Record ID: WMID-2A9619
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eleven (11) irregular fragments of iron and copper metal working waste (slag) or fuel ash, of Iron Age to Late Medieval dating (800 BC to AD 1600). All three fragments are light for their size, which would suggest that minimal metal is present within the matrix. All have a honeycomb structure, formed of solidified air bubbles. All together the fragments weigh 80.0 g. The process of working ore to produce copper or iron has not changed much from the Iron Age to the Medieval period, so these pieces of slag could date from any time between the Iron Age (80…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WMID2820
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The item is copper alloy which appears to have been molten and cool without any shaping or casting. The surface is globular and irregular. There are small areas of a black discoloration on the surface, otherwise the surface is pitted and corroded.
Created on: Friday 5th January 2001
Last updated: Saturday 28th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STAFFORDSHIRE CHECKLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2034
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The slag was once molten and has cooled so there are ripples. The slag is green coloured. There are air bubbles over the surface.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2000
Last updated: Saturday 28th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STAFFORDSHIRE SHENSTONE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1284
Object type: SLAG
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Possibly furnace slag. Predominantly copper alloy, however there is some lead and impurities visible. The slag is pitted and has a lot of air bubbles.
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WARWICKSHIRE NETHER WHITACRE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1040
Object type: SLAG
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Possible metal working slag. The shape does resemble a cauldron foot, however this is likely to be coincidental.
Created on: Monday 11th October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.