Record ID: WMID-B1B397
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to AD 1566, issued as part of the second coinage between AD 1561 and AD 1582. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark unclear but either Portcullis or Lion. Date above the shield is 1566. C.f. North, vol 2, p 134, no 1997. Diameter: 24.9 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-374DCE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bar shot (dumbell shot), of Post Medieval dating (17th Century). The shot consists of two spheres of 15.4 mm diameter joined together by a short circular sectioned bar of 5.9 mm diameter. It does not appear as if the shot has been fired. It measures 31.4 mm in length and a diameter of 15.4 mm. It weighs 38.5 g. The shot is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. This shot was probably for use with a carbine or pistol of military specification, comprising paired spherical balls joined by an integrally cast round section shank. It is thought that …
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BBBBCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver shilling of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1604 to AD 1605. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Rose. C.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2100. Diameter: 30.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 5.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB9627
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1589/90 - AD 1591/2. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Hand. C.f. North vol 2, no 2017. Diameter: 13.9 mm Thickness: 0.4 mm Weight: 0.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB62EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1572. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Ermine. C.f. North vol 2, p135, no 1998. Diameter: 20.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-BB3D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625 to AD 1649), dating to the period AD 1631 to AD 1632. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark: Rose. C.f. North vol 2, p162, no 2265. Diameter: 14.3 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-34B6FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1558), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 23.7 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5B1CEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1589/90 to AD 1591/2. Minted in the Tower (London). Mintmark hand. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-45A463
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver thimble, of probable Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The incomplete thimble consists of part of the inscribed band at the base of the thimble and part of the pits above. The rest is missing. The fragment of the band appears to have part of a foliate decoration present. The pits are circular in shape, and aligned both horizontally and diagonally. The reverse is undecorated. The fragment measures 8.0 mm in length, 6.1 mm wide and 0.4 mm thick. It weighs 0.1 g. The fragment is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Dewchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9FB7D0
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.4 mm external diameter, 18.5 mm internal diameter and 3.4 mm thick. The ring is 3.8 mm wide. It weighs 4.6 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 11th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DBE5B7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700). The spur is incomplete, consisting of the rowel box, and two incomplete arms. The rowel is missing and arm terminals are missing. The neck of the spur is spherical, with a length of 13.3 mm and a maximum width of 12.3 mm. The rowel box is incomplete, with each arm terminating at the approximate halfway point. Each arm comprising the bow is sub rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section, and flat on the inner face. The arms are currently 21.8 mm long, 11.7 mm wide and 6.9 mm thick. T…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-215392
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver thimble, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The thimble is incomplete as it was constructed in two parts: sides and the domed top. Only the lower body / sides are present, as the domed top is lost, presumed lost in antiquity. The seam on the body has split open. The sides are decorated with two grids of square depressions (pits for the needle), each separated by a vertical column with several small diagonal grooves, orientated vertical. Within this grid, is a floral design, made from a four petaled flower. At the base is a poorly preserved and worn i…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 3rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hereford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-265AB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered pierced silver half groat of the Commonwealth (AD 1649 - AD 1660), struck during the period AD 1649 and AD 1660. GOD WITH US reverse type depicting conjoined shields of St George and Ireland. Central piercing has an internal diameter of 1.1 mm. North 2728. Diameter: 16.58 mm Thickness: 0.51 mm Weight: 0.8 grams
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Record ID: HESH-16D045
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in plan with a thick bi-trapezoid section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. The surface has a matte dark brown / dark green abraded surface. The surface has suffered from some abrasion. It measures 26.1mm external diameter, 20.1mm internal diameter and 2.5mm thick. The ring is 3.3mm wide. It weighs 2.9 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson desc…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-16C2D7
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in plan with a thick bi-trapezoid section with rounded edges. In profile the loop is flat. The surface has a matte dark brown / dark green abraded surface. The surface has suffered from some abrasion. It measures 26.0mm external diameter, 19.4mm internal diameter and 3.4mm thick. The ring is 3.6mm wide. It weighs 3.4 grams. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524)…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-712AE3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 58 Post Medieval: A complete cast white metal one piece button. It is has been tinned. Diameter: 21.11mm Thickness: 8.78mm Weight: 4.4 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7120B2
Object type: MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 57 Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy spherical musket ball. Diameter: 14.74mm Weight: 18.2 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-710E12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 56 Post Medieval coin: A complete silver struck / hammered groat of Mary I (AD 1553 - 1558). It has been bent and pierced but not trimmed and the surface displays heavy wear, possibly for reuse as a love token. Obverse: Unclear Obverse legend: Illegible Reverse: Unclear Reverse legend: [ ] IS [ ] Diameter: 20.86mm Thickness: 0.69mm Weight: 1.1 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-70C2E2
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 24 Post Medieval: A cast copper alloy ring, with a recessed outer edge, with knops present around the edge. It bears the legend: .REGARD FOR GE:IV (Probably George IV?). It is possibly either a finger ring or a hawking vervel. It probably dates to post 1600 AD. The internal diameter is 1.9mm. Width: 7.7mm Diameter: 16.8mm Thickness: 1.8mm Weight: 3.1 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 26th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-703A93
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 25 Medieval to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy spherical weight or whorl. The internal diameter of the central perforation is 5.9mm. Diameter: 17.8mm Weight: 25.7 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.