Record ID: WMID-001ED3
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal circular religious pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1950 to AD 2000). The pendant is circular in shape. There is a semi-circular break at the top of the pendant, this is likely to be where the suspension loop was situated, it is now missing. One side depicts a male bishop, standing facing, holding a child in his arms on his right. The child is facing forwards. To either side are hanging incense burners. The other side depicts a crucification scene, with Christ positioned centrally on a long cross with trilobate terminals. Diagonal rays extend…
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2F6CA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a multiple branched tree or hatching. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading [ ]EO[ ] It measures 31.1 mm in length, is 21.1 mm wide and 5.0 mm thick. The matrix is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.9 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2F40CD
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800).  The probable furniture fitting consists of a disc with twelve points, though with one larger and more angular than the rest. One side bears a moulded radial pattern, with each ray bordered like a petal. The larger petal forms part of an attachment/suspension fitting, with a longitudinal ridge on the reverse. The reverse of the disc has the remains of a central attachment spike in the centre.  It measures 31.9 mm in length, 22.5 mm wide and it is 4.9 mm thick. The metal is 2.…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EEC05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date (circa AD 75 to 175). The brooch consists of the head and the upper part of the bow. The foot and catch plate, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is 'C' shape in profile. The bow tapers from an incomplete flared head to a moulded arcanthus waist, with a collar above and below. It then terminates in an old break that is well patinated. The head of the brooch is sub-oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The remains of the vertical catch plate are present towards the foot (now missing) on t…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2EAF62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cut half penny of Henry III (AD 1249 to AD 1272), dating to the period 1253-6. Minted by moneyer Willelm at Canterbury Mint. Class 5b2 or class 5c2. Diameter: 18.2 mm Width: 9.3 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 0.6 g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1C1DA8
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trapezoidal buckle and spindle, of Post Medieval dating (AD 1660 to AD 1720). The buckle frame is trapezoidal in plan, with a drilled frame, for a separate spindle. The frame exhibits moulded decoration. Scrolled knops are present on either side of the spindle holes and a moulded pin rest is present on both of the outer loops. Annulet decoration is present on the outer loops. The pin rest moulding consists of engraved opposing oblique lines, imitating either a scallop shell or a leaf.  The buckle measures 27.3 mm in length, 17.5 mm&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BF257
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is circular in plan. The obverse has a raised ring around the edge as a border. Three stamps are present. A Staffordshire Knot, a capital letter V and a capital letter H. The base of the weight is undecorated. Filemarks are present on the base. It has a diameter of 18.8 mm and is 4.4 mm thick. It weighs 5.7 g (0.20 oz). Several similar trade weights have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WMID-0EA67A, WMID-12D771 and SUR-82D25D. A cr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BDADE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 domed 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 8.2 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 33.1 mm and is12.3 mm thick. It weighs 52.9 g (1.87 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by mov…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1BAE0B
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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.6 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 30.6 mm and is 7.0 mm thick. It weighs 40.6 g (1.43 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movem…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B9A4F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 8.1 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 22.1 mm and is 12.1 mm thick. It weighs 32.9 g (1.16 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whils…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B820E
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. Both upper and lower surfaces are flat. There is a hole of internal diameter 9.3 mm which is cast off-centre. The surface appears undecorated but this may be due to abrasion in the soil. The whorl has a diameter of 28.4 mm and is 10.1 mm thick. It weighs 44.0 g (1.55 oz). The whorl is light grey in colour, and has an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement …
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B5957
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 domed 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 7.6 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.7 mm and is 6.0 mm thick. It weighs 12.3 g (0.43 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B4851
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 domed 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 7.7 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 20.1 mm and is 9.4 mm thick. It weighs 18.4 g (0.65 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1B2C78
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
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 domed 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 8.5 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 22.8 mm and is 5.3 mm thick. It weighs 11.8 g (0.42 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, cau…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1AE131
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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.No hole is present in the narrowed lug, which projects from the top of the weight. 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 44.2 mm in height, a base diameter of 26.3 mm and 23.2 mm wide at the lug. It is 7.4 mm thick at the lug. It weighs 159.7 g (…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1982A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ovoid weight, of probable Medieval (AD 1100 to AD 1500) dating. The weight is ovoid (egg) in shape with a circular cross section and a flat base. Remains of an iron suspension loop are present at the apex (top) of the weight. The weight is 36.0 mm tall, has a maximum diameter of 28.6 mm. It weighs 160.1 g (5.65 oz). The weight is a mid to dark 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. Weights can be…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-194210
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sub-rectangular buckle of Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1720-1790. The buckle frame is sub-rectangular in plan with rounded corners. The separate drilled spindle, chape and pin are missing. Both faces are undecorated. The buckle curves upwards in the centre. It measures 32.6 mm in length, 28.8 mm wide and 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. The buckle has a mid green colour surface patina. Abrasion in the plough soil has resulted in the loss of detail. Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (1996: p.104). These types of r…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9C92C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete folded short cross penny of Henry II to Henry III (AD 1180 to AD 1247), of uncertain moneyer and mint. Class uncertain. Coin has been folded with the obverse outwards. Diameter: 19.7 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-305BF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver cut half penny, probably Henry III (AD 1216 to AD 1272), between AD 1248 and AD 1250. Minted by Moneyer Nicole at the Canterbury Mint. Class 3a. Diameter: 16.5 mm Width: 8.7 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 0.4 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: WMID-302D67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1300 to AD 1305. Minted at London. Class 10cf.  Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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