Record ID: LVPL-3A74E7
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded, cast iron cannon ball, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is spherical with a rough and pitted surface. with corrosion scale adhering loosely to the surface, dark orange-red in colour. There are no visible marks related to casting. Dimensions: Diameter 57mm; weight 750.6g The diameter and weight of the ball could be suggestive of its use in a 60mm or 70mm cannon (See: http://www.civilwarartillery.com/shottables.htm). The object was found in the Liverpool area which was besieged multiple times during the English Civil War. It is…
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-7BC34B
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron ball, possibly a piece of canister shot from a post medieval gunpowder weapon. The object is roughly spherical with an uneven surface, mostly coated in reddish orange iron oxide rust. A small battle was fought in the area of Melling during the English Civil War, suggesting a date of AD 1642-1651.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D927C1
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron dagger which appears to have an integral pommel although the object still has mud on and is fairly corroded. The blade is slightly bent and the pommel is not set straight. The handle is thicker than the blade. The blade appears to be flat and double edged. This type of dagger dates to the Post- Medieval period
Created on: Friday 16th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: CAM-2D6623
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small casket box key made of cast iron. The key has a small circular ring at one end, with an offset plate bit at right angles to the stem. The stem extends slightly longer than the bit so is probably a Winchester Type 7.
Created on: Friday 18th June 2004
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2017
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