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-2B6BF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with the remains of two iron rivets, probably a vessel repair of Medieval dating (Mid 12th to 15th Centuries AD). The repair is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a strip of copper alloy sheet metal, with straight edges both at the top and the sides. The lower edge exhibits a shallow curve with the corners rounded. Two reddish circular marks are present, presumably the remains of two iron rivets used to attach the repair to the original vessel. The repair is mid green colour, apart from the iron riv…
Created on: Tuesday 16th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
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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-51EAF0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy handle or possible foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub triangular in cross section. It consists of a cast bar with a sub triangular, almost rounded cross section, attached to a flat plate (vessel wall). The plate has been attached at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. The opposing end of the bar from the plate exhibits an old break. It is a dark green colour, with areas of light green (active) corrosi…
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-673403
Object type: FLESH HOOK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron double pronged artefact, consisting of the tip of a flesh hook, of probable Roman dating (43 AD - 410 AD). It is irregular in both plan and cross section. It consists of a slender iron rod, expanding at the base into a triangular shape, into two points extending out at right angles from the rod. It is uncertain whether the two points originally joined together to form a ring or whether they continued out straight to form hooks or not. The top of the rod demonstrates a slight curve in the same direction as the points at the base. It is a…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2011
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Record ID: WAW-675DE4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified wrought iron object of uncertain dating. It is triangular in plan, and circular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cone shape, made from a sheet of iron wrapped together and then fixed. It measures 62.77mm in length, 13.23mm diameter wide at the top, and 3.77mm diameter wide at the bottom. It weighs 20.5 grams. It is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. The iron oxide corrosion layer is flaking off in a couple of areas, revealing the dark brown of the underlying metal. These areas should be monitored carefully to prevent fu…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 8th February 2011
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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-6AA696
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Dolphin) of Roman date (43-150AD). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow and wings. Part of the catch-plate is present at the base of the bow, but the pin and spring are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. Three longituditional ridges are present. The bow is sub circular in cross section. It extends to a broken point near the foot. Part of the catch-plate is present as a low ridge on the back of the bow. The wings project fro…
Created on: Friday 19th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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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-A58501
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver Roman denarius of Domitian (AD 81-96) as caesar under Titus (AD 79-81), dating to the period c.AD 80-81 (Reece Period 4). PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS reverse type depicting an altar garlanded and lighted. Mint of Rome. RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 215, no. 266. Obverse description: Head facing right Obverse inscription: CAESAR DIVI F DO[MITIA]NVS COS VII Reverse description: Altar, garlanded and lighted. Reverse inscription: [PR]INCEPS IVVENTVTIS Diameter: 17.43mm Thickness: 2.55mm Weight: 2.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Record ID: WAW-A5FF61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy sestertius of an Antonine empress dating to the period AD 147 to 190. Mint of Rome. Obverse description: Head facing right, hair in a bun at back of neck. Obverse inscription: illegible Reverse description: possible standing figure? Reverse inscription: illegible Reece period: 8 Diameter: 25.39mm Thickness: 3.44mm Weight: 6.8 grams.
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
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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: WAW-A9B204
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handle from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The handle is 11.23mm thick and weighs 27.0g. It is 52.80mm long and 34.87mm wide. The sherd consists of a handle, with knife slash decoration, in a fabric with fine quartz inclusions, fired to a pale cream colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a jug type fabric, possibly Brill/Boarstall ware. This type of pottery dates from the middle of 13th Century AD up to mid 14th Century AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: Brill / Boarstall ware. Pale cream fabric, frequent well sorted fine quartz inclusions. S…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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Record ID: WAW-AA08E4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bodysherd from a wheelthrown ceramic vessel. The sherd is 9.18mm thick and weighs 4.1g. It is 17.83mm long and 19.59mm wide. The sherd consists of a bodysherd, in a fabric with fine sand and quartz inclusions, fired to a dark grey colour. The sherd is mostly likely from a local (unsourced) cooking pot type fabric. This type of pottery typically dates from 12th to 14th Centuries AD. Sherd specific details: Fabric type: local (unsourced) cooking pot type, fine sand and quartz inclusions. Sherd type: bodysherd Wall thickness: 9.18mm F…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2010
Last updated: Friday 10th December 2010
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