Record ID: LVPL-110278
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1600). The object is circular in form with a rounded edge face, the base is flat. It is undecorated and has a large central perforation measuring 6.6mm in diameter. The object has a light cream patina. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards. It is unclear what the origi…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-10E124
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is in the form of a flat disc. It has flat sides. Both faces are undecorated and the object has a grey / white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 31mm; thickness 7.8mm; weight 51.78g Lead weights found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to securely date as their form and function are consistent from the Roman period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-10B98E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead cylinder, likely a weight, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object is cylindrical in shape with a slightly barrelled form, and concave ends. It is undecorated and has a pale white / brown patina.  This may have been a weight or have had some other use. Within the PAS database, the entry for a similar object - ESS-0CDA36 - suggests that this may have been a supplementary load for a smoothbore, muzzle loading firearm, from the 17th century. A supplementary or multiple load would enhance either the chance of achieving a hit, or…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-10761A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead standing weight, probably medieval to post medieval in date (c AD1200-1700). The weight is pyramidal in shape with a rectangular flat base and four flat sides, two wide and two narrow. The weight is widest at the base, narrowing towards a flat rectangular top. The weight leans slightly to one side. The surface of the weight is uneven and rough, with a greyish patina.
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-652372
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object has is slightly domed with one flat face and the other has a shallow convex dome; it has a large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. The convex face has an irregular surface and is unclear if decorated. The other faces has a slightly recessed centre with raised rim to the external edge and edge of the centre perforation. It has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 29.0mm; thickness 7.7mm; weight 35.12g Decorated lead-alloy spindle …
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledsham Village', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-650135
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has flat parallel faces with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 7.2mm in diameter. Any surface decoration has been badly worn or corroded. Dimensions: Diameter 24.0mm; thickness 6.3mm; weight 21.81g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear they were used from Roman times to the post …
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-64CAAE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.0mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated, but have been badly worn. The object had been damaged and deformed mechancially. Dimensions: Diameter 22.0mm; thickness 9.4mm; weight 17.46g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is c…
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D284C9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object of uncertain date. The object is diamond in plan and D shaped in section. The face of the object is very rough, with eight semi-circular projections. The reverse is much smooth and has a d-shaped in section projection, that in plan looks like two conjoined circles, likely from casting. The object has a cream patina. It is likely that the object is casting waste however it could be a palm guard. Dimensions: Length 35.3mm, Width 27.8mm, Thickness 8.6mm, Weight 29.29g.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C002F3
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and sub-rectrangular in section. There is a circular hole running through the body of the object that has an interior diameter of 10.5mm. Both sides are flat and undecorated. The object has a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions Diameter 29.1mm, Thickness 6.3mm, Weight 32.50g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-BFEF32
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and lozenge shaped in section. There is a circular hole running through the body of the object that has an interior diameter of 9.8mm. Both sides are decorated with raised triangles and circles however there seems to be no uniformity in the sequence of the pattern. The object has a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions Diameter 31.6mm, Thickness 7.9mm, Weight 30.23g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AEEE02
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead stylus or pencil. This object may be a writing lead of Biddle's Class I (Biddle 1990, 735-8, 742-3) which Biddle dates to the 9th to late 11th century (1990, 736). The object is rounded in cross section, tapering to a point which slightly curves due to a thinner, 'pinched' part of the lower pencil which has polished smooth points potentially this was where the pencil was gripped as the polished areas could be made from fingertips due to their size and half-moon shape. A hole has been drilled at the wider end. The object is well worn with lots of hoirzontal s…
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AC5411
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy undecorated spindle whorl dating to the Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700).  The object is sub-circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle which has become filled with lead alloy that has a brown patina. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped.The object is well worn and irregularly shaped potentially from erosion through use. Its surface has a creamy light grey and brown patina.  It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. 
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EFE349
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cylindrical lead object potentially an ox knob dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900). The cylindrical object is made from lead and has a grey/cream patina. There are two crudely made holes either side of the base that are different sizes and irregularly shaped potentially used for a screw/nail to pass through there are irregularly spaced and made grooves or incises on the outer surface of the object between 5-6mm in length. The object has a grey/cream patina and both surfaces are smooth.  The object is similar to SWYOR-96CC57 and LVPL-EFC799.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EFC799
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cylindrical lead and iron object, potentially an ox knob dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900). The cylindrical object is made from lead and has a grey/cream patina ,but two iron well corroded fragments extend from either side of its base and fill the opening in its base that have an orange/brown colour.  This may be a corroded nail/screw that was used to fasten the knob onto the horn of an animal through two holes either side of the object.  The object is similar to SWYOR-96CC57 and LVPL-EFE349.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EE9A48
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two disc cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval period, AD 1553 - 1700. It is an example of the County series. The two discs are fastened by a split pin type arrangement and a connecting tab. Only one disc is present,and part of the connecting tab which has been squashed. The design is a portcullis of four by four squares with the letter 'E' above, potentially for the county 'COLCHESTER'. This type of seal from Colchester is suggested to have a post-restoration date. A similar type is seen BSG.CS.00121 in Elton(&n…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EE274C
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pastry jigger dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is comprised of only the wheel of the instrument, the handle is missing. The wheel is roughly circular in shape with a serrated edge. Both faces have a grooved surface of repeating lines that radiate from the centre. The centre present some iron staining indicative of the attachment rivets to secure the wheel to the handle. The object has a dark green patina. Numerous examples have been recorded on the PAS database, including: LANCUM-6E333E and WMID-2EA4CA
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: WREX-2272DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1600-1700 AD). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. One face is stamped with the incuse Roman numeral IIII, the other face is undecorated. The object has a white/grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 41.0mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 100.4g (c. 4oz)
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-60F5EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edges with a large central perforation measuring 9.6mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with raised designed; one face presents eight traverse line radiating from the centre at equal distances, in each segment is three pellets. The other face presents a similar design that is more worn and less well executed. The object has a dark cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28mm; width 8.6mm; weight 27.71g Decorated lead-a…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10204B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The weight is sub-conical in shape with an iron shank through the centre. The shank presents an incomplete loop at the apex of the weight. The weight is undecorated and has a light grey powdery patina. Dimensions: Length 32mm; width 31.5mm weight 166.22g Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times. Additionally, its weight doe…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0FFDAC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1800). The object is circular with flat faces and a rounded edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 8.3mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 18.7mm; thickness 6.5mm; weight 15.48g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval p…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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