Record ID: HESH-D15664
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small lead alloy weight with circular suspension loop, probably post medieval in date (c. 1550-1800AD). Measurements: Diameter: 16.5mm; Total height: 22.3mm; loop diameter: 10.1mm; loop thickness: 2.8mm; weight: 12.22g
Created on: Saturday 28th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-D2E116
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  cast lead alloy shot/ball of medieval date, probably for use in a hand cannon or mounted gun from the 15th century (possibly linked the war of the roses,and the battle of Mortimers Cross some 2.5 miles away). The surface is abraded, probably from movement in the soil by farm machinery and as such it is unknown as to whether it has been fired or not. There are lead shot/balls of 23mm in diameter that have been recovered from both Bosworth and Towton battlefields and this is the documented size of many of the handguns used at the time by English garrisons…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DEB916
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An uncertain object of uncertain date - most probably made in the medieval or post medieval period (1200-1800). In form the artefact is similar to a thimble being a domed sheet of lead which has subsequently been crushed in the soil. The artefact is crudely decorated with a series of opposing triangular cut out shapes positioned irregular around the lower edge. The lower edge / base is decorated with incised / filed irregular sized dog-tooth pattern. At the top of the dome is the remains of an iron rivet. The artefact is a mid grey colour with a deep incised scar on the upper edge. No…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gower', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DCEE83
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla broken into two non-conjoining parts dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1500). The lower section of the flask and a small separate section of the neck of the vessel survive. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. It is at this point the flask is broken and the surface is patinated suggesting the damage is relatively old. The front face of the ampulla is decorated with cast design possibly a square topped heraldic shield which is filled with …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leominster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-DC6E37
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large two faced lead token of probable later medieval or post medieval date (AD1200-1800). The token (or possibly a weight) is incomplete having lost a portion from movement within the ploughsoil. The token was originally circular in plan and has been cast within a two part mould. The upper face is decorated with a daisy wheel / flower formed of six oval shaped loops positioned evenly around a raised circular central boss. The daisy is enclosed within a double circular border, The reverse face is flat and poorly preserved - a single cast initial W is present. The token has a mid yel…
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludlow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-112BEC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy button(c. AD 1500- 1700). The head is conical in shape and sub circular in plan. It is decorated with eight raised ribs radiating from the apex. The radiating ribs are joined by four circumferential ribs. The rear of the object is flat and the suspension fitting is missing leaving a small raised area where it would have been joined to the main body. There is evidence of a casting seam on the rear of the object. It has a pale grey patina. A similar object can be seen in record YORYM-1B4108 Length: 30.66mm. Width: 28.26mm. Height: 13.54…
Created on: Friday 28th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Deerhurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C433AB
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but damaged lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. One upper corner of the neck is bent backwards and although both suspension loops are present, one is flattened against the main body. Both surfaces of the main body are decorated. One face bears a forward facing crowned bust in relief inside a wireline circle and a border formed of radial lines creating a feathered effect. The other face with a 6 petal daisy wheel with a border of opposite facing triangl…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-431F61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is broadly oval (sub-rectangular with tapering sides terminating in blunt points) in plan and cross section. On the upper point is an integral cast suspension loop which would have been circular in plan and oval in cross section but is distorted, probably from plough damage. The perforation / hole through the centre is also oval and again distorted. The body of the weight has a large central rib which extends from the upper edge to the base. The weight seems to be relatively undecorated. The …
Created on: Monday 12th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 14th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wigmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-7AEA14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily abraded and corroded cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post Medieval date (1150 - 1650 AD), most probably Medieval (AD12300 -1600). The spindle whorl was originally broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. A central hole is present which has a diameter of approximately 11mm in diameter, Both faces of the whorl are decorated - although one face is poorly preserved. The overall design seems to consist of radiating lines which intersect a circumferential ring creating a crude spiderweb patten. A series of cast pellets are present …
Created on: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 9th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mordiford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C4A495
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular incomplete cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman date (50-400). In plan the repair is broadly oval in shape and irregular in cross section; originally it would have been H shaped but it has been snapped across the mid-point and only a small projecting nub survives. These types of mend were used during many different periods but this example has been found with other datable Roman finds The vessel repair measures 24mm length, and is 20mm wide
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 6th October 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-43FFCD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead or lead alloy weight of probable medieval date (1300 - 1550). The weight is heavily abraded and plough rolled having lost much of its original surface. What remains is a broadly oval (with tapering sides terminating in blunt points) in plan and lozenge (diamond) shaped in cross section. On the upper point is a broken integral cast suspension loop - the upper part has been lost - originally it would have been circular in plan and oval in cross section. The body of the weight has a large central rib which extends from the upper edge to the base and a thickened exterior rib whi…
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-20E908
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy unifaced token of later medieval or post medieval date (1200-1800). The token is a D shape in plan with a broken perforated edge. A single drilled hole is present on one edge, possibly from where the token had been reused as a small plaque. The upper face has a raised central boss like pellet which is enclosed by six lentoid shaped hoops arranged in a symmetrical pattern forming a compass drawn flower or daisy wheel. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The token has a grey coloured surface patina. The design of these daisy wheel marks are often associat…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4956B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-faced half ounce weight of probable later medieval date (1300-1650). The weight is circular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross section. The front face of the weight depicts a relatively crudely depicted fleur-de-lis. The reverse depicts A voided long cross with a V shaped wedge in each divided quarter. The weight is a mid cream grey colour with an even patina which covers all surfaces. The edges (and faces) of the weight have been abraded causing it to become asymmetrical in plan. The weight measures 25mm in diameter, and is 4mm thick. It weighs 15 grams…
Created on: Saturday 1st August 2020
Last updated: Saturday 1st August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cardeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5D59BE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular cast lead alloy vessel repair (pot mend) of probable Roman (50-400) or medieval date (1200-1400). In plan the repair is irregular one face is oval whilst the opposing one is a irregular rectangle. The profile is an abraded H shaped cross section. A small sherd of the original vessel is present - it is a soft friable oxidised red coloured vessel with some shell-like tempering. From the thickness of the sherd and mend it is likely a repair from a fineware vessel. These types of mend were used during many different periods but this example has been found with other datable R…
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-5D2D7E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of probable post medieval 1600-1800 date. The weight is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It has a tapering square shaped hole through its mid point (4.5mm x 4.2mm) and has no sign of decoration, casting seam or casting spur. It is a light grey colour with a relatively thick surface patina. It is most likely to be a one ounce weight but could possibly be a counter / balance weight from a knife or dagger. The weight measures: 20.3mm in diameter, 11.2mm high and weighs 26.88 grams (0.98 ozs)
Created on: Monday 20th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hemington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-6359C4
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy papal bulla (seal) of Pope Innocent IIII (IV) dating from the medieval period specifically 25th June 1243 – 7th December 1254. The bulla is broadly circular in plan and rectangular in cross section; it is also worn and corroded. Some of this corrosion obscures the raised detail. The front (recta) side of the bulla depicts the faces of Saint Paul and Saint Peter with a cross between them. Above the Saints’ heads appears the abbreviation of St Paul and St Peter 'SPA SPE'. St. Paul is depicted with a long beard and a balding scalp with little hair, and St Peter (…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgnorth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-C9C4E2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight with a circular cast hole and transverse bar across the centre. The upper surface is domed whilst the reverse is broken revealing a hollow centre. One long edge has a irregular oval shaped socket and it seems most likely that this weight was cast onto a larger object. As such it is most likely to be of a modern date (1600-1800) The weight measures: 26.2mm in diameter, 16.7mm high and weighs 32.11 grams
Created on: Friday 19th June 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-826B74
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy seal matrix of probably later medieval date (1200 - 1500 AD). The seal matrix was originally circular in plan however it has suffered abrasion in the soil and some distortion from movement having a lost its lower edge. The reverse face is plain and undecorated. It has an irregular projecting boss emanating from a vertical casting seam at the top of the reverse. There is no suspension loop. The terminal end of this projection is rounded and its function was to enable the matrix to be lifted cleanly from the wax seal impression. The knop is also in line wit…
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2020
Last updated: Thursday 4th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BFB072
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The matrix is circular in plan with an off centred lug projecting from the reverse face. The reverse face has a cast stylised fleur-de-lis centrally positioned and this in enclosed within a slight raised circumferential border. The front of the matrix has an incised central design comprising a four pointed star each arm of which is decorated with a palm / floral pattern. This is enclosed within a circular border which separates the design from the inscription. The inscription reads: * S' RICARDI MORE/L The S is serpentine …
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-B525C0
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy stud or mount of probable medieval or post medieval date (1400-1800). The mount is very large and is probably from a piece of harness or more likely furniture. The head of the stud is circular in plan with a smooth heavily patinated green surface - there is no cast or applied decoration present. The shank of the stud is square in shape extending to a blunted possibly snapped point. A direct parallel has not been found but due to the colour of the metal and surface patina a post medieval date is preferred. The head of the stud measures 22.7mm in diameter and is 6.8…
Created on: Thursday 19th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.