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-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.

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: 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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL1755
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
Very worn surface; tapering bow, plano convex in section; catchplate missing; steeply curving, hollow backed head with traces of semi-circular mouldings to either side; one of the semi-cylindrical wings is missing the other is much denuded. Remnant of rearward projecting lug or hook on the top of the head.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2001
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', 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: FABM-7498E3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy as of Gordian III, AD 238-244. Copper alloy coins of such a late date are fairly unusual as UK finds.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Haydock area', 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-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-D48DD6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy figurine dating to the Roman period. The figure is cast in one piece and is relatively crude in both shape and design. It is broadly sub-rectangular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section with the reverse being almost flat. The figure is worn and has an exaggerated phallus. The arms of the figure are clasped together in front of the chest. The face is worn with no visible features and the eyes appear to be covered by a wide band. One foot is rounded while the other is incomplete. The form of depiction of the male genitals and the posture of the arms make it very probab…
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-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-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-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.

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Record ID: LVPL193
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated with raised radiating lines with dots between on both sides.
Created on: Monday 20th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'MERSEYSIDE BILLINGE CHAPEL END', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ECA2D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Elizabeth I shilling
Created on: Monday 19th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL1983
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
Charles II copper farthing
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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-7E8673
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy harness boss dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object is circular in plan, thick and flat. The object has foliate relief decoration surrounding a central roundel.Most of the outer edge of the object is missing. The remains of one iron rivet can be seen on the reverse of the object. The object has a dark grey patina. It is likely to dates from the eighteenth century. Similar examples which can be found on the database are SF6788 and SWYOR-937753. Similar examples can be seen in Bailey's "Detector Finds" (1999).
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleston', 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.