Record ID: WMID-0889EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
FINDSPOT NEEDED A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical.  A single circular hole is present in the base, with an internal diameter of 13.3 mm. It has been positioned off centre. The sides taper upwards, gradually thinning. Several suspension holes are positioned around the sides. The top two have split at the top. The lower two are probably replacement suspension holes, inserted after the top two split. These holes have an internal diameter…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-F3B0B5
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). 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 becomes narrow before expanding outwards in a slanting platform with the remains of the rivet protrudin…
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-E4A138
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable pilgrim or secular badge, of uncertain origin but probably of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Less than 25% of the probable badge is present. It consists of a tapering probably hollow cone in the centre, with several attachment sprues extending off it. The base terminates in a large crescentic base. It measures 36.0 mm in length, a maximum width of 16.2 mm and a maximum thickness of 6.0 mm. It weighs 9.4 g. The probable badge is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. No direct parallel has been found for this probab…
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9C9161
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1400. Around 50% of the ampulla is present, consisting of the rounded base. The designs on both sides are unclear, with possibly a scallop shell on both sides. It measures 23.0 mm in length, 29.4 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 12.4 g. The ampulla is a mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy water, becoming …
Created on: Saturday 9th January 2021
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: WMID-4615F0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy, probable net or line weight, of unknown dating, probably of Medieval to Modern dating from c. AD 1200 - c. AD 1900. The weight is broadly circular in plan and the walls are D shaped in section. A single square shaped hole is set off centre, measuring 3.8 mm by 3.6 mm internally. It measures 9.8 mm in length and has a diameter of 16.5 mm. It weighs 15.1 g (0.53 oz). It is a light grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original …
Created on: Sunday 19th July 2020
Last updated: Sunday 19th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-C7AA4D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of possibly Medieval or Post Medieval date (AD 1066 - 1800). It has a circular, flat base and flat sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex. There is a oval hole through the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. The internal dimensions of the hole are 2.6 mm by 2.0 mm. This lug bends forward slightly. The surface of the object is quite rough. The base is rough with a slight concavity in the centre. It measures 22.0 mm in height, a base diameter of 16.4 mm and 8.5 mm wide at the lug. It is 3.3 mm thick at…
Created on: Monday 13th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-C44D63
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconical spindle whorl of Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is circular in shape, with an slightly offset central perforation (hole). This hole has an internal diameter of 9.3 mm. The spindle whorl has been decorated with pellets on the upper side and a zig zag or repeating chevrons on the lower side. It has a diameter of 27.6 mm and is 14.3 mm thick. It weighs 51.0 g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9841C7
Object type: CROSS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy probable cross of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Three of the four cross arms are present. Each has a circular cross section. None of the surviving arms are complete. No decoration appears visible on any arm. It measures 34.1 mm in length, 25.5 mm wide and 7.8 mm thick. It weighs 17.1 g. The cross is an off white light grey colour, with an even surface patina. Several similar lead or lead alloy crosses have been recorded on the PAS database, including: NLM-3385E0; LIN-224DC8; NLM-48A337; LIN-FF87E3; SWYOR-492174; SW…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-837EEB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The obverse of the token depicts an pi like symbol with three legs (Powell type 24). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 25.1 mm and is 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.7 g. The token is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Token is heavily worn.
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-834FCB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
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 9.7 mm wide. No decoration is present on either face. A slight rim is visible on the upper surface. The whorl has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 6.6 mm thick. It weighs 30.5 g (1.08 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-833C92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation extending vertically through the object (internal diameter 9.1 mm). The sides of the spindle whorl are slightly convex and have a repeating pattern of vertical grooves and ridges. There are four lozenge-shaped mouldings attached to the corners of the object; there is a pronounced seam around the girth of the object and is suggestive that it was manufactured by casting. The seam indicating a line bet…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-826A12
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. It measures 18.6 mm in height, 18.6 mm diameter base and 7.7 mm diameter top. It weighs 32.9 g or 1.16 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have been rec…
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
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Record ID: WMID-318856
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy probable printing block, from a set of movable type, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The printing block is a flat rectangle. One face exhibits two reversed capital letters 'SR', print style unclear. The back of the block is undecorated. The printing block measures 21.1 mm in length, 22.0 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 13.5 g. The printing block is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Movable type printing blocks were invented around AD 1450 by Johannes Gutenberg along with the printing press. Gutenbe…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5F8942
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a long cross, with a pellet in two quarters, and uncertain geometric shapes in the other quarters (Powell type 14, 12). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 22.0 mm and is 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 9.2 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 24th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
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Record ID: WMID-AE68E7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three (3) complete spherical lead alloy balls, probably musket balls or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). All three are spherical. Two exhibit a casting ridge around their centre and the remains of the casting sprue. They were all found as a group. Two are a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. One is an off white colour. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. From left to right in the picture, the musket balls have the following diameters and weights:…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-AE4263
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 15.6 mm and weighs 20.8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-1AEE41
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, consisting of the lower half of the vessel. The top of the vessel is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. In plan, it has a sub-circular base and the sides of the neck (now misshapen) flare slightly towards the mouth which is ragged and incomplete. The loops are missing. A crown is present on the front, and a four petalled flower on a hatched background is present on the reverse. It measures 28.5 mm in length, 29.2 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weigh…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-6EBD49
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
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 6.7 mm wide. The upper face is domed and the lower face is flat. No decoration is present on either the upper or lower surfaces. The whorl has a diameter of 28.7 mm and is 8.4 mm thick. It weighs 36.2 g (1.28 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surf…
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-811FD3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part lead or lead alloy cloth seal, of probable Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The cloth seal consists of two circular discs, secured together with a intergral rivet, hammered flat. No traces of a connecting strip between the two discs survive. One disc has an incuse capital letter H with a smaller letter X below it. The other disc appears to have a capital letter A within a wreath on it. Soil is present between both discs. It measures 18.5 mm in diameter and is 3.6 mm thick. Each disc is 1.5 mm thick. It weighs 6.3 g. The cloth seal is a mid…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 10th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-F3A28F
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1550). The weight is an thick disc, It is sub rectangular in shape. Both sides are flat. The front has been decorated with a long cross design with a folded outside rim. The remains of an iron suspension loop is present running through the centre of the weight. The base is undecorated. It measures 50.4 mm in length, 42.7 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. It weighs 219.7 g (7.75 oz). The weight is light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plo…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
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