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-755841
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 90 to AD 130). 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 undeco…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-75315C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 spring, pin, catch-plate and foot missing. 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. A cen…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A06B0D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), probably dating to c. AD 103-117 (Reece Period 5), Reverse type unclear. Mint of Rome. Diameter: 31.2 mm Thickness: 3.6 mm Weight: 17.0 g
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7485C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman as, probably of Faustina II (AD 147-175), dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Probably SAECVLI FELICIT, S C, reverse type depicting a Throne (pulvinar), draped and ornamented, on which are two baby boys, Commondus and Antoninus, seated face to face. Mint of Rome. cf. RIC III no. 1666. Diameter: 23.7 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 5.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-07BCF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval silver penny of John (1199-1216), Class 5b (North 970) dating to the period c.1205-07, moneyer: Iohan, mint: Kings Lynn . Ref: North vol 1, p 221. The coin has been bent/folded in half with the reverse showing. Diameter: 18.3 mm Width: 9.1 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 1.2 g
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-CCE8BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy sesteritus of Hadrian (AD 117-38), probably dating to c. AD 118-20 (Reece Period 6), probably [PONT MAX TR POT COS (DES) III; ANNONA AVG]; S [C], Annona standing left holding corn ears and cornucopiae; [to left, modius; to right prow of ship). Mint of Rome. RIC II.3, pp. 89 and 92 / pl/ 63, cf. nos. 178 and 233. Length: 30.8 mm Width: 30.3 mm Thickness: 4.1 mm Weight: 12.9 g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5793A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer M. Porcius Laeca, dating to the period c.125 BC (Reece Period 1). M.P[ORC]/[R]OM[A] reverse type depicting Libertas, crowned by flying Victory, in quadriga, right, holding reins and rod in left hand and pileus in right hand. Mint of Rome. As RRC no. 270/1 Diameter: 18 mm Thickness: 1 mm Weight: 3.29 g NB: Initially recorded from photographs submitted by finder during the Covid-19 lockdown period. Measurements and weights supplied by finder. Not seen in person by FLO.
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D71A2E
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
6 late roman nummi of the House of Constantine. Found from a similar area as previously recorded coins: WMID-2A0D0B; WMID-29FD03; WMID-29C1A0; WMID-29B138; WMID-29A2BE; WMID-29944D; WMID-296351; WMID-294AF9; WMID-29360A. This latest group of coins consists of the following reverse types: 1x GLORIA EXERCITVS - 2 soldiers, 2 standards. 1x VRBS ROMA - wolf and twins 1x GLORIA EXERCITVS - 2 soldiers, 1 standard 3x CONSTANTINOPOLIS - Victory on Prow
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-2B1489
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy side-looped spear of Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1550 BC to c. 1250 BC). It fits into the Acton Park or Taunton phases. These phases correspond with Needham's Period 5 (c. 1500 - 1150 BC). The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade with a pronounced mid-rib on both faces, triangular in cross-section, giving a lozenge shaped cross-section at the point. There is some damage to the edges of the blade and no edge bevels are discernable. The socket is oval in cross-section and is hollow. The socket is 50.8 mm deep. It has cast side loops roughly half way along th…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-499684
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative Polden Hill of Mackreth 2011, 4.h, pg.73, Plate 47 of Roman date (AD 80 to AD 120). Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and partial bow. the rest of the brooch is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. 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 originally cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top, both now absent. The front of the bow has been decorated by two central ray / ridges. …
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Saturday 14th April 2018
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Record ID: WMID-B55918
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 3, flat wing cap type), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 3. Plate 46, pg. 71, no. 1854. Manufactured middle Severn Valley), dating AD 75 to 200). Around 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the bow and wings. The 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 top of the bow has been decorated with a wide central raised ridge, which has a pointed crest runn…
Created on: Monday 10th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-4FEC52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
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 70 - AD 120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present consisting of an incomplete bow and wings. The foot, spring and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. The front of the bow has bee…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4E66C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth 2011, Part 3, Group 5, flat wing ends type, Western Group), c.f. Mackreth 2011, 5.a2. Plate 49, dating A.D. 43-240. Around 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, spring, wings and half of the bow. The rest of the bow, foot and pin are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The head of the brooch is angular, with a rearward facing hook at the top. This still contains part of the spring. The base of the hook is recessed. A central rectangular ridge runs down the length of the bow. The…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-149E75
Object type: TRANSVERSE ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete transverse or chisel arrowhead, of Late Neolithic dating (3300 BC to 2200 BC). The tang and chisel cutting edge are incomplete, but the rest of the artefact is complete. The arrowhead is triangular in shape, with a flat or rectangular cross section. Conchoidal ripples are present on the ventral (lower) face. Retouch is present along both side edges. The retouch on the left hand edge can be classified as: short, sub parallel, abrupt. The retouch on the right hand edge, is located on the ventral side and can be classified as short, sub parallel, low angle. The arrowhead m…
Created on: Thursday 10th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9A3C43
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of flat wing ends type (AD80-120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head, bow, spring and wings. The foot, catch plate and pin are missing, presumably lost in antiquity. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A ridge is present at the junction between the bow and the wings. The wings have been decorated with three wide g…
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2016
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Record ID: WMID-99F25A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill (Mackreth Group 4, flat wing ends type, West Midlands) of Mackreth 2011, 4.l. Plate 48 of Roman date (AD 80-120). Approximately 50% of the brooch is present, with a wing, spring, pin, foot and catchplate missing. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. Only one wing remains. The remains of a rearward facing hook are is located at the back of the head. A…
Created on: Friday 4th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-479F23
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating. The cufflink element (one quarter of a pair of cuff links) consists of a single disc or cufflink elements, with a concave reverse. The disc is circular in shape, with bevelled edges. The back are undecorated, with traces of solder present. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below (Lewis form 1, type A). Similar examples can be found from Norfolk (2014 T319; NMS-1F8FB6) and Cambridgeshire (2014 T284; BUC-0D17F4). This design is believed to be a refere…
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6054B1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch of flat wing ends, West Midlands type, Mackreth 2011, 4.i1. Plate 47 of Roman dating (AD 80-120). Approximately 90% of the brooch is present consisting of the bow, foot and wings. The pin and spring are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. 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 cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top. A rearward facing hook is presen at the back of the head, this would have retai…
Created on: Monday 27th July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 5th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-A83105
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete enamelled copper alloy brooch, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 300). Around 50% of the brooch is present, with the bow, wings and spring casing present. The pin, spring, catch plate and foot are all missing, presumed lost in antiquity. From the top of the brooch, the spring casing forms a hollow semi cylindrical tube. The spring is missing. The remains of a rearward facing hook is present on the top of brooch. The spring casing, also forms the wings, with semi circular wing caps present. The bow is flat, and consists of a diamond or lozenge shape, with a horizontal bend i…
Created on: Monday 6th July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 5th February 2023
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