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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. 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
Spatial data recorded. 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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