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Record ID: HESH-10FDB3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular spherical shaped piece of iron shot / small cannon ball probably of post medieval / civil war date (1600-1700 AD). The ball is of a mid-brown purplish colour with small areas of flaking and active corrosion. The ball is in fairly good condition and with no obvious dents or grazes which might suggest use. The size is small either suggesting it was used as grape shot or that it was for a small hand-held cannon (possibly a serpentine 1 ½ inch bore or Falcon 2 1/2 inch) rather than for a standard sized cannon.
The shotis sub-spherical with a diameter of 41.8mm (1.6 inc…
Created on: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-95E123
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron pin from a Roman brooch. The pin is cylindrical in shape tapering from a wide pierced head too a tapering point. The head of the pin seems to have been deliberately flattened and pierced. It has broken across the pierced hole. The artefact is a mid grey brown colour with a corroded mid brown colour. A direct parallel has not been found and the pin was recovered from an area which has exclusively been of Roman date.
The pin measures 53.6mm length, 2.7mm width and is 2.5mm thick; it weighs 1.43 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Weobley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-FEE85D
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mid 19th century (1800-1900) Brass police composite button from a uniform jacket. The button is machine pressed with inscription SHROPSHIRE CONSTABULARY on a raised band around a recessed central Crown. Reverse has a machine pressed back -with possible maker PEARSON inscribed.
Diameter: 24.32mm, thickness 7.62mm Weight 4.4 grams
Additional information regarding this find has been provided by Peter Hart and we are grateful for his help and input:
The Shropshire County Constabulary was raised in 1840 under the County Police Act of 1839. It was amalgamated in 1967 with W…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
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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-88C729
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable complete forged iron arrowhead of post conquest medieval date (1100 - 1350). The arrowhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a central spine which extends from the tip to a hollow (?) socket. Two sub-triangular blades expand from either side of the spine; these are relatively short and stubby. One blade is better preserved than the other. In cross section the arrowhead is broadly diamond shape with a prominent spine / mid-rib. The arrowhead (without the socket) measures 37.9mm length, 26.0mm width. The socket is incomplete / broken (length: 43.5mm) and only one face su…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Barkway', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-BCAF29
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axe, axehead or hatchet of uncertain date possibly Medieval but more likely to be post medieval date (1000 - 1800 AD). The axe is incomplete and only the blade and cutting edge survive - it is broadly sub-triangular in plan with an irregular expanded blade: in profile it is wedge shaped. The socket of the axe is broken and the break is old and patinated- because of the break it is uncertain how the socket was formed. The butt of the axe is lost. The internal face of the socket has the remains of iron impregnated wood imbedded within the corrosion. As the blade expands in width…
Created on: Thursday 20th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: HESH-5D2C4A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large hand wrought iron nail with a large boss like square shaped head with a distinctive D shaped cross section. The shank of the nail is square and broken. The surface of the nail suffers from active laminating corrosion. A direct parallel has not been found, but the shear size suggests that it was not for domestic furniture, instead it is suggested that it might be an iron nail from a studded timber door, or possibly from a boat. A date is also difficult to suggest - it is possibly ancient but as it is hand made it could date from as late as 1900.
The iron nail measures, 50.3mm …
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-4B0383
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron cannon ball of post-medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The cannon ball is very heavily corroded and encrusted with red sandstone - it is sub-spherical in form with a potential diameter of c. 6 inches or 15.5cm. It weighs approximately 7.5 kilograms (15lbs 8ozs). It is made of iron which has been presumably cast - although the seams cannot be seen. The ball is of a mid-brown orange colour with a powdery irregular encrusted surface. It is highly unlikely that the ball has been fired / used. If the ball has been fired then it hasn't been damaged - s…
Created on: Monday 16th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Child's Ercall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-5D5059
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable complete handmade iron arrowhead of post conquest medieval date (1200 - 1300). The arrowhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a central spine which extends from the broken tip to a base of the socket. Two sub-triangular blades expand from either side of the spine; the base of these extend to form small triangular barbs. One blade is better preserved than the other. In cross section the arrowhead is broadly diamond (lozenge) shape with a prominent mid-rib. The arrowhead (without the socket) measures 48.9mm length, 15.9mm maximum width, and is 4.5mm thick. The socket is…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: HESH-638172
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cannon ball of probable Post-Medieval (English Civil War) dating to c. AD 1600 - 1700. The cannon ball is spherical. It has been made in iron which has been presumably cast. The ball is of a dark brown colour with orange flecks, small areas of slight flaking and active corrosion. The cannon ball is in fairly good condition and with no obvious dents or grazes which might suggest use. Due to its size it may have been made for a hand-held cannon (possibly a dragon or serpentine) rather than for a standard sized cannon.
It measures diameter 33.5mm and weighs 143 grams.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-8BDB3F
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The remains of a functioning percussion lock toy pistol formed with an iron mechanism and decorative lead alloy plates . The fragment is incomplete and the barrel and muzzle as well as one side decorative plate are lost. The gun has a curving butt and the remains of a cylindrical barrel. The plate is attached by a series of iron rivets and is decorated with saltire crosses to achieve the grip. A similar toy pistol has been recorded from Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire (BUC-FF6883). That record notes: Ward Oles Suggests that this is a actually a 19th century pewter toy as the design…
Created on: Monday 8th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Diddlebury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-9F8FC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron object of uncertain date of function. The object consists of a circular boss which descends to a faceted rectangular bar. The item has been shown to staff of the Royal Armouries who have suggested that it is not sword / dagger related and instead is likely to be for a different purpose. A direct parallel has not been found.
The object measures 55.4mm length, 34.9mm diameter across boss (11.9mm thick at same point) the shank projects 25.8mm and is 16.6mm wide and 9.2mm thick. It weighs 68.24 grams.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Corve Dale', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-9F20A0
Object type: CROSSBOW BOLT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron possible bolt head from a catapult of probable Roman date, 50 - 200 AD. The bolt is heavily corroded / encrusted and suffering badly from laminating corrosion. It is triangular in plan and varies in cross section; the shaft has an irregular oval shaped section that expands to a regular square sectioned head that tapers to a blunt point. Much of the surface has been lost to laminating corrosion and the damage to the shaft is relatively old. The head is best described as being a bolt with no signs of bladed edges or sharpened point. The point itself has been lost. The…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Corve Dale', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-F6D40A
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage comprising 31 metal objects probably dating to the 17th - 18th Centuries. The assemblage includes:
Three staples
Eighteen iron nails
Two pieces of carbonised material believed to be coke
Eight pieces of metalwork tools including: 2 x knife blade fragment, 1 x iron hammer head, 1 x curved knife, 1 x handle for an iron implement, 1 x pointing trowel and 2 x iron pot sherds.
The carbonised material is a small sample of a much larger assemblage that has been viewed by the finder on this site. There has been no evidence of pottery on the site or other diagnosti…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: HESH-128F1C
Object type: AXE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axe, axehead or hatchet of uncertain date possibly Medieval - post medieval date (1000 - 1800 AD). The axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with an irregular shaped expanded blade that has a pronounced downward projection. The socket of the axe is broken formed by the tail of the axe being folded and welded; the socket was a sub-triangular in shape. The butt of the axe is lost. The internal face of the socket has the remains of iron impregnated wood imbedded within the corrosion. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section; forming a wide even cutting edge. The bevel…
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2015
Last updated: Sunday 29th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Piddle', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: HESH-25BE08
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron key of probable later medieval date (1350 - 1500). The key is complete and broadly sub rectangular in plan. It consists of an irregular oval (pointed / angular D) shaped loop which extends into a regular broadly square sectioned bar (shank). From the lower edge of the shank a sub-rectangular bit projects. The bit is broadly rectangular with a single vertical cleft (rectangular shaped cut) dividing the bit into two parts. This cleft has a single horizontal incision extending from its upper edge creating an inverted L shape. The front edge of the bit has another U shaped cleft c…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Lilleshall', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-C26546
Object type: BLOOM
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An iron ingot or billet formed from a hammer shaped bloom of probable Early Medieval - early Post Medieval date (AD 550-1550). The ingot is broadly rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section. It has an uneven surface patina and the surviving surface has a series of oval scars, most likely from the spalling of surface corrosion. One end has a flattened and polished removal where the surface had been tested by the finder with an angle grinder. This test suggested that it was formed from wrought iron. Where this test has been undertaken a series of shallow cracks extend in the s…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: HESH-1A7B44
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An iron socketed spearhead, possible eel spear, of post medieval date(1600-1800). The spearhead consists of 6 prongs formed from a single sheet of iron which has been spilt into two pieces, and then made into 3 prongs. The ends of each prong have triangular points. The spear is in fairly good condition. It is a dark brown orange colour with areas of flaking and active corrosion.
The spear measures 208.8mm long and 83.1mm wide and 10.1mm thick. The diameter of the socket is 21.7mm. The spearhead weighs 200 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-1A5D66
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron cannon ball of post-medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The cannonball is sub-spherical with a diameter of 59.7mm mm. It weighs 6.8 kilograms (15lbs). It is made of iron which has been presumably cast - although the seams cannot be seen. The ball is of a mid-brown orange colour with areas of flaking and active corrosion. The cannon ball is in fairly good condition with no evidence of pitting. If the ball has been fired then it hasn't been damaged - suggesting it didn't hit anything substantial. The size of the ball suggests that it was possibly for a 5.5 …
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Leintwardine', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: HESH-711E24
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron cannon ball of post-medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The cannon ball is sub-spherical with a diameter of c. 5 inches [4 inches 3/4) or 119.4mm. It weighs 7.2 kilograms (15lbs 8ozs). It is made of iron which has been presumably cast - although the seams cannot be seen. The ball is of a mid-brown orange colour with a small area of flaking / active corrosion. The cannon ball is in fairly good condition; however, there are a number of areas which exhibit pitting, denting, and grazes. This damage is as a direct result of the exposing of casting flaws b…
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded.
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