Record ID: LVPL-774054
Object type: PEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nib from a Post-Medieval pen, probably 15/16th century in date. It is incomplete, and slightly bent. It has a Y shaped cross section with 3 ribs, one of these has broken. This point would have led to a thin handle. A more complete example has been recorded on the database as DOR-173638.
Created on: Friday 9th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-169CC6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy phallic figurine probably dating to the Roman period. The figure is very roughly cast and is very stylised with simple circular indented eyes with eyebrows, virtually no nose and an indented line for a mouth.. The figure has a flat stomach and the upper body appears to have the remains of a tunic with damage to the hem and the lower half is naked with a very exaggerated erect phallus. The figure is 60cm long, 40cm wide and the weight is 93.7g. The figure has similarities with LEIC-C96B33 although it is much larger.
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEYWOOD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E564F0
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy medal celebrating marriage dating from the post-medieval period, i.e. the 17th century or, more likely, later as it could be a British copy of the earlier German marriage medal dating from the 17th century (see blow). The inscription reads VNANIMI VIGEANT CORPORA JVNCTA FIDE and while the reverse bears a geometric/floral design the obverse bears a male (right) and female (left) head in one body. There is a cupid on either side of the body, holding one end of a banner and the one one the left looks as if he is also holding a horse shoe, possibly as sign for good luck/fo…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hollingworth Lake Reservoir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5EF210
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shield of France Jetton dammaged on one side. Possibly representing Charles the VI 1380-1422. Obverse: Shield of France within a granulated circle bearing three lis. [AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA]. Reverse: Double stranded arcuate cross fleuretty with central motif, probably a rosette. Similar to examples in Mitchiner, M. 1988. Jetons, Medalets & Tokens. The Medieval Period. Volume One. London: B A Seaby Ltd., p.224-231
Created on: Monday 13th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEYWOOD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-018000
Object type: SCULPTURE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An inscribed stone dating to the Early-Medieval period. The stone is sub-trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It is incomplete, the edges are worn and it now has a greyish white patina. The current extremity measurements of the stone are 15.5 cm (height), 23 cm (length) and 7 cm (thickness). Three faces survive, all in abraded and damaged form. One face carries an inscription written in Latin lettering. To the right of the inscription is an incised line forming a border. At the top left corner is another possible horizontal border. Most of the left face of the stone h…
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01F601
Object type: SCULPTURE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a sculpture dating to the Early Medieval period. The top of the stone is rounded and although worn appears to be an original face. The base however is broken. The base is irregular and has not been exposed to much weathering suggesting that it was protected within a structure or the ground while the top remained exposed. The fragment measures 18.5 cm in width, 7.0 cm in length and 5.7 > 2 cm in depth. A decorated stone fragment dating to the Early-Medieval period. The stone is a pointed oval in plan and is rectangular in cross-section. The stone is carved in rel…
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Last updated: Monday 25th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7A80D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver threepence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Obv: Crowned bust left; [ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA] Rev: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing legend with 1568 above; [POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV]
Created on: Friday 28th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rochdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7AE131
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy token of Rochdale dating to the Post-Medieval period. Obv: W H Rev: ROCHDALE GN (ENWOOBAY)
Created on: Friday 28th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rochdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-48A638
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Narrow-butted Bronze Age flat axe in corroded condition.
Created on: Monday 6th December 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9CFD02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a Post Medieval copper alloy foot, possibly from a vessel or item of kitchenware. Its surface is uneven and undecorated. Possible date range from c1500 to c1900 AD. The length is 21.77mm, width 18.5mm, thickness 5.28mm, and the weight 3.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D02E8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Post Medieval copper alloy foot, possibly from a something akin to a fire dog, vessel, or piece of furniture. It appears to be a form of debased 'ball & claw'. The foot retains remnants of a black patina, possibly from sooting or carbon deposit. Possible date range from c1500 to c1900 AD. The length is 53.19mm, width 17.74mm, thickness 18.15mm, and the weight 15.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D61E9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead or lead alloy pistol shot dating from c1600 to c1850 AD. The shot has a slight depression on one facet, probably from impact with something soft. There is no casting sprue or seam & the ball has a light white patina indicating a high lead content. The diameter is 12.79mm, and weight 11.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D6835
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy hooked object of unknown use, probably post medieval (c1500 to c1800 AD) and probably a component of a larger object. It is now in three pieces. The leaf shaped hook & the shank decorated with a simple interlace motif, which though broken in two, survives in its full length. The decorated face is toward the inside & the single discernable attachment point is on the 'leaf'. There are remains of a rivet & iron concretion on the 'leaf' bit. The attachment seems too light weight for any kind hook & if used as such the decoration would be largely unseen. The 'leaf' may have be…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8938E3
Object type: CORE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A chert core of probable later Neolithic or Bronze Age date, about 3300 BC - 1000 BC. It is formed on dark grey opaque chert. It is discoidal with multiple platforms and many different striking angles. The product was probable small flakes. The core is 31.4mm long, 26.5mm wide and 12.2mm thick. 8.5g.
Created on: Sunday 11th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-03C3AA
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fine grained sandstone cobble which has been used as a whetstone on three faces, of unknown date, Bronze Age onwards (2350 BC - AD 1900). The stone is fine grained and is a pale yellow grey colour. It is rectangular in plan, sub-rectangular in cross-section and has rounded ends. One long face is extremely worn; polished and concave. The two neighbouring long faces are also polished, but not as much. It is 140.7mm long, 52.5mm wide and 43mm thick. 612g.
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 9th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F1A350
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy leonine mount. It is quite heavily worn and was found with three other similar objects. The outer face depicts a three dimensional lion's face rendered in a neo Classical or Roman manner. The rear is flat with the remnants of iron mounting or fastening points top and bottom. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1900 AD The diameter is 31mm, thickness 11mm, and the weight 61.60g. Similar objects on the database include LEIC-D84C96 and WMID-A5FDE6.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1F6945
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete post medieval silver coin, possibly a groat of Mary I (1553-4). Issue date unclear. Minted in London. North no.1960. Both faces are extremely worn with small details of the legend legible. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend reads: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend reads: [VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA]
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1FCC2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete post medieval silver groat of Mary of England (1553-4). Issue date unclear. Minted in London. North no.1960. Obverse is very worn. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend reads: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend reads: VERITAS TEMPO[RIS] FILIA
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-203594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but mostly complete post medieval silver groat of Mary of England (1553-4). Issue date unclear. Minted in London. North no.1960. Obverse is very worn and the coin has some damage around the edge. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend reads: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend reads: VERITA[S T]EM[P]O[RIS FILIA]
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EFCC34
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy object that is possibly a knife guard dating to the post medieval period (c. AD 1700-1900). The object is roughly oval in shape with a rectangular cross-section. In the centre has an elongated oval perforation cut out, which may have served the placement of a blade. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Length: 32mm Width: 14.5mm Thickness: 4mm Weight: 12g
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.