Record ID: LVPL-3C5B2D
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit / harness fitting dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). The object consists of one terminal only; it is a lozenge-shaped loop with a knop projecting from three of the corners. It is D-shaped in section with a flat reverse, A rectangular perforation is present in the centre. A small portion of the arm arms stems from the base of the terminal and ends in a worn break. The object has a light green and brown patina. Dimensions: Length 29.4mm; width 22.4mm; thickness 4.5mm; weight 7.26g Bit links are bridle fitting…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3BC446
Object type: COSMETIC MORTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cosmetic mortar dating to the late Iron Age to early Roman period (c.100 BC-AD 200). The pestle is crescent-shaped and the arms gradually taper to a rounded blunt end. It has a deep groove within the inner curve of the crescent that creates a U-shaped section. An complete loop is situated in the centre of the bottom edge. The surface is worn and decorated with pairs of diagonal lines that start at the sides of the loop and meet towards the centre. The object has a pale brown and green patina. Dimensions: Length 36.4mm; width 7.2mm; weight 5.51g C…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3807B2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete chafing dish handle lug dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). The lug is in the form of a clenched fist; it is rounded with details for the fingers deeply incised. Through the centre of the first is a circular perforation for the handle to slot through, which measure 5.7mm on diameter. From the fist, the wrist narrows and forms a sub-square collar from which protrudes and cylindrical stem. The object has a smooth dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 44mm; width 13.8mm; weight 34.59g Similarly formed chafing dish lugs have been recorded on …
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-373EDE
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a candle holder or tumbrel, dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). The object is made in two parts that are hinged together. It consists of a incomplete plate that is broadly in the form of a figure of eight. Both faces are decorated with broad incised curved lines that transect each other. Through the smaller portion of the plate is a rivet that secures two incomplete arms. The arms are rectangular and flat and terminate in worn breaks. Both arms rotate. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length …
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-36F08E
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy nut cracker handle dating to the post medieval period (c. AD 1700-1800). The remains of the nut cracker consist of one incomplete arm formed of a cylindrical collar with transverse grooves, from which the lower part of the arm extends. The lower part of the arm is D-shaped in cross-section and curves away from the main area line of the handle. The arm narrows and terminates in a rounded point.The object has a powdery light green to brown patina. Dimensions: Length 76.9mm; width 9.4mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 19.27g There are a…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-36CFE9
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 43-100. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 4.a-b Plate 46. The brooch is comprised of head, partial wings, and upper portion of the bow and foot; the pin is missing. The remains of the wings are broad and tubular with a semi-circular cross section, the back is open revealing the socket where the spring mechanism would have once sat. At the front and centre of the wings is a humped head, typical of the 'dolphin' type. The head narrows to form the bow which tap…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-3699C5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy annular brooch dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1350). The brooch is circular and flat. The frame is interrupted by a constriction around which is a secured pin. The pin is straight with a pointed end and rest on the frame at the opposite end. The surface is worn but may be decorated with raised lines and pellets. It has a powdery light green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 21mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 4.12g Similar annular brooches are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991: 249) which were discovered from excavated contexts dating from AD 1230-1350.
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-35E57B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272). Class 5g, dating to c.AD 1258-1265. Moneyer: Renaud, mint either London or Bury St Edmunds. North (1994) Vol. 1, p 227 no. 997. Obverse: Crowned bust facing holding sceptre. Legend: [h]EN[RICVS REX III] Reverse: Voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. Legend: RENAVD [ON ...]
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-278A6C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete vesica-shaped (pointed oval), copper alloy gilded seal matrix of a churchman of the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1300). The seal depicts a deeply inscribed image of the Virgin Mary seated with the child Jesus under a Gothic canopy. In the base, under an arch, there is a kneeling figure, likely a monk praying. Around the edge is the inscription: VIRGO DEO NOTA WILLELMI SVSCIPE VOTA (Sign of William who has undertaken his vows to God). The back of the seal is undecorated with a rearward projecting suspension loop at one end. Gilding is present on the majority of the s…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-27296F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfgroat of James I (1603-1625), dating to 1603-25. Mint mark: unclear. Cf. North Vol II, p.146 no. 2105/1 Obverse: Rose with crown above. Legend: I D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Thistle with crown above. Legend: TVEATVR VNITA DEVS
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2711B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval penny of the Commonwealth of England dating to 1649-1660. North no.2729. The coin has been clipped, removing the legends and is split. Obverse: Shield of St. George within wreath formed of a palm and laurel branch. Legend: [THE COMMONWEALTH OF ENGLAND]. Reverse: Conjoined shields of St George and Ireland with value mark 'I' above. Legend: [GOD WITH US].
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-26EA1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Roman denarius of Marcus Aurelius (AD 161-180) as Caesar, dating to the period c.AD 154-155 (Reece period 7). TR POT VIIII COS II reverse type depicting Minerva standing left holding owl in right hand, spear and shield in left. Mint of Rome. As RIC III, no. 463.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-92E072
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Julia Domna (c.AD 193-211), dating to AD 193-196 (Reece period 10). VENERI VICTR reverse type depicting Venus, naked to the waist, standing right, holding apple and palm and resting left elbow on column. Mint of Rome. RIC IV part I, p.165, no.536. Mint of Rome. Around one quarter of flan is missing. Dimensions: Diameter 16.3mm, Thickness 2.5mm, Weight 2.07g   
Created on: Wednesday 26th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AE5505
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (dolphin) Roman brooch dating to c.AD 120-240. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 4.d Plate 47 no.1944. The brooch is mostly complete with just the catchplate missing. To the front, at the centre of the wings is a humped head, typical of the 'dolphin' type. The wings themselves are incomplete and tubular with the pin spring placed in the centre. The head narrows to form the bow which tapers towards the foot and terminates in a worn break. The head and bow are decorated with a triple moulding with…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Saturday 13th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AE2B31
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).  The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval). To the reverse is an integral loop at the top of one point and the face presents a die with clear incised details. In the centre of the die a is a lion rampant within an incised border. Surrounding the image is the inscription: SIGVM SALVT the Latin phrase for 'Sign of Salvation. The matrix has a dark brown patina and a roughened surface. Dimensions: Length 28mm; width 17.4mm; thickness 2.6mm; weight 8.24g
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-ADD6A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver siliqua of Arcadius (AD 383-408) dating to the period AD 397-402 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear (Hoxne type B). Mint of Milan. As RIC X, no. 1227; Hoxne. p. 145, no. 706.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-ABC48F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (1625-1649), Group F dating to 1636-8. Initial mark: Tun. Cf. North Vol II, p.161 no.2243. Obverse: Crowned bust left with VI behind. Legend: CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX. Reverse: Square shield over cross moline. Legend: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AB43ED
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The mount is formed of a flat, moulded plate, in a broad sexfoil shape. It is decorated with a moulded raised design of a central quatrefoil with pellet in the centre with a four elongated oval petals protruding from the centre to edge. To the reverse is two broken stubs for the incomplete attachment lugs. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Diameter 36.5mm; thickness 1.2mm; weight 9.78g Similar mounts are illustrated in Read (2001: 34), see no.273
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AB0A13
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy gilded mount dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 800-900). The mount is in the form of a circular plate with a raised rim and an inner circle at the centre also with a raised rim. The outer section is decorated with a curvilinear design consisting of four crescents with rounded ends that are filled with diagonal lines. In the space between the crescents are further curved and crossed lines. A small, roughly circular perforation is positioned in the centre of the outer portion, presumably to enable attachment. The central circle is decorated with thre…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2EC68E
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy flat axehead or axe chisel dating to the early Bronze Age (c.2300-2000 BC). The fragment is the haft end of the object and is sub-rectangular in shape with a curved butt. It is sub-triangular in profile that narrows towards the butt to create a thin end. The opposite end has a worn, straight break. It has a bright green patina with pitting on the surface. Dimensions: Length 58.5mm; width 20.9mm; weight 62.96g Similarly formed objects classed as a possible axe chisel are illustrated in Needham (2017: 60) under Class 3, axe chisels. Similarly, a compara…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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