Record ID: WMID-23F776
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 13.9 mm in length, 20.7 mm wide and 20.7 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green 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 …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-23DBAA
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 14.8 mm in length, 17.8 mm wide and 13.3 mm thick. It weighs 6.2 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origi…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5A1095
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete piece of copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating but probably Medieval in dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The piece of copper alloy probable casting waste is of irregular size and shape but bears a resemblence to that of a thoracic vertebra spinous process. A long sub triangular projection, with uneven rounded edges, extends from the back of a hollow plate. The hollow plate is sub rectangular in shape, with a central circular void. Radiating diagonal ridges extend from this hole. It measures 27.7 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.1 …
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2020
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Record ID: WMID-0A0F8A
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete casting wells or jets of probable Roman and later dating (AD 43 to AD 1700). Both casting wells are of a similar shape. They have an almost conical top tapering downwards into a flat sub rectangular section. This section is uneven with some area thicker than others. The top of each well is concave with an uneven surface. The first well measures 79.2 mm in length, maximum width of 41.8 mm, maximum thickness of 27.5 mm and a minimum thickness of 2.8 mm. It weighs 139.6 g. The second well measures 69.9 mm in length, 51.7 mm maximum width, maximum thickness of 30.3…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-EA8743
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from lead casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 19.4 mm in length, 28.2 mm wide and 22.4 mm thick. It weighs 35.7 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green 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. This find is proba…
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-083361
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 39.0 mm in length, 37.3 mm wide and 30.9 mm thick. It weighs 85.3 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green 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. This find is pro…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 6th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-0AA5B2
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (2350 BC to AD 1800). The casting jet is conical in shape. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge, and a concaved surface. Below this, the jet narrows to a point, with slightly facetted sides. It measures 14.2 mm in length, 26.7 mm wide and 21.0 mm thick. It weighs 28.5 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green 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.
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-84F1E5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, zoomorphic (bird) possible die stamp or probable casting spillage, of possible Early Medieval dating (AD 410 - AD 1066). The probable casting spillage is irregular in plan, and rectangular in section. The front has a raised design, consisting of a bird standing on two legs, with the head and beak to the left side of the body, and tail outstretched behind. Feathers are depicted by several curvilinear lines. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It measures 24.48 mm in length, 34.08 mm wide and 4.76 mm thick. It weighs 17.6 g. The probable casting…
Created on: Tuesday 17th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th January 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6FC5D3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is sub oval in plan and section. The upper surface is smooth, whereas the lower surface is pitted. It measures 22.76 mm in length, 12.17 mm wide and 7.15 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. It is a mid to dark grey / silver colour, with an even surface patina. As the fragment is undiagnostic of date and function, it can not be proved that it is older than 300 years old, and is therefore not classified under the requirements of the Treasure Act 19…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-88B162
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (AD 43 to AD 1650). The casting jet is sub triangular in plan and section. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge. The surface is covered with air bubbles. Beneath this oval surface, the casting jet narrows to a rectangular strip. It measures 19.11 mm in length, 29.32 mm wide and 16.02 mm thick. It weighs 20.2 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-3D07A7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is irregular in plan and section. It measures 25.15 mm in length, 13.47 mm wide and 9.28 mm thick. It weighs 8.5 g. The finder initially identified this item as 'hack silver', however due to the appearance of solidified molten runs, it is more likely to be casting waste than 'hack silver'. The metal is believed to be silver, but XRF testing refused to confirm as it could not focus on the artefact. Barry Ager (British Museum) has stated …
Created on: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-DEA6C0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy, probable casting waste, of uncertain dating (2150 BC to 1700 AD). However, due to the lack of context and continuation of casting styles, this fragment could be dated from the Bronze Age through to the Post Medieval Period (c.2150 BC - 1700 AD). The fragment is irregular in plan and cross section. It has an irregular, rough surface. It is a mid to dark green colour. An even patina covers the surface. It measures 49.21mm in length, 40.37mm wide and 6.65mm thick. It weighs 16.1 grams. In appearance, the fragment does display some similar…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DCFBA8
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating (Roman to Post Medieval). It is sub triangular in plan. A vertical ridge is present on the back similar to a brooch catchplate. Length: 23.16mm Width: 10.02mm Thickness: 7.91mm Weight: 3.8 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DCC108
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (43 to 1700 AD). The top exhibits circular grooves / ridges. The base is expanded and has raised tips. Length: 21.91mm Width: 10.71mm Thickness: 9.02mm Weight: 5.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DCA3E0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable copper alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (43 to 1700 AD). Length: 20.90mm Width: 15.09mm Thickness: 6.76mm Weight: 8.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-9AA4C0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of lead alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but possibly Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (1400 - 1800 AD). The casting waste fragment consists is sub circular in plan, with uneven, almost bubbly surfaces. It is sub rectangular in cross section. The upper surface exhibits a large number of casting flaws or air bubbles. The lower surface is flat, and has a faint spiral design. It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 28.03mm in length, 27.22mm wide and 8.01mm thick. It weighs 14.1 grams. Fragments of casting waste like …
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4FE548
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) pieces of copper alloy industrial or casting waste / slag, of probable Late Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD). Both pieces are droplet like in nature, and are likely to be tap or run off waste. Both are a mid green colour with an even surface patina. They measure: A: 13.32mm long, 9.99mm wide and 4.54mm thick. It weighs 1.9 grams. B: 13.31mm long, 11.68mm wide and 4.81mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. Together they weigh 3.5 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change fro…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C31844
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, probable casting waste, possibly of Bronze Age dating (2150 BC to 800 BC). However, due to the lack of context and continuation of casting styles, this fragment could be dated from the Bronze Age through to the Roman Period (c.2150 BC - 410 AD). The fragment is sub triangular in plan, and roughly D shaped in cross section. It has an irregular, rough surface. It is most likely part of a copper ingot, prior to being smelted and cast. It is a mid to dark green colour. A couple of small areas of iron staining, probably due to impurities in the copper. An e…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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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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