Record ID: WMID-058512
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The lead flask is rounded with a tall sub-rectangular flaring neck and retains the stubs of an attachment loop on left and right hand sides. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. Both faces have cast raised line decoration, oen side has a crown above a cross hatched heart. The other side is unclear. The mouth of the ampulla has been flattened. The base of the ampulla has been ripped open slightly. The objec…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-054C41
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. It has a length of 29.4 mm, a width of 29.6 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 20.0 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 a souvenir of a pilgrimage; the…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7328EF
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. The lead flask is rounded with a tall sub-rectangular flaring neck and retains the stubs of an attachment loop on the left side. The right hand side attachment loop has been folded over. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. Both faces have cast raised line decoration, exact details are hard to determine. The mouth of the ampulla has been flattened. The object measures 50.5 mm in length and i…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-31976F
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla, of medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD 1500). It is sub rectangular in shape, with an incomplet horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck, and circular body. This horizontal edge of the ampulla appears to be pushed together. Decoration is faintly present on both sides. The obverse is undistinct but has a cross hatched background, and the reverse depicts a large leaf design inside cross hatching. A casting ridge is present around the sides of the ampulla. The ampulla measures 51.9 mm in length, 29.3 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CF6B5F
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy ampulla of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1500). The ampulla consists of a square shaped neck, with a flat circular shaped base. The neck has been squashed closed. The two attachment loops are present at the shoulder between the neck and the base. The design on the front of the ampulla is a pointed oval design, and on the back an eight petalled flower. It measures 46.7 mm in length, a maximum width of 23.9 mm and is 8.5 m thick. It weighs 23.6 g. Spencer (1990) suggests that ampullae were used to contain holy water, as a souvenir of a pilgrimage an…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-E7F85D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1500). The ampulla consists of a square shaped neck, with a flat circular shaped base. The neck has an open square shaped hole at the top. Internal dimensions of the neck are 8.0 mm by 5.4 mm. The ampulla is 40.7 mm deep. The two attachment loops are present at the shoulder between the neck and the base and have been squashed against the neck of the vessel. The design on the front of the ampulla is a quartered shield design, with a pellet in each quarter. A vertical line is …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8D4229
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy costrel-shaped ampulla of Medieval dating (Mid 13th to 14th Centuries AD). The ampulla takes the shape of a cylindrical costrel. It has a cylindrical ribbed body, with circular ends. Crosshatching is visible between each of the ribs. The neck is located centrally, with only one of two angular suspension handles surviving. One end bears an eight petalled flower, within a circular border. A piercing is present on one side, probably using a knife, this would have been done to release the holy water. It measures 37.8 mm in length, 39.3 mm wide and 20.6 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0D95DC
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla, of medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD 1500). It is sub rectangular in shape, with a horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck, and circular body. This horizontal edge of the ampulla appears to be crimped together. Two semi circular handles are present at the neck of the vessel. Decoration is faintly present on one side, with a wreath enclosing an uncertain design. Both faces of the ampulla have been altered with an inscribed cross, almost obliterating the original design. A casting seam is present around the sides of the ampulla. …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CEAEB2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD1500). 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 scallop shell is present on the front, and a fleur de lys or lis is present on the reverse. It measures 34.8 mm in length, 28.5 mm wide and 8.0 mm thick. It weighs 21.8 g. The am…
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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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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