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Record ID: IARCH-7AF3B1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 43 no. 209: "In 1851, the Earl of Sefton exhibited to the Historic Society of Lancs. and Chesh. "a large collection, consisting of 33 silver and 47 copper coins, found on the estate of his lordship, at a farm called 'The Old Sprink' in the year 1838. They include several of the emperors, Vespasian, Domitian, Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Aurelius, and others with one of Julia, daughter of Titus." -Trans. Lancs. and Chesh. Hist. Soc., IV (1850-1), 14, pl. Among the 9 denarii illustrated was one of Marcus, as Caes., COS II. "Subsequently 21 of the silver …
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarbock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9CF495
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan and biconical with a large circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9.03mm. One face is decorated with a series of moulded lines which intersect interspersed with raised circular pellets. The opposite has a similar pattern which is worn. The decoration is worn and irregular. The object has a light white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although…
Created on: Friday 7th March 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knowsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8BF398
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy plated copy of Roman denarius, emperor unknown. Obv: Bust right. Rev: Unclear standing figure. Inscription illegible.
Created on: Monday 29th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halewood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL1935
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Published
Curving bow, D-shaped in section with flat front decorated with three strips infilled with enamel. Each strip appears to have originally been of three sections of alternating coloured enamel, of which only the some of orange enamel remains. Circular boss at the junction of the bow and the leg. The ridged plain leg tapers to a foot knob. The head of the bow comprises an oval plate on the back of which is an integral horizontal cylinder which encloses the intact axis bar, a trace of the pin remains. The position of the pin is offset from the centre of the cylinder. The top of the head i…
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2001
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'MERSEYSIDE HALEWOOD', grid reference and parish protected.