Record ID: HESH-547F6C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bridle bit, possibly dating to the late Iron Age to the Roman period (circa 100BC to 200AD). The object consists of two bars placed parallel with a central moulded collar which has been worn and thus less prominent. On each end of the bit, one bar has broken off and the other continues a short distance, curving slightly outwards before also ending in a break. The object has a green surface patina, with areas of pitting, and is overall smooth.  It is similar to WMID-8B23B3 and OXON-2C1494, suggesting this object is likely a bridle bit dating fro…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: HESH-543D8A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A potential strap fitting, possibly dating to the late Iron Age, but could also be from the late Bronze Age.  The object is hollow, consisting of four sides: a top, bottom and two sides. The top is subrectangular in shapes, with convex outer edges. There are two sub-circular knobs on either side, and there is a central raised ridge. The bottom surface is thinner so the underside of the top surface is visible, also rectangular in shape with slightyl concave outer edges. The front of the object has a sub-circular hole (measuring 18.5mm wide and 7.5mm high)&…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: HESH-C1CC19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Post Medieval third-guinea of George III (AD 1760-1820). Spink 3738 dating to AD 1798, with date in legend. London mint. Spink (2008: 391). The coin shows light wear on the bust and on the crown.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: HESH-33CFDE
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete example of a medieval - post medieval copper-alloy miniature 'fuddling cup', dating from AD 1400 - 1700. The piece consists of three miniature cauldrons or posnets which are conjoined. They are rudimentary in form with simple, pinched handles which have been partly abraded. The bodies are sub-circular in plan and have convex sides. Each vessel has a singular leg protruding outwards from each corner. Two of which are still complete, measuring between 9-10mm, and terminate in foots which splay outwards. One of the legs has been broken off and only …
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-E13AE3
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, medieval, gilded copper alloy annular brooch with pin in situ dating from AD1200-1400. These were pinned at the neck to fasten two parts of clothing together (Ward-Perkins 1940, 237-75), or used purely decoratively by both men and women. The frame for the brooch is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It is 2.4mm thick and 4.5mm wide. Its outer diameter is 20.2mm, its inner diameter is 11.3mm. Both sides of the frame feature decoration which consists of raised saltire crosses followed by trapezoidal fields in a repeating pattern around the circ…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-7EA2A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, heavily abraded Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type dating from AD 90-130. The brooch has been heavily abraded during its time in the soil. It is undecorated. The bow is hump-shaped, and less than half of it remains. The foot and catch plate have been lost. One of the two wings has been broken off, the other remains which is semi-cylindrical in shape. The wing caps are no longer present. The recess for the spring and pin is shallow, and rectangular in shape. A remnant of a loop which would have housed the spring is visible on the top o…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7E324E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper-alloy, early medieval - medieval paddlock key of type C variant. The piece comprises of a round, tubular stem. On one end, the stem widens into square shoulders, from which a flat, retangular, openwork frame extends. This can be interpeted as the bow of the key. There are two, semi-circular recesses in this frame, one which points in the direction of stem, and the other which points away from it. The other end of the stem appears to have a thin collar, from which the beginnings of what is presumed to be a loop protrude. The loop is partially b…
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foy', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-2204AC
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bi-face Antwerp coin weight of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1576-1579. The weight is square with a rectangular section. It is worn and has a brown patina. The obverse shows a shield with double-headed eagle. The reverse displays the upright hand of Antwerp with K & I either side, star below. These initials refers to an unknown maker who was active from c.AD 1576-1579 (Withers (1995:61). The six pointed star indicates the maker was appointed by the sovereign 1579 (Withers (1995:10). This a coin weight for a Brugundian half…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-21DFEC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and heavily corroded copper-alloy Roman coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 320-323 (Reece Period 16). Unclear reverse type, possibly a BEATA TRANQVILLITAS type depicting a Globe on an altar, three stars above? Unclear mint. It is possible that this could equally be a mid-4th century (c.AD 348-361) contemporary copy, but the reverse type is not clear enough to give a precise identification.  Measurements: Diameter: 21.9mm Thickness: 2.6mm Weight: 4g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-21B3D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman nummus dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19), of the House of Valentinian.  The obverse depicts a worn bust facing right. The reverse depicts an emperor holidng a standard (or labarum) in left hand, dragging a captive with right hand. The visible legend reads RIA RO. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM. Unclear mint.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.1mm Thickness: 1.4mm Weight: 1.7g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-213877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate, probably of Victorinus (AD 269-271), dating to the period c.AD 269-271 (Reece period 13). Probably INVICTVS reverse type depicting Sol running left raising right hand. cf. Normanby no. 1412. The preservation of the coin makes close identification problematic and it is possible that this might be a contemporary copy.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.3mm Thickness: 2.7mm Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-20F2D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus dating AD 330-333 (Reece Period 17) of the House of Constantine, mint of Siscia in the region of Pannonia.  The obverse depicts the helmeted bust of Roma, wearing an imperial cloak, facing left. The legend read VRBS ROMA. The reverse depicts Romulus and Remus suckled by the wolf, with two stars above. The visible mint mark shows ΓSIS. This coin is similar to type RIC VII Siscia 222 in the OCRE database.  Measurements: Diameter: 18.6mm Thickness: 1.7mm Weight: 2g
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-207B34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to 323 AD (Reece Period 16), of the House of Constantine and mint of Trier in the region of Gallia.  The obverse depicts the laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus with a spear over the right shoulder and shield on left arm. The visible legend reads: IVL[*]PVS NOB C[*].  The reverse depicts a glove over an altar, which has VO/TIS/XX inscribed inside it, with three worn stars above it. The legend is very worn, but is of the BETA TRAN-QVILLITAS reverse type.  This coin matches RIC VII T…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-9070D5
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, worn, cast cooper alloy dress hook of early Post Medieval dating circa AD1550-1750. The plate is subcircular with moulded relief and openwork decoration consisting of an unequal armed cross with a central pellet, which is no longer visible due to wear of the object. Each quadrant has two circular perforations, with each of the lower quadrants having a pit which have joined with the circular perforation to form a larger hole. There is a small projection on either side of the plate.  The object has a subrectangular attatchment loop, and there is a worn pe…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8FE153
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp dating circa AD 1500-1800.  The object consists of an annular head, with two legs projecting downwards that narrow to a point. The head and arms are lozenge-shaped in cross-section. On one side of the head is the rabbet for the iron tongue, now missing, that was plucked to produce the note. The harp is fairly worn, with an even patina and smooth overall surface.  Measurements: Length: 65.6mm Outer diameter of head: 28.1mm Inner diameter of head: 15.3mm Width at bottom: 10.8mm Thickness: 7.1mm Weight: 20.8g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F99F2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the broad Medieval period, circa AD 1400-1600.  The object is rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section; it has a flat inner surface and curves outwards. The leg is decorated with a central groove running down the front of the object. The foot of the object is decorated with five convex ribs. The object is overall very worn, and has an uneven surface patina.  Measurements: Length: 68.5mm Width: 32.6mm Thickness: 14.3mm Weight: 146g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F738A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of a cast copper alloy pot leg dating to the broad Medieval period, circa AD 1100-1600.  The object is rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross section. The leg is undecorated, and the object has an uneven surface patina, with the overall surface being rough and pitted. The object is wider at the top, where the break is largely flat, continuing down with straight sides that narrow to an uneven lower break.  Measurements: Length: 56.9mm Width: 30.7mm Thickness: 16.9mm Weight: 126.6g
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8F32B0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a possible pewter jug handle, dating circa AD 1600-1800. The object is C-shaped in plan, tubular and ovular in cross-section. There is a projecting rectangular lug on the outer curve of the object, which terminates in an uneven break. The top of the object ends in a flat break, with a small projection at the bottom of the break. The bottom curve of the object has an uneven break where the front of the object is missing, showing the back and inside of the handle which curves upwards. The object has an uneven surface patina and is overall rough a…
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: HESH-8D22E6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy Roman Colchester Derivative brooch of the Polden Hill type, dating from AD 80-120. The axis bar, spring, pin, foot, catch plate, and most of the wing caps are missing. The head of the brooch is 20.8mm wide, including the wings which are semi-cylindrical in shape. The caps at the end of the wings which would have held the spring and coil in place are missing. The head itself is humped shaped. At the front of the head, there is the remnants of a rearward facing hook. Roughly half of the bow of the brooch remains. It tapers in length from 9.8mm …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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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
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Record ID: HESH-43988D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped medieval penny from the reigns of Edward III (post treaty) to Richard II dating to the period AD 1369-1399. Mint: York The obverse is worn. It depicts a crowned bust facing. The legend has been lost to clipping, and only the bottoms of the letters [...]GLIE remain. The reverse features a long cross with a quatrefoil centre, and three spaced pellets in each field. The majority of the legend is once again lost to clipping. Double saltire stops are visible. The bottoms of the letters CIVI / TAS are visble. The coin has been broken into two fra…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2FFA2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cut half voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5b1 or 5b2, dating from 1250-56AD. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust of Henry III with pellet-in-annulet eyes and a sceptre in hand. The full legend would have read 'HENRICVS REX III' The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The full legend would have read: WIL LEM ONL VND which refers to the moneyer 'Willem', and the mint London.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2F8F5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cut half of a scottish penny depicting William I 'The Lion' (1165-1214AD), Seaby's numbers: 5029-5033. The coin dates from between 1205 and 1230AD - coins of William I continued to be struck posthumously. The obverse is highly worn, and not much detail remains. It would have displayed a left facing bust with a sceptre, and crown of pellets. The inscription is illegible. It would have read: WILLELMVS REX The reverse is also highly worn. Half of a voided short cross fourchee can be seen, with two, six-pointed starts within the remaining quarters. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2F0605
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD), Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads NIC HOL EON RAN which refers to the moneyer Nicole.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-2D49A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272AD) Class 5a2 or 5a3, dating from 1250-56AD. The coin was minted in London, by the moneyer Richard. The obverse depicts a forward facing crowned bust with pellets either side of the crown, and a sceptre in hand. The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. The reverse depicts a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads RICARD ON LVND.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-DBAE88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Theodosius I (AD 379-395), dating to the period c.AD 388-392 (Reece Period 21), VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 69, no. 30d.  Weight: 1.04gms. Diameter: 13.39mm
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-D1BA43
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and worn Roman copper alloy plate Brooch (c.75-300AD). Measurements:  max diameter 35.6mm; Thickness without lugs 1.8mm; thickness including lug 6.6mm; weight 11.00g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-D17C38
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy handle fragment from a Medieval vessel, probably a posnet or skillet, with relief moulded decoration, dating from AD 1100 - 1800. MeasurementS: length 42.2mm; width 20.4mm; thickness 8.1mm; weight 35.68g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-D15664
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small lead alloy weight with circular suspension loop, probably post medieval in date (c. 1550-1800AD). Measurements: Diameter: 16.5mm; Total height: 22.3mm; loop diameter: 10.1mm; loop thickness: 2.8mm; weight: 12.22g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CDE4FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Antoninus Pius dating 140-143AD (Reece Period 7), mint of Rome. Obverse: Laureate head right. Legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS III Reverse: Emperor standing right, foot on globe, holding spear and parazonium. RIC III, pg. 38. No. 105c(c) Measurements: diameter 18.5mm; weight 2.55g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CDA317
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn nummus of Helena dating 337-341AD (Reece Period 17). Obverse: Bust right. Legend illegible. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre.  [PAX PVBLICA]. Measurements: diameter 13.9mm; weight 0.67g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-CD7034
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a sesterius or dupondius dating c. 42-250AD.   Measurements: diameter 27.2mm; weight 8.36g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 28th October 2023
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Record ID: HESH-A815AE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch of Group A, dating from AD 75 - 150. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to a flared bulbous foot knop. The head of the brooch is nearly complete, it is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast D shaped projecting bar which extends from the upper to lower edges of the reverse. This projection has a small circular hole through it and a wound wire spring / pin passes through it. The spring is com…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-800FB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type, with reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint unknown. Coin is considerably worn. Its original patina has been removed through cleaning. The edges have been abraded and most parts of the inscription are not legible.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2023
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Record ID: HESH-7DC5F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-337 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, probably depicting two soldiers and one standard, but could also be two soldiers and two standards. Mint unknown. Coin is considerably worn, with brownish green and black patina. Much of the edges have been abraded and parts of the inscription are now lost.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: HESH-41BA9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dated to AD 330-336 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers standing either side of two standards. Mint unknown, as the coin is incomplete. The coin is covered in a black patina.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-96A074
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman copper alloy radiate of Victorinus dating to AD 269-271 (Reece Period 13). SALVS AVG reverse type, depicting Salus standing left holding vertical sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar. The coin is covered in a black patina, with reddish patches. Some of the inscription has been clipped.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-51BA34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603). Second issue, dated to AD 1579. N. 1988. The coin is worn and scratched, and it was clipped. Much of the bust and inscription are no longer visible.
Created on: Friday 5th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3EC981
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver long-cross penny of Edward I (AD 1307 - 1327). Class 10cf4, dated to AD 1301-1310, N. 1042/3. Mint of London. The coin is scratched and parts of the inscription are very worn.
Created on: Monday 10th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shurlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9BA5AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Medieval voided short-cross penny of John (AD 1199-1216). Class 5c, dated to AD 1207-1210. North 971. Moneyer Abel, minted in London. Coin cracked around the edges, the patina is full of pits.
Created on: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: HESH-85B987
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval penny of CharlesI(ad1625-1649) The coin is clipped and cracked with a single piercing that has been punched through from the obverse at 9.0 oclock in front of the kings bust. Single pellet mm Group E or G dating to 1625-1649. The reverse legend appears to start at 6.0 oclock rather than 12.0 oclock. Diameter: 15.09mm  Weight: 0.45gms JJ North vol 2, page 163, ref 2272/2273
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blacklands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-53714D
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman phallic mount. The object is convex and 'T-shaped' in plan, the phallus itself being triangular in cross-section and its straight sides gradually converging towards the raised, moulded tip. At the other end, the testicles project at a right angle from either side of the phallus with an oblique grooves separating the rounded testicles from the base of the phallus. The reverse is concave, with a single square-sectioned pin at the centre. There remains  much of the white metal coating on the front of the object. Length: 33.24mm. &…
Created on: Saturday 28th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-865E4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver medieval long cross penny of Edward II (ad1307 - 1327) class 10cf5a1 (1309-1310)  Longcross reverse with 3 pellets in each angle, CIVI TAS CAN TO[R] .  Crowned bust facing, EDWARANGLD[NS]hYB Weight: 1.29gms.  Diameter: 19.01mm JJ North, vol 2, page: 32.  Reference: 1043/1
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-45A4E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver early medieval early penny (sceat), Series H (Type 49) c.710-740 AD. Obverse: small moustached Woden face centrally with beaded outline surrounded by six bosses comprising pellets in annulets with a cross pommee below. Reverse: crested peacock displaying right with linear body, splayed feet, boss with central pellet above and below neck (Metcalf variety 2). . Weight: 0.88gms.  Diameter: 12.28mm
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 14th December 2023
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Record ID: HESH-41D0CF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval voided longcross cut quarter of Henry III (AD 1216-1272) class 3c/3d(1248-1250)  Moneyer possibly ION, uncertain mint Length: 8.83mm. Width: 8.51mm. Weight: 0.29gms JJ North vol 1, page 226, reference 988,988/1
Created on: Sunday 15th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: HESH-5D3DF6
Object type: AMULET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A late Roman gold amulet case dating to circa AD 200-400. The object is formed from sheet metal rolled to form a cylindrical tube with two suspension loops. The tube is closed at both ends. The two suspension loops are formed from sheet metal that has been rolled to form a circular loop. The sheet metal for the loops has vertical moulded ribs. The body of the case has horizontal moulded ribs that extend along its length. On the opposing side to the suspension loops are two small spherical knops. These are surrounded by notched wire. One of the end caps is flat and smooth a…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-CC6382
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval halfpenny of Edward I (AD1272-1307) class 10ab (1301-05) London mint. JJ North vol 2, Page 33, reference 1050 Diameter 15.41mm.  Weight: 0.69grms
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: HESH-C4949B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative(Polden Hill) brooch (AD  80-120). The spring and pin are now missing as is the catch plate The wings take the form of a cylinder capped with two perforated, oval wing caps and both sides are decorated with 4 incised and raised ribs inside which are a series of  diagonal linear lines. The bow projects from the front and centre of the wings, is rectangular in cross section and tapers down its length, maintaining the  rectangular cross section to it's narrowest point…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
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Record ID: HESH-C45F30
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). VRBS [ROMA] Plumed and helmeted bust left , reverse type depicting the she-wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 215, no. 529.  Weight: 1.84gms.  Diameter: 16.30mm
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C425E5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to the period AD 332-333 (Reece period 17). VRBS ROMA reverse type depicting the she-wolf suckling twins with two stars above. Mint of Trier. As RIC VII, p. 217, no. 542.  Weight: 1.94gms.  Diameter: 17.64mm
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C3FD6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 323-337), dating to AD 323-4 (Reece Period 16). CAESAR NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting VOT X in wreath. Mint of Trier //STR  RIC VII, P 202, 433 Weight: 2.53gms.  Diameter: 20.25mm
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-B3F934
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Gallienus (AD 253-268), sole reign, dating to the period AD 260-268 (Reece period 13). SOLI CONS AVG reverse type depicting a winged horse right. Probably mint of Rome. Ric V, page 155, ref: 283 As Cunetio no. 1337. Weight: 2.03gms.  Diameter: 19.13mm
Created on: Tuesday 27th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-A0C7EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 322 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRAN-QVILITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar inscribed VO//TIS/XX with three stars above. .STR. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p.194, no.350 Weight: 2.30gms.  Diameter: 17.51mm
Created on: Monday 26th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5BC440
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval half groat of ElizabethI (AD1558-1603) Third issue, initial mark bell 1583 two pellets behind crowned bust. JJ North vol 2, page 137, reference 2016 Diameter: 17.03mm. Weight: 0.95gms
Created on: Friday 23rd December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-6D1162
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy seal matrix dating from AD 1300-1400. The seal matrix has a conical handle that is hexagonally faceted with a collar below a circular terminal with circular perforation. The die is oval and depicts a 'pelican in her piety', and shows a female pelican perching on the edge of her nest, pecking at her breast in order to draw the blood with which she feeds her three chicks in the nest below. The inscription which starts at the top and reads SVM PELLICANVS DEI (pelican of God). Similar seal matrix on the database are GLO-3FE814, …
Created on: Saturday 5th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-435411
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Quintillus (AD 270), dating to the period c.AD 270 (Reece period 13). TEMPORVM FELI reverse type depicting Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Siscia. RIC V.1, p. 246, no. 76var; cf. MER-RIC no. 1216 (https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/1216) Diameter: 19.51mm. Weight: 213gms
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
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Record ID: HESH-000040
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type depicting a Victory on the prow of a boat with sceptre and shield  -//TR.P. mint of Trier  RIC Vol VII, pg 217, no. 543.  Weight: 2.20gms. Diameter: 17.86mm
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-FF9AC1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut quarter of Henry III(ad 1216-1272) class 5a: 1250-1256 voided longcross, 3 pellets in each angle. Moneyer: [RIC]ARD, uncertain mint. JJ North vol 1, page226, reference: 991/2 Weight: 0.34gms. Length: 9.84mm,  Width: 9.22mm
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-E7ED63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 319-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/P R, supported by an altar. Mint of London: -//PLN. RIC VII, p. 107, no. 157. Weight: 1.85 gms. Diameter of flan:  22.05mm. Coin width: 24.56mm
Created on: Sunday 30th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-26FCAA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Report for H M Coroner Treasure Number: 2022 T492 Find Spot: Dilwyn, Herefordshire PAS Database number: HESH-26FCAA Period: Post-Medieval Date of Discovery:  22.04.2022 Circumstances of discovery:  Metal-detecting at a rally. Description: Complete d-shaped silver finger ring with interior text KEEP FAITH TILL DEATH. A break opposite the t of faith is straight edged on the ring exterior, but rough on the ring interior, and shows the ring to have been soldered here. A portion of silver has been gouged out of the ring interior across this line. This seems to relate to t…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dilwyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-695528
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval cut halfpenny of King John(ad1199-1216) class 5c-6b1 1205-1216, voided shortcross. RA[VLF on LV]NDE Weight: 0.55gms. Length: 17.52mm. Width: 8.76mm JJ North vol 1, page: 221/222,  reference: 971-975/1
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-422BFE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl made from a circular cast lead medieval papal bulla of Pope Urban V (AD 1362-1370). The bulla has been deliberately defaced or reused by piercing/cutting a large circular perforation through the centre. The hole is irregular and positioned off centre, respecting the heads of Peter and Paul and the inscription above. The bulla measures 33.29mm in diameter, the central hole has a diameter of 8.82mm, 5.81mm in thickness, and weighs 35.88g.  The front of the bulla shows the name of the pope, written in the nominative, with his abbreviated title: PP: Pastor …
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bringsty', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-71CC09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval voided short cross penny of Henry III(ad1216-1272) class 7c, 1239-1242,  NICHOLE ON LVN JJ North, vol 1, Page: 223, Reference: 980 Weight:1.25gms. Diameter: 16.78mm
Created on: Friday 30th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-1A637B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Iron Age gold hammered stater of the Western Region / Dobunni, dating to the period c.20 BC - AD 40, issued by Comux (c.AD 1-15?), Comuc Tree type.  Obverse: Dobunnic tree symbol, pellet at base, on plain field.  Reverse: Triple-tailed horse right with six-spoked wheel below, [C]OMV[X] (upside down) above.  The coin measures 20mm in diameter and weighs 5.4g. ABC, p. 105, no. 2054; BMC nos. 3061-3063.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Shobdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9A0179
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval silver halfgroat of  probably of Edward IV (second reign) (AD 1471-1483). Uncertain initial mark (North 1640), Canterbury mint. North (1991: 93). Coin has been heavily clipped.  It measures 17.69mm in diameter, 0.52mm in thickness, and weighs 0.91g.
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cardington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-59E9F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, clipped, chipped, worn, and scratched, post-medieval silver hammered shilling of King Charles I (AD 1625-1649). (P) [P in brackets] mint mark dating to AD 1643-1644. Minted at the Tower of London. North, II, 1991, p. 160, no. 2231. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left, XII behind. The obverse displays numerous scratches over the bust, perhaps in an effort to deface the coin in antiquity. Obverse inscription: (P) CAROLVS : D : G : MAG [...] HIB REX. Reverse: Square shield bearing the royal coat of arms over cross moline. Reverse inscription: (P) [...]…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Broncroft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-598CF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, chipped and cracked and worn, post-medieval silver hammered half groat of King Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Triangle mint mark, dating to AD 1639-1640. Group D, North, II, 1991, p. 162, no. 2258. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing left, Roman numeral 'II' behind. Obverse inscription: (Triangle) CAROLVS : D [...] Reverse: Rounder oval garnished shield within inner circle. Reverse inscription: IVSTITA THRONVM FIR[...] It measures 17.01mm in diameter, 0.76mm in thickness, and weighs 0.85g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-58D7E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, albeit folded, medieval silver hammered continental imitation of a sterling penny (a crockard). Minted for John II of Avesnes, count of Hainaut (AD 1247-1304), issued in c.1280-1304. Possibly Mayhew (1983) Type 33. Obverse: Not viewable because of the folding. Obverse inscription: Not readable. Reverse: Long cross pattee quartering reverse and inscription, with three pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: MON / ETA / MON / TES. It measures 17.17mm in length, 8.29mm in width, 1.95mm in thickness, and weighs 1.09g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Shawbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-58650B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, pierced, post-medieval silver hammered halfpenny of King Charles I (AD 1625-1649). Tower of London mint. North, II, 1991, p. 163, no. 2274; see also, Withers and Withers, 2004, p. 46. Obverse: Rose. Reverse: Rose. It measures 9.03mm in diameter, 0.94mm in thickness, and weighs 0.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-582B91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, slightly chipped, post-medieval silver hammered half groat of King Henry VIII (AD 1509-1547), of the Third Coinage dating to AD 1544-1547. Minted at Canterbury. No initial mark. North, II, 1991, p. 115, no. 1852. Obverse: Crowned and bearded bust facing right. Obverse legend: Illegible. Reverse: Squared shield bearing the royal coat of arms, quartered by a long cross fourchee. Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / [...]N / TOR. It measures 19.48mm in diameter, 0.58mm in thickness, and weighs 1.11g. Die axis: 7 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-578C91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken and worn, post-medieval silver hammered groat of Queen Mary (AD 1553-1558), dating to AD 1553-1554. See North, II, 1991, p. 126, no. 1960. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left. Obverse inscription: MARIA D [...] REGI. Reverse: Squared shield bearing the royal coat of arms, quartered by a long cross fourchee. Reverse inscription: [...]TS / S : [TE]m / PO[R...] It measures 21.15mm in length, 16.46mm in width, 1.24mm in thickness, and weighs 1.02g. Die axis: 5 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Broad Hinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-56B755
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver hammered voided long cross cut halfpenny of King Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class 3c, dating to AD 1248-1250. Mint: London. Moneyer: Nicole. North, I, 1994, p. 226, no. 988. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. No sceptre. Obverse inscription: [...]VS REX : II[...] Reverse: Voided long cross quartering reverse and legend, with three pellets in each quarter. Pellet in centre of voided long cross. Reverse inscription: [...]OLE / ONL [...]. It measures 18.07mm in length, 9.51mm in width, 0.73mm in thickness, and weighs 0.70g. Die axis:…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Diddlebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5661D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval silver hammered half groat of King James I (AD 1603-1625), of the First Coinage dating to AD 1603-1604. Lis initial mark. Tower of London mint. See North, II, 1991, p. 144, no. 2076. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing right. Roman numeral 'II' to left, behind head. Obverse inscription: [...]OSA . SINE . SPINA. Reverse: Squared shield bearing the royal coat of arms. Initial mark of Lis above the shield. Reverse inscription: No inscription. It measures 18.58mm in diameter, 1.01mm in thickness, and weighs 0.96g. Die Axis: 4 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Shipton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-561D9A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken, medieval silver hammered halfpenny of King Henry V (AD 1413-1422). Class F / Withers Type 11 with trefoil to left and annulet to right of bust. Minted in London. Initial mark: Pierced cross (North, II, 1991, p. 68). See North, II, 1991, p. 72, no. 1411; Withers and Withers, 2003, p. 29. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. Trefoil to left, annulet to right. Obverse inscription: (Pierced cross) hEnRIC [...]. Reverse: Long cross pattee quartering reverse and legend, with three pellets in each quadrant. Annulet between pellets in opposing quadran…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rodington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-55E926
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, broken, medieval silver hammered voided long cross penny of King Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class 3b, dating to AD 1248-1250. Mint: Hereford. Moneyer: Roger or Walter - based on the position of the letters the probability falls on Roger. See North, I, 1994, p. 226, no. 987. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. Obverse inscription: [...]VS REX III Reverse: Voided long cross quartering reverse and inscription, with three pellets in each quadrant. 'Nh' ligated. Reverse inscription: [...]ERO / NhE / [REF or ER] It measures 18.47mm in length, 10.65…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Diddlebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5594EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver hammered penny of King Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Minted at London. Class 4e dating to AD 1282-1289. North, II, 1991, p. 29, no. 1027. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. Obverse inscription: +EDW R ANGL' DNS hyB. Reverse: Long cross pattee quartering reverse, three pellets in each quarter in inner circle. Pellet before 'LON'. Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / LON / DON. It measures 18.76mm in diameter, 0.77mm in thickness, and weighs 1.30g. Die axis: 11 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Longdon-on-Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-557197
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver hammered voided long cross penny of King Henry III (AD 1216-1272). Class 3c, dating to AD 1248-1250. Mint: London. Moneyer: Henri. An example of North, II, 1994, p. 226, no. 988. Obverse: Crowned bust of king facing. 'NR' ligated. Obverse inscription: +hENRICV[...] R[...] III. Reverse: Voided long cross quartering reverse and inscription, three pellets in each quadrant. 'EN' and 'ND' ligated. Reverse inscription: hEN / RIO / NLV / NDE. It measures 17.59mm in diameter, 0.94mm in thickness, and weighs 1.22g. Die axis: 1 o'clock.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B9AF0A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and cracked silver post medieval penny of Charles I(ad 1625-1649). 1625-1642 Tower mint, two pellets initial mark. Inner circle on obverse only.   Obverse:  [CARO]LUS D G MA [B F ET HI REX].   Reverse: IUS[TI]TIA [TH]RONUM FIRMAT JJ North vol 2, Pages: 162/163. Reference: 2261-2273 Diameter: 13.20 mm.  Weight: 0.35gms
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-3BA708
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of unknown date probably of later prehistoric Late Bronze Age or Iron Age date (1000 BC – 50 AD), however there is some possibility that it may date from the Roman period (50 – 410 AD). The ring is complete and is sub circular in plan and sub circular in cross section. It measures 39.91mm in diameter, is 8.33mm wide, and is 7.98mm thick. The internal hole has a diameter of 25.08mm. The ring weighs 31.16 grams. The ring is a mid brown colour with a well developed and heavily polished patina which covers all surfaces. There is no obv…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-35629D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver late medieval penny of Henry VI (ad1422-1461). First reign, Rosette or Pinecone mascle 1427-1434, Calais mint.  […]\LA/CA[…]  saltire stop. JJ North vol 2, page 76/77. reference: 1450/1465 Weight: 0.64gms. Diameter:16.79mm
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-2C9746
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval Irish penny of Edward I(1272-1307). Late issue of 1297-1302.  Dublin mint.  EDVR/ANGLD,NSHYB, I ABOVE THE S.  EDVR appears to be an error by the die maker. Spink 2015, page 142, number 6264. Weight: 1 39gms. Diameter: 18.09mm
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-C08FD1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval cast copper alloy ball-headed pin head, 8th-9th century. Solid sub-spherical head decorated with five spherical bosses. one at the top and four equally-spaced around the middle. The majority of the pin is missing,with just a short stump of 2.56mm remaining Mid brown-green patina. Length 20.67mm, diameter of head (without bosses) 10.71mm, maximum width of head (including bosses) 19.29mm, weight 6.77g. There appear to be just two other Saxon pin heads of this solid ball-headed type on the PAS database:- DENO-3A4A54. NMS-3DDAA3
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C05CC2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy drop handle from a vessel dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c. AD 1270 -1600). The incomplete handle consists of a zoomorphic terminal end that is roughly in the form of a canine's head. It is sub-cylindrical in shape and has a defined snout with open jaws and abstract mouldings for the eyes and ears. Through the length of the terminal is a circular perforation that from the front is positioned between the open jaws of the canine's head. It has a mid green patina. Dimensions: Length 19.67mm; diameter 13.82mm; weight 12.3…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6CD541
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2500-1500 BC) This arrowhead has been knapped from a pale brown / grey  coloured piece of flint. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section.  It is broadly symmetrical in shape with one barb and the tang being complete. The other barb is broken close to the body of the arrowhead by a clean break or snap. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been retouched to create sharp edges.  Similar flint barb and tanged arrowheads are associated with the Beaker phase of the Late / f…
Created on: Saturday 7th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-84804C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and heavily clipped silver late medieval penny of Edward IV, second reign(1471-1483) Archbishop Rotherham, York mint 1480-1483. Diameter: 14.67mm.  Weight: 0.49gms
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: HESH-1E4BD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  Medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1276), voided longcross, Class 3c, dating 1248-1250. Minted by minted by Nicole of Shrewsbury. JJ North vol 1,1994, p. 226, no. 988.  Diameter: 19.01mm.  Weight: 1.30gms
Created on: Saturday 9th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Paddock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D818D6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete d-shaped finger-ring of the mourning/memorial/memento-mori type. The exterior of the ring is heavily worked with deeply incised decoration. A skull is the central motif, to its right a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, an oval-shaped flower with lozenges at its centre, a reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, a further flower, and a final reserve of cross-hatched lozenges, before returning to the skull. There are traces of black enamel surviving in the incised decoration. The interior of the ring is inscribed in Italic script with the following Latin text: Comes de Coven ob 27 O…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-D7F6D9
Object type: ANNULAR BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval silver annular brooch. The frame is formed from silver wire, half of which is round in section, while the other half has been formed into square wire, twisted to give the appearance of cabling, with punched decoration running along the twists. There is a constriction for the pin (now missing), at which point the brooch is broken, probably at the point of the original soldering. The brooch is otherwise in good condition. The brooch dates to the 13th-14th century. This is a well-known type of medieval brooch. See SUSS-7AC4AA; HAMP-999097 and DOR-715865 for similar examples. …
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: HESH-23A3DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (ad 307-361) dating to c. ad 330 - 348 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing flanking two standards holding spears in outer hands.Unclear mint. Weight: 1.66 gms. Diameter: 17.19mm   
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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Record ID: HESH-217A6B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326) dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TR[ANQLITAS] reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, three stars above. Mint of London. cf RIC VII, p. 114, no. 279. Weight: 1.40 gms. Diameter: 17.94mm
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2022
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Record ID: HESH-1BEFCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken silver post medieval half penny of Elizabeth I(1558-1603) Third issue without initial mark,1582-1603, obverse, no im, portcullis. Reverse, long cross moline with 3 pellets in each angle Weight: 0.25gms. Diameter: 9.62mm JJ North 1991, vol 2, page: 137,  reference: 2018
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aymestrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E6B6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver short cross penny of William I of Scotland (1165-1214 AD), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A (Spink S5027) dating to the period c.1195-c.1205 AD. Moneyer: Raul. Mint: Roxburgh. Ref Spink: 2015, 14. Obverse: bust facing left, sceptre in front, LE REI W[ILAM]. Reverse: short cross and a six-pointed star in each angle. RA[…]ON:ROCE[…]. Weight: 1.61 gms Diameter: 19.12mm
Created on: Sunday 13th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hadnall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E614D3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval gold finger-ring dating to the period c.AD 1200-1500. The bezel of the ring is rectangular in plan, and in cross-section it widens where it meets the band before narrowing to its flat base. It is hollow, and its upper surface forms a border around a polished rectangular blue gemstone or glass setting within it. The stone exhibits post-depositional damage, comprising a chip to one corner and a diagonal gouge situated slightly off-centre. The hoop is D-shaped in cross-section, and is now distorted, likely the result of post-depositional damage. Decoration comprises incised che…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2023
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Record ID: HESH-E5F18C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete silver whistle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object is formed of sheet metal and is cast as one piece into a broadly cylindrical shape with a tapered end to form a D-shaped mouth piece. The other end is rounded. Towards the centre of the tub is a cut D-shaped sound hole and in the centre of the underside is a loop with a single chain link threaded through. The whistle is well decorated. The rounded end cap is decorated with raised pellets in the form of a sexfoil with pellet in the centre. The back end is decorated with a band …
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: HESH-D2E116
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  cast lead alloy shot/ball of medieval date, probably for use in a hand cannon or mounted gun from the 15th century (possibly linked the war of the roses,and the battle of Mortimers Cross some 2.5 miles away). The surface is abraded, probably from movement in the soil by farm machinery and as such it is unknown as to whether it has been fired or not. There are lead shot/balls of 23mm in diameter that have been recovered from both Bosworth and Towton battlefields and this is the documented size of many of the handguns used at the time by English garrisons…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3CA48E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver cut farthing (quarter penny ) of Cnut (1016-35), Short Cross type (North 790) dating to c. AD1029-35/6, mint and moneyer unknown (both removed when the coin was fractioned). Ref: North 1994: 168.  The coin is worn and there is a split in the flan around part of the outer edge of the coin.  North 1994 no.818
Created on: Friday 28th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-145342
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report for HM Coroner 2022 T81 Medieval silver gilt annular brooch PAS Database Number: HESH-145342. Treasure Case Number: 2022 T81. Date of Discovery: 22 January 2022. Find Spot: Near Hodnet, Shropshire. Circumstances: Found whilst metal-detecting. Date: Medieval; thirteenth to fourteenth centuries AD; AD 1200–1300. Overview: A complete medieval silver gilt and niello annular brooch of zoomorphic form with silver gilt pin. The frame is D-shaped in cross-section, being flat to the underside with moulded decoration to the top. This decoration is in the form of two …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hodnet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-E3AF5F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete copper alloy Roman Trumpet brooch dating from AD 100-200. The bow of the brooch has an angular profile and an angular D shaped cross section. The bow tapers from a flared head to an abraded point, the foot knop is lost. The head of the brooch is complete, oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is concave and has a cast projecting bar which divides the head into two parts. The bar is broken and abraded and the spring and pin are lost. There is no evidence of a head loop, plate or spike. The head of the brooch is not decorated. The bow of…
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pembridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-131E12
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating to the period c.1500-1300 BC.  Group I mid rib, Acton Park II. Weight: 432gms,  Overall length: 147.76mm, Blade width, 68.26mm, Thickness: 33.08mm
Created on: Friday 26th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-39BC5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, delaminated and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Titus (AD 79-81) as caesar under Vespasian,  dating to the period c.AD 76 (Reece period 4). COS V reverse type depicting an Eagle standing on cippus, head left. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 121, no. 861. Diameter: 18.42mm Weight: 2.21gms
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
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