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.