Record ID: LVPL-155494
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy possible palm guard of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is sub, triangular in plan, with rounded corners and rectangular in section. One face is flat with a central curvilinear groove and light areas of pitting, possibly caused by a needle. The reverse is slightly convex with the same central curvilinear line. Dimensions: Length 26.3mm, Width 25.1mm, Thickness 4.2mm, Weight 14.51g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting their palms from need…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14ECD4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece or possible weight of uncertain date (c.AD 43-1700). The object is in the shape of a die, having six faces, however it has no rings or dots to denote values, suggesting it could instead be used as a weight rather than gaming. Dimensions: Height 11.7mm, Width 10.4mm, Depth 11.8mm, Weight 14.41g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14D760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus or radiate dating to 260-402AD. Both faces are heavily worn making the ruler, reverse and mint uncertain. Dimensions: Diameter 13.1 mm, Weight 1.46g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AFD8E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm and The base diameter is 27.8 mm. It weighs 167.36 g. The weight is an off-white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over tim…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AF9406
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable palm guard of post medieval date (c.AD1600-1900). The object is oval in plan and D shaped in section. One face is flat with small dimples, possibly caused by impacts from a pin. The reverse is convex and with knop like projections and a rough texture throughout. It is likely it has this upturned shape to fir in the palm of a hand. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 8.1mm, Weight 35.18g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5DF9C6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap end of post medieval date (c.AD 1650-1750). The frame of the object is multifoil, consisting of 12 rounded lobes and it has a recessed cylindrical bar on the obverse. This style of decoration was popular in the post-medieval period, particularly on buckles as shown in Whitehead’s Buckles (2003) no. 282. Dimensions: Length 45.9mm, Width 43.0mm, Thickness 9.6mm, Weight 18.80g.  
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5DDC73
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete dagger or sword of medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is a flattened sphere with a square hole on its upper hemisphere with a diameter of 9.9mm, and a smaller pointed oval hole on its lower hemisphere with a width of 8.3mm. These are the wholes of the pommel through which the tang of the blade would have been placed. Dimensions: Diameter 24.1mm, Thickness 17.9mm, Weight 12.49g. Similar examples can be found on the database: IOW-E66645, ESS-4C10C1 and IOW-E62AEE.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5C5855
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver token dating to AD 1700. The token is a sixpence of William III bent into an S shape. The obverse features the right facing bust of the monarch, and the reverse is heavily worn, with one harp inside a crowned shield remaining. The remaining legend read [17]00 MVG. Dimensions: Diameter 20.9mm, Weight 2.48g.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5AD7F7
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper-alloy bridle-bit of possible iron age to Roman date (c.BC 300 - AD 200). The object is comprised of two interlocking bridle bits. Each bridle bit is made up of an elongated central cylindrical bar with two projecting integral loops on each end. One of the loops where the bridle bits interlock is damaged, having a linear incision through it at its apex, however, it has not damaged the integrity of the loop. Dimensions: Length 191.5mm, Width 24.1mm, Thickness 15.6mm, Weight 191.82g. Similar examples of Iron age to Roman date on the PAS database include LANCUM-…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-0CA1E9
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Roman miniature votive axegead. It is cast in lead. The body of the axe is sub retangular but about half way down the total length it opens to a wide flat blade, extending further down one side than the other. The blade is stil pointed although the underside of the axe is quite coarsly moulded or has suffered some post casting damage. There is no sign of an attempt to put a hole for the stave through it. Parallels are found on the database, LEIC-15FF66 and OXON-B1FB07, although this example is larger than these. Axes, mainly from religious shrines and graves, form the l…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Affetside', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-08E353
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A completely worn post medieval silver coin, probably a sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Both faces are very worn and the coin is slightly bent twice forming a S-shape. Obverse: Laureate bust right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...] Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They were particul…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-08D8A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Both faces are very worn; only the obverse side has some details surviving. The coin is slightly bent twice forming a S-shape. Obverse: Laureate bust right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...] Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-08BC88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver double petard of Charles the Bold (AD 1467-1477) of the Duchy of Brabant dating from AD 1468-1474. Obverse: Squared shield of Burgundy with a rampant lion at the centre. Quartered shield, 1st and 4th of modern Burgundy, 2nd half of old Burgundy and Brabant, 3rd half of old Burgundy and Limbourg, over all of Flanders; ✠ KAROLVS DEI GRA DVX BG BRAB Z LIM Reverse: Ornate short cross fleury expanded in the centre to contain a lion; ✠SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICTVM AM
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-08815C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1573. Initial mark: Acorn. Mint: London. North (1991) Vol.2 no.1997. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head. Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, date above shield. Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-964F81
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T625 Description:  A scattered hoard of four medieval coins, dating to the 14th century. Coin 1: A complete gold half noble of Edward III (1327-1377), Treaty period (Treaty B), dating to 1361-69. North Vol II (1998: 54) no.1238. Obverse: King standing on ship at sea, holding sword in hand and shield of Royal arms Legend: EDWARD DEI G REX ANGL D HYB Z AQT Reverse: Ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lions in the angles, within beaded and linear tressure of 8 no arcs, fleurs in spandrels. "E" in centre. Legend: + DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A4F6F1
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy surveyor's chain link, or Gunters link, used to indicate an interval on a land surveyor's measuring chain. It is flat with three pointed projections or teeth. At the top of the plate is an incomplete circular attachment loop. The object has a dark grey-green patina. Surveying chains were used to measure parcels of land; this object may be linked to enclosure. Suggested date 1750 - 1850. A more complete example which can be found on the PAS database is DENO-696B32 .
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 29th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fishpool', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D4C8A1
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag or bale seal of late Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1800. The seal is circular with worn edges and a roughly rectangular cross section. It is comprised of a single disc of metal which is perforated by a hole running across its diameter which would have been for wire or textile ligatures which were used to secure a bag. The obverse is decorated with a raised cross within a shield and circumferential beaded border and is likely to represent the town or province from which the seal originated. The reverse bears unclear text which are likely to repr…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D4B59E
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy bag seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1900. The seal comprises a single disc of metal with mush of the original edge lost to worn breaks. One surface has traces of lettering though only a "G" can be determined. The other side has a large "I" The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The seal is 15.2mm in diameter and weighs 2.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 14th August 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D49E69
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sovereign penny of Henry VII or VIII dating to the period AD 1485 - 1547. Uncertain coinage. King enthroned issue. Long cross over Royal shield reverse. Unclear initial mark. The coin is very worn and has been pierced at 5 o'clock on the obverse. Some pierced/modified coins can come within the remits of Treasure Act 1996, including all finds of pierced silver or gold coins up to AD 1180 and some thereafter depending upon the nature of the piercing. Pierced medieval and later silver coins are however fairly common single finds and many are also known from hoards. This su…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-D45574
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II dating to the period AD 268 - 270 (Reece Period 13). CONS[----------] reverse type depicting female figure standing left holding cornucopia in left had, unclear in right. Mint unclear.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 30th August 2018
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