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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-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-64E514
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone possible mould, for an uncertain object, possibly a spear tip, possibly of Middle Bronze Age dating (2300 BC to 1500 BC).
Around 25% of the possible stone mould is present, consisting of a triangular recess, with raised edges. The reverse is rounded with no signs of working. Breaks are present along the raised edges and at the base of the triangular recess.
It measures 60.7 mm in length, 31.2 mm wide and 13.0 mm thick. It weighs 31.7 g.
The stone is a fine grained probable sandstone. Light brown in colour, with a smooth surface.
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6514D0
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy end looped cosmetic mortar, typically dating from the Late Iron Age to the Early Roman period (1st to 2nd Centuries AD).
Approximately 25% of the mortar is present, consisting of the terminal end. The suspension loop is missing. The mortar has a plain, relatively shallowed bowed profile. The terminal end of the mortar is plain, without any form of decoration. The mortar itself has a shallow U shaped cross section. In plan, it is broadly triangular in shape. The interior (grinding surface) is smooth.
The mortar measures 19.8 mm in length, 10.7 mm w…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-654385
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy zoomorphic strap fitting or belt hook, of Post Medieval dating dating (1500 to 1600 AD).
Around 50% of the strap fitting is present. It was originally S shaped with an oval cross section. A zoomorphic or animal head terminal is present at one end, with a rounded nose, and circular eye. At the centre of the S is a 'waisted' area comprising a central flower design, with leaves pointing away on both sides.
The strap fitting measures 29.2 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 4.9 g.
The…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-65DBD1
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete squashed copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550)
The thimble was originally of the beehive or domed shape, and is sub oval in shape. It is now more of the ring type. Broken edges are present along the top edge, indicating that it has been cut down from a beehive or domed thimble. A series of circular holes or indentations (pits) have been punched around the sides in four horizontal lines, in a right hand spiral pattern.
The thimble measures 9.4 mm tall, 24.6 mm long and 14.…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-65F67E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy domed / beehive thimble of Late Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1550)
The thimble is of the beehive or domed shape, and is sub circular in shape. A series of circular holes or indentations have been punched around the sides in horizontal and vertical lines, in a left hand spiral pattern. The indentations are in a circular pattern, with three central spaced pits, on the domed top. The lower edge is incomplete and not a smooth edge.
The thimble measures 19.5 mm tall, with a diameter of 20.8 mm. The walls of the thimb…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-661AAC
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cuff link element of Post-Medieval dating (AD 1662-1700). 'Crown and Heart' Form 1, Type A (Lewis (2013).
The object is sub-circular due to breaks across the upper portion. The outer edges are downturned. The button is decorated in relief with a design of a crown above two hearts on a crosshatched background. The back is flat with an integral attachment
It has a diameter of 16.7 mm and is 4.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.0 g.
The element is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina.
The design on this object is usually associ…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-664BDD
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1700.
Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with a part of the rim, part of the wall and both suspension loops missing presumed lost in antiquity. It is trapezoidal in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular (oval) in…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6690EE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC).
Less than 25% of the flat axehead is present, consisting of the butt of the axe head. The flat axe fragment is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a rounded butt. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 26.8 mm (thickness: 2.7 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the midpoint; in shape they are relatively straight. …
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-66DE32
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead fragment, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC)
Less than 25% of the axehead is present, consisting only of part of the body, blade and the remnants of the socket. It is missing the top part of the axehead and the loop.
It is sub rectangular in plan, with an straight but abraded cutting edge. The socket is sub rectangular in section. The depth of the socket from the edge of the break to the base of socket is 21.8 mm. The two long sides of the axe expand slightly along the length of the socket and te…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-67DBA1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spear of Middle to Late Bronze Age dating (c. 1500 to 800 BC).
The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, with a slight lentoid cross section. A central rib runs vertically on both faces. Not much survives of the wings, or of the tip. Old, post-depositional breaks are present along each edge.
The fragment measures 17.9 mm in length, 12.1 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g.
The fragment is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of the original …
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-791387
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800).
The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. The lower edge is complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along the lower edge. The outer surface is smooth, the inner rough and unpolished. The curvature is consistent with a 3 cm rim diameter and 20% of the rim is present.
It measure 13.5 mm in length, 19.2 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g.
The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
The…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-79D230
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete curved copper alloy fragment of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800).
The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and is convex. Both long edges are complete, the other edges incomplete with post-depositional patinated breaks. A rim is present along both long edges. Both upper and lower surfaces are smooth. The curvature is consistent with a 1 cm rim diameter and 50% of the rim is present.
It measure 11.3 mm in length, 16.1 mm wide and 4.6 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g.
The fragment is a dark green colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A2413
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The probable pendant is sub square in shape and flat. It has a circular suspension hole towards the top of the probable pendant, orienting the square as a lozenge. This has an internal diameter of 4.8 mm. Both faces bear inscribed decoration either as diagonal 'rays' or as a grid design. No rim is present around the edge.
It has a length of 26.2 mm and is 25.7 mm wide. It is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g.
The pendant is an off white to light grey colour with an even surface pat…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A6063
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating, possibly Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800).
The object is irregularly shaped, with a bulbous end and a narrow end. Patinated post-depositional damage has affected most surfaces.
It measures 20.7 mm in length, 7.3 mm maximum width, and 2.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g.
The object is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of the majority of the original surface.
This object may be part of a Roman hair pin or brooch but …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7A9E3B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval in dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
The artefact is rectangular in shape, with a circular cross section. It has a circular terminal with a square central hole (internal diameter 6.3 mm by 5.8 mm), with a rectangular slot coming off one side. This end is hollow to a depth of 13.9 mm. The middle part is cylindrical, and then it curves down and flattens out. This terminal exhibits a patinated break. Lots of scars or V shaped removals are present all over the surface.
It measures 35.4 mm in lengt…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A62F33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete uncertain copper alloy artefact, possibly a spoon handle, of uncertain dating,possibly Roman (AD 43 to AD 410).
Less than 25% of the possible spoon is present, consisting of part of the handle and potentially part of the 'dog-leg' junction between handle and spoon. The 'dog-leg' consists of two curved sections, with three points of potential contact to the bowl. The handle is rectangular and tapers to a blunt point.
It measures 50.9 mm in length, 18.4 mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 5.5 g.
The artefact is a dark grey colour, with an even surface pat…
Created on: Friday 21st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-22C0D8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1650).
The object is flat, and irregular in shape. It is probably the left hand corner of an object, possibly a buckle frame. It has an openwork centre, consisting of a circle and an teardrop shape, now joined but originally separated by a bar. The outer edges of each shape are bevelled. The right hand edge is incomplete and is the broken edge of a circle. The outer edges are bevelled. The reverse is flat.
It measures 21.7 mm in length, 24.6 mm wide and 3.1…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-232FA7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy eight spoked wheel, probably from a toy of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).
Less than 25% of the wheel is present, consisting of the central hub and the remains of four spokes. There are scars around the midpoint of the hub indicating that there was originally eight spokes. The front of the hub is a raised conical area with a flattened top. Concentric circles decorate it at the top and the bottom. The reverse of the hub is flattened with concentric circles decorating it. Iron corrosion products in the centre indicate that the axle may have been …
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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