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
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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
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Record ID: WMID-3DDF93
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or possible spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD1 - 1650). In plan the object is semi-circular. The object has a central semi-circular perforation which measures 4.10mm in width. It is possible the object was once circular and only half of the object is now remaining. The upper surface is decorated with a series of linear incisions. The reverse surface of the object is un-decorated. The object has a cream coloured patina across all surfaces. Spindle whorls and weights have been used for a long period of time and are therefore very difficult to date prec…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 7th July 2016
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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: PUBLIC-0D780A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the frame of a Medieval, cast, copper alloy buckle. The heavily corroded fragment comes from the curved, outer end of a single looped, D shaped buckle. The fragment includes a rounded, triangular central extension on which the pin would of rested without a notch The arms of the frame are twisted and abraded, and both end before the strap bar. The longer arm turns inward near its end which might suggest a narrowed strap bar. The frame is too corroded for any decoration to have remained, and has a well developed deep green patina with patches of lighter green active corr…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E88F3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A machine pressed enamelled button of probable modern (1850-1930) date. The button is machine pressed with a pierced debased triskelle like design comprising three crescent shaped arms terminating in trefoil / clover shaped bosses - these bosses are decorated with red and green enamel. The button is a mid brown colour with a corroded surface patina. The remains of an iron hoop are present on the reverse. The button measures 22.3mm diameter is 6.8mm thick and weighs 1.64 grams
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1E5996
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown date, probably Roman or Medieval- modern (50-410 or 1200-1800). The weight is sub-conical with a single cast hole set off centre (diameter 9.3mm). The external edges are slightly faceted. The weight is a mid grey colour with an abraded slight dusty surface patina. The weight measures 16.1mm height, 24.2mm length, is 28.4mm width; it weighs 46.09 grams.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Sunday 17th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ross-on-Wye', grid reference and parish protected.

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: HESH-1CC76E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped buckle of medieval date (1250-1400). The frame of the buckle is broadly D shaped in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The buckle frame is complete at one edge it has a recessed and off-set strap bar which has a square shaped cross section. The pin is lost but would have attached by one end being bent around the bar; the decoration on the opposite edge acts as a pin rest. The frame of the buckle is regular in plan with the opposite edge to the strap bar being thickened - forming a solid bar which is decorated with a series of cast 'turned' hor…
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-1C8C25
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroeded and abraded Roman coin - most probably an As of earlier Roman date (AD 50-220). The coin is heavy worn and all detail is lost - it is propopsed to be of Roman date due to the 'square-like' shape, its thickness and surface patina.
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: WAW-C5B3B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), Mackreth 2011, 5.d1. Plate 50.: The copper alloy brooch is incomplete. The wings are semi-cylindrical terminating with incomplete, perforated wing caps. The wings are decorated with a pair of grooves, transverse grooves with ribbing in between. At the junction of the wings and bow head there is a trace of a perforated lug which would have held the chord. The axis bar, spring and pin missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is undecorated. The bow tapers to a broken edge b…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2017
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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: WAW-F489D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin: A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 348 to 351 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting an Emperor on a galley, with Victory steering. Minted in an uncertain mint.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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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-3A7352
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy weight of Roman to Post Medieval date. This crude, irregular weight has a central peircing and is broadly circular in plan. The bottom half is broadly domed shaped and the top half broadly cylindrical, with a rounded top. The weight is undecorated with a cream coloured surface patina. Height 14.7mm. Base diameter 22.6mm to 23.5mm. Weight 35.6 grams (1.26 Ounces).
Created on: Friday 1st May 2015
Last updated: Saturday 2nd May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brampton Abbotts', 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.