Record ID: WMID-5FDC6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clipped silver half groat of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1644 to AD 1645. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: (R). Group D.  C.f. North vol 2, p 162, no 2258. Diameter: 16.5 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 0.7 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-5FA2E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Henry VIII (AD 1509 to AD 1547), minted in York by Archbishop Thomas Wolsley between AD 1514 and AD 1526. Mintmark: Escallop. The obverse has been double struck. C.f. North vol 2, p 110, no 1771. Diameter: 19.2 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF5483
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a jar. Local (unsourced) greyware. Unclear fabric. Grey. Fabric: Grey. reduced interior. Grey Reduced core. grey reduced exterior. black colour coat. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: horizontal lines. Surface treatment: black colour coat. Condition: Abraded. Form: jar Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 37.1 mm. Width: 41.3 mm. Thickness: 7.6 mm. Total mass 14.2 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF34E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Roman. bodysherd, probably from a plate or bowl. Severn Valley ware. Unclear fabric. Orangey red. Fabric: Red. Oxidised interior. Grey Reduced core. Red oxidised exterior. Red slip. Hard. Inclusions: Unclear. Forming: Wheel thrown. Decoration: rouletted. Surface treatment: red slip. Condition: Abraded. Form: plate/ bowl Fragment: Bodysherd. Notes: Length: 18.3 mm. Width: 17.8 mm. Thickness: 5.6 mm. Total mass 2.3 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CF0294
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pendant, probably a crucifix, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1600). The openwork frame is broadly shield shaped with a central cross with trefoiled terminals. An incomplete suspension loop is present at the top of the pendant, with an internal diameter of 2.9 mm. At the intersection the cross expands to a square plate behind the head of the crucified Jesus on the cross, with a radiating halo behind his head and curved outstretched arms, the hands fixed to the cross beam. This body extends down the centre of the cross with h…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CEA9DF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The buckle frame and plate are present, but the pin is missing. The buckle frame is single looped, with an elaborate outer edge with a large knop on each corner. A sheet roller is present between both knops. Inward triangular knops are present underneath each outer knop. The back of the frame is recessed for the buckle plate. The buckle plate has been made from a piece of sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the strap bar and secured in place with two circular sectioned copper alloy rivets. Trac…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CDA4A5
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white stone sub cuboid possible tessera, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible tessera is sub cuboid in shape, with traces of white mortar on two sides. It has been made from a fine grained white stone. It measures 22.0 mm in length, 23.6 mm wide and 21.8 mm tall. It weighs 25.4 g. The possible tessera is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD4236
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword scabbard chape of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to c. AD 1600). The chape consists of the front portion. The chape is broadly U-shape, or roughly sub-triangular, and semi-circular in cross-section. There are two v-shaped voids at one end where there would have been a flared opening. The sides taper downwards towards a basal knop at the other end. Two transverse ridges extend across the centre and upper portion of the chape. The reverse is concave with a bevelled edge that would have attached to the other half. …
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD13B9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform stud or mount, likely a furniture fitting or decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is domed. It has four lobes, making it a cruciform or quatrefoil shape. Each lobe has an incised line down the centre, and a central cross marking out the separate lobes. The reverse is concave, with an incomplete rectangular cross sectioned attachment spike present at the centre. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CCB4EC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the spring, pin, catch-plate and foot missing. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The r…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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