Record ID: WMID-243160
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Medieval. bodysherd, probably from a cooking pot type. Local cooking pot type. Sparse metamorphic rock. Sparse mica, frequent quartz. Brown. Fabric: Brown. Dark brown core. dark grey interior. Mid brown exterior. Hard.  Inclusions: Sparse metamorphic rock (> 1 mm), frequent quartz (between 0.5 - 1.5mm). Well sorted. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: none. Surface treatment: none. Condition: Abraded. Form: cooking pot Fragment: bodysherd.  Notes: Length: 41.2 mm. Width: 51.4 mm. Thickness: 7.7 mm. To…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-12EF01
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop trapezoidal buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1570 to AD 1700). Over 50% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one loop. Iron corrosion products are present, indicating that the pin was iron. The buckle frame has angled sides, and lobed knops on either end of the strap bar. The edges have been bevelled. It measures 18.9 mm in length, 17.5 mm wide and 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The buckle frame is dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. A similar buckle frame has been recorded as no 509 by Whitehead (2003, p 82) an…
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-129087
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle of Post Medieval dating (AD 1620 -AD 1680). The buckle frame is present, the strap plate is missing. Iron corrosion products are present around the central bar, indicating that the pin was iron. The outer loops are sub rectangular in shape. Both outer loops has a trefoil shaped end and a lobed protrusion at either end of the narrowed strap bar. The buckle measures 35.1 mm in length, 23.2 mm wide and is 10.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g. The buckle is dark green to brown in colour, with a…
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1278B7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token consists of an plain cross (Powell type 14). Reverse is undecorated. It measures 11.2 mm in diameter and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-126115
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub circular in cross section. It consists of a straight piece. The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. A black patina is present in patches. It measures 46.2 mm in length, 29.9 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. It weighs 61.7…
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-119729
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A black enamelled gold finger ring with inscription on the inside. The finger ring is circular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The exterior has been decorated with an elaborate floral design involving tulips and a rose. A skull is present as part of the design. Traces of black enamel are present within the recesses of the design. The interior bears the following inscription R W : ob : 12 : Nov : 75 in an italic script. A maker’s mark is present which consists of the initials I C above a pellet in a shield shaped cartouche. Inscription: R W : ob : 12 : Nov : …
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1095A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut halfpenny, probably of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), probably dating to the period AD 1217/8 to c. AD 1222. Minted in London. Moneyer unknown. Probably Class 7.  Diameter: 17.0 mm Width: 8.8 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.5 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1076C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period c. AD 1222 to c. AD 1236. Minted by Ioan FR. Mint: Canterbury. Class 7b. C.f. North vol 1, p 223, no 979. Diameter: 20.0 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-104D5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of John of England (AD 1199 to AD 1216), dating to the period c. AD 1205 to c. AD 1207. Minted by Ilger. Mint: London. Class 5b. C.f. North vol 1, p 221, no 970. Diameter: 19.0 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-101BBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period c. AD 1222 to c. AD 1236. Minted by Norman. Mint: Canterbury or Bury St Edmunds. Class 7b. C.f. North vol 1, p 223, no 979. Diameter: 19.2 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0FE8DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period c. AD 1222 to c. AD 1236. Minted by Ledvlf. Mint: London. Class 7b. C.f. North vol 1, p 223, no 979. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0FC72A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver penny of Edward IV's first reign (AD 1461- 1470), issued as part of the light coinage between AD 1464/5 to AD 1470). Minted in York under Archbishop George Neville. G and key to either side of neck. Mintmark: Long cross fitchee. C.f. North vol 2, p 88, no 1599. Diameter: 14.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0F8CAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1305. Minted in Canterbury. Class 10ab. C.f. North vol 2, p 31, no 1038/1-2. Diameter: 18.4 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0F384C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649) dating to the period AD 1635 to AD 1636. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: crown. Group D. C.f. North vol 2, p 159, no 2225. Coin has been bent. Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 5.7 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0F1D91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver shilling of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649) dating to the period AD 1625 to AD 1649. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: uncertain. Diameter: 21.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0ED3B9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603) dating to the period AD 1558 to AD 1603. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: uncertain. Diameter: 21.9 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-0EB3E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1561-5 as part of the second issue of coins between 1561 and 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Pheon. C.f. North, vol 2, p 135, no 1998. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CFF1E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy two disc type cloth seal from St Gallen, Switzerland, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (circa 1424-1529). This seal is of the two disc type as it comprises two circular discs riveted together. An eagle facing left within a circular cartouche is on the front disc. The reverse disc has the remains of the rivet in the centre, and the letter S to the right. It measures 26.4 mm in length, 28.0 mm diameter of the disks and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 11.2 g. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. For s…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CFBB32
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy single-loop buckle dating to the Medieval period (c. AD 1250-1500). The frame of the buckle is D-shaped in form and oval in cross-section. The bar is off-set with a constriction for the pin. The outer edge of the frame widens in the middle to act as the pin rest. A V shaped pin rest is present. The front of the buckle is bevelled. The reverse is flat. It measures 37.9 mm in length, 51.1 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 16.5 g. The buckle is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Similar examples can be seen in Whitehe…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 4th February 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-A87B88
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible handle of uncertain dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The possible handle is sub rectangular in shape, with concave sides. One end is wider than the other. The wide end has an incomplete circular hole bored into it on either side. Both ends are smooth and unbroken. The long edges are bevelled slightly. It measures 42.4 mm in length, a maximum width of 15.2 mm, a minimum width of 11.3 mm and is 5.7 mm thick. It weighs 13.7 g. The possible handle is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. No direct parall…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A82A6C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token consists of a head facing right (Powell type 10). Reverse is undecorated. It measures 23.0 mm in diameter and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.0 g. The token is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A6C396
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic (bird like) probable pendant, of uncertain dating but probably Post medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable pendant is curved, and an almost a teardrop shape. The design resembles a bird with beak against breast, the long neck forming a loop. From the body, it tapers down to a sharp point at the base of the tail. A concave eye is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 3.6 mm. It measures 52.4 mm in length, 20.6 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g. The probable pendant is a mid to dark green colour, with an even s…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A6196D
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy knife end cap from a scale-tang knife, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). The knife end cap is hexagonal with a slot through the centre. This slot still contains the end of the iron scale tang. On the proximal end, a star with eight radial lines (i.e. a cross on a saltire) has been engraved. The side faces of the end cap have been decorated with vertical lines. It measures 21.9 mm in length, 13.4 mm diameter and weighs 12.2 g. The knife end cap is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar k…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A5F472
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with a similar design involving radiating diagonal lines. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.1 mm. The edges of the spindle whorl are damaged. The whorl measures 31.2 mm in diameter and 9.5 mm thick. It weighs 30.0 g (1.06…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A55C99
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy keyhole or drawer escutcheon of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The escutcheon is sub rectangular in shape, with endented (curved edges). The ends are trefoil shapes, with an extra triangular knops either side of the central rounded knop. A rectangular slot is present in the centre, with a circular centre. This measures 20.1 mm long by 3.4 mm (rectangular end), 7.0 mm (circular centre). This either would have taken the key or the fitting for a drawer handle. The front has been decorated with an engraved saltire on either side. The reverse has seve…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-946BC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
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 diameter of 3.6 mm. It measures 14.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.2 mm. It weighs 24.6 g (0.87 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. Sev…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-944FDB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, but probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The artefact is curved, with a flat base. Several ridges are present up the sides and the top displays a rope like design. A triangular notch is cut into the base. Both ends exhibit patinated breaks. It measures 21.2 mm in length, 37.8 mm wide, and 9.2 mm thick. It weighs 21.0 g. The artefact is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-941BE5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat.  The object measures 34.5 mm in diameter and is 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 59.1 grams or 2.08 ozs. The weight is a light to mid white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-935CDF
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy furniture mount of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The mount consists of a fleur de lys/lis design, with three petals at the top, a rectangular bar underneath and the remains of two petals beneath. All but one petal is incomplete. The edges are rounded. The reverse has a concave back, with the remains of a circular sectioned attachment spike. This has a diameter of 3.0 mm. It measures 30.0 mm in length, 26.8 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The mount is a dark green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cause…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-916141
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy hooked tag (dress hook) of the Post Medieval period dating from circa AD 1500-1550. Over 75% of the dress hook is present, with the loop and the hook incomplete. The dress hook has a broadly circular plate with a convex front face and slightly concave reverse face. Extending from the central plate is an incomplete trapezoidal attachment loop. The central plate has been decorated with a multi-petalled flower within a linear border. A trefoil collar is present at the juncture of the plate and hook. It measures 31.2 mm in length, 15.3 mm…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-912605
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy decorative plaque or mount, of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The plaque or mount is lozenge or diamond shaped, with bevelled edges. Three diagonal grooves run from the apex to the base. The reverse is flat, with signs that the plaque got bent and straightened at some point. It measures 18.0 mm in length, 13.8 mm wide and 3.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.4 g. The plaque or mount is a light to 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…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90E107
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly misshapen copper alloy finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1500-1800). The ring has a flat profile and moulded decoration in relief on the outer face. The decoration consists of a two strand twisted rope design. The remnants of gilding can be seen in the voids between the relief decoration. No inscription is present on the interior. It has an external diameter of 19.6 mm, and an internal one of 16.9 mm. The ring is 3.2 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90BF4B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy domed sexfoil mount of the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period, dating to AD 1400 - AD 1600. The mount consists of a domed head with six diagonal incised lines, creating a petal like design, each petal has a semi circular lobed projection forming the edge of the petal. The reverse of each petal is slightly concave, and has a small circular area cast slightly off centre, presumably the remains of the attachment spike.  The object measures 36.3 mm in length and is 37.1 mm wide. It has a thickness of 6.8 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-907AD2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy double looped buckle frame, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1630 to AD 1690). The buckle frame consists of an oval, divided into two by the central bar, forming a double loop. The central bar is slightly bent. The frame has been decorated by conjoined convex (domed) roundels, 16 in total. The reverse is flat.  It measures 29.3 mm in length, 15.2 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. Similar shape buckles, although without the conjoined roundels may be found in Whitehead (1996) pg. 57, no. 330. On the database KENT-C23543; NLM-94AC61 DEV-D…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-90391A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 64.1 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 42.8 mm. It weighs 592.3 g (20.89 oz). The weight is a mid to dark 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. Weights can b…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8FFE28
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1600 It is broadly circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat.  It measures 31.8 mm external diameter, 24.6 mm internal diameter and 2.4 mm thick. The ring is 3.8 mm wide. It weighs 4.3 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in t…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7F5361
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1600 It is broadly circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat.  It measures 31.9 mm external diameter, 23.3 mm internal diameter and 3.4 mm thick. The ring is 3.8 mm wide. It weighs 7.2 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in t…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7F3395
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century).  Around 25% of the strap fitting is present. One loop and a lis terminal remain. A trifoliate terminal, with a central rivet hole is present on the left hand of the fitting. A loop projects downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount and contains part of the iron rivet. The front face of the strap mount is de…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7EDB39
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered silver half groat of the Commonwealth period (AD 1649 to AD 1660), dating to the period AD 1649 to AD 1660. Reverse type depicting two shields, one of with the cross of St George and the other with the Irish Harp. Mint of London. Coin was found rolled up and has since been straightened. North type 2728 Diameter: 16.9 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7EABA3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medal/medalet of Lord Robert Baden Powell, dated to 1900. The obverse depicts a bust of Colonel Baden Powell facing forwards, wearing a wide brimmed hat. The legend reads: BADEN POWELL HERO OF MAFEKING. The reverse depicts two crossed flags with a crown between them. The legend reads SOUTH AFRICA 1900. Diameter: 16.7 mm Thickness: 2.0 mm Weight: 2.2 g Medals like these were struck to commemorate the feat of then Colonel Baden Powell who, with his troops, defended the town of Mafeking in South Africa during the Boer War for 217 days. Robert Baden Powell (1857-19…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E64C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy half penny of James II, minted in Ireland (AD 1685 to AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1685 to AD 1688 as part of the regular coinage. Minted in Dublin. Spink, 1984, p 155, no 6576. Diameter: 25.3 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 5.0 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E3148
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn probable radiate or nummus of uncertain Emperor but of 3rd to 4th Century AD dating. Mint uncertain. Reverse type uncertain but two legs belonging to a standing figure are visible.  Diameter: 22.0 mm Thickness: 2.8 mm Weight: 4.1 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7DF459
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cuff link of Modern dating (AD 1800 to 1900). The cuff link consists of two hollow oval cuff link elements, joined by a rectangular link. Each element has a convex (domed) upper surface and a flat lower surface, with 'blow' holes from the casting process. The rectangular link has rounded corners and is made from circular sectioned silver wire. Each cuff link element measures 11.5 mm in length, 7.7 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. The link measures 10.6 mm in length. 5.4 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. All together they weigh 2.3 g. The cuff links are a mid grey col…
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
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Record ID: WMID-15E97A
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy centre-looped cosmetic pestle of Late Iron Age or Roman dating (AD 1 - 200). The pestle is crescent-shaped, but only shallowly curved. The tips of the pestle taper to a blunt point. One tip is incomplete. There is a central loop handle and suspension point. It is an integral circular hole with an internal diameter of 5.5 mm and an external diameter of 10.8 mm. A rectangular knop is present at the top of the loop. Decoration in the form of an engraved V shape is present on one side of the pestle. It measures 20.3 in length, 48.8 mm wide and 5.2 mm t…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-15AD7B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy finger ring dating to the Modern period (AD 2000 - 2018). The ring has a rectangular cross sectioned loop which has a rectangular projection at one side which resembles a hinge. It has a flat bezel which is 'heart' shaped and this is decorated with a design formed of four joined circles with a raised trapezoidal shape curring through them.. The finger ring has an external diameter of 26.0 mm and an internal diameter of 19.5 mm. The bezel is 9.2 mm long and 12.0 mm wide. The hoop is 4.0 mm wide and 2.6 mm thick. It weighs 5.0 g. The finger ring is m…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-158A06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy finger ring dating to circa AD 1750-1900. The finger ring is circular in plan and cross section. The ring does not appear to have any markings on it. The finger ring has an external diameter of 21.1 mm, an internal diameter of 16.7 mm. It is 5.0 mm wide and 1.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.2 g. The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Parallels can be discovered on the PAS database including DUR-7D86A6, NLM-C31131 and NLM-C3049C. All considered to be Post Medieval in dating.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-155A37
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period c. AD 1222 to c. AD 1236. Minted in London by moneyer Ricard. Class 7b. C.f. North vol 1, p 223, no 979. Diameter: 18.9 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-152BCD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period 1258 to 1265. Minted in London by moneyer Renavd. Class 5g. C.f. North, vol 1, p 227, no 997. Diameter: 18.1 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-14E8E9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic decorative pouring spout or laver, probably from an ewer of the Late Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1400 - c. AD 1500. This artefact has an integrally cast angular dog's head terminal with a tubular spout extending out from the dog's open sub lozenge-shaped mouth (internal diameter of spout: 5.1mm), the tube is gripped by the jaws of the dog. The dog's head has strongly pronounced ridges/ protrusions for the facial features, including broadly semi circular concave ears to either side of the head and heavy ridged eyebrows. The eyes are illust…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-14D011
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of Medieval date (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, stem and bit. The bow is flat and lozengiform, with an incomplete tubular projection (perhaps a suspension loop) at one corner, on the outside edge. Four circular perforations (holes) are present in the bow, positioned irregularly. Internal diameter of the holes is 5.8 mm. The stem is attached to the bow at another corner. A worn rectangular triple moulding or collar is present at the junction between stem and bow. The stem is cir…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-14A8A3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The upper and lower faces have been decorated with different designs. One side bears a series of circles with central raised dots. The other is uncertain, a heart shaped raised leaf is visible. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 7.4 mm. The whorl measures 28.2 mm in diameter and 14.1 mm thick. It weighs…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-146FD8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bead of uncertain dating, possibly Bronze Age to Early Medieval ( 2350 BC to 1100 AD). The bead is circular in shape, with an off centre perforation. It is oval (hemispherical) in shape. No decoration is present on the outside. The perforation has an internal diameter of 6.8 mm.  The bead has a diameter of 16.9 mm and is 9.3 mm long. It weighs 4.2 g. The bead is a mid 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. Bronze beads like t…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-137E38
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an outward facing chevron shape at one end, edges are damaged and a narrowed rectangular forward looping open hook at the other. The hook has been twisted around. No decoration is visible. It measures 31.6 mm in length, 17.7 mm maximum width, and 7.1 mm thick. The metal is 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 3.3 g. The strap fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surfa…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-136A33
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap slide or fitting, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 to AD 1600). The strap slide consists of a rectangular bar with incomplete ends. One end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The breaks are patinated.  It measures 31.0 mm in length, 8.9 mm wide and 10.3 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The strap slide is a dark green to brown 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. This fragment is from the back of a strap slide, which could be Roman…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1334C2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and form, of uncertain dating, but possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410). The artefact is rectangular in shape, with a triangular cross section. At the top, are the remains of a broken loop. Beneath that, is a stepped section. The other sides are flat.  It measures 15.9 mm in length, 15.1 mm wide and 14.0 mm thick. It weighs 9.0 g. The artefact is a mid green to brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-12C7F3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy probable pin of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The probable pin head is circular in shape. The pin head has a concave upper surface and a flat lower side. At the centre of the back, the base of a circular sectioned shaft remains. This has a diameter of 4.4 mm. The concave pin head has the remains of blue enamel, possibly from an glass enamel inset. The pin head has a diameter of 11.5 mm and 3.2 mm tall. Including the remains of the shaft, the pin measures 7.8 mm in length. It weighs 1.5 g. The pin head is a mid green colour, with …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1239CA
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable double looped buckle frame of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). Less than 25% of the buckle frame is present, consisting of one corner. The buckle frame was probably trapezoidal in shape, with triangular corner knops.  It measures 23.0 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. The buckle frame fragment is a mid to dark 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.
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE78D5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete circular sectioned copper alloy rod, of uncertain dating.  The artefact has a circular cross section and consists of a cylinderical rod. The rod has been bent back on itself, forming an almost complete loop. One end is wider (5.5 mm) than the other (4.9) mm. Both ends are patinated. It is hard to tell if they are complete or broken. If straightened, it would have a length of 92 mm. Currently it has a length of 42.5 mm, a width of 25.1 mm and is 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 14.0 g. The artefact is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE3BFE
Object type: HOB NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron hobnail of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The hobnail has a domed head, and curved shank. The shank tapers to a blunt point. It measures 14.4 mm in length and the head has a diameter of 10.1 mm. It weighs 1.3 g. The hobnail is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. The nails compare to other examples on the database including WAW-A15B19 discovered in Warwickshire. Here the record states that "Hob nails were used in Roman footwear (caligulae). Similar hobnails and the pattern which were created with them are illustrated in Manning (1995)…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1FB6
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400). Around 50% of the pin is present, consisting only of the pin head. The shaft is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.  The pin head is globular. No signs of facetting on the head. No sign of a collar beneath it. The shaft has broken off at the base of the head. The break is patinated. It has a diameter of 6.7 mm and a length of 8.2 mm. It weighs 1.1 g. The pin head is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss o…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FE1118
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin head of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 400). Around 50% of the pin is present, consisting only of the pin head. The shaft is missing, presumed lost in antiquity.  The pin head is globular. No signs of facetting on the head. No sign of a collar beneath it.  It has a diameter of 8.1 mm and a length of 10.7 mm. The remaining part of the shaft has a diameter of 1.8 mm. It weighs 2.0 g. The pin head is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FDDB94
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trefoil openwork drawer handle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). Around 50% of the drawer handle is present, consisting of the drop handle. The attachment end to the drawer is broken. It has an openwork trefoil style design, with raised square edges. It measures 51.4 mm in length, 19.9 mm wide and 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 9.8 g. The drawer handle is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. BUC-1F5BF3 and NARC-EAF3BF are similar style artefacts recorded on the PAS database. It is possible that this artefact may be a spoon handle, but …
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ED695F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy signet finger ring, bearing a heart device, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1650). The finger ring has a hexagonal bezel. The bezel has ropework border. Inside the border, is a heart with a branch extending from the top, with three pellets. Two words are present, one on either side of the heart, but the letters are unclear. The shoulders are plain. The hoop has a D shaped cross section.  The finger ring has an external diameter of 25.2 mm and an internal diameter of 20.0 mm. The bezel is 12.1 mm long and 10.1 mm wide. Th…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-ECD80F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy dished cone brooch, of Romano-British dating (c.AD 70 - AD 250). Less than 25% of the brooch is present. The fragment is triangular in shape, with a dished profile. The concave sided cone rising from the bottom of a dish. At the apex of the cone, the tip is circular and is dished, in the centre is a raised circular boss that protrudes just beyond the outer rim of the tip of the cone. The disc and cone are undecorated. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated and is slightly concaved at the centre. The remains of the hinge is visible but a…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EC6F71
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable vessel or tankard handle, of possible Late Iron Age to Roman dating (100 BC to 200 AD). The probable tankard handle is rectangular in shape, with a flat cross section. Both ends exhibit an old patinated break. The strip curves upwards at one end. This end has been decorated with a pair of wide shallow grooves. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 47.0 mm in length, 14.9 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.9 g. The probable tankard handle is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil, has r…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EB9897
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver finger ring of Modern dating (AD 1800 to AD 2000). The finger ring has a wide oval bezel, which is flat and fully integrated with the hoop. In the centre of the bezel, is a curvilinear, leaf like design. The hoop has a D shaped cross section. The maximum width of the bezel is 6.1 mm. The minimum width of the hoop is 2.2 mm. The hoop is 1.6 mm thick. The finger ring has an external diameter of 19.7 mm and an internal diameter of 16.1 mm. It weighs 2.1 g. The finger ring is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Corrosion products are present on the surface…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EB2ED8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in section. The obverse of the object is convex and is not decorated. The reverse of the object is flat and has a circular sectioned, rectangular, single looped shank protruding from the the centre of the object, running left to right. The object meausures 15.3 mm in diameter and has a maximum thickness of 9.8 mm (with the shank) and a minimum thickness of 5.3 mm (without the shank). It weighs 4.7 g. The …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EB0049
Object type: FERRULE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable ferrule or possible scabbard chape, of uncertain dating.  The artefact is conical, hollow, with a blunt base and an open mouth. The mouth is now sub rectangular in shape. The sides of the artefact gradually taper down to the apex. The front and back of the artefact are flattened. A circular perforation (hole) is present on one side. This has been positioned approximately one third of the way down the length of the artefact. It has an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. No decoration is present on any side. It measures 55.3 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide (at…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EA7CF9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 - AD 1700). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in shape and sub circular in cross section. It consists of a straight piece, which flares outwards at the terminals and tapers inwards to form a waist at the centre . The internal surface is rough. At the top of the leg, an irregular surface is present, this would have adjoined to the base of the cauldron. The base of the foot is slightly abraded. It measures 21.5 mm in le…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-EA4F92
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1600. Around 50% of the button is present. The head is present, but the shank is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The button is circular in plan and D shaped in section. It has a domed top with possible decoration, pitted dots. However the surface of the button is heavily worn and has been abraded so detail is difficult to see. The reverse of the button is flat and undecorated. The shank is incomplete and exhibits an old patinated break. The base has a diameter of 4.6 …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96A85
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub circular flat bronze weight or unidentified artefact of uncertain dating. It is sub circular in shape, with a flat cross profile.  It measures 50.3 mm in length, 44.4 mm wide and 14.9 mm thick. It weighs 151.5 g. The artefact 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. At the time of recording, this artefact has not been identified to a specific form or function. It could be a weight, or possible bun ingot of Bronze Age dating.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E91EC4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle frame of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1400). Around 25% of the buckle is present. The trefoil front and pin rest are present, the narrowed and offset strap bar is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The pin rest is a wide shallow U shaped groove.  It measures 15.2 mm in length, 27.9 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The buckle frame is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the surface detail. A similar buckle frame…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E8C9A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-86), first coinage ('long cross and stars' issue) dating c.1250-80, Type IV (Spink S5044), mint and moneyer uncertain. Ref: Spink 2003: 16. The obverse and reverse of the coin are double struck which has affected the reading of the inscription, the reverse now illegible. Diameter: 18.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E880E4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token consists of a long cross (Powell type 14). Reverse is undecorated. It measures 18.8 mm in diameter and 5.9 mm thick. It weighs 8.0 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E86C60
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token consists of an outer wreath or sunburst, with a cross below (Powell type 27). Reverse is undecorated. It measures 17.9 mm in diameter and 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E853C9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token consists of a square, with incurved sides, subdivided into three rectangles (Powell type 9). Reverse is undecorated. It measures 21.2 mm in diameter and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E8178E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80), probably dating to c. AD 170-172 (Reece Period 8) Probably IMP VI COS III, S C, reverse type depicting Victory standing right, placing shield, inscribed VIC GER, on palm-tree. Mint of Rome. RIC III, nos. 1001, 1029. Diameter: 29.4 mm Thickness: 4.5 mm Weight: 16.0 g
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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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-E77E05
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook (blunt hooked hook), of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 - AD 1700). The hooked tag is ovoid (oval) in plan, with originally three debased trefoil attachment knops (or loops), none are complete. An incomplete blunt hook is present. The centre of the tag is decorated with an oval panel bearing a a spray of three flowers, bordered by ring and dot motifs. A projecting angular collar is present at the juncture between the plate and hook. Traces of tinning are present on the front of the hook. The back is undecorated. The hooked clas…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E61EFF
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but fragmentary copper-alloy strap mount with suspension loops, probably from a sword belt, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th Century).  Around 25% of the strap fitting is present. One loop and a lis terminal remain. A trifoliate terminal, with a central rivet hole is present on the left hand of the fitting. A loop projects downwards at 90 degrees from the bottom edge of the mount. The rivet holes have been pierced from the reverse though to the front of the mount. The front face of the strap mount is decorated with a foliate design in relief, …
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-975303
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy enamelled Wroxeter type brooch, of Roman dating (c. 100 to c. 120). Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The bow is curved in shape, with a flat front. The upper part of the bow has been decorated with atleast two column of vertical rectangular enamel cells. The central column has yellow enamel and the outer column on the right has blue enamel. Below the enamel is a circular perforation. It has an internal diameter of 2.5 mm. Beneath this, the bow tapers to a blunt point. The reverse is undecorated. At the top is the remains of a …
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-970974
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete enamelled petalled boss umbonate plate brooch, of mid Roman dating (AD 110 to AD 160). Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the hinge, the central petalled boss and part of the outer rim. The front has a central circular convex boss. Enamelled decoration is present, consisting of three yellow petals, two blue petals and five triangular infilling cells around the base. The outer rim would have been circular but only a quarter of it is present. This has been decorated with blue enamel sub triangular cells, pointing outwards. The reverse ha…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-96ECD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy headstud type brooch, of Roman dating (75 to 150 AD). The brooch has a circular-sectioned winged head with an internal axis bar still complete. The pin was hinged and only the top part remains. At the head of the bow is a circular depression with a copper alloy rivet inside. This is instead of a headstud. Below the headstud, horizontal enamel cells are present. These would have continued down the length of the bow. Two cells remain. Red enamel is in the lower cell but the enamel in the upper cell is too degraded to confirm colour. An old patinated …
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-9686FA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of Mackreth's headstud, of Roman dating (75 to 150 AD). The brooch has a circular-sectioned winged head with an internal axis bar still complete. The pin was hinged and only the top part remains. At the head of the bow is an oval head-stud. Below the headstud, the enamel cells would have been present. A small amount of blue enamel is visible but not enough to determine size and shape of the cells. At the reverse the catchplate is missing and the foot is damaged. The brooch measures 22.2 mm long, 17.0 mm wide at its head, …
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-938587
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Centuries AD). Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, a wing and part of the bow. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch has a flat head, with a saltire or cross engraved on the top. The bow continues downwards, after a 90 degree bend at the top. The front of the bow was originally decorated with enamel. The enamel is too degraded to determine original colours. Below this, an old patinated break is present. A ridge is present at the shoulder junction between wing an…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-8205DF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch fragment of Medieval dating (AD AD 1300 to AD 1700). Less than 50% of the annular brooch is present, consisting of less than half of the frame. The pin is missing. The frame is semi circular in shape, and convex, with the inner edge being higher than the outer edge. Filemarks are present on both the upper and lower surfaces. It has a diameter of 51.2 mm. The frame has a maximum width of 8.4mm and is 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 6.0 g. The annular brooch fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.  Several similar annular b…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7FA292
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Centuries AD). Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wings, axis bar and part of the bow. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch has a flat head, with an outward pointing V or chevron engraved on the top. The bow continues downwards, after a 90 degree bend at the top. The front of the bow has been decorated with a double rouletted row of lines, positioned centrally. The lines converge together at the mid point of the bow. Below this, an old patinated break is present. On the reve…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7F16DC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow, wings and spring. The pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 2/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. The wings are semi cylindrical with a pierced wing cap, for the axis pin. A double groove with a rouletted bar in the centre is present as decoration on the win…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7ED944
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The wings, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 2/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulders, between the bow and the wings. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spring. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E72F7
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable toilet implement of unknown dating, probably Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 AD - 1700 AD). The find consists of a strip of rectangular sectioned copper alloy, with a S-twisted mid section and incomplete ends.  It measures 75.7 mm in length, with a diameter of 3.8 mm. It weighs 3.5 grams. The probable toilet implement is a mid to dark green colour with a even surface patina. Twisted handles are to be found on Roman cosmetic implements, although distinguishing them from medical implements is difficult, as is of…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E5518
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy heraldic horse harness pendant, of Medieval dating (c. 1301 to 1372).  The pendant is a shield shape, with a flat top, and slightly curved lower sides descending to a point. A suspension lug, set at right angles to the body of the pendant is present at the top. At the top of the suspension lug, is a circular perforation. This has an internal diameter of 2.1 mm. Soil or remains of the axis suspension loop fill the hole. Enamelled decoration is present on the front of the pendant. It consists of a red chevron, pointing upwards, positioned centrally. Thi…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E06D8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd or possible base of a wheel thrown ceramic vessel of Roman dating (c. 90 - 150 AD). The sherd is 7.8 mm thick and weighs 5.3 grams. It is 31.7 mm long and 33.8 mm wide The sherd consists of a bodysherd with an oxidised fabric with a red slip. This fabric type is consistent with an imported fine ware from Gaul, known as Samian ware. This pottery type is typically dates from the 1st to 3rd Century AD. Subtle differences in the fabric can distinguish the origin of the pottery from South Gaul to Central Gaul or East Gaul. With the white flecks in the fabric, this sh…
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6D151D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of Roman dating (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 4.a-4.b, Plate 46, AD c. 90-130). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of bow and wings. The pin, spring and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The copper alloy brooch has semi-cylindrical wings. The wings are undecorated. The bowhead is hump-like in profile with a moulding on either side. The head and bow was probably undecorated. The bow is semi-circular in section and tapers to an incomplete foot. It measures 29.2 mm in length, 15.…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6CFCD6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable Polden hill brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 120).  Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and part of the bow only. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head is angular, and comma shaped. A vertical groove is present as decoration on the bow. The wings are missing. A shallow depression is present at the back of the head, this would have held the spring. The foot is missing. It measures 22.8 mm in length, 7.4 mm wide and 7.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.1 g. The brooch is a mid green colour, with an even …
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6C8D55
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (circa AD 75 to 175). The brooch consists of the head and the upper part of the bow. The foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is 'C' shape in profile. The bow tapers from a flared head to a moulded waist and then terminates in an old break that is well patinated. The head of the brooch is sub-oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. On the side of the head is the remains of silver inlay decoration. A circle with three dividing lines is visible. The reverse of the head is flat and has a vertically…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6C51A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch, of Roman dating (AD 75 to AD 175). Approximately less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the head and an incomplete spring lug. A spring coil has separated from the rest of the brooch. The rest of the brooch (bow, foot, spring and pin) are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The back of the head is concave and has a vertical integrally cast attachment lug. This attachment lug would have originally held the spring. The brooch is broken across t…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6ACDEE
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight of Ferdinand and Isabella dating to the late Medieval period (AD 1469-1504). The weight is square in plan and was a weight for an excellente from Spain and the Low Countries. The obverse depicts two crowned busts facing each other within a circular border. The reverse depicts a hand plam-face outwards signifying the mark of Antwerp. The initials AR are to the left and probably IV to the right.  Length: 15.7 mm Width: 15.5 mm Thickness: 3.7 mm Weight: 5.7 g The coin weight is a mid brown colour, with an even surface patina. A similar coi…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6A849A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), dating to the period AD 1248 to AD 1250. Minted by moneyer Nicole at Canterbury. Class IIIa. C.f. North vol 1, p 226, no 986. Diameter: 18.3 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6A5BD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage. Mintmark unclear. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Coin has been bent twice into an S shape, perhaps for use as a love token. Diameter: 23.0 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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