Record ID: WAW-201BA3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early-Medieval (late 5th to 6th centuries) possible saucer brooch made from gilded copper alloy. The brooch is sub-circular and has abraded and incomplete edges. The brooch has a border in light relief around the circumference. The brooch has been decorated in Style I with two beasts chasing each other around the brooch in light relief. The beasts circle around a centrally placed circular domed boss surrounded by a raised border. There appear to be three beasts depicted around the central boss. The beasts has pointed beaks or heads with oval eyes. The reverse is flat and wit…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-D4D3EC
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor dating to the early medieval period (c. AD 1000-1200). The remains of the object consist of a lozenge-shaped terminal with oval aperture and rounded corners at each angle. The remains of the arm is broadly D-shaped in section and is rectangular in form. The arm then broadens to a damaged end terminal. The upper face is convex and the reverse side is flat. The object has a well developed green coloured surface patina and the surfaces are abraded.  Read (2016) illustrates similar examples nos 474-476. All are dated to 11th-13t…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-2D474A
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy die stamp for making pressblech foils, dating to the Early Medieval period (c.AD 550-700). The object is rectangular with rounded corners. The central design consists of double-strand interlaced knot designs which conform to interlace Style II or Schlaufenornamentik decoration without zoomorphic elements. This is placed within a border that has circular annulets in each corner then a repeating pattern around the circumference of linear ribs. There is a further linear border around the circumference that extends to the edge of the object.&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WAW-FC5FA5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of of Early Medieval dating (AD 750 - 900). Thomas Class A, type 2. The strap-end is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with sides which narrow in smooth convex curves from the just after the perforated end to a squared off zoomorphic terminal.  The upper terminal has a split between the upper and lower backplates and is connected by two complete rivets. The main body of the object is decorated by a rectangular panel filled with an incised irregular pattern. Below this is a small moulded zoomorphic sty…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-7B167C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy supporting arm brooch of Early Anglo-Saxon dating (AD 400 to AD 500). The object is broadly an inverted triangle in plan. The upper part of the object is broadly rectangular. The object then tapers and curves into a bow and terminates with a patinated break. At the reverse of the head are vertical lugs placed at either short edge. These were possibly to hold a spring and pin. A groove appears around the headplate, visible due to lighting on the 3D scan. The object has a well developed dark green coloured surface patina.  The object measures 26.2&n…
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-05ACBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval silver penny of Cnut (AD 1016-35) Short Cross type (AD 1029-36), Mint: Stamford (STANFO). North (1991) no. 790. 
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WAW-C104D7
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval copper-alloy lobed sword pommel cap dating to circa AD 900 - 1100.  The pommel is broadly triangular in form. It is hollow inside. The base has a rounded lower edge, it curves upwards towards the outer edges. The pommel is divided into five rounded lobes, increasing in size from the edges to the centre, each separated by a groove. On the upper edge of the central lobe is a rectangular shaped perforation. The object has a green coloured surface patina.  There are a number of parallels recorded on the PAS database including WAW-86A41B dis…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E41BB6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval copper alloy brooch fragment dating to AD 450-550.  The fragment consists of the lower bow and fantail foot from a small long brooch. The fragment consists of a rectangular section that extends into a fantail foot. At the reverse are the remains of the catchplate at the upper edge. The front face is decorated with a series of horizontal linear grooves. The object has a green coloured surface patina. The surfaces are abraded.  For more complete examples recorded on the PAS database see OXON-2CC447, discovered in Oxfordshire and NMS-AAD9DB discover…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FAD920
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Early Medieval lead weight with a copper alloy coin inset within.  The object is circular with a flat upper face and flat underside. The underside has a slightly raised circumferential border. Set within the upper face is a copper alloy coin that appears to be a 3rd century nummi. The bust of a male emperor is facing left.  NLM-8F9E07 discovered in Lincolnshire is also a weight with a Roman coin thought to be set within it, this is dated to the Early Medieval period when it is thought the use of weights with insets is considered characteristic of Viking Age activ…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-78B6D6
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two-way copper alloy harness link dating to the early medieval period, circa AD 1000-1150. The object consists of a central boss in light relief with one missing arm. The remaining arm terminates with a tri lobed pierced terminal. The piercing is oval and measures 9.9 mm in length and 6.7 mm in width. The reverse is flat at the terminal end and has a concave impression at the reverse of the central boss. The object has a light brown coloured surface patina.  Williams (2007) illustrates similar fittings on page 5 and suggests they date …
Created on: Sunday 19th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-785463
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Anglo-Scandinavian four-way harness link or strap distributor dating to the Early Medeival period (c. AD 1000-1150). The object is cross-shaped with four equal arms emanating from a domed central circular boss. The arms have D-shaped cross-sections. One arm terminates in an expanded lozenge-shaped loop formed around an oval aperture. The lozenge form teminates on three sides with a rounded knop. The other three arms have old breaks and are missing the lozenge shaped loop. The boss is concave on the reverse. T…
Created on: Sunday 19th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D07FDA
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early medieval strap fitting or 'socketed hook dating to AD 1000-1100.  The object consists at one end of a rectangular terminal with a broken edge. This would once have possibly then extended into a hook as seen on other examples. Below this terminal the object extends into an opposing curved edge with a large perforation through it. On the outer face is a zoomorphic terminal. The animal has a long neck which extends to a rounded head with eyes either side and large oval nostrils. The object then expands to a terminal which is hollow at the back a…
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0F47AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early Medieval (early Anglo-Saxon) small-long brooch dating to circa AD 500-600.  The outer edge of the head of the brooch is damaged and incomplete. There are two semi circular cut outs in the lower corners either side of the bow. The upper bow is C-shaped in profile. The foot then extends from the bow and is flat with a rounded end terminal. At the reverse of the head are the worn remains of a pierced lug. At the reverse of the foot are the worn remains of the catchplate which now exists as a vertical protrusion. There do…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2E056B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy pin of Early-Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 900. The pinhead is polyhedral with a single ring and dot decoration on each of the four main sides. The sides are faceted. There is a further ring and dot decoration on the top of the pin and also on the four smaller faceted upper sides. The lower facets are undecorated. From the base of the head a length of straight circular sectioned shaft extends terminating in a worn break. There is no collar present as seen on other examples. The object has a green coloured patina.  There are a number of pins with similar pol…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-669724
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper alloy stirrup strap mount of Anglo-Scandinavian style, dating to circa AD 1000 - 1100. The mount is now in two fragments, when complete it would have been triangular in form therefore it can be classified as Williams Class A, Type 1. The front face is worn and the object incomplete therefore it is difficult to establish the original complete design. On the left hand side of the mount around half way along the length is a rounded knop. Adjacent to this is an incised circle with an elongated tendril extending above and below. There are two rivet…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CD8439
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval copper alloy strap end dating to circa AD 750-950. The strap end is sub oval in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. At the upper edge of the strap the plate splits and there are two small circular rivets which would have enabled the object to be attached to a strap. The body pf the plate is decorated with three circles. Within the circle is a quatrefoil and then a number of annulets in the quarters. The voids between the circles are triangular in form and are filled with further annulets. The body of the object narrows to the rounded zoo…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CCED58
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) copper alloy stirrup strap mount dating to circa AD 1000 – 1150. The strap mount is diamond or lozenge shaped in form. It has an openwork plate with a saltire cross at the centre. The mount has a central circular moulded knop in light relief and with six further moulded circular knops on the outer corners of the saltire cross. There is an integral projection with a rounded top that extends vertically above the openwork cross. This attachment has a circular perforation for attachment. Below the cross is a rearward facing rect…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-6B342E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Early Medieval lead weight with a copper alloy coin inset within the flat side of the weight.  The object is broadly conical with a convex top and flat underside. Set within the underside is a copper alloy coin that appears to be a 3rd century nummi. The bust is facing right, although due to wear this is worn.  NLM-8F9E07 discovered in Lincolnshire is also a weight with a Roman coin thought to be set within it, this is dated to the Early Medieval period when it is thought the use of weights with insets is considered characteristic of Viking Age activity. Another …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F9C9BE
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete although slightly damaged copper alloy strap end, dating to the Early Medieval period, circa AD 750 - 1100. The strap end is broadly triangular in plan. The upper edge of the strap is slightly damaged and is where the strap end would have been attached to a leather strap. The upper section is formed from two plates riveted together. The upper plates are broadly oval in form with a stepped ridge before tapering towards the lower terminal. The object terminates with a stylised animal head at the tip. The tip of the head is worn but appears to have mo…
Created on: Friday 18th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BBCC99
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch knob from a florid cruciform brooch dating to circa AD 525-560/70.  This object is a side knob from a florid cruciform brooch which has been cast seperately and would have been attached to the wing of the brooch with rivets. The end terminal where this side knob would have attached to the wing of the brooch is damaged and the rivets missing.  Adjacent to the damaged edge where the knob would have attached to the rest of the brooch is a rectangular panel decorated with four broadly rectangular annulets with rounded edges. Surrounding the …
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2022
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