Record ID: LVPL-1DB33C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy zoomorphic terminal in the form of a dog or wolf's head. The terminal is likely from a whistle. The animal has an elongated snout the end of which is rounded and a clenched jaw. Behind the front teeth a perforation runs through the mouth to the opposite side. The eyes, on each side of the head, are rounded pellets with ridged brows above. The ears are sub-rectangular and flattened against the side of the head. Behind the head is a raised sub-rectangular sectioned collar. The collar is decorated with a series of pits or 'studs'. From behind the collar the …
Created on: Friday 21st July 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bramhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DBF285
Object type: WHEEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy wheel, probably post medieval in date (c.AD 1700-1900). The object is circular with flat sides and the remains of four equidistantly positioned spokes that would have connected into the centre, forming a cross. The spokes are now missing with just the stubs of three and most of a fourth visible. As the spokes are missing, it is impossible to know whether the object attached to another in order to function as a wheel. It is nevertheless possible that it functioned as part of a toy carriage or wheeled cannon. For comparative examples, see: NLM-B563BC and ES…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-63BCA3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight of uncertain date. It is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The object is of uneven thickness and the outer edges have been pressed inwards. Both the upper and lower surfaces are uneven and worn. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period. It is yellowish-white in colour and has been crudely made.
Created on: Monday 14th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th June 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mellor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL1198
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Published
Home made lead weight. Roughly conical with integral suspension loop formed by piercing the apex.
Created on: Monday 20th March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREATER MANCHESTER ROMILEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-071440
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating lines or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context d…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0747D5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating lines or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context d…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-0755E3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating lines or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context d…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-076CB5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl, dating from the medieval period, that is c. AD1200-1500. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating lines or zig-zag ribs. They have been found in ploughsoil over the site of Roman buildings, and in an excavated context d…
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bredbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7AB532
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Post-medieval trader's weight from the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685). The weight is cup-shaped (a disc with a raised rim) and has three symbols stamped into the face; a crowned C at 11 o'clock (C for Charles) which may suggest the weight was checked during the reign of Charles I (1625-1649) or Charles II (1660-1685), a sword at 1 o'clock (for St Paul's and the City of London), and a ewer at 5 o'clock (for the London Founder's Company who had a Royal charter to verify trade weights). When made the mass may have been refined through f…
Created on: Thursday 14th January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheadle Hulme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D84F23
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded lead-alloy strip of uncertain date. The strip has a rectangular section and has been folded several times along its length. Crimping marks are visible on the outside surface. The metal has a darkish patina, more metallic in places where the surface has been worn. Rolled and folded lead strips have been used as Roman curse tablets. However, compared to others in the database (e.g. YORKM-E10746, NLM-92F452) this piece is smaller and has been deliberately more tightly folded. This suggests that it is probably some kind of lead weight or ingot.
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-190A91
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roughly cast decorated lead alloy, possible paper weight of the post-medieval to modern period (1700-1900). The object is relatively flat with a moulded decoration on the face. The overall design appears to be an abstract image of a basket of fruit or bouquet of flowers. The design features a rounded base that is cinched at the waist by a band and curves up into an opened ruffled design. From this base streams six possible stems that terminate at a convexed band. Above the band are a series of pellets of various sizes that may represent rounded fruit or flower heads. These rounded …
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brinnington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6F6019
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably lead weight of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1100-1800). The object is broadly diamond shape in plan but has a break at one end. The other three points are rounded. The upper point has a single circular perforation, likely so it could be attached for weighing. The object has a cream patina and is undecorated.  Similar examples on the database include LIN-38F0DB and YORYM-A6A810. Dimensions: Length 35.5mm, Width 24.9mm, Thickness 1.8mm, Weight 7.87g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9026EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1780-1820). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. There are two incised concentric circle in the centre. At 12 o'clock is a crowned GR. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.1mm; thickness 6.3mm; weight 25.65g Biggs (1992: 54) comments that the crowned initials GR are from a provincial weight and indicate the place in which they were made or verified and these initials are used wid…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-900A76
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1830-1832). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. There are two incised concentric circle in the centre. At 12 o'clock is a crowned WR for William IV. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.8mm; thickness 5.6mm; weight 23.53g Biggs (1992: 56) comments that the crowned initials WR are for William IV due to a continuation of style from George III.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-8FE803
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1900). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. In the centre of the face is the number 2, to indicate a weight of 2oz. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a dark green / brown patina. Dimensions: Diameter 35.8mm; thickness 8.7mm; weight 54.11g The weight is just short of 2oz (56g), this is likely due to wear and decay.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-903544
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete small copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1850). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. In the centre is a cypher however the details are too worn. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 21.6mm; thickness 5.8mm; weight 12.84g
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-5CDE88
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete small copper alloy trade weight dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1850). The weight is circular in shape with a raised rim and recessed centre. The bottom of the weight has a central circular recess. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.4mm; thickness 5.7mm; weight 12.21g
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-5D6223
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight of uncertain date. The object comprises a spherical body with an integral cast loop at its apex. The weight is unusual as it has a spherical body and is not likely to be shot due to the cast loop. A similar example on the database is CORN-348081, however, this example has a flat base with a cavity, and the apex is pointed. Dimensions: Length 23.1mm, Diameter 18.8mm, Weight 41.40g.
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-904BD3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy figurine of probable Romano-British or possibly later Iron Age date. The figurine is in the form of a bull and appears to have originally formed one component of a larger artefact, possibly as a decorative mount for a vessel or similar object. The animal is in a recumbent position, with its head slightly turned to one side. The head is angular and has ears that project sideways and horns curving upwards which are incomplete. The eyes are incised and lentoid in shape. Small depressions indicate nostrils and the animal has a horizontal groove forming the mouth. …
Created on: Wednesday 30th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E4C35
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy of uncertain date and function. The object is in the form of a fish and flat however it is unclear if the object is complete or if each end terminates with an ancient break. Each end is slightly bent and sharp. There are no rivets or forms of attachment visible. The outer face is possibly decorated with punched annulets however pitted corrosion obscures the detail. Traces of gilding are visible on each face. The object has a dark brown patina.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.