Record ID: LVPL-362DFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper-alloy coin of Roman date (c.AD 43-260). The size and thickness of the coin means that it is likely a dupondius or an as. The coin is of an uncertain ruler and the mint is uncertain due to wear. Dimensions: Diameter 31.8mm, Thickness 3.7mm, Weight 16.03g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-32ED67
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy trade token of post-medieval date. The issue is of Walter Parmer, Capper of Bewdley, Worcestershire dating to 1656. The obverse has a central motif of a cap and the legend reads W[ALTE]R.PALMER.O[F]. The reverse is heavily worn so the motif and legend are lost. The centre would have read P.V.A ordered in a triangle. Legend: BEWDLEY.CAPPER.1656. Dimensions: Diameter 15.5mm, Thickness 0.9mm, Weight 0.86g.
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B72499
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch of Mackreth's (2011) Triple Hook type dating to the period c. AD 43- 65. The pin is missing. The C-shaped wings exhibit worn reel decoration. interior of the wing-case exhibits traces of iron staining from the missing sprung pin mechanism. The bow tapers from the head lacks decoration. It terminates in a rounded foot. The catch plate and pin are both missing. The object has an overall green patina. Dimensions: Length 33.1mm, Width 34.1mm, Thickness 15.2mm, Weight 16.16g. See: Mackreth, D.F, 2011, Vol. I, p. 68…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-8C94FC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1594-95/6. Initial mark: Woolpack. Mint: London. Cf. North Vol. II (1991) no. 2016. Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind; E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourcheé over shield; CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8C7DF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish medieval   silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), Second Coinage, dating to AD 1279-1302. Long cross reverse. Mint: Dublin. Type Ia. Spink (2002), p.126, no.6246.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8C2E58
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of William I 'The Lion' of Scotland (1165-1214) . Third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase B, bust II, dating to c. AD 1205-1230. Moneyers Hue and Walter. Mint of Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. As Spink 2003, p.14, S5029.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8B6761
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272) Class 3b dating to c.AD 1248-50. Mint: Winchester. Moneyer: Uncertain. Cf. North Vol. II (1994, 226) no. 987. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; hENRIC[VS REX III]   Reverse: Voided long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quarter; [...] ONW/INC
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FC96B8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end of medieval date (c.AD1250-1400). At the top of the object is a loop that is now open, with the copper-alloy at 11-1 o’clock worn away from the once closed loop. The loop leads to an elongated cylindrical arm which attaches to the plate (measuring 23.8mm including loop). The plate which is subtriangular in plan is bent in half and has a central hole through which the arm has been placed to connect it to the plate. Toward the point of the face of the plate is a rivet hole, this is not on the reverse of the plate, likely due to wear. Dimension…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8CB32
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medival period (c.AD 1550-1650). The buckle has a double loop frame and is sub-square in form. The pin rests are slightly moulded in the form of rounded knops; one presents a deep groove for the pin to sit in. The pin is missing. The frame has no surface decorated and the reverse has bevelled inside edge. It has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 51.6mm; width 51mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 16.07g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003), see from page 52-75.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8A417
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight likely dating from the medieval to the post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The weight is sub-conical in shape with a perforation through the centre that tapers from the base to the apex. It is udecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 17.4mm; width 20mm; weight 36.39g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E89336
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with a flat base and slightly domed face. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.9mm; thickness 7.9mm; weight 40.61g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwa…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E887D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a curved edge. It has an irreguar thickness. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 11.8mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 34.6mm; thickness 8.1mm; weight 46.3g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from th…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E86621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn silver medieval penny of Edward I-II (1272-1307 & 1307-27), Class uncertain. Mint: Unclear. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards; +EDW [...] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant; [CIVI]/TAS/[...]
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E84BDB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307), class uncertain, pre-class 5 dating to 1272-91. Mint: Durham. Cf. North Vol.2 p.31-2, no.1010-1029. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards; +[...] ANGL DNS hYB  Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant; CIVI/TAS/DVR/EME
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E80380
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E7F9D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E7EC44
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The token is circular in shape and flat, one face is decorated. The decorated face presents a six petalled flower, with hollow ovals in relief forming the petals and a pellet in the centre. The reverse presents the letter H in relief. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 19mm; thickness 2.4mm; weight 6.64g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore diff…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E704FA
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring, possibly a harness ring, of unknown date. The object is circular with an circular cross-section. It is undecorated and has a smooth dark brown patina with some patches of pitting. It has an internal diameter of 25.6mm. Dimensions: Diameter 40.2mm; thickness 8mm; weight 32.44g Plain rings are difficult to date when found outside of an archaeological context. Plain bronze rings appear in contexts dating from the Bronze Age to post medieval periods.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8EE9F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8E6D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A completely worn copper alloy coin, probably a Roman sestertius or as dating to c.AD 43-300. The obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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