Record ID: LVPL-A1D0C8
Object type: NEEDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a needle or pin, dating to the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1400-1700). The object is comprised of a lozenge-shaped head with circular perforation in the centre to create an eye. Integral to the eye is a circular-sectioned shaft that suddenly thins and terminates in a worn break. The shaft has a slight curve to it. The object is undecorated and has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 33.4mm; width 7.2mm; thickness 3.3mm; shaft diameter 3.6mm; weight 2.47g Similarly formed needles are illustrated in Margeson (1993: 186), see nos. …
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E448A6
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2023 T102 Description:  A mostly complete gold pendant with large garnet setting, dating to the Early Medieval period (c.AD 600-700). The object comprises of an oval shaped gold pendant, within which is a large dark coloured stone. The stone is domed and is surrounded be a shallow gold setting that just borders the reverse and outer edge. The edging is decorated with a separately soldered twisted filigree border that is set within a raised rim. The reverse is flat and undecorated. At one end is a separately soldered suspension loop; it is made of sheet gold and is …
Created on: Saturday 4th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B99DD0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver Scottish cut halfpenny of William I (1164-1214 AD), third coinage (Short Cross and Stars), Phase A, dating to c.AD 1195-1205. Moneyer and mint unclear. Five-pointed star in each visible quarter. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 13. 
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-290AE2
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead object, probably a palm guard or weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is circular and has a slight 'D' shaped cross section. The flat face of the object is heavily marked with dents and pits; the curved underside has a rough surface. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 80.6mm; thickness 16.9mm; weight 486.93g Palm guards are believed to have been used to push a needle through a tough material. Leather workers' palm guards are discussed in an article in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Find…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-28FA3C
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead object, probably a palm guard or weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is circular and has a slight 'D' shaped cross section. The flat face of the object is marked and slightly pitted with a few large indentations; the curved underside is also pitted. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.7mm; thickness 7.9mm; weight 37.15g Palm guards are believed to have been used to push a needle through a tough material. Leather workers' palm guards are discussed in an article in Gordon Bailey's '…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-28E0D9
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 and a small upper section of the bow; the main bow, pin, wings and catchplate are missing. The head rounded and humped, typical of the 'dolphin' type.The back is open revealing the socket where the spring mechanism would have once sat. Both ends of the wings are missing. The head narrows to form the bow and tapers to a sharp, worn break. The brooch has a rough…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-289406
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), Class 4b dating to 1200-1204. Mint: York. Moneyer: Unknown. Cf. North Vol.1 (1994) 968/2. Obverse: Crowned bust facing forwards with sceptre. Legend: [hENRICVS] REX  Reverse: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle. Legend: [+...]ON•EVER
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-286345
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of John (1199-1216), Class 5b dating to 1205-9. Mint: Winchester. Moneyer: Adam or Andrev. Cf. North Vol.1 (1994) 970. Obverse: Crowned bust facing forwards with sceptre. Legend: hE[NRICVS R]EX  Reverse: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle. Legend: +A[...]•WN
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-281265
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 1584-87. Initial mark: Escallop. Mint: London. North 2016. Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourcheé over shield. Legend: CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E8278E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy key of Roman date (c.AD 43-410). The openwork bow is ornate and shaped like a lis. The bow has a large central loop that projects down to a flattened point, and is akin to a keyhole in shape. There is a smaller circular loop either side of the central loop, beneath which there is a sub rectangular projection on either side pointing towards the base. At the apex of the bow there is a circular projection. The bottom of the bow has a central rectangular column with two transverse ridges at the top and one at the bottom. On the base of the bow is a circular perf…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A53A4D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seemingly incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is pyramidal in form and rectangular in section. The pointed end tapers to a worn edge that appears incomplete. The squared end is flat with a deep circular recess in the centre. The object is undecorated and has a smooth dark green patina with patches of bright green. Dimensions: Length 36.2mm; width 10.4mm; thickness 10.5mm; weight 10.97g
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-966511
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.d Plate 47 no.1944. The brooch is comprised of head, wings and the upper bow; the pin and foot are 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 in the 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…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-964ACD
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.i1 Plate 47. The brooch is comprised of head and bow; the wings, pin and foot are 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 survive as two short stubs either side of the head. Between the wings is an open space for the spring mechanism. The head narrows to form the bow which tapers towards the foot and terminates in a …
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-958007
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 3C dating to c.AD 1280. Mint: Lincoln. North no.1018. Obverse: Crowned bust forwards, drapery one piece. Legend: +EDW R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: CIVI/TAS/LIN/COL'
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-953C3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross cut farthing of Henry II (1154-1189), Class 1b dating to 1180-9. Mint: Probably London. Moneyer: Alain. Cf. North Vol.1 (1994) 963. Obverse: Crowned bust facing forwards with sceptre. Legend: [hE]NRI[CVS REX] Reverse: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle. Legend: [AL]AIN [ON...]
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-9446D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval silver short cross cut halfpenny of Henry II (1154-1189), Class 1b dating to 1180-9. Mint: London or Exeter. Moneyer: Raul. Cf. North Vol.1 (1994) 963. Obverse: Crowned bust facing forwards with sceptre. Legend: [hENRIC]VS RE[X] Reverse: Short cross voided with quatrefoil in each angle. Legend: +RAVL•O[N ...]
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-934804
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The body of the matrix is in the shape of a pointed oval (vesica). The legend that runs around the circumference of the face reads ‘+SIG:RICARD W PRESTON’ which is flanked by beads on both sides. The central motif is of a lion rampant, facing left. The reverse features and integral single loop at the top of the seal, from which a ridge projects that tapers to the bottom point. Dimensions: Length 31.5mm, Width 20.3mm, Thickness 8.3mm, Weight 10.83g
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-91C1B9
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy casket key dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1150-1400). The openwork bow is circular and flat on both faces with a D-shaped cross-section. It has an external diameter of 1.2mm and an internal diameter of 6.3mm. The bow is separated from the shank by a rectangular collar. The shank is hollow and is oval in cross-section and has a length of 18.5mm and a width of 4.5m. At the end of the shaft, the bit of the key forms which presents a small rectangular projection with a larger squred U-shaped end. The key has a light green and brown pat…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-905145
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702). Both faces are completely worn. Coin has been bent twice forming a S-shape Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [16 ... MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX] Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They were particularly common in…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D8817A
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy gilt dress hook dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). See Read (2008) Class D, Type 6 Trefoil. The object is formed of three hollow domes, one of which is incomplete. The domes are decorated with twisted filigree wire - one loop around the edge and three circles on each dome with a smaller circle within and a knop in the centre. In the centre of the domes is a dished silvered setting which likely held a separately attached decorative feature. No evidence of the eye or hook survive. The surface is lightly gilded and has a light green patina. D…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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