Record ID: WREX-ED3252
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration on the loops, dating c. 1550-1650AD. There are grooves on the outer edge of each loop.  The strap bar is narrowed and there is moulded detail at either ends of the strap bar.  The buckled is flat and undecorated on the reversed.  There is some wear on the strap bar, but the majority of the buckle has a smooth pale green patina. Measurements: Length: 42.8mm; width: 27.7mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 6.68g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ED1810
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy sword belt hanger buckle, dating to c.1500 – 1630AD. The buckle would have had double rectangular loop, but one is now missing. The integral circular suspension loop projecting from one side, below the strap bar, with an internal diameter of 3.9mm, is damaged. The sides of the frame are angled.  The object is not decorated. For a complete example on the database see WREX-FD345A. Measurements: Length: 44.5mm; width: 17.3mm; thickness: 8.3mm; weight: 3.34g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ED0511
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, single loop, D shaped medieval buckle, dating c. 1250-1400AD. There are four lobed knops on the outside edge of the buckle dividing into three transverse grooves.  The bar is offset and narrow. The pin is now missing. The buckle has a light brown patina. Measurements: Length: 16.4; width: 23.3mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 2.20g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D65F95
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy harness fitting or hanging mount (fob or dangler) of late Iron Age or early Roman date (c100 BC - AD 80). Only part of the once circular, openwork decorative mount survives.  The object is likely to have been broadly circular with a three armed or triskele design, only the central part now survives.  At the centre of the design is a circular boss with an indentation, possibly for coloured inlay.  Radiating from this are three arms which curve into a narrow band to form what would have been the frame of the object. The revers…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halky', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D57630
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702AD), first bust, dating 1696AD. Obverse: bust of the king, right with the legend GULIELMVS III DEI GRA. Reverse: Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with a central lion. The legend reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696 Measurements: Diameter: 20.0mm; weight: 2.53g; die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flint', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D3EE6E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy pin, possibly Roman, dating c. 43-410AD. The head of the pin is circular with shallow moulded grooves dividing the head into four sections. The pin has an integral circular-sectioned shank, which is broken. The pin has a smooth dark brown patina. Similar pins have been recorded on the PAS database (see YORYM-1D5A96) Measurements: Length: 42.4mm; diameter of head: 8.8mm; diameter of pin shaft: 3.7mm; weight: 5.18g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D3DDC5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy harness pendant, of post medieval or later date (c. 1700-1850AD). The pendant is in the shape of a stylised flower with 10 petals, or lobes, one of which is extended to provide a longer leg for a small circular suspension hole.  At the centre of the pendant is a relief moulded flower with nine petals.  The pendant is flat and undecorated on the back.  The object appears to be black coated Measurements: total length: 36.6mm; diameter of pendant: 26.6mm; thickness: 2.4mm; weight: 7.34g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D31D1E
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or lead-alloy inkwell of probable post medieval date, c1600-1800AD. The inkwell is broadly octagonal in plan.  In profile the inkwell is broadly rectangular in shape with a domed top. At the centre of the dome is a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 8.4mm, for the ink.  The edges of the inkwell are rounded and the base is roughly cast and slightly concave. The inkwell is a mid-grey colour with a good well-developed patina which covers all surfaces. Measurements: Height: 43.8mm; width: 43.3mm; depth: 44.3mm; weight: 325g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7FC9D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth 2011, 4l, Oddments No. 2059, Plate 48) dating c120-240AD. In plan the brooch is almost T shape.  The wings are circular in section with a slight raised stop-ridge at either end.  The upper part of the bow is decorated with a two semi-circles cells (to create a circular motif) filled with white enamel.  The rest of the bow is pitted but appears to have traces of moulded decoration.  The pin is incomplete and the catchplate and foot are missing. There is a lot of iron corrosion ad…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7F3BE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a silver coin of Elizabeth I, possibly a groat c1558-1581 AD. Traces of the crowned bust of the queen facing left survive with part of the legend reading ELIZ[…].   On the reverse traces of a squared shield on long cross fourchée survives with the lettering […]OREM[…]. Measurements: length: 15.4mm; width: 10.3mm; thickness: 0.4mm; weight: 0.35g.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7F1B0E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete late medieval or later lead token or gaming piece dating c. 1500-1850 AD.  The circular token is decorated on one side only with a flower motif with 6 petals.  The token has a pale white, powdery, patina. Measurements: diameter: 29.2mm; thickness: 3.3mm; weight: 17.61g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walesby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7F0AFB
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead button dating to the 17th or early 18th century (c. 1600-1730AD). The discoidal button is solid with a flat front and back. The button has been mould decorated with a 12 spoke wheel with a pellet at the centre. On the reverse there is the remains of an integral loop and clear casting seam. Measurements: diameter: 20.2mm; thickness: 1.6mm; thickness inc. lug: 4.5mm; weight:4.99g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7EEB3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn and incomplete silver coin, probably an early Roman denarius, dating late-1st to early-3rd century AD.  Possible Flavian type bust on the obverse with an unclear reverse. No legends are visible or legible. Measurements: diameter: 15.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.0g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7EC636
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Cronebane (Wicklow) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1789. Obverse has the bust of Bishop Blaze facing right with the legend CRONEBANE HALFPENNY. Reverse has a Shield of arms with a windlass crest and the legend ASSOCIATED IRISH MINE COMPANY 1789. The inscription around the edge of the token is no longer legible. Measurements: diameter: 28.4mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 8.5g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7EA81F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver penny of Edward I, class 9b1, with uncertain star and Ns dating to mid 1300.  Mint of Bristol. Obverse has crowned bust facing with the legend reading ED[…..] hYB.   Reverse has long cross pattée, with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend […]/[…]/STO/ LI[…]. Measurements:  Diameter: 17.0mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 0.99g; die axis: 5
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton-cum-Peel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E8CF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a very worn, and possibly double struck, silver continental coin of uncertain date, but likely to be 17th century.  Traces of a series of fleur de lis visible on one side.  Possibly from France or the Low Countries. Measurements: Diameter: 20.6mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 0.74g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E7908
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative T-shaped brooch dating c75-150AD. The wings are cylindrical in shape and are decorated with a series of simple vertical groove at their terminals. The pin and axis bar, which would have been set within the hollow wings, are missing. The bow is plano-convex in section and comma shaped in profile but is broken at the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are also missing. The brooch has a slightly pitted surface and a pale brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 27.0mm; width: 48.6mm; thickness: 10.6mm; weight: 22.99g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E4237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (c80-120AD). Only the head of the brooch and part of the bow, which is broadly D shape in section, survives.  The head is decorated with two parallel moulded groves than run down the centre of the head.  The wings, spring, pin, catchplate and foot are all missing.  The brooch has a dark brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 24.8mm; width: 11.0mm; thickness at bow: 4.6mm; weight: 
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-4340D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver voided short cross penny of Henry II, class 1c, dating c. 1185-1189AD. Mint of London. Obverse has crowned bust facing, sceptre left.  The legend reads [hENR]ICVS . REX  There is  pellet in legend between S and R. Reverse has a voided short cross with four pellets in each quarter.  The legend reads GEFR[EI ON LV]ND Measurements: Diameter; 16.8mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 0.83g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-432749
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver voided long cross, cut half penny of Henry III, class 3b dating to 1249 AD. Uncertain mint. Obverse has crowned bust facing, without a sceptre. The legend reads […] REX Reverse has voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter. The legend reads ROG/[…] Measurements: Length:17.9mm; width 9.4mm; weight: 0.8g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.