Record ID: LVPL-A11872
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. Each face is decorated with a moulded linear pattern which is worn. On one outer edge of the object a spur remains attached. This is usually filled down and removed after casting. Dimensions: This spindle whorl is unusual as commonly, examples of conical spindle whorls are not usually decorated on each face while those which are bi-conical are usually decorated on each face. The object has a light white patina. Spindle whorls have reportedly been fo…
Created on: Saturday 15th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cilcain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-621124
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 9.5mm. The upper face is decorated with raised moulded lines forming a worn six pointed star. The star is made up of moulded lines forming overlapping hexagons. Between and within each point of the star is a single pellet. The opposite face of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a mid-grey patina and is worn. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E2ADA6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is decorated with a moulded flower-like design made up of six oval petals. On the upper face these petals are contained within a moulded hexagonal border. On the lower flat face of the object a border is not visible. Dimensions: 31mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 24.8g. This spindle whorl is unusual as commonly, examples of conical spindle whorls are not usually decorated on each face while those which …
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetherby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CCC779
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic object of uncertain function. The object has a circular perforated fitting the hoop of which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. From this extends a long rectangular sectioned 'neck' with a zoomorphic snake-like terminal. The animal head has an open mouth with tongue projecting and ridged brows. The details of the face are worn. From the opposite side of the hoop an incomplete sub-rectangular projection extends. This may have formed a symmetrical terminal with zoomorphic head when complete. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Dimen…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3B0A7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The fragment is curved in profile and is decorated by a band of ropework. Above the ropework is a rim which is sub-triangular in cross section while below is a deep groove. The lower half of the object is undecorated and has a broken edge. The internal face is undecorated but is ridged to the rear of the external groove. The object has a dark green patina. Due to the fragmentary nature of the object the function and date are unknown however the patina and construction both suggest a medieval to post-medieval date r…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorp Arch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3AA285
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (AD1272-1307). Reverse: [CI]VI/TA[S/]LON/DON; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. Class 10ab5 (late) London mint dating to AD 1303-1305. North no. 1039/3.
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorp Arch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D1F386
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible gaming piece or weight probably of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is in the form of a thick disc and is circular in plan. The disc is pierced on one face with five pits, one in centre surrounded by four more evenly spaced. The opposite face of the object is undecorated. The object has a light brown patina. Dimensions: 28mm in diameter, 9mm thick, 54.6g. The function of the disc is unclear. However, a weight or gaming piece could be considered likely. Both medieval playing pieces and playing boards were often improvised and ephemeral items. Si…
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bassingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B9EF78
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy purse bar of Medieval date. The object consists of one side bar which is circular in cross-section. Each end terminates with a break. The central block and opposite bar are missing. On the underside of the arm is an attachment plate with two circular perforations with an internal diameter of 2mm. One perforation is broken at the base. The side bar is decorated with niello-ornament of lattice pattern. Dimensions: 56mm in length, 11mm in width (including attachment plate), 6mm thick, 17.0g. This is a Type A1 purse bar (Ward-Perkins, 1940, p. 158-171…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B92FEB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
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 7.5mm. Each face has no visible decoration. The object has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 27.4g 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: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A7EA6F
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy thimble probably of medieval date, (1100-1500). The object is sub-circular in plan and is domed. The thimble is covered in irregular pits which are worn. The top of the object has been damaged and the pits are unclear. The pits run down the sides of the object in a diagonal pattern. The object is light green and corroded in places. This thimble can be dated from the Medieval to the Tudor period, Cuddeford, (1994), p48. Dimensions: 19mm in height, 22mm in width, 9.4g
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Hendred', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E48FD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. Each face has no visible decoration. The object has a light powdery white patina. Dimensions: 27mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 33.15g 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: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E36B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. Each face is decorated with worn moulded lines and pellets. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 30mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 28.35g. 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: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3DE5F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut quarter long cross penny of Edward I - Edward III (AD 1272-1377). Reverse: [ ]; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. The coin is worn with no visible legend and therefore cannot be attributed to a specific ruler. Although neatly cut along one edge the opposite edge appears to have been torn rather than cut and as such this may in fact be a cut half-penny which has been damaged by the plough rather than deliberately cut in quarter. Dimensions: 13mm in length, 9mm in width, 0.35g.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpnbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AB1F9D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy sword or dagger pommel of medieval date. The object is a wheel pommel from a sword or dagger, of the same form of Ward Perkins 1940, Type VIII sword pommel. The object is circular in plan and sub-octagonal in cross-section, created by the chamfered edges typical of the type. A rectangular perforation runs through the length of the object which is larger at the blade end and narrows towards the butt. Each perforation is damaged. The larger perforation at the blade end measures 26mm in length and 8mm in width while the smaller perforation measures 11mm in length,…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tremeirchion', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A9F0A7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. The edge of the spindle whorl is wider on one side than the other possibly due to wear rather than casting. The upper face is decorated with a pointed star burst or zig-zag design within a circumferential moulded circle. The spindle whorl has light white patina. Dimensions: 22mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 8.3g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Ro…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A9DCAC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.5mm. One face is decorated with a moulded zig-zag pattern while the opposite face is decorated with curved lines in the form of four petals. The spindle whorl has light white patina. Dimensions:20mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 17.0g Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated…
Created on: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A9B522
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is decorated with a worn moulded line and pellet design in the form of a star. The spindle whorl has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions:27mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 22.9g. Similar examples of 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: Friday 9th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-97F1C0
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm Each face is decorated with worn moulded lines and pellets. The spindle whorl has a mid-white patina. Dimensions: 21mm in diameter, 9mm thick, 11.9g Similar examples of 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: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanarmon-yn-lal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9502D3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy rotary key. The key handle (bow) is in the shape of a flat lozenge with four circular perforations. The upper point of the lozenge is surmounted with a, squat cylindrical terminal which is D-shaped in cross-section. Two incomplete piercings or perforations are on the base of the terminal. Each side of the handle has a flattened trapezoidal projection. At the junction between the handle and the stem of the key is a thick collar measuring 5.5mm in width with a thin collar or band above it. The stem of the key is solid and incomplete. Dimensions: 65…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-94F3CC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pottery body sherd thought to probably be part of a strainer/colander, dating to the medieval period. The fragment is orange-brown in colour implying oxidising firing conditions with a thin brown-grey layer on one side. The fragment contains three holes in it which are angled. The fabric appears to be hard earthenware and there are a few small, dark coloured inclusions visible along the surface of the sherd. It weighs 11g, and is c. 28mm in length, c. 40mm in width and c. 8mm thick
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.