Record ID: LVPL-2DFD81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward III (1327-1377), third (florin) coinage, dating to 1344-1351. Mint: London, Type 2 North Vol. II (1991, 47) no.1114. Annulet stops and lombardic 'N' on obverse. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; EDWA R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2DCF68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver medieval penny of Edward II (1307-1327), class 15a dating to 1319-20. Mint Durham under Bishop Beaumont. Initial mark: lis and lion. North Vol. II (1991: 37) no, 1066. Obverse: Crowned bust facing; EDWAR R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; CIVI/TAS/DVN/ELM
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1BF474
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Nuremberg jetton of Hans Krauwinckel I (fl. 1562-1586). Rose/orb type with RECHEN PFENING NVRENBER legend (see Mitchiner 1486-1491) dating to 1562-1586. Minted at Nuremberg. Mitchiner (1988, 432-3).
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1B6055
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete late medieval silver sovereign penny of Henry VII (AD 1485-1509), dating to AD 1485-1500. Mint: York, under Archbishop Rotherham. Initial mark: None. North Vol. II (1991, 103) No. 1729. Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre, two pillars to throne; hENRIC DI GRA REX ANG Reverse: Square topped shield over a long cross fourchee, keys below shield; CIVITAS EBORACI
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-1B47E2
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy spur terminal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1450-1550). The terminal consists of a portion of the spur side that is slightly curved upwards. The terminal end projects from the side at angle and is broadly tri-lobed with a circular perforation in each lobe. Both faces are undecorated and have a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 39.5mm; width 27.5mm; thickness 4.2mm; weight 8.7g A complete spur is recorded under DEV-1386CA presents comparative terminals and is dated to c.AD 1450-1550.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9E173B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
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 8.6mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a double circumferential bordered edge and a circumferential edge around centre. Between the inne out and outer border lines are raised triangles that radiate from with the centre. Within each triangle and the space between is a single pellet. The object has a dark gre patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.5mm; width 7.4mm; weight…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-611CAE
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, Hinged brooch dating to c.AD 50-120. See Mackreth (2011) CD H. The brooch is almost complete with just the pin. The wings are wide and tubular with a circular cross section and a broad cap at each end. In the centre of the wings is the stub of the pin hinge. To the front, at the centre of the wings, is a curved sub-triangular head which continues to the form the bow. The bow is flared slightly from below the end until the foot. The foot is complete and is formed of a triple mould. To the reverse is an inc…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-60A52B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle is trapezoidal in form with concave sides and rounded ends; the spindle is attached separately. Both ends present two moulded traverse grooves and a moulded be-fold crescent at each end of the spindle. The chape and pin are missing from the spindle. The reverse is undecorated and is slightly concave. The buckle has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 32.7mm; 21mm; thickness 2.8mm; weight 5.63g Similarly formed buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003, 98-9).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6080F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a central perforation measuring 8.9mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to have been decorated. One face presents a large riased line that bisects through the centre. The opposite face is worn with possible cross hatch decoration. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.9mm; width 8.8mm; weight 26.64g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not com…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-606E14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
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 edges and a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a raised interlaced rope design. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.7mm; width 9.1mm; weight 14.9g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-605A92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.4mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 10.96g Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-79C0E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead object, probably a weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). The object is circular with a flat edge and faces. One face presents three stamped circular, serrated motifs with a pellet in the centre. One stamp is in the centre with the other two angled to the side. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.4mm; thickness 8mm; weight 58.35g
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-77F00B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 8.4mm in diameter. One side of the object is incomplete and both faces are worn. The incomplete face presents a raised zig-zag decoration and the other face is too worn to determine any details. The object has a pale cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.3mm; width 11mm; weight 16.31g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovere…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-777E78
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The mount is in the form of a domed disc with a raised concentric ring near to the edge and a second around the centre. In the centre is a raised knop with a circular impression in the centre. The reverse is concave and presents two opposing integral spiked lugs along the edge. The lugs are curved slightly inwards. The object has a light green and brown patina. Dimensions: Diameter 33.8mm; thickness 0.9mm; weight 10.24g Similar mounts are illustrated in Read (2001: 33) see nos. 265-266 which are dated…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10CD72
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy weight or spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular in form with a rounded edge and two flat faces. One face is decorated with small holesirregularly spaced around the central perforation. The perforation measures 9.4mm in diameter. The object has a powdery weight patina. Dimensions: Diameter 22.9mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 11.78g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the …
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10B9BB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
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 39.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 57.67g > approx. 2 oz 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: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-10A1C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a rounded edge. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 9.2mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.1mm; thickness 8.8mm; weight 29.89g 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 onward…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WREX-16FEAA
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Grey banded chert, leaf shaped arrowhead, dating to the Neolithic period (c4000-2500BC). The object has been worked on both sides. Measurements: Length: 31.0mm; width: 17.5mm; thickness: 5.0mm; weight: 2.44g
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WREX-16F3CF
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy furniture fitting dating to the C18th or C19th (c1700-1850AD). The object is tear-drop shape with a small knop at the base.  It is probably from an item of furniture; a handle or door escutcheon for covering as keyhole. For similar examples on the database see WILT-7D4FBE or HAMP-BBB344. Measurements:  Length: 28.3mm; width: 15.8mm; thickness: 8.2mm; weight: 3.93g
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: WREX-16CF66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, possibly a contemporary counterfeit of copper-alloy rose farthing of Charles I (1625-1649), dating 1636-1644AD. Unclear initial mark. Mint of London. Obverse: Crown with two sceptres in saltire through it.  The legend reads CARA DG MAG BRIT Reverse: Crowned harp with the legend FRA ET HIB REX Measurements: Diameter: 15.6mm; weight: 0.33g. Die axis 12
Created on: Friday 12th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halkyn', grid reference and parish protected.