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Record ID: WMID-994029
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200).
The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing.
The head has semi-circular wings projecting on either side, with semi-circular wing caps. No spring is present in the recess.
The upper section of the bows is decorated with a double vertical row of rectangular cells. No trace of surviving enamel is visible. Below the cells the bow has a moulded ‘V’ shaped knop. Below this the bow then gradually tapers to a da…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F0E86E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible African coin of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900. Edges of the probable coin exhibit layers.
Obverse: Probable negro head facing left, hoop earring, hair tied back to the right.
Reverse: unclear.
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Thickness: 3.6 mm
Weight: 4.0 g.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F5DAA2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:
An incomplete silver annular buckle frame and chape. The pin is missing. The buckle frame is annular (circular) in shape with bevelled edges. The central bar is lower and recessed. No maker’s marks are present. The buckle plate or chape is sub triangular in shape, with a rounded apex. The chape has been made from a sheet of silver metal. It has been bent around the central bar and then pressed together. A domed headed stud is located at the end, riveted through the chape, helping to secure both sides of the chape together. The domed head stud has a diameter of 7.0 …
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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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
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This findspot is known as 'Leekfrith', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-7324D0
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable ingot of possible Bronze Age or later dating (2300 BC to 1500 AD).
The probable ingot is a pointed oval shape, with a flat lower side and a convex (domed) upper side. No faceting appears to be present around the edges. Multiple air bubbles or casting flaws are present.
It measures 88.0 mm in length, 34.3 mm wide and 9.1 mm thick. It weighs 127.1 g (4.48 oz).
The ingot is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. There are areas of bright green copper corrosion present, these areas should be monitored and the ingot stored in a sealed air…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-629B96
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy purse bar of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1450 to AD 1550).
Around 50% of the purse bar is present, with one arm and the central block present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.
The arm are oval, near circular in cross-section. Beginning at the block, the arm has a stylised animal head with open jaws. Now quite worn and difficult to see, these take the form of a short length of the bar that is thickened and widened, with a V-shaped notch on the top of each, separating and defining a brow and muzzle. The rest of the…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-436A3D
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy terret ring or harness fitting of the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period, dating from c. BC 150 - c. AD 100.
The ring is circular in plan and broadly circular in section. It is convex on the outside edge and flattened slightly on the inner edge. The ring is heavily abraded all over the surface, but abrasion is less on the inner edge. There is no further decoration on the surface of the object.
The object has an external diameter of 23.3 mm and an inner diameter of 11.3 mm. It has a thickness of 6.9 mm and the band is 5.5 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-261103
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy probable harness fitting or ring, of Late Iron Age or Early Roman dating (300 BC to 100 AD).
The probable ring is a crescentic shape in plan which tapers in width and depth towards the broken and abraded terminals. These breaks, if that is what they are, do not appear to be recent. The ring is oval in section and is at its thickest at the apex.
The ring measures 20.2 mm from the apex to the terminals, 23.0 mm wide, 7.7 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g.
The ring is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina.
The ring is probably a harness fitting which dates …
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-4E07EE
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A incomplete enamelled harness fitting of probable late Iron Age dating (100 BC to 100 AD).
The harness fitting is an irregular shape, almost comma shaped, with a rounded head and a squared tail. The upper surface is flat, with five panels of enamel decoration. The rounded head has three enamel panels, each a lentoid or pointed oval shape, creating a triskele shape between them. The remaining two panels of enamel are sub triangular in shape, continuing down the length of the 'comma' tail'. The edges are bevelled. The reverse of the tail has a curved recess …
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E8C9A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-86), first coinage ('long cross and stars' issue) dating c.1250-80, Type IV (Spink S5044), mint and moneyer uncertain. Ref: Spink 2003: 16.
The obverse and reverse of the coin are double struck which has affected the reading of the inscription, the reverse now illegible.
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Thickness: 1.0 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96A85
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub circular flat bronze weight or unidentified artefact of uncertain dating.
It is sub circular in shape, with a flat cross profile.
It measures 50.3 mm in length, 44.4 mm wide and 14.9 mm thick. It weighs 151.5 g.
The artefact is a mid to dark 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 surface detail.
At the time of recording, this artefact has not been identified to a specific form or function. It could be a weight, or possible bun ingot of Bronze Age dating.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EA4F92
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1600.
Around 50% of the button is present. The head is present, but the shank is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in section. It has a domed top with possible decoration, pitted dots. However the surface of the button is heavily worn and has been abraded so detail is difficult to see. The reverse of the button is flat and undecorated. The shank is incomplete and exhibits an old patinated break. The base has a diameter of 4.6 …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EA7CF9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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 circular in cross section. It consists of a straight piece, which flares outwards at the terminals and tapers inwards to form a waist at the centre . The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. The base of the foot is slightly abraded.
It measures 21.5 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EB0049
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable ferrule or possible scabbard chape, of uncertain dating.
The artefact is conical, hollow, with a blunt base and an open mouth. The mouth is now sub rectangular in shape. The sides of the artefact gradually taper down to the apex. The front and back of the artefact are flattened. A circular perforation (hole) is present on one side. This has been positioned approximately one third of the way down the length of the artefact. It has an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. No decoration is present on any side.
It measures 55.3 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide (at…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EC6F71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable vessel or tankard handle, of possible Late Iron Age to Roman dating (100 BC to 200 AD).
The probable tankard handle is rectangular in shape, with a flat cross section. Both ends exhibit an old patinated break. The strip curves upwards at one end. This end has been decorated with a pair of wide shallow grooves. The reverse is undecorated.
It measures 47.0 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.9 g.
The probable tankard handle is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has r…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1118
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400).
Around 50% of the pin is present, consisting only of the pin head. The shaft is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.
The pin head is globular. No signs of facetting on the head. No sign of a collar beneath it.
It has a diameter of 8.1 mm and a length of 10.7 mm. The remaining part of the shaft has a diameter of 1.8 mm. It weighs 2.0 g.
The pin head 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…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1FB6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400).
Around 50% of the pin is present, consisting only of the pin head. The shaft is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.
The pin head is globular. No signs of facetting on the head. No sign of a collar beneath it. The shaft has broken off at the base of the head. The break is patinated.
It has a diameter of 6.7 mm and a length of 8.2 mm. It weighs 1.1 g.
The pin head is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss o…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE3BFE
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron hobnail of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410).
The hobnail has a domed head, and curved shank. The shank tapers to a blunt point.
It measures 14.4 mm in length and the head has a diameter of 10.1 mm. It weighs 1.3 g.
The hobnail is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina.
The nails compare to other examples on the database including WAW-A15B19 discovered in Warwickshire. Here the record states that "Hob nails were used in Roman footwear (caligulae). Similar hobnails and the pattern which were created with them are illustrated in Manning (1995)…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE78D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete circular sectioned copper alloy rod, of uncertain dating.
The artefact has a circular cross section and consists of a cylinderical rod. The rod has been bent back on itself, forming an almost complete loop. One end is wider (5.5 mm) than the other (4.9) mm. Both ends are patinated. It is hard to tell if they are complete or broken.
If straightened, it would have a length of 92 mm. Currently it has a length of 42.5 mm, a width of 25.1 mm and is 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 14.0 g.
The artefact is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1239CA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable double looped buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700).
Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one corner. The buckle frame was probably trapezoidal in shape, with triangular corner knops.
It measures 23.0 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g.
The buckle frame fragment is a mid to dark grey 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 surface detail.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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