Record ID: YORYM-DEF0E2
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold dental plate of late Post-Medieval to modern date. The plate has one straight edge and one ridged which would fit between remaining teeth. A flattened panel is present onto which the false teeth would have been fitted. Three semi-circular loops are also present, two of which extend from either end of the plate with a third smaller one slightly to one side. These would have secured the dental plate around the existing teeth, presumably in this case around the lower second molars and a canine. Although it does not look as if any false teeth have been fitted to it, they c…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-42A7C2
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Late Medieval or Early Post Medieval cast copper alloy chafing dish. The fragment consists of part of the concave rim and wall of the vessel, and the upward projecting and tapering dish-support. The dish support is sub-trapezoidal in section. The rim is thickened, in the form of a distinct flange/rib. On a broken edge of the fragment, there is an arced incision of unknown function. It has been suggested in other examples that similar incisions may be repair holes for rivets (e.g. see records SUR-DB1FD4 and SUR-D1AF97) and the vessel is also likely to have had …
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A026C1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A silver-gilt dress-pin consisting of a spherical head and near-complete shaft, most probably of post-Medieval date. The point of the shaft appears to have broken off. The head is decorated with a double band of filigree running around the circumference, measuring 1.5mm in width. Both hemispheres of the head are decorated with three single bands of filigree encircling filigree trefoils (also made of single bands) with a central knop. The three spaces between the encircled trefoils are filled with a knop tightly encircled by a single filigree band. The crown of the head is…
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coventry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A03B52
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Coventry
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A plain gold finger ring of late Medieval to early post-Medieval date. D-section hoop. The ring is in very good condition with some minor nicks and scratches visible. There are no inscriptions or markings on either the inner or outer surface. The ring was found during excavations by Birmingham Archaeology. It was found in a context dated to the 15th or 16th century, and is made of gold. Given its material and age, it qualifies as treasure under The Treasure Act 1996. Other finds from this context were pottery, iron and animal bone. Although useful in dating the …
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2008
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coventry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-957494
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead token probably dating from the post-medieval period. Mass: 4.1g, diameter: 22.0mm, thickness: 2.0mm. The token is unifacial, with a raised cruciform design with three curve sided arms (?petals) and the fourth formed by three straight ribs. There are also raised pellets and sub-triangular features on the front, within a circle of adjoined triangles. The reverse is broadly flat and undecorated, although there is a ridge around the edge. The token has a variable brown coloured matt surface, which is darker in the more recessed areas. In: “Material Culture in Lon…
Created on: Tuesday 11th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walmley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-AC0922
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead papal bulla, probably of Urban III (1185-1187) or Urban IV (1216-1264). Mass: 10.2g; length: 31.2mm; width: 20.1; thickness: 4.2mm. The fragment, almost half of a papal bulla, is sub-semi-circular, with the straighter edge being a break. The papal bulla has a brown/off-white surface, which covers the break. Therefore the break does not appear to be recent. On the front of the papal bulla there is an (incomplete) inscription which reads: U[]/BA[]/P[] over three lines, with a pellet border around the curved edge. On the reverse of the papal bulla is the head of Saint …
Created on: Thursday 18th December 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B4F361
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shilling of James II, (Irish) gun money coinage. Large size variant. Pellet stops. Coin reference: Seaby, 1984, 6581D. Mass: 3.3g. Diameter: 24.1mm. As discussed in record references KENT-F12E34 and HAMP-483F40, during 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Mary and William of Orange. During this time, copper alloy emergency coinage was issued by James II to pay the troops. It was intended that this coinage would be redeemed when James II regained the Engli…
Created on: Friday 19th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B51EE5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A largely complete silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307). Class 1d (N1013). London mint. May to December 1279. Mass: 1.1g. Diameter: 18.9mm.
Created on: Friday 19th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B54441
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Charles II (1660-1685). Mass: 0.5g. Diameter: 13.6mm. N2775.
Created on: Friday 19th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B575D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Wolverhampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649). First bust. Cross calvary initial mark (1625-6). Mass: 4.9g. Diameter: 29.5mm. N2216.
Created on: Friday 19th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wolverhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7B62C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy, Irish "Gunmoney" halfcrown of James II, 1690, small size variant, Spink p.169 (6580).
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meriden CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7CB395
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, quarter thistle merk, James VI of Scotland (1567-1625), clipped, Spink, 2003 (no.5499), mass: 1.48g, diameter: 19.4mm.
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-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-7DD281
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy button. Post-medieval. Mass: 2.6g, diameter: 15.4mm, depth: 9.6mm. The button is circular in plan, with a flat head with a shank in the centre of the reverse. There is a recessed circular border near to the edge of the front of the button, within which there is a punched flower-head design, formed from chevrons and circular stippled petals, with a ring and dot at the centre. The reverse of the button is undecorated. The button has a well developed green patina in parts, but theer is a pitted light green patch on the front, and brown adhesions on the front and re…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meriden CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7E2108
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy sheet sword chape. Medieval. Length: 38.1mm, width: 18.9mm, depth: 5.9mm, mass: 3.0g. Frormed from a sheet bent around. In plan, the chape tapers and is bent over at the bottom. There are sub-circular perforations at the top of the chape, including one at the front which is particularly large (diameter: 6.3mm). The chape has a green patina, with a white metal coating partially remaining on the exterior. Anthony de Reuk dates sheet chapes to 13th/14th century (see "Finds Recording Guide" v.1.1, Geake, 2001, ill.31).
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7E4EE3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval pin consisting of an incomplete iron pin running through a cast lead alloy openwork head. Mass: 5.6g; length: 29.6mm; width: 13.9mm; depth: 5.0mm. The head is formed from two sub-oval flat openwork plates with knops on the outer edges and a central cross. These plates are joined at the top by a pyramid shaped knop and at the bottom by a small projection. An iron pin runs through the head, secured within the knop at the top and the projection at the bottom. The pin is broken just below the head.
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-7F4905
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object, possibly a post-medieval toy. Mass: 10.0g, width: 41.0mm, length: 26.6mm, thickness: 4.1mm. The object is in the form of a four legged animal, although the head and much of the neck are missing, and the legs and tail are incomplete. None of the breaks appear to be recent. The front of the object is slightly raised , and decorated with ridges. The reverse is undecorated and flat. The object has a grey pitted surface with brown adhesions. The object is possibly a post-medieval toy such as a shy (see Forsyth and Egan, “Toys, Trifles & Trinkets”, 2005, p.239-24…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-93CEA5
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy rumbler bell. Width: 16.8mm, length: 18.2, depth: 10.4mm, mass: 1.8g. Now slightly crushed, the bell would have been spherical with a slot at the base and an integral loop at the top which is now incomplete. The bell is hollow and the pea is missing. Probably post-medieval.
Created on: Thursday 12th 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-94D814
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, sixpence, Elizabeth I (1558-1603), 1567, coronet initial mark, North, p. 134 (number 1997), the coin has been bent into a reversed S shape (in profile).
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Meriden CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-94E4D8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Solihull
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, halfgroat, Elizabeth I (1558-1603), London mint, 1583-1603, North p.137 (2016).
Created on: Thursday 12th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berkswell CP', grid reference and parish protected.