Record ID: LVPL-4B5E4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish post medieval 'gun money' shilling of James II, issued in January 1690. Mint: Dublin or Limerick. Spink (2003: 170) number 6581Mmm. Coin mostly complete, damage to the edges. Obverse: Laureate bust right; I[ACOBV]S II [DEI GRATIA] Reverse:  Crown and crossed sceptres flanked by I R with XII above and Jan in script below; MAG [BR FRA ET HIB REX 1690 SWYOR-DE826B notes: During 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Mary a…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-853C9C
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700).  The token is circular in shape and flat, one face is decorated. The decorated face presents a five petalled flower, with hollow ovals in relief that cross over each othe rin the centre. The reverse presents a raised letter 'T'. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 18.6mm; thickness 2.4mm; weight 6.15g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are th…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-853283
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700).  The token is circular in shape and flat, one face is decorated. The decorated face presents a six petalled flower, with hollow ovals in relief forming the petals and a pellet in the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.7mm; thickness 1.7mm; weight 3.06g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to d…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-851E18
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a rounded edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 10.1mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm; thickness 11.9mm; weight 51.27g 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 o…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-850FFD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete lead alloy object, possibly a pot mend or a lid handle, likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object has an irregular form and consists of a mushroom-shaped head atop of a sub-circular and broadly rounded base. Two holes, possibly to aid attachment, are positioned below the head and at the edge of the base. The object has a rough surfave and a light grey / vream patina. Dimensions: Length 39.7mm; width 36mm; weight 64.93g The overall form of the object is suggestive of a possible pot mend, see for example: GLO-51F490; BUC-5E05BA;…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-84E9B8
Object type: PHALLIC OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy phallus of uncertain date. The object is in the form of a head of a phallus and is naturalistically rendered. It is broadly oval in form with a flat base from which protrudes an iron shaft. A deep groove separates the phallus shaft from a defined head that presents an incised traverse line through the tip. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 50.9mm; width 33.7mm; weight 301.78g The iron shaft suggests the object may have attached to a larger object, potentially a statue. Similar phallic objects have been considered as Roman in date and…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-657376
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead shot dating from about AD 1600 - 1800. The size and mass suggest it was probably for use as a pistol or buckshot.  The shot is sub-spherical with slight traces of a casting sprue.  It has a light brown patina.  The diameter is 10.1mm and the weight is 5.79g.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2023
Last updated: Saturday 11th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-FEE788
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Middle Bronze Age palstave axe of the Group 3 type dating to c. 1400 – 1150 BC. The blade is broadly triangular in shape with slightly convex sides and a wide cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 43.5mm in width and is 1.6mm thick at the edge. The cutting edge is blunt. The septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) gradually tapers towards the butt and is a broad U shape and measures 59.1mm in length. The butt is incomplete, with the terminal and much of the lower half being lost. The palstave has an uneven green patina, …
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D293CE
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring, probably a harness ring, dating to the medieval or post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1800). The hoop has slightly flattened sides and the interior hoop is flat creating a sub-oval hexagonal cross section. The surface is rough and has a dark green patina with patches of bright green. Dimensions: Diameter 26.86mm; thickness 3.17mm; weight 5.45g These were often cast in rows and it is notable by a distinctive flattened point which can be found on this particular object. These are common detector finds, but their function and dating are not well understood (Geake: Fin…
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-AB42CA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents the initals 'IH' or 'HI' encompassed in a border of pellets. The other face is undecorated. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 21.34mm; thickness 1.45mm; weight 4.04g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely…
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-162965
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead polyhedral object of uncertain date, probably medieval to the post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1800). The object is broadly spherical with a clear hemispherical rib around the centre. Each hemisphere is equally faceted and present 7 faces each. One face has a small circular shallow hole running through it. Overall the object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 8.7mm; weight 3g The function of the object is uncertain; with a round mass of 3g it may be a weight.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-15C1C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is in the form of a dome with a flat base and rounded top. The base is inscribed with a Roman capital 'A'. Overall the object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Height 9.82mm; diameter 17.3mm; weight 18.1g The mass does not securely fit within any of the medieval weighing systems.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-08E06C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1650). The buckle is single looped and has a rectangular frame with a circular section. The frame is undecorated and no obvious pin rest is present. The corners of the pin rest side protrude slightly from the frame. On the opposite side, the pin is wrapped once around the frame. The object has a light green patina with patches of brown. Dimensions: Length 20.95mm; width 26.93mm; thickness 3.09mm; weight 6.09g Buckles with rectangular frames are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 28-9) and are date…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-E92927
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment, probably from a post medieval buckle (c.AD 1600-1700). The fragment is D-shaped in section and has a moulded decoration on the face. The decoration is in the form of swirls. The fragment has a worn break on each end and has a bright green patina. Dimensions: Length 21.12mm; width 7.49mm; thickness 2.9mm; weight 2g Buckles with similar designs are illustrated in Whitehead (2001: 79), see nos. 491-2 which are rectangular / sub-rectangular buckles with scrolled decoration. These examples are dated to c.AD 1600-1700.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-E8CE73
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular hinged copper alloy box to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The box once contained a net of weights that are now missing. The box is circular in plan with sloping sides and a flat base. There are two pairs of hinge lugs at either side of the box; the lid of the box is retained and is also circular in plan with two opposing lugs perforated to take rivets to secure the lid to the base; only one of these lugs retains the rivet. The outer edge of the lid of the box is decorated with incised circumferential lines. There are no visible maker's marks. The o…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-E7F768
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy spindle whorl dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.28mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated, one presents a raised design of ovals linked together to seemingly form a chain around the entire face. The other face has raised lettering which reads + I E OO II, which possibly reads +JEOON or +JEωN if the II is an unbarred N. The lettering is broadly spaced. The spindle whorl has a grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.75mm; thickness 9mm;…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-856E8C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight dating to the medieval o post medieval period (c.AD c1450-1700). The object is flat and circular in shape. It has no distinctive markings or decoration, and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.97mm; thickness 2.57mm; weight 17.88 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.
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8521BD
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The weight is tear-drop, or pointed oval in shape. It has a D-shaped cross section with a flat reverse. The weight has no markings and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Length 50.88mm; width 33mm; thickness 12.95mm; weight 113g 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. This weight corresponds with 1…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-84FB4B
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular lead object, probably a palm guard or weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is circular and has a slight 'D' shaped cross section. The flat face of the is pitted with a few large indentations, whilst the curved underside is relatively smooth. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 59.96mm; thickness 10.5mm; weight 157.55g Palm guards are believed to have been used to push a needle through a tough material. Leather workers' palm guards are discussed in an article in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 2', 1993, pa…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-84DF68
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy button dating to the post medieval period (c.aD 1600-1800). The button has incomplete sides and has a roughly rectangular form, though may have originally been circular. The face has an unclear decoration that has been worn away. The reverse has a raised cross at the centre of which is the remains of the attachment lug. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 17.64mm; width 14.20mm; thickness 1.68mm; weight 2.81g
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-84BB36
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy token or possibly button dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object is discoidal and flat and is decorated on one face with a series of three raised concentric circles which are cross by four lines radiating from the centre in a X form. At the centre is a small raised lug. The other face is flat and undecorated. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.92mm; thickness 2.17mm; weight 5.52g The object may have functioned as a button. Decorated discoidal buttons are illustrated in Read (2005: 88-9), however the at…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6C95B0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1500-1700). The token is broadly circular in shape and and neither face is decorated. The surface is rough and worn, and one side of the token is bent. It has a cream coloured patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.6mm; thickness 1.76mm; weight 4.69g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post medieval…
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6C81B9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete uniface lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1500-1700). The token is broadly circular in shape and is decorated on one face only. It depicts a central voided cross with V's filling the quadrants. The token has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.55mm; thickness 1.44mm; weight 4.31g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to b…
Created on: Thursday 8th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-58E616
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1700) The object is conical in form with a flat base. At the top of the apex is the remains of an iron suspension loop, represented only by orange staining. The surface of the weight is rough and battered seemingly as a result of the post depositional processes such as being hit by the plough. A hole perforates the weight at an angle and narrows from one side to the other. It is unclear if this is an intentional channel or accidental. The weight has a white / light grey coloured surface. Dim…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5878F7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead / lead alloy weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1300-1700) The object is conical in form with a partially hollowed base. At the top of the apex is a the small remains of an iron suspension loop with orange staining surrounding it. The surface of the weight is rough and battered seemingly as a result of the post depositional processes such as being hit by the plough. It have a cream / off white coloured surface. Dimensions: Length 47.65mm; base diameter 24.02mm; weight 148.16g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-57F983
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy crotal bell dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1550-1750). The object is spherical in shape with the two hemispheres divided by a raised horizontal circumferential rib. In the upper hemisphere are two sound holes positioned opposite each other, between which is an incomplete rectangular suspension loop. The lower hemisphere is composed of two circular sound holes close to the ridge which are connected by a tapered sound slot that narrows towards the centre from each side. One of the lower hemisphere is missing along the sound slot. The surface of …
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-57DFC9
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper ally clapper bell dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1600-1800). The bell is sub-conical in shape with a flared base and flattened apex. Atop of the apex is a rectangular lug with an off centre circular perforation, which acts as a suspension loop. An incised circumferential line decorates the edge of the base. No other decoration is present. The clapper is missing and the edges of the base are rough and irregular. The surface has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Height 38.57mm; base circumference 32.75mm; apex circumference 18.73; weight 21.69g…
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5762E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1578. Initial mark plain cross. Mint: London. North no.1998. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind bust. Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR [ET HIB RE]GINA Reverse: Long cross fourcee over shield, dividing legend. Date above shield. Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 7th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 10th January 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8A8621
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2021 T148 Description: An object, possibly an ingot of modern date (c.AD 1800-1950). Initially thought to be silver however in person inspection revealed it is stainless steel The object is broadly rectangular in shape and flat with a rough thickness of c.3mm. The sides are faceted, indicating they may have been specifically hammered or shaped. The surface is rough but does not show evidence of typical Viking diagnostic test marks. Dimensions: Length: 25mm Width: 10mm Thickness: 3mm Weight: 6g Discussion: The object was originally thought to be an early medieval silve…
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7A9D99
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap fitting of post medieval date (c.AD 1580-1800). The fitting is S-shaped and has a zoomorphic form. The object is sub-oval in section and has tapering terminal heads at either end, which form a zoomorphic bird or dragon appearance. The object is worn, reducing the visibility of the creature's facial features. The creature has a prominent snout and a raised eye on both sides of the head. The head is crested and has details of feathers or scales descending down the neck. The object is otherwise undecorated. Attached to the object is a free-…
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D1676E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object, most likley a weight of probable post medieval date. The object is comprised of two ends which are roughly ovoid and flat in shape. Connecting them is a cylindrical middle that smaller than the rough diameter of the ends. The middle is relatively flat and appears worn and the possible presence of striations in the the patina might suggest the object's middle was wrapped in string. The term 'weight' is used here in its broadest sense to include uses that do not involve weighing (e.g. holding-down, tensioning, etc.). They were commonly used from the Iron Age …
Created on: Tuesday 26th November 2019
Last updated: Sunday 8th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C0D551
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Obverse: Worn crowned bust; legend reads ELIZABETH.D.G.ANG.FR.ET.HI.REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourchee over a shield displaying a royal coat of arms with the year 1562 above; legend reads POSVI.DEV.ADIVTOREM.MEVM Initial mark a pheon. North no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C89343
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hexagonal spinning top for gambling purposes (or teetotum) of cast lead alloy, probably of modern (19th century or later) manufacture. Each of the faces has a different instruction on it: these are Take One, Take Two, Put One, Put Two, Take All, and All Put. The handle and the upper surface have clear mold lines, and the spinning point is a small rounded nub below the belt of instructions.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C939CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper-alloy morphologically similar to the shape of a flat axehead, possibly casting waste from a manufacturing process. The object is roughly pear shaped in silhouette, with a rough texture that appears to be partly from corrosion and partly from the natural grain of the metal.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-6ED5B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (AD 1548-1603), dating to AD 1587. Third coinage, uncertain intial mark. Mint of London. North (1991: 113) no. 2015. The coin has been clipped and bent between roughly 3 and 9 o'clock on the obverse, found in one peice but subsequently broken during cleaning.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-6E82F0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval Scottish silver quarter thistle merk of James VI (AD 1567-1625), dating to AD 1602. Eighth coinage. Minted in Edinburgh. Spink (2003) no. 5499.
Created on: Friday 18th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D0F5B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function. The object is in the form of a wedge with one forked end. The forked end appears to be incomplete. The object is undecorated and has a rough mid-green patina. Dimensions: 62mm in length, 23mm in width, 16mm thick, 105.6g. This object is possibly part of a post-medieval to modern soldering iron although it is not as pointed as other recorded examples. Other similar objects which have been recorded are SUR-2394F4, KENT-9E6231 KENT-928245 and SUR-87BB01. See http://www.bradfordonavonmuseum.co.uk/archives/1895 (last entry) …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BA323E
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spinner, for the put-and-take game, of Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Century AD). The handle of the object is circular in cross-section and extends into a hexagonal central sectioned body. Inscribed instructions are present on each side. These are: TAKE ALL; PUT TWO; TAKE ONE; ALL PUT; TAKE TWO; PUT ONE. Underneath, it is rounded with a rounded knop as a base. LANCUM-6A3DF2 notes: 'Put and Take is one of many forms of "Teetotums" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teetotum), which are any games using a spinning top. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica arti…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B92FEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and biconical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 7.5mm. Each face has no visible decoration. The object has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 27.4g 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.
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-70F2FB
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two silver coins of William III, (1694-1702). Coin 1: A silver sixpence of William III, (1694-1702). Obverse: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA; laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: 1696 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. First bust, early harp, large crown. Spink no. 3520. Dimensions: 21mm in diameter 3.0g Coin 2: A silver shilling of William III, (1694-1702). Obverse: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA; laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: 16[..] MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. Third bust. Spink no. 3505. AD1697. Dimensions: 24mm in diameter 5…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F58B0F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB R[..]; shield. Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; Crowned harp. Heavily clipped, IM, Martlet. AD 1601-1602. Spink (2003) no. 6507.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3261A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of William III, (1694-1702). Reverse: 1697 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned shields.York mint, Y below bust. Spink no. 3536.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1E306A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token of medieval to post medieval date. The token is decorated on one face with worn moulded ridges. The object has a light brown patina. Tokens were easy to make and distributed widely throughout a large period of time; therefore, they are difficult to date precisely. Those decorated to resemble Medieval long cross pennies continued to be circulated throughout both the Medieval and Post Medieval periods and a general date of c. AD 1250-1800 is given. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have been used for …
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5D58CD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete wheel made post-medieval ceramic vessel or tyg dating to the 17th century. The multi-handled faceted drinking cup has a long conical body which flares outwards slightly below the handle before tapering in facets towards the circular base. The vessel leans slightly to one side. Below the rim of the vessel is a decorative horizontal ridge. One complete handle remains attached while on the opposite side the corresponding handle is missing. A small projection at both the base and the top of the handle remains. The internal fabric visible within the scar of the upper par…
Created on: Sunday 13th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5FF257
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron nail of Roman to Post-Medieval date. The object has a flat circular head. On the back face is an integrally cast stem. This is rectangular in section and tapers to a point. The nail measures 23.42mm in length, 14.82mm in width, 13.12mm thick, and 4.1g. The object is covered with iron corrosion and is reddish brown in colour.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5FC86D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The object is circular in plan at the base with an oval top and is conical. At the base of the object is a circular depression with an internal diameter of 8.73mm and a depth of 1.51mm. The outer surface of the object is rough with several notches and grooves due to wear or damage. It has a mid-grey patina and is crudely made. The object weighs 92.7g. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. However the patina on this example su…
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F97F1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy bell of Post-Medieval date. The fragment is from the rim of a clapper bell. The object is curved in plan and would have been conical when complete. Circumferential striations are visible on the outer face of the object. The base is slightly rounded with each other edge terminating with a break. The breaks although slightly worn do not appear ancient. The object has a mid-green patina with the remains of tinning in places.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F892D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy uniface token of Post-Medieval date. The object is sub-circular in plan and is flat. The upper face is decorated with moulded cross-hatching while the lower face is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina and has been crudely made. 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 difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850 AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval …
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F6C24
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a large central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.43mm. The upper face is decorated with a moulded star with eight points resulting in a series of triangular cells. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a light brownish white patina and is in good condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts of Roman through to Post-Medieval date. The majority however appear are dated to the Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2A8F0B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead mount of Post-medieval date 1600 to 1800 AD. The mount is circular in plan with worn edges. A raised decorated boss is present in the centre of the upper surface. The underside is plain except for a broken central fastener, which would have anchored the mount to a harness or even furniture. The metal is a mid greyish-brown colour and is worn. Object: YORYM-58A9E3, WILT-9043F7 and BERK-C73B84 The diameter is 52mm and the weight 135.60g.
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ST HELENS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2A5AAF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible conical weight of uncertain date, probably Medieval or Post Medieval 1100 to 1600. Purpose unknown possibly related to fishing. Similar to CAM-5C5836 and SWYOR-8F3C64 The length is 24mm, the width is 28mm thickness and the weight 75.89g.
Created on: Monday 6th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 6th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ST HELENS', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-56A6D5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman copper alloy penanular finger ring in the form of a snake and dating from about AD 100-400. The hoop is sub-circular in plan and is probably smaller than originally intended having been coiled. The terminal expands to form the head of the snake, but does not appear to be complete. The other terminal is of similar form and possibly represent another head however could also be the tail. The object has been squashed inwards and is incomplete. It has a dark green patina. Examples of similar finger rings which can be found on the database are KENT-95BA94 and SWYOR-13E3D6.
Created on: Friday 26th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 26th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CD1511
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount, late medieval to post medieval in date (c AD1400-1700). The mount is sub square in plan with quatrefoil corners and an indented panel in the centre. A rivet remains through the centre of the mount. The object had a patchy dark green patina
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St Helens', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CB5152
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead figurine, medieval to post medieval in date (c AD 1200-1700). The object depicts probably Madonna holding child, draped. The back of the figurine is flat, with casting waste on the edges. Poorly finished and in poor condition.
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fir Tree', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4A0113
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-gilt dress-hook with a six-lobed pinked back plate. In each corner of the lobes is a knop. On top of the back plate is a sub hexagonal cushion and shaped with this are four domes, one positioned on each alternate lobe and one placed in the centre, two now damaged. Around the base of each dome is a filigree wire border. In each space left above the other alternate lobes are two knops radiating from the central dome. On the reverse is a transverse attachment bar, under which is a hole. This hole may have accommodated a pin that secured an additional decorative element to the fro…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FA7AC0
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pommel, probably post medieval in date (c AD1500-1850). The object is spherical and hollow, with two perforations to accommodate a blade. The sub-square perforation measures 9.82mm in diameter and the smaller circular perforation measures 5.73mm in diameter. The object is corroded and has a mid green to reddish brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crank', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F51733
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell, post medieval in date (AD1500-1850). The bell is sub-spherical in shape and consists of two cast halves welded together forming a raised median band. The upper hemisphere has two perforation holes on either side of an intact rounded suspension loop with a neatly drilled perforation hole. The lower hemisphere consists of two perforation holes joined by a linear seam which is slightly bent. The bell is plain and undecorated. The pea is still intact inside the bell. The object has a dark to mid green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F47B05
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern lead cloth seal (c AD 1800-1950). The seal is circular in plan with raised borders and the remains of a fabric stil intact between the two pieces of lead which are pressed together. One face of the seal reads 'BSC 19...', the back is blank. Probably an early 20th century bag seal. The object has a dark grey patina.
Created on: Wednesday 4th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F0A6C1
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete glass bead, probably post-medieval to modern in date (c AD1600-1900). The bead is opaque blue in colour and is circular, formed from a single tube of glass pinched together, forming a natural hole through the middle. The joining seam of the bead is thinner than the rest, measuring 0.87mm in thickness. Traces of paint/residue can be seen on the glass surface. Beads are difficult to date with certainty, but the colour and finish of this bead suggests a modern date.
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EFB224
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a glass bead, probably post-medieval to modern in date (c AD1600-1900). The bead is opaque blue in colour and is spherical with a perforation running through the middle. Only half of the bead survives. Traces of paint/residue, possibly from a thread on the edges of the perforation. Beads are difficult to date with certainty, but the colour and finish of this bead suggests a modern date.
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EF68F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin, possibly a silver siliqua of Roman date though identification is uncertain. The coin is in very poor condition and too worn to identify. May be later in date or possibly a token.
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EF2F18
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silvered pin, possibly from a buckle or brooch, probably modern in date (c AD1600-1900). The pin is in poor condition and has lost its entire original surface. The attachment end is hooked to wrap around a bar strap.
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EED5E3
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead tin fragment, possibly from a spoon or similar implement, post medieval to modern in date (c AD1600-1900). The fragment is sub-rectangular with a flat lower surface and slightly convex upper surface. The upper surface has a motif of an arrow. Both ends are snapped off and uneven. The object has a dark greyish patina.
Created on: Monday 17th June 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E00786
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Philip and Mary (AD1554-1558). Obverse depicts crowned bust of Mary left, with legend: [PHILIP Z MARIA D G REX Z] REG [INA]. Reverse depicts cross fourchee over royal shield with legend: POSUIM [US DEU] M ADIUTO NOS. Spink no 1973.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DFFA45
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hexagonal small blue glass bead, post medieval to modern in date (c AD1600-1950). The edges are cut finely forming 6 flat surfaces, joining to the top and bottom of the bead by two triangular surfaces between each flat surface. There is a circular perforation hole measuring 2.27mm in diameter. Found with record LVPL-DFE0F2.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DFE0F2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Spherical blue glass bead, probably post medieval to modern in date (c AD1600-1950). The central perforation measures 6.78mm in diameter and has a raised casting seam on the interior. The exterior of the bead is worn, particularly around the edges of the perforation and the circumference. Found with record LVPL-DFFA45.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DF2290
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman brass sestertius, possibly of Hadrian (AD117-138), Reece period 6. Obverse depicts laureate bust right. Reverse depicts firgure standing left, holding (patera?). The coin is very worn and in poor condition.
Created on: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-906253
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The object can be classified as the Ewart Park phase of metalwork. The object has been deliberately cut just above the base of the socket. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge flaring outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is almost complete. It measures 43.43mm in width and is 0.85mm thick. At the base of the socket the object measures 32.27mm in width and is 15.69mm thick. The remaining socket measures 10.41mm in depth and is oval in cross-sectio…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D4596
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete polished stone axe dating to the Neolithic period, (3500 BC - 2100 BC). The object is a pointed oval in cross-section and is oval in plan. The axe has suffered from various damage and losses particularly at the butt end which appear to be recent. The butt end measures 49.77mm in width and is 3.58mm thick. The cutting edge is almost complete and measures 1.62mm in thickness. The stone is a mottled light brown and grey smooth stone.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7B3802
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable nut cracker dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of one arm of a nut cracker. Each end terminates with a break. The top of the arm is circular in cross-section. The arm then flattens forming a D-shaped cross-section. Two ridges decorate the outer face of the object. The crushing box and opposite arm are missing. The object has a mid green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-13B641
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lace tag of probable Late Medieval to post-Medieval date. The tag is made from a sheet of metal rolled into a cylinder, the diameter decreasing slightly from top to bottom. Each end of the object is open. Towards the narrow end of the object is a semi-circular nick through one side of the rolled sheet. The object has a mid-green patina. The lace tag would secure the lace along its length, with the folded edges gripping the lace.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-123622
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper probably dating to the Neolithic period, (3500-2100BC). The object is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. Five flakes have been removed from the dorsal (upper) face and the edges of the scraper has been retouched. Several areas of ripples can be seen on the ventral (lower) face where flakes have been removed. The implement is made from a translucent brown flint with some white cortex remaining at one edge.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-122342
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy thimble dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular in plan is domed at the top. The thimble is covered with irregular pits. The base of the object has been damaged at one side. The object has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The domed crown and irregular pits date the object from the Medieval to the Tudor period, p48 Cuddeford, (1994).
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Saturday 13th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-121036
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle dating to the Medieval period. The object is a single looped D-shaped buckle. The strap bar is narrowed and offset. The frame is decorated with a single barrel moulding. The buckle plate remains attached to the strap bar and consists of a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded over and a notch cut to house the pin. The pin is missing. The plate is secured with a single rivet at the terminal end which measures 4.52mm in diameter. The patina is mostly missing apart from a couple of small patches where it is mid-brown. The remains of gilding can be …
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-120043
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 2.76mm in diameter. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p28-29. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-11F566
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 1.91mm in diameter. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p28-29. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-11E777
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 2.36mm in diameter. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p28-29. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-11D8D6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 2.82mm in diameter. The button is decorated with six openwork cells on each face. Two sets of cells on the rear of the object have been damaged and now form one opening. The object has a mid brown patina and can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century. A similar example can be found in Bailey, (2004), p23, fig 7.1.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Saturday 13th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-11B172
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy tombac pimple button probably dating to the 17th century. The object is circular in plan and conical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. The attachment loop has broken away from the lower surface. The outer surface of the object has been silvered or tinned. The object has a mid-grey patina. Similar examples can be found in Bailey (2004), p35.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B46845
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Philip and Mary, (AD1554-1558). Obverse: PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA; crowned bust of Mary left. Reverse: POSVIMVS DEVM ADIVTO NOS; cross fourchee over royal shield. IM: Lis North no. 1973.
Created on: Friday 14th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F43DB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy steelyard weight probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is oval in plan and cross-section. The object tapers towards the top which is circular in cross-section. The sides of the object are rounded and each face is flat. An integral attachment loop which is pierced projects from the top of the object. The base of the object is curved and it is likely that it would have been suspended during use. The remains of gilding can be seen on each face of the object. The object weighs 34.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9A90F7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal. The object is oval in plan and flat with a sub-rectangular projecting tab at the top which would have attached to the opposite disc. The object is stamped with a lozenge divided into four segments. The upper and lower segments appear to have worn flowers within them, while to the right is a harp and to the left a lion. The object has a mid white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9A7C76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable sestertius of Antoninus Pius. Obverse: worn. Reverse: worn.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-789F58
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece strap end dating to the Medieval period. The object is tongue shaped in plan and consists of two sheets of copper alloy held together by a rivet at each end. Each rivet remains in-situ. There is no evidence of a side strip. The object is undecorated and has a smooth mid-green patina. A small fragment of possible leather remains between the two sheets.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7871A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is a bar with a central and terminal lobes. The object is D-shaped in cross-section. Each terminal lobe is perforated but only one retains the rivet for attachment. The central lobe has been decorated with four transverse grooves. Each ridge between the grooves is decorated with shallow vertical grooves. The object has a dark greenish brown patina. This form of belt mount was very popular in the medieval period and was in use from at least 1150-1450 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Prit…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-37DCA6
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy developed flat axe of dating from the Early to Middle Bronze Age. The axe is a narrow butted flat axe with a median bevel / proto stop ridge 52.70mm from the butt end. It has straight sides, a rounded butt and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is crescentric in plan and measures 1.68mm thick. The point before the prepared cutting edge measures 9.86mm thick. The butt is 17.68mm wide and 1.29mm thick, and the width at the median bevel / proto stop ridge is 26.96mm. The tips of the crescent shaped blade have been damaged through …
Created on: Monday 28th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B83EF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Threepence of Charles II, (1660-85). Obverse: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA; crowned bust right Reverse: 1679. MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned three interlinked Cs
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-529C33
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy possible blade probably dating to the Bronze Age. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. The object narrows from the centre of the object towards each edge. The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. Each edge is broken and worn.
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0073A0Z
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET REGINA; crowned bust left, rose behind. Reverse: POSVI DEV [ADIVTOREM MEV]; long cross fourchee on square shield, 15[ ] above shield. IM: Sword, (1580-1581AD). Second Issue. North no: 1997 1582AD.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-004154
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold half noble of Henry IV, (1399-1413). Obverse: HENRIC[DI GRA REX ANGL Z F]RANC [D]N[S HIB Z AQ]; King standing facing in a ship, crowned an wearing armour. Holding a sword and shield quartered with the arms of England and France. Reverse: [DOMINE NE IN] FVRORE TVO ARGVAS [ME]; floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb and an ornamented compartment in the center. In each angle, a lion passant, guardant, with a crown above. All within a tressure of eight arches. Trefoil in fourth quarter of reverse. Light coinage, (1412-1413). North no: 1356.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D64EC3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spur buckle dating from c.1250-1400. The buckle is oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with an integral buckle plate. The buckle frame has a notched lip where the pin rests. Either end of the strap bar is decorated with a lobed knop. A cast copper alloy pin remains looped around the strap bar. Below the perforation for the pin the buckle plate is narrowed with a double transverse ridge at each end. The plate rises in the centre and is semi-oval in cross-section. Beyond the lower ridge the plate flattens and expands to from a lozenge shaped from which projects…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D61908
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. It has a large central circular perforation. The object is undecorated and has a dark brownish grey patina. 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.1066-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D609B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trade weight dating to the Post-Medieval period. The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. The object is stamped with a large irregular central stamp or three merging stamps to the side of which two stars are stamped. It measures 31.68mm in diameter, is 5.54 thick and weighs 27.7g, 0.977088oz. It was probably originally a one ounce weight and due to abrasion, has lost some mass. Weights of this style are normally 16th to 18th Centuries in dating. The object has a dark green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D5DA52
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trade weight dating to the Post-Medieval period. The weight is circular with a wide raised rim on the top. The object is stamped possibly with an ewer and two other stamps which are unclear. It measures 23.26mm in diameter, is 4.68mm thick and weighs 13.1g, 0.462088oz. It was probably originally a half ounce weight and due to abrasion, has lost some mass. Weights of this style are normally 16th to 18th Centuries in dating. The object has a dark green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D5AD58
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount. The object consists of a lozenge-shaped body, each end of which expands to form a stylised fleur-de-lis. This is formed at each end from an oval pierced with two circular holes; projecting from the centre of each oval is a triangular knop which terminates with a rounded point. The central lozenge is decorated with a single incised groove which borders the object. On the hollowed reverse of the object are two sub-rectangular spikes for attachment. The object has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. Compare CORN-169AA4, which is dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D56392
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The body of the object is one half of a sphere the other half of which is missing. It is circular in plan and has a central circular hole. Around the central hole are four sub-rectangular holes one of which contains an 'arm'. The remaining three holes would have also held an 'arm'. The arm is rectangular in cross-section at the point of contact with the main body and narrows and becomes circular in section, terminating in a ball. The ball is faceted and has a rounded knop in the centre. It measures 7.3…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D507A2
Object type: COSMETIC SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy cosmetic implement probably dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). The object consists of a sheet of copper alloy which flares out at either end. The object is incomplete. The object has been bent almost in half and has some modern damage also. On the rear of the object is a shallow central groove running the length of the object. It has a mid-green patina and shows signs of corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D4E0D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped rectangular buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and oval in cross-section. It curves slightly in profile. The outer edge of one loop widens and is at a slight angle. The object is undecorated and the pin is missing. It has a dark brown patina. Similar examples have been dated from c.1570-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D4C567
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Mary, (1553-1554). Obverse: MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA; crowned bust left. Reverse: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA; long cross fourchee over royal shield. IM: Pomegranate. North no. 1960.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D4B1E6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible button of uncertain date. The object appears to be a button or possibly a coin which has been folded in half and melted. The raised and flattened loop on one face may have been for attachment. On each face is a pattern which is too worn and damaged to identify. The object has been silvered or tinned.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.