Record ID: WMID-3F8D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Post Medieval, half groat, Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), Third coinage (AD 1592 to AD 1595), issued between AD 1584 to AD 1586, Mint: London. Mintmark: Escallop. North type 2016. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-62A07D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp (or jaws harp), of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1700 AD). In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete, but slightly bent. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, still containing the remnants of the iron tongue. The jews harp is dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. T…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DA4A5F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a raised long cross, with outward facing semi circles in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. A rectangular piercing is present, located just off the centre, at 5 o'clock on the obverse. The token has a diameter of 23.5 mm, and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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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: WMID-795444
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, with incomplete handles and top. It is sub rectangular in shape, with a horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck. This horizontal edge of the ampulla has been pushed together. Just below the upper edge the neck of the ampulla is slightly waisted with the remains of a lug on both sides. The ampulla is slightly bulbous, but the surface is undulating due to damage, and has a slightly bevelled edge around the lower edge. The original designs are difficu…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: WAW-745664
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (1690 - 1720). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan, and the frame is D-shaped in cross section. In profile, the frame is slightly bowed. Only the buckle frame is present, the drilled spindle and the chape are no longer present. Two drilled holes, for the spindle, are present located centrally on the long axis of the frame. These holes are filled with iron corrosion products, which are probably the remnants of the iron spindle. The buckle frame is of an ornate symmetrical f…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-750058
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single loop buckle frame, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval Dating (c.1500 - 1650 AD). The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan, and the frame is D-shaped in cross section. In profile, the frame is flat. Only the buckle frame is present, in a single loop style, the pin and buckle plate are no longer present. It consists of a rounded outside edge, with an engraved curvilinear pin rest on the inside edge. It has a narrowed and recessed strap bar, with expanded, splayed feet at either end. The buckle frame is a dark green colour, with l…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-2F4D61
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (1 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have a cast rim along the edge (approx 3.8mm thick), with a similar rim around the inner edge. The upper face has been decorated with alternating diagonal ribs, in an approximate 'sun burst' style. The lower face has a mix of decoration. Several raised pellets are present on one half of the whorl, and on the other half, faint diagonal ribs. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-32AC77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy D shaped buckle frame, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). It is D-shaped in plan, and the frame exhibits a D-shape cross section, with the curve on the internal surface. The pin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. There is no evidence of a pin rest on the curved part of the frame. It measures 15.70mm in length, 21.66mm wide and 3.59mm thick. It weighs 2.5 grams. The buckle frame is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The patina has been damaged in a couple of areas, probably due to movement …
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-332086
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast circular copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). The pendant is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. Originally it was probably of an circular shape (although it could have been shield shaped), with an integrally cast suspension loop at the top of the pendant. The loop is incomplete, having been broken across the shank. The front appears to have traces of a red (gules) enamel, set within a square background. The square possibly contains a beast walking left on all fours (passant). The back is pl…
Created on: Tuesday 4th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-447E50
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar of uncertain dating, but possibly Medieval in origin (12th to 15th Centuries AD). The bar is sub rectangular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. It exhibits five double ridges (bands) equally spaced down the length of the bar. Each single ridge is approximately 1.8mm wide. The base of the bar looks intact and consists of a rounded end, whereas the top is broken across the width, exhibiting an old break with a rectangular cross section. It measures 39.11mm in length, 8.98mm wide and 5.78mm thick. It weighs 7.6 gram…
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-496181
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded cast bronze un-looped palstave with central rib below the stop ridge and raised flange facets of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 - 1100 BC). The palstave measures 148.24mm in length, maximum surviving blade width is 52.95mm, socket width is 27.37mm and it is 23.41mm thick. It weighs 357 grams. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan with convex expanding sides and a probable convex blade edge. The cutting edge has been lost. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being in front of the stop ridge. The surviving blade le…
Created on: Wednesday 5th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-D85E02
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rotary key, of probable Medieval dating (c.1270 - c.1350). The key consists of the loop (bow) and part of the shank. The bit is missing, being broken off in antiquity. The loop is circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. It is joined to the shank by a raised collar. The shank is rectangular in plan, and circular in cross section, being formed of a hollow cylinder. The key measures 33.35mm in length, 15.61mm tall and 4.83mm thick. The internal diameter of the loop is 8.78mm. It weighs 4.4 grams. The key is a dark green colour…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-D97948
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD). The mount is oval in plan, and domed in cross section. The front face is convex and undecorated. The surface may been burnished or polished in lines. The reverse is concave. A small square sectioned spike projects from the centre of the reverse side. This attachment spike is incomplete, and has broken relatively close to the main body of the mount. The mount is predominately a mid to dark green colour. An even surface patina survives over the majority of the artefact, a…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-DA8070
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1700 AD). The mount consists of two parts: the bar mount and the pendent loop / ring. The bar mount is U squared in cross section, as it folds back on itself. The front of the mount consists of a square with the projecting loop at the base. The reverse consists of the loop folded back to a triangular point, fixed to the front of the mount, with an integral rivet, projecting from the back of the square front. Between the two parts of the mount, part of the leathe…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-967678
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver threepence from the second coinage of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted in 1564. Diameter: 19.41mm Thickness: 0.71mm Weight: 1.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Record ID: WAW-983F31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny of Edward II (1307-1327), minted between 1307 and 1327 in the Durham mint. Class 11b - 15. Diameter: 18.94mm Thickness: 0.62mm Weight: 1.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-997701
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), minted between 1279 and 1307 in the London Mint, probably class 3g. Diameter: 18.58mm Thickness: 0.68mm Weight: 1.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-99C7E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny of Edward I (1272 - 1307), minted between 1279 and 1307 in the London Mint, probably class 8. Diameter: 18.75mm Thickness: 0.64mm Weight: 1.2 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-968882
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The seal matrix consists of a circular engraved device and an integrally cast square section shank. The shank gradually tapers to a point. The device consists of either a beaded or rope like border around the edge, with a large crown in the centre, and the name CONWAY beneath. The device appears quite crude and handmade. The back of the device exhibits a number of small file marks, probably to smooth or polish the surface after casting. The square sectioned sh…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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