Record ID: WREX-03B37E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable copper alloy Roman plate brooch, inlaid with enamel, dating to the 2nd century AD (100-200AD). The object is oval in plan and slightly convex on the outer face. There is a break at the top and bottom of the object.  This suggests that the object could be a large roundel from the centre of a brooch bow.  It is decorated on the outer face with a series of concentric circular cells, the largest of which contains blue enamel or glass. The inner circles appear to contain degraded enamel or glass, which is a rusty brown colour. The reverse is plain.  …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ruthin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2EC064
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1800). The mount is sub-triangular in shape with a broad, curved edge base and a sub-rectangular top. The fcae is undecorated. To the reverse are two incomplete studs for attachment, one positioned at each opposing end. The object as a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 15mm; width 9.8mm; thickness 1.6mm; weight 0.99g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2E9BA4
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 has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and corroded which has obscurred nearly all of the decorative details; one face appears to present raised pellets. The surface is corroded and the edges are incomplete, the object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.8mm; width 11mm; weight 12.32g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly disc…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2E77C9
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy scabbard chape dating to the medieval to post medieval period (1450-1600). The object consists of the from plate only, the back plate is missing. It is formed of a round bellied bottom with a knop protruding from the base. It is decorated with incised lines to create a scallop shell effect. The top of the object narrows to form a sub-rectangular neck and top. Below the top is an openwork love heart, below which is a openwork trefoil. The object has incomplete edges and has a light green / brown patina. Dimensions: Length 28.7mm; width 25.5mm; thickness…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1B811A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Initial mark: Uncertain. Mint: London. Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind head; [E D G ROSA SINE SPINA] Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourcée dividing the legend; CIVI/TAS/[LON/DON]
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9DF266
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terret harness fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date (c.50 BC - AD 100). The terret survives only as a fragment and presents a curved D-shape bar with a raised moulding that terminates in a won break. The beginnings of a horizontal strap bar extends from the bar and also terminates in a worn break. The surface is undecorated and has a slightly pitted surface and a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 38.9mm; width 13mm; weight 14.15g Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WREX-9AD607
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead seal matrix dating from the 13th century (c. 1200-1300AD). The circular seal with stylized fronds at the centre forming a cross. Around the edge of the object is an inscription which reads + S’ IORVERTh […] DAVID. The reverse of the object there are the remains of a suspension loop. Measurements: Diameter: 27.5mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 12.26g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandegla', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-84B7B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD 100-200. The brooch is almost complete, missing just the hinge mechanism and pin. It presents a stepped head the top of which connects to the headloop. On the reverse of the head is the remains of the hinge mechanism which has a small section of the pin remaining emerging from each side out of two rivet holes.  From the base of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers towards a narrowed foot. The upper portion of the bow is decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-73792C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but disfigured copper-alloy hooked strap fitting dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1300-1600). The object consists of a metal bar that is roughly U-shape in plan and a variable cross-section. The shorter end creates a rectangular loop, which would have been set parallel to the side plan of the object however this has since been distorted. The longer end has an L shape, the central part of the object is curved. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 50.6mm, Width 33.9mm, Thickness 3.1mm, Weight 4.56g Cf Read (2008, p. 215, no. 7…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72EB41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper alloy coin, likely a Roman  radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 260-296. Obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-726B34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), class 3c/d dating to the period c.AD 1280–1281. Mint: Bristol. See North Vol. II (1991, 28) no.1018-1019. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; [ED]W R ANGL [DNS hYB] Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; VILL ABR ISTO LLI[E]  
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2148E8
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy nut cracker dating to the post-medieval to modern period (AD1700-1900). The object consists of one arm and handle. The crushing box has not survived. The top of the arm is circular in cross-section, decorated with a moulded collar. The arm then curves outwards and flattens forming a D-shaped handle with a tapered end. The object has a brownish-green patina. Dimensions: Length 80mm, Width 8.9mm, Thickness 6.7mm, Weight 13.04g A similar nutcracker is recorded under: LVPL-7C02E7
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-20138E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular shoe buckle frame dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1690-1720). The object is rectangular in plan and in cross-section. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The front of the frame is Incised and has a mid-green patina the rear is undecorated. Dimensions: Length 35.7mm; width 51.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 9.0g Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003) which are dated to c.AD 1690-1720.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F6FC3B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular shoe buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD c.1690-1720). The object is rectangular in plan.The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The frame is undecorated and has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: Length 46.6mm; width 39.6mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 10.10g Similar examples can be found in Whitehead (2003, 102), see no.665.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F2D3FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1620-1680). The buckle consists of a double loop trapezoidal frame of which only one half survives. The surviving loop has a trefoil shape with an incised notch for the pin rest situated in the central knop. The object appears undecorated and has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 20mm; width 24.3mm; thickness 2.6mm; weight 3.78g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 82), see no 523
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5F8A63
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy palstave dating to the middle Bronze Age period (c. 1500-1300 BC). The axehead consists of the lower blade and cutting edge. The object has a sub-triangular section that narrows to the cutting edge. The cutting edge is slight convex and has a width of 37.4mm. The edge is worn and abraded. The opposite terminates in a straight, worn break, perhaps suggesting the object was broken in antiquity. The axehead has a smooth bright green patina. Dimensions: Length 49.6mm; width 25.9mm; thickness 14.4mm; weight 83.08g Possible 'Shelf' type which are charact…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5EA4B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval Irish silver threepence of Edward VI (1547-1553), Henry VIII posthumous old head issue dating to c.AD 1547-1550. See Spink (2003, 149) nos.6489-91. Obverse: Crowned and mantled bust of Henry VIII turned partially right within beaded inner circle; HENRIC’. 8 D’. G’. A[G’. FR’.] Z HIB. REX Reverse: Coat of arms over long cross fourchée dividing legend; CIVITAS DVBLINIE
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5E4D63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Roman silver denarius of Vespasian (69-79), dating to c.AD 69-79 (Reece period 4). Reverse type unclear depicting seated woman, probably Pax. Mint Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WREX-BACCB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Nerva (AD96-98) dating to the period c.AD97 (Reece Period 5). Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 224, no. 14. Obverse: Laurate head right with the legend  IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Reverse: clasped hands and the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM Measurements: diameter: 17.2mm; weight: 3.05g.  Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WREX-BAB315
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete possible copper alloy purse bar of late medieval or early post medieval date, c. 1440-1620AD, possibly a Williams Type H or J.  The surviving fragment is one arm of the bar with an integral spherical terminal.  The arm is sub-circular in section and terminates in an expanded globular knop with a collar.  The surface of the object is rough and pitted with only small patches of the original surface surviving. Measurements:  length: 91.5mm; diameter of head: 14.9mm; height of head: 14.9mm; diameter of shank: 5.5mm; weight: 26.07g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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