Record ID: LVPL-DA69AA
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy tog firgurine dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1750-1900). The toy is in the form of a man that is slightly seated or leaning backwards. His hands are placed at his hips and the legs terminate in a worn break just below the knees. His head is facing slightly downwards. The figure is wearing elaborate clothing that includes a hat positioned at the back of his head, trousers that are puffed at the thighs and a top that has a large, flat and wavy collar. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Height 27.4mm, thickness 7.5mm; weight 34.95g The sty…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-47AB03
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy standing weight dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is broadly pyramidal in form with a rectangular base. At the top is a circular perforation for suspension. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Length 41.5mm, Width at base 26.6mm, Thickness 13mm at base; Weight 72.51g 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.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-BA4C28
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy object, probably a weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1300-1700) The object is circular and D-shaped in section with a shallow domed face and flat reverse. The surface is undecorated and has a cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27mm; thickness 6.7mm; weight 25.71g 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. The mass does not se…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BA2A29
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
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 9mm in diameter. Both faces have worn surfaces and appear to present the same decoation of raised lines raidating from the centre, with possible pellets between each. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.5mm; thickness 10mm; weight 31.77g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in datea…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-B9D404
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead toy pistol handle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650 - 1800). The object is circular to one end, curving and widening to the sub-oval cross-sectioned handle. The circular end in incomplete. The body of the handle is decorated with three raised ridges, each with repeating pellets along the length. The object have a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 58.9mm; width 27.8mm; thickness 11.3mm; weight 43.55g The shape of the handle copies that of muzzle loading pistols of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, suggesting a date of c.AD 1650 - …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-BB9337
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy toy soldier of Post-medieval to modern date (AD 1700-1850). The toy is single sided and most probably of Napoleon, depicted in typical dress with arms crossed over his chest. The lower half of the toy is missing. The stomach is rounded and the legs are defined by a groove at the front of the object. The hair and facial features on the figure are worn. The rear of the object narrows at the waist however there is no detailed definition or decoration. The legs terminate with rounded breaks which are worn. The object has a mid-white patina and is in good c…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Last updated: Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-EBB875
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy mount possibly from a furniture fitting in the form of a flower dating to the Post Medieval in date 1600 to 1800AD. The length is 56mm, the width is 56mm and the weight 91.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-1EE578
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is sub-oval in plan with an irregular central circular perforation. The perforation measures 11mm in diameter. Each face is worn with a light greyish brown patina and is undecorated. The surfaces of the spindle whorl are uneven with large pitting in places. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500. Dimensions: 26mm in diameter…
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maghull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DB4434
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object has a flat base, bulbous body and long tubular neck. At the top of the neck the object flattens out forming a rim. The mouth of the object has been damaged. A circular hole runs through the length of the object and its use as a vessel would therefore be impractical. The hole measures 4.5mm in width. Above the base of the object the lower body is decorated with two transverse rows of grooves in the form of rope-work. Possible functions for the object may be as a votive offering representing a vessel, or a toy. The light …
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FB4EE6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token or gaming piece of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and flat. The object is uniface, decorated on one face only, with a cross. Two strands of the cross are voided while the other two are formed from a single ridge. A single pellet decorates each angle of the cross. The object has a mid-brown patina and is in fair condition. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficu…
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maghull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B5B9AE
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy gaming piece or weight dating from the medieval to the post-medieval period, (AD1100-1700). The object is circular in plan and has a raised rim making it dish shaped in cross-section. In the centre of the object is a moulded and flattened ring-and-dot like motif or circumferential band surrounding a raised flattened area. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a light brown patina and is in good condition. A similar weight which has been recorded on the database is LVPL-4580A6, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/522433. Dimensions:…
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-098B15
Object type: DISC
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead or lead alloy serrated disc with sub oval central perforation (max diameter 8mm). Possibly a home made furniture/door mount, or half of a bale, or similar, seal that has been modified to serve as a spinner, game counter or whirligig. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1900 AD. The diameter is 27mm and the weight is 7.79g. While there are no exact parallels on the database, the following share some characteristics with the artefact; BH-C1A5C7 (solid), IOW-9B8222 (whirligig), and NLM-FEBE65 (game counter no serrations).
Created on: Wednesday 12th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EBF480
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy object of uncertain date, possibly a mount or finial from a larger object. It has a lion's face surrounded by a mane which narrows and elongates below the chin. This projection is oval in cross-section and may have formed a hook when complete. The rear of the object is undecorated and concave. The object has a mid grey patina.
Created on: Thursday 9th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DF9B05
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead shot, probably post medieval in date (c AD1500-1800). The shot is almost cylindrical with considerable dents and wear marks to the surface. The shot is large and heavy, weighing 168.9g. Possibly a weight.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lydiate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0D1193
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy, or lead, uniface circular weight. Probably a counter weight for measuring something like grain or wool. There are two punched marks like broad 'I's on one face. The weight may have been formed by encapsulating an earlier weight. Dates to between c1500 and c1900 AD. The diameter varies from 28 to 31mm, maximum thickness 11mm, and the weight is 47.23g.
Created on: Monday 13th May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southport', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-49A983
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and conical. There is a circular perforation running through the length of the object measuring 2.89mm in diameter at the top of the object and 8.68mm at the base. The object is undecorated and has an uneven surface. It has a mid white patina.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maghull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3797A2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (1100 - 1500 AD). The spindle whorl is sub-circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The object has a small central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 5.73mm. The edges of the object are decorated with eight lobed projections. The base of the object has a deep groove and two irregular pits which are probably casting flaws. The object has a light white patina and is pitted. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval …
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sefton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-077E33
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead spindle-whorl of Medieval date (c. AD1200-1500). It is a circular spindle whorl with a central circular hole. Both sides are undecorated. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating lines or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman bu…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 12th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ince Bludell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-115092
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead figurine probably dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. The object consists of a rectangular shaped body wearing 'habit-like' clothing and three dice in place of a head. The body has sloped shoulders and long arms which are pinned to the sides. These are defined by vertical grooves on each face of the body. There are no visible hands however the object steps inwards on each side where the arms terminate. The object continues down before flaring out slightly at the base where it terminates with a break. …
Created on: Monday 15th November 2010
Last updated: Thursday 2nd December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Homer Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E3196
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead fragment, possibly dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period, of uncertain function. It is irregular in plan and slightly curved in profile. The base of the fragment is decorated with a deep groove which is decorated with three moulded pellets interspersed with four moulded dashes. Above the groove is a rectangular vertical strip. The reverse of the object is undecorated. At the base is a horizontal strip of lead which projects outwards and is probably the remains of a base. It has a yellowish brown patina and is in poor condition.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sefton', grid reference and parish protected.