Record ID: LVPL-44D7F9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron possible blade, or length of corroded iron of uncertain function and date.The object is rounded and flattened at one end and narrows and thickens before tapering to a blunt point. The object is corroded and there is no visible decoration or attachments. Dimensions: 100mm in length, 13mm in width, 8mm thick, 31.4g
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1B41EA
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and iron handle probably from a knife of medieval or post-medieval date. The core of the object is iron with an oval cross section measuring 16mm in width and 16mm thick. Surmounting the top of the iron is a worn moulded figure. The figure is holding something small, possibly a baby or a lamb and has its head resting on the top of the baby/animal's head. The figure appears to be seated with one leg crossed over the other. At the rear of the figure drapery suggests a dress or coat. The drapery is not visible at the front of the figure and the legs appear to be bare. T…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5972D7
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete forged, wrought iron horse shoes probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. Each horse shoe is U-shaped in plan and obscured by corrosion. Large horse shoe: the horseshoe narrows towards the rear and is wider at each side due to wear and has thickened a heel calkin at each terminus. Three large sub-rectangular rivets remain in situ. The object is covered with an adhering black substance which may be a carbon deposit. The object is corroded. Dimensions: 141mm in width, 123mm in length, 10.5mm thick at terminus. Small horse shoe: The small horse shoe is U shaped …
Created on: Friday 12th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C57BA8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron Shot/Cannonball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is sub-spherical in shape slightly flattened on two opposite faces. The surface is heavily pitted and corroded with much of the adhering iron corrosion having been removed following its discovery. The size is small either suggesting it was used as grape shot or that it was for a small hand-held cannon (possibly a rabinet (1inch bore). A similar example which can be found on the PAS database is NARC-49A3CE. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 62.5g. The object was discovered by the landowner in…
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sealand', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C528F4
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron cannon ball of possible Civil War date. The ball measures 73mm in diameter and weighs 1642g / 3lb 9.9oz. The ball is stamped with a mark which is worn and unclear, possibly 2G. The object is iron however corrosion has been cleaned off leaving it a mid-grey colour with light brown patches and traces of adhering iron corrosion. The object was discovered by the landowner and was picked up by the tractor tracks.
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sealand', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8A6E8A
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three iron and one copper alloy nails found in close proximity. The nails have a rectangular sectioned shank and a wedge shaped point. The head is sub-rectangular and flat. Nails are difficult to date and in this case the condition of the nails indicates a probable post-medieval to modern in date. The iron nails are covered with iron corrosion and are reddish brown in colour. The copper alloy nail has a mid-green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nannerch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4A3A83
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete handle from a spoon or knife of post-medieval date. The object has an iron core which is coated with white metal, probably silver. The handle is sub-rectangular in plan tapering in width towards the break where it terminates. It is hexagonal in cross-section. The outer silvered surface is decorated with two transverse bands. Above the upper band (towards the complete end) the object is decorated with a possible fleur-de-lis on each face. Between each band on one face two moulded ovals are visible with a series of pellets within them. The ovals are broad and rounded at on…
Created on: Friday 5th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01CD46
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment comprising the neck and heel of a post-medieval iron rowel spur. The neck, which bifurcates to take the missing rowel terminates with an ancient break. One arm is incomplete terminating with an ancient break while the other arm terminates with an integral figure of eight terminal, one loop of which is incomplete. The arms are D-shaped in cross-section and undecorated. Each face of the object has been silvered or tinned. Dimensions: 65mm in length, 60mm in width, 11mm thick, 24.8g
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eaton Bishop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F10936
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object of uncertain date and function. The object is in the form of a curved blade similar to a miniature axe. At one end it tapers to form an oval pierced socket which measures 8mm in width. The object is undecorated and corroded. A similar example which can be found on the database is PUBLIC-6B036C. Dimensions: 55mm in width, 24mm in height, 15mm thick, 16.6g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-C822A3
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron horseshoe of probable medieval to post-medieval date, (1100-1800). The object is a typical U-shape in plan and is almost complete. The calkins are rounded and worn. The number and location of the nail holes cannot be determined due to corrosion. Cf. Clark, J, 2004, The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, Museum of London Press, London, p. 86 - 89. Dimensions: 115mm in length, 117mm in width, 15mm thick, 425g.
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 6th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7A8176
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment comprising the neck and heel of a medieval iron rowel spur. The neck, which bifurcates to take the missing rowel, measures 7mm across at the break. Each arm is complete with a single-loop rounded terminal, one of which is in filled with corrosion. The spur is heavily corroded. Dimensions: 60mm in length, 65mm in width, 11mm thick, 22.9g
Created on: Friday 9th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 9th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-79F543
Object type: SHEARS
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a pair of possible shears or knife of uncertain date. The object is iron with a slightly curved blade and a rectangular-sectioned tang. The tang is in line with the upper edge of the object. The cutting edge measures 6.29mm thick while the tang is 3.44mm thick and 7.00mm wide. The object is heavily encrusted with iron corrosion obscuring any detail and therefore cannot be dated with certainty. Dimensions: 128.41mm in length, 30.28mm in width, 10.90mm thick, 98.3g
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Welshampton and Lyneal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE01E1
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete linch pin of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100BC-AD100. The object consists of a circular sectioned iron shank, surmounted at one end by an incomplete copper alloy terminal. The terminal which measures 30.01mm in length terminates with a break. The terminal flairs outwards with a 'flared skirt' where it joins the iron shaft above this is a circumferential collar. The opposite end of the shaft is incomplete. The copper alloy terminal or head of the object has a mid-green patina. The iron shaft is corroded. More complete examples which can be found on the databa…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredbury Green and Romiley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5FF257
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron nail of Roman to Post-Medieval date. The object has a flat circular head. On the back face is an integrally cast stem. This is rectangular in section and tapers to a point. The nail measures 23.42mm in length, 14.82mm in width, 13.12mm thick, and 4.1g. The object is covered with iron corrosion and is reddish brown in colour.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E95F5E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron possible projectile or cannon ball of probable Post-Medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The object is spherical with an uneven corroded surface and a diameter of 46.96mm. There is no visible spru or casting seems however they may be obscured due to the corrosion. It is an orangey brown colour and weighs 213.73g.
Created on: Thursday 8th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-17B859
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron whittle tanged knife of Roman to Medieval date. The blade measures 93.02mm in length and the tang 13.17mm in length. The tang is incomplete. Each edge is slightly curved with the cutting edge measuring 1.28mm thick and the opposite edge measuring 2.07mm. The knife terminates with a rounded point. The surfaces of the object are uneven due to corrosion. It is mid-brown in colour. The form is of Manning's Roman Type 16, which he says is a long-live type. The form would also be quite acceptable in the Early Medieval period (Drinkall type A) and there are good parallels in Cowgi…
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tremeirchion', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D4CCA5
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron cannon ball of Post-Medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The cannonball is sub-spherical with a diameter of 56.93mm. It weighs 439.0g. The object has probably been cast however no casting lines are visible. The object is mid-brown orange in colour with an uneven pitted surface.
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aspenden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5406F7
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron axe probably dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The blade of the axe is sub-oval in plan and measures 62.41mm in width. The cutting edge measures 4.90mm thick and is split due to corrosion. The butt of the axe is oval in cross-section. The object has a simple oval socket which is in filled with corrosion and probable wood. The object widens slightly at the socket. The socket mesures 17.39mm wide and 26.65mm in length internally. Iron axes are notoriously difficult to date when discovered outside of a dated archaeological context as the general form of…
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0672C6
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron horseshoe dating from the late Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The circular horseshoe was used to give extra support at the heel for orthopaedic reasons and is not diagnostic of date. The nail holes for the shoe to be attached to the horses hoof are corroded over and can not be ascertained. The shoe is sub-oval in plan and arches slightly inwards at one end. The object is in poor condition due to corrosion.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myddle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9906C1
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete forged, wrought iron horse shoe probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is U-shaped in plan and the heals are wide apart. The nail holes appear to be sub-rectangular however they are obscured by corrosion. The web is uneven being wider on once half of the object than the other. At its widest point the web measures 36.38mm. The entire object shows signs of extensive post-depositional corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.