English: Incomplete cast lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla dating from the medieval period; late 13th - late 15th century (1250-1450). The pilgrims’ ampulla is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and profile. The lower part has a rounded convex base that tapers slightly to form a waste at the mid point. This then flares outwards towards the upper edge which has been damaged. Where the ampulla sides flare there are two broken stumps (one on either side) where small integral cast loops would have fitted. The ampulla has been flattened whilst the upper edge has been torn, twisted and damaged. This damage extends down one side resulting in the loss of one of the handles. The ampulla measures, 52.3mm in length (from the upper edge to the apex of the base), 28.9mm maximum width (across the base of the ampulla), and is 12.9mm thick (at the base). The ampulla weighs 42.08 grams.

The front and rear face of the ampulla are decorated with cast motifs. These designs have been abraded and the majority of one of these designs has been lost. On the lower part of the front face of the ampulla is a partial design, which could be interpreted as an orb or possibly a crown. It consists of a band containing four pellets which divides a circle (of which only the upper part survives) into two parts. The upper part of this circle is further divided by a double vertical rib which divides it into even quarters. Within each of these quarters are three pellets. Above the circle a small cross extends formed from raised ribs. The upper part (neck) of the ampulla has a series of small horizontal wedge shaped marks – it is uncertain whether these are decorative or of functional use. The design on the reverse face is also poorly preserved and what can be identified is a square shaped shield with two bands of chevrons shown upon it. Extending from the top of the shield is a sword or possibly a cross. No other detail survives.

The ampulla is a mid grey cream colour with an uneven patina. This patina has been abraded in multiple areas revealing a mid grey metal beneath. There are several areas of damage present; the most significant of these is a lateral tear across one face of the ampulla, another is consistent with crushing of the flask causing a small tear in the base. Where abrasion and tearing has occurred a light grey powdery corrosion product is present. These areas of damage are consistent with abrasion occurring in the plough zone of a field. Ampullae were used to contain holy water, as a souvenir of a pilgrimage; they date to the 13th to 15th centuries. It has been suggested that many of these are found unconnected with religious sites (specifically in East Anglia) and it is thought that they could have been used and discarded in a religious ceremony to bless the fields. Not enough ampullae have been recorded in the West to say if a similar tradition is prevalent here.