Record ID: WMID-3F8D20
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver, Post Medieval, half groat, Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), Third coinage (AD 1592 to AD 1595), issued between AD 1584 to AD 1586, Mint: London. Mintmark: Escallop. North type 2016. Diameter: 16.4 mm Thickness: 0.8 mm Weight: 0.9 g
Created on: Thursday 25th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-62A07D
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy jews harp (or jaws harp), of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 1700 AD). In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are complete, but slightly bent. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, still containing the remnants of the iron tongue. The jews harp is dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the ploughsoil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. T…
Created on: Friday 16th May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-DA4A5F
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse depicts a raised long cross, with outward facing semi circles in each quarter (Powell type 14). The reverse is plain and undecorated. A rectangular piercing is present, located just off the centre, at 5 o'clock on the obverse. The token has a diameter of 23.5 mm, and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.6 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
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Record ID: WMID-4914D7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy jetton, issued by Hanns Kravwinckel II between AD 1586 and AD 1635, in Nuremberg of the rose/orb type. Mitchiner 1988, p440, no 1527. Obverse: *HANNS. KRAVWINCKEL.IN.NV. Three crowns and three lis arranged centrifugally around a central rose, all within an inner circle. Reverse: +GOTT.ALLEIN.DIE.EERESEI. An Imperial Orb surmounted by a cross pattee, within a double stranded trefoil, all within an inner circle. Diameter: 21.4 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.3 g
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2014
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Record ID: WAW-2A9A15
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic terminal from a pipe tamper, in the shape of a quadruped, probably a dog or a horse, of Post Medieval (1650 - 1750 AD) dating. The pipe tamper terminal consists of a four legged standing animal figurine, holding its head up vertically and looking forward and the tail curled forwards over its back. The lower part of the figurine (the feet and base) are no longer present, and presumed to have been lost in antiquity. No features (eyes or nose) appear to been have carved. It is more dog like in appearance than horse like. Originally it…
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Saturday 10th June 2017
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Record ID: WAW-500ED7
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy stud or mount, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating but most likely between 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The stud is circular in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of a domed (convex) head (diameter 13.70mm), with the shank attached centrally on the interior surface. The shank is square sectioned, and tapers to a point. It is no longer straight, but has been bent, possibly during fixture to a surface. The stud is a dark green to brown colour, with signs of soil adhering to the inside of the head. The stud is covered by…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-515FD5
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap mount of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and cross section. It consists of an oval shape, with a pointed triangular knop at one end. The opposing end of the oval has a U-shaped hook. It is slightly D shaped in cross section. The hook is formed from a D shaped projection, bent back on itself to form a U shaped hook. The hook is incomplete, exhibiting an old break approximately 3/4 of the way along its length. The front of the mount has been decorated with an incised floral style c…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-6A19B4
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy chafing dish handle of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The handle can be described in two parts: the loop handle and the attachment. The loop handle was originally trapezoidal in plan, and rectangular in cross section. It now consists of a square sectioned bar in a V shape with flattened bottom. The loop attachment would have originally been fixed to the chafing dish vessel wall and consists of a rectangular section with an oval end. A circular hole is present in the oval end, through which the loop handle is located. It measures…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: WAW-A42AA4
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn struck / hammered copper alloy jetton, of the Nuremberg 'Rose & orb' type, dating to the Early Post Medieval, c. 1500 - 1550's AD. Obverse description: ?Six petalled rose in centre, with crowns & fleur de lys surrounding. Two crowns are visible, one fleur partially. The crowns consist of a central trifoliate central fleur and bifoliate side fleurs. Obverse inscription: [ ] ROAB [ ] Reverse description: Central orb with mounted cross pattee. Double plain tressure surrounding orb. Reverse inscription: HABO [ ] MARO Initial Mark: Not easily visible. Diam…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Monday 6th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-A7D0D2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One complete cast spherical lead alloy shot or musket ball, of Post Medieval dating (1600 to 1800 AD). It has a diameter of 13.32mm and a weight of 12 grams (TGid: 24). It is a mid brown colour.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-A7F058
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four (4) complete cast spherical lead alloy probable weights or possible shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. has a diameter of 18.67mm and weighs 26.7 grams. (TGid: 5) 2. has a diameter of 22.05mm and weighs 55.9 grams. (TGid: 3) 3. has a diameter of 22.8mm and weighs 60.6 grams. (TGid: 20) 4. has a diameter of 25.28mm and weighs 74 grams. (TGid: 11) All four exhibit a vertical perforation, from top to bottom, suggesting that their primary function was initially as a weight, but as they were found in proximity to several other probable lead shot, then a secondar…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Saturday 10th June 2017
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Record ID: WAW-A81038
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) complete cast mishapen lead alloy probable Shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. measures 21.97mm in length, 22.01mm wide and 12.43mm high. It weighs 28.2 grams. (TGid: 14) 2. measures 24.93mm in length, 18.35mm wide and 13.94mm thick. It weighs 29.6 grams (TGid: 4) Both are mishapen, possibly through miscasting or through impact.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-A874C3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete cast spherical lead alloy probable Shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. has a diameter of 28.18mm. It weighs 107.0 grams. (TGid: 15) 2. has a diameter of 29.23mm. It weighs 111.8 grams (TGid: 21) 3. has a diameter of 28.41mm. It weighs 112.9 grams (TGid: 22)
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-A859B4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete cast spherical lead alloy probable Shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. has a diameter of 18.36mm. It weighs 30.7 grams. (TGid: 12) 2. has a diameter of 18.36mm. It weighs 33.2 grams (TGid: 9) 3. has a diameter of 20.54mm. It weighs 39.4 grams (TGid: 13) Apart from no.2, they are slightly mishapen. No.1 is half spheriod in shape, and No. 3 is a bulbous cylinder shape. However they are similar weights and diameters, so probably a similar origin.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-A8D562
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Eighteen (18) complete cast spherical lead alloy probable Shot, of Post Medieval dating. 1. measures 24.73mm in length, 22.27mm wide and 18.19mm high. It weighs 48.3 grams. (TGid: 23) 2. has a diameter of 23.59mm and weighs 52.6 grams (TGid: 16) 3. has a diameter of 21.19mm and weighs 54.6 grams (TGid: 30) 4. has a diameter of 22.26mm and weighs 54.7 grams (TGid: 8) 5. measures 25.19mm in length, 23.8mm wide and 19mm high. It weighs 55 grams. (TGid: 27) 6. has a diameter of 24.35mm and weighs 55.2 grams (TGid: 25) 7. measures 23.92mm in length, 22.76mm wide and 18.6 high. It …
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2C9507
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver seal matrix with lion rampant (right) motif, of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the matrix is present, with an incomplete handle. The die face is oval and it has a hexagonally facetted conical handle. The handle is a double-collared probable trefoil terminal. The motif is a lion rampant within incised line and beaded border. The seal matrix has a height of 11.3 mm. The die face measures 17.2 mm by 15.6 mm. It weighs 3.8 g. The lion rampant motif was a familiar heraldic symbol, and a matrix of this type would have been a gene…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-65B8D7
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe tamper, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). The pipe tamper consists of a pedestal style, with a flat oval base. The tamper consists of the stem and tamping end. The stem is similar in style to a 'Fluted baluster' style spoon knop of 17th Century dating (Homer, 1999). It is irregular in both plan and cross section. The top of the tamper is incomplete, as it finishes in a narrow point. The rest of the stem consists of several fluted swellings, with a circular cross section. It measures 34.01mm in length, 12.87mm wide and 11.03mm t…
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fosse Way Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-65E872
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A probable milled silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), deliberately polished to remove detail from profile and busy, and then folded into a 'S' shape to function as a love token. Diameter: 20.31mm Thickness: 0.67mm Weight: 1.1 grams
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-6634D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted in 1580 (fourth issue, initial mark Latin cross). Diameter: 18.22mm Thickness: 0.78mm Weight: 1.2 grams
Created on: Wednesday 1st December 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
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Record ID: WAW-A1AC70
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete silver struck / hammered penny of Elizabeth I (1558 - 1603), as part of the Second Issue of Coinage, between 1561 and 1582 AD. Diameter: 13.57mm Thickness: 0.63mm Weight: 0.4 grams.
Created on: Saturday 4th December 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
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