Record ID: HESH-D3BBB9
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular struck flake of Neolithic date (4000-2500 BC). The flake has been struck in multiple directions during the tertiary phase of the tool production most probably during the making of a large core tool - the flake shows multiple removals in opposing directions on the dorsal face. It is relatively thin and a mid grey colour. It is possible that it may have been worked along one edge to form a crude scraper The flake measures 28.1mm in length, 13.7mm width, is 6.6mm thick and weighs 2.89 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D3ABF6
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular struck flake of Neolithic date (4000-2500 BC). The flake has been struck during the tertiary phase of the tool production most probably during the making of a large core tool - the flake shows multiple removals in opposing directions on the dorsal face. It is relatively thin and a mid grey colour The flake measures 23.5mm in length, 11.8mm width, is 3.8mm thick and weighs 1.15 grams.
Created on: Saturday 20th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D310BD
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A snapped flint waste flake (debitage) from tool production of probable earleir Neolithic date (4000 - 2100 BC). The flake is broadly rectangular in plan and sub-triangular cross section. The flake has been snapped from a larger blade like flake and reworked along one edge on the dorsal face to create a crude cutting edge. It is highly likely that this flake was a by-product (or waste flake / debitage) of tool making; if this is the case then it is from the tertiary (3rd) phase of flaking as all the cortex has been removed. This waste flake has then been re-used or utilised to form a …
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D2FD95
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A snapped flint waste flake (debitage) from tool production of probable Neolithic date (3500 - 2100 BC). The flake is broadly in oval plan and sub-triangular cross section. The flake has been snapped from a larger blade like flake and reworked along one edge on both ventral and dorsal faces to create a crude cutting edge. It is highly likely that this flake was a by-product (or waste flake / debitage) of tool making; if this is the case then it is from the secondary phase of flaking as the dorsal face has around 50% of the cortex remaining. This waste flake has then been re-used or ut…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C9C4E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight with a circular cast hole and transverse bar across the centre. The upper surface is domed whilst the reverse is broken revealing a hollow centre. One long edge has a irregular oval shaped socket and it seems most likely that this weight was cast onto a larger object. As such it is most likely to be of a modern date (1600-1800) The weight measures: 26.2mm in diameter, 16.7mm high and weighs 32.11 grams
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C99EA4
Object type: CANDLE STAND
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy terminal from a candle push-up ejector handle dating to the 18th century. The terminal is an openwork trefoil with a projecting stub with a hand cut screwthread. The shank is threaded to screw into the wooden ejector, which fitted inside the stem of the candlestick. The stem was slotted to allow vertical movement of the handle and ejector. John Caspall in, Fire and Light in the home pre-1820 (Antique Collectors' Club, 2000) shows similar examples. Dimensions: length: 37.9mm; width: 22.9mm; thickness: 3.9mm; weight: 7.67 grams. Details of this rec…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C97B82
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount / stud or mount of probable post medieval date (1600-1800). The plate is heavily eroded and corroded and therefore partially illegible. It comprises a square shaped plate with bevelled edges. The front face is deeply incised with a set of initials - cypher - J M - in copper plate style writing with many curlicues and embellishments. The style of decoration is best paralleled with 18th century book and harness mounts. The reverse face is flat - with four rectangular studs projecting from each corner - all are worn and abraded. The mount is …
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 19th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C942B2
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stud or mount of probable post medieval date (1600-1800). The stud is very large and is probably from a piece of harness or more likely furniture. The head of the stud is circular in plan with a smooth heavily patinated green surface - the external edge is decorated with a rossette formed by cutting semicircular (D shaped) removals. The centre of the stud is decorated with a seated dog / hound - possibly a greyhound which is enclosed within a broad wide cast raised border. There is no evidence of applied surface - but it is possibly it was once silvered. The shank of…
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C8BBD9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and incomplete folded and cut sheet metal strap fitting / belt mount from a medieval buckle (AD 1250-1450). Only the upper plate is present and it is broken into two conjoining parts along a recent break. The plate is rectangular in plan being formed from a single sheet - a single rectangular tab has been cut at the mid-point on the folded edge. The plate would have been wrapped around the strap bar of the now lost D shaped buckle; the U shaped removal / tab would have allowed for a separate buckle pin to be fitted. Two pierced rivet holes are present on the folded end - one …
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7E56ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold noble of Henry VI - annulet issue struck c, AD 1422 -27 at the mint probably in Calais. Initial Mark - probably Lis North: 1415, Obverse, King facing in armour holding sword and shield, standing on ship, flag at stern, shield quartered with the arms of England and France. Annulet by sword-arm hENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HYB Reverse, Floriate cross with lis at terminal of each arm and an ornamented compartment in the centre containing the letter 'h'. Lion passant in each angle with a crown above each, all within a tressure of eight arches. [IHC…
Created on: Monday 15th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A0C653
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A square (or lozenge / diamond) shaped cast sheet metal artefact - most probably of later medieval or post medieval date (AD 1250-1700). The upper surface is uniform in width and length, the sides are all faceted / bevelled. The surface is smooth and well patinated. There is no incised or applied decoration. The reverse face is similar patinated but has a rougher surface. A central grey line divides the piece in half from corner to corner - this is possibly the remains of a grey solder - suggesting this plate was applied to either another object or possibly a long pin. A direct parall…
Created on: Friday 5th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Albrighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A0A05F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is a pointed oval shape in plan and a slightly domed rectangle in profile; the edges are bevelled. The long edges are scalloped and in form it seems to be a very debased and highly stylised fleur-de-lis. The reverse face of the fitting is broadly flat and undecorated. Two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) extend from either end of the fitting; both of these are splayed and the tips broken; they have sub-rectangular shaped cross sections. These hooks would have passed thro…
Created on: Friday 5th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-826B74
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy seal matrix of probably later medieval date (1200 - 1500 AD). The seal matrix was originally circular in plan however it has suffered abrasion in the soil and some distortion from movement having a lost its lower edge. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. It has an irregular projecting boss emanating from a vertical casting seam at the top of the reverse. There is no suspension loop. The terminal end of this projection is rounded and its function was to enable the matrix to be lifted cleanly from the wax seal impression. The knop is also in line wit…
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-821D81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), initial mark: Escallop (1584-1587. Mint - London (Tower). North: 2016
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-81D00A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy double looped (spectacle) buckle of post-medieval date (1500-1650). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular (rectangular with angled short edges) in plan. A slight central bar divides the frame and a copper alloy sheet metal pin is folded around. In the centre of the buckle frame, either side of the axis bar, are two small semi-circular cast knops. The angled short edges are also thickened at thir mid-points with a stylised roundal which may have acted as a pin rest. The buckle is a light - mid green colour with a broken and uneven patina that covers all surfac…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6D3D2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Henry VII - type II with no Initial Mark. The coin is an early issue as there are saltires by the bust, London mint, 1490-1500
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6CBF38
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded short cross cut half penny most probably of Henry II (or possibly Richard I) . Images of the coin have been shown to the numismatist Carl Savage who comments; The bent Short Cross cut halfpenny is most likely Northampton rather than Norwich as NOR or possible NON (as the remaining rev legend may read) are Northampton mint signatures. The only moneyer the ends in R from this mint is Walter who was active during the reign of Henry II and Richard I. I strongly suspected this will be a class 1b or 1c based solely on the rev and the lettering also fits with this class rather …
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6C5440
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver half groat of Charles I (1625-1649). Almost all detail is lost preventing closer dating
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Felton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-632ED8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small Elizabethan coin - probably a penny - broken after recovery by the finder. Initial Mark: Cypher (1600-01). North: 2017
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-65A7ED
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn silver penny most probably of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). The coin heavily worn and differentially polished - it is also partially rolled into a tube and therefore almost all detail is lost. This prevents a more detailed and refined date
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.