Record ID: WREX-03B37E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable copper alloy Roman plate brooch, inlaid with enamel, dating to the 2nd century AD (100-200AD). The object is oval in plan and slightly convex on the outer face. There is a break at the top and bottom of the object.  This suggests that the object could be a large roundel from the centre of a brooch bow.  It is decorated on the outer face with a series of concentric circular cells, the largest of which contains blue enamel or glass. The inner circles appear to contain degraded enamel or glass, which is a rusty brown colour. The reverse is plain.  …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E42BB4
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy rowel spur of Post-Medieval date, c.1600 – 1800AD. The spur consists of an ovate sectioned neck which splits to one end forming the rowel box. The rowel is now missing. The curved arms with a D-shaped section. Both arms have been bent and distorted, but each terminate with a pair of button-headed rivets. The spur has a mid-green patina and is worn. Measurements: Length:80.2mm, width10.3mm; thickness: 5.5mm; weight: 36.35g
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Prees', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BAB315
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete possible copper alloy purse bar of late medieval or early post medieval date, c. 1440-1620AD, possibly a Williams Type H or J.  The surviving fragment is one arm of the bar with an integral spherical terminal.  The arm is sub-circular in section and terminates in an expanded globular knop with a collar.  The surface of the object is rough and pitted with only small patches of the original surface surviving. Measurements:  length: 91.5mm; diameter of head: 14.9mm; height of head: 14.9mm; diameter of shank: 5.5mm; weight: 26.07g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-16CF66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, possibly a contemporary counterfeit of copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), dating 1636-1644AD. Unclear initial mark. Mint of London. Obverse: Crown with two sceptres in saltire through it.  The legend reads CARA DG MAG BRIT Reverse: Crowned harp with the legend FRA ET HIB REX Measurements: Diameter: 15.6mm; weight: 0.33g. Die axis 12
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halkyn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ED3252
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration on the loops, dating c. 1550-1650AD. There are grooves on the outer edge of each loop.  The strap bar is narrowed and there is moulded detail at either ends of the strap bar.  The buckled is flat and undecorated on the reversed.  There is some wear on the strap bar, but the majority of the buckle has a smooth pale green patina. Measurements: Length: 42.8mm; width: 27.7mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 6.68g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ED1810
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval copper-alloy sword belt hanger buckle, dating to c.1500 – 1630AD. The buckle would have had double rectangular loop, but one is now missing. The integral circular suspension loop projecting from one side, below the strap bar, with an internal diameter of 3.9mm, is damaged. The sides of the frame are angled.  The object is not decorated. For a complete example on the database see WREX-FD345A. Measurements: Length: 44.5mm; width: 17.3mm; thickness: 8.3mm; weight: 3.34g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-ED0511
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, single loop, D shaped medieval buckle, dating c. 1250-1400AD. There are four lobed knops on the outside edge of the buckle dividing into three transverse grooves.  The bar is offset and narrow. The pin is now missing. The buckle has a light brown patina. Measurements: Length: 16.4; width: 23.3mm; thickness: 2.5mm; weight: 2.20g
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selattyn and Gobowen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D65F95
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy harness fitting or hanging mount (fob or dangler) of late Iron Age or early Roman date (c100 BC - AD 80). Only part of the once circular, openwork decorative mount survives.  The object is likely to have been broadly circular with a three armed or triskele design, only the central part now survives.  At the centre of the design is a circular boss with an indentation, possibly for coloured inlay.  Radiating from this are three arms which curve into a narrow band to form what would have been the frame of the object. The revers…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halky', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D3EE6E
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy pin, possibly Roman, dating c. 43-410AD. The head of the pin is circular with shallow moulded grooves dividing the head into four sections. The pin has an integral circular-sectioned shank, which is broken. The pin has a smooth dark brown patina. Similar pins have been recorded on the PAS database (see YORYM-1D5A96) Measurements: Length: 42.4mm; diameter of head: 8.8mm; diameter of pin shaft: 3.7mm; weight: 5.18g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D3DDC5
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy harness pendant, of post medieval or later date (c. 1700-1850AD). The pendant is in the shape of a stylised flower with 10 petals, or lobes, one of which is extended to provide a longer leg for a small circular suspension hole.  At the centre of the pendant is a relief moulded flower with nine petals.  The pendant is flat and undecorated on the back.  The object appears to be black coated Measurements: total length: 36.6mm; diameter of pendant: 26.6mm; thickness: 2.4mm; weight: 7.34g
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7FC9D8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill brooch (Mackreth 2011, 4l, Oddments No. 2059, Plate 48) dating c120-240AD. In plan the brooch is almost T shape.  The wings are circular in section with a slight raised stop-ridge at either end.  The upper part of the bow is decorated with a two semi-circles cells (to create a circular motif) filled with white enamel.  The rest of the bow is pitted but appears to have traces of moulded decoration.  The pin is incomplete and the catchplate and foot are missing. There is a lot of iron corrosion ad…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7EC636
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy Cronebane (Wicklow) copper Conder halfpenny token dated 1789. Obverse has the bust of Bishop Blaze facing right with the legend CRONEBANE HALFPENNY. Reverse has a Shield of arms with a windlass crest and the legend ASSOCIATED IRISH MINE COMPANY 1789. The inscription around the edge of the token is no longer legible. Measurements: diameter: 28.4mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 8.5g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E7908
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Roman copper alloy Colchester derivative T-shaped brooch dating c75-150AD. The wings are cylindrical in shape and are decorated with a series of simple vertical groove at their terminals. The pin and axis bar, which would have been set within the hollow wings, are missing. The bow is plano-convex in section and comma shaped in profile but is broken at the mid-point. The catchplate and foot are also missing. The brooch has a slightly pitted surface and a pale brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 27.0mm; width: 48.6mm; thickness: 10.6mm; weight: 22.99g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7E4237
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (c80-120AD). Only the head of the brooch and part of the bow, which is broadly D shape in section, survives.  The head is decorated with two parallel moulded groves than run down the centre of the head.  The wings, spring, pin, catchplate and foot are all missing.  The brooch has a dark brown/green patina. Measurements: length: 24.8mm; width: 11.0mm; thickness at bow: 4.6mm; weight: 
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croxden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-4400D6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy key handle of Roman date, c. 150-410AD. The handle would have been trilobed, in the form of a fleur-de-lys and openwork, with teardrop-shaped openings, which taper into the base. Only the central lobe survives. The base of the handle comprises a rectangular transverse collar decorated with moulded ridges. This base contains a socket which would have held an iron shank but is now missing.  The object has a pale green patina. Measurements: Length: 51.1mm; width:26.4mm; thickness: 7.9mm; weight: 27.08g A published parallel for this for…
Created on: Saturday 9th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-37083E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy fragments, almost certainly part of the same object, of uncertain date and function, although stylistically possibly early medieval in date (c. 500-1100AD). The fragments appear to be from the same object, although they do not join.  They comprise a narrow sub-circular bar terminating in a zoomorphic head, possibly a lion or mythological beast.  The mouth of the animal forms a loop (broken in one example) that may have formed a suspension loop. Details on the heads have been picked out in incised grooves. The object bears similarities to modern Makara b…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-36F533
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy swivelling strap fitting, possibly from a dog leash, dating c.1100-1200AD. The loop of the object has two stylised animal-head mouldings either side of a narrowed bar, with an integral shank.  This shank projects through a separate domed element that swivels.  The domed element has 7 sub-triangular projections the tips of which are rounded and slightly up-turned.  The upper edge of the dome is covered with a series of grooves. These swivel objects are discussed by John Cherry in the context of a much more elaborate example exc…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-36E6FC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object of uncertain date and function, although stylistically it is possibly early medieval in date (c. 500-1100 AD). The object is broadly shield shape in plan with a broken edges at the bottom and in the central part of the top edge (as photographed).  It is decorated on one side only with an elaborate frieze of incised lines and chevrons above a central panel of incised diamonds, triangles, ovals and, ring and dot motifs, with possible niello dots or pellets.  The reverse of the object is undecorated.  The object has patches of corrosion and damage, but …
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-36D353
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper alloy ring, possibly a finger ring, most likely of post medieval date c.1700-1850AD. The ring is formed with a rectangular strip of metal.  The bezel is formed from a separate piece of metal in the form of a belt and has been riveted or soldered onto the main hoop.  The bezel comprises a line of three square panels, each with a single pellet in each corner.  These square panels are flanked by a triangular panel with a pellet in each angle. The object is worn and pitted with only slight traces of the original surface. Measurements: Diameter: 16.7mm; widt…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-33C850
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy one-piece open-work button with integral drilled shank, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century (c. 1480-1580 AD). The button is bi-convex and hollow.  The body is made up of a six-spoked wheel with a central boss with tear-drop shaped openwork.  The back is similar but with a and integral shank that is rectangular in section, with a drilled circular hole (internal diameter: 3.2m). For a published parallel see Read (2010) pg 35 No. 110. Measurements: diameter: 11.3mm; length: 17.8mm; weight: 1.79g Reference: Read, Brian (2010) Metal Butto…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merton', grid reference and parish protected.