Record ID: LVPL-95D566
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1800). It is lentoid in shape and trapezoidal in cross-section. At the top of the object is an integral oval suspension loop. The object has a light white patina and has been nicked/damaged in places. Dimensions: 47mm in length, 19mm in width, 16mm thick, 54.10g Numerous functions for such objects have been suggested including as fishing net weights or sinkers and while such objects are difficult to date with any degree of certainty without contextual evidence or any diagnostic features they …
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-027DC4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy medieval pilgrim's ampulla roughly from AD 1350-1530. The bowl is semi-circular in plan and the neck possibly was ovoid in cross section but is now distorted. The bowl is decorated with a radial eight lobed design, possibly a flower, the four larger lobes having the smaller ones nestled between them. Each other the large lobes is divided end to end by a central vein. Two loop handles are present to either side of the neck. Ampullae were made for sale to pilgrims visiting pilgrimage sites and would be filled with holy water or other substances. Similar examples…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FFAD52
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy cast medieval strap loop of possible zoomorphic design. The object is undecorated and mostly flat, with two foot-like projections forming a semi-enclosure. Similar objects with more identifiably animalistic features have been recorded (see LVPL-207BE3, LVPL-2137D3 and LVPL-20C5D0).
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FF187D
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An anglo-saxon strap end of multiple sandwiched pieces of copper-alloy. The end may once have had a zoomorphic design but is in too deteriorated a condition to be identifiable. It also appears that the upper, decorative sheets have not survived.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EDE1CB
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword or dagger openwork scabbard chape of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date (1400-1600). The object is U-shaped plan with relatively straight sides and curved base with central projecting lobed knop. It is decorated with openwork in the form of three ovals and a projecting stem possibly representing a rounded cross. Between each 'cross' is a raised vertical central rib. The centre of the object extends at the top terminating with a trefoil projection, possibly representing a fleur-de-lis. At the rear of the object the sheet back plate…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3D034
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central sub-circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 3.4mm. Each face is undecorated. The object has a rough mid-white patina. Dimensions: 17mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 7.3g Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Audlem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C31C3E
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy scabbard chape dating from the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, AD 1475-1600. The chape is a sub-shield shape in plan. The upper edge has a 'W' shape created by the removal of two V-shaped notches. Below this is a cast raised transverse ridge. The base of the chape is smooth and undecorated. File marks are visible on each face of the object. The sheet back plate is now missing; at the join there appears to be a white metal solder. The object has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 28mm in width, 3mm thick, 12.6g. The style of the…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6EAB2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date, (1200-1400). The object is a pointed oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The central motif appears to depict a tree or branch consisting of a central incised vertical rib or stem from which three branches project from each side. Surrounding this the legend reads S'IHON + (RIGWrOI) which can be interpreted as 'Seal of John of []'. On the rear of the object is a raised moulded cross. The top arm of the cross is raised and curves outwards forming a D-shaped loop or handle which is pierced. The object has a mid-brownish-white patina …
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirk Ireton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C66E67
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and biconical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Surrounding the central perforation are 14 raised pellets. Moulded lines run out from the perforation to a circular band resulting in the formation of seven 'cells'. Each cell contains two pellets. Within each cell the pellets are bordered on one side with a curved double ridge. The border on each face appears to be filled with moulded lettering which is difficult to decipher. If not entirely fictional and im…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-99D70B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy buckle of Medieval date. The object is oval in plan with two projecting terminals at either end. Each terminal curves upwards towards the buckle frame, terminating with a zoomorphic head. The terminals form the head of an animal, possibly a snake and has a ridged brow, raised pellet eyes to each side of the top of the head and rounded snout. On the rear of the object on opposite sides of the oval frame are two notches, set at right-angles to projections. These notches would have supported a strap bar. File marks, and gilding are visible on each face of the object. …
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hunsterson', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-460142
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A portion of a medieval strap end, heavily silver gilted. Only a small amount of copper corrosion shows through to reveal a base metal core. The upper surface on the tongue is decorated with interlocking curvilinear patterns confined to the fields between three thicker ridges. The tail is more worn but has evidence of a pattern beginning near the 'throat' of the object. The underside is plain except for what appears to be a join line between the two sections of metal.
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dishforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C4657
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring probably dating to the medieval period. The object is circular in plan and hexagonal in cross-section. The ring varies in thickness where the object has worn probably due to wearing against another connection. It has a mid-green patina. Plain rings of such proportions have often been suggested to be Medieval or Post-Medieval harness rings (Geake 2001, 74), though they are typically un-diagnostic. Dimensions: 21mm in diameter, 3mm thick, 2.5g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1BD5CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central sub-circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. The upper face is decorated with a ridged star-burst design and pellets however it has been heavily damaged. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a rough mid-white patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 32.9g Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the m…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1BAF23
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object consists of a lozenge shaped bow, a stem and a bit. The key has one simple notched bit. The object has a worn mid-green patina. A similar example is no.205, p74, Mills, (1999). The object can be dated to the 14thcentury. A similar example recorded on the PAS database is LVPL-70A078. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 10mm in width, 2mm thick, 1.0g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-041932
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy buckle of medieval date, c. AD 1350-1450. The buckle is rectangular in plan and is double looped with a drilled frame for a separate spindle. One loop is expanded at the end and notched for the pin to rest. The side of the frame is decorated with U-shaped notches. The buckle frame is flanged at the sides to accommodate the spindle around which a wide pin loop is fitted with an integral triangular pin. An integral curved locking arm projects from one end of the spindle and terminates with a spherical knop. The knop is decorated with diagonal grooves which rad…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bletchingdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-88D4F3
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy vessel dating from the medieval to the post-medieval period. The fragment consists of the rim of a vessel probably used for cooking. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and slightly curved in profile. The internal face of the vessel has a smooth mid-green surface. The outer face is rough and has adhering traces of a black sooty material, probably carbon deposits due to use over a fire for cooking. Dimensions: 35mm in width, 21mm in length, 4mm thick, 10.0g. Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1200-1700 for serving and coo…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-88B277
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with a central sub-circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. Each face is undecorated and worn. The object has a mid-white smooth patina. Dimensions: 22mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 13.4g Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-8660FE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a rough uneven surface. In the centre of the object is a large circular perforation measuring 9mm in diameter. The object has a light brownish white patina. Dimensions: 30mm in diameter, 12mm thick, 47.9g
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-853C66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and damaged lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a rough uneven surface. In the centre of the object is a large circular perforation measuring 10mm in diameter. The object has a light brownish white patina. Dimensions: 22mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 13.3g
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0C7924
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a hexagonally faceted handle. At the top of the handle is lozenge-shaped suspension loop with circular perforation which has an internal diameter of 3mm. The central motif depicts a kneeling figure, probably Mary on the left (when impressed, right when viewed facing), with hands together in prayer. Extending from the shoulders is drapery while vertical ridges on the figure also represent drapery. In the centre of the object is a raised ball/pellet on the impression (pit on the object). To …
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Cowick', grid reference and parish protected.