Record ID: WAW-FC8C87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, minted in 1568 with coronet mintmark. The last digit of the date (8) has been struck using a broken punch, which means it looks similar to a 3. The coin has been folded into an elongated S shape as probable reuse as a love token. It has a diameter of 26.00mm, and is 1.20mm thick. Due to the folds present, the coin has a height of 5.05mm. It weighs 2.5 grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: WAW-F90E81
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast and decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). It measures 14.74mm in length, 14.41mm wide and is 16.76mm thick. It weighs 8.5g. The knop is broadly sub circular in plan and irregular in profile. The central knop / lid is broadly decorated as a flower. It has a central raised boss, located within a circle. A series of radiating lentoid shaped petals extend away from the circle. It is likely that these were originally coated with a surface which has since decayed. The neck below the knop of the lid become…
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Monday 13th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-F75D30
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rimsherd of a wheelthrown salt glazed ceramic vessel. The sherd is 6.77mm thick and weighs 20.4g. It is 50.36mm long and 36.24mm wide. The rim diameter of the sherd is 4cm wide. The sherd consists of a neck and rim fragment, most likely from a jug, in a light grey stoneware fabric. The exterior surface is a dark brown mottled colour with a salt glaze (orange peel glaze). The interior surface is a lighter mottled brown colour. This fabric is consistent with that of an imported German stoneware, mostly likely from the Frechen area (10km southwest of Cologne). Fre…
Created on: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-E76214
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One (1) bodysherd of a wheelthrown ceramic vessel, probably of Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The sherd is 4.01mm thick and weighs 1.8 grams. It is 25.82mm wide and 18.28mm deep. The sherd has an pale cream / grey fabric, with a reduced core. No glaze is present. The fabric is suggestive of local (unsourced) greyware. No vessel form can be confidentally identified. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) greyware Sherd type: bodysherd Firing condition: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised inte…
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-E70D15
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy zoomorphic (dogs head) tubular ewer spout of later medieval date (1400-1500 AD). The spout is sub-rectangular in plan with a sub-triangular profile. It measures 62.62mm in length, 18.86mm width, is 56.09mm high and weighs 66.9grams. The spout can be divided into two distinct areas. The first area is at the rear of the spout; this is undecorated and consists of a swan neck with a large sub-rectangular / irregular oval opening, which measures 50.93mm in length and 16.45mm in width, the metal here is 3.36mm thick. This part of the spou…
Created on: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 9th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-53BEA2
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy square coin weight for a Unite of James I, issued in 1612. It is square in plan, and rectangular in section. It measures 19.15mm in length, 19.72mm in width, 3.95 mm thick and weighs 8.2 grams (126.5 grains or 0.29 oz). The surfaces are badly worn and abraded. It is possible to see a half figure of James I, standing right with an orb and sceptre on the reverse, with the legend I R BRI starting at 9 o'clock. The obverse has a Crown above roman numerals XXII and a small S. The weight is a dark green colour, with an even patina. The edges a…
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-531C21
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur of probable medieval to early post medieval date, 1300 - 1600 AD. Only part of the side (arm) and two spur attachments are present. It measures 44.47mm in length, 15.84mm in width, 8.88mm thick and weighs 8.5 grams. The spur arm fragment measures 24.60mm in length, 12.06mm wide at the terminal, 6.00mm wide at the arm, and 3.07mm thick. The arm is sub rectangular in plan and D shaped in section. It has broken across the width of the arm. The terminal is a figure of eight shape in plan, with two cast holes aligned vertically. …
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-5295D4
Object type: EWER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy zoomorphic (dogs head) tubular ewer spout of later medieval date (1400-1500 AD). The spout is sub-rectangular in plan with a sub-triangular profile. It measures 68.47mm length, 20.48mm width, is 63.95mm thick and weighs 92.6grams. The spout can be divided into two distinct areas. The first area is at the rear of the spout; this is undecorated and consists of a swan neck with a large sub-rectangular / irregular oval opening, which measures 58.56mm in length and 18.46mm in width, the metal here is 4.17mm thick. This part of the spout would have bee…
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-04DD90
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy combination lock, of Post Medieval dating (mid 16th Century to mid 17th Centuries AD). It consists of five discs, originally movable but now corroded onto the axle, positioned between two outer discs. The outer discs are joined by an arched hasp (shackle) over the top of the discs. The loop consists of two projecting struts, with a trapezoidal cross section; one continues into the arched semi-circle which meets and locks into the other strut. The central rotating discs would have originally had symbols stamped on them, traces of them now remain. The lo…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2019
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Record ID: WAW-03C3E2
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sub oval ring, with strap fitting, probably dating to the Early Iron Age, contemporary with Hallstatt C (800 BC to 400 BC). Approximately 50% of the harness fitting remains and consists of a semi circular strap loop attached to an incomplete sub oval ring, of which only the upper half remains. The strap loop is semi circular in plan, d-shaped in cross section and is 5.69mm thick. The ring is sub oval in plan, sub circular in cross section and 9.73mm thick. This artefact is unusually thick compared to more frequently recorded examples. …
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
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Record ID: WAW-FF84F3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy probable handle fragment, probably of Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries). The object consists of a central rod of copper alloy, bent at right angles at the central point. It is incomplete, but it is impossible to estimate approximately how much of the original object is present. In plan it is a reverse L shape and is circular in cross section. Both the upper and lower ends exhibit an old break in the metal, with abraded edges. The lower end is sub oval in section, and resembles a flattened trumpet end. The upper end is sub circular in section,…
Created on: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EFEE21
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy sword belt strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating, most likely 16th to 17th Centuries AD. The strap fitting consists of an externally bevelled ring with an octofoil plate joined to it. The octofoil plate has eight corners with alternating arches and angles. A central perforation is present, probably for the rivet for attachment to a belt. Bevelling of the perforation is present on the back of the plate. The front of the plate has been decorated by a two strand interlaced rope work design. The angled corners of the octofoil plate have been pro…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EF45B7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, probably of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The object consists of seven (7) joined cast rings in hexagonal or floral arrangement. Each ring measures 6.21mm in diameter (external), 2.16mm internal diameter. The arrangement consists of a central ring with six (6) thin rectangular bars joining onto the outer circle of rings. Each of the external rings is joined to its neighbour by another thin rectangular bar. The object is slightly domed, with a plain back. It measures 19.81mm wide, 18.05mm high and 3.99mm…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EF0D50
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Published
Ansate brooch of Weetch's type IV, made from copper alloy and dating to the 8th or 9th century AD. The brooch consists of two sub-square terminals, joined together by a slightly domed rectangular central bow. The bow has a broad recessed groove running its full length, with a ridge to either side. Each terminal has two similar broad grooves running transversely, each with a ridge at each side, so there is a single ridge at each end of the terminal and two parallel ridges in the centre. No traces of enamel or other inlay are present in any of the grooves. The back of the brooch i…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EE7AA5
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy 'dumb bell' shaped toggle, most likely of Late Iron Age dating. (300 BC to 100 AD). The cyclindrial toggle consists of two domed circular ends joined together by a recessed cyclindrial bar. The larger end has faint signs of cross hatching as decoration. The slightly smaller end has a faint circle of pellets around the edge of the dome. A central ridge is present on one of the cyclindrial centre bar, which is most likely the remnants of a casting seam. The domed ends are 6mm high each. The toggle is a dark green in colour, with an even…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EDF614
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded Roman As of uncertain emperor and uncertain date, but probably 1st to 2nd Century (50-250 AD). The coin has a diameter of 22.15mm and is 3.26mm thick. It weighs 4.9 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-ECB526
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cut quarter of a papal bulla (seal), probably of Pope Gregory IX (1227-1241). Approximately 25% remains of a lead alloy papal bulla. The obverse has a external circle of pellets, inside which are the letters PE and the crown of a head (probably St Peter's head) surrounded by another circle of pellets. The reverse has a external circle of pellets with the letters G on the first line, and the upper half of the letters GOR remaining on the second line. The bulla has been cut into quarters, probably using a pair of shears. A drilled perforation is present at 3 o'clock. The perfora…
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-EA82D3
Object type: FLOOR TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a line impressed ceramic floor tile, of later medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). Approximately 40% of the tile is present and consists of a orangey red oxidised ceramic tile with a light brown transparent glaze with a line impressed design. The glaze extends down the original edges. The floor tile would probably have been triangular (corner) in shape. Three original edges survive, the central diagonal one indicates that the tile was originally made as a square and designed to be broken into two to create two triangular tiles. The design present consists of …
Created on: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: WAW-BF0FE2
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One (1) sherd of a flat handmade ceramic roof tile. It consists of a sandy fabric, similar in style and texture to ceramic fabrics described in Ratkai (2000). No glaze is present. The exterior and interior surfaces are oxidised, and the core is unoxidised. No glaze is present. It probably dates from the Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval period. The sherd measures: 40.85mm length, 48.06mm width, 11.85mm thick and weighs 26.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2011
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Record ID: WAW-BEF8C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) bodysherds, weighing 2.7 grams, from of a handmade ceramic vessel. Both sherds have a fabric similar to that described as SAND3 in Ratkai 2000, p85. It consists of a coarse sandy glazed jug type fabric with a white slip present under the glaze. This is similar to the Worcester style jugs, so is likely to be of similar dating, 12th to 13th Centuries (1100 to 1200 AD). The bodysherds have been photographed as a group. Separate sherd details: Sherd 1: Bodysherd. Firing conditions: oxidised exterior, unoxidised core, oxidised interior, white slip present on exterior, under …
Created on: Thursday 13th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st August 2012
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