Record ID: WREX-5BFB96
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy, two-disc, cloth seal probably dating from the late 18th to 19th century (c1750-1850AD). Stamped on one side with what is probably the City Arms of Leeds, being a shield with a biconcave top, with three stars at the top, and probably a fleece below.  The reverse is blank. The seal is formed of two circular discs – one with a hole and one with a rivet – joined by a connecting strip. The strip is folded so the rivet passes through the hole and then stamped.  In this case, with what appears to be the City Arms of Leeds.  For a similar exam…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5BF1D7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy ampulla of the Medieval period dating from c1200-1400AD. The lead flask is rounded with a tall sub-rectangular flaring neck and retains the stubs of an attachment loop on both sides. The faces of the object would have been flat or slightly convex, but have been pressed in, or flattened. There are traces of moulded decoration on the base of the object on one side only, which may be the remains of a grooves to mimic a scallop shell. The mouth of the ampulla is damaged and has been flattened. The object is a mid grey in colour with an even surface patina. Measu…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cwm', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0C670B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy medieval to post medieval cast cooking vessel dating c.AD 1200-1700. The fragment comes from the rim of the vessel, which is sub-triangular in cross-section and curved. The rim thickness measures 5.7mm at the outer edge. The breaks are worn and irregular. The external surface has a raised rib towards the top of the rim, and the fragment has a smooth light green patina. Dimensions: Length 34.1mm; width 26mm; thickness 5.7mm; weight 30.88g Cooking vessels such as this one were in use for a long period, first becoming common during the 13th a…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0C5125
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy stud likely dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410). The object has a circular, domed head, similar to a mushroom cap. Integral to the underside of the head is a pointed stud with a blunt end. The stud has a light green patina with patches of smooth and rough surfaces. Dimensions: Length 14.8mm; diameter 16.4mm; thickness (stud) 2.4mm; weight 6.29 Similar examples are depicted in Crummy 1981: 115, fig 116 and are described as being almost certainly from furniture upholstery.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0C26AA
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pot leg fragment from a cooking vessel or cauldron dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1750). The object is sub-rectangular in shape and slightly concave. The upper face presents three longitudinal moulded lines whilst the reverse is smooth and curved. At the top, the leg is recessed and curved to enable attachment to the wider vessel. The leg has a smooth dark green patina.  Dimensions: Length 58.1mm; width 44.8mm; thickness 6.7mm; weight 93.41g Metal vessels such as ewers, skillets and cauldrons would have been costly items, and …
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0BDB38
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman trumpet brooch dating to c.AD 75-175. See Mackreth (2011) TR 1.b Plate 79 no.5123. The brooch is comprised of the head and most of the bow; the foot, catchplate and pin are missing. The head is sub-triangular and splays towards the top. The reverse of the head projects an incomplete integral lug through which is iron corrosion, likely from the missing pin. The head curves inwards to form the bow, at the top of which is a petalled knop with a double round moulding at its top and bottom.The bow narrows and terminates with a worn break…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0B9895
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702). The coin has a copper alloy core plated in silver. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: [GVLI]ELMVS [III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F6E094
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), second coinage, dating to 1533-44. Mint: Canterbury. Mint mark: Catherine wheel. North 1804. Obverse: Crowned bust right. Legend: hENRIC VIII D [...] Reverse: Long cross fourceé over royal shield. T C beside shield. Legend: CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F5EA59
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy steelyard dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410). The object can be divided into two integral parts. The terminal end is sub-rectangular in shape with a looped terminal. The loop has a with a knop either side of the base and a small perforation in the centre, measuring 2.2mm in diameter. The second half is integrally attached at a 90 degree angle and is broadly sub-triangular in shape that gradually tapers towards the end. The end terminates in a worn break. At the divide of the two parts is a cut in semi-circle to both sides. The objec…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F58CF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver groat of Mary I (1553-4) with very worn faces. Cf. North Vol II, p.126 no.1960. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left. Legend: [MAR]IA [D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend: [VERITA/S]TEM/]PORIS/[FILIA]
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F422DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 10cf3b dating to 1307-9. Mint: London. North no.1042/2 Obverse: Crowned bust forwards. Legend: +EDW[A R ANGL DNS hYB] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with three pellets in each quadrant. Legend: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E1F76B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius dating to the period AD 140-44 (Reece period 7). Reverse type unclear depicting figure standing at centre, possibly GENIO SENATVS S. C. depicting the Genius of the Senate standing left, holding branch and sceptre. 
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E19BB2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver groat of Mary I (1553-4) with very worn faces. Cf. North Vol II, p.126 no.1960. Obverse: Crowned bust facing left. Legend: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend: [VERITA/S TEM/PORIS/F]ILIA
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-E17685
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1573. Initial mark: Ermine. Cf. North Vol II, p.135 no.1998. Obverse: Crowned bust, rose behind head. Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA  Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield, date above shield. Legend: POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A55147
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a middle Bronze Age palstave dating to c.1300-1100 BC. The fragment is a portion of the flange and septum - the back portion of the palstave. It is heavily erroded and misshaped. The flange side presents a prominent casting seam. The object has a smooth dark brown patina and presents a cracking of the surface. Dimensions: Length 68.9mm; width 16.5mm; thickness 3.5mm; weight 18.48g The fragmentary condition of the palstave makes typological identification indeterminate. It was found in the same place as LVPL-A539C1, however, the erosion of both objects and lack of …
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A539C1
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a middle Bronze Age palstave dating to c.1300-1100 BC. The fragment is a portion of the flange and septum - the back portion of the palstave. It is heavily erroded and misshaped. The flange side presents a prominent casting seam. The object has a smooth dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 81.9mm; width 14.8mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 31.43g The fragmentary condition of the palstave makes typological identification indeterminate. The fragmentary condition of the palstave makes typological identification indeterminate. It was found in the same place as LVPL-A…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A4C017
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy object, possibly an ingot of an uncertain date (c.AD 42-1500). The object is sub-rectangular in shape and section, one end end is rounded off and the other flattened. It has a mid grey patina. Dimensions: Length 60.7mm; width 7.9mm; thickness 6.8mm; weight 27.27g A similar object is recorded under KENT-E748A3 which notes: the ingots have been examined by curators at the Museum of London, who concluded the metal to be a lead alloy. Ingots of this shape and size have a long history with examples on the database from the Roman period ( LIN-A513B2), mo…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A436A7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular in shape with a flat base and domed top. Through the centre is a circular perforation measuring 4.2mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 32.2mm; thickness 10.1mm; weight 52.19g 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.&nbs…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A40508
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
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 edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.4mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to depict raised lines in an incoherent pattern. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.4mm; thickness 16mm; weight 27.05g 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 dateab…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A3E7D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn post medieval silver coin, probably a threepence, groat or sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Mint: London. Initial mark unclear. Obverse: Illegible Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, possible date above shield. Legend: [POSVI DEV A]DIVT[OREM] MEV
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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