Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CA0583
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla dating to the Medieval period, c. AD 1300 - 1500. The lead flask and neck remains. One arm is present and the other is missing.  The ampulla is flasked shaped and has a semi-circular body with cresecent corners and a rectangular shaped neck that extends outwards from the centre of one side. The mouth of the neck is partially open and missing some of its edge. At the sides of the neck is one complete handle and two stubs for the missing handle.  The obverse has moulded decoration present, consist…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-FBBC7B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl, possibly dating to the Medieval period circa AD 1200-1500. The whorl is biconical in shape with steep sides, flat edges and a central circular perforation. The obverse is decorated with five visible transverse lines radiating from the centre with one pellet in between each, six pellets total. There is an area on the obverse which has been worn away where the decoration is not visible. The reverse is decorates with eleven transverse lines radiating from the centre.  There are two areas on the rim of the whorl where it has been buc…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2F6CA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a multiple branched tree or hatching. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading [ ]EO[ ] It measures 31.1 mm in length, is 21.1 mm wide and 5.0 mm thick. The matrix is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.9 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1AE131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex.No hole is present in the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre.  It measures 44.2 mm in height, a base diameter of 26.3 mm and 23.2 mm wide at the lug. It is 7.4 mm thick at the lug. It weighs 159.7 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Weights can be…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-B209CC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
What appears a scrap piece of lead, contained within an incised  cross, carved in the Cross Pattee style, probably of Medieval date. c. 1150-1400. The depth, angle and shape of the incision is uniform, precise and even, suggesting this was possibly a test piece. This shape is reminiscent of a Cross Pattee style, with  angled arms. The two horizontal arms are markedly longer than the vertical arm, which is shorter, but with the same widening of the arms towards their end points. The vertical lower part of the cross is longer and narrowe…
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E678DE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bi-faced lead token, severely bent and slightly chipped. Possible cross design on obverse, with possible initial "E" or "M" on the reverse, or alternatively a crown. Both sides are very worn and the patterns are difficult to distinguish. See Powell (2010), likely Type 14. Length: 26.5 mm Width: 19.8 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 9.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B7C43
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cross in the cross formy style, with arms that are narrow at the centre, and flared in a staight line, where they are broader at their perimeter. The cross has an elongated base, approximately 20mm in length, and rounded in cross-section, rising to the crosses central point. At this central point there is a rhombus raised shape, with three arms extending out from this. The arms of the cross on this side are broadly flat on their front surface, curving away at the edges. The reverse of the cross has no mouding at its centre, and the three arms of the cross have a …
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lower Penn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-1AC85C
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead pilgrims ampulla.This has a sub-circular body, with a shell design on one side. On the other there is a vertical tear in the ampulla's main body, surrounded by a lighter gray patina, suggesting this was done after deposition. The sub rectangular neck rises from this, to a flaired lip at its summit. There are two handles present, one of which is now bent against the ampullas body. The neck appears to have been opened, suggesting that it may have had the Holy water sprinkled. The lead is heavily patinated with white degradation produ…
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Longslow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2467A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi-conical weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a rounded base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The remains of an iron suspension loop are present in the top of the weight. It measures 34.0 mm in height and a maximum diameter of 18.8 mm. It weighs 35.9 g or 1.27 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E7A7B0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval lead spindle whorl of Walton Rogers form B2, dating from AD 900 - AD 1200. The spindle whorl is discoidal in shape and sub-rectangular in cross section. The central hole is off-centre and circular in shape with an internal diameter of 10.2mm. The surface of the whorl is plain, with no decoration is present on both surfaces. The whorl is mostly a uniform cream / grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface…
Created on: Monday 24th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B1D5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse of the token has an uncertain design. It is split in half with a possible grid on one side and the other split into segments, with a pellet in the outer segments (Powell type 3/7). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 22.0 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 8.2 g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B0866
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse of the token has a four petalled flower, with a pellet in each petal  (Powell type 1). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 23.7 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2CB457
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the obverse and reverse have been decorated, with the same design. It consists of either a five or six pointed star. Three pellets are between each point and one pellet inside each point. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.8 mm. The whorl measures 31.7 mm in diameter and 15.8…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C6E3B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a trifolate branch or tree. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading S'ADA[ ]ORG[ ] It measures 32.2 mm in length, is 20.1 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. The matrix is 3.6 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resu…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2C1C1D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a long cross design with four pellets in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 26.3 mm and is 2.9 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2BE597
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token has a grid over half of it and the then a crescent on the other half  (Powell type 7). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 17.2 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 5.4 g.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2023
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