Record ID: HESH-3C4128
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight of uncertain date. The weight possibly dates from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, circa AD1500-1700 owing to the dating of surrounding finds. The weight is sub circular in plan with an irregular section. The edges of the weight are rough and slightly thicker than the centre. A circular perforation, with an approximate diameter of 5.26mm, has been punched or drilled though the weight. The surfaces of the weight are scratched and abraded. No stamps or marks are visible. Weight weighs 75.5g which converts to 2.66oz. Dimensions: Diameter i…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: HESH-3BEA62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight, sometimes known as a 'pound weight', of uncertain date. The weight possibly dates from the Medieval to Post Medieval periods, circa AD1500-1700 owing to the dating of surrounding finds. The weight is sub circular in plan and sub rectangular in section. The surfaces of the weight are heavily scratched and abraded, particularly around the edges. On one face, 2 circular corroded stubs, which are flush with the face of the weight, of the now missing iron attachment hoop are clearly visible. The other face has a raised semi-circular panal which may have b…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-3A0D26
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy biconvex button of late medieval to early post medieval date, circa AD1500-1600. The head of button is solid. The head is circular in plan and convex at the front and back. The integrally cast shank has a sub-rectangular section at the base with a rounded loop. The pierced circular perforation has an approximate diameter of 3.1mm. The button is undecorated with an uneven green / brown patina. Discussion: Similar buttons are recorded in Read: 2010, p61-2, fig 205-214 which are dated to the late 15th to 16th centuries. The examples in Read have longer sha…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-394F60
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably a sword belt hanger, of Post Medieval date, circa AD1500-1700. The hanger is irregular in plan with a tri-lobed top. The centre of the object narrows, and then it widens out again at the bottom. The bottom edge of the hanger terminates in an old break. Originally, an integrally cast suspension loop would have projected from the right hand side of the object. The loop is now missing due to an old break. A pierced rivet hole survives in the central lobe of the object with an approximate diameter of 3.3mm. Moulded decoration survives on …
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-384C25
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stud or mount of probable late medieval to early post medieval date, circa AD 1400-1600. The mount head is a pointed oval in plan. The reverse of the head is hollow with an integral square-sectioned shank protruding from the centre. The shank, which is bent, tapers to a blunt point. The base of the shaft measures 3.97mm x 3.61mm. The mount is undecorated with an uneven green / dark green and brown patina. The length of the spike suggests this mount was either used on a piece of furniture or for a relatively thick piece of leather, such as a horse harness. …
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-13B5D1
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown lead alloy object, probably casting waste of uncertain date. The object has a flat sub-circular base from which irregular vertical forms emerge. Dimensions: 35.34mm x 16.14mm x 13.04mm. Weight is 29.2g
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-138D66
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount or belt stiffener) of Post Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1700. The mount plate is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners and D-shaped in section. On the reverse of the mount is a sub triangular rivet at either end. Three central traverse bars are just discernible on the face of the belt mount at the mid section of the strap fitting.The face of the belt mount is heavily abraded with dark green and red corrosion. A comparable belt mount is recorded in Margeson:1993, Page 41, fig 287 and around in a 16th century context. D…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-12BBC6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small rim sherd of medieval (AD1300-1400) cooking pot. The sherd is irregular in plan with an everted rim. Sherd Specific Details: Diemensions: 30.90mm x 25.49mm x 7.18mm. Weight is 5.8g. Fabric Type: Coarseware Colour: Orange Fabric: Oxidised core, external and internal faces. Large round and angular sandy inclusions. Fine mica present. Hardness: Soft Decoration: None applied Condition of sherd: Abraded
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-1278A3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sherd from a Post Medieval (AD1600-1700) stoneware jug, probably a German Belamine jug. Part of the design border is present but too little survives to identify the design any further. The outer surface is covered in an iron-rich salt glaze producing a textured mottled brown effect. The fabric is hard fired and light grey in colour. The inner surface has shallow grooves confirming that the vessel was wheel-thrown. Dimensions: 36.63mm x 42.59mm x 7.74mm. Weight is 18.0g
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-1253C3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of local Severn Valley Ware coarseware of Roman date, circa AD100-400. Sherd Specific Details: Dimensions: 23.82mm x 14.28m x 7.17mm. Weight is 2.6g. Fabric Type: Severn Valley Ware Colour: Orange Fabric: Oxidised core, external and internal faces. Large / medium back angular grit inclusions. Fine mica. Hardness: Soft surface texture Decoration: None applied Condition of sherd: abraded.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-1235D0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bocy sherd of local Severn Valley Ware coarseware of Roman date, circa AD100-400. Sherd Specific Details: Dimensions: 37.80mm x 28.65m x 5.72mm. Weight is 5.4g. Fabric Type: Severn Valley Ware Colour: Orange external and internal faces. Light grey core. Fabric: Oxidised external and internal faces. Reduced core. Large / medium back angular grit inclusions. Fine mica. Hardness: Soft surface texture Decoration: None applied Condition of sherd: abraded.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-121B63
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of local Severn Valley Ware coarseware of Roman date, circa AD100-400. Sherd Specific Details: Dimensions: 24.04mm x 27.69m x 9.25mm. Weight is 5.4g. Fabric Type: Severn Valley Ware Colour: Orange Fabric: Oxidised core, external and internal faces. Large / medium back angular grit inclusions. Fine mica. Hardness: Soft surface texture Decoration: None applied Condition of sherd: abraded.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-120560
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rim sherd of local Severn Valley Ware coarseware of Roman date, circa AD100-400. Sherd Specific Details: Dimensions: 27.45mm x 24.19m x 5.12mm. Weight is 3.4g. Fabric Type: Severn Valley Ware Colour: Orange Fabric: Oxidised core, external and internal faces. Large / medium back angular grit inclusions. Fine mica. Hardness: Soft surface texture Decoration: None applied Condition of sherd: abraded.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-103FF3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy pistol shot dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1800. The casting sprue has not been removed and a casting seam is present. The surface has a dark grey patina. Diameter: 7.66mm. Length including the sprue: 13.12mm. Weight: 3.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-1002B4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four complete cast lead alloy musket balls or shot dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1600-1700. A casting sprue and casting seam is present on one of the musket balls. The three other musket balls have sprue removal scars. Diameters: 1. 9.76mm 2. 12.30mm 3. 10.88mm 4. 15.21mm Bulk weight is 39.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-0FB835
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post Medieval copper alloy rowel spur, circa AD1600-1800. The neck, rowel attachment and parts of both arms survive. Both arms are contorted and terminate in old breaks. The spur is broadly Y-shaped in plan with the two arms forming a rounded U-shape. The arms are D-shaped in section with a flat surface on the inside. There is no decoration. The arms widen towards the crest (where the two arms meet and the neck projects.) The neck is circular in section with 2 moulded decorative collars leading to the rowel attachment. The attachment is formed by two broadly triangular…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-0E5F45
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
A complete late Medieval to early Post Medieval floor tile, circa AD1200-1400. The tile is square in plan and rectangular in section. The face of the tile has shallow chips on the top and bottom edges and some abrasion to parts of the raised moulding, a large chip is present on the reverse. Overall the tile is in good condition. The face of the tile has a raised moulded decoration covered with a brown/green translucent glaze which in places has dripped down the sides. The design is complete and features a central holy cross with a crown of thorns depicted across its centre. It is surr…
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Sunday 2nd September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FE7115
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck copper alloy barbarous Roman radiate of uncertain emperor. The coin dates from AD260-296 (Reece Periods 13-14). The reverse is heavily abraded but this is a possible copy of Virtus, soldier standing right with spear and shield. Mint not known. The obverse shows a radiate bust facing right. The obverse legend is illegible. Diameter: 15.91mm. Thickness: 2.21mm. Weight: 2.2g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-93EAD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman cast copper alloy spoked disc plate brooch, circa AD 150-300. The pin is missing; remnants of the hinge and catchplate survive, and there is circumferential loss to the plate - approximately 95% of the plate survives. The damage is not new. The brooch is sub-circular in plan. In section, the brooch has a central domed projection. The central decoration has 6 linear protrusions radiating from the base. The design resembles the hub and spokes of a wheel. The central decoration is enclosed by a narrow rib. On the other side of the rib is a decorative band enclosed by …
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinstock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-EA04E6
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy fragments forming an almost complete seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1600-1700. The object was originally a disk - sub oval in plan and sub rectangular in section. The reverse is plain and flat. The face has a heavily abraded impression suggesting the object is a bag seal or 'practice' impression for a seal matrix. In contrast to the reverse, which is relatively smooth, the face of the object has suffered severe pitting. Just discernible are an incised forked foliate branch and other uncertain linear impressions within a raised border following t…
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Sunday 12th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.