Record ID: WMID-C75A60
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete square piece of sheet copper alloy, of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The artefact consists of a thin square sheet of copper alloy with two circular perforations, located in parallel corners on the same side. These perforations still contain the remains of copper alloy circular sectioned rivets. No decoration appears to be present on either side of the sheet of copper alloy. The diagonal edge is incomplete, the rest are complete. It measures 15.9 mm in length, 16.3 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. The copper alloy sheet is 0.6 mm thick and t…
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-6B7EA8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy openwork artefact, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly either Early Medieval or Post Medieval in dating. The artefact is sub rectangular in shape and flat. Decoration is only present on the front of the artefact, the reverse is undecorated. The decoration is openwork, consisting of two strand interlocked in a knot style design. Both ends are incomplete. One side consists of a rectangular bar which could have been part of the attachment. The other end would have continued with the openwork decoration. It measures 25.8 mm in length, 10.7 mm wi…
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd January 2015
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Record ID: WMID-A04D6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete illegible silver coin, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman. Both the obverse and reverse types are heavily worn and illegible.The coin has been burnt and folded in half. XRF analysis using a handheld XRF device has indicated that the coin has been made from a silver and copper alloy, with trace amounts of lead and iron present. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D4DB67
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete mid blue translucent annular glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The bead is made out of a translucent dark blue glass. It is circular in plan. It has convex sides, with the ends flattened, almost an oblate form. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 3.33 mm. The bead has a diameter of 8.50 mm, and is 4.52 mm thick. It weighs 0.4 grams. Dr Birgitta Hoffmann (Liverpool University) comments: While these beads are quite common both in the Roman and Early…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2797B8
Object type: DIE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy die, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). The die is cuboid in shape, with six sides. The spots have been drilled in a regular manner, with pips (dots) on opposing faces adding up to a total of seven (7). The die measures 12.49 mm in length, 12.78 mm wide and 11.86 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 grams. The die is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Potter (1992) identified sixteen variations in the numerical layout of regular dice, this example is variant 8. Variant 16 is the most popular noted from archaeological contexts…
Created on: Friday 26th July 2013
Last updated: Friday 26th July 2013
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Record ID: WMID-A4D725
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified probable silver artefact of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is sub oval in plan, and oval in section. One surface has a raised sub oval area. Edges are incomplete and exhibit breaks, suggesting it was part of a larger object. It measures 36.22 mm in length, 25.26 mm wide and 9.42 mm thick. It weighs 46.8 g (1.65 oz). The artefact is a mid to dark grey colour, and an even surface. It is probably made from silver, but weight and colouring is suggestive that it may be a heavily leaded copper alloy. XRF analysis of the artefact could not be carried out at…
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-D5B8F8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable bead, of unknown dating (200 BC to AD 1800). The bead is biconvex in shape, with a wide oval central perforation. The external is undecorated. It has a maximum diameter of 15.7 mm and a minimum of 13.3 mm. It is 8.4 mm thick. The central perforation measures 7.3 mm long by 4.3 mm wide. It weighs 5.2 g. The bead is a 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. Simple copper alloy beads of this type are hard to date w…
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-E8FD36
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable pendant, of unknown dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The pendant is sub circular in shape and D shaped in cross section. The front is domed. A circular perforation is present at the top, which probably acted as a suspension loop. It has an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The front of the pendant has been decorated with a series of raised lines. A circular border, with regular diagonal lines is present around the edge. The design at the centre of the pendant is hard to determine, possibly figurative. The reverse is flat and…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-7CD491
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably medieval - modern ( AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single cast square shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 6.7 mm. It measures 30.3 mm in length and has a diameter of 22.3 mm. It weighs 70.7 g (2.49 oz). 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 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BAF915
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square piece of sheet copper alloy, of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The artefact consists of a thin square sheet of copper alloy with two circular perforations, located in opposite corners. These perforations have an internal diameter of 1.4 mm. Bevelling of the edges of the holes on one side of the copper alloy indicate that they were made by drilling through from one side. No decoration appears to be present on either side of the sheet of copper alloy. The edges appear to be complete and not broken. It measures 13.9 mm in length, 14.…
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-0CB2F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, probable weight, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight consists of two sub circular ends, with a recessed centre. It broadly resembles a dumb-bell or yo yo shape. The recess between the two ends measures 6.5 mm wide and 5.9 mm deep. It has a diameter of 38.5 mm and is 26.0 mm thick. It weighs 208 g (7.3 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. No parallels to this weight have been found at the time of recording. It is considered to be possibly Roman, due to association with other finds …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B7D627
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy probable weight, of uncertain dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The weight is square in shape, with a drilled central perforation. The hole has been drilled from both sides. It has an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. Both sides have inscribed decoration, both consisting of a quarter square. One side has triangles with a vertical line through in each quarter. The other side has a voided cross in the centre, with a single diagonal line in each quarter. It measures 26.1 mm in length, 27.7 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 25.6 g (0…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1735D9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, uncertain artefact (possibly a biconical sword pommel or a steelyard weight) of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The possible sword pommel consists of a biconical lead or lead alloy weight, with a rectangular perforation at one end and an small circular perforation at the other. Both perforations are located centrally, and contain either a compacted soil or possible iron rod. It measures 24.8 mm in length, with a maximum diameter of 31.0 mm. It weighs 115.9 g (4.09 oz). The possible sword pommel is an off white colour, with an …
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C31B1B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, possible vat or tank, of uncertain dating but possibly Early Medieval (AD 750 to AD 1000). Around 50% of the vat or tank is present. None of the sides are complete. The base is incomplete with several holes and repair marks. The base now has a ripple effect, due to being found on a cobbled stream bed. No decoration appears to be present on either side. The rim was folded but now not attached to the main body of the tank. It has a diameter of 110cm (with a max length of 48 cm, and a max width of 28cm). The sides are 1.9 mm thick. None of the side…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
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Record ID: WMID-C05CEC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal of diameter 9.7 mm. It measures 29.9 mm in length and has a diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 107.5 g (3.79 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface.
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 26th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-2C8560
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sheet copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating. The object has been made from a piece of sub rectangular sheet copper alloy metal. One of the long edges has been folded over, possibly to enclose leather or a strap. The space between is 2.8 mm wide. The other long edge has nine circular holes, irregularly spaced, spread along the its length. The holes have an internal diameter of 1.6 mm. No decoration is present on either side. It measures 50.6 mm in length, 19.4 mm wide and 5.5 mm thick. The sheet copper alloy is 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 9.0 g. The objec…
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-A7BEBB
Object type: PIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy circular pin head, of possible Roman to Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1600). The shaft of the pin is circular in cross ection, with a globular head. No collar is present underneath the head. The pin head has a diameter of 14.5 mm and it measures 15.6 mm in length. It weighs 9.7 g. The pin head 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.
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th July 2014
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Record ID: WMID-636955
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.5 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.9 mm and is 11.1 mm thick. It weighs 35.2 g (1.24 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an eve…
Created on: Wednesday 16th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-16E8B0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The probable vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub triangular in cross section. The foot / leg is flat on one surface, and curved on the other. A concave surface is present at the top of the leg, this is the remains of the inside of the cauldron or cooking vessel. It measures 25.4 mm in length, 33.0 mm wide and 23.2 mm thick. It weighs 63.8 grams. The probable vessel foot / leg is predominantely a mid green colour,…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1717B4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 5.4 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.5 mm thick. It weighs 40.1 g (1.41 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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