Record ID: HESH-887742
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy artefact of unknown function of probable Roman date. The artefact is irregular in plan and flat in profile. A single cast beaded / raised rib separate the plate into two parts, either side of this rib are marks that might be described as laureate wreaths. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The artefact is a mid grey green colour with a well formed patina - it is recovered from an area rich in later Roman artefacts and coins. The artefact measures 19.1mm length, 24.1mm width, is 2.3mm across the plate and the rib projects 0.6mm. It weighs 4.01 grams
Created on: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nafferton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-29599E
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of three 'natural' stones which are recorded as they are part of a larger assemblage of material. 1. A large irregular sub oval shaped heavily water worn mudstone nodule with a series of irregular pits within the fabric. The exterior is weathered and originally (given its size and light weight) it was throught it may possibly be burnt daub or represent some form of ceramic building material. The artefact has been examined beneath a microscope and not form of fabric or inclusions can be identified - it is therefore suggested that this represent natural mudstone. There is no …
Created on: Friday 6th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Perry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-B01393
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper Alloy unidentified object, rectangular in plan, oval in cross section, with a swelling at the midpoint. This object is a copper blue with a light brown. An unknown feature which runs across half of one face stopping in the midpoint indicates that it became detached from a larger object. 30.29mm in length, 10.23mm in width and 6.32mm in height. It weighs 3.90 grams
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-092832
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy / pewter strip of uncertain date and function - it is triangular in section with a raised longitudinal seam on the upper face. The metal is a mid grey colour with an even 'pewter like' patina. This object has a length of 29.55mm, a width of 21.46mm and a thickness of 4.58mm; it weighs 9.4 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-08FA03
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy slightly molten artefact of uncertain function and date - based on the mid-grey green coloured patina a Roman date is preferred and it is possible that it may originally have been part of a 'pawn / chessman' furniture fitting. This object has a length of 22.82mm, a width of 13.98mm and a thickness of 7.87mm; it weighs 8.1 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-078129
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy hoop of copper alloy - possibly from a knife handle of uncertain date. The artefact has a dark grey green colour with well formed surface patina. The artefacts measures / has a diameter of 14.00mm and a height of 15.94mm; the metal is 1.8mm thick. It weighs 5.8 grams
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-056353
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.1mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a length of 30.34mm, a width of 12.65mm and a thickness of 3.3mm. It weighs 3.9 grams.
Created on: Friday 12th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-4D5A33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy rectangular loop of uncertain date. The aperture of the loop measures 18.7mm x 2.3mm. The loop is a mid grey green colour with a laminated surface which has a mid brown colour. It measures / has a width of 10.6mm, a length of 24.72 and a height of 2.58mm; it weighs 5.8 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-4CCA07
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leaf shaped copper alloy artefact of uncertain date or function. The stem of the leaf is square shaped in cross section. The metal has a mid brown coloured surface. It has a width of 22.18mm, a length of 45.30 and a height of 1.7mm; it weighs 5.5 grams
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-7AFF7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small square shaped gold coloured possibly gold (and copper) alloyed piece of casting waste / manufacturing offcut from thick sheet / ingot of uncertain date. The metal is flat and rectangular in section; one edge has a very slight bevel to it whilst the other three have cut edges. Theer is no sign of saw marks and it looks to have been cut with a cold chisel - or been snapped. Two of the cut edges have a slightly corroded surface whilst the upper and lower ones have small pit marks. No obvious nick marks or cutting can be seen on any surface and the form of the ingot is not diagnos…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-F2A51F
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, undecorated lead button of unknown date. The button is sub-circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. On the reverse face is a sub-square attachment loop. The front face has a shallow central depression. There is no evidence of decoration on the button and it is not possible to say whether- or how-it would have been decorated originally. The button is led grey in colour, with an uneven brown patina. It is chipped around its edge. The button is scratched and pitted over its entire surface area. The button measures: 22.2mm in diameter and is 11.6mm thick. It weig…
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stokesay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-A2175D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy artefact of unknown function and date. The lead is broadly rectangular in shape with one slightly pointed end, in cross section it is rectangular with a circumferential groove running around the edge in places. Given the size and unusual H shaped cross section it is possibly it maybe a large stopper or possibly a pot mend. The artefact measures: 63.4mm length, 31.8mm width, 9.6mm thick and weighs 107.40grams
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hanmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8F2761
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy foot from a vessel or box of uncertain date. The foot descends from a circular plate and is rectanfular in plan and profile - at the base is a distinct U shaped knop or bulbous projection. On the upper edge is the remains of a iron fitting - possibly a rod or shank. The foot is a mid grey colour with a well formed surface patina. A direct parallel has not been found due to the fragmentary nature of the piece. The circular plate has a diameter of 20.4mm and the lower foot is 16.4mm length and 16.1mm wide; it is 14.8mm high and weighs 27.78 grams.
Created on: Friday 15th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockshutt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9752C8
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small irregular cast copper alloy bead of uncertain date. The bead is broadly circular in plan with an irregular D shaped section. The Upper part of the bead is relatively narrow (3.4mm x 2.2mm) whilst the lower part is wider and thicker (6.3mm x 2.9mm). The hole through the centre is irregular through wear (diameter 6.3mm x 6.8mm). The bead has a thick green surface patina that is relatively unabraded. Based on the surface patina alone the artefact would date from the Bronze Age - Medieval. A direct parallel has not been found. The bead measures: 11.0mm length, 11.8mm width is…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9F8FC0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron object of uncertain date of function. The object consists of a circular boss which descends to a faceted rectangular bar. The item has been shown to staff of the Royal Armouries who have suggested that it is not sword / dagger related and instead is likely to be for a different purpose. A direct parallel has not been found. The object measures 55.4mm length, 34.9mm diameter across boss (11.9mm thick at same point) the shank projects 25.8mm and is 16.6mm wide and 9.2mm thick. It weighs 68.24 grams.
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corve Dale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-16C245
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain lead alloy artefact of unknown date. The fragment is broadly cylindrical tapering from a rounded bulbous terminal to a narrow point. The lower section seems to have faceted sides and it is 'decorated' in several areas with four incised lines forming a saltire cross. It is possible that this is a scrap piece of lead which has been augmented for no reason by persons unknown. It is a mid grey white colour with an even thick surface patina. A purpose or date cannot be suggested for the piece. It measures: 35.5mm length, 8.2mm wide and 6.8mm thick; it weighs 9.74 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherrifhales', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-76E85B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular artefact - possibly a loop or seal - formed from two pieces of lead alloy of uncertain date. The loop is formed from a length of lead alloy sheet which has been wrapped around a rectangular form. The loop has been broken into two parts. Contained within one end of teh loop is a further piece of lead alloy sheet. The form of the artefact is not known - although it would seems sensible that this formed a band around the external neck of an object - possibly acting as a closer / seal. The lead is a mid cream grey colour with a white decayed patinated surface. A direct parall…
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ecclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-13B5D1
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown lead alloy object, probably casting waste of uncertain date. The object has a flat sub-circular base from which irregular vertical forms emerge. Dimensions: 35.34mm x 16.14mm x 13.04mm. Weight is 29.2g
Created on: Wednesday 30th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: HESH-EBD4E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper artefact of unknown date - possibly a Roman mount from either furniture or harness. The artefact is poorly preserved, corroded and incomplete. It is irregular in plan being vaguely sub-rectangular and broadly D shaped in profile. The fitting consists of a relatively thick wide central swollen band from which extends and irregular three cross like projection. From the lower edge of the band is a socketed rectangular element which is broken and incomplete. There is some cast decoration - although this is indistinct, around the centre of the middle part are a series of pel…
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clungunford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-B61AE6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shaped copper alloy plate of uncertain age and function. The plate is irregular in shape having five irregular sides forming an uneven pentangle . The plate is not decorated or marked. In shape it is similar to sheet metal vessel patches and straighteners of the later medieval and post medieval. The plate has a well formed but corroded patina. The plate measures 54.9 mm length and 54.0mm width is 2.3mm thick and weighs 27.87 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 26th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry', grid reference and parish protected.