Record ID: LVPL-7105A6
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword belt hanger dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1650). The object consists of a shaped plate with an attached hook. The plate and hook are broken at several points. The plate is trefoil shaped at one end and has an integral loop on one side. Within the trefoil sits the remains of an iron rivet. The face of the plate has a foliate decoration. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Plate length 33mm; plate width, including integral loop 28.9mm; thickness 2.5mm; weight 11.2g This object was found close to another, similar find:&n…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-71281C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, probably dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1650). The object consists of a shaped plate, broken at several points. The plate is trefoil shaped at one end. Within the trefoil sits the remains of an iron rivet. The face of the plate has a foliate decoration. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Plate length 28.8mm; plate width 21.0mm; thickness 2.0mm; weight 5.08g This object was found close to other, similar finds: LVPL-7105A6 & LVPL-615F72.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DF3D74
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy button dating to the Post Medieval period (c.AD 1700-1800). The head of the button is circular and flattened. The surface has corroded but appears decorated with small dots all over the face and underside. To the reverse is small mound in the centre from which the small loop projects. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Diameter of head: 15.3mm, Thickness of head: 2.6mm, Thickness of head and loop: 7.9mm, Weight: 2.44g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DF723A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The back face is undecorated and slightly worn. The front face has two incised horizontal lines as decoration. The object is a sub-triangular shape with three holes: two circles next to each other above an upside-down triangle. At the point of the triangle, there is a T-shape, with an incised line in the horizontal line of the T, and then M-shaped metal, with the second incised line long the top of the M.  Dimensions: Length: 33.6mm, Width: 14.1mm, Thickness: 2.2mm, Weight: 3.78g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DF1B2C
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bag seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1850).  The seal is circular in shape with two attachment slots through the side for threading. One face depicts a raised image of a lion rampant with the lower half of the body cut off. The other face is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 14.1mm, Thickness: 4.2mm, Weight: 6.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B5CADE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy stud / mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The object has a circular head that is roughly three quarters complete. It is decorated with radiating ribs (12 in total, 3 lost) to produce a rosette effect. The reverse is hollow, and plain, with a central integral pointed rivet of roughly square cross-section. The object has a brown / green patina. Dimensions: Diameter: 21.8mm, width (including rivet): 12.0mm, weight 3.32g
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B7C155
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver halfgroat of Charles I (1625-49), probably Fourth bust, Group D, dating to 1639-49. Initial mark: Unclear. North Vol II (1991) no. 2258. The coin has noticeably been heavily clipped, and is bent on one edge. Obverse: Crowned bust left, II behind; [...] ET H REX Reverse: Oval garnished shield; IVSTITIA [THRONVM] FIRMAT
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B518EF
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.8mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a seven-petalled flower with a pellet in each petal. The object has a dark cream patina with soil remaining within the raised lines. Dimensions: Diameter: 28.0mm, Thickness: 10.3mm, Weight: 30.19gm. The central hole has diameter 8.8mm. Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are …
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B74A3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver penny of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), Group G, seventh bust, dating to AD 1641-3. Mint: London. Initial mark: Two pellets. Cf North (1991) p. 163 no. 2273.  Obverse: Crowned bust left, I behind; [CAROLVS D G M] B F ET H REX Revese: Oval garnished shield; IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DF8B2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1695-1702. Mint uncertain. Both faces are completely worn and the coin has been bent twice into an S-shape. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]. Diameter: 19.6mm, Thickness: 0.7mm, Weight: 1.65g. Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: '…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-98CE7D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). The object is sub-triangular in form and D-shaped in section. At the top are two rounded lobes with a circular aperture in each. Below the lobes is a rounded collar from which extends the body of the object that curves inwards and then rounds. Extending from the main body is an incomplete sub-rectangular projection that terminates in a worn break - this is likely an incomplete hook. The object is undecorated and has a dark green and brown patina. Dimensions: Length 31mm; width 13mm; thi…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72C81F
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1720-1800). The buckle has an oval-shaped frame that is moulded to present repeating sub-triangular projections positioned at an equal distance apart. An incomplete integral dropped bar crosses the centre. The frame ia undecorated and has a mottled dark brown and green patina, Dimensions: Length 31.8mm; width 24.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 4.34g 
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-71BBD1
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). The button head is in the form of a knot made of three interlinked rings soldered together. A separately soldered loop is attached at the bottom. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 11.3mm; diameter 10.7mm; weight 1.87g Buttons of this type are illustrated and discussed in Read (2010) p.127, number 499, and are tentatively dated to the c.16th century AD, although they could be as late as the 18th-19th century AD. Similar buttons have been recorded on the database as KENT-…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-48FED9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). .The die is oval shaped, with a small groove around the inner edge and central motif in the form of a swan standing right. Integral to the top of the die is the handle which is now missing, a small oval stub remains. Dimensions: Diameter 12.9mm to 14.2mm; thickness 5.7mm; weight 2.40g
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4B966E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight likely dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The object is circular with a flat face and base and a curved side. It is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 35.2mm; thickness 5.1mm; weight 45.48g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts, such as these, are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-49AC34
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval cast copper alloy, openwork mount, possibly dating 1550 - 1700. The mount comprises an openwork heart-shaped main plate, which tapers to a fleur de lis terminal. The terminal consists of two circular petals flanking an elongated, pointed central petal. The front surface of the mount is curved, and may have been decorated in places. The reverse of the plate is flat, except for the broken remains of two integral spikes, used for attachment. The object has a dark green patina, and is slightly bent where the heart and fleur de lis join. Dim…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-47A49D
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy palm guard likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1800). The object has a teardrop form and is D-shaped in section. There is a slight indentation in the centre of the flat face of the guard where the punching instrument has worn into the guard. Both faces are undecorated and it has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length: 55.8mm, Width: 36.1mm, Thickness: 12.7mm, Weight 136.39g Palm guards were for use by leather workers to protect the palm whilst stitching. They are difficult to date when found outside of s…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-711351
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy mount dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1850). The object is in the form of  a sun; the centre of the sun has a moulded face with defined eyes, brows, nose and mouth. Radiating from the centre are waved and pointed rays, the remains of eight rays are visible, two survive in full and a third is folded. The fourth complete ray protrudes from the bottom of the centre and is moulded atop a sub-rectangular strip that terminates with a worn break. No rays project from the top of the head. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DFB3B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1559-1603), second coinage (1561-1582) dating to 1563. Initial mark: Pheon. Cf. North Vol. II (1991) no. 1997.  Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind; [ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA] ET HIB] REGINA. Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend; POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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