Record ID: HESH-7EA2A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, heavily abraded Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type dating from AD 90-130. The brooch has been heavily abraded during its time in the soil. It is undecorated. The bow is hump-shaped, and less than half of it remains. The foot and catch plate have been lost. One of the two wings has been broken off, the other remains which is semi-cylindrical in shape. The wing caps are no longer present. The recess for the spring and pin is shallow, and rectangular in shape. A remnant of a loop which would have housed the spring is visible on the top o…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-095BF7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, post medieval (1550-1700), belt mount or strap fitting. The mount is flat in profile and roughly symmetrical about its length. The outline shape consists of a tear drop body with smaller tri-lobed shapes at each end. On the rear there is a prong at each end for fixing the mount to a leather belt. The mount has a mid green patina over a red brown core. Length 23mm, width 8mm, thickness of plate 1.5mm, weight 1.2g. Depth with prongs 7mm.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-093DF6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast cooper-alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded floral decoration, c1550-c1650. Length 31mm, width 25mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 3.5g Similar examples are listed in Whitehead (1997 republished 2003) in his catalogue, good parallels are Cat Nos: 397, 399 and 403-4
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-09016C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of the external loop of a later medieval or post medieval buckle frame. The fragment is lentoid and thickened in the middle. A notch is present on one edge and it is possible that this is an artefact of movement in the soil rather than a rest for the pin. The fragment has a thick green well formed surface patina. Length 8mm, width 20mm, thickness 3.6mm, weight 1.7g.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-08807E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A robust strap slide / tensioning loop most probably from a piece of harness of later post medieval date. The artefact comprises a rectangular bar with an irregular double looped D shaped frame extending from the mid-point. The loops comprise an exterior D shape with a rectangular slot behind. The loop and bar is a mid-dark green colour with a well formed surface patina. Length 31mm, width 38mm, thickness 4.4 mm, weight 11.1g.
Created on: Sunday 28th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-BAFE25
Object type: SADDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment most probably from a Saddle Pommel of post medieval date (AD 1500-1720). The fragment is sub-rectangular with a domed terminal and C shaped convex cross section. The upper face is decorated with a series of verticle lines which are contained within a incised double border that extends circumferentially around the lower edge. The fragment has a large crescent shaped removal on the lower edge that seems deliberate and then the lower edge is broken and incomplete. The fragment is a mid green colour with an uneven patina. More information can be seen…
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A74C8E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section; whereas the hook is sub-triangular (D shaped). The hooked terminal has been formed by bending the upper part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. This hook is undecorated and tapers slightly along its length terminating in a broken edge. The upper part of the hook flares into the decorated body of the strap fitting. The…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A71508
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Medieval copper alloy single loop sub-triangular buckle dated c AD 1250-1400. The outer edge of the buckle frame is expanded and terminates in a blunted point that is flanked by two small nub-like projections creating an irregular trefoil shaped moulding. The opposing edge has a narrowed and offset strap bar with two terminal knops on either edge. The upper surface of the buckle is decorated with a recessed pin rest flanked by horizontal grooves. The two sides are decorated with opposing diagonal bands of rockerarm incised decoration. The back of the brooch is plain . …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-90308A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The remains of a cast copper alloy annular buckle ring of medieval date AD1150-1650. Maximum outer diameter 20mm Maximum inner diameter 13.4mm Thickness 2.6mm, maximum frame width 4.3mm. Weight1.3g.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-900690
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of cast and turned copper alloy vessel comprising part of the rim and side wall 5% of rim giving an approximate 30cm opening diameter. Width 51mm, height 43mm, thickness 2mm. Weight 29.5g.
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.