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-B52FBB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy artefact fragment of unidentified date or function. The fragment is most likely to ate from the medieval or later periods - although was discovered on a site which produces early Roman finds. The fragment comprises a single cast piece in the form of a rectangular container from which two small projects extend from each side. None of the edges are original and the central element is broken across the top edge. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan and D shaped in cross section. The upper / exterior face is decorated with a cast design which is lost through corros…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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-1ABB03
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cuboid mudstone/siltstone with a polished surface on one face. Potential paving stone/mosaic tesserae of indeterminate date. The stone measures 29.1mm wide, 28.6mm long and 22.3mm thick. It weighs 38.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A4A336
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A currently unidentified object made of pottery. Shaped not unlike a diwali lamp, but for three small drilled (probably modern) holes in the bottom of uniform diameter. Length: 38.8mm. Width: 34.1mm. Height: 18.4mm. Internal diameter of single large hole: 16.1mm, internal diameter of three small holes: 3.8mm. Weight: 19.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-4D6BF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ground stone spindle whorl of probable later prehistoric to later post medieval date (3000 BC - 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, it measures 25.4mm diameter, and is 9.8mm thick. There is a regular slightly hour glass shaped pierced hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The shape of this hole would suggest that it has been achieved by drilling from each side. The hole measures 4.4mm in diameter. The whorl weighs 9.26 grams. The whorl is undecorated and the edges are worn and slightly abraded. The outer edge is slightly bevelled, although this is…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Edvin Loach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-274998
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ground and polished bi-convex stone spindle whorl of probable later prehistoric to later post medieval date (3000 BC - 1700 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, it measures 44mm length, 40.7mm width and is 12.8mm thick. There is a regular hour glass shaped pierced hole through the whorl and this is set slightly off centre. The shape of this hole would suggest that it has been achieved by drilling from each side. It is likely that this would have been done with a bow drill and sand, which acts as the abrasive. The hole measures 8.2mm in diameter. The whorl weighs 32.38 grams.…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-3E2CA8
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy bracelet of uncertain date - possibly Roman. The bracelet is distorted through movement in the soil and is now an irregular serpentine shape in plan. It is formed from a cast copper alloy rectangular sectioned length of thick wire that has been hand turned to form an irregular spiral. The two terminals have bulbous terminals whilst the areas immediately behind the terminals is decorated with incised linear scratches. The artefact is a mid-green colour with areas of abrasion revealing a yellow coloured brass beneath. A direct parallel has not been found - and it is …
Created on: Friday 15th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-754314
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper alloy bar - possibly a small thin bracelet of uncertain - possibly Roman date. The fragment is very small and undiagnostic it has a slight curve to its internal edge being broadly C shaped in plan; both endshave modern breaks and the external surface is decorated with crude U shaped applied depressions / slashes. The metal is a mid grey green colour with a relatively thick surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found. The artefact measures 31.1mm length and is 4.8mm wide and 4.1mm thick. It weighs 2.60 grams
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hordley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-75590E
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of probable later Iron Age or Roman date (200 BC - 400 AD). The ring is broadly circular in plan and sub-oval in cross section. The ring is a mid brown colour with a well developed patina which covers all surfaces. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. There are no obvious wear facets on the internal surfaces. The use of this ring is difficult to interpret. The most likely functional use is as a harness (probably strap union) fitting. No clear parallels have been found for this artefact; it has been dated solely on the design, weight of the met…
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Rhyn', grid reference and parish protected.

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.

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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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-DFA78B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy artefact. The artefact is rectangular in plan with a slightly curved profile and has a square shaped cross section. It is broken at one end and other terminates in a rounded point. There is no cast or incised surface decoration and the artefact has a thick green surface patina which is slightly corroded and abraded. The curve in the profile is due to recent movement in the ploughsoil. Lateral surface cracking is present due to stress fracturing. A direct parallel has not been found - it has been discovered on a site rich in Roman and Medieval archae…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hay on Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CC3516
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified incomplete cast copper alloy artefact of uncertain function and date although potentially of later Medieval or post medieval. The artefact is crescent shaped in plan and has a varied irregular section tapering from an oval to a rectangle. One end is broken. There is no decoration present and the surface is a pitted and corroded copper alloy. In form the artefact is similar to the prick elements on candle sticks but is proportionately smaller . A parallel has not been found. The artefact measures 31.8mm length, 5.7mm width, is 5.7mm thick and weighs 4.0 grams
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-CC1D8A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified artefact of uncertain function and date although potentially of later Medieval or post medieval. The artefact is case in one piece and incomplete being broken across the mid-point and surviving in two non-conjoining parts. In plan it is crescent shaped whilst profile it is rectangular. The upper part is decorated with a cast design; the lower piece has a series of rectangular cells aligned vertically whilst the upper is decorated with a series of irregularly positioned raised pellets. The reverse face is undecorated. The fragment is a mid grey colour with well formed s…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B58D0A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A n unidentified copper alloy artefact of uncertain date; the fragment is in the form of a cylindrical bar with spatulate terminal and a depression on either side whilst the stem has distinct groove along its length. The fragment is a mid brown green colour with a corroded surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found although a medieval date is favoured by the recorder based on condition and surface patina. The fragment measures 27.8mm long, 6.1mm wide, and is 5.7mm thick and weighs 2.0 grams.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', 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-8725F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and eroded copper alloy coin of either later Roman or post-medieval date. The uncertanity of dating is due to the small size and roundness of the coin. Although it has a similar patina to other Roman coins discovered in the immediate area - it has the potential for being a coin of the 17th century - such as a copper alloy 'Richmond Round of James I or Charles I. The coin is too heavily eroded to identify further.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cleobury', grid reference and parish protected.