Record ID: WMID-E4A138
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable pilgrim or secular badge, of uncertain origin but probably of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Less than 25% of the probable badge is present. It consists of a tapering probably hollow cone in the centre, with several attachment sprues extending off it. The base terminates in a large crescentic base. It measures 36.0 mm in length, a maximum width of 16.2 mm and a maximum thickness of 6.0 mm. It weighs 9.4 g. The probable badge is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. No direct parallel has been found for this probab…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9C9161
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. Around 50% of the ampulla is present, consisting of the rounded base. The designs on both sides are unclear, with possibly a scallop shell on both sides. It measures 23.0 mm in length, 29.4 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g. The ampulla is a mid 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. Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy water, becoming …
Created on: Saturday 9th January 2021
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-C7AA4D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex. There is a oval hole through the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. The internal dimensions of the hole are 2.6 mm by 2.0 mm. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre. It measures 22.0 mm in height, a base diameter of 16.4 mm and 8.5 mm wide at the lug. It is 3.3 mm thick at…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-C44D63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, with an slightly offset central perforation (hole). This hole has an internal diameter of 9.3 mm. The spindle whorl has been decorated with pellets on the upper side and a zig zag or repeating chevrons on the lower side. It has a diameter of 27.6 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 51.0 g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9841C7
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy probable cross of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Three of the four cross arms are present. Each has a circular cross section. None of the surviving arms are complete. No decoration appears visible on any arm. It measures 34.1 mm in length, 25.5 mm wide and 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 17.1 g. The cross is an off white light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar lead or lead alloy crosses have been recorded on the PAS database, including: NLM-3385E0; LIN-224DC8; NLM-48A337; LIN-FF87E3; SWYOR-492174; SW…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-833C92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.1 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indicating a line bet…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-826A12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. It measures 18.6 mm in height, 18.6 mm diameter base and 7.7 mm diameter top. It weighs 32.9 g or 1.16 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have been rec…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-1AEE41
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, consisting of the lower half of the vessel. The top of the vessel is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, it has a sub-circular base and the sides of the neck (now misshapen) flare slightly towards the mouth which is ragged and incomplete. The loops are missing. A crown is present on the front, and a four petalled flower on a hatched background is present on the reverse. It measures 28.5 mm in length, 29.2 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weigh…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-F3A28F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc, It is sub rectangular in shape. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with a long cross design with a folded outside rim. The remains of an iron suspension loop is present running through the centre of the weight. The base is undecorated. It measures 50.4 mm in length, 42.7 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 219.7 g (7.75 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1FE712
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a possible hatched grid with a central pellet design (Powell type 7). The reverse has a folded rim and possible pellets (Powell type 28). The token has a diameter of 20.0 mm, and is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 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 a loss of most of the original surface detail. Lead tokens are a frequently…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-87ED62
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.4 MM wide. The upper face has been decorated with raised probable runic lettering or illegible latin lettering. The lower face is plain and undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 31.4 MM and is 7.8 MM thick. It weighs 40.4 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour,…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Saturday 28th December 2013
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Record ID: WMID-87CC91
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. One face has been decorated with double raised chevron lines. The other face has a row of raised pellets. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.8 mm. The whorl measures 27.3 mm in diameter, and 15.1 mm thick. It weighs 42.5 g. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Spindle whorls, as …
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C94A25
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. One face has been decorated with raised chevron lines, with pellets between. The other face has six raised pellets, with four raised lines in a heart shape between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set approximately centrally. It has a internal diameter of 10.6 mm. The whorl measures 27.8 mm in diameter, and 11.9 mm thick. It weighs 28.5 g. The whorl is of a light to…
Created on: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: WMID-26DC76
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy 'vesica' type seal matrix, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1250 to c. AD 1350). The seal matrix is a vesica shaped die (oval with pointed ends), with an complete tab handle, with a circular suspension hole. The hole has an internal diameter of 2.0 mm. The handle has a rectangular cross section. The handle is located at the top of the die. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The die depicts a possible wheat stalk, surrounded by the legend around the edge. The legend is hard to read. The legend probably reads as +S VICI MILICFIT. A cross pattee notes …
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-C5C727
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.84 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indicating a line betwe…
Created on: Friday 20th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 20th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D1A484
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD 1500). Approximately 90% of the ampulla is present, with the handles incomplete. In plan it is sub-drop shape with horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck. This horizontal edge of the ampulla appears to be crimped 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. One face is decorated with a s…
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2013
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Record ID: WMID-80A455
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts a fish facing right (Powell type 19). The reverse depicts two initials 'TL' (Powell type 2). The token has a diameter of 20.39 mm and 2.12 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods.
Created on: Thursday 18th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7FCC08
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. No distinct pattern can be seen on either the front or reverse of the token. Token has been pierced with a sub circular perforation. Internal diameter is 2.04 mm. The token has a diameter of 12.77 mm and 2.89 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage …
Created on: Thursday 18th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7FB957
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts hatching or a grid with 9 segments (Powell type 7). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 16.89 mm and 2.93 mm thick. It weighs 3.7 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Unifaced lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Med…
Created on: Thursday 18th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7FA856
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1600). The token is sub circular in plan. The obverse depicts a raised cross (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a diameter of 14.72 mm and 4.99 mm thick. It weighs 6.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Unifaced lead tokens are a frequently occurring find, with a variety of different designs. Tokens like this, were used as tallies or as replacement low denomination coinage during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods.
Created on: Thursday 18th July 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.