Record ID: HESH-96BA8A
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy hammer or possibly small anvil of unknown - probably post medieval, date. The body of the hammer comprises of a cylindrical shape which tapers at both ends - one into a wedge shape the opposite into a four sided point. The remains of an iron riod extends from one face and it is at this point that one egde is wide than the other. A direct paralell has not been found but given the method of manufacture and also the patina it is most likely to post medieval (1500-1800) The artefact measures 81.5mm length, 31.5mm width and is 28.0mm thick; the iron rod has …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B01393
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper Alloy unidentified object, rectangular in plan, oval in cross section, with a swelling at the midpoint. This object is a copper blue with a light brown. An unknown feature which runs across half of one face stopping in the midpoint indicates that it became detached from a larger object. 30.29mm in length, 10.23mm in width and 6.32mm in height. It weighs 3.90 grams
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-092832
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy / pewter strip of uncertain date and function - it is triangular in section with a raised longitudinal seam on the upper face. The metal is a mid grey colour with an even 'pewter like' patina. This object has a length of 29.55mm, a width of 21.46mm and a thickness of 4.58mm; it weighs 9.4 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-078129
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hoop of copper alloy - possibly from a knife handle of uncertain date. The artefact has a dark grey green colour with well formed surface patina. The artefacts measures / has a diameter of 14.00mm and a height of 15.94mm; the metal is 1.8mm thick. It weighs 5.8 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-056353
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.1mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a length of 30.34mm, a width of 12.65mm and a thickness of 3.3mm. It weighs 3.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-4D5A33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.7mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a width of 10.6mm, a length of 24.72 and a height of 2.58mm; it weighs 5.8 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: HESH-4CCA07
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leaf shaped copper alloy artefact of uncertain date or function. The stem of the leaf is square shaped in cross section. The metal has a mid brown coloured surface. It has a width of 22.18mm, a length of 45.30 and a height of 1.7mm; it weighs 5.5 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A2E794
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of cast copper alloy plate of uncertain date. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and cross section. All edges are heavily eroded and abraded; they do not represent the original edges. The upper surface has a poorly preserved cast pattern comprising radiating elements between oval lentoid open loops. It has a deep green coloured surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found although it is highly likely that it is from the rim of a decorated metal dish - possibly a chafing dish of later medieval date (AD 1200 - 1600). The fragment measures: 33.…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-454582
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring of unknown date, most probably medieval (1250-1600). The function of the ring is unknown, given its size, wear and distortion it is most likely to be from a harness fitting. The ring is oval in plan and has a distinct angular sub-triangular cross section. The width of the ring is relatively uniform. There is no decoration on either the outer or inner surfaces. The internal edge of the ring is worn suggesting that it may have been a belt ring used to tighten or secure a leather strap; being so slight it is possibly part of personal dress. The ring has a well pr…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brimfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-382702
Object type: LAMP
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small irregular lozenge / rhomboid shaped stone with hollowed oval shaped depression of uncertain date and function. The stone is a very coarse sandstone which has weathered to a smooth mid prupleish brown colour. The exterior surfaces are all flat - the upper edge has an oval shaped dished hole cut into its surface - the exact function of which is unknown. The hole measures - 26.5mm length, 21.4mm width and is 10.7mm deep. The edges of the hole are smooth and there is no evidence of faceting or drilling. The base of the hole is also smooth and again there are no 'modern' tool marks…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
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Record ID: HESH-C5BBBB
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy spill of lead alloy of uncertain date or function - but most probably being of 17th century date and spill from casting - potentially lead alloy musket balls. The irregular splatter of lead measures 22cm length 18cm width and is 8cm high. It weighs approximately 6 kilograms. The upper side of the spill is flat and smooth whilst the underside is formed of tiny rivelets conjoined together. The area is well known for a 17th century / civil war seige - although the spill could be from building work / guttering water pipes of a similar or later period
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5CB234
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of probable Roman - Modern date (50 - 1800). The ring is circular in plan and lentoid (hexagonal) in cross section. There are traces of irregular file marks on several surfaces. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. A slight thickening of the ring is present on one edge - this maybe remains of a casting jet. The ring is oval in shape due to distortion and has wear facets on internal surfaces from use. The ring is a dark - mid greenish grey colour with a well developed patina which covers all surfaces. The patination of the metal would suggest a…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-37D587
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavily patinated lead alloy nail - head 20.6 x 21.2mm shank square sectioned bent at 90 degrees terminating in blunt point 5.4 x 4.2mm thick. Weight 12.9 grams
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-37CE64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Roman or Medieval- modern (50-410 or 1200-1800). The weight is sub-conical with a single cast hole set off centre (diameter 4.8mm). The external edges are slightly faceted. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 9.1mm height, 22.8mm length, is 24.1mm width; it weighs 14.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 29th April 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E5996
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Roman or Medieval- modern (50-410 or 1200-1800). The weight is sub-conical with a single cast hole set off centre (diameter 9.3mm). The external edges are slightly faceted. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 16.1mm height, 24.2mm length, is 28.4mm width; it weighs 46.09 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7E435E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight, of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - 1900). The weight is tear dropped shaped in plan and both faces of the weight are flat. The weight is undecorated on both faces. The weight is complete and has a perforated rectangular suspension hole through the top where it thins to a tip, this measures 4.35mm in length and 2.59 mm in width. The lead is a light whitish-grey colour. These weights are not yet completely understood. There are other examples on the database discovered in discovered in the district of Harrogate, North Yorkshire (SWYOR-771593) and Ryedale,…
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Record ID: HESH-D31351
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy zoomorphic mount or figurine in the form of a stylised fish or dolphin. The figure consists of the head facing right with a slightly rounded open mouth. The upper part of the jaw is thicker and more prominent than the lower half. The figure has a large eye consisting of an oval shaped pellet set in an oval shaped groove. The body of the figurine has an arched back which curves and tapers to a broken terminal. Other examples on the database suggest that the body would have then terminated in a forked tail. The lead is a mid-greyish cream colour. This is ve…
Created on: Thursday 1st October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-18EBEC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment of uncertain function or date; it is most likely to be either later medieval or post medieval in date (AD 1350 - 1700). The fragment is broadly oval in plan and rectangular in section. The edges are incomplete (although in places areas of scalloping survive) and it is possible that this may be waste from an industrial process or an incomplete / miscast object. The lower surface is flat and undecorated; the upper surface is rough with possibly a miscast / relief design. The edges suggest the profile was H shape - possibly similar to glass came …
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Record ID: HESH-18BFCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably medieval - modern (1200-1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical with a single transverse cast hole set off centre (diameter 5.0 mm); the hole is filled with soil and one end is crushed and the hole is sealed. The weight measures 29.1mm length and 17.7mm diameter. It weighs 28.8 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-820D80
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman, Medieval or post medieval date (50-1800). In plan the repair is irregular and has an abraded H shaped cross section. There are no remnants of pottery within the H shaped section. These types of mend were used during many different periods. The vessel repair measures 28.2mm length, 25.0mm width is 10.9mm thick and weighs 43.4 grams. The H section has a groove of variable width - most regularly 2.9mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wye Valley', grid reference and parish protected.