Record ID: WMID-1E0445
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy possible dog’s head hawking whistle terminal, dating to the Medieval period, probably between AD 1200 – 1500 (length: 29.5mm; width: 21mm; thickness: 14mm; weight: 25.0g). The dog’s head terminal is sub-triangular in plan with a hollow circular socket at one end (outer diameter: 14mm; inner diameter: 11.5mm), which continues and tapers downwards inside the artefact’s length. To either side of the socket mouth (left and right), the dog’s sub-triangular ears are depicted flat against the side of the artefact and point downwards. The top of the dogâ…
Created on: Friday 27th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-8C67E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy cup weight, probably from a set of nesting weights. It is likely to be late medieval to post-medieval in date. The weight measures 11.47 mm high and tapers in diameter from 30.95 mm at the rim to 25.23 mm at the base. It weighs 22.2 grams, the equivalent of 0.783 troy ounces - it probably originally weighed one ounce. There is deep filing on the base. Where the original surface of the rim survives two decorative ring and dots can be discerned. The interior of the base of the weight has a circular depression in the centre and a stamped circular makers mark which con…
Created on: Wednesday 16th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st May 2012
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Record ID: DENO-862444
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead disc weight. Plain circular disc, slightly concave on the reverse (base), casting mark in the centre of the upper surface, also some iron staining on the obverse (possibly from an iron loop inserted into the weight - the stub of this may survive, although this is unclear). The edges are slightly bevelled, sloping inwards towards the reverse. Diameter 34.13mm, thickness uneven 5.8-7.4mm, weight 48.19g. This may be a 1/8lb weight, slightly light under the Mercantile systems (54.6g or 58.3g; in use from before 1300), the Avoirdupois systems (53.2g (in use from pre 1280) or 56…
Created on: Friday 18th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Balsall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2601
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
The item is a square shape in plan with slightly bevelled edges. The item has an irregular square hole.
Created on: Friday 10th November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B1C9C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 toAD 1550). The weight is an thick disc in plan with a folded rim. It is sub rectangular in cross section. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with two concentric circles, a pellet at the centre and a hatched grid over the top. The base is undecorated. It has a diameter of 30.4 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 34.4 g (1.21 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of…
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-DDBA31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD1300 - 1700). The object is decorated with eight integrally cast ribs that emanate from the piercing at the top edge to the lower base of the weight. There is a centrally placed circular piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the flat base with a diameter measuring 33.26mm. The weight has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The weight stands at 21.05mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 33.26mm and weighs 9…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 18th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-BCDD27
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small central perforation holes and one side has a recessed circle around them. The object has an uneven dark grey patina and there is what appears to be some blue paint on the object.  Measurements: Diameter: 27.6mm Thickness: 4.6mm Weight: 22g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-BCD206
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre, and there are two indentations along the edge. The object has a light cream patina. There are several marks over the lead is visible.  Measurements: Diameter 27.3mm Thickness: 3.1mm Weight: 17.1g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7D0C30
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy fragment, probably from a medieval or post-medieval vessel such as a ewer or a cooking pot. The fragment consists of a curved, sub-circular sectioned portion, with two flat ends with broken edges. Mass: 85.2g; maximum length: 77.6mm; maximum width: 36.0mm, diameter of the sub-circular sectioned portion: 11.3mm-15.4mm. The fragment has a dark green/black surface, which is heavily pitted in parts leaving a lighter green pitted surface. The flat ends are smoother. A tripod ewer with a curved support attached to the handle is illustrated in Egan et al, “The Medieva…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-64FB42
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A wheelthrown ceramic vessel sherd of medieval date, probably dating from the 13th to 14th centuries. The sherd is from the base of a vessel, with a small amount of the vessel wall remaining also. The sherd is decorated with a green lead glaze on the exterior whilst the interior is unglazed. Wheel marks are visble on the interior of the base of the vessel sherd.
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2010
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Record ID: WMID-F87A63
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy leg, probably from a medieval or post-medieval cooking vessel. In plan, the leg tapers from the concave top to the convex base. The sides are broadly straight. In profile, the leg is broadly triangular, with one corner representing the base. The side between the other two corners of the triangular profile is slightly concave. The broken edges of this internal portion protrude slightly beyond the edges of the leg. The extant portions of vessel wall surrounding the leg are between 1.2mm and 3.0mm thick. In section, the leg is curved. A median rib run…
Created on: Friday 11th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID2168
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
The leg has a vertical ridge in the centre of the outer face. The base of the foot tapers, however is damaged and uneven. The reverse of the leg has an oblique edge from the upper edge of the leg to the middle of the leg. This slope forms the shape of the vessel bowl. The surface of the leg is pitted.
Created on: Monday 5th June 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS ALLESLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2272
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
The leg is rectangular with one terminal obliquely angled. This terminal is the foot of the leg. The opposite terminal has a low-relief sub-rectangular indentation. There are black patches o carbon on the surface.
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS MERIDEN', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID750
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
Elongated sub-rectangular shape which tapers towards the base when stood vertical. The section of the leg is slightly trapezoidal. The upper end face of the leg is square and is slightly wider than the rest of the leg. The edges of this upper end face are broken. The patina over these edges suggests that the item was broken in antiquity. The face itself is very smooth and is angled c. 45º to the leg. The outer vertical face of the leg is slightly curved towards the base. The foot, which is a horizontal edge is slightly worn.
Created on: Thursday 26th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST MIDLANDS BALSALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-F7BFD0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete cast copper alloy cauldron leg, dating from the 12th-16th century AD (length: 55mm; width at base of leg: 41mm; thickness: 24mm; weight: 135.12g). The artefact is sub-trapezoidal in shape with a slanted and concave top (where the leg would have been attached to the vessel), which then splays/ extends outwards in width but tapers to a narrow point in side profile at the base. The artefact is in a slightly worn and fair condition with a dark green patina, with a small fragment broken from the side of the foot.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-794846
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy cauldron/ skillet foot (length: 42.5mm; width: 41.5mm; thickness [at base of foot]: 28mm; weight: 116.33g). A simple form with flange/ ridge down the centre at the front of the foot. There are remains of heavy iron corrosion at the top of the foot where it becomes more narrow. This may indicate a possible fixing screw of attachment to fix the leg onto the main body of the cauldron? Overall, the artefact is in a poor condition due to the corrosion and wear. The leg has a light green patina. A similar example is illustrated by Margeson in 'Norwich Households: Me…
Created on: Friday 16th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID-B984D5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy cooking vessel fragment (length: 73.5mm; width: 31mm; thickness: 3.5mm; weight: 38.98g). At one end of the fragment, the vessel seems to curve outwards, possibly towards a rim? The artefact is in a fair condition with general corrosion on both sides. On the probable inner side of the vessel, the surface has a dark green patina, while the outer surface has a dark green-back patina. It is impossible to date this fragment specifically, but it is most likely to date to the Medieval or post-Medieval period.
Created on: Monday 19th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID5839
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
There are five sherds of Midlands White Ware, the sherds appear to be table ware - there are traces of glaze and thumbing decoration on three sherds.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID5840
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Published
There are two jug fragments with stabbing decoration. Six body sherds, ten base sherds. One of these base sherds has roulette decoration and another thumbing. Finally there are 23 rim sherds. The sand quantity varies from sherd to sherd. The sherds are heavily abraded.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID5928
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Published
The sherd is a body fragment of a cooking vessel. The fabric is possibly a Herefordshire source.
Created on: Friday 21st February 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
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