Record ID: WMID-6C5D07
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible net or line weight or bead, of uncertain dating, most probably of Medieval to Modern circa AD 1200 - 1900. The object is circular in plan. A single circular shaped perforation has been made through the centre, which has an internal diameter of 4.1 mm. It is undecorated. The object has a cream to grey coloured surface patina with an abraded external surface.   Other objects of this shape have been suggested to be beads, net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls including WMID-6C4FFB and WAW-8E…
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6C4FFB
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy possible net or line weight or bead, of uncertain dating, most probably of Medieval to Modern circa AD 1200 - 1900. The object is circular in plan. A single circular shaped perforation has been made through the centre, which has an internal diameter of 4.9 mm. It is undecorated. The object has a cream to grey coloured surface patina with an abraded external surface.   Other objects of this shape have been suggested to be beads, net or line weights from fishing as well as possible spindle whorls including WMID-543543 and WAW-8EB9B7 …
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D0DC9
Object type: CAME
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy window came of post Medieval dating (AD 1500 - AD 1800). It is irregular in plan and H shaped in profile for the junction of four panes of glass. There is an integral loop attached to the rear face, possibly soldered on. This would have been to hold a window support rod.  The fragment measures 15.2 mm length, 19.9mm width, 16.9mm in height, is 6 mm thick and weighs 7.3 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D944B3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hollow cast lead alloy toy miniature cannon of Post Medieval to Modern date. The object is in two pieces. The first comprises a circular barrel and a circular cross section at the breech end, and muzzle. The muzzle has a decorative thick raised border around its edge. Two trunnions, which are round in section, project from a collar midway along the barrel. These would have enabled the piece to be elevated and mounted onto a wooden wheeled carriage. The second fragment consists of the rest of the breech end. Suggesting the break was due to an exploded breech.&nb…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-C52ECB
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy acorn shaped finial of unknown function or date, but possibly dating from the Post Medieval period. The acorn is three dimensional,has a visible mould line travelling vertically down its centre, is ovoid in cross section, and has a band (which may represent a cup in which the acorn sits) around is lower half. The acorn then sits on an incomplete degraded pedestal which then has a blunt pointed rounded terminal which sits underneath the pedestal which could suggest that this was once part of another object. The object has a grey and…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ackleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C15A36
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy toy male figurine or doll, of Mid 17th Century dating (AD 1625 to AD 1675). Around 50% of the figurine is present, with the head, arms and lower legs missing. The torso and upper legs are present. It is a three dimensional solid cast figure with decorational details on both sides. The figurine is depicted wearing a breast plate over a short apron-fronted buff coat and is wearing baggy breeches which stop just above the knee.  He measures 30.9 mm in height, 14.0 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 7.1 g. The figurine is a mid grey colour, with an…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2DB574
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern replica coin, imitating a Raven penny of Anlaf Guthfrithsson of York, 939-941. Metallic composion has been confirmed by Birmingham Museums conservation team as lead / zinc plated. The obverse is a copy of North 537. 
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
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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-7041B1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - 1900. The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead metal alloy and has a serrated edge. There are two string holes, circular in shape and drilled from both sides (internal diameter .  The whirligig has been bent in places and there is a vertical line running through the lower string hole. This line is where the whirligig has been bent and since straightened. There appears to have been 29 teeth present, but several of the teeth have been folded over and worn down.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-72D2C3
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete solid cast lead alloy toy animal, most likely a dog, of Post Medieval to Modern date (AD 1800 - 1950).  The object comprises a figurine of a dog, standing on all four of its legs. The dog's head looks forward and slightly downwards and has floppy ears. The dog is missing two of its legs and its tail. The size of the object is suggestive of a decorative or most likely toy use. The figurine has a grey coloured surface patina. It measures 20.1mm in height and 32.7mm in length. It has a width of 12.1mm and weighs 24.5 grams.  Similar toy figurines …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5EBDDA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy uni-face token of later Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1400-1800. The token was originally circular in plan, but is now distorted in shape and missing some of its edge. The obverse is decorated with a central pellet and six radiating curved ribs creating segments, representing Powell type 3 (Segments).  A pellet decorates every other segment. The reverse is undecorated. The token has a worn cream and grey coloured patina across both surfaces.  Measurements: diameter 21.7mm, thickness 2.6mm, weight 4.9 grams.…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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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-23A785
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy uncertain artefact of uncertain function and form, probably of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The artefact is cylindrical in shape. The ends are incomplete. Along the length of the body, are longituditual ridges, with possible zig zag decoration between them. It has a length of 19.5 mm, is 11.3 mm wide and 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 11.7 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the 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-232FA7
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy eight spoked wheel, probably from a toy of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the wheel is present, consisting of the central hub and the remains of four spokes. There are scars around the midpoint of the hub indicating that there was originally eight spokes. The front of the hub is a raised conical area with a flattened top. Concentric circles decorate it at the top and the bottom. The reverse of the hub is flattened with concentric circles decorating it. Iron corrosion products in the centre indicate that the axle may have been …
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-7A2413
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy probable pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable pendant is sub square in shape and flat. It has a circular suspension hole towards the top of the probable pendant, orienting the square as a lozenge. This has an internal diameter of 4.8 mm. Both faces bear inscribed decoration either as diagonal 'rays' or as a grid design. No rim is present around the edge. It has a length of 26.2 mm and is 25.7 mm wide. It is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 8.3 g. The pendant is an off white to light grey colour with an even surface pat…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-664BDD
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1700. Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with a part of the rim, part of the wall and both suspension loops missing presumed lost in antiquity. It is trapezoidal in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular (oval) in…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 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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