Record ID: LVPL-753118
Object type: PIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pin of medieval to post medieval date. The object has a globular head and a circular sectioned shaft. The head measures 11.5mm in width. The shaft measures 5mm in width where it meets the head and tapers to a rounded point measuring 2mm in width. There is no collar. The object has a mid-green patina in places. Dimensions: 59mm in length, 11.5mm in width, 10.35g. It is noted in Egan & Forsyth (1997:222) that: "Pins are recovered in abundance from almost all sites yielding 15th and 16th century material. They were indispensable and vast quantities were used in Engla…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maghull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-32F8E2
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern cast copper-alloy figurine (c. AD 1650-1850). This figurine is a human, probably male standing, facing forwards. There is no visible clothing or drapery and the facial features are worn. At the top of the head is a rounded projection, possibly representing a helmet or it may be an incomplete attachment. The figure's right arm is raised forwards and bends down just above the elbow at an unnatural angle before terminating with a break. The left arm is slightly bent at the elbow and rests down by his hip. The figure possibly holds a long thin…
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-499924
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Irish copper-alloy 'gun money' shilling of James II (1685-1691 AD), dated 1690 on coin and minted in April at Dublin or Limerick. Spink no: 6582D Obverse: IACOBVS II DI GRATIA; laureate and draped bust left. Reverse: 1690 . MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB . REX; Crown with two sceptres crossed behind, in each quarter XII//I/R//MAY: (XII = denomination). These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scra…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.