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-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-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-86A8F8
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete forged iron arrowhead dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is leaf shaped in plan. The object is oval in cross-section with incomplete narrowed wings on either side. The object is a tanged example. No midrib is present. The tip of the object is rounded and was damaged in antiquity. Similar examples which can be found on the database is LANCUM-DC67D1 and LIN-E59C40.
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runcorn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-980691
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron rowel spur dating to the Medieval period. The object consists of two incomplete arms which are D-shaped in cross section and the neck. The neck of the object is oval in cross section. Beyond the neck is the rowel box which divides into two halves before terminating with a break. The object is corroded.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scopwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3CE261
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hand forged iron axe dating to the Medieval period. The axe has a triangular socket and flared blade. W.L Goodman (The History of Woodworking Tools, 1964) suggests axes of this shape are uncommon in the medieval period (although popular in illustrations). They come into use in the late Medieval period and continue through to the 19th century for general purpose domestic use. The object is corroded and has a reddish brown patina. A similar example which can be found on the database is SUSS-D4F624. W L Goodman, 1964. The History of Woodworking Tools London : William Clowes and Sons, …
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 14th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bulkeley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E3E7B4
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron axe probably dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of the blade and part of the butt of the object. The base of the blade is flat while the upper half flares upwards. The cutting edge is 3mm thick. The butt has broken however the shaft hole appears to have been tear-shaped. The object is very corroded and therefore can not be dated more accurately. It has a rough orange brown patina.
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FE0402
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron object probably a knife dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period. The object measures 117mm in length and 30mm in width. The object weighs 66.7g. It has a dark black patina and is damaged due to corrosion. Both ends are broken and it is corroded, therefore difficult to know its exact function.
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH YORKSHIRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5DCED4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast iron knife handle dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The object widens towards the terminal which is rounded. Both of the surfaces are covered with a plate which has been silvered or tinned. The plate is divided into three panelled sections. The terminal panel is decorated with a stepped linear pattern which is boarded by small cross saltires. Below this the panel is decorated with a stepped linear pattern. Cross-hatching within two diagonal bands decorate the final panel, however here the decoration is obscu…
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2010
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Strubby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7C8283
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval iron woodman's axehead. The axehead has a crescentic cutting edge and a flat butt. The shaft hole is tear shaped. The width of the axe head expands from the butt (width: 54.29mm) to the curved cutting edge (width: 130.63mm). It shows signs of corrosion and has a rough reddish brown patina.
Created on: Friday 28th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 19th April 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-304C75
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron buckle of Medieval date. It is a D-shaped single loop buckle. A small amount of the buckle plate remains attached. The pin is missing. Due to corrosion any decoration which might be there can not be identified. It is in poor condition.
Created on: Friday 31st July 2009
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5AB8B7
Object type: FILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron object of probable medeival date. It is sub-rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has a tapering tang which would have been inserted into a handle. The tang is broken at the tip. The point of the object has been broken and it shows signs of corrosion. It was possibly used as a chisel or a file however it's function is unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5A4614
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron knife probably of medieval date. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in profile. It has a dark black patina and is damaged due to corrosion. Both ends are broken and it is therefore difficult to know it's exact function.
Created on: Wednesday 15th April 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FE4A23
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval iron dagger. There is a copper ring pattern at the hilt which suggests that it could be a left hand dagger to be used as a companion weapon to a larger blade such as a sword. The blade is very corroded and the handle is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-BEED67
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval iron axe. The axe has a flaring blade, lugs above and below the triangular edge and a flat butt. It is quite corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 25th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.