Record ID: WAW-468247
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled copper alloy (brass) circular coin weight, probably of William III (1694 - 1703) or Louis XIV (1643 - 1715). It is circular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has a diameter of 20.42mm and is 3.11mm thick. It weighs 6.8 grams. The surfaces are badly worn and abraded. It is possible to see a bust facing right on the obverse, and the remains of two numerals on the reverse. Those numerals appear to be 5 & 6. The weight is a dark green colour, with an even patina. The edges and surfaces exhibit signs of damage, probably sustained thr…
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-5B30E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 83 Roman coin: A struck / hammered copper alloy radiate, probably of Victorinus (269 - 271 AD), minted between 269 and 271 AD. The coin is incomplete, consisting of two fragments. Obverse: radiate head, facing right Obverse inscription: [ ] NIVS PF [ ] Reverse: standing figure, holding staff in right hand (Pietas Avg) Reverse inscription: [ ] A [ ] Diameter: 23mm (taken from image) Coin was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fosse Way Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-C39A23
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cuboid shape, with an irregular break at the top, and solid foot at the bottom. The base is abraded and rough, probably from being dragged across the hearth floor whilst in use. It is a dark green colour. Areas of the original surface are covered by a black layer, probably the remnants of soot from being used i…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2016
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Record ID: WAW-C4BD23
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and square in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, expanding outwards at the top into a flared, sloping sub rectangular surface. This area is likely to be the remnants of the junction between the leg and the body of the vessel. A small ridge is present at the junction on the exterior surface. An old break is present at the base. It is a dark green colour. Areas of the …
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-C4F6A2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, with a ridge running vertically down the interior surface. The foot / leg demonstrates anterior / posterior curvature, with the top and base curving inwards and the mid section curving outwards. The top consists of a sub rectangular surface, with a raised point in the centre, which is probably the remains of a rivet to a…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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Record ID: WAW-C83EC1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth, whereas the exterior is rough, with frequent small horizontal lines / ridges present. The rim type is that of a rounded type with an internal lip. The fragment has broken at the shoulder of the vessel, where the rim begins to turn outwards, which is known to be a weak point. A casting seam is present on the internal su…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-C858B6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth, whereas a subtle ridge is present running vertically on the exterior. A short section of rim is present at the top of the fragment and is of the rounded rim type. Not enough is present to estimate the original diameter, however the size and profile would suggest that it came from a large posnet or cauldron (See Fig 1 in But…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th 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
No spatial data available.

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-DBECC7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but possibly Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (1400 - 1800 AD). The casting waste fragment consists of a sub rectangular sheet, with uneven, almost bubbly surfaces. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Two edges are smooth and unabraded, indicative of a fairly recent break. It is a mid grey colour, with a couple of areas which display a distinctive shiny sheer to it. This shiny sheer is suggestive that the copper alloy has a high tin content. The weight of the fragment is suggestive that lead …
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-DCEA97
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section. The suspension loop is broken. Two raised ridges (collars) are present just below the suspension loop on the handle. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use. The die depicts four leaves arranged in an quatrefoil design, surrounded by the legend around the edge. The legend is not easily legible. The seal matrix is a dark gree…
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-DDD373
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (1200 to 1400 AD). The matrix fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. Approximately a quarter of the device survives, and consists of several letters of the inscription running clockwise around the edge of the device, surrounding the central design. The surviving part of the design consists of a lower curled petal, probably the lower leaf of a fleur de lys / lis. It is possible to read the letter D as part of the inscription. The back of the matrix is plain and undecorated. …
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-826CB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
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 between 1561 and 1582. Due to the wear, the initial marks are illegible and no date can be read above the shield. The coin has been folded twice to form a love token. Diameter: 19.00mm Thickness: 0.76mm Weight: 1.1 grams.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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Record ID: WAW-97AA75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver penny, probably of Henry VI (first reign 1422 - 1461), Rosette-Mascle issue, minted between 1427 and 1430 in York. Diameter: 17.21mm Thickness: 0.62mm Weight: 0.8 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Sunday 19th March 2017
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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-97F621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete but worn struck / hammered silver halfpenny from the second coinage of Edward I (1272 - 1307), minted between 1279 and 1302 in the Irish mint of Waterford (Class 1b). Diameter: 14.79mm Thickness: 0.59mm Weight: 0.6 grams.
Created on: Friday 21st January 2011
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2011
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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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