Record ID: LVPL-72D013
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Bronze Age palstave axe, it has broken just after the septum reaches the blade. All the edges are worn so the break must have occurred in antiquity. The axe has a tear drop-shaped side view, it is flattest at the butt end. The flange is 8mm deep. Along the side of the flange a faint casting seam can be seen. The butt is rounded.
Created on: Monday 6th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-8D09F4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular disc of stone which is carved on both sides and which is perforated at the edge. The object has a diameter of 57.1mm and is 22.3mm thick. The object’s date and function has not been identified. The stone is fine-grained micaceous sandstone (Stewart Ogilvy pers. comm.). It was found in North Wales about twenty five years ago. Both faces have a rounded channel carved into them. On both faces the channel starts at the hole which is drilled through the disc from the upper to the lower face. The channel then traces the edge of the disc, always at an equal distance to the edge, …
Created on: Friday 19th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Wales', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CPAT-CB4323
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman coin with extensive wear and degradation of the identifiable marks. The obverse has a portrait head not dissimilar to Severus Alexander (AD222 – AD235) and the size would indicate that it is a Sestertius. The reverse has a standing figure, possibly Ceres with the initials SC to either side. The coin has the appearance and style of a counterfeit of the period.
Created on: Monday 22nd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: GAT-53CD22
Object type: ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic Graig Lwyd roughout found eroding out of a bank. It has been bifacially-worked and has well-defined flake removals. However, it has been subject to erosion for some time and as such all edges are smooth. This axe is unusually big. It has a dark grey patina, particularly on one face. The remainder of the object has a mottled grey/orange/brown appearance.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: GAT-53EBD7
Object type: ROUGHOUT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic Graig Lwyd roughout found eroding out of a bank. It has been bifacially-worked and has well-defined flake removals. However, it has been subject to erosion for some time and as such all edges are smooth The axe has a prominent butt. A dark greyish-brown patina has built up on parts of the object and contrasts with the light brownish-grey colour of the stone.
Created on: Monday 9th March 2009
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: WMID-27E005
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver annular buckle of Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1340).
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: GAT-0921C3
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Denuded copper alloy unlooped palstave in two fragments, found some years ago in the top of a mound (GAT PRN 26156) at the above NGR whilst using a metal detector. The palstave has a flaring blade, although the cutting edge is no longer present and one tip is missing. The rounded stop-ridge is well-defined and a clear individual mid-rib runs from the stop-ridge towards the cutting edge of the blade (the terminus of the rib is unclear due to surface corrosion). Both features are extant on either side of the palstave, but are heavily eroded on one face only. The butt has also suffer…
Created on: Monday 28th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: GAT-096EB4
Object type: CHAPE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper Alloy chape with ribbed foot and embossed decoration found some years ago in the top of a mound (GAT PRN 26156) at the above NGR whilst using a metal detector. The object has been made from a minimum of two pieces: an embossed sheet, folded around to form a flattened, hollow cone; and a domed and ribbed solid knob, attached to the narrowest part of the cone. The seams are visible on the reverse although it is unclear whether they were soldered together. The surface is much-corroded and although a patina remains on some sections, the higher relief sections of decoration have …
Created on: Monday 28th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: GAT-1FBB65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman coin (follis?) of the House of Constantine found in the front garden of a house at the above NGR a number of years ago - probably re-deposited. Obverse: Right-facing portrait, likely to be Constantine or one of his children. The bust may be wearing a laureate crown, although this is not very distinct and alternatively it is possible that the bust may be veiled, depicting Constantine in death. The legend is not legible. Reverse: Two soldiers holding one standard. The visible element of the legend - ITVS - is likely to form part of GLORIA EXERTITVS. The reverse was struck too…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: LVPL-40A825
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Hod Hill brooch dating to the Roman period. The brooch is hinged and has a small flat head. The bow is rectangular in cross-section and is decorated with a raised median band. The median band is decorated with small horizontal grooves. There is a deep vertical groove either side of the ridge. A side knop projects from the centre of the brooch and is decorated with a vertical ridge and groove. On the opposite side are the remains of another knop. The bow steps inwards below the end of the median band and tapers towards the foot. The lower part of the object is undecor…
Created on: Thursday 12th August 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Abergele', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GAT-CDCE83
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ring which appears to be cut from sheet metal rather than cast. The band is quite narrow 2.15mm and 1.63mm thick, it widens to form a decorative shield shape 8.34mm long by 8.00mm wide. The bezel is oriented with its long side parallel to the band and is also 1.63mm thick. There is no design apparent on the bezel though there is a very slight raised lip 4.45mm long running from the bezel and along one edge of the band on one side only. In plan the ring is fairly circular though somewhat flattened on the bezel side. Opposite the bezel the band appears to be soldered. Maxim…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: GAT-D6FCB5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy ring comprising a rectangular sheet metal bezel oriented vertically and rounded at top and bottom ends. The bezel is concave on the inside and convex on the outside. Attached to the outer face is a copper alloy plate of the bust of a man in relief. The figure is possibly bearded and wearing some sort of headdress with a distinctive vertical projection from the top of the head, possibly a top knot? From some angles the figure may be interpreted as oriental. Attached to the back of the bezel by solder is an open backed hoop formed by two square sectioned wires tightly wrapp…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
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Record ID: CPAT-DF2E22
Object type: POWDER FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag-shaped powder flask with raised decoration in central tear-drop shaped panel.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2011
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Record ID: GAT-9006E0
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small looped copper alloy palstave with a plain blade, curved cutting edge and pronounced square stop-ridge. This example was found using a metal detector. The palstave is complete, although it has been eroded around the edges, and the full extent of the cutting edge has worn away. Patches of the original surface remain, although the majority of this appears to have flaked away, leaving a more rough-textured surface c. 1mm below. The patina is largely greenish in colour, although the remaining sections of original surface have a more brownish tinge. The current appearance of the …
Created on: Tuesday 25th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-D39DC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Wirral type bow brooch, dating to the late 1st- 2nd century AD. The brooch is mostly complete. The pin is missing as is the very base of the foot and some of the catchplate. The pin was hinged, with the axis inside enclosed wings. The head is stepped and would have had a headloop although this has broken just at the base of the loop. The top and bottom step are decorated by vertical lines, the 2 in between are plain. The upper half of the bow has a panel which is split into 3 longitudinal strip which would have contained alternate squares of coloured enamel. Very lit…
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-EB1A33
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Welsh Treasure Find- no number yet Silver pin from a Medieval annular brooch
Created on: Thursday 29th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-92BA38
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy circular hilt plate from the late Medieval period. It is slightly concave and has a triangular perforation in the centre. It is an hilt plate for a whittle tang knife. A similar exaple can be seen in the Norwich excavation report, p127/8 (1993).
Created on: Wednesday 18th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-F93B22
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper-alloy belt hanger of suggested late medieval date. Several examples of this category of artefact are recorded on the PAS datbase - see, for example, NMS-1EEA45, NMS-D99313 and IOW-7A0A93. There is also an unprovenanced example in the London Museum collection. It is suggested that they may have served to suspend a sword from a belt. The part which remains is the top of the piece. It is an up-turned L shape and is a heavily stylised zoomorphic head, which has a pronounced nose, deeply-grooved mouth and a flat underside. On the top of the head there are some raised l…
Created on: Monday 23rd June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-A4F407
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, Valens. probably minted in Lyon, 364-375 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-A50BC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, c.330-340. poorly struck
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
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