Record ID: LVPL-75EA85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. Dimensions: Diameter 13.8mm, Weight 1.36g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75E2CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. Dimensions: Diameter 13.5mm, Weight 1.03g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75C72A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman bow and fantail brooch, date ing from about AD 75 - 175. It fits into Mackreth (2011) Trumpet derivative, Hinged Type 4.1bx (page 127, plate 86). The brooch is now folded over so that the foot touches the head.  It has a large triangular fantail foot mostly filled with opaque brick red enamel.  In the centre of the panel is a central raised copper alloy design of an upward facing dome with two internal feet. On the back of the foot there is a catch plate.  The top of the foot is attached to a circular pa…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-608FAB
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cast strap end of medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). Cast broad tongue-shaped strap end that is flat and undecorated on both faces. The tip projects slightly and is rectangular in plan. There is an attachment hole at the butt or inner end and a rivet on each side of this. The object is undecorated on both faces and has a green patina.  Dimensions: Length: 26.6mm, Width: 10.0mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 2.34g Similar examples are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991: 142)
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4BF606
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm, Thickness 6.9mm, Weight 28.50g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-48C745
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy buckle of medieval date (c.AD 1250-1400). The single loop spur buckle has an integral plate and oval, notched frame with three iron rivets. Both faces lack decoration, while the obverse is convex, and reverse is flat. The pin is missing, and the object has a green and brown patina. Dimensions: Length 43.9m, Width 17.6mm, Thickness 3.9mm, Weight 5.59g. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead’s buckles (2003, p. 33).
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-357057
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy radiate of Roman date (AD 260-296). Ruler and mint uncertain due to wear. Dimensions: Diameter 19.4mm, Weight 2.75g
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B7B90E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy weight of medieval date (1200-1350). The weight is roughly conical in shape with a rounded base and flattened apex from which the suspension loop projects (rectangular in cross-section and an inverted V in shape). The inside of the loop is slightly elongated where is has been worn through suspension. Below the apex are two concentric grooves. Measurements: Length 18.6mm, Diameter 15.8mm, Weight 16.03g. Discussion: Similarly-shaped steelyard weights from the medieval period are often decorated with shields, oft that of Richard, Earl of Cornwall (Ward-Perkin…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F955F2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II  dating to the period AD 348 to 350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting the Emperor in a galley holding a standard and a phoenix on a globe. Mint illegible. RIC VIII, p. 219, No. 212. Measurements: Diameter 22.2mm, Weight 6.10g
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F5618A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman barbarous radiate copying an uncertain emperor dating to AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type worn and unclear. Mint uncertain. The coin has a thin oval shape possibly due to wear. It has a light green and brown patina with one area of orange suggesting iron corrosion. 
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-5CFA75
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman coppery alloy coin as of Vespasian, dating to AD 69-79. The reverse features and Eagle stood on globe, SC. The obverse has the bust of Vespasian facing right, the legend reads [IMP CAESAR V]ES[PASIAN AVG COS III].  Mint unclear. Dimensions: Diameter 29.5mm, Thickness 2.5mm, Weight 8.91g
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DF2327
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400).  The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval) and has worn faces. The die presents a central motif of an incised traverse line with a rounded 'w', possibly an omega 'ω'. Surrounding the central motif is a worn inscription that reads: + SI WALT [...] IKA [...]. The object has a rough light grey patina. To the reverse is a raised rib through the centre with an incomplete loop at the top. Dimensions: Length 32.7mm; width 22.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 17.94g
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DC3FD0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle frame dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1350-1650). The buckle is a 'spectacle' buckle that has a frame of two oval loops which form an overall figure of 8. It is D-shaped in section and has a moulded decorative frame. Only one loop survives, the other loop and pin are missing. Dimensions: Length 11.7mm; width 13.8mm; thickness 0.7mm; weight 0.38g Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 52-4) and are noted as dating from the 14th-17th centuries.
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-CCE831
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy early medieval strap end, dating to c.AD 800-920. Of Thomas Class B Type 1, characterised by a zoomorphic terminal and transverse grooving. The strap end is sub-rectangular in shape, the terminal end is straight with a crescentic moulding on either side to indicate the zoomorphic snout. At the opposite attachment end, the strap end flares slightly and cuts in the centre to create two lobed end with an attachment perforation in the centre of each. This end of the object is split into two plate to accommodate for attaching to a strap. The upper face of …
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-42D454
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy pipe tamper dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object consists of a cylindrical shaft that is broken at one end. The shaft is divided into segments by two circular collars in the middle and a third torwards the terminal. The segments between the collars thicken towards the centre and slightly narrow at the collars. The shaft terminal is in the form of a hammerhead; it is sub-rectangular in shape with a slightly wedged butt and rounded hitting face. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 55.7mm; head length 17.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-41E0F4
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy coin weight for a Spur Ryal of James I, third coinage dating AD 1606-1625. The object is square with bevelled edges and decorated on both faces. The obverse depicts a XV.s with a crown above. In the top left corner is a stamped crowned I for James I. The reverse depicts a sun symbol resembling a spur rowel at the centre, with a circle of lis and lions within a scalloped border, all within a circular beaded border. The faces are worn and the object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 17.23mm; width 17.47mm; thickness 2.74mm; weight 5.7g See W…
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-48F724
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight probably dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The weight in plan-convex in form with a large central perforation measuring 10.76mm in diameter. The top is decorated with seven integral rectangular strips that have been folded down towards the central aperture. The rest of the body and base are iundecorated. The object has a white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.18mm; thickness 14mm; weight 51.34g
Created on: Friday 18th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-61E1DF
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete cast copper alloy palstave axehead with possible side loop of middle to late Bronze Age date from the period c.1050-950 BC. The blade of the palstave is sub-oval or tongue shaped in plan. The cutting edge measures 26.39mm in width and is 5.2mm thick. The cutting edge is blunt and damaged. In profile the blade is sub-rectangular and narrow slightly before the stop ridge. Below the stop ridge where ribs might be expected is no visible decoration. The surface of the opposite face is 'clean' and shows no indications of decoration. The rear part of the …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-5FC8E8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800) The surviving fragment consists a single disc (disc 1) of a two or four-part cloth seal, with an integral rivet projecting from the reverse. The disc is stamped with a design featuring boxed lines. The face is too worn to fully determine the features. The reverse face and rivet are undecorated. The object has a cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.61mm; thickness 3.4mm; weight 4g
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-508C0C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy mount in the form of an 8 pointed star dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The mount is flat and presents 8 points radiating from the centre. The points are all roughly the same size and positioned at equal distances. The reverse presents two incomplete integral lugs that are circular in section and bent in opposing directions. The object is undecorated and has a light green patina. Dimensions: Length 23.46mm; width 22.62mm thickness 2.84mm; weight 4.79g A similar shaped mount is illustrated in Read (2001: 38) see no.338 w…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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