Record ID: LVPL-7C3415
Object type: RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Liverpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A token from a Shi'a shrine or perhaps a prayer stone. These are traditionally made from clay from holy sites which is then polished to given it the smooth surface. It has Arabic inscriptions, on the face ya (oh) Husayn in the centre. This refers to the Shi'a martyr Husayn who died at the battle of Kerbela in 680 and is revered by Shias everywhere. Prayer stones with such inscriptions are used by the Shi'a in their prayers. On the back are the words ya Allah- oh God.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: NLM6234
Object type: RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
The face has a picture of Christ on the cross, two figurs either side of him. At the base of Christ’s feet there is a hole for the chain.On the reverse there is what appears to be a head with what could be a halo and beams of light behind.
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2002
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WINTERTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM1870
Object type: RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
flat reverse, suspension aperture drilled through proximal at right angles to face. Stylised crucified figure with crossed feet and loin cloth. Carved in rel. high relief. Complete. V opaque, smooth finish.
Created on: Friday 13th July 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH YORKSHIRE COLD KIRBY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC290
Object type: RELIGIOUS PERSONAL ACCESSORY
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
An unusual cast copper-alloy disc with four equally spaced knops of iron protruding one of which may have been thinner than the others, suggesting perhaps a pendant loop. The disc has a cross engraved on one side with palm frond ends and on the other what appears to be a palm leaf. Similar to the Byzantine-inspired Encolpia or reliquary crosses found in Viking jewellery
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BRAFIELD ON THE GREEN', grid reference and parish protected.