Record ID: WMID-B8FE93
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 2, flat wing ends, Lower Severn Valley), Mackreth 2011, 2.b1. Plate 45. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, spring, wings and partial pin. The foot and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The brooch is decorated by two converging ribs. Roulet…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-B9A0A7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 2, flat wing ends, Lower Severn Valley), Mackreth 2011, 2.b2. Plate 45. Of Roman dating AD 43 to AD 150. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. The foot, spring, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The brooch is decorated b…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BA10D1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.b. Plate 46. Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. Traces of a vertical groove, decorating the bo…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BA4376
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type), Mackreth 2011, 4.k. Plate 48, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A semi circular ridge is present at the junction be…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CD10F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Transitional Type, Group 3.a, flat wing ends, Plate 45). Manufactured middle Severn Valley. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wings, bow, spring, catch plate bow and partial pin. The pin is incomplete, with the end missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top.…
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-3AF595
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete but slightly damaged, silver annual brooch, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1700). The brooch is sub circular in plan. The frame, now misshapen, is convex at the front and concave at the rear, with ridged edges. A circular perforation (hole) has been made in the frame for the pin. The pin is D shaped in cross section, flat on the underside and is attached with an incomplete folded loop. Three small sub rectangular cartouches are present on the upper surface of the pin. These are probably imitation maker's marks as no symbols are present within them. …
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-4DF081
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast two piece, probable dress hook (hooked tag / clasp), of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The clasp consists of a two piece, possibly three piece cast composite hooked clasp. The front piece is circular in plan, with a sheet metal fitting for a gemstone, now missing. Around the outside edge, is a two strand twisted silver wire ropework as decoration. The reverse is plain and undecorated. A sub rectangular separate sheet metal sharp hook is present, attached to the centre of the reverse. Two hooks would have originally been present, as an old break is …
Created on: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coleshill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-88DAA6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of tColchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands) cf. Macreth 2011, 4.c. of Roman dating (AD 80 o AD 120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The foot and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The catch plate is incomplete. The wings of the brooch are semi-circular, with circular end caps, with a hole for the spring. A rearward facing hook is present on the head of the brooch for the top of the spring. The front of the bow has been decorated with a series of incised vertical lines. A ridge is present at…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DEA514
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy circular trade weight, of Post Medieval or Modern date. It has two stamped marks on the top surface, a quartered shield of London (with sword in first quarter) and a ewer for the Founders' Company. File marks are present on the reverse. The shield of London was used from 1826. The weight measures 15.88 mm in diameter, 2.74 mm thick and weighs 2.7 g (0.10 oz). The weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 11th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2016
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Record ID: WMID-092343
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
All of the coins are Iron Age coins, specifically of the 'North Eastern' regional series that is often ascribed to the Corieltavi tribe. The coins comprise three basic types; the so-called "South Ferriby", "Domino" and "Kite" type staters. All were produced between about 40 BC and AD 20/30, at location(s) within the modern counties of Lincolnshire/North Lincolnshire. 1."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 4.57g; diameter: 21.0mm) 2."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.18g; diameter: 19.0mm) 3."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.21g; diameter: 18.2mm) 4."South…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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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Record ID: WMID-21A1E3
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy terret of simple type dating to the Late Iron Age, circa 300BC-AD100. Just under half of the object survives due to old breaks. The hoop of the terret is circular in section and originally the object would have been D-shaped in plan. The object terminates with the remains of the plate bar protruding from a collar which has two moulded bands of decoration. The hoop narrows from the collar as it curves round to the apex of the terret where it terminates with a break. The surface of the hoop is undecorated. The metal is worn with a mid green patina. Length…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-AB7400
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch, dating to AD75-175. About 50% of the brooch survives including the head, partial bow, partial spring and catchplate. The headloop and pin are missing due to old breaks. The head is ridged and trumpet-shaped. The axis bar and part of the spring is present. The lower bow has triple plain moulded grooves. The bow tapers to a point. On the inside of the bow is a verticle ridge which is the remnants of a catchplate. The brooch is a dark green colour with an uneven patina. Length: 33.16mm. Width: 12.53mm. Thickness: 14.73mm. Weight: 6.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-7EFF71
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head of the brooch only. The bow, catch plate, foot, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head of the brooch is sub circular in plan, and sub circular in section. Part of the spring recess is present on the reverse of the brooch, and the head is beginning to taper into the bow. The brooch fragment measures 11.19 mm in length, 9.11 mm wide and 7.75 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. The brooch is a dark gre…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-D1C241
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver spherical 'hawking' bell, of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The bell is formed of upper and lower hemispheres soldered or brazed together, in a raised join around the centre and decorated with a cable ornament. The upper hemisphere is plain with a silver loop soldered to the centre. The loop is formed of a D-shaped loop of silver attached to the bell. The lower hemisphere has a thin sound slot ending in small circular holes, running right across it. A pea (of uncertain material) is still present inside the bell. There is no evidence o…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burntwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D26B47
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt finger ring, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the finger ring is present, consisting of a small section of the hoop. It consists of a strip of silver with a rectangular section. Borders are present along the upper and lower edges, consisting of a double raised ridge. It is broken at each end. A stamped diamond pattern is present along the centre of the strip, between the borders. The inside surface is plain. No maker's mark is present. It measures 11.41 mm in length, 7.69 mm wide and 1.15 mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burntwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D2FF42
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast gold finger ring, probably dating to the 15th or 16th Century. The finger ring is sub circular in plan, and D shaped in section.The exterior of the band has been decorated with a repeating design consisting of a a four petalled flower within a diamond cartouche. A small incised cross is present at the centre of the flower design. Small crosses are present at the centre of the triangles separating each flower design. The interior of the band has an incised latin inscription, in lower case black letter script, reading: mens immota manet (translated: th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D4A143
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306 to AD 337), dating to the period AD 322 to AD 323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VO TIS XX, three stars above. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 197, no. 368 Diameter: 18.39 mm Thickness: 2.04 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FC2312
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
The copper-alloy core of a plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Severus Alexander dating to AD 224 (Reece period 11). P M TR P III COS P P reverse type depicting Pax standing left with branch and sceptre. As Mint of Rome. cf. RIC IV, p. 73, no. 40. There were three plated copies of this type in the Shapwick Hoard cf. p. 233, no. 1552 which indicates that this may have been a coin that was regularly copied. Diameter: 18.90 mm Thickness: 1.99 mm Weight: 2.3 g
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-00FC42
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy multiple motif strip bracelet, of Late Roman dating (3rd to 4th Centuries AD). Less than 25% of the bracelet is present. The bracelet fragment is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. Old, pre depositional breaks are present at each end. One end is square, the other is triangular. The triangular end would have originally continued into a small hook. The front of the bracelet has been decorated with a series of punched detail. A ring and dot detail is present at the hook end. Below this are four horizontal grooves, and below this are two…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2015
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Record ID: WMID-176378
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.l.a, flat wing ends type, enamelled bow,West Midlands). Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, wings and part of the foot. The spring, pin and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The catch plate is incomplete. The wings of the brooch are semi-circular, with circular end caps, with a hole for the spring. The rearward facing hook on the head of the brooch for the top of the spring, is missing but an old …
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7BFD00
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix, of 14th-century date. It has a conical handle with six irregular tapering sides. These terminate in a single moulded band, comprised of one horizontal rib, below a rounded loop. The suspension loop is complete, and has an internal diameter of 2.31 mm. No orientation marks are present around the base of the matrix. The die or seal face is sub circular, with a diameter of 18.76 mm. The die is complete and well cut. The central device is clear but quite stylised, and the letters are legible. The central device of the seal depicts a rampant q…
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9053B7
Object type: HANDAXE
Broad period: PALAEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete possible hand axe of possible Lower Palaeolithic dating (c. 480,000 BC -c. 130,000 BC). The hand axe is sub rectangular in plan. and sub oval in plan. Both front and back exhibit a central ridge, with possible diagonal ridges radiating out towards the edge. The hand axe has been severely weathered, with multiple little 'pock' marks present over the surface. This weathering makes it hard to determine whether it has been deliberately worked or whether it is natural. It has been made from a quartzite or similar stone. It measures 96.33 mm in length, 79.62 mm wide and 30.…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-24AB05
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of silver metal twisted into a spiral. One end of the piece of silver tapers to a point, the other is square ended, probably incomplete. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. Some vertical scratch marks are present on the interior. The probable finger ring is shiny light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Dimensions: It has an exterior diameter of 23.78 mm, an interior diameter of 18.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B4D4F5
Object type: TUMBREL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy trebuchet or tumbrel-type folding coin balance, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450). Approximately 25% of the tumbrel is present, consisting of half of the vertical arm casing / hinge. The balance arm is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. At one end of the frame is a terminal in the form of an animal's head, nostrils are represented by recessed circular depressions. The muzzle and head are clearly represented. It is a rectangular sectioned bar, its underside hollowed, links the terminal with the hinge mechanism by which the balance arm was artic…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6E9676
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands) type, of Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present. Only part of the bow and a partial wing are present; the rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The surviving wing of the brooch is semi-circular. The head of the bow is angular and hump like. An incomplete semi circular recess is present behind the wings, on the reverse of the brooch. This recess would have originally held the spring. No decoration is present on the bow. A ridge is present a…
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8C75C9
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy palstave fragment, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1600 BC to 1000 BC). Around 25% of the palstave is present, consisting of the butt of the axe. The fragment is rectangular with an H shaped cross section. Both front and reverse faces have raised flanges, which taper out towards the butt. No traces of decoration are visible. Air bubbles from the casting process are visible in the break. It measures 29.5 mm in length, 26.4 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick (including flanges), 6.0 mm thick (not including flanges). The butt is 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 23.1 g. The…
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2019
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Record ID: WMID-0077BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy dupondius or as of uncertain Antonine empress, dating to c. AD 138-80. Diameter: 29.8 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 16.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-064CC9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, Western Group, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 5.a3. Plate 49.. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, partial bow, both wings, partial spring and partial axis bar. The catchplate, foot and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow has been decorated with a triple vertical ridge. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow head is hump-like, and angula…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0672CE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, partial bow and both w ings. The spring, axis bar, foot, catchplate and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow has been decorated with a vertical ridge, with a flanking groove to eitehr side. A ridge is present at the shoulder between the bow and the wings. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cy…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: WMID-9670CE
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete flint plano-convex knife of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 1400 BC). Around 50% of the knife is present, the rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The knife is of a sub pointed oval shape, with a flattened end. It has a D shaped cross section. It is a mid grey colour, with minimal surface patination. It has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage. Retouch is present along both edges on the dorsal surface. A probable shouldered notch is present at the top of the knife, with retouch on the ventral side. The retouch can be classified as: short / …
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-97842C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5. b2, Western Group, flat wing ends type) of Roman date (AD 65-85). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch plate and foot missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The base of a rearward facing hook is present at the top of bow, this would have held part of the sprin…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-16BCEE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, West Midlands), cf. Mackreth 2011, 4.b. Plate 46d dating AD 80-120. Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with incomplete wings and bow. The spring, pin, catch plate and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with incomplete cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. this would have held part of the spring. No decoration is presen…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 11th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-16E259
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.d, pg. 73, Plate 47, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and partial wings. The spring, foot, pin and catch plate are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and rectangular in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with incomplete wings projecting from either side at the top. A rearward facing hook is located at the head of th…
Created on: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2AB6BC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Rally ID: 178 An incomplete Roman copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, Western Group, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 5.a2. Plate 49, no. 1575 dating to AD 75 - 175. The spring is missing, foot and part of the wing. The bow is decorated with a central ridge and two flanking grooves to either side. Rearward facing hook at top of bow. Length 23.8mm Width 27.4mm Thickness 12.9mm Weight 8.9g
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-D4418D
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver cufflink element, of Post Medieval (17th Century AD) dating. The disc is circular in plan with downward turned edges, now slightly bent out of shape in places. The upper surfaces are stamped from the reverse and the design consists of a clasped hand motif with sleeves showing, surmounted by a crown and with two small hearts with a pellet above each located below (Lewis form 1, type C). Soldered centrally on the reverse is a 'D' shaped silver loop. The cufflink has a diameter of 16.5 mm and is 4.3 mm thick (including the loop). The metal is 0.5 mm thick. The loo…
Created on: Thursday 2nd April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-BC4886
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy contemporary copy of an as of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to c. AD 41-54. Reverse: S C, Minerva advancing right with javelin and shield. For type, cf. RIC I (revised edition), p. 128, no. 100. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxiliary mints which operated at Lyons (Gaul) and in Spain. This example is a contemporary…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th December 2019
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Record ID: WMID-BC6755
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy sestertius of Claudius (AD 41-54), dating to AD 41-54 (Reece Period 2). Reverse: SPES AVGVSTA, Spes advancing left, holding flower and raising skirt. RIC I (revised edition), p. 128, no. 99 or p. 130, no. 115. Robert Kenyon, following on from the work by the French scholars P-A. Besombes and M. Bompaire (in Trésors Monétaires XXI, 2005), is working through the British examples of Claudian coinage recorded through the PAS assigning many so-called Claudian contemporary copies to Roman auxiliary mints which operated at Lyons (Gaul) and in Spain. This example is from t…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-4FF1A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-4.b, 4c, Plate 46. Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin, catch plate and foot missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The base of a rearward facing hook is present at the top of bow, this woul…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2016
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Record ID: WMID-F907B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy coin, probably a sestertius, probably of Commodus, dating to c. AD 180-92 (Reece Period 9). Reverse type unclear but possibly depicts two standing figures. Mint of Rome. The portrait does appear to be that of Commodus and the coin appears to have lost weight due to corrosion of the edge. Diameter: 26.7 mm Thickness: 3.7 mm Weight: 12.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2015
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