Record ID: LVPL-0C261E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast piece in the shape of skull and cross bones. Probably cast in copper alloy, with evidence of additional cold working to features of the skull. Moderate corrosion / patination on surface. Object is uniface, and not decorated on the back side.
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydiate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7C4291
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper (possibly with large amount of lead) alloy leg and attached base, probably from a cooking vessel or plate of some kind and of a post-medieval date. The leg is roughly pyramidal in shape, in a width to height proportion of approximately 2:1. It is unornamented and terminates in a simple rounded point. The attached area of base curves slightly but beyond a rough estimation of an approximate 20 cm diameter no more can be ascertained as to the purpose of the vessel.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7BE059
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead ball, probably a post medieval pistol ball or other type of shot. A small battle was fought in Melling during the English Civil War, giving an estimated date of 1642-1651. The ball has no distinct casting seam but does have a small protrusion.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7BC34B
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron ball, possibly a piece of canister shot from a post medieval gunpowder weapon. The object is roughly spherical with an uneven surface, mostly coated in reddish orange iron oxide rust. A small battle was fought in the area of Melling during the English Civil War, suggesting a date of AD 1642-1651.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.