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Record ID: HESH-3C1BC8
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy dagger guard / quillon of later post medieval date. The guard is likely to be from a small-sword or dress sword of late post medieval date (1650 - 1800) although some have suggested that the small size could indicate it being from a child's dress sword or even a toy. The body of the guard is an irregular oval shape in plan being concave / dished in profile. A rectangular perforation / hole is present on one edge; the hole is deliberately off set and is designed to accommodate the tang of the blade. The hole measures 8.4mm length and is 3.7mm wide. …
Created on: Thursday 8th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bebington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3A90F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny (broken and heavily worn) of Edward I (1272-1307) or Edward II (1307-1327) struck in Durham. The date cannot be further refined as most useful details are lost. In broad terms the lettering is very large and widely spread - possibly suggesting a date later within the reign of Edward I / early Edward II - the most common class is Class 10 (1300-1310) and it is possible that this coin dates from that period.
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-3A6FD1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny (broken) of Edward I (1272-1307) Class 9 (1299-1300) possibly Class 9 b2 struck in Canterbury: North:1037/1
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-3A4034
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II (1307-1324) Class 11b (1312-1314) struck in London: North:1061
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-39D351
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I, struck London, Initial Mark: Hand (1589/90 -1591/92)
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-39C1D5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1600-1720). The buckle frame is incomplete - approximately 1/3 survives the breaks are old and corroded. The frame would originally have been a sub-rectangular shape in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated; fleur-de-lis shaped knops extend above the axis bar and the exterior frame has a C shaped scroll on its upper edge. Large flower / rose knops are present at the …
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3945A5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar to which a pin would have been attached. The pin is broken and is attached to the central bar by the terminal being folded back upon itself. There is no evidence for a recessed pin rest on the frame. The frame of the buckle is decorated; small knops extend either side of the axis bar and more ornate projections are present at the short edge; these cast projections are most probably debased fle…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-392E35
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped buckle of probable post-medieval date (1550-1650). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight integrally cast central bar. The pin and strap plate are lost but would have attached to the central bar by the terminals being folded back upon themselves. There are no recessed pin rests present. The frame of the buckle is undecorated; apart from two slight knops above / below the axis bar. There is no evidence of an applied surface present. The buckle is a mid - light green colour with an abraded patina wh…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3904B4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle frame of post-medieval date (1570-1700). The frame of the buckle is rectangular in plan with a slight central axis bar to which a pin / chape which would have fitted. The remains of a copper alloy pin is corroded to one face. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. There is no evidence for a pin rest on the frame and the buckle is undecorated. It is dark grey / green colour. Similar examples to this buckle can be seen in Ross Whitehead's book 'Buckles 1250 - 1800', page 75, specifically examples 457-464. Whitehead suggests that these date from the post medi…
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-25D9B0
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle frame of post-medieval date (1660-1720). The frame of the buckle is sub-rectangular in plan with two central drilled holes to which an iron spindle / axis bar (now lost) would have fixed. The pin / chape which would have fitted to this bar is also missing. The frame is iron stained at the midpoint. In profile the frame is slightly bowed. There is no evidence for a pin rest on the frame. The face of the buckle is decorated with vertical ribs on the short edges and C shaped scrolls on the upper and lower edge. The buckle is dark grey / green colour. Similar ex…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-25AB56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily eroded copper alloy sestertius of unknown emperor. The coin is heavily abraded and almost all the surface is lost. From the size and condition a Roman date is prefered. Diameter 27.0mm, Thickness 3.8mm. Weight 9.74 grams
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-258157
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring of probable Roman - Modern date (50 - 1800). The ring is broadly circular in plan (with faceted edges) and is oval in cross section. There is no obvious cast or incised decoration present. The external surface is dusty green colour with a relatively poorly preserved patchy dark green patina. The patination of the metal would suggest a post medieval date. The function of the ring is varied; it is worn, a direct use cannot be attributed. The ring measures 26.5mm in diameter, the frame is 3.8mm wide, and is 2.5mm thick. The internal diameter is 19.9mm. The ring …
Created on: Monday 20th August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-26A0C1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 7.0mm. Both faces are similar having a slight rim around the central hole and a thick rim around the external edge. The cast design on each face is similar comprising an irregular eight pointed star with small pellets between the angles. Each point is formed from an irregula…
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wirral', grid reference and parish protected.