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Record ID: LVPL-1B811A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn and incomplete post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Initial mark: Uncertain. Mint: London.
Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind head; [E D G ROSA SINE SPINA]
Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourcée dividing the legend; CIVI/TAS/[LON/DON]
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9DF266
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terret harness fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date (c.50 BC - AD 100).
The terret survives only as a fragment and presents a curved D-shape bar with a raised moulding that terminates in a won break. The beginnings of a horizontal strap bar extends from the bar and also terminates in a worn break. The surface is undecorated and has a slightly pitted surface and a smooth dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 38.9mm; width 13mm; weight 14.15g
Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: WREX-9AD607
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead seal matrix dating from the 13th century (c. 1200-1300AD). The circular seal with stylized fronds at the centre forming a cross. Around the edge of the object is an inscription which reads + S’ IORVERTh […] DAVID. The reverse of the object there are the remains of a suspension loop.
Measurements: Diameter: 27.5mm; thickness: 2.6mm; weight: 12.26g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
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This findspot is known as 'Llandegla', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-73792C
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but disfigured copper-alloy hooked strap fitting dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1300-1600).
The object consists of a metal bar that is roughly U-shape in plan and a variable cross-section. The shorter end creates a rectangular loop, which would have been set parallel to the side plan of the object however this has since been distorted. The longer end has an L shape, the central part of the object is curved. The object has a dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 50.6mm, Width 33.9mm, Thickness 3.1mm, Weight 4.56g
Cf Read (2008, p. 215, no. 7…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72EB41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper alloy coin, likely a Roman radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 260-296. Obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-726B34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), class 3c/d dating to the period c.AD 1280–1281. Mint: Bristol. See North Vol. II (1991, 28) no.1018-1019.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing; [ED]W R ANGL [DNS hYB]
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter; VILL ABR ISTO LLI[E]
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-2148E8
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy nut cracker dating to the post-medieval to modern period (AD1700-1900).
The object consists of one arm and handle. The crushing box has not survived. The top of the arm is circular in cross-section, decorated with a moulded collar. The arm then curves outwards and flattens forming a D-shaped handle with a tapered end. The object has a brownish-green patina.
Dimensions: Length 80mm, Width 8.9mm, Thickness 6.7mm, Weight 13.04g
A similar nutcracker is recorded under: LVPL-7C02E7
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-20138E
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular shoe buckle frame dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1690-1720).
The object is rectangular in plan and in cross-section. The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The front of the frame is Incised and has a mid-green patina the rear is undecorated.
Dimensions: Length 35.7mm; width 51.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 9.0g
Similar examples are illustrated in Whitehead (2003) which are dated to c.AD 1690-1720.
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F6FC3B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular shoe buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD c.1690-1720).
The object is rectangular in plan.The frame has been drilled for a separate spindle. The frame is undecorated and has a mid-green patina.
Dimensions: Length 46.6mm; width 39.6mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 10.10g
Similar examples can be found in Whitehead (2003, 102), see no.665.
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F2D3FB
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1620-1680).
The buckle consists of a double loop trapezoidal frame of which only one half survives. The surviving loop has a trefoil shape with an incised notch for the pin rest situated in the central knop. The object appears undecorated and has a dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 20mm; width 24.3mm; thickness 2.6mm; weight 3.78g
Similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 82), see no 523
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5F8A63
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy palstave dating to the middle Bronze Age period (c. 1500-1300 BC).
The axehead consists of the lower blade and cutting edge. The object has a sub-triangular section that narrows to the cutting edge. The cutting edge is slight convex and has a width of 37.4mm. The edge is worn and abraded. The opposite terminates in a straight, worn break, perhaps suggesting the object was broken in antiquity. The axehead has a smooth bright green patina.
Dimensions: Length 49.6mm; width 25.9mm; thickness 14.4mm; weight 83.08g
Possible 'Shelf' type which are charact…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5EA4B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval Irish silver threepence of Edward VI (1547-1553), Henry VIII posthumous old head issue dating to c.AD 1547-1550. See Spink (2003, 149) nos.6489-91.
Obverse: Crowned and mantled bust of Henry VIII turned partially right within beaded inner circle; HENRIC’. 8 D’. G’. A[G’. FR’.] Z HIB. REX
Reverse: Coat of arms over long cross fourchée dividing legend; CIVITAS DVBLINIE
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5E4D63
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete Roman silver denarius of Vespasian (69-79), dating to c.AD 69-79 (Reece period 4). Reverse type unclear depicting seated woman, probably Pax. Mint Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: WREX-BACCB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver denarius of Nerva (AD96-98) dating to the period c.AD97 (Reece Period 5). Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 224, no. 14.
Obverse: Laurate head right with the legend IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P
Reverse: clasped hands and the legend CONCORDIA EXERCITVVM
Measurements: diameter: 17.2mm; weight: 3.05g. Die axis: 6
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: WREX-BAB315
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete possible copper alloy purse bar of late medieval or early post medieval date, c. 1440-1620AD, possibly a Williams Type H or J. The surviving fragment is one arm of the bar with an integral spherical terminal. The arm is sub-circular in section and terminates in an expanded globular knop with a collar. The surface of the object is rough and pitted with only small patches of the original surface surviving.
Measurements: length: 91.5mm; diameter of head: 14.9mm; height of head: 14.9mm; diameter of shank: 5.5mm; weight: 26.07g
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7AFBC1
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy 'vase-headed' linch pin terminal dating to the later Iron Age period (c.100 BC- AD 100).
The object comprises of a flattened disc-shaped head that is decorated with an incised design. The design consists of three recessed portions, two are broadly crescentic and face each other but do not converge, and the third is circular and is positioned between and slightly below the crescents. These three elements are decorated within with an incised cross-hatch design. Between these sections is the inside negative space which is shaped to form a large cresce…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7A1158
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete medieval silver halfgroat of Edward III (1327-1377), Pre-treaty Series C dating to 1351-2. Initial mark: Cross 1. Mint: London. Cf. North Vol.II (1991) p. 50, no.1148. Part of the edge is missing and the coin is bent.
Obverse: Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches; EDWA[...] ANC
Reverse: Long cross dividing legend in two lines with three pellets in each angle; POS/VI DEV/ ADIVT/OREM // CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-79A59D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
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 and roughly flat. Both faces present a worn and bumpy surface and it is unclear if they were decorated. In the centre is small roughly circular perforation measuring 6.8mm in diameter. The object has a light cream patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 30mm; thickness 5.5mm; weight 25.01g
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 e…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0FBF22
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1400-1500).
The object consists of a portion of the frame and the remains present it as a double loop buckle with only half of one loop surviving. The surviving loop is oval in shape and has a series of flat knops with circular pits in the centre protruding from the outer edge. The frame is also decorated with an incised border with groups of three and four diagonal incised lines between them. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a smooth dark green patina.
Dimensions: Length 44.4mm; width 23.7mm; thickness 1…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0F604D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
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. One face has a recessed circle and within that are two small circular perforations. The reverse is flat. The surface has a powdery white patina.
Dimensions: Diameter 26.7mm; thickness 2.3mm; weight 10.92g
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 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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