Record ID: WREX-7EEB3C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Extremely worn and incomplete silver coin, probably an early Roman denarius, dating late-1st to early-3rd century AD.  Possible Flavian type bust on the obverse with an unclear reverse. No legends are visible or legible. Measurements: diameter: 15.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 1.0g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-83E20A
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is circular in form with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 8.9mm. It has a flat base and raised design to the face. The raised decoration amounts to at least half of the width of the object and presents as four lines surrounding the perforation in a square; the four lines cross each other at the corners. An additional traverse line cuts through the centre of each of the main lines. The base is undecorated and the object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diam…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-83C494
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped sides rounded edge with a large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with the same raised designed of eight equally spaced traverse lines with a single pellet between each pair of lines. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 26.3mm; width 6.7mm; weight 20.89g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable co…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DCD875
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the early Bronze Age (c.2400-1500 BC). This arrowhead has been knapped from a dark brown piece of flint and there is no cortex remaining. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan with sharp point and is lentoid in cross section. It is broadly symmetrical in shape, with two notches chipped into the base of the flint to separate the barbs and the tang, both barbs are small and blunt. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been precisely retouched to create sharp edges. The object is bifacially worked sh…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B0AED4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1565. Initial mark: Pheon. Cf. North Vol II, p.135 no.1998. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head; ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA  Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield, date above shield; POSVI/DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV
Created on: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B09FC8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver post medieval groat of Mary I issued under Philip and Mary dating to 1554-8. Privy mark: Lis. Mint of London. North no.1973. Obverse: Crowned bust of Mary left. Legend: PHILIP ET MARIA D G [REX] ET REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over royal shield. Legend: POSVIMVS [DE]VM ADIVTO NOS
Created on: Saturday 3rd June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-AAC87F
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A white metal finger ring of uncertain date. The penannualr hoop of a white metal material terminates with rounded ends. The bezel consists of a circular disc, possibly of resin, which tapers up at the sides. Set into the resin like material is a white metal coin of Hiberno-Manx style.  The obverse of the coin depicts a draped bust facing left with four pellets, or a pelleted cross behind the neck and one pelelt in the right field. The obverse legend reads ::IIIIIIIIII::DIIIIIC   The reverse of the coin is not visible.  pXRF analysis showed a main peak …
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uncertain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D96650
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman Gaulish Samian ware dating to c.AD 100-400. The fragment is a body piece with very worn edges. The exterior is decorated with a moulded design; the design is worn but appears to depict a seated individual with a rearing horse behind. It is fired using a bright pink / orange fabric and has a bright orange / red slip. It is otherwise undecorated and has worn edges. Dimensions: Length 45.02mm; width 49.72mm; thickness 7.11mm; weight 21.88g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D959AE
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman Gaulish Samian ware dating to c.AD 100-400. The fragment is a rim piece with body, with a small portion of the base; this presents to object to have been a shallow dish. It is fired using a bright pink / orange fabric and has a bright orange / red slip. It is otherwise undecorated and has worn edges. Dimensions: Length 55.96mm; width 48.52mm; thickness 8.97mm; weight 23.35g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D94533
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a body fragment with worn edges. The exterior is decorated with an incised cross hatching design, typical of black burnished ware ceramics. Dimensions: Length 60.73mm; width 46.9mm; thickness 6.86mm; weight 21.43g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D93984
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a small rim fragment that has shallow lip, below a portion of the body remains. Only a smal lpiece of the rim remains. The fragment is undecorated and the edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 31.97mm; width 45.05mm; thickness 6.99mm; weight 14.69g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D92E9E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a small rim fragment that has shallow lip, below a portion of the body remains. The fragment is undecorated and the edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 28.18mm; width 26.64mm; thickness 8.77mm; weight 9.33g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D9256C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a rim fragment that has shallow lip, below a portion of the body remains. The fragment is undecorated and the edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 38.16mm; width 66.37mm; thickness 6.59mm; weight 23.91g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D91B12
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a rim fragment that has shallow lip, below a portion of the body remains and the beginnings of a lip for the base. The fragment appears to be from a shallow dish. The edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 48.07mm; width 69.98mm; thickness 7.04mm; weight 41.48g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D90CF0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Roman black burnished ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a rim fragment that has wide curving lip, below a portion of the body remains. Under the lip of the rim is an incised waved decoration. The edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 49.08mm; width 58.25mm; thickness 6.86mm; weight 37.62g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D8F666
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman grey ware vessel dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a large body fragment fired from a pale grey clay. The edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 105.4mm; width 88.91mm; thickness 7.28mm; weight 66.25g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D8DAF7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Roman Cheshire plains ware dating to c.AD 100-400. The piece is a rim fragment and is fired from a local bright orange clay. The exterior presents a group of incised vertical lines around the centre of the body. The edges are well worn. Dimensions: Length 42.45mm; width 46.52mm; thickness 6.23mm; weight 17.34g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-AA61D3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting, in the form of a jester's head, dating to the late medieval to early post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1600). The strap fitting is cast in the form of a jester's head, moulded in high-relief. It has lentoid eyes with a sub-triangular nose and a horizontal groove representing the mouth. The head has a tight hood which forms a border around the face and has a central knop protruding over the forehead. There are two pointed, vertical ears protruding from either upper 'corners' of the head. The ears are defin…
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-A9CE61
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, corroded cast iron cannon ball / shot dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The shot is spherical with a rough and pitted surface. It shows no signs of impact. Dimensions: Diameter 38.38mm; weight 163.61g The size and weight suggest that this could be for use in a Rabinet cannon which had a bore of approximately 38mm. There is no evidence of impact. Compare SOM-A0A8A2 which cites Blackmore (1990) Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars, Royal Armouries, p. 83. Light cannon were developed in the late 15th century, but this is likely to date from the Eng…
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-12AE41
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment copper alloy spearhead dating to the early to middle Bronze Age c.1500-1100 BC. Possibly a Davis (2017) Group 8 “Incorporated basal looped” which are described as 'Normally longer than the developed side looped spearhead.' The object consists of a fragment of the blade only; the rest of the blade and socket are missing. The blade is broadly triangular in shape with a prominent central ridge on both faces that produces a lozenge cross section. The blade edges thin from the centre ridge. The edges are worn and broken and the tip and base are missing.&…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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