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Record ID: LVPL-8C4A48
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman anthropomorphic figurine representing a bound captive. The figure is naked and in a seated position with legs together and bent at 90 degrees and the elbows resting on the knees. The arms are bent at approximately 45 degrees from the elbows. The hands which would have been clasped together and bound are missing due to a recent break. The posture is dictated by the incomplete shackles the captive bears with a rope connecting the neck, hands and feet. The rope between the neck, hands and feet is missing due to recent damage but is visible around the neck (rope or co…
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 3rd July 2020
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This findspot is known as 'Holt', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-657687
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy figurine or mount of Roman date in the form of a stylised duck. The neck and the head are separate from the body and are secured to the body with a copper alloy rivet. The beak is oval in cross-section and the head angular. Either side of the head is a circular depression with a central pellet representing the eyes. The body of the bird is elliptical with a pointed tail. The back is divided by a central linear groove either side of which are seven diagonal grooves possibly meant to represent feathers and the division of the wings. The object has a dark green patina…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 14th January 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-E54C5A
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy anthropomorphic figurine dating to the Roman period, (AD43-410). There is no evidence of drapery and the figure appears to be naked and male although the sexual organs are not defined. The left leg has broken just below the knee and each hand has broken away at just above the wrist. These breaks appear to have occurred during antiquity. The figure's head is tilted to his right with his chin resting on his left arm which is raised and bent at the elbow. The right arm is by his side, bent at the elbow and points forwards. The legs are apart and bent sligh…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-EE2907
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy figurine of a cockerel of probable Roman date. The object has a rounded body with the breast pushed outwards. The wings are furled; on the surface of the wings are worn lateral lines that represent the feathers. The neck extends vertically form the body, and is oval in cross-section. The head is worn with a rounded beak and a rearward facing comb at the top of the head. Two legs project downwards from the front of the body and are separated by a groove on front and rear measuring 2mm in width.
A curved tail protrudes from the rear of the bird on each side of whi…
Created on: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 11th February 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Boothby Graffoe', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-21B257
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy figurine depicting Mars. The object appears to be complete and can be dated to the Roman period, c. AD43-410. The figurine is standing facing forwards with his arms crossed in front of his chest. The stomach is rounded and the legs separated by a rectangular slot at the front which does not extend through to the rear of the object. The legs terminate with rounded stumps which are worn but appear to be complete.
The figure has stylised hair which is worn but comes down over the ears. The facial features have worn away but remains of a moulded beard are visible. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 13th May 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Halton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-1F8252
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy figurine representing Minerva dating to the Roman period, (AD43-410). The figure is female and stands upright. One arm is broken just below the shoulder while the other is complete and held slightly away from the body. The hand is bent backwards at the wrist and holds a circular object. The figure looks to her left and wears a helmet which, at the back, extends to shoulder level, and has a large crest. The facial features consist of an upturned linear mouth, a moulded rounded noise and pellet eyes.
She is clothed in a short sleeved top or chiton which ends just …
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Sunday 29th March 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Kirton in Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-EA3D25
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead figurine of probable Roman date. The figure is of in a semi-seated position to its left and is of indeterminate sex. The head turned slightly to its left with both arms raised. The figure appears to have curled hair around the face and a fringe. The facial features are worn. The raised left arm is sub-rectangular and in poor condition however it may be holding a rectangular object. The right arm which is incomplete has a fold of material, or possibly an object resting on top along its length. Clothing detail on the torso of the figure is unclear. The details of…
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 6th March 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Holmes Chapel', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-D48DD6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy figurine dating to the Roman period. The figure is cast in one piece and is relatively crude in both shape and design. It is broadly sub-rectangular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section with the reverse being almost flat. The figure is worn and has an exaggerated phallus. The arms of the figure are clasped together in front of the chest. The face is worn with no visible features and the eyes appear to be covered by a wide band. One foot is rounded while the other is incomplete. The form of depiction of the male genitals and the posture of the arms make it very probab…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
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This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-598724
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Roman lead alloy figurine depicting Mars. The fragment comprises of the head of the object with a Corinthian helmet. The object has a small D-shaped perforation in at the base of the neck indicating that it may have been hollow cast. The face is very worn. The eyes appear to be oval but the mouth and detail of the nose have worn away. The figure is wearing a helmet with a pointed sub-lozenge shaped rim. There is a rounded crest at the top of the helmet. Some worn grooves can be seen decorating the crest. The object has a light brown patina. A similar example which can…
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-126648
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead figurine dating from the Roman to the Medieval period. The figure is cast in one piece and is relatively crude in both shape and design. It is broadly sub-rectangular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section with the reverse being flat and undecorated and the sides being bevelled. The figure is worn and has an exaggerated phallus. The arms of the figure are however appear to be clasped over the chest. The face is worn and only a linear mouth can be seen. The base of the figurine is uneven and it is unlikely that it would have stood upright. One foot is rounded while the other …
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2010
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-CEC272
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy bird figurine probably dating to the Roman period. The object is of a bird, possibly representing an eagle, with wings outstretched. The tail is fan shaped and the edge of one corner is missing. There is a small rivet hole at one side of the tail. The wings are decorated on each surface with linear grooves representing feathers. The grooves are short towards the body and elongate towards the tips of the wings. The tip of one wing has been damaged. The body of the bird is undecorated and the tail is also decorated with linear grooves. The bird has a thick neck and a w…
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-D9A6B5
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy figurine dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). The figure is full length and standing. The head is circular and flat on top with a rounded face. The eyes are worn and consist of two small depressions and the noise is a raised circular pellet. There is no visible mouth. The figure has an angular chest and short rounded arms. An exaggerated and erect phallus extends outwards. The legs are defined by a central vertical groove and the feet are rounded and uneven. There is a small rounded projection at his chest and at his buttocks also. These may be casting mistakes. T…
Created on: Tuesday 20th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
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This findspot is known as 'Helmsley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-8F6C64
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object, probably part of a figurine. The object is curved and rounded at one end. It tapers to a small sub-circular bulbous end. It has a light green patina and is undecorated. It dates to the Roman period.
Created on: Wednesday 17th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Collingham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-331F57
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy figurine possibly of a lion. The object has 'mane-like' hair surrounding its head. Its back dips in the centre and the lower back rises up. The front legs are one with an incised line down the middle, as are the back legs. It has a dark green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-A46AC2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy figurine. The figure is in the form of a man with an oval head. His right hand is holding his exaggerated and erect phallus. Very little detail can be seen overall. The date of the object is uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 30th December 2008
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Congleton', grid reference and parish protected.
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