Record ID: WMID-97BDBD
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy frame from a purse bar, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1450 to AD 1550). Around 5-10% of the purse frame is present. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The purse frame is L shaped in cross section and curved in shape. One incomplete circular hole is present on one side, with an internal diameter of 2.7 mm. The top surface exhibits grooved decoration consisting of two lines in a zig zag pattern. It measures 58.5 mm in length, 6.3 mm wide and 6.7 mm thick. It weighs 8.6&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-31F7DE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled and copper alloy dragonesque style brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). Over 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the main plate and the top part of the pin.  The brooch consists of a central plate, representing the body, with a constricted neck curving upwards and matching tail curving downwards. Circular annulet style eyes are present on each terminal, with a line of punched pellets around the outer edge. Red enamel infilled the annulet recess. The ear curves downwards from the head, and terminates with a rounded end. A matching e…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E60AF
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is lozenge in shape, with square edge. The internal diameter of the bow is 6.0 mm. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side, with a partial collar to the top and bottom of the shank. The shank is made from a solid cylindrical rod.  The bit is sub rectangular. The clefts consist of one short horizontal no…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2E1876
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of Medieval date (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, stem and bit. The bow is flat and lozengiform, with an complete tubular projection (perhaps a suspension loop) at one corner, on the outside edge. Four circular perforations (holes) are present in the bow, positioned irregularly. Internal diameter of the holes is 4.7 mm. Globular knops are present at the upper and lower points. The stem is attached to the bow at another corner. A worn rectangular triple moulding or collar is presen…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2DE22D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill of Roman dating AD 80 to AD120. Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow. The wings, spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The bow is angular and hump back, resembling a comma. It is broken around 2/3 of its length. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spring. The reverse is undecorated. The bow tapers to a sharp point. It measu…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D63D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast slightly off central. The central hole is infilled with iron corrosion products. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated.  The whorl has a diameter of 31.8 mm and is 13.4 mm thick. It weighs 51.2 g (1.81 oz). The whorl is of a light to…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-2D4F2D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy biconvex spindle whorl, of possible Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and flat 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 9.5 mm wide. The upper face has been decorated with a circle of pellets within a zig zag border. The lower face is undecorated.  The whorl has a diameter of 28.9 mm and is 12.2 mm thick. It weighs 49.0 g (1.73 oz). The whorl is o…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1A8BAD
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 23.7 mm (thickness: 2.5 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively curved. The axe is thickest at the mid point (10.1 mm), with no traces of a proto stop ridg…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-08BC67
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy plaque depicting a hunting scene of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The plaque is irregular in shape, it consists of a moulded scene depicting a winged cupid, riding a possible dragon right, blowing a hunting horn. Wings are outstretched behind. The reverse is flat. It measures 35.7 mm in length, 50.1 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 26.3 g. The plaque is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Winged cupids tend to be depicted in artwork during the 18th Century, therefore this plaque, a probable furniture fitting, is lik…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0894FB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends), Mackreth 2011, 4.a. Plate 46, of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catch-plate. In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindrical wings projecting from either side at the top. Each wing has a semi circular pierced wing cap. Ridges are present at the shoulders of the brooch. The back of the brooch is u…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-086F74
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of uncertain type, of Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 200). Less than 25% of the brooch is present, consisting only of the catch plate and foot. The bow, wings, head, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch fragment is sub triangular in plan. The catch plate is triangular with folded edge to retain the pin. A rounded foot knop is present. It measures 33.6 mm in length, 12.2 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.5 g. Triangular catch plates are found on several types of Roman brooches, inc…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05B546
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. Both sides of the split are present, with two small circular attachment holes present. These have an internal diameter of 1.9 mm. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellets to indicate eyes.  Above the zoomorphic terminal is a pair of incised com…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0573C4
Object type: COMB
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete openwork comb, possibly a comb pendant of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1500). Probably around 50% of the openwork comb is present, most of the teeth are missing, along with the suspension hole. The comb is flat. with a post depositional bend to it. The top of the comb has a curved edge, with the remains of a suspension loop at the mid point. The back of the comb has been decorated with an openwork trellis design of repeating sub triangular and sub square holes. Beneath this are the teeth, probably originally 29 in total. Most are 1mm across and 1.5 mm thi…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-053949
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy millefiori enamelled disc brooch of 2nd to 3rd Century AD dating. Over 75% of the brooch is present, with the pin and catchplate missing. The front of the brooch is a large circular flat disc. The front is decorated with millefiori enamelling in three concentric bands inside concentric metal reserves. The outer edge of the brooch is raised to contain the enamelling. The outer circle has been made up from  alternating blocks of blue and white chequerboard with a yellow and green chequerboard enamel inbetween. The middle one is probably yel…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-77DA2E
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete heraldic horse harness pendant of Medieval dating (AD 1270 to AD 1400). Around 50% of the heraldic horse harness pendant is present.  The pendant is lozenge shaped, with the remains of a suspension loop extending from the upper corner. The obverse depicts a long cross with red enamel in each quarter. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 25.8 mm in length, 16.8 mm wide and 3.8 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g. The pendant is red and green in colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-779676
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill) brooch of 5.b4 type of Roman date (AD 75-200) Over 50% of the brooch is present, with the wings and bow present. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing. The brooch is T shaped in plan. The wings are cylindrical with perforated end caps. The wing caps extend slightly beyond the width of the wings, with a perforation to hold the spring.The bow is decorated with a prominent rib that extends vertically from the rearward facing hook on the head and continues along the centre of the bow. It does not ext…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-76BFE0
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete stirrup strap mount of Late Saxon (AD 1000 to AD 1100) dating. The stirrup strap mount is triangular in shape, with two circular attachment holes (internal diameter: 3.2 mm) above a right-angled stepped flange, with a worn and debased animal head projecting from each end of the lower edge and a larger worn and debased animal head projecting at the apex. Below the apex projection, is a slightly larger hole (internal diameter: 3.4 mm). Zoomorphic decoration would have covered the front of the mount. The reverse is undecorated. It measures 62.1 mm in length, 34.6 mm wide and …
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-74331F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Wroxeter type brooch of Roman dating (AD 80 to AD 200). The remains of the brooch consist of the head and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catchplate are missing.  The head is comprised of an incomplete broadly oval flat plate. The lower edges of the plate at the reverse curve upwards slightly to form an enclosed semi circular cell. The bow protrudes from the lower section of the flat plate and is sub rectangular in section and curved in profile.  The upper section of the bows is decorated with a double vertical row of rectangul…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-62AFC5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key (locking), of mid Roman dating (AD 150 to AD 410). Less than 50% of the key is present, with the handle remaining. The shank and bit are missing due to post depositional breaks. The handle is of a debased fleur de lis / lys design, with a central pointed collared knop, above an inverted triangle with inward curving sides. The triangle tapers to a narrow waist, then expands to a triple moulded collar which would have been formerly attached to the shank; the collar has a square cross-section. It measures 52.5 mm in le…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: WMID-618D7C
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bridle bit of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800). Less than 25% of the bridle bit is present. The bridle bit is in two parts, joined together. The first part is a strap junction, with a circular loop at one end, leading into a circular sectioned shaft, with central swelling, and then into an incomplete larger loop. The second part is an incomplete fitting, secured in the circular loop. It consists of a circular loop, with two split terminals. The strap junction measures 52.1 mm in length, 15.6 mm wide and 9.3 mm thick. The fitting measures 2…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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