Record ID: LVPL-BF64EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD 100-200. The brooch is mostly complete just the headloop, wings and pin and lower bow missing. The brooch presents a stepped head with three horizontal lines, the upper and lower of these lines retain bright orange enamel. On the reverse of the head is the hinge mechanism for the pin. From the base of the front of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers to an incomplete narrowed end. The upper portion of the bow is decorated with …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-CF837E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A mostly complete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD 100-200. The brooch is almost complete, missing just the headloop and pin and foot. It presents a stepped head the top of which would have connected to the now missing headloop. On the reverse of the head is the hinge mechanism which still retains the upper portion of the pin. From the base of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers towards a narrowed foot. The upper portion of the bow is decorated with three vertical panels which …
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-8685B6
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic stirrup terminal dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 1000-1100). The object consists of a solid sub-triangular foot from which protrudes an elongated semi-cylindrical socket that is C-shaped in section. The socket has a moulded zoomorphic decoration that consists of raised bulbous eyes at the top of the head that look down on snub-nosed socketed. The tip of the nose is defined by an insided line at the tip and the eyes are emphasised by an incised line that encircles the eyes and joins together to travel over the head to the sub-trianular foot.…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darnhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-479D2A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A heavily worn silver Roman denarius of unclear type, possibly dating to the Antonine period, c.AD 138-180, and perhaps of Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161; Reece Period 7). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure right? Probably mint of Rome. 
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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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-DEB297
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy casket key, dating to the Medieval period between c. 1100-1400 AD. The bow is circular and the stem short and wide. The end of the stem is hollow, with a groove underneath it. The bit is simple with two clefts. A similar example is SUR-F28A00. Dimensions: Length: 37.6mm, Width of bow: 14.6mm, Width of stem: 6.1mm, Thickness: 5.7mm, Weight: 6.97g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 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-DFB778
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1350-1450). The buckle consists of a double-looped frame that is presented as a large oval loop and a smaller rectangular loop. Both loops are largely undecorated with patches of filing lines visible. The central that separates the two loops presents a constriction in the centre around which is wound a pin. The pin is copper alloy and is wrapped once around the bar, the wrapped portion is flat and rectangular in form, the main body changes to have a circular section and the tip is flattened and shaped into a point. The…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-B60E02
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy, one penny token. Probably 19th century. The front face has the words "ONE PENNY TOKEN" in the centre, surrounded by laurels. The reverse has a central, seated Brittania-like figure, with further decoration and lettering illegible, as badly worn / corroded. The object has a green / brown patina. Diameter 33.4mm; thickness 2.0mm; weight 14.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th 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-B4D6B4
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy figurine of Napoleon dating to the modern period (c.AD 1820-1900). The figurine is three-dimensionall cast and represents Napoleon in a tailed jacket and typical hat, his arms are folded at his chest. The bottom of the figurine has a threaded connection, so the piece would have been mounted. The object has a light green and brown patina. Dimensions: Height: 67.4mm, Width (at shoulders): 19.5mm, Thickness: 13.0mm, Weight: 35.25g The figurine is likely from a novelty piece as were popular during this period. One suggestion is the handle from a bell.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crowton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B57EC3
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin dating to the early medieval to medieval period (c.AD 700-1400). The pin consists of a globular head that presents deep, curved diagonal grooves; together this give the impression of a twisted rope effect that pinches together the top of the head. Integral to the head is a cylindrical shaft that terminates with a worn break. At the top of the shaft, below the head is a worn collar. The surface is uneven with significant pitting on the shaft and head; it has a bright green patina. Dimensions: Length: 25.6mm, diameter (head) 10.1mm in diameter; weight 4.4…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th 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-B82A77
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn, corroded and incomplete copper alloy coin, likely a Roman nummus or radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 260-410. Obverse and reverse are illegible.
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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