Record ID: WMID-68CAA3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
This gold ring is formed of three interlinking hoops, the centre one flat on both sides, the two outer hoops flat on one side only; the hoops interlink at the front forming a decorative bezel. Although examples are known, puzzle rings are not common before 1700; in this case, there is no evidence to date this ring pre 1705. J Rudoe British Museum 26/01/2006
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-68825D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval finger-ring, iconographic in type, with a representation of the Virgin and Child on its octagonal bezel. The shoulders are decorated with sprigs of foliage and the hoop is slightly chamfered and decorated with a triangular area of cross-hatching at its widest points. The ring is gold and dates from the late fifteenth or early sixteenth centuries. Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. J P Robinson Curator of Medieval Collections British Museum…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-5167CF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval gold finger-ring formed of a flat band and an oval bezel with a beaded border. The bezel was originally set with a stone which is now lost. The shoulders of the hoop are decorated with flowers and scrolls. The scrolls may once have been inscribed but the detail has rubbed away and nothing legible remains. J P Robinson British Museum 2003
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-50D5AE
Object type: NECKLACE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled gold barrel-shaped link of late 18th to early 19th Century dating. This gold link bears traces of blue, green and white enamel forming a pattern of white dots in the centre flanked by a blue band and a wreath in green. On examination at the British Museum, no evidence was found to date this link pre-1704. It is a characteristic type of the late 18th or early 19th century. Judy Rudoe Curator of Renaissance and Later Collections. Department of Prehistory and Europe British Museum 10th July 2004. As there is no evidence to date the object to pre-1704, and since …
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D27DCC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold possible brooch, of early-medieval (probable 5th-century) date. Description: The object consists of a circular base-plate of gold sheet with a three-dimensional figure of a crouching, four-legged animal (a feline?) mounted along the diameter and buttressed by a pair of supporting zoomorphic heads on either side that rise and curve inwards from the base. The base has a decorative filigree border formed by two beaded wires with a thicker beaded wire soldered between and on top of them, just inside the edge of the disc. The head of the central animal is bent down to touch the …
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-44AD14
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold strip bracelet fragment with square-end terminal, bent, distorted, and broken at the other end. One side is plain and undecorated, although faint impressions of the outer side decoration remain. The decorated side has a raised outer border, and a plain raised central line which divides the bracelet into two decorative zones. Each of these contains two rows of cable decoration in tight, neat rows, which was made using an 'S' shaped punch (this is only clear under magnification). At the end which is most damaged, there is heavy wear, inclduing nicks and striations which probably oc…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield (South Staffordshire)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-43EE37
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Gold necklace pendant inlaid with a garnet. The pendant is composed of a thin squared back-plate with rounded corners whose contours are closely followed by a frame of heavy beaded wire. This surrounds a square collet made from a strip of gold whose ends overlap beneath/below the suspension loop. The cell holds a square-cut plate garnet whose surface is slightly damaged. The garnet appears to be set over decayed silver foil. The ribbed suspension loop is poorly cut to a point to the back where it is soldered to the back plate. The front of the loop is displaced from its or…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hammerwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-439C61
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold finger ring of iconographic type. The curved rectangular bezel is engraved with a representation of the Trinity - the seated figure of God the father, supporting Christ on the cross, and with a dove in the top left corner, representing the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The figure of God has a halo. The shoulders of the ring are engraved with suns rays. The hoop is beaded, and is now distorted. Tiny traces of white enamel survive in the design. The ring probably dates to the 15th Century. Diameter at the widest point: 23 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C2969E
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete gold cylindrical artefact with filigree decoration. The artefact is hollow (now filled with soil) and comprises a rectangular gold sheet rolled into a circular shape. Two 'bars' of twisted gold wire run across one open edge of the artefact, forming three 'slots' between them. Each bar is made from four fine gold wires, twisted in an SZSZ format. The outer face has been decorated extensively with gold beaded wire, forming three horizontal bands of decoration. The upper band comprises nine rows of twisted gold wire, in an SSSZSSZSS format. The central band comprises a ro…
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FE3C28
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 2150 BC to c. 1150 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in plan, and is folded horizontally (width ways) in half twice, forming a squashed 'S' shape. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. The strip has been severed at one end, with a ragged edge. The other edge can not be easily seen as it is hidden between the folds. It measures 25.3 mm in length, 16.1 mm wide and 9.1 mm thick. The strip is 0.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.2. g. Similar strips of gold with ribbed …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FD08D9
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
From the Treasure Report, Dr Julia Farley, British Museum: The hoard consists of three complete neck torcs and one bracelet. Torc 4 was initially found incomplete but the second half was found at a latter date and has been included below. 1. Complete gold torc with thistle-shaped terminals A gold torc with solid circular-section neck ring, expanding towards the terminals. The terminals are made in one piece with the neck ring, and are thistle-shaped. Each consists of a small 'bead', narrowing to a thinner waist, then flaring out to a wider trumpet-shaped terminal. There are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leekfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-057957
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold posy ring, dating to circa AD 1700-1800. The ring is D shaped in section with a flat inner side and rounded outer hoop. The inscription on the inner band reads 'What's sent frendly accept kindly' all in italics. The 'I' I is noted as missing from friendly in the inscription. The outer hoop is decorated with a continuous 'S' form which forms crenelated edges on the upper and lower band. Between the 'S' forms are small annulets, seven of these contain a small white gem or paste and the others are now empty and missing the setting. Some areas of green enamel survive …
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pattingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-646477
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval gold memento mori ring, dated AD 1676. The finger ring is formed from a flattened band which is broadly 'D' shaped in plan due to being distorted, presumably in the plough field. The ring has a skull on the outer band, comprising of two oval shaped incisions forming the eyes and a triangular shaped incision for the nose. The inside of the band is inscribed with Memento mori J.Ecob 17 Feb 76. This is followed by a maker's mark which appears to be I.C within a shield shape. The outer band has been scratched. Discussion: Judy Rudoe, Curator at The British Museum has c…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ELFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9D5E8C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Iron Age gold stater, North Eastern, Uninscribed 'Kite' type attributed to the Corieltavi, dating from c. BC 20 - AD 10. Hobbs (1996) page 174, and Plate 103, No 3181. Diameter: 18.6 mm Thickness: 3.3 mm Weight: 4.7 g Hobbs (1996) dates these coins from the mid to late First Century BC. Ref: Hobbs, R. (1996) British Iron Age Coins in the British Museum, British Museum Press, London.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-9CA0A1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A finger ring of probable Late Medieval date, circa 15th century AD. The ring is circular in profile. The ring is a flat-sectioned band on the inside with slightly convex exterior surface. The ring has an integral circular bezel that projects slightly from the hoop. The setting is now empty and presumably once held a gem. The setting is stepped inside. The outer surface is decorated on the shoulders with a scroll design. Extending either side of the bezel is a band formed from three triangles forming a zig zag pattern. Beyond this is a foliate design comprising scrolled l…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Perton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-F83228
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold finger ring: The bezel of the finger ring is an oval which is engraved with the bearded figure of St John the Baptist, who is cradling a lamb and has a cross behind them. The engraving is quite worn. The shoulders of the finger ring are undecorated and taper to the hoop which is D-shaped in section and undecorated. In plan the finger ring is now almost circular, but when it was originally found the hoop was broken and miss-shaped. The finder has since had the hoop re-shaped and the broken hoop repaired. Dimensions: Length: 22.53mm Width: 22.73mm Thicknes…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-01FC8E
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Number: 2016 T176 Period: Undiagnostic Description: Gold finger-ring. Dimensions: Diameter: 15mm - 24mm Width: 5mn Discussion: The ring was analysed by several specialists at the British Museum and it was found to be too undiagnostic. Chronologically it could not be attributed to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Early Medieval, Medieval or Post-Medieval periods. Conclusion: Due to the undiagnostic nature of the find it cannot be securely dated to pre-1716 and as such falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 3rd August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-FB9036
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Nine Post Medieval gold Guinea's dating to the reign of George III (AD 1760-1820). The coins are dated from AD 1766 to 1777. Catalogue: George III (third bust) Denomination Mint Reverse Date Weight Spink 1. Gold guinea London shield of arms 1766 8.3g 3727 2. Gold guinea London shield of arms 1766 8.3g 3727 George III (fourth bust) 3. Gold guinea London shield of arms 1775 8.3g 3728 4. Gold guinea London shield of arms 1776 8.3g 3728 5. Gold guinea London shield of arms 1776 8.3g 3728 6. Gold guinea London shield of arms 1776 8.3g 3728 7. …
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6F51F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold, Iron Age Stater of Tasciovanus, usually associated with the Eastern Region, mid to late 1st Century BC. This coinage originated in the region north of the Thames and to the east, with distribution centring on Essex and Hertfordshire.The Northern Region is associated with the Trinovantes and the Catuvellauni tribes. The obverse has the inscription 'TASCIO RICON', Hobbs (1996, p19) argues that RICON could be a variation of 'REX' and mean 'KING'. The coin is concave in shape on the reverse. The reverse depicts a horse facing left with a helmeted rider, his right arm raised holdi…
Created on: Thursday 27th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-4CF6EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete contemporary copy of a gold 6400 Reis (equivalent to 4 Escudos or 1 Peca) of Joseph I of Portugal and the Algarves, issued in AD 1755 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Diameter: 31.8 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 12.6 g
Created on: Thursday 13th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.