Record ID: LVPL-9D749A
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy purse bar of medieval to post-medieval date, (c.AD 1450-1650). Ward Perkins 1940: 169, fig. 52, Type B. The object consists of a central sub-rectangular block with a vertical circular perforation. From the sides of the block an oval sectioned arm with a spherical terminal extends. The terminal is undecorated. The corresponding arm has been recently broken, possibly due to damage by the plough, and terminates 1mm out of the central block. There is no visible decoration on the central block or hte remaining arm. A second bar runs through the perforation in the cen…
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8DA9DA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is shield shaped with a raised moulded design featuring a large fleur-de-lis on the upper surface. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The weight is 40mm long, 31mm wide, 10mm thick and weighs 113.5g. Lead weights have been used in trade since the Roman period and were used for weighing quantities of coin as well as goods. Shield-shaped weights are a distinctive group of trade weights which are used from c.AD 1380 and continue into the…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Cowick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8D8F1D
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy vessel leg/foot probably dating from the medieval period. The object is tongue-shaped in plan with straight sides narrowing towards the foot, the edges of which are rounded. The upper edge terminates with a break. The surface of the object is rough with a grey patina and patches of a black deposit may indicate a sooty/carbon deposit. Dimensions: 40mm in length, 37mm in width, 10mm thick, 77.1g Crudely made cast copper alloy vessels were widely used from c.1250-1650 for serving and cooking. Cast cooking vessels seem to have come into use in the seco…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Legh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8BAFFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I (1272-1307) - Edward II, (1307-1327). Reverse: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. Class 10cf3b1 minted at London and dating to AD 1307-1309. North no. 1042/2
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-74A7AC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with an oval handle. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 3mm. The stem of the handle is decorated with a circumferential collar. The central motif is a bust facing right when viewed facing the object, and left in the impression. The design is surrounded by a worn inscription which reads S'ROG:DE (;?)(n?)VhACE. This may relate to a personal name. The object has a dark to mid-green patina. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 17mm in diameter (at face)…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E3ED3
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval Nuremberg "Ship penny" jetton dating to the period AD c. 1490-1550. Obverse type depicting a ship, with stern flag on the right and bow pennant on the left. The legend is fictitious. Reverse type depicting four fleurs-de-lis in a lozenge; fictitious legend. The jetton has been pierced twice, once in the centre and once below the legend. A similar example is illustrated in Mitchiner M. (1988), p. 371, no. 1162.
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FA18C9
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy horse harness pendant dating to the Medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and curves slightly in profile. At the top of the hanger is an integral transverse loop for attachment which has been twisted. On each face of the object there is no remaining decoration. The object has a patchy mid to dark brown patina. Dimensions: 26mm in length, 22mm in width, 2.5g.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F9BA99
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable token of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and flat with a slightly raised circumferential rim. The centre of the object is decorated with a moulded H with a pellet joining each line of the letter. Above and below the horizontal line/bar of the H is another pellet. Surrounding the central motif is a circumferential border. A moulded, seven pointed, star burst motif decorates the outer border of the object. Within and each side of the points of the star is a single pellet. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a mi…
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E33545
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-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 design of pellets and possibly a star-burst motif. The object has a mid-grey patina and is worn. Dimensions:27mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 45.3g 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: Wednesday 12th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E326B7
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 11mm. One face is decorated with a moulded five pointed star. At each point of the star is a large moulded pellet. On the opposite face of the object are six upright triangular projections. Between the projections worn moulding is visible, possibly also representing a star. The object has a mid-grey patina and is worn. Dimensions: 28mm in diameter, 12mm thick, 31.0g Similar examples of spindl…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thoresway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-792028
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped double struck penny of Edward IV second reign (AD 1471-1483). Reverse: [C]IVIT[]; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. D in centre of reverse. Minted at Durham under either bishop Lawrence Booth or William Dudley. AD 1471-1483.
Created on: Friday 7th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cilcain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-78A0AC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and cylindrical. It has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 13mm. The upper face is decorated with raised moulded lines forming a six pointed star. 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-brownish-grey patina and is worn. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period al…
Created on: Friday 7th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorseway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-788474
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy stirrup-shaped, medieval finger ring. The ring rises from the shoulders into a pointed bezel that is sub-triangular in plan. The setting is empty, except for the remains of a white adhesive or solder. One side of the bezel has a V-shaped notch while the other side runs straight across. Gilding is visible on each face of the object and the lower half of the hoop where it thins due to wear has been bent out of shape. Dimensions: 25mm in length, 23mm in width, 4mm thick (at the bezel), 5.5g This form of finger-ring was most popular during the 13th century however the…
Created on: Friday 7th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorseway', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-76B2C2
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token of medieval to post-medieval date, c. (1250-1800). The object is sub-circular in plan and flat. Only one face of the object is decorated. The outer face bears a long cross with a single pellet in each quarter and a pellet in the centre of the cross, within a circular border. Surrounding the long cross is worn moulded probable lettering which is illegible. The object is similar to the obverse face of a long cross penny. The object has a light brown patina. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 1mm thick, 4.6g Tokens were easy to make and distributed widely thro…
Created on: Friday 7th April 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cilcain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A61A35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The object has a circular die and a faceted upper face. The hexagonal handle is missing. The die itself is decorated with an anonymous personal seal devise depicting a hare holding and blowing a hunting horn while seated on the back of a left standing hound. A circumferential legend is present which, when printed, reads (SOHOV) [ ....]. Dimensions: 17.5mm in diameter, 15mm in height, 5.4g 'Sohov' is a French hunting cry.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontefract', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A4810D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date, (c. AD1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face of the object is decorated moulded lines and pellets. Some of the lines appear to be possible letters. If not entirely fictional and imitative, it is possible that the letters may relate to an individual's name, or perhaps are a religious inscription. Where the object is incomplete appears to have been deliberately cut on each side during antiquity. The reason behind …
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pickmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A457D9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date, (c. AD1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face of the object is decorated worn moulded lines and pellets. The object has a light white patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 19.2g 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: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pickmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BFF3E3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy medieval locking key probably dating fromAD 1300 - 1500.Only the hollow end of the stem remains and bit, the upper stem and bow are missing due to ancient breaks. The remaining bit is rectangular with two visible clefts. The fragment has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 22mm in width, 7.0g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BF8C69
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval pommel from a knife or a dagger dating to the period AD 1150-1450. The object is hollow and sub-spherical in form. One face has a large square hole measuring 10mm in width and length. The opposite face has a smaller sub-square hole measuring 7mm in length and 6mm in width. The object has been flattened on one side, possibly due to ancient damage. The face bearing the larger hole is flat and would have allowed the tang of the cutting implement to fit snugly against its surface. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: 20mm in length, 2…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BED0BC
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy miniature toy cauldron dating from the medieval or post medieval period. The vessel is a miniature tripod cauldron. It is circular, with a flaring rim, waisted neck, and bulbous body with a rounded base. Three oval sectioned legs project from the base of the object. The vessel has two diametrically opposed loop handles attached to the rim and shoulder. The cauldron has mid-green colour. Dimensions: 18mm in height, 20mm in width, 16mm thick, 11.2g A similar example on the database is WMID-E6F6E4 which cites Egan and Forsyth (2005), page 111. The record notes that t…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Snaith', grid reference and parish protected.