Record ID: HESH-212B87
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy shot of probable Post Medieval or early modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form with a smooth surface and an even dark grey colour. All the shot have casting seams and a sprue survives on one of the shot. All the shot is perforated. 1) Diameter: 13.16mm. Weight: 9.64g 2) Diameter: 12.15mm. Weight: 10.83g 3) Diameter: 12.31mm. Weight: 10.68g
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-208734
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot of probably Post Medieval or early Modern date (AD1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub-spherical in form with a smooth surface and is light grey / blue in colour. A casting seam and prominent casting sprue are present. The surface opposite the casting sprue is flattened from use (probably hitting something when fired). Diameter: 13.20mm. Weight: 12.90g
Created on: Monday 17th February 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FBFFC0
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. A casting sprue is present. The face of the token has a raised linear and curvilinear design. Two raised concentric circles, one along the perimeter of the token and the other in the centre are divided by a raised central cross formed by 7 raised lines. Categorized by Powell as a Type 31: Circular or elliptical geometric. The reverse is plain and flat. The surface of the token has an even light green / grey patina. Lead t…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-5F9CA6
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 grid design formed by 4 vertical and 4 horizontal equally spaced, cross hatching lines. The reverse is plain and flat. The surface of the token as an even mid green patina. Categorized by Powell as a Type 7 Hatching design. Lead tokens were used throughout the Medieval and Post Medieval periods as a substitute for low denomination currency. Diameter: 18.69mm. Thickness: 2.59mm. Weight…
Created on: Friday 15th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-3AB7F4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy late Medieval to early Post Medieval token, circa AD1400-1700. The token is sub-circular in plan and irregular in section. The face of the token has a 6-foil geometric raised design with a pellet at the centre and a pellet between each petal. A casting scar is present on the reverse. The surface of the token has an even mid green patina. Categorized by Powell as a Type 1, Petalled Flower, one of the most common types of lead alloy token. A similar token is recorded under reference BERK-DA4E74. Diameter: 18.02mm. Thickness: 2.25mm. Weight: 2.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-357322
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy spindle whorl of probably late Medieval to early Post Medieval date, circa AD1400-1700. The spindle whorl is circular in plan with a central circular perforation and bi-convex in section. The central perforation has an approximate diameter of 7.3mm. A crescent shaped deep depression is present in the sidewall of the hole - probably a relic of casting. Both faces of the whorl are decorated with linear raised lines which radiate from the centre to the edges. The whorl is light grey with the raised areas being slightly darker grey in colour. Similar examples of…
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th November 2013
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Record ID: HESH-CB8653
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy palm guard dating from the Post Medieval to Modern periods, circa 1600-1900. The palm guard is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in profile. One face of the palm guard is flat. The other face is convex with a circular depression to one side. The diameter of the depression is approximately 18mm. The sides of the palm guard have a notched decoration. The surfaces of the palm guard are rough and worn due to movement in the plough soil. The palm guard has an uneven colour of light grey and light brown. Palm guards are associated with industries such as leatherwor…
Created on: Friday 8th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A55651
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy button dating from the late Medieval period to the early Post Medieval period, circa AD 1500-1700. The button is circular in plan. The section is irregular. The face of the button has a crude moulded decoration comprising of a central, slightly larger raised pellet, within a circle of 8 surrounding pellets. Slightly raised lines radiating from the central pellet to each of the surrounding pellet, like the spokes of a wheel, are just discernible. The circumference of the button is decorated by 14 pellets. The reverse of the button is plain and flat. A…
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
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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
No spatial data available.

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-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-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-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.

Record ID: WMID-1DB7E1
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead-alloy three dimensional figurine or toy of Post Medieval date, circa AD1500-1800. The figurine is of an integrally cast horse and rider with a casting sprue present on the back of the rider. The head of the rider, the horse's tail and all four of the lower legs of the horse are missing due to old breaks. The surviving surfaces of the figurine are abraded with particular wear to the rider, but delicately moulded detailing of the horse and saddle remain. The rider has one hand on the reigns and the other arm raised apparently waving his hat. The rider may represe…
Created on: Friday 7th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-09F544
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy suspension weight of Post Medieval date, circa AD1500-1800. The weight is broadly conical in form. The weight is sub circular in plan, although the edges are irregular and ragged due to damage, with sides that taper to a rounded terminal. A sub triangular loop is set in the centre of the flat top. The loop is made from iron wire with a circular cross section. The weight has a light grey colour and all surfaces are abraded. Soil still adheres to the surface. Maximum diameter at base: 44.14mm. Length of weight is 37.92mm with increases to 47.76mm when includ…
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A71800
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy figurine of uncertain date. The figurine is poorly cast and in worn condition. The figurine is sub rectangular in plan view and irregular in section. The reverse of the figurine is flat. A sub square knop protrudes from the back of an angular, squarish forehead. A strong brow leads to recessed eyes and a flat, sub triangular nose. The mouth is crudely formed and is possibly open. The head has a strong jaw with a pointed chin. The neck is recessed and sharply expands to a barrel-shaped torso. The torso has no detailing and the arms are not depicted. …
Created on: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-11E8D6
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy nail of uncertain date. The nail is probably Post Medieval to Modern in date, circa AD1600-1900. The head of the nail is sub square in plan view and irregular in section. The top of the head is faceted with all four corners tilting downwards. The underside of the head is flat. The nail has a rectangular sectioned shaft which tapers to a rounded terminal. The length of the shaft is approximately 32.1mm. The shaft measures 6.8mm x 4.3mm at its widest point. The surface of the nail is abraded and has a light grey uneven patina. Length: 39.29mm. Width…
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-42A185
Object type: VOTIVE MODEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy miniature votive axehead, probably dating to the Roman period, AD43-410. The miniature is wedge-shaped, with a square-sectioned butt end which tapers to a flat blade end. The butt end of the axehead has a circular drilled hole with an approximate diameter of 3.1mm. The square-sectioned terminal has an incised 'I'. At the blade end, one side of the axehead has a heavily incised line. The miniature axehead is grey/yellow in colour with an uneven patina. Length: 21.47mm. Width at the blade: 6.37mm. Thickness: 5.69mm. Weight: 3.0g. Comparable example…
Created on: Sunday 21st April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2013
Spatial data recorded.