Record ID: LVPL-99D01A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly a weight. A late Early-Medieval copper alloy barrel-shaped weight. The object is globular, solid, and has a slightly flattened surface at opposing ends, which allow it to sit still without rolling. There is a circular mark at these two ends, one of which is of a white colour. The ends of the object are decorated, in one case with a circular line around the centre circle, and, in the other, with a thin, petal-like design extending around the centre circle. The rest of the object is decorated with shapes in relief; a larger shape (possibly a …
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-9981E5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object. The object forms a spiral, with an inner diameter of 9mm. The outer end of the spiral curves outwards.
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd December 2018
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-995B85
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle frame of post-medieval date. The object forms a thin strap and is decorated with openwork formed by one horizontal oval hole flanked by two circular holes, with a further circular hole on one side. On this side, the object has an arm which extends and then curves, terminating in two points, which could be half of a broken circle. The frame has been pierced for a separate spindle. The object is decorated around the holes with impressed dots, and along the arm with a line echoing its curve, and with small semi-circles along one edge. The buckle…
Created on: Wednesday 31st October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-7499EE
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy bag seal of Post-Medieval date. The object has two faces, one of which is smooth. The other face appears to have something stamped onto it, in relief, but is unclear. It may possibly read '6 0' or '0 0'. The thickness of the seal varies from 5mm to 2mm.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-74856C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl with one flat face, and one slightly domed face. The object has a pale cream patina with light brown specks. The hole in the centre has a diameter of 9mm.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-74726A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy key, with three-looped handle.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 18th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-746625
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword belt hanger of Post-Medieval date, (AD 1600-1700). The object is an asymmetrical plate which has moulded foliate decoration on the outer face. The opposite face is undecorated. In the centre of the object is a circular rivet hole for attachment filled in with verdigris. The object has a sandy brown patina with dark green foliage decoration.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tabley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-71F0BA
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but damaged copper alloy domed thimble. An outer sleeve with pits surrounding a plain inner layer. The dome has larger, squarer pits. The thimble does not have a rim and now has a light green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-719701
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Small copper alloy Roman coin, possibly a nummus of the House of Theodosius, dating to AD 388-95), [VICTO]R?[IA AVGGG], [Victory advancing left], holding wrieath? [and palm]. Mint unclear. This is a very tentative identification, but the appearance of the metal is typical for a late Roman coin from Arles. The coin has a rusty red colour, with splotches of verdigris on both faces. One part of the edge is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7181F5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead token of post-medieval date. The object is flat and thin and is decorated on each face. One face appears to have three radiating lines in relief, starting from a fourth line, also in relief, which is travelling in the opposite direction. The second face is worn however smaller radiating lines form a star shape which remains visible. The object is rounded on one edge, and relatively straight on another, but its two other edges are ragged and rough where they have been damaged possibly due to the plough. Similar examples which can be found on the database includ…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tabley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-715788
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy dress fastener or clasp. The object is 'D'-shaped at one end, with a hook projecting slightly and bending round to the back. The other end of the object is missing. The object has a rectangle cut out of the main body, and where it has broken probably marks the beginning of a second. The edges of the front face of the object are decorated with broad semi-circles and branching lines, possibly forming a leaf pattern. The back of the object is undecorated. The object has a reddish brown to sandy brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tabley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-43A6A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold quarter noble of Edward III (1327-1377), treaty B type, probably minted in London (1361-1369). Folded, reverse innermost, with soil still contained between the folded halves. This means weight measurement also includes the dried soil. Obverse:- Shield of arms surrounded by thin, petal-like, eight arched tressure with lis on its cusps. '+ EDWARD [DEI] GRA R[EX A]nGL' Rev:- hidden.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 10th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-416851
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shilling of William III of England, minted AD 1697 in Norwich. OBV.: Bust to right: GVLIELMVS III . Legend 'DEI GRA N' REV.: Four shields around lion: 16 ?97 'MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX'
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-40E972
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of Queen Anne (1702-1714 AD). The coin has a black patina, and its details are unclear. OBV. Bust left: ANNA DEI...[GRATIA] REV. Four shields: [R]EG...ET HIB On the reverse, the Scottish and English shields are merged, which only occurs after the Treaty of Union in 1705
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Sunday 10th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarporley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3FDB1A
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy double loop buckle, without bar or pin. The frame is rectangular in shape, but semi-circular in cross section. The buckle frame bends, making the front centre rise higher than the edges. Through the middle of the buckle is a hole, with evidence of rusting. This is presumably where the central bar would have been. The two wider sides of the rectangular frame press in slightly towards the centre. These two sides are also decorated with an impressed line in the centre. There is no further decoration on the buckle, which has a brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3F9FE4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval annular buckle (c.1400-1500). The single loop frame is large and circular. The frame has a flat back, and its front is rounded, but with horizontal rectangles pressing into the material. The two widest rectangular indentations occur at either end of the bar, with around seven smaller indentations on either side of the frame. These smaller rectangles alternate between the inside and outside edges of the frame, forming a castellated pattern of raised and sunken panels. The central bar is 3mm thick and has a flat back and rounded front side. The buckle is…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3A5B41
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Hungarian lead alloy flour bag seal that dates to c.AD 1891-1950. The seal is formed of a circular disc with two hole penetrating the side to allow for string to threaded in order to tie a bag. The front face shows the figure 0 in a triangle of wheat ears with MT around. The 0 refers to the grade of flour. Around the sides of the triangle there appear to be letters; 'M' and 'T'. The reverse has a raised inscription which reads PESTI / HENGER / MALOM. Pesti Hengermalom translates to translates as 'Pest Roller Mill' and was created in 1839/1841, making it the earliest…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mawdesley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-39EFB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Obverse: crowned bust left with rose behind head; ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET H [IB REG] I. Reverse: square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend and date (1589) above shield; [P] OSVI / DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV. Crescent initial mark. The edge of the coin is damaged and curled back onto the obverse for a section on one side. Diameter: 26mm. Weight: 2.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3983EA
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete cast copper alloy Bronze Age spearhead, possibly of the Acton Park phase.The object has an uneven flaking patina that varies from a rustic brown to an olive green. The spearhead has a pronounced midrib, which widens from roughly 5mm to roughly 9mm, before widening out into the base. The base is round and smooth, with a diameter of perhaps 11mm, and widens out to a diameter of 16mm. Around 13mm from the bottom, the base protrudes parallel with the blade, into two side loops. The holes in the loops measure around 8mm x 3mm. The cutting edges of the blade are smooth an…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-392749
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partially complete copper alloy Bronze Age (possibly 1800-1400 BC) dagger blade, with similarities in curvature with other objects on database (BERK-2C1328). The overall surface is pitted with corrosion ad has an olive green patina. The blade is bilaterally symmetrical and lozenge shaped in cross section, this becoming more exaggerated and stretched laterally from tip to tang, where the thickness becomes nearly uniform. The edges of the blade are broken and jagged, but it can be inferred that it originally tapered smoothly. The base of the blade has two smooth semicircular cutawa…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.