Record ID: WMID-B15266
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Decoration detail on the upper and lower faces consists of irregularly placed chevrons pointing outwards, forming a rough star design. The points do not line up at the middle. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.9 mm. The whorl measures 24.7 mm in diameter, and 15.7 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g&nbs…
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-9D4B0C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop is visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm. The base diameter is 42.5 mm and the top diameter is 23.8 mm. It weighs 423.1 g (14.92 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date d…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1BAFA7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse has an unclear design. The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 23.3 mm and is 3.5 mm thick. It weighs 7.7 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B9306
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is circular in shape. The obverse has several radiating lines from a central point (Powell type 3). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 4.8 mm thick. It weighs 7.0 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B702C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse is unclear but probably has a central strand which splits and curves away. Two curves are on either side (Powell type 31). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 19.9 mm and is 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 6.5 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B1ED7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse has a single stranded cross (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 18.4 mm and is 3.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.9 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1B09B8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy unifaced token of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The token is sub circular in shape. The obverse of the token has an uncertain design. It has a double stranded cross design (Powell type 14). The reverse is undecorated. It has a diameter of 20.6 mm and is 1.9 mm thick. It weighs 3.8 g.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1AD4C4
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 6.4 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 18.9 mm and is 8.2 mm thick. It weighs 14.2 g (0.50 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abr…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-1A88D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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 10.1 mm wide. Both upper and lower faces bear no trace of decoration. The whorl has a diameter of 29.7 mm and is 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 44.8 g (1.58 oz). The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused b…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-19F573
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 32.4 mm. The base diameter is 41.30 mm and the top diameter is 24.0 mm. It weighs 314.5 g (11.09 oz). It is equivalent to one Roman Libra. The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-7505FF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pyramidal or standing weight of probably Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410). The pyramidal weight has a circular flat base with a small central recess. The sides are almost vertical. The top is circular, with an integral flattened suspension loop, extending from the middle. A circular suspension hole is present in the suspension loop, with an internal diameter of 3.0 mm. It is 30.9 mm in height, with a base diameter of 34.5 mm and a top diameter of 27.2 mm. It weighs 162.5 g (5.73 oz). The weight is a mid to dark grey colour, with an even surface patina. The weigh…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-73BB32
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1900). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. An incomplete iron suspension loop was secured through the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 44.9 mm. The base diameter is 39.9 mm and the top diameter is 25.2 mm. It weighs 370.0 g (13.05 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a funct…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-72B659
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a flattened top. The base is flat. A central circular perforation or suspension hole is present in the base, with a depth of 10.9 mm, with a diameter of 5.6 mm. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 35.6 mm. The base diameter is 30.3 mm and the top diameter is 14.9 mm. It weighs 137.2 g (4.84 oz). The weight is an off white colour, with an even surface p…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Staffordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-907ED7
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete white metal or lead-alloy probable furniture fitting of Post Medieval dating (AD 1600 to AD 1800).  Less than 25% of the artefact is present. It consists of a hollow tube, with a break at the bottom, extending upwards into a terminal of two (originally three) plumed feathers, with a collar or ribbon at the base.  It measures 45.0 mm in length, 16.0 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 11.34 g. The artefact is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar object, WMID-85D0FD, was recovered from the same field. Neither objects join but are probably …
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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Record ID: WMID-3B6B48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1450. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. The obverse and reverse have different designs. The obverse has lots of closely placed diagonal rays which terminate with a pellet. The reverse has plain diagonal rays, spaced further apart with a pellet between them. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 28.4 mm&…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 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-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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