These photographs were taken both by me and Rod Trevaskus for The Clwyd/Powis Archaeological Trust .

                                             Eventually they were passed on to PAS for recording

This coin is a denarius of Trajan and was minted in Rome in 12 a.d.

A Roman copper alloy coin, possibly a sestertius of Philip II, of the third century AD. The coin is heavily corroded and given its diametre, it may be an As.

Silver Half Groat of James I, second or third coinage. Mintmark is a Rose giving dates of 1605-6 (2nd coinage) or 1620-21 (3rd). Appears heavily clipped but may not have been struck squarely as a blank area is visible on the reverse beyond the outer ring of pellets.

Silver shilling of James I. From the Third Coinage of 1619-25, the mint mark of a lis or trefoil (it is a little unclear) indicates that it was minted in 1623-4.

Lozenge-shaped silver-gilt 16th century dress hook. Fine foliate decoration around the edges, with the decoration on the main body comprising 13 very fine twisted wire circles surrounding 8 tiny spheres (five of which are missing) and 5 larger raised points (four of which have broken off). (Filigree and granulated ornament). The broken sections have exposed the hollow core of the artefact. A back-plate (pierced by a single central hole), raised transverse bar and re-curved hook are soldered onto the rear. The hook has two cracks in it and has been soldered at least once.

Found in about 1980 so falls outside the remit of the Treasure Act.

A double-looped buckle decorated with spurs, rosettes and foliage (including spurs at the ends of the cross-bar or spindle). The tongue is missing. Probably late 17th century.

Thin, single-loop copper-alloy buckle, with two prongs for attachment to strap and a single tongue. The most striking feature is a roundel on the loop, which has two circles of decoration around the outer edge and green enamel, paste or glass within it. There is a notch on the edge to accommodate the tongue. The roundel is meant to be seen so it may have been on clothing or a personal item. The finder suggested it may have been part of a book clasp.

A rectangular or trapezium-shaped copper-alloy buckle. With indentations on the leading edge of the loop, probably for the pin, now missing, and just possibly for two pins. There are also small opposing notches on the sides. Parallels in Chris Marshall's 'Buckles Through the Ages' suggest it is of medieval date but it may be a strap loop rather than a buckle.

A buckle with a double 'figure-of-eight' shaped loop. The tongue is missing. Probably of late 16th or 17th century date. The parts of the loop where it meets the ends of the cross-bar or spindle are decorated with incised lines and there are also two diamond shapes decorating the outside ends of the loop.

Slightly pointed single looped buckle complete with tongue. Spurs on the loop at the ends of the spindle.

Single-loop buckle, tongue missing. End is rounded, in-curving sides which splay out at the junction with the bar. One or two incised lines visible, there is possibly also a notch for the tongue.

This is an elaborately designed post medieval double loop buckle in copper alloy. The square double loop is complimented by pierced foliate design surrounding the central buckle. The pin is missing, the gentle curve to the frame of the buckle places its use as that of a mid 17th century shoe or, spur buckle buckle.

A copper-alloy post-medieval double-loop buckle of trapezium form with semi circular projections on the corners and at the places on the loop where the pin rested. There is no decoration and the pin is missing. The buckle is most likely to be a 17th century spur buckle.

A plain biconical lead spindle whorl.

A 'Sovereign' type penny of Henry VII, extremely brittle with a large portion missing. Legend indecipherable.

15th century copper alloy‘beehive’ type thimble

Circular brooch or bridle boss. Copper-alloy with punched or stamped line, ring and dot decoration, which appears to have been done by hand. Dome-shaped with a flat outer 'rim' and a circular central knop, the reverse is hollow. Originally mistaken for a lid as it was found in close proximity to CPAT-EBA402

The head of a broken dolphin-type bow brooch. The foot of the bow, spring and one end of the wing are missing. There are traces of ribs or grooves on the wing

An undecorated lead spindle whorl of bi-conical form, diameter c.26mm with a central hole of diameter c.10mm. It may date from the Roman to medieval periods, or possibly even later.

Iron horseshoe with wide 'web', and a 'calkin' on one branch only. Unable to make out detail of nail holes or whether remains of nails are attached. Stylistically it appears to be of late medieval or early post-medieval date.

Small button in the shape of a flower with 6 petals and a slightly domed centre. Detail on the petals has been created with a fine punch or stamp. On the rear are two lugs, which are presumably the remains of a loop for fixing the button to an item of clothing.

This is an elaborately designed post medieval double loop buckle in copper alloy. The square double loop is complimented by pierced foliate design surrounding the central buckle. The pin is missing, the gentle curve to the frame of the buckle places its use as that of a mid 17th century shoe or, spur buckle buckle

A copper alloy single loop medieval ‘D’ shaped buckle with a pointed loop. The pin is missing but the pin constriction is evident, there is no evidence of decoration.

A decorated lead spindle whorl of bi-conical form, diameter c.29mm with a central hole of diameter c.9mm. The decoration being is much worn but appears to have consisted of raised zigzag lines. The whorl is damaged by what would seem to be a plough blade or similar implement cutting into one side. The date is not certain, possibly dating from the Roman period though to medieval times, or even later.

This Roman coin in copper alloy, is an AE Folis of Diocletian 284-305AD.

This find is of a Roman Copper Alloy Sestertius of Antoninus Pius 138-161. The coin has the appearance of having been ‘clipped’, although it may just be a poorly struck coin from outset.

A post medieval, or possibly, late medieval copper alloy Spoon. The earlier date is suggested by its similarity to the 'Latten' spoons of the 15th century. There is some evidence of silvering remaining on the surface and there is a clear break at the topmost end of the spoon, giving rise to the possibility of there having been a knop.

Dolphin-type bow brooch missing its pin. The bow has (longitudinal) ribbed decoration.

'Wirral-type' bow brooch. Pin and possibly foot of bow missing. Traces of longitudinal ridges on the bow, and red, orange and black enamel or painted decoration.

Copper-alloy bible clasp in the form of a bar with what appears to be a hinge at one end, which is slightly flared, and a short cross-piece at the other. Decorated with a line of 3 dots, lines and a single ring and dot decoration.
The following information is from Mr Peter Robinson via the PAS Forum - Usually 6th-15th Century. This particular example is very similar to one we have in our collection which we have dated to the 10th-11th Century. The ring and dot pattern is a common feature of Anglo-Saxon objects, however it does also occur on Anglo-Norman objects and further forward still on objects of the 13th Century.

This is a copper alloy Roman coin of Marcus Aurelius (AD139 - 180). Despite the badly eroded circumference the size is indicative of it being a Sestertius.