Record ID: WMID-7CF056
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1800). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. One end has been squashed together. The central hole has an internal diameter of 8.1 mm. Corrosion products and soil are still present inside the central perforation. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 42.6 mm long, has a diame…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6FC5D3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of probable silver casting waste, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1500). The fragment is sub oval in plan and section. The upper surface is smooth, whereas the lower surface is pitted. It measures 22.76 mm in length, 12.17 mm wide and 7.15 mm thick. It weighs 7.9 g. It is a mid to dark grey / silver colour, with an even surface patina. As the fragment is undiagnostic of date and function, it can not be proved that it is older than 300 years old, and is therefore not classified under the requirements of the Treasure Act 19…
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E1881
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and dating. The artefact is semi circular in plan, and rectangular in section. An old, predepositional break is present along the straight end, and the artefact decreases in thickness from the straight edge, down to the rounded edge. No decoration is present. It measures 30.40 mm in length, 15.37 mm wide and has a maximum thickness of 7.00 mm. It weighs 11.7 g. The object is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-2E9C23
Object type: COIN
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver possible coin, of possible Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The possible coin is misshapen, possibly due to having been subjected to a heat source. Both the obverse and reverse are unclear. It is possible to make out the remains of probable letters along one edge, reading [ ]IVS[ ]. Diameter: 13.70 mm Thickness: 1.93 mm Weight: 1.3 g. The identification of this artefact as a coin is only a possibility, due to the shape and thickness. It is possibly a piece of undiagnostic casting waste.
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2013
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Record ID: WMID-69F813
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone or hone, of uncertain dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). The whetstone is sub rectangular in plan, and triangular in section. It has been made from a fine grained sedimentary sandstone or siltstone. An old diagonal break along the length is present on the reverse, giving the whetstone fragment the triangular shape. A figure of eight shaped perforation is present at the top, indicating that it had been created by the use of a drill on either side. The top of the whetstone has been bevelled on either side, to create a blunt top. The…
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FD5525
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy artefact, of uncertain function and dating, possibly Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1000 to AD 2000). The artefact is irregular in plan. It broadly resembles a flat two pronged fork. The 'handle' has a square section and both prongs also have a square section. The shoulders are straight. No decoration is present on the front or reverse of the artefact. Neither the 'handle' or the 'prongs' are complete, both exhibit evidence of pre depositional breaks. It measures 45.78 mm in length, 19.13 mm wide and 5.41 mm thick. It weighs 15.3 g. It is a light t…
Created on: Monday 4th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th February 2013
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Record ID: WMID-88B162
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable casting jet from copper casting, of uncertain dating (AD 43 to AD 1650). The casting jet is sub triangular in plan and section. The top surface is sub oval in shape, with a rounded edge. The surface is covered with air bubbles. Beneath this oval surface, the casting jet narrows to a rectangular strip. It measures 19.11 mm in length, 29.32 mm wide and 16.02 mm thick. It weighs 20.2 g. The casting jet is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
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Record ID: WMID-FEF5A1
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete roll of sheet lead alloy, of uncertain date and function (AD 43 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a rectangular strip of lead sheet, tightly rolled up into a cylinder. It measures 17.81 mm in length, 11.56 mm wide and 10.64 mm thick. It weighs 13.0 g. The roll of lead is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The Romans did have curse tablets which consisted of writing a curse on a small piece of lead sheet and then rolling it up before offering it to the gods, many have been found in the spring at Bath. As stray finds, out of context (and stil…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1108A2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, probable awl, of unknown dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). Both ends of the awl are complete, and taper to a sharp point. One half of the artefact is conical in shape, whereas the other half is square sectioned. The square sectioned end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The square sectioned end forms the tang and would have been for insertion into a wooden handle. It measures 52.27 mm in length, 6.16 mm wide and 11.33 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g, The awl is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-24AB05
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A complete cast silver coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of silver metal twisted into a spiral. One end of the piece of silver tapers to a point, the other is square ended, probably incomplete. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. Some vertical scratch marks are present on the interior. The probable finger ring is shiny light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Dimensions: It has an exterior diameter of 23.78 mm, an interior diameter of 18.…
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tamworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-668006
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object, of unknown dating (0 to AD 1900). The object is irregular in shape. It consists of a rectangular sectioned bar with a curved hook at the end. The otherr end exhibits an elaborate moulding, possibly similar to that of a Phrygian hat. An sub oval collar sits beneath the elaborate moulding and the rectangular sectioned bar. The bar has a rectangular notch removed from one side. It measures 34.5 mm in length, 13.0 mm wide and 8.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.2 g. The object is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. No direct …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
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Record ID: WMID-B5A7E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy horse's leg, of uncertain function and dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The artefact consists of a moulded horse's leg, with circular cross section in the middle and D shaped to the top and bottom. The ankle and knee joints are represented along with the edge of the hoof and the frog in the centre of the foot. It measures 58.63 mm in length, 8.91 mm wide and 6.14 mm thick. It weighs 8.9 g. The artefact is a light green to mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough …
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-EC39D2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete light to mid blue opaque spherical glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The bead is made out of an opaque light to mid blue glass. It is spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 3.2 mm. The bead has a diameter of 12.0 mm, and is 10.9 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. Several similar glass beads have been recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-D4DB67. They are often identified a…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-EC4CBD
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete light to mid blue opaque annular glass bead of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The bead is made out of an opaque light to mid blue glass. It is sub spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. The central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The bead has a diameter of 8.7 mm, and is 6.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 grams. Several similar glass beads have been recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-D4DB67. They are often identified a…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-956C71
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One complete and one incomplete light to mid blue opaque annular glass beads of possible Iron Age to Early Medieval dating (100 BC to AD 1066). The beads are made out of an opaque light to mid blue glass. It is sub spherical in shape, with convex sides, with the ends slightly flattened. Slight pitting is present on the surface. On the complete bead, the central perforation has parallel sides, with an internal diameter of 2.6 mm. The complete bead has a diameter of 9.3 mm, and is 7.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.8 grams. The incomplete bead measures 6.8 mm in length, 6.5 mm wide and 3.4…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-016DCC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. Due to abrasion, the designs are hard to catagorise. A four petalled fern or leaf is present, with diagonal lines between different designs elements. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.6 mm. The whorl measures 30.3 mm in diameter, and 13.7 mm th…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2015
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D17FED
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coiled or spiral, probable finger ring, of uncertain dating (100 BC to 800 AD). The probable finger ring consists of a D-section length of copper alloy metal twisted into a spiral. Both ends terminated in a square end with rounded corners. No makers' marks are present on the interior or exterior. It has an exterior diameter of 27.1 mm, an interior diameter of 18.6 mm. In total it is 17.1 mm wide. The copper alloy metal is 5.0 mm wide and 3.4 mm thick. It weighs 21.5 g. The finger ring is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused …
Created on: Tuesday 14th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 14th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F7391C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy steelyard weight, of probable Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD) but could be of later dating (2nd Century to 19th Century AD). The weight is conical in shape, with horizontal grooves down the length. A vertical suspension hole is present in the centre of the weight, now infilled with soil. It measures 39.7 mm tall, with a base diameter of 41.5 mm and a top diameter of 9.2 mm. It weighs 341.5 g (12.05 oz). The weight is a light grey to off white colour, with an even surface patina. Conical weights are a functional artefact, as such, there is…
Created on: Thursday 16th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th April 2015
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Record ID: WMID-4DC34F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy convex spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and D shaped in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.2 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat.The upper face bears traces of raised decoration, consisting of triangles and pellets. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 26.4 mm and is 8.6 mm thick. It weighs 26.0 g (0.92 oz). The who…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-4E0D90
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (AD 43 - AD 1650). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and rectangular in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The internal diameter of the hole measures 9.1 mm wide. Both the upper and lower faces are flat. The upper surface has been decorated with multiple diagonal lines. The lower face is undecorated. The whorl has a diameter of 22.4 mm and is 6.5 mm thick. It weighs 19.5 g (0.69 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colo…
Created on: Monday 20th April 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2015
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