Record ID: HESH-26421E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thin, incomplete, unidentified silver component. The item is semi-circular in plan, and retangular in cross section. It appears to be incomplete, with clean and linear break points on the two ends of the circular frame suggesting it has been cut, perhaps before it was intended to be melted down. On what is presumably the front facing surface of the component, there are two parrallel grooves which run along the circumference of the inside edge. The depth of the grooves is not uniform and at points the recesses are too faint to be visible. This may be the result of wear. The…
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Saturday 17th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-29BE0C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complex cast copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and date. The artefact comprises an openwork oval shaped cage surmounted by a bulbous knop which is pierced by a transverse oval shaped hole. The artefact is cast in a single piece and the openwork cage consists of four evenly spaced arms aligned vertically that enclose an oval shaped space c. 16.3mm diameter and 15.2mm high. Where the arms meet on the lower edge a flat oval shaped disc is formed - this is pierced by a rectangular hole (3.6mm x 2.4mm). On the upper edge a thickened sub rectangular domed knop or boss extends me…
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29599E
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three 'natural' stones which are recorded as they are part of a larger assemblage of material. 1. A large irregular sub oval shaped heavily water worn mudstone nodule with a series of irregular pits within the fabric. The exterior is weathered and originally (given its size and light weight) it was throught it may possibly be burnt daub or represent some form of ceramic building material. The artefact has been examined beneath a microscope and not form of fabric or inclusions can be identified - it is therefore suggested that this represent natural mudstone. There is no …
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', 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-BE87FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large broadly triangular piece of iron of uncertain function or date. The iron fragment is hammer worked and is broadly D shaped in cross section. It is pierced in four places - at the apex, twice on the base and singly at the midpoint. The surface is irregular and the reverse face has several areas of spalling and corrosion. The artefact is recorded due to the upper surface seeming to have a series of interlaced designs along the midpoint / spine. This interpretation is uncertain due to condition. Given the form and shape it is possible that this is from a decorative hinge from eit…
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BE684E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast leaded copper alloy fitting of uncertain function and date. It is broken into two parts although the two ends conjoin to form a single broken artefact. The fitting is broadly rectangular in plan - although it is much distorted in plan and profile. At the centre of one of the broken parts a rectangular lozenge headed element extends. It is uncertain if this is functional or decorative. There are no drilled holes or fixing points present; likewise there is no applied or incised decoration. The metal is a mid-grey green colour with a corroded surface patina. A direct parallel ha…
Created on: Monday 27th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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-A463E0
Object type: TAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy decorative looped tag of uncertain date. The body of the tag is lentoid in shape with the base terminating in a blunted point and the upper edge expanding into a loop set on opposite plane to the body. The piece seems to be cast in one piece The upper loop having a median bevelled circumferential rib - the inner loop measures 5.8mm x 4.6mm. The upper face of the tag is decorated with an incised curvilinear pattern filled with a molten glass like red coloured surface - the reverse face is plain and undecorated it has a longitudinal ridge and there are three small re…
Created on: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gnosall', grid reference and parish protected.

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-7AFF7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small square shaped gold coloured possibly gold (and copper) alloyed piece of casting waste / manufacturing offcut from thick sheet / ingot of uncertain date. The metal is flat and rectangular in section; one edge has a very slight bevel to it whilst the other three have cut edges. Theer is no sign of saw marks and it looks to have been cut with a cold chisel - or been snapped. Two of the cut edges have a slightly corroded surface whilst the upper and lower ones have small pit marks. No obvious nick marks or cutting can be seen on any surface and the form of the ingot is not diagnos…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-681CCB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete artefact of unknown date and function; it is most likely to be part from a knife handle (counter weight) of post medieval date. The plate is an irregular octagonal shape (square with the corners removed) and rectangular in cross section. Through the centre is a rectangular slot (7.8mm x 2.6mm). The upper surface is plain and undecorated whilst the lower has a series of scratched marks - most probably through movement in the soil. The piece is a mid-grey colour and is most likely to be a lead alloy. A direct parallel has not been found. The artefact measures 27.4mm lon…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-677681
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy representation of a human index finger of uncertain date. The artefact is realised in three dimensions and is broadly conical (D shaped) in plan and oval in cross section. It represents the tip of the index finger being cut off above the first knuckle. It is formed in three dimensions with a clearly delineated nail, cuticle and finger. On the lower edge of the front face is a additional irregular piece of lead which masks the lower left area. The underside is oval in shape with a slight depression at the mid-point. The artefact has a mid-grey colour with a well form…
Created on: Monday 10th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 12th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4E6F34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval or post medieval date (1300 - 1700). The weight is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular (conical) in cross section. Through the centre of the weight is a vertical hole which is circular (4.4mm) at the base . This hole may have had a wire or cord passing through it to aid safe-keeping and storage. The weight is undecorated although the sides are heavily worn and partially faceted. It is a mid grey colour with an even patina that covers all surfaces. This patinated surface has been marked and abraded in the soil. The weight measu…
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Driffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-90B4CC
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete hone or whetstone of undetermined date, probably Medieval or later but an earlier date should not be ruled out. The stone is rectangular in plan, profile and section. The whetstone is formed from a reddish grey, coarse grained grit/sandstone. The side surfaces show distinct bedding planes within the matrix. The edges and the tip are all worn with at least one distinct grinding sharpening surface is present. Whetstones are used for long periods in the agricultural landscape and a medieval or later date is preferred The stone is 83.2mm length, 40.1mm width, is 24.2m…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-F449A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded and corroded silver coin like disc of uncertain date - the find is thicker than a milled coin and looks as if it has been struck rather than milled. It is also thicker than conventional medieval and post medieval struck / hammered coins (based on its relevant size). Therefore, it is possibly a debased Roman coin of some sort. It has been found close to an area of Roman denarii Diameter: 17.5mm Thickness 1.0mm Weight 1.16 grams
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Romsley', grid reference and parish protected.