Record ID: PUBLIC-E7FE68
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token with intricate design of post medieval (1642? date). A direct parallel has not been found. Obverse: to left a pillar to lower right a rectangular block set at an irregular angle (to the tower) inscribed 1642. Above a figure possibly leading a horse or dog, to right a stylised tree. Above initials - possibly C B Reverse: Divided evenly by a cross with semi-circular shaped /bi-furcated axis terminals and a circular annulet at centre. The areas between the arms of the cross has a textured background Diameter 16.6mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.31g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0D94C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dated 1578. Initial Mark: short / plain cross. The coin is not very worn, the legends are incomplete due to clipping and recent abrasion. Remaining diameter 18.4mm, thickness 0.5mm. Weight 1.37g. North: 1998
Created on: Sunday 2nd October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-EB8250
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the rim of a post medieval, cast copper alloy, chaffing dish.The fragment consists of a dish support with length of rim to one side. The fragment is smooth, with a green patina developing over the grey metal. The remaining section of rim represents 6% of the original, giving a vessel opening of approximately 17cm diameter. The vessel body turns outwards near to the rim creating a flared opening.The vessel has a smooth surface and has been turned. The vessel body is decorated withincised girth lines. On the outer surface there are two girth lines, one about 12mm belo…
Created on: Friday 30th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-90A848
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy cloth seal of post medieval date (1550-1800). The cloth seal is incomplete and broken - almost all detail is lost through corrosion and abrasion. The seal is formed of two discs conjoined by a folded tablike strip. The central spike which would have penetrated the cloth is lost - suggesting that this seal has been deliberately removed before being discarded, The design on the front face is indistinct - possibly being a large A with heavy cross bar and top bar; the reverse face is broken and distorted due to damage. A similar seal has been recorded from Brailles, Warw…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-906726
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy end cap (terminal / pommel) from a scale-tang knife of later medieval or post-medieval date (AD 1400-1600) The terminal is incomplete and one side has been damaged - originally the cap would have been fleur-de-lis shaped with a central domed element which was flanked by two out-turned crescents - only one of which survives. A deep central longitudinal sub-rectangular (V shaped) slot that enabled a tang to be accommodated is present at one end of the knife. This is filled with the remains of the iron tang which is broken but projects. Some of the patina has been lo…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3F4834
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, probable Early Post Medieval copper alloy (possibly iron) chape possibly for a sword or dagger dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The object has a triangular form with tapered sides that terminate with a large knop. The object has an oval shaped cross section. The aperture is oval in section and filled with concretion and possibly some wood and leather remains of the scabbard. The object has a mid-brown coloured patina with a pitted surface. The object has evidence of iron staining on the surface. Egan (2005) illustrates a similar example with rounded knop terminal whic…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-3E5A30
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy dress fastener dating to the 17th century. The object consists of a flat piece of copper alloy with the remains of a curved rectangular hook at the upper edge. The remains of the hook are now missing that would have once attached to another fastener through a rectangular shaped piercing. The body of the fastener is broadly triangular in plan with a circular piercing at either long edge below the upper broken hook. A further single circular projection is located on the lower pointed edge. The upper face of the fastener is decorated with a probable fleur …
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-946675
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603) Third Issue coinage (AD 1583-1603) Intial mark: Escallop dating to AD 1584-1587. Mint of London. North (1991) Vol 2.no. 2016.
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
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Record ID: HESH-1E495E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy two part buckle of post medieval date 1690-1760. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular with angled corners in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The frame is bowed in profile. It is thickened at the mid point to take a drilled iron spindle which holds both a cast copper alloy pin and sheet metal chape. The frame is decorated with debased C shaped scrolls and cast crowns. The buckle is a mid green colour with an abraded and corroded patina. A direct parallel has not been found - however similar buckles are show in Whitehead who suggests that they were used at bo…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E267E
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nail with square sectioned head / boss of probable later medieval or post medieval date (1350-1750). The nail is incomplete only the upper shank and head survive. The shank is broken by an irregular old patinated break. The shank is square sectioned and tapers slightly from head to foot. The head of the nail is square and the sides are facetted - the head is also tinned with a grey coloured surface patina. The sides of the shank are also filled with patinated diagonal lines being present. The nail is a mid green colour with a well preserved surface patina which is lamin…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1DFF7F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from a single or double looped buckle of medieval or post medieval date (1250-1700). The fragment is from the outer frame of the buckle; it is crescent shaped in plan and varies in section through its length. The mid part is thickened but there is no evidence of decoration or pin rest / pin recess. It is a mid green colour with an abraded patina which is laminating in places. A direct parallel has not been found due to teh fragmentary nature of the artefact. It is most likely to date to teh period 1250-1600. The buckle fragment measures 26.9mm length, 1…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-3C2F21
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (mid 17th to mid 19th century) pistol or buck shot: A lead or lead alloy sub-spherical ball which has multiple, slightly impacted faces. The ball is sub-sphereical. It has a mid grey patina. It measures 8.7mm diameter, and weighs 3.88g. Ball shot was the prime form of small arms projectile used from the very late Medieval Period to middle of the 19th century. However, the majority of small arms shot originates from the mid 17th to the end of the 19th century. Dating small arms shot is extremely difficult as there was no standardisation of calibre or weight until the m…
Created on: Monday 11th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th January 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-14169C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, lead alloy token of probable Post Medieval date. The token is uniface. The design consists of two overlappings Vs, with the upright of the second V having a loop on the right of its upright. The design possibly represents the letters WP litigated. There are three pellets, one above and one below the crossing points of the Vs, and the third below the loop of the P. The token is light grey in colour. In style this form of token is similar to the privy (private) marks of 17th century monograms seen on cloth seals and bag seals The token is 32mm in diameter, 7mm thick…
Created on: Wednesday 28th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AAB956
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Specialist Treasure Report for H.M. Coroner: 2015-T708: A silver post medieval Button from Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HM Coroner: Mr Bricknell District:Herefordshire Date:Post Medieval: Late 17th Century Findspot: Ross-on-Wye Date of discovery: June 2015 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal detector Description: A single silver cuff link / button from a pair of silver cuff links. The single cuff link is in very good condition and bears a moulded design of two hearts surmounted by a crown. The underside of the link is almost hollow, there…
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7CC10B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, 17th century, copper alloy, token. This is a token of John Hill who had tokens struck for both Hereford and Ross.The token is red brown in colour and corroded. The obverse legend is IOHN HILL [OF ROSS], the design is lost but would have read 1/2 inside a beaded oval border between six stars The reverse legend is lost, [HIS HALFE PENET 66 the design is lost but would have been I H within a beaded oval. Diameter 17.6mm, thickness 1.0mm, weight 1.19g. Is similar to, but smaller and lighter than, PUBLIC-7C039E, http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/703356,…
Created on: Sunday 8th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7C039E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, 17th century, copper alloy, token. The token is a half penny of John Hill Ross, and is dated 1666. The token is red brown in colour and corroded. The obeverse legend is [IOHN HILL] [OF] ROSS, the design is a beaded oval containing 1D/2 with three mullets / stars either side. The reverse legend is [HIS HALFE] PENEY 6[6], the design is abeaded oval, containing I:H with a mullet / star either side. Diameter 19.1mm, thickness 1.1mm, weight 1.65g. Williamson Vol 1 Herefordshire: 67
Created on: Sunday 8th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-7AD7EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper, Scottish twopence of Charles I. Known as a Turner or Bodle. These coins were struck in four yeras, 1642, 1644, 1648 and 1650. The coin is worn, especially around the edges. On the obverse is a crown abover CR, on the reverse a thistle with two leaves. There is a green patina over the majority of the coin. Diameter 19.6mm, thickness 1.5mm, weight 3.0g. Seaby: 5598-5601
Created on: Sunday 8th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C2D301
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver washed copper alloy contemporary forgery / copy of a shilling of Edward VI. It is most probably from his third issue (1550-3); ; initial mark: illegible; mint: probably London or Southwark. Diameter 27.8mm, thickness 0.4mm. Weight 1.33 grams The coin is poorly struck and is underweight and very thin. Similar in diemnsions and weight to FAJN-1BE433 http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/576226 North 1943
Created on: Sunday 18th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-447455
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy hooked mount of post-medieval date (c. 16th century). The plate of the hook is flat backed and sub-rectangular. The attachment end is slightly rounded, and the plate then expands slightly along its length, until before the hook there is a cusped collar with a semicircular removal on each side, above which a smaller removal. The hook has been truncated, and there may be further damage to the attachment end. There is a central groove running the full length of the plate's front, faeturing two piercings for rivets, one of which still contains a rusted remnant …
Created on: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-25872B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper alloy pot leg of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The pot leg is rectangular in plan, and roughly semi circular in cross section it is sub oval. This fragment comes from the central section of leg. The leg has a dark green patina all over. The fragment is 38.5mm tall, it is 23.4mm wide and 16.6mm thick at the top. Weight 80g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.