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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-349CEB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1694-1702. Mint: unclear. Both faces are illegible.
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA]
Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C86674
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy snake-headed finger ring dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-250).
The ring is formed of a strip of metal that is rectangular in section and bent into an irregular circle. The two terminals have rounded ends and slight;y over lap each other. The zoomorphic terminals are decorated with incised lines; a cross on each head where the lines traverse intersect at the bottom rather than the centre. Below the cross are three incised horizontal lines to form at collar at the neck / base of the head. The rest of the band is undecorated and the object has a smooth dark br…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-2030B6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Customs and Excise seal, possibly copper alloy, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MS around the perimeter of one face, with a crown impressed in a central recess. The other face is partial but the letters NEW can be discerned and it is likely to relate to NEWCASTLE and to be cast with raised numbers relating to the status of the goods concerned
Dimensions: 16.38mm maximum width, weighs 4.25g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-202617
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Customs and Excise seal, possibly copper alloy, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MS around the perimeter of one face, with a crown impressed in a central recess. The other face is largely illegible but is likely to be cast with raised numbers relating to the status of the goods concerned
Dimensions: 15.64mm maximum width and weighs 4.37g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-1FEAAB
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Customs and Excise seal, possibly copper alloy, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MS around the perimeter of one face, with a crown impressed in a central recess. The other face is largely illegible but is likely to be cast with the name LIVERPOOL
Dimensions: 16.96mm maximum width, weighs 4.96g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-1F80B7
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Customs and Excise seal, possibly copper alloy, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MS around the perimeter of one face, with a crown impressed in a central recess. The other face is partial but reads NEWCASTLE and is embossed with the number 84
Dimensions: 15.87mm maximum width and weighs 4.32g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-CC446B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval silver half groat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), second coinage, dating to 1531-1544. Obverse features crowned bust facing right. Reverse has fourchee cross on shield with coat of arms.
An example of North (1991: 110) no. 1772. Minted at York under Archbishop Thomas Wolsey.
Measurements: 17.9mm diameter, 0.4mm thickness, weight 0.85g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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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-EAF107
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ram in the shape of a ram's head, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800).
The object is a front aspect view of a ram's head with moulded decoration. It has a long snout and raised eyes. One side of the face retains a horn and most of an ear, whereas the other side presents a worn break. The reverse is flat wit a square shaped mount in the centre. The object has a dark green patina with patches of red.
Dimensions: Length 40.55mm; width 34.75mm; thickness 8.32mm; weight 26.26g
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-078330
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete lead steelyard weight dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410).
The weight is spherical with a slightly pointed top. At the apex is an incomplete iron suspension loop. The weight itself has a powdery white / grey pitted patina and the loop has thick iron corrosion products around it.
Dimensions: Length 37.07mm; diameter 25.26mm; weight 95.14g
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-CE6F36
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead / lead aloy face of a man, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800).
The face is flat and presents crudely cast features of an adult male. The facial features are close together; the eyes are almond shaped, the nose is flat and the mouth is a worn horizontal oval. The figure appears to be wearing a hat that is incomplete. The reverse is flat. Overall, the object has a dark grey patina.
Dimensions: Length 42.68mm; width 31.9mm; thickness 9.09mm; weight 58.3g
Post medieval figurines and toy and illustrated in Forsyth and Egan (2005: 144-176).…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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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-BA03B6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded copper alloy halfpenny of George I dating to 1717-1724. The reverse is completely worn.
Obverse: Laurette bust right. Legend: GEOR[GIVS REX]
Reverse: Britannia seated left with spear and shield. Legend: [BRITANNIA]
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-0A0F5A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete polyhedral lead weight, probably dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 850-950).
The weight has eight unequal sides with each face presenting incised lines of inconsistent directions. One face appears to have a square in the centre. The edges are rounded which may be due to abrasion from the sea (found on coastland).The object has a smooth dark grey patina.
Dimensions: Length 11.6mm; width 11.23mm; weight 9.7g
Similar polyhedral weights have been discovered at the Viking camp/settlement at Torksey, see DENO-C08136; DENO-C075A3; DENO-C065B4 andDENO-9458A3 …
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-0957F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval copper alloy Northumbrian penny (styca) of Eanred (810-840), later phase (North 1994:186; Spink 2016: 862), moneyer: Brother. Refs: North 1994: 71 no.186; Spink 2016: 104; Naismith 2017: 120-1.
Obverse: Central pellet. Legend: +EANRED REX
Reverse: Central cross. Legend: +BRODR
Stycas are not common finds outside of the core area of Deira (southern Northumbria), North Lincolnshire and the northern half of Lincolnshire.
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-0903FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy medieval buckle (c.AD 1300-1450).
The buckle is oval shaped and D-shaped in section. It has a narrow offset strap bar with rounded terminal knops. The wire pin is missing from the strap bar. The bar measures 2.12mm in diameter. The pin resting bar has a moulded design of a series of grooves and has a protruding rounded knop on each end. The buckle has a corroded dark brown surface with salty crust on much of the frame
Dimensions: Length 24.75mm; width 20.77mm; thickness 3.41mm; weight 3.26g
The buckle is similar to those illustrated in Ega…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-50F868
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), dated to 1582-1603. Minted in London, North 2016.
Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Reverse: Square shield with long cross fourcée. Legend: CIVI/[TAS/LON/DON]
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
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This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-0C261E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast piece in the shape of skull and cross bones. Probably cast in copper alloy, with evidence of additional cold working to features of the skull. Moderate corrosion / patination on surface. Object is uniface, and not decorated on the back side.
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Lydiate', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-8D158E
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper-alloy medallions probably of 19th-20th century date possibly of religious origin due to oval shape and resemblance to other small medallions of religious types. Both are of the same dimensions and possibly the same design, though they are so equally corroded across all four of the faces that detailed identification is impossible.
MD1:- chipped at side, has two prongs remaining of former suspension loop. Both sides very badly corroded but draped female figure may be visible on one side. Length:- 24mm Width:- 17.5mm Thickness:-0.8mm
MD2:- edge is complete, corrosion has…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-7C4291
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper (possibly with large amount of lead) alloy leg and attached base, probably from a cooking vessel or plate of some kind and of a post-medieval date. The leg is roughly pyramidal in shape, in a width to height proportion of approximately 2:1. It is unornamented and terminates in a simple rounded point. The attached area of base curves slightly but beyond a rough estimation of an approximate 20 cm diameter no more can be ascertained as to the purpose of the vessel.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-7BE059
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead ball, probably a post medieval pistol ball or other type of shot. A small battle was fought in Melling during the English Civil War, giving an estimated date of 1642-1651.
The ball has no distinct casting seam but does have a small protrusion.
Created on: Monday 18th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-F9D407
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Published
An unlooped palstave haft-flanged axe head resembling the Ulrome type, 1600-1300 BC, Acton Park, Phase II. The blade is crescent shaped and asymmetrical, with flanges that flare out from the top and bottom of the butt. The butt is blade-like itself and very narrow.
PUBLIC-C8562E and DUR-41AE2E are similar, though the flanges of the latter are wider.
total length:- 141 mm
length across blade:-50 mm
top flange width:- 25 mm
Bottom Flange width:- 23 mm
Created on: Tuesday 12th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-753118
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin of medieval to post medieval date. The object has a globular head and a circular sectioned shaft. The head measures 11.5mm in width. The shaft measures 5mm in width where it meets the head and tapers to a rounded point measuring 2mm in width. There is no collar. The object has a mid-green patina in places.
Dimensions: 59mm in length, 11.5mm in width, 10.35g.
It is noted in Egan & Forsyth (1997:222) that: "Pins are recovered in abundance from almost all sites yielding 15th and 16th century material. They were indispensable and vast quantities were used in Engla…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Maghull', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-32F8E2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern cast copper-alloy figurine (c. AD 1650-1850).
This figurine is a human, probably male standing, facing forwards. There is no visible clothing or drapery and the facial features are worn. At the top of the head is a rounded projection, possibly representing a helmet or it may be an incomplete attachment.
The figure's right arm is raised forwards and bends down just above the elbow at an unnatural angle before terminating with a break. The left arm is slightly bent at the elbow and rests down by his hip. The figure possibly holds a long thin…
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-499924
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Irish copper-alloy 'gun money' shilling of James II (1685-1691 AD), dated 1690 on coin and minted in April at Dublin or Limerick. Spink no: 6582D
Obverse: IACOBVS II DI GRATIA; laureate and draped bust left. Reverse: 1690 . MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB . REX; Crown with two sceptres crossed behind, in each quarter XII//I/R//MAY: (XII = denomination).
These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scra…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-FF28C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III, (1216-1272). Reverse: [DAV]/ION/LVN/[DEN]; voided long cross dividing legend. Class Vg, North no. 997. AD1251-1272.
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-81AC73
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan. The button immitates a coin depicting Nero surrouned by the legend []NERO CAESAR AVG P M []. The button has a mid brown patina and is c.18th or 19th century in date.
A similar example which can be found on the database includes BERK-290012.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2019
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-B1EB1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Edward III (1327-1377), pre-treaty series E minted at the royal mint at York dating to 1353-55/6.
Reverse: + POS/VI DEV/ADIVT/ORE mE; CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI; long cross dividing legends.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-24223C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small metal object of high copper content, probably for attachment as a component of a larger object or metal bowl. The object tapers from a flat plate of roughly triangular shape to a thick projection. The plate is pierced through with two precise holes. The projection is composed of two parrallel spirals, and possibly forms the footing.
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Homer Green', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-F4BB10
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Edward I, minted in York.
Obverse :- Forward facing standardised portrait of Edward I, with a star shaped on breast. Legend: [EDWA]R ANGL DNS HY[B]
Reverse:- Long cross separating four groups of three pellets. Legend: CIVIT[AS] EBORAC[UM]
Quite worn, seemingly extensive clipping.
Seaby:- 1408. North:- 1037/1
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-CD9D36
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete damaged or miscast copper alloy flanged axehead of Middle Bronze Age date, probably of the Acton Park or Taunton metalwork assemblage and dating from c.1500 to c. 1300BC.
The blade of the palstave is worn and uneven with a blunt a convex cutting edge. The rear part of the axe (from the stop ridge to the butt) is sub-rectangular in plan. The butt end is missing due to an ancient break.
The rear of the axehead has been damaged or miss-cast so that the septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) is missing or 'filled in' on one face and complete on …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.
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: LVPL-899A78
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I, (AD1558-1603). Reverse: POSVI DEV [ADIV]TOREM MEV; long cross over square shield [157]3 above shield. IM: Ermine (1572-1573).
North no. 1998.
Clipped.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
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This findspot is known as 'Ince Blundell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-896D28
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical mount of post-medieval date. The object is flat with two integral pointed lugs projecting from the rear. The outer face is decorated with a worn floriated motif. The object has a dark green patina and has the remains of a black coating in places. A similar example which has been dated to the 17th century can be found in Read, (2001), p35 cf no.291.
Dimensions: 35mm in length, 15mm in width, 1.5mm thick, 3.8g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ince Blundell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-EC0DAC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early medieval biconvex cast lead weight probably a spindle whorl probably dating from the 9th to the 14th century. It has a possible runic or pseudo-runic inscription on one side obscured by corrosion with a raised zigzag or radiating line pattern and on the other side possibly a stylised star motif. The diameter is 33mm and the weight 24.31g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2022
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