Record ID: HESH-16F074
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 53.9mm in length, 29.9mm wide and 10.7mm thick. It weighs 32.2 grams. 2: measures 31.0mm in length, 22.6mm wide and 25.7mm thick. It weighs 13.7 grams. Together both pieces weigh 45.9 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as more Medieva…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-1767B6
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of copper alloy industrial waste or slag, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Century). 1: measures 47.4mm in length, 32.0mm wide and 9.7mm thick. It weighs 26.6 grams. 2: measures 12.9mm in length, 10.6mm wide and 5.5mm thick. It weighs 2.0 grams. Together both pieces weigh 28.7 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change from the Bronze Age through the Late Medieval period. However these fragments are more likely to be Medieval in date, as …
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-407E14
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy mount in the form of a stylished fish or dolphin. The dolphin has an arched back, with the slightly forked tail bending round to meet the back. This is very similar to Roman depictions of the dolphin. Under the head, it is flattened to form a basic base, it is possible that this area formed an attachment area to another object. The casting seam is visible on the internal curve of the arched back. It measures 48.63mm in length, 34.64mm height and is 11.64mm thick. It weighs 59.2 grams. There is currently still a degree of debate over the dating a…
Created on: Wednesday 19th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-703FF6
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cylindral droplets of leaded bronze, of uncertain dating, possibly Roman (1st to 4th Century AD). The larger droplet measures 16.71mm in length, 14.03mm in width, is 11.95mm thick and weighs 12.1 grams. The smaller droplet measures 12.80mm in length, 9.37mm in width, is 9.00mm thick and weighs 4.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 29th July 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-350E66
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of unknown date and function. It is rectangular in plan, and section. The upper surface exhibits a central V shaped groove down the length of the object. A central solitary projection (2.86mm wide, 4.08mm tall) is present next to the edge of the groove. The lower surface is undulating and uneven. Pitting is present. It does not appear to have been cast into a mould. It is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Along the edges, patches are present where the bare metal is visible. This could be the result of over-handling or enthusastic …
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 13th October 2010
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Record ID: WMID-ACB75C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cylindrical possible die or stamp, of uncertain dating, possibly Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact consists of a cylinder, with one flat surface, with a bevelled edge, and one indented surface, with a probable bevelled edge. The indented surface has been decorated, with a scallop shell design. The sides are undecorated. It measures 6.8 mm in length, with a diameter of 9.0 mm. The scallop shell is 1.0 mm below the surface. It weighs 2.2 g. The artefact is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-39F84B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible intaglio, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The possible intaglio is oval in shape. It has a flat cross section. Various facets have been removed from the top edge. No design appears to be present on the top surface. The reverse surface is recessed in the centre. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 9.7 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The possible intaglio is a dark brown to shiny yellow colour.  The shape and size of this artefact is similar to that found as intaglios either for finger rings or for fob s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-5BD0F4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 6 Roman brooch: A incomplete solid cast copper alloy T shape bow brooch, of 1st Century AD dating. The left wing has been broken. It has a triangular cross section. The pin was lost, but previously attached by a hinge method. The spring cover was drilled and rolled. Decoration is present down the spine of the brooch, consisting of annulets. The brooch exhibits a heavy degree of wear. Length: 39.4mm Width: 15.5mm (across wings) Width: 8.5mm (across bow) Thickness: 3.4mm Weight: 4.6 grams Brooch was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5BF7A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Rally ID: 31 Roman brooch of Colchester derivative,Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands), Mackreth 2011, 4.a-c. Plate 46. A incomplete cast copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of 1st to 2nd Century AD dating. There is an oval hole present on the reverse, and the end caps are broken. A single recess is present across the wings. On both sides a moulding is present at the junction between the bow and the wings. It has a mid brown patina, with green corrosion present. Width: 23.0mm (across wings) Width: 8.5mm (across bow) Thickness: 6.4mm Weight: 8.…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2011
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-71F803
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 59 Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Helena (324 - 341 AD), minted in Trier between 324 and 330 AD. The reverse type is Securitus Reipublicae. Obverse: Female head facing right Obverse inscription: [ ]HELENA AVGVSTVS Reverse: Hooded female figure, with laurel branch in left hand Reverse inscription: SECVRITVS [ ]LICE Mintmark: .STRE Diameter: 18.7mm Weight: 2.7 grams Artefact was photographed.
Created on: Friday 7th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow 2 rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-172B67
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of Roman dating, probably between 2nd to 4th Centuries AD. The vessel repair is sub oval in plan, and irregular in cross section. It consists of two sub oval 'plugs' of lead either side (sandwiching) a sherd of pottery. The repair would have originally been 'H' shape in construction, with a central rivet and two radiating arms either side of the ceramic vessel, to seal the hole and repair the broken vessel. A sherd of pottery is still present within the vessel repair. It has an oxidised fabric, with a reduced core. The ceramic fabri…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Richards Castle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-572A87
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete fragment of a cast copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type (Mackreth Part 3, Group 4.a-b, flat wing ends type) of Roman date (80-120 AD). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present and consists of the head. The wings, pin, bow and foot are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular in profile, narrowing to a point at the start of the bow. The reverse of the head of the brooch (between the two wings) has a sub-square shaped recess. This recess would have held the spring/chord for the pin. The brooch …
Created on: Tuesday 20th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-713FD7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
7 sherds (1 rimsherds, 3 basesherds and 3 bodysherds) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels of an miscellaneous (unsourced) local Romano-British oxidised coarseware fabric. The sherds vary in thickness from 6.66mm to 11.91mm. In total they weigh 224 grams. The sherds have a orangey-red oxidised fabric. It is similar in style to a type of local Roman pottery known as Severn Valley ware. This type of pottery was produced in the vale of the Severn river, kilns have been found in the Worcester and Tewkesbury areas. It was manufactured throughout the Roman period in…
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-1F4603
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) sherds (One (1) basesherd and one (1) bodysherd) of several wheelthrown ceramic vessels, of Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The sherds range from 6.39mm to 6.94mm thick. In total they weigh 19.4 grams. The sherds have an oxidised fabric, with a reduced core, and occasional sparse inclusions of mica. The fabric is consistent with a locally produced Romano-British coarseware known as Severn Valley Ware. It was produced in the Severn Valley area, but traded over a wider regional area. It was produced throughout the Roman period (1st to 4th …
Created on: Tuesday 28th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2010
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Record ID: WMID-1CC106
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (Polden Hill type) brooch, of Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, wing and bow. The spring, pin, foot and catch plate are missing and / or incomplete. 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 a cylindral wing projecting from the side at the top. The wing has an complete sub circular wing cap. The back of the brooch is plain and undecorated. A cylindral groove or spring …
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-1D8FB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck / hammered silver denarius, probably of Antoninus Pius (AD 138 to AD 161), probably dating to the period AD 143 to AD 144. Wolf and twins reverse type. Probably minted in Rome. Probably RIC II, p120, no 734. Diameter: 17.56 mm Thickness: 2.12 mm Weight: 2.2 g
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-1C3FE5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester Derivative, Polden Hill type brooch of The Eastern Group (Mackreth 2011, 78-80) dating to the Roman period (c. AD 80-120). Around 75% of the brooch is present. The pin, catchplate and foot are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The brooch consists of the head complete with wings and coiled spring in place with the spring chord running through the loop on the top of the head. The spring has eight coils. The wings are undecorated. The loop on top of the head accommodating the spring chord extends down the head and along the top of the b…
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-718A18
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.b4.Plate 50, of Roman dating (AD 80 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of the upper part of the bow and wings. The lower half of the bow, foot, spring and pin are missing. The brooch is T-shaped in plan and the wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow head is hump-like, and angular (comma shaped) in profile. A rectangular groove is present at the reverse of the head alo…
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-35C8C2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
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 1/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. Decoration is present on the wings in the form of a vertical twisted rope style line. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylin…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-35B60F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
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 1/3 of its length. Ridges are present at the shoulder junction between the bow and the wings. The wings are incomplete and consist of small stubs. A cylindrical recess is present behind the wings, this would originally have retained the spr…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.