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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-9494B3
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small blue glass bead dating from the late Iron Age to the Roman period. It is a medium sized generic bead. This type is particularly common in the late Iron Age and the Roman Period. Some are also known on early Anglo-Saxon necklaces. The bead is sub-spherical in plan with flattened ends and a central hole. The surface of the object has been chipped and scratched. The bead contains small white inclusions.The internal diameter of the perforation measures 3.45mm. This type of bead can be classified as Guido Group 6 IVb (Guido 1978, 155ff.). Guido lists a parallel from Wilderspool. Gui…
Created on: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billinge', 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-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-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-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-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-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-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.