Record ID: LVPL-4443C3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy anthropomorphic mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). The mount presents a raised face in the centre which consists of almond shaped eyes, a pinched nose and small mouth. Short tendrils of hair drape the forehead. The face is encased in a rounded floral wreath. The wreath ties at the chin and extends below in a narrowed wreath tail. At the top of the head, the wreath curves to the side and rounds at the top. One complete and one opposite incomplete attachment loop are positioned at the sides. The reverse is undecorated and slightly c…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-43E58C
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy stirrup mount dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). As Williams (1997) Class A, Type 1 The mount is broadly pentagonal in shape with curved edges; it has a flat base and rounded apex. Along the edges are adjeacent protruding knops, two near the top and two pairs at the middle. At the base are two iron attachment rivets that are worn to the surface level. At the apex is a small circular attachment hole that measures 3.2mm in diameter. The face is decorated with an incised design of a pair of beasts entwined at the apex of the mount. The reve…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2EDBBA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver sixpence of Charles I (1625-1649), First bust, Group A, dating to 1625. Initial mark: Lis. North Vol. II (1991, 160) no, 2235. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left, VI behind; CAROLVS D G MAG BR FR ET HI REX Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourcee with date above; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-85DC61
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of medieval date (1100-1500). The object is trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section and is formed made up of two sheets connected by two rivets that are in line towards the bottom of the plate. The object has a green and brown patina. Length: 18.2mm, Width: 13.8mm, Thickness 3.2mm, Weight: 0.66g.  Similar strap ends can be found in Egan and Pritchard 1991, p 159, fig 104 no. 769.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-85BD27
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The size and mass suggest it was probably for use as a pistol or buckshot.  The shot is sub-spherical and has a projection on one hemisphere from casting. It has a grey patina.  Dimensions: Diameter 13.1mm, Weight 10.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-85A848
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy double loop buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1400). The object consists of two oval loops separated by a central bar. The bar has mouldings on each end. The mouldings are triangular pin plan and rectangular in section and are the only decoration present. The pin is wrapped around the bar and tapers to a point. The face is convex and reverse slightly concave. Dimensions: Length 36.5mm, Width 28.4mm, Thickness 5.8mm, Weight 6.96g. According to Whitehead’s Buckles (2003, 58) double loop oval buckles with bar mouldings are typically only found in cont…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-739205
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy harness fitting dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). The object consists of a domed, concave centre that is decorated with an incised ring and dot in the centre of the dome. Protruding from opposite sides are two rounded knops. Extending from the other two opposite sides are two arms that have a D-shaped section and narrow slightly before curving outwards and terminating in a worn break. The reverse is flat and indecorated, it is concave at the central dome. The object has a corroded dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 47.9mm; wifth …
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-730B1C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1800). The button has a hollow spherical head that is stlightly flattened to the base. A separately attached wire shank protrudes from the base. The object is undecorated and has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 12.8mm; diameter 10.1mm; weight 1.41g Similar buttons are illustrated in Bailey (2004, 77). see nos. 323-331 which are dated to the 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72DEE9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1650). The buckle has an annular frame with a D-shaped section; a strap bar is centred across the frame. The pin is iron and partially survives as the loop that attached the pin to the frame. The frame is worn and corroded, no decorative details are clear. The object has a mid green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.2mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 2.4g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 44-5) see nos. 251-258.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-70E35C
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 5.b1 Plate 50. The brooch is comprised of the head, wings and upper bow; the pin and the rest of the body is missing. The wings are short and tubular with a semi-circular cross section, the back is open for the placement of the pin and spring mechanism. The wings are decorated with a double moulding on each side. To the front, at the centre of the wings is a humped head, typical of the 'dolphin' type. A rounded moul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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