Record ID: HESH-E951F1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper alloy object probably dating to the Medieval period, circa 1200-1500 AD. The object has been cut from a copper alloy sheet. In plan, the object has a trefoil terminus leading to a rectangular lug with a broken end. The object has an irregualar section. Within the trefoil terminus survives 4 evenly spaced circular perforations which have been punched. The holes have an internal diameter of approximately 7.1mm. The position of the perforations and the lack of wear suggest they are only decorative. The sides of the object begin to taper away from the terminus and e…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Sunday 12th January 2014
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Record ID: HESH-D30E01
Object type: FLOOR TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded Medieval ceramic floor tile, circa 1200-1400 AD. A 'two colour' floor tile, usually found in relatively high status buildings. The floor tile would have originally been rectangular but the top right corner and bottom side of the tile is missing due to old breaks. The front and the back of the tile is flat with sides sloping slightly inwards towards the reverse, resulting in the face of the tile being larger than the back. Patches of white mortar survive on the otherwise smooth sides of the tile and traces of white mortar residue are present on the reverse of the …
Created on: Tuesday 15th October 2013
Last updated: Sunday 12th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0AC456
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy posnet handle of Medieval date, circa AD1250-1600. Posnets were a common Medieval cooking vessel resembling a small cauldron with long handles instead of lugs. The handle fragment is sub-rectangular in plan with its widest point at the broken edge and gradually narrowing to the attachment end. The underside of the handle is chamfered along both edges creating a trapezoidal section. The handle curves 90 degrees, narrows and then flares out at the attachment terminal. The upper surface of the handle is decorated with a stamped and punched ring and dot mot…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CB5020
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy token, circa AD 1250-1700. The token is sub oval in plan with a sub rectangular section. The token has a raised design of a cross on the obverse. The reverse is worn with surface pitting. A raised curvilinear form indicates that the reverse was originally decorated. The token has a light brown / yellow colour with an uneven surface patina. Maximum diameter: 23.44mm. Thickness: 3.43mm. Weight: 9.4g.
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2013
Last updated: Sunday 16th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-CA5A43
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy finger ring of Medieval to Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The ring is slightly contorted and the surfaces are heavily abraded. The ring is a even band with a sub rectangular section. The remains of a floral moulded decoration survives on the outside of the ring, but it is indiscernible due to wear. The surface of the ring is rough with a mid green patina. Diameter: 23.08mm. Thickness: 1.66mm. Weight: 2.8g.
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C93B48
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy impersonal Medieval seal matrix dating from circa AD 1300-1400. This is a pyramid type matrix with a circular base and hexagonal sectioned stem. The engraved die has a central device of two busts facing each other in profile. The faces are divided by a long-stemmed plant which emanates from a heart-shaped form at the bottom of the device and terminates in a four-leaf flower above the busts. A single recessed line divides the device from the legend. The legend starts with a six-pointed star and reads LOVE ME AND I THE. It is uncertain whether the edge of the die original…
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-CDA941
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy single looped buckle dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1250-1500. The pin is missing and the buckle has been repaired on both sides of the strap bar at the join with the buckle frame. The buckle is roughly D-shaped in plan with a narrowed and offset strap bar which is bent outwards at the centre. The strap bar is sub oval in section and attached to the buckle frame with pins. The rest of the frame is D-shaped with a flat reverse and curving front. The outer edge of the frame has a moulded decoration comprising of five traverse grooves. The buckle h…
Created on: Friday 10th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-AAE3A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy archer's finger ring dating to the Medieval period, circa AD 1300-1500. The finger ring is broadly formed from a circular hoop with a sub triangular form projecting from one edge. The projection leans back at an angle. The outside of the finger ring is decorated with incised linear and geometric shapes. The triangular projection is decorated with three inverted chevrons which increase in size towards the base of the hoop. The hoop is decorated with two parallel incised lines which terminate at both ends in a curving form which follows the shape of the…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 11th June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-AA4B46
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy annular brooch dating to the Medieval period, circa AD 1200-1500. The brooch is circular in plan. The brooch frame is flat on both sides creating a sub rectangular section. The brooch frame has a recessed area accommodating one end of the pin which is wrapped around the frame. The pin, which is complete, has a circular section and tapers to a blunt point. The length of the pin is 18.04mm. A disc-shaped collar lies flush with interior edge of the brooch frame at the hinge end of the pin. The diameter of the collar is 4.69mm. The brooch has a light g…
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 10th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-A7D9F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hammered penny of Edward I (1272-1307). The coin is a Class 4a and dates 1282-1383. North no 1023. The mint is London. Obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust. Obverse legend reads EDW R ANGL DNS HYB. The reverse shows a solid long cross with three pellets in each quadrant. Reverse legend reads CIVI/TAS/LON/DON. Diameter: 18.33mm. Thickness: 0.66mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis: 1 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-01B815
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold hammered quarter noble of Richard II (1377-99). North no 1318. The obverse shows a shield of England in an 8-arched tressure. The obverse legend reads RICARD D GRA REX ANGL with double saltires separating each word. The reverse depicts a Lis at the centre. Reverse legend reads EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA with single saltires between each word. Diameter: 19.57mm. Thickness: 0.49mm. Weight: 2.1g. Die axis: 8 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4439E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of 13th-century date. The seal matrix is a pointed oval shape with an integrally cast, rounded lug on the reverse. The lug is positioned at the apex of the seal matrix on a central rib on the longitudinal axis which extends approximately halfway down the reverse. The lug has an oval perforation with a maximum diameter of 3.3mm. The front is a die depicting a delicately formed central motif of a rampant lion. When printed, the lion would be looking to the right. It has a curving tail behind the body. A circumferential legend within two dotted borders…
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4314E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver hammered cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). The coin is a voided long cross. The mint is Wilton and the moneyer is John. The remaining obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust. Obverse legend: hENRI[CVS REX]III. On the reverse, one of the quadrants has three distinct rounded pellets. The pellets in the other quadrant are hard to discern and are possibly malformed. Reverse legend: ION/ONW. Diameter: 17.81. Thickness: 0.94mm. Weight: 0.6g. Die axis: 7 o'clock.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-4237B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hammered groat of Edward III (1327-77). The coin is wowrn but tentatively identified as belonging to the Fourth Coinage (1351-1361) from the initial mark described by North as a 'Cross 1'. Mint is London. The obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust in a tressure of arches. Obverse legend: [EDWARD DG REX ANGL Z FRANC D HYB]. The reverse shows a long cross pattee dividing legends, three pellets in each quarter. Reverse legends: POSVI ADIVTOREM MEVM and CIVITAS LONDON. Diameter: 26.5mm. Thickness: 0.92mm. Weight: 4.2g. Die axis: 6 o' clock.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-41E835
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hammered penny of John (1199-1216). The coin belongs to Class 5aii, North no 969. The mint is London and the moneyer is Willelm which is spelt 'Willen' on the coin. Obverse shows a forward facing bust with pellets in the hair. The 'X' is divided between the hand and the sceptre. Obverse legend: hENRICVS REX. The reverse shows a voided short cross with four joined pellets in each quarter and a cross pommee initial mark. Reverse legend: WILLEM ON LVN. Diameter: 18.76mm. Thickness: 0.87mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis: 1 o'clock.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-41A3A5
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probable late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The spindle whorl is worn. The whorl is circular in plan view and bi-convex in section with a central circular perforation. Both faces of the whorl are decorated with a moulded raised line and pellet design. The decoration is too worn to clearly discern. The central perforation has an internal diameter of approximately 10.2mm. The whorl is grey / yellow in colour. Diameter: 29.01mm. Thickness: 13.23mm. Weight: 47.0g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have been…
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-40D806
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface token (AD1250-1700). The identification is uncertain. The token is irregular in plan and in section. The face of token has a raised cross decoration. The reverse of the token is flat. The token has a light brown / yellow patina and the surface has an uneven patina. Length: 11.85mm. Width: 11.45mm. Thickness: 2.61mm. Weight: 0.8g.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-408FC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver hammered penny of Edward III (1327-77). The coin is worn. The solid long cross coin either belongs to Pre-Treaty Series D (1352-1353) to Series G (1356-1361), or to the Post Treaty Period (1369-1377). Mint is Archiepiscopal York. Obverse shows a forward facing crowned bust. Obverse legend: [EDWAR]DVS REX [ANGLI F]. The reverse shows a solid long cross with three pellets in each quarter and a quatrefoil with a pellet at the centre. Reverse legend: CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI. Diameter: 17.55mm. Thickness: 0.73mm. Weight: 1.2g. Die axis: 6 o'clock.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-406835
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hammered copper alloy Shield of France jetton dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1417-1497. Made in Tournai. Recorded in Mitchener:1998, page 217, no 626. The obverse shows a shield containing three lis with an annulet above. Obverse legend: +AMOUR AVE MARIA AR (rosette stops). The reverse shows a triple standard straight cross feuretty in 4-arched tressure. Diameter: 28.94mm. Thickness: 1.25mm. Weight: 4.8g.
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-C3F9F1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy vessel of Medieval date, circa AD1250-1600. The fragment is a pot leg probably a from a cooking vessel such as a skillet or posnet. The fragment is a three-dimensional foot and leg with an expanded attachment area at the top of the leg. The attachment area, which flares out suddenly, is sub oval with a flattened central sub circular knop. The leg is an ovate shape in section which narrows gently to the foot. The fragment has a mid green colour and an even patina. Length: 66.51mm. Width: 24.38mm. Thickness: 21.13mm. Weight: 74.38g. A comparab…
Created on: Monday 15th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
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