Record ID: HESH-967897
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill style brooch of Roman dating AD 90 - 130. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma, with a moulded plate rising from the wings on each side, to mark the sides of the head and bow. The wings are complete with pierced endcaps that hold an extant axis bar. The spring and pin are lost; however they would also have been held by an external chord which fits through a pierced longitudunal ridge that extends along the head. The lower bow / foot are distorted and the catchplate is b…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-96604B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish silver cut farthing of Alexander III (r.1249-86 AD) first coinage (Voided long cross and stars) Type Ia or IIb (Spink S5040 or S5042) dating to 1250-80 AD. Mint: uncertain but possibly Berwick. Moneyer: uncertain but possibly Wales or Wales and Robert jointly. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 16-17.
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 13th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wheaton', grid reference and parish protected.

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-135717
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy champlevé enamelled mount - most probably from a casket or reliquary chest of high medieval date (c. AD. 1150-1250). The style of the mount is not as elegant as that known from Limoges and it is possible this may be an English or another continental piece in the same style. The plate is flat and rectangular; in profile it is bowed slightly, possibly by movement in the ploughsoil but probably by being levered from the wooden casket. The two ends of the mount are both broken and the breaks are patinated suggesting the damage is in antiquity / old. Four rivet holes a…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-11FE79
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete but eroded cast copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix of medieval date (1250-1400). The die is broadly circular in plan whilst the reverse pedestal rises to a suspension loop. The body of the matrix is a pedestal formed from six irregular tapering sides. At the apex would have been a moulded band surmounted by a single loop. This is lost and the pedestal is distrorted - the break is however old and patinated suggesting the damage occurred in antiquity. A larger oval scar is present on one face of the pedestal and it is likely this obscures a mark which would have…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-104EB4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Inscribed gold stater of Dobunii / Dobunnic tribe - Western type - EISV type / tribal leader struck c. AD 20 - 43 Van Arsdell 1105 Hobbs: 3039-3042 - specifically 3039 Rudd et al: ABC: 2078
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-10355A
Object type: TANKARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy tankard handle of probable later Iron Age or very early Roman date (c. 150 BC - 100 AD). The handle has an openwork design that is similar to that seen on several tankards and can be paralleled against the design seen on mirror handles. The handle is fragmentary consisting of the mid-section / handle only; the breaks on the upper and lower edges are old and patinated suggesting damage in antiquity. In plan the handle is irregular being broadly sub-rectangular; in profile it is bowed with an even (elegant) curve; the cross section is irregular. The up…
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 22nd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AA37E9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy mount or stud inlaid with enamel and millefiori dating to the earlier Roman period, c. AD 50-300. The mount is originally was a circular disc in plan but due to movement within the ploughsoil has lost much of its original edge and some surface. In plan it is rectangular with a flat reverse. From the centre of the reverse the remains of a square sectioned shank extends. The shank seems to be complete although it is short and stubby having a rounded terminal. It measures 5.1mm wide and 5.6mm thick, it projects 4.1mm from the reverse face. An irregula…
Created on: Friday 7th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A8866C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700). The strap fitting is circular in plan and domed (convex) in profile; the edges are bevelled. The overall decorative design is that of a flower with the central boss being cast as the centre of the flower from which a series of D shaped petals radiate to form a slightly serrated edge to the fitting. The areas between the bosses is recessed. The reverse face of the fitting is flat with two cast sub-rectangular projections (hooks) which are both broken. The fitting is a mid green brown colour with an…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A741C6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy double looped buckle woth openwork frame of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). In plan the buckle is broadly sub-rectangular with a slight central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is present and formed from a triangular length of copper alloy sheet folded around centra bar; there is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated with projecting oval plates on the short edges which have cast holes arranged in a cross shaped design. One of these holes is incomplete being choken with mis-cast (un…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-07F155
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of uncertain but probable later early Medieval date (AD 750-1050). The weight is rectangular in plan and profile. The upper surface has an inset copper alloy disc - possibly a coin. The disc is heavily corroded but may possibly have once been styca or similar coin of early medieval date. One corner on the upper face of the weight has a single irregular oval shaped depression - possibly a casting flaw. All other surfaces are plain and undecorated. 'Viking' weights are known from the Danelaw with coins and other items inset within them. These are usually circula…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-0D7BAE
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flint scraper / side scraper formed on a secondary flake probably dating from the earlier Neolithic (3500-2500 BC). The scraper is formed on a pointed oval shaped flake which is D shaped in cross section. The ventral (lower) face shows conchoidal ripples and the bulb and point of percussion from a prepared distal platform. The dorsal face has a number of irregular and regular flake scars from previous flake removals and a large area of mid grey cream coloured cortex. The two long curved edges have been reworked / retouched with small regular flakes creating a cutting / scrapin…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5158C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver cut half penny of Henry III Long cross coinage (AD 1247-1279), being incomplete it is tricky to asign a moneyer and a mint - it is most likely to fall within Class Vg (dating to 1265) based on the style of the R and portrait type.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 31st July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1158E8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is sub-circular in plan and D shaped in profile (globular in style). The base is relatively flat and even. The weight is undecorated although is incised with irregular cut lines around its external edge. Further, the base of the weight has an irregular shallow crescent shape cut from it and knife marks are clearly visible. These marks are patinated and this suggests that this occurred prior to deposition. A central hole extends through the weight - it is very narrow and clogged with soil. The weight i…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-114735
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two sherds of oxidised (orange) wheel thrown ceramic vessel, Severn Valley Ware, dates from the 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. One sherd is from the side wall of a realtively smal thin walled vessel; whilst the other is from the rim. Neither is decorated. The sherds measure 1. 30.6mm length, 36.1mm width is 12.6mm thick, and weighs 11.5 grams. 2. 22.5mm length, 31.5mm width is 9.7mm thick, and weighs 7.1 grams. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: 'Severn Valley Ware' Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised (grey) core, oxidised (orange) interior Hardness: H…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-112F7C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single undiagnostic rim sherd of a local earthenware pottery vessel, possibly a cooking pot with stepped rim. From the size of the sherd the diameter cannot be accurately estimated. The sherd is most likely to date from the late 12th - 14th centuries (AD1150 - c.1350). The kiln site is unknown. The fragment measures: 18.5mm high, 49.1mm wide, 12.3mm thick at the rim and 5.3mm thick across teh sidewall; it weighs 17.6 grams. Sherd specific details: Vessel Form: Thin walled cooking vessels. Fabric Type: Local sandy ware. Sherd type: Rim sherd Rim type: Flat topped,…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-10DA07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seven undiagnostic sherds from the bodies of local earthenware pottery vessel most probably from a thin walled cooking pots. From the size of the sherds the size and capacity cannot be estimated. The sherds are most likely to date from the late 12th - 14th centuries (AD1150 - c.1350). The kiln site is unknown. The fragments measure: Largest: 29.2 mm length, 16.1mm wide, 12.8mm thick on the side wall and weighs 4.4 grams. Smallest: 14.4mm length, 9.5mm wide, 8.6mm thick on the side wall and weighs 1.3 grams. Baulk Weight: 16.3 grams Sherd specific details: Vessel For…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-10B7DF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undiagnostic sherds from the bodies of local earthenware pottery vessel most probably from a thin walled table vessel or jug. From the size of the sherd the size and capacity cannot be estimated. The sherd is most likely to date from the late 12th - 14th centuries (AD1150 - c.1350). The kiln site is unknown. The two sherds have been bagged by the finder and the fabric is broadly similar. Both sherds are glazed one (the smaller with a light green yellow coloured splash glaze; the larger has poorly applied and heavily detiorated glaze covering the internal surface - it is possible t…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
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Record ID: HESH-108A8B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two undiagnostic sherds from the bodies of local earthenware pottery vessel most probably from a thin walled table vessel or cooking pots. From the size of the sherd the size and capacity cannot be estimated. The sherd is most likely to date from the late 12th - 14th centuries (AD1150 - c.1350). The kiln site is unknown. The two sherds have been bagged by the finder and the fabric is broadly similar - however, one sherd is heavily sooted whilst the other has heavily scratched lines on its exterior surface - these lines could be decorative - although could equally be due to movement in…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-103F61
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very hard fragment of a single undiagnostic sherd from the body or possibly base of a local earthenware pottery vessel - possibly Midland's Purpleware. From the size of the sherd the size and capacity cannot be estimated. The sherd is most likely to date from the later medieval or post medieval periods (1350-1700). The kiln site is unknown. The fragment measures: 15.6 mm length, 22.3 mm wide, 6.6 mm thick on the side wall and weighs 4.1 grams. Sherd specific details: Vessel Form: Thin walled vessel possibly jug or domestic vessel. Fabric Type: possibly Midlands Purplewar…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 30th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.