Record ID: LVPL-F817B5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe bowl from a toy whistle, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (1800 to 1900 AD). The pipe bowl is incomplete, missing parts of the sides. The pipe bowl has a pointed base. The sides of the pipe bowl have been decorated. This decoration comprises a line made of joining arches, running around the bowl at its mid point. Below the line, is a regularly spaced pattern of raised pellets. Above the line, the bowl is smooth, apart from a row of dots placed in the gaps of the line of arches. The pipe bowl is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2012
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Record ID: WMID-18CF5B
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy or tin alloy end cap from a whistle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the whistle is present, consisting only of the end cap. The rest of the whistle is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The end cap is flattened, originally it would have been circular in shape. A suspension loop has been set at right angles to the body of the whistle. It has a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. The whistle end cap measures 21.8 mm in length, 19.6 mm wide and 5.8 mm thick. It weighs 2.7 g. The whistle is a light to mid …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C97536
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy end cap from a whistle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). Around 25% of the whistle is present, consisting only of the end cap. The rest of the whistle is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The end cap was originally circular in shape, but is now slightly flattened. Two small circles are present on either side of the body at the wide open end. The lower edges are damaged. A suspension loop has been set at right angles to the body of the whistle. It has a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. The whistle end cap meas…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-6532C6
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy (pewter) pipe bowl from a toy whistle, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (1800 to 1900 AD). The pipe bowl is incomplete, missing parts of the sides. The pipe bowl has a pointed base. The lower part of the bowl has a textured background comprising very small dots (like orange peel), on top of this are a series of larger relief moulded pellets. The upper part of the bowl is plain and the band between the textured lower section is made up of a scallop line above which is a single row of relief moulded pellets. It measures 28.1 mm tall, 26.0 mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-063646
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver, probable huntsman's whistle, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to early 17th Century AD). Approximately 25% of the whistle is present, consisting of part of the central tubular section (now pressed flat) and the suspension loop. The central section has been made from a piece of silver sheet, with impressed decoration. The section has been soldered lengthways, with the suspension loop added afterwards and soldered in place. The decoration consists of an interlocked cable design with pellets in between. It measures 17.05 mm in length, 14.28 mm wide and 3.68 m…
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Droitwich Spa', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A87C57
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone of unknown date. The whetstone or hone is formed from a very fine grained sedimentary, mica rich sandstone or siltstone. It is a light grey colour. It is sub-rectangular in shape, with tapering sides. The cross-section is sub-rectangular. Five sides are finely smoothed, with one edge demonstrating a rough fracture. It measures 48.03mm long, 67.76mm wide and maximum thickness is 27.73mm. The minimum thickness is 11.70mm. It weighs 102.7 grams. Whetstones or hones are hard to date due to the fact that as it is a function artefact, shapes or styles do not tend to …
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brailes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-69F813
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone or hone, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). The whetstone is sub rectangular in plan, and triangular in section. It has been made from a fine grained sedimentary sandstone or siltstone. An old diagonal break along the length is present on the reverse, giving the whetstone fragment the triangular shape. A figure of eight shaped perforation is present at the top, indicating that it had been created by the use of a drill on either side. The top of the whetstone has been bevelled on either side, to create a blunt top. The…
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-02C496
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Stoke-on-Trent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete dolorite whetstone, of uncertain dating but probably Neolithic to Modern (3,300 BC to AD 1900). Top and bottom of the whetstone are pointed oval shapes, whereas the sides are more boat shaped, with one end taller than the other. The upper surface of the whetstone is an elognated pointed oval shape, with a sloping surface. Polishing is present on the surface, along with multiple parallel striations. Small lateral grooves or scratches are present, which are later than the polishing activity. The sides have been smoothed off but toolmarks are present, mainly along the low…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-33A024
Object type: WHEEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked stone hub probably from a toy wheel, probably of Post Medieval to Modern dating (16th to 19th Centuries AD). The hub is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. It has been made from a fine grained mica rich sandstone. It has a central drilled perforation (hole) through the centre of the object, with an internal diameter of 6.19mm. There are a total of eight drilled impressions, regularly spaced around the edge of the object. It has been suggested that these would have been the sockets for the spokes of the wheel. The internal diameter of these impres…
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
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Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WAW-A7F058
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four (4) complete cast spherical lead alloy probable weights or possible shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. has a diameter of 18.67mm and weighs 26.7 grams. (TGid: 5) 2. has a diameter of 22.05mm and weighs 55.9 grams. (TGid: 3) 3. has a diameter of 22.8mm and weighs 60.6 grams. (TGid: 20) 4. has a diameter of 25.28mm and weighs 74 grams. (TGid: 11) All four exhibit a vertical perforation, from top to bottom, suggesting that their primary function was initially as a weight, but as they were found in proximity to several other probable lead shot, then a secondar…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Saturday 10th June 2017
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Record ID: WAW-633B33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is oval in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has an internal diameter of 3.86mm. The base of the weight is oval in plan, and exhibits an irregular oval concavity. The surface of the we…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Saturday 26th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBFE12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is an irregular cone in plan, and triangular in profile / cross section. A length of thick iron wire has been inserted into the top of the weight (the flat surface of the cone), probably as a method of suspension. Iron corrosion products present have obscured the original shape of the probable suspension loop. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 22.99mm tall, and has a diameter of 20.90mm at the to…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-ED9720
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1300 to 1800 AD). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. It has been formed from rolling up a small sheet of lead. The seam is present running along the length of the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 35.94mm long, is 16.15mm wide and 14.13mm thick. The sheet of lead alloy is…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C55940
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has been incompletely perforated The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with facetted sides. The surface of the weight is rough and und…
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-045791
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single cast sub oval shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 5.03 mm. It measures 23.86mm length and 12.81mm diameter. It weighs 17.9 grams. It is a dark grey colour, with an even patina across the surface. It has suffered a minor degree of abrasion, with plough roll scars being present on the surface.
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: WAW-052F75
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy line weight of Roman to Post Medieval date (1st to 17th Centuries AD). The weight is spherical in shape. The central hole is broadly circular and is positioned centrally. The internal diameter measures 6.36mm. There is the remnants of the casting spike as a small raised knop on one side. The weight measures 14.09mm in length and has a diameter of 16.23mm. It weighs 16.7 grams. It is mid to light grey colour, with an even patina. It has signs of being abraded and rolled in the plough soil. This type of weight has been in use fo…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: WAW-691544
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable late Medieval or Post Medieval date (1350 - 1700). The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular shaped (conical) in cross section. The exterior surface is uneven and abraded; there is no evidence of cast or applied decoration. An irregular cast hole is present at the top of the weight. The ends of an iron rod are present half way down the sides, this would have presumably aided suspension. The base of the weight is irregular, with the remains of a stamped impression, with a crown above and two suns below. The weight is …
Created on: Thursday 26th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: LVPL-CD3D73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is an irregular cylinder in plan, and sub circular in profile / cross section. The base exhibits slight flattening. A length of thick iron wire has been inserted into the weight, probably as a method of suspension. Iron corrosion products present have obscured the original shape of the probable suspension loop but it appears to be incomplete. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 23.77mm tall, an…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 12th April 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DD00C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). A suspension hole has been located off centre, at the top of the weight and has been incompletely perforated The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with facetted sides. The surface of the weight is rough and undecorated. The weight measures 14.67mm tall, 12.63mm diameter at the base, 9.60mm di…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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