Record ID: HESH-9AFFE8
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nine lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form and range in colour from mid grey to a light grey / blue colour. 1) Casting seam present. Diameter: 12.89mm. Weight: 8.6g 2) Casting sprue present. Diameter: 14.17mm. Weight: 11.7g 3) Casting sprue present. Diameter: 15.21mm. Weight: 11.8g 4) Casting seam and casting sprue present. Diameter: 14.26mm. Weight:12.7g 5) Casting seam and casting sprue present. Diameter: 14.25mm. Weight:13.9g 6) Faint casting seam and cavity …
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-99CC53
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form and are a light grey / blue colour. One shot has a smooth surface with a faint casting seam and a flattened side indicating that the shot has been fired and hit something. The other shot has a casting seam and casting sprue present. 1) Diameter: 13.33mm. Weight: 12.6g 2) Diameter: 13.15mm. Weight: 12.7g
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-99B423
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form and are a light grey / blue colour. One shot has a smooth surface with a casting seam and casting sprue present. The other shot has a rougher surface with soil adhering to the surface. A casting seam and prominent casting sprue are present. 1) Diameter: 15.48mm. Weight: 16.1g 2) Diameter: 14.72mm. Weight: 13.0g
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-998B23
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form. The smaller shot has an even mid grey colour. A casting seam and casting cavity is present. The larger shot has an even light grey / blue colour. A casting sprue is present. 1) Diameter: 13.29mm. Weight: 8.2g 2) Diameter: 11.93mm. Weight: 11.4g
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-751122
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). The larger is probably from a pistol. The smaller is probably buckshot. The shot is sub spherical in form with an even light grey / blue colour. The smaller shot has a casting seam and a sprue is present. The larger shot has a flattened area and the opposite side of the shot has a rough surface, indicating that it has been shot and hit something hard. 1) Diameter: 12.11mm. Weight: 8.87g 2) Diameter: 9.56mm. Weight: 4.95g
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-747667
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early Modern date (AD 1600-1800). The smaller of the shot is probably buckshot, the larger is probably from a pistol. The shot is sub spherical in form with a smooth surface and an even dark grey colour. Both shot have casting seams and the larger has a casting sprue. Both shot are perforated. Diameter: 12.51mm. Weight: 9.64g Diameter: 9.68mm. Weight: 4.93g
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4B3771
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) probably dating to the Roman period, circa AD43-410 but possibly Medieval. The pot mend is sub circular in plan with an H-shaped cross section. Some orange pottery remains on the interior of the pot mend. The lead alloy is worn with an even light grey patina. Diameter: 27.59mm. Thickness: 10.87mm. Weight: 28.91g.
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-09D414
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uniface token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa 1400-1700. The token is sub-triangular in plan, with rounded corners, and irregular in section. There appears to be a raised, cast design on the face of the token, but the surface is too worn to be certain. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The token has a mottled mid grey and light green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute for low denomination currency. Length: 19.6…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-09B024
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a cast design of raised lines radiating from the centre of the token in a non-symmetrical design. The reverse is plain and flat. The surface of the token has a light grey / yellow patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorised by Powell as a Type 3 - segments emanating from centre. Lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute …
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-098534
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. Approximately 95% of the token survives. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants, with a single pellet within each quadrant located along the perimeter of the token. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token has a mottled mid grey and light green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 3 - cross wit…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-097283
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants, with a single pellet at the centre of each quadrant (4 pellets in total), within a raised perimeter. The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token has a mottled mid and light grey patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 14 - cross with centrally position pellet in e…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-094E81
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design of a central cross creating 4 quadrants, with a single pellet at the centre of each quadrant (4 pellets in total). The reverse of the token is flat and undecorated. The surface of the token had a light grey / yellow patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 14 - cross with centrally position pellet in each quadrant. Lead tokens were use…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-094111
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design which is hard to discern but possibly depicts a human figure. The reverse has a circular depression which follows the perimeter of the token. The surface of the token had a mid grey / light green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorized as Powell type 13 - an abstract design which may actually represent objects. Lead tokens were used throughout the M…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-092811
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy token. The face of the token may have been stamped with an impression taken from a half-groat, which would date the token to the mid 17th century. The token is sub-circular in plan and sub-rectangular in section. The perimeter of the face of the token is slightly rimmed. The edge of the token is bordered with a circular band. At the centre is a faint impression of a left facing head. Although the surface is too worn to be certain, the impression is a similar size and design of a half groat of Charles I (1625-49). The reverse of the token is predominantly fla…
Created on: Friday 28th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 9th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-744312
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1500-1600. The seal would have originally comprised of 2 disks, of unequal size, and a connecting strip. The surviving parts of the seal create a sub semi-circular form in plan and an irregular 'H'-shaped profile. Approximately 60% of the seal survives. The damage is not new. The upper, smaller disk has an approximate diameter of 26.9mm and a maximum thickness of 1.71mm. An incomplete shield is present on the face. A row of 3 stars is present at the top of the shield design. The lower part o…
Created on: Friday 21st February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-73B274
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy uniface token, probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1500-1800. The token is sub square in plan. The token is contorted creating an irregular section. The damage is not new. The front face of the token is decorated with the initial 'W R' with a crown above. It is uncertain, but the decoration was probably stamped. The reverse of the token is plain. The token is bent and the surfaces are worn due to movement in the plough soil. The token has a mid-grey uneven patina. Length is 19.74mm. Width: 15.92mm. Thickness: 3.89mm. Weight: 6.67g. Tokens are eas…
Created on: Friday 21st February 2014
Last updated: Friday 14th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4C02A0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable cast lead alloy hollow standing weight of uncertain date, but probably Post Medieval, circa AD1600-1800. However, another possible identification is a protective cap for a peg or other similar object. The weight is sub-cylindrical in form, with a round, flat base. Parallel sides rise from the base, which are slightly lob-sided. The rim would have originally been sub circular but is now slightly contorted. The damage is not new. The thickness of the sides at the rim is approximately 2.3mm. The maximum diameter at the rim is 15.17mm. The approximate depth of the holl…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4B7592
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy uniface token of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a raised cast design which is hard to discern. The design possibly depicts a bird or an animal. The reverse is plain and flat. The surface of the token has a light grey / green patina and is worn as a result of movement in the plough soil. Catagorised by Powell as a Type 18 (bird) or Type 19 (animal. Lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute for…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2357C6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, circa AD1200-1450. The object is sub-circular in plan with a domed upper face and a flat rear face. Slightly off-centre is a vertical, sub circular perforation with an approximate diameter of 8.7mm. No discernible decoration is now present. The slightly uneven surface to the upper face suggests that the spindle whorl may originally have had a moulded decoration. The reverse of the spindle whorl is undecorated with a slight rim around the central perforation and the outer circumference of the spindle …
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-231B62
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD1500-1800. The weight is broadly conical in profile with a sub-circular base and sides which taper to a rounded point. The base of the weight shallows slightly towards the central vertical perforation. The perforation is sub circular which an approximate diameter of 4.1mm. The surface of the weight is uneven and abraded due to movement in the plough soil. The weight is light grey in colour. Maximum diameter at the base is 21.52mm. Length is 20.99mm. Weight: 44.76g. Lead weights can dat…
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.