Record ID: LVPL-5646E7
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Published
Small cast copper-alloy flask-shaped vessel, with pair of handles or suspension loops at the neck. Thickened rim around the mouth of the vessel. It contains organic fibrous material. The finder commented that the flask was sealed with a hard clay plug when found. A parallel for this vessel found in Surrey (SUR-FA2AB0) was inscribed with 'OLEVM CHRISM' which suggests it contained one of the three holy oils used in the medieval church. Until then they had been known as 'mercury flasks' as they clearly contained a small quantity of precious liquid. Another uninscribed examples was als…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-5671A3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Corroded and incomplete Wirral type Roman brooch. The headloop is missing. The head is stepped up to the headloop. The brooch is a hinged example but the pin and bar are missing. The upper bow has a panel which is split into three vertical strips. These would have been filled with alternating squares of coloured enamel. Most of this is gone now but traces of orange enamel survive. The bow has broken just below the knee so the foot and most of the lower half of the bow is missing. There is a circular boss at the knee of the bow. The brooch is very corroded and has an uneven surface. It…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2006
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-577FB8
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy reel shaped fitting with iron shank. The iron shank and attached square-shaped piece of iron were revealed by x-ray to be a a screw and nut. Length of screw 18mm.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-6896E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Published
Denarius Serratus, Republic: Minted in Narbonne, 118 BC, by the moneyer L. Pomponius, under the duoviri L. Licinius and Cnaeus Domitius. Very worn RRC 282/4
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREATER MANCHESTER WARBURTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-68B192
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small trumpet type Roman brooch (Chester type), in corroded condition. Oval head plate with broken pierced lug on the reverse, spring and pin missing. Curving bow tapers gradually to the waist knob moulding. The triple moulding continues around the back of the the bow but is flattened. Straight leg teminates with foot knob. Catchplate missing.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2006
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREATER MANCHESTER WARBURTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-694624
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead/tin alloy face cast in relief, damaged with part missing around the chin and left cheek. The face is surrounded by curly hair, the lips are rather plump. The face is assymetrical giving the impression it is facing slightly to the left. Probably a furniture fitting or mount in the classical style dating to the 18th/19th century.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREATER MANCHESTER WARBURTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-95F835
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman bronze nummus of Emperor Constantine I
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-9624A7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman 4th century bronze nummus
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-FDCB81
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Published
Head only of Roman Polden Hill type bow brooch, semi-cylindrical wings denuded by corrosion, spring gear and pin missing. Humped over head with a flattened top, Oval mouldings to either side of the head. Bow is missing.
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-25C375
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of blade of Late Bronze Age sword of the Ewart Park phase (c.900-c.600 B.C.) broken at the hilt end. The fragment is 225mm in length and is bent into a slight S-shape. A section of the blade edges towards the hilt end has been lost to corrosion but the overall appearence is that the blade widens slightly before narrowing to the tip. A low mid-rib is visible on both sides.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-267AD6
Object type: SWORD BELT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy sword belt fitting probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object consists of a hook with tri-lobed attachment plate pierced centrally. At the opposite end of the hook is an incomplete circular attachment. The object has a mid green patina and is corroded.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-274194
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Heavy cast, copper alloy, single plate strap-end with a hook dating to the Medieval period. Plate is triangular in section with two rivets; ridge between the plate and the inward curving hook which is roughly oval in section. A comparative object is published in Egan, G and Pritchard, F. Medieval Dress Accessories (1991), No. 728
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-286CD7
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five-sided shallow dished object, possibly a shallow spoon bowl.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-291838
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible cast copper alloy harness ring dating to the medieval period. Oval shaped, sub-circular in section, Section missing opposite worn section on opposite side. Assumed broken at a point of wear.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-297851
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Solid cast central ovoid with an integral pair of loops opposed in both plains. Post-medieval strap-distributor for harness.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-29C770
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular flat lead weight with convex sides with incuse numerals III[I] on one surface. Post medieval in date. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is likely they are of a post-medieval date.
Created on: Thursday 21st September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-9463C6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular flat lead pan weight with incuse numerals (II) within a double circle on one surface. Post medieval in date. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is likely they are of a post-medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-947F06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Square shaped flat pan weight with wavy edges and incuse numerals IIII on one surface. Post medieval in date. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is likely they are of a post-medieval date.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BA6D55
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Round, bun-shaped lead weight, hollow top with remains of corroded iron. Date and function uncertain.
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BA8E06
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, round with smaller round knob on the top; flat base. Appears to be decorated with curving lines, curlicues or spirals. The surface is very scored. Date unknown. Total height 58mm, knob 24mm diameter, c.20mm high.
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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