Record ID: LVPL-8816A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of Richard I (1189-1199), Class 4a dating to 1194-1204/5. Mint: Winchester. Moneyer: Pires. Cf. North Vol.1 (1994) no.968/1. Obverse: Crowned bust facing forwards with sceptre. Legend: [hEN]RICVS R[EX] Reverse: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle. Legend: [PIR]ES •ON•[...]
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-72DEBC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (dolphin) Roman brooch dating to c.AD 120-240. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 4.i Plate 47. The wings are sub-cylindrical, with flared caps. The head of the bow is rectangular, and the bow tapers down to a narrow point at the bottom. The top of the face of the bow is decorated with a series of small circular blue enamelling. The reverse of the brooch is undecorated and both the pin and catchplate are missing. The object has a green patina. Dimensions: Length 46.2mm, Width 23.3mm, Thickness 12.1mm, Weight 12.99g.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-321D71
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cross staff head terminal dating from the early medieval to medieval period (c.AD 1000-1200). The terminal is broadly lozenge in shape with a pointed top and an open socket to the bottom. It is formed of intricate open work, interlocking triangles that have a rounded knop at each corner. The top is pointed with a double rounded knop for the terminal. The base has a thin collar that is worn and abraded. The object has a smooth light green patina. Dimensions: Length 72.6mm; width 24.8mm; weight 33.19g A few similar examples have been recorded on the PAS da…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-1D0F95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver post medieval 'sovereign type' penny of Henry VIII (1509-1547) dating to 1530-44. Initial mark: radiant star. Mint: Durham under Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall. Coin is missing a small portion around the edge. C.f. North Vol II p.112 no.1813 Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre. Legend: H D G [ROSA SIE] SPIA]. Reverse: Royal shield over long cross which divides the legend. C D beside shield. Legend:CIVI[TAS DU]RRAM
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-09675B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount of post medieval date (c.AD 1600-1700). The asymmetrical mount features a mostly convex face. The top of the mount is formed of three sub oval shaped convex layers, with the top being the smallest and the bottom being the largest, their widths are 6.6mm, 18.9mm and 39.0mm respectively. Below this is a narrow concave cylinder, with a width of 13.5mm at the narrowest point. Below this are two more sub-oval sections, with the larger at the top and smaller on the bottom, their widths being 27.1mm and 14.8mm. The reverse is largely concave and undecorated. It f…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E14846
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy sub-rectangular shoe buckle of post-medieval date (c.AD 1690-1720). The buckle is a double looped with both the pin and bar missing. Both the top and bottom edge are slightly concave. Both sides have a small circular drilled hole where the remainder of the bar is set in place, and is lobed. Both outside edges are trefoil in form and decorated with a single groove running from top to bottom, the reverse is undecorated. The buckle has a dark green patina with flecks of brown. Similar but not exact examples are found in Whitehead (2003, 101-102). Dime…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E03527
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval silver shilling of William III (c.AD 1689-1702). The obverse features the face of William III facing to the viewers right, with a tie around his hair. The legend around the circumference of the coin reads ‘GVLIELMV[S/III/DEI]/GRA·’ meaning William the Third by the Grace of God. No mint mark is visible. The reverse features two visible crowned cruciform shields, around a central encircled lion. There would have previously been four shields but two have been lost due to wear. The inscription in the upper shield is lost, in the lower shield ther…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-874D16
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T1195 Description: A complete silver vervel (hawking ring) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The object comprises a flat silver ring inscribed on one face. The inscription reads: ‘Randel Egerton of Bentley’. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter 12.4mm; thickness 0.4mm; weight 0.66g Discussion: The vervel fits within Lewis and Richardson’s Type A which are characterised as are flat circular rings that are sub-rectangular in cross-section (2017: 194). Vervels connected the leather jesses that were attached to a huntin…
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-6000E7
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman spoon dating to c.AD 43-410. The fragment comprises part of the step and the "drop", with a tiny amount of the bowl still adhered to this lower stem. The stem itself is square in cross section, it is thin at the end and bent slightly, and thickens steadily towards the drop, at which point it becomes flattened, curving downwards and backwards to create an arc. This gives the drop itself a "C" shape when viewed from a side angle. The fragment of the bowl adhered to this is flattened with frayed edges. The bowl appe…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5FD3B3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy key dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1400-1500). The key consists of a bow, stem and bit. The bow is lozenge in shape with a knop protruding from the side corners and four irregularly shaped perforations. At the top is a tubular suspension loop with a recessed circumferential line around the centre and top and bottom edges. At the bottom is an integral triple moulded collar with a swollen middle mould. Beyond the collar is the stem which is tubular with a hollowed centre. Shortly before the end is an integral bit that protrudes from the stem at a right …
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47F8DD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399), Type 1 dating to 1377-1390s. Mint London. North Vol.2 p.63, no.1331. Obverse: Crowned bust, forwards. Legend: [RICARD REX ANGL] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Legend: [CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn]
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F93369
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Mn. Acilius Glabrio, dating to the period c.49 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Laureate head of Salus right, SALVTIS upwards behind. Reverse: Valetudo standing left resting left arm on column and holding snake in right hand. On right MN.ACILIVS downwards, on left III.VIR.VALETV. Mint of Rome. As RRC, p. 461, no. 442/1a.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BAEFFE
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button and loop fastener of Roman date (c.AD 43-200). Wild Class III. The head has a pointed oval form and a the terminal has a raised lenticular moulding. The centre of the head is decorated with a circle surrounded by a circumferential recess and a second interior recess with a raised dot in the centre. The centre retains blue enamel. The reverse of the head is slightly concave. An integral shank extends down from the reverse and bends at 90 degrees before splitting in to two arms where it terminates in worn breaks. The orientation of the shank r…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-3D2818
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  complete copper alloy mount, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The mount is flat and asymmetrical. It has a trefoil top that broadens to a sub-oval and a rounded bottom point, which is slightly bent over. There is clear foliate-like circular and curvilinear moulded decoration.The reverse is flat and undecorated and has two integral attachment spikes. The mount has a green patina, marked in places with a red-brown deposit. Dimensions: Length 22.6mm; width 10.7mm; thickness 1.1mm; weight 1.56g A similar shaped example is illustrated in Read (2001: …
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-121B76
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy  mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object consists of a convex circular plate decorated with a moulded design of a flower; it presents a central element surrounded by multiple petals. The plate is incomplete with a small portion of the edge missing. On the reverse are two integral shanks that are circular in section and terminate in worn breaks. The mount has a dark green patina and some areas of pitting. Dimensions: Diameter 13.97mm; thickness 1.27mm weight 1.93g Similar mounts are illustrated in Read (2001:33), …
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-11C348
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy strap union dating to the Iron Age to early period (c.200 BC-AD200). The object is comprised of an openwork figure of eight centre. Both circular elements are decorated with incised details that consist of a tear drop shape round the centre and outer edge with a raised pellet in the point. Within the teardrop is a second line to complete an inner circle around the central hole which is decorated with small dots. Integral to the central figure of eight is a strap bar on two opposing sides. The bars have a gentle curved shape and are circular in section. The…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2022
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-FEC051
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle frame dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1650). The buckle is a 'spectacle' buckle that has two oval loops which form an overall figure of 8. A pin rest is present at the middle point of one of the loops, and an incomplete wire pin is wrapped around the middle bar. The frame is undecorated and has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 26.32mm; width 20.24mm; thickness 1.86mm; weight 3.37g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 52-4) and he states that buckles of this form have been discovered in a…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-8EDBD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T957 Description: A complete silver seal matrix dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1750). The die is oval and has incised details; in the centre is a griffon’s head erased, facing right (left when stamped) with tongue out. It is surrounded by a beaded border. Integral to the die is a conical handle with six faceted sides. The terminal of the handle has a rounded loop with a single rounded collar below and a small knop above. Dimensions: Length 18.46mm; width 3.32mm; die length 13.52mm; width 11.06mm; weight 3.92g Discussion: This type of seal mat…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7AD452
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T1035 Description: An incomplete silver two piece buckle, including chape dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The asymmetrical frame is comprised of on rectangular loop and one curved loop. The rectangular loop has sharp, right angled corners. The straight edge of the frame is inclined on the inside edge. The circular loop has an outward pointing triangular expansion at the apex. The frame was probably drilled for the central bar, now missing. Iron corrosion products obscure the drilled holes and indicate that the central bar was probably made fr…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-827B65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of an incomplete medieval silver penny of Henry III (1216-1272) Class 5 dating to AD 1251-72. Mint: London. Moneyer: Ricard or Renaud. Cf. North Vol.1 no.991-9. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards holding sceptre. Legend: [hENR]ICVS R[EX III] Reverse: Voided long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter. Legend: [...]C/ONL(?)/[...]
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
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