late medieval date (15th century AD). The pendant is in the 'budded' cross or 'cross bottony' style, with each arm terminating in three semi-circular knops. The front of the pendant is decorated with five multi-petalled engraved flowers, one at the end of each arm and one in the centre. Multiple lines of tiny punched dots radiate out from each flower. The flowers separate the words of a black-letter inscription; across the arms is written 'crux florat' (meaning 'may the cross…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport Pagnell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BC01F1
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold lozenge shaped back plate, from a composite pendant, perhaps a reliquary pendant. The front of the back plate has been engraved with a pictorial design. The reverse is undecorated. The upper left hand edge has a rounded edge, whereas the others are square. This is because this is the outer edge, with a ridge, which would have been used to hold onto and slide the plate out from the rest of the pendant. The pictorial design on the back plate shows St George as an armoured soldier, holding a lance, standing over a dragon. St George is wearing an open face salet, and full…
Created on: Monday 13th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A51F34
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An enamelled gold pendant of four parts (obverse, reverse, two removable pins), link, suspension link in the form of a hand (with pin) and chain. The assemblage, as submitted for investigation, numbers eight pieces. The link was purportedly broken in the process of removing the assemblage from the ground and is presently stored separately. The link has been made from a piece of gold wire with a circular cross section. It has a diameter of 1.5 mm. It appears to have originally been in an oval shape with two ends butting up against each other, closing the link. It is said …
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C02AF3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Description: An incomplete circular gold setting, originally with a domed cloisonné garnet setting. The circular backplate is framed by a thin (0.4mm) outer and thicker (1.1mm) inner beaded wire. The thicker wire is carefully made with narrow even beads, but the thin wire has more oblique beads and many Aquätorschnitte, no doubt reflecting the difficulty of manufacturing such extremely fine beaded wire. Part of the narrower wire has broken away and survives loose. The central cloisonné setting has an outer upright strip which in side view is slightly bent over to retain the garn…
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coventry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-75AFB9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete early medieval gold setting, probably once attached to a larger object. The setting is circular and consists of a sheet gold back-plate to which has been soldered a composite collar, made from a gold strip set edge-on to the plate, and surrounded by a single strand of gold beaded wire. The beaded wire is noticeable worn. The back-plate is pressed inwards slightly and has a small oval tear towards one edge. The original inlay, probably glass or a gemstone such as garnet, is missing. Dimensions: Diameter 8 mm, thickness 3 mm. Discussion:&n…
Created on: Monday 16th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-DFC839
Object type: JEWELLERY FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
~~A gold composite jewellery fitting. The back plate is formed by an oval sheet with a twisted rope like border. Three circular sectioned wire loops are present on either side. These have been soldered to a collar made from a strip of gold, set at right angles, running around the inside of the rope border. This collar would have secured the original gem in place. The gem is now missing. This item shares similarities with items of Roman and Early Medieval period, for example: IOW-05E330 (2014 T586), PAS-D3A974 (2009 T103) and SWYOR-4637C5 (2010 T573). However the curators at the British…
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kidderminster Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D69F6A
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete gold ingot of probable 7th Century AD dating. The ingot is semi-circular, with flat front and back sides. The top of the ingot is rounded, with bevelled edges, and the lower edge is incomplete with a jagged edge. Faint hammer marks can be seen on the flat surfaces. Dimensions: Length: 10.4 mm Width: 11.1 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 3.5 g (54 grains) Discussion: The shape and style, with flattened front and back is suggestive of ingots of the 7th Century. Although it has not been tested using XRF analysis, from appearance and style, it is probably substantially prec…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7CD7F3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A small hoard consisting of one coin and one finger ring, of probable 17th Century AD dating (AD 1603 to AD 1625). Coin: A complete crown of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1621 to AD 1623, issued as part of the third coinage between AD 1619 and AD 1625. QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET reverse type depicting a square garnished shield. Mint of London. Thistle mintmark. North type 2120. Diameter: 37.0 mm. Thickness: 1.5 mm. Weight: 14.4 g. Ring: A complete gold finger ring. D shaped section. No decoration or inscription on external or internal s…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kettering area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-399670
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A total of 91 items were recorded of which 86 are early Medieval and, with three possible exceptions, probably relate to the hoard. The finds recorded consist of 38.85g of gold and 100.90g of silver, including the 79.13g cheek piece, 5004 . It must be recognised that these figures include both earth and garnets and will be reduced by cleaning and that the descriptions of the metal alloys are based only on visual examination, not analysis. The finds include a block of earth which appears to contain gold, 5091. The preliminary x radiographs suggest that this contains a single, folded, s…
Created on: Monday 26th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FD08D9
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
From the Treasure Report, Dr Julia Farley, British Museum: The hoard consists of three complete neck torcs and one bracelet. Torc 4 was initially found incomplete but the second half was found at a latter date and has been included below. 1. Complete gold torc with thistle-shaped terminals A gold torc with solid circular-section neck ring, expanding towards the terminals. The terminals are made in one piece with the neck ring, and are thistle-shaped. Each consists of a small 'bead', narrowing to a thinner waist, then flaring out to a wider trumpet-shaped terminal. There are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leekfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2232A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A gold mourning finger ring. It has traces of black enamelling on the exterior, in a probable floral pattern. An inscription is present on the internal surface, reading "Death is the waye to life". Next to the inscription on the internal surface is a maker's stamp with the initials TS in square cartouche. Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. D-shaped section with inscription on interior of band , which reads: Death is the waye to life. Maker's mark TS within rectangular cartouche. The fine floral scroll on the exterior, retaining much of the black enamel, is consist…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-734D14
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but bent gold posy finger ring of Late Post Medieval dating to the17th Century No trace of enamel is surviving on the exterior, which has been decorated on the exterior with double hearts flanked by love birds with foliage and flowers, including a pansy for 'thoughts'. The object would have been enamelled, tiny traces remain. Inscription on the inner surface: Loue euer or neuer There is a possible maker's mark in the form of a square shield containing what may be the letter m. See British Museum rings AF.1536, 1280 & 1246 for comparison of the maker's mark: AF.153…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E42E3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but misshapen gold finger ring, with domed oval red glass / paste inset intaglio. The intaglio was possibly engraved but due to damage caused by movement in the plough soil, any engraving is hard to determine. The finger ring has been decorated by a series of double circles, with annulets in the centre, joined together by a raised bar. The finger ring has an external diameter of 22.95mm, and an internal diameter of 17.53mm. The back of the hoop is 2.64mm wide and 0.83mm thick. The bezel is 13.93mm wide and 18.57mm long. The finger ring weighs 12.0 grams. A casting or …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'York', grid reference and parish protected.