Record ID: WREX-7EEB3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn and incomplete silver coin, probably an early Roman denarius, dating late-1st to early-3rd century AD.  Possible Flavian type bust on the obverse with an unclear reverse. No legends are visible or legible. Measurements: diameter: 15.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.0g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-83E20A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in form with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 8.9mm. It has a flat base and raised design to the face. The raised decoration amounts to at least half of the width of the object and presents as four lines surrounding the perforation in a square; the four lines cross each other at the corners. An additional traverse line cuts through the centre of each of the main lines. The base is undecorated and the object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-83C494
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised designed of eight equally spaced traverse lines with a single pellet between each pair of lines. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.3mm; width 6.7mm; weight 20.89g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable co…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DCD875
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the early Bronze Age (c.2400-1500 BC). This arrowhead has been knapped from a dark brown piece of flint and there is no cortex remaining. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan with sharp point and is lentoid in cross section. It is broadly symmetrical in shape, with two notches chipped into the base of the flint to separate the barbs and the tang, both barbs are small and blunt. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been precisely retouched to create sharp edges. The object is bifacially worked sh…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B0AED4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1565. Initial mark: Pheon. Cf. North Vol II, p.135 no.1998. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head; ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA  Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield, date above shield; POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Created on: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B09FC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post medieval groat of Mary I issued under Philip and Mary dating to 1554-8. Privy mark: Lis. Mint of London. North no.1973. Obverse: Crowned bust of Mary left. Legend: PHILIP ET MARIA D G [REX] ET REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over royal shield. Legend: POSVIMVS [DE]VM ADIVTO NOS
Created on: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AAC87F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white metal finger ring of uncertain date. The penannualr hoop of a white metal material terminates with rounded ends. The bezel consists of a circular disc, possibly of resin, which tapers up at the sides. Set into the resin like material is a white metal coin of Hiberno-Manx style.  The obverse of the coin depicts a draped bust facing left with four pellets, or a pelleted cross behind the neck and one pelelt in the right field. The obverse legend reads ::IIIIIIIIII::DIIIIIC   The reverse of the coin is not visible.  pXRF analysis showed a main peak …
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uncertain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D96650
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman Gaulish Samian ware dating to c.AD 100-400. The fragment is a body piece with very worn edges. The exterior is decorated with a moulded design; the design is worn but appears to depict a seated individual with a rearing horse behind. It is fired using a bright pink / orange fabric and has a bright orange / red slip. It is otherwise undecorated and has worn edges. Dimensions: Length 45.02mm; width 49.72mm; thickness 7.11mm; weight 21.88g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D959AE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman Gaulish Samian ware dating to c.AD 100-400. The fragment is a rim piece with body, with a small portion of the base; this presents to object to have been a shallow dish. It is fired using a bright pink / orange fabric and has a bright orange / red slip. It is otherwise undecorated and has worn edges. Dimensions: Length 55.96mm; width 48.52mm; thickness 8.97mm; weight 23.35g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D94533
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a body fragment with worn edges. The exterior is decorated with an incised cross hatching design, typical of black burnished ware ceramics. Dimensions: Length 60.73mm; width 46.9mm; thickness 6.86mm; weight 21.43g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.