Record ID: WMID-CEA9DF
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy single loop buckle of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1500). The buckle frame and plate are present, but the pin is missing. The buckle frame is single looped, with an elaborate outer edge with a large knop on each corner. A sheet roller is present between both knops. Inward triangular knops are present underneath each outer knop. The back of the frame is recessed for the buckle plate. The buckle plate has been made from a piece of sheet copper alloy metal, wrapped around the strap bar and secured in place with two circular sectioned copper alloy rivets. Trac…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CDA4A5
Object type: TESSERA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete white stone sub cuboid possible tessera, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible tessera is sub cuboid in shape, with traces of white mortar on two sides. It has been made from a fine grained white stone. It measures 22.0 mm in length, 23.6 mm wide and 21.8 mm tall. It weighs 25.4 g. The possible tessera is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CD13B9
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cruciform stud or mount, likely a furniture fitting or decoration, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The mount is domed. It has four lobes, making it a cruciform or quatrefoil shape. Each lobe has an incised line down the centre, and a central cross marking out the separate lobes. The reverse is concave, with an incomplete rectangular cross sectioned attachment spike present at the centre. It measures 24.6 mm in length, 23.5 mm wide and 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 20.6 g. The mount is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CC86F7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of Roman date (AD 80-120). Less than 50% of the brooch is present. The brooch is T shaped in plan. The surviving wing is cylindrical with perforated end caps. The spring, foot and catch plate are missing.  The wing is cylindrical and the wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings. A double diagonal groove is present on each of the wings and a double vertical groove at the end cap. The bow is decorated with a prominent rib that extends vertically from the perforated lug and cont…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CC5608
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1350). The brooch frame is present, the pin and any gems that were held in the collets are missing. The frame is circular with a D shaped cross section. The upper edges are bevelled. A constriction is present on the frame, which is where the pin would have been held. To either side of the constriction, at 3 and 9 o'clock, are two raised circular collets. Both are now empty, but have traces of a white substance, probably the remains of the adhesive. Between each of the collets, the frame has been decorated…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CC008F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy annular brooch of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1450). Only the frame is present, the pin is missing. The annular brooch has a circular flat frame, with a constriction for the pin. The front of the brooch has been decorated with punched annulets. The reverse is undecorated. It has an external diameter of 19.3 mm, an internal diameter of 12.6 mm. The frame is 3.8 mm wide and 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 1.5 g. The brooch is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar annular brooches, with different designs on the front, have been recorded…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-B17F3A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vessel repair or pot mend of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410).  The object is a plug to mend a hole of a vessel wall. The object is composed of two irregular shaped plates with a fragment of a reddish  oxidised fabric retained within.  Length 49.8mm, width 42.5mm, thickness 9.28mm, weight 102.24g.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wormington Grange', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-EA6843
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spoon fragment, probably pewter, most likely of Post-Medieval date. The surviving section includes a small part of the shaft and bowl. The shaft is generally rectangular in section and widens at the junction with the bowl. At this junction the reverse of the shaft extends onto the underside of the bowl forming a stepped and raised rounded projection, narrowing along the bowls length.The remaining underside section of the surviving bowl is decorated with what appears a floral swirling decoration. Only a small section of the bowl survives, however it would appear the bowl would ha…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E9F0B2
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval candle snuffer or wick trimmer, missing most of its handle, dating AD c.1650-1780. The surviving element consists of a plate, broken at one end, and with the remains of a rivet, which would have acted as a hinge to another plate. Projecting from the remaining plate is an open box, which would have held the trimmed wax. The handles are broken and missing. The object has a light green/brown patina.  Length 83.87mm, width 16.18mm, height 24.88mm, thickness 2.67mm; weight: 38.72g…
Created on: Thursday 5th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C620A4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete thin sheet of copper-alloy, possibly a fragment of decorated mount. The object has a degraded surface, and has an irregular shape,broadly rectangular, with signs of breakage on two of its longer sides. On one side, the object is semi-circular in shape at its upper end. Within this semi-circular shape is an aperture, approximately 3mm in diameter, where possibly a rivet or nail attached it to another object. On the opposite side is the remains of another drilled aperture, and an old break, suggesting possibly this side also matched the shape of the opposin…
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Workington Grange', grid reference and parish protected.