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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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
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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-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-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-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-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
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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-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-5E6092
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver vervel dating to the Post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1720). The object is circular in shape with a round hole in the centre for attachment to a hunting bird`s leg. The name of the owner is inscribed in one of the flat faces (Sr, Rob Throckmorton of *).  This is likely to be Sir Robert Throckmorton 1st Baronet (1599-1650) or possibly Sir Robert Throckmorton 3Rd Baronet (1662-1720). The opposing face is blank apart from a small amount of dark grey patina and some light scratches. This form of vervel is classified as Type A (Lewis and Richardson 2017). A number of…
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tern Hill', grid reference and parish protected.