Record ID: WREX-D785A8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete unidentified lead object of uncertain date and function, possibly post medieval or later in date (1500-1750AD). The object is sub rectangular in plan and section.  Each of the long face of the object is decorated with a series of grooves or cut marks – each side is different.  On one face there is a line running the length of the object that suggests a fold, perhaps indicating how the object was original formed.  Neither end of the object is decorated. Measurements:  Length. 47.1mm; width: 10.3mm; thickness: 10.6mm; weight: 45.47g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Kyme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D77414
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete object made of sheet copper alloy, possibly a mount, buckle plate or, given its size, possibly a strap plate dating to the medieval period (c. 1200-1450AD). The plate is sub rectangular in plan with four circular rivet holes (one in each corner).  The upper face of the plate is decorated with zig zag decoration sometimes known as “wriggle-work” which was used from at least the early 13th to the early 15th centuries (Egan and Pritchard 2002, 31). The plate appears to have been gilded, but that only now survives on the decorative elements.  The underside…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandegla', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D76406
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy double loop oval buckle with moulded decoration on the loops dating c1550-1650AD. There is a moulded knop on the outer edge of each loop with a small notch for the pin. There is moulded detailing at either end of the narrowed strap bar.  The pin is now missing.  The buckle is slightly bent.  The surface of the buckle is slightly pitted with traces of possible black coating or tining Measurements: width: 45.3mm; length: 23.3mm; thickness: 2.9mm; weight: 3.92g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandegla', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D75537
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy weight, or possible spindle whorl, of probably medieval or early post-medieval date (c. 1100-1550AD). The weight, or whorl, is sub-rectangular in section and circular in plan, with no obvious decoration. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.0mm. The object has a white powdery patina. Measurements: diameter: 21.7mm; thickness: 4.5mm; weight: 9.44g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D740D1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead-alloy spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period (AD1300-1500). The whorl is made up of a central bi-conical body that appears to be plain and undecorated. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.9mm. The surface of the whorl is worn with a powdery white patina. Measurements: diameter: 21.1mm; thickness: 9.2mm; weight: 16.36g
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-EC748C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of James I (1603-1625) of the second coinage with a rose initial mark dating c1605-6AD.  Obverse has the 4th bust of the king right, with XII behind and the legend IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX. The reverse has a squared shield, with the legend QV[AE DEVS CONIVNX]IT NEMO SEPARET. See North 2100 (1991,146). Measurements: Diameter: 29.3mm; thickness: 0.7mm; weight: 5.53g; die axis 12
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flint', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-EC546F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and worn silver penny of Henry V with a pierced cross initial mark dating 1413-c.1420AD from the York mint. Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing with an annulet to the right and a mullet to the left of the crown.  Legend illegible.  The reverse has a long cross with a pellet at the centre and three pellets in each quarter.  The cross divides the legend which reads CI[VI / TAS] / EBO / [RACI]. Measurements: Diameter: 16.9mm; thickness: 0.3mm; weight: 0.76g; die axis: 5.
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cilcain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-1F4ECC
Object type: TONGS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single arm fragment from a pair of sugar tongs, most likely date to the post-medieval to modern period, c.1650-1900AD.  The object appears to be me made of copper alloy with traces of a tined surface.  The arm is sub-rectangular in section and decorated on the outer face with small dashes and pellet indentations.  The broken end curves slightly.  The bowl end has an oval bowl in the form of an acorn with details of the decoration picked out with carved/engraved lines.  There is a slight oval recess on the inner surface. Measurements: length: 42.7mm; width of…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-1F3ED9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight probably from medieval or early post-medieval period (c1400-1600AD). The weight is circular in plan with moulded decoration comprising a quartered shield with a large pellet at the centre, surrounded by a double ring comprising two parallel lines within which is a band of small pellets. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The outer edge of the reverse is bevelled so that the diameter on the reverse of the object is smaller than the front face. For a very similar example on the database see WREX-FB93D1. Measurements: Diameter: 17.2mm; thickness: 3.8mm; weight: 6.92g
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-1F2DCB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete decorated uniface copper alloy disc of uncertain date and function, but possibly post-medieval 1650-1800AD.  The disc has three triangles cells on the front part of the disc, which may originally have been for glass or enamel inlay.  There are no traces of either surviving.  These cells are outlined with a thin incised line.  Between the cells stylised floral motifs have been engraved, all within a circular border.  The reverse of the disc is plain and undecorated.  The edge of the disc is chipped in places. Meaurements: Diameter: 32.9mm; thick…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-899AB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copy, in a white metal, of a complete Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII Grypus, Seleucid Kingdom, c 121-96BC, of uncertain date. On the obverse, the diademed head of Antiochus VIII, right. On the reverse the standing figure of Zeus Ouranios, naked left, holding a star and sceptre, with a crescent above the head.  The legend reads BASILAEZS ANTIOXOY EPIFANOYS to the right and left of Zeus.  IE over A in the left field. Measurements: Diameter: 27.2mm; thickness: 3.6mm; weight: 13.42g.  Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-8D668E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver broken, or cut, half long cross penny of Henry III class 3b, dating 1248. Moneyer: Ion; Bury St Edmunds mint.  The cut doesn’t look straight suggesting it may be a break. Obverse has the crowned head of the king facing. The surviving legend is illegible, but there appears to be a single pellet stop between the X and I. Reverse has a voided long cross, with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend ION/OHS/[...]. Measurements: diameter: 16.8mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 0.63g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D55E6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver penny of Edward II, class 11a2, dating to 1311-12. Canterbury mint. Obverse has the crowned head of the king facing.  The legend reads EDWAR[…]DNS hYB.  The initial mark is a cross pattée. Reverse has a long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend CIVI / TAS /CAN / TOR Measurements: diameter: 17.2mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight: 1.08g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D3863
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Edward IV penny, second reign probably a cede Vacante issue, dating 1476, D in centre, nothing by bust, Durham mint Measurements: diameter: 15.2mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 0.69g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loggerheads', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D2448
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and corroded silver penny of Edward I or II.  Carl Savage (pers comm) notes that the incurved lettering on the reverse looks like it could be a Class 10, but possibly no later than a Class 10cf  (c.1300-1310AD). Obverse has the crowned bust of the king facing. Only part of the legend is legible ED[…].  Reverse has a long cross with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend which is illegible. Measurementa: diameter: 18.3mm; thickness: 0.6mm; weight:  0.91g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 23rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waters Upton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-8D154B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver long cross penny of Henry III class 5c2, dating to 1253-6, moneyer: Willem, Canterbury mint. Obverse has the crowned head of the king facing  holding a sceptre in his right hand.  The legend reads HENRICVS REX III. Reverse has a voided long cross with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend WIL/LEM/ONC/ANT. N and A ligate Measurements: diameter 17.2mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight: 1.35g
Created on: Saturday 20th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6A54A5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy, gilt object, Possibly a strap fitting, chatelaine, or book clasp, dating c1550 – 1700AD. The object is sub- rectangular in plan and made up of two sections which are hinged in the middle. The first half consists of a folded piece of copper alloy which contains an iron rivet at the pointed end. The front of this section, which is 34mm long and 6.0mm wide, shows signs of a foliate design in relief. It is gilded on both front and back. The second section is 30.5mm long. It is gilded on both sides but does not appear to be decorated. It has a rectangu…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6A0CD9
Object type: PIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin of probable Roman date (c. AD 43-410). The pin has a rounded, globular head (8.3mm diameter) which tapers to a constriction before opening into a collage (8.6mm diameter).  The shaft of the pin is square in cross section and tapers to a break. The pin is undecorated and has a smooth dark brown/green patina. Measurements: Length: 69.3mm; width:  5.4mm tapering to 3.8mm; thickness:4.1mm tapering to 2.9mm; weight: 10.0g
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-69F582
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy purse bar c. 1450-1550 AD), Williams Class J.  One of the arms is broken and missing (worn break), as is the loop, the shaft of which would have passed through the hole in the central block.  The remaining arm has a twisted and grooved terminal.  The central block has traces of radiating groves visible.   Half of a copper-alloy purse bar of Williams's Class J. Measurements: Total surviving length:65.9mm; block height: 10.7mm; block width: 16.9mm; bar diameter: 4.3mm; terminal diameter: 10.1mm; weight:…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churton by Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-655366
Object type: ROWEL SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy spur rowel of medieval to early post-medieval date (c. 1300-1500AD).  The rowel is in the form of an 8-pointed star.  Each arm has a faint line of comma shaped impressions or punched marks.  There are traces of gilding in between some of the arms.  There is a central hole through to enable the rowel to be attached to the spur proper.  The object has a smooth dark green patination.  Some of the arms are broken Measurements: Diameter: 32.5mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 5.92g
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.