Record ID: LVPL-46E33E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over square shield, 1602 above shield. IM: 2 (1602-1603). North no. 2015.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-463572
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of a spur of post-medieval date. The surviving fragment consists of an incomplete arm with an integral figure of eight terminal. This is where the connecting and securing buckles would have been located. The incomplete end terminates with an ancient break. The arm is D-shaped in cross-section. The perforations from the figure of eight terminal have an internal diameter of 5mm. Dimensions: 27mm in length, 13mm in width, 3.3g The object has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition. A similar example which has been recorded on the PAS database is LVPL…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D76246
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of a long hook, measuring 85mm in length before it curves, tapering in width to a rounded point. The hook is circular in cross-section. At the top of the object the hook expands and flattens to form an integral loop. The loop has an internal diameter of 14mm. The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. It is in fair condition. Dimensions: 85mm in length, 20mm in width (at the loop), 8.60g. The exact function of the object is unknown however the form and lack of decoration suggests it…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-D6C973
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy finger ring of post-medieval date. The hoop would have been circular in plan however has been bent out of shape. It has a slight D-shaped cross-section. The bezel consists of a raised very worn sexfoil which may have been intended to be a flower. The finger ring has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 12mm in width, 5mm width of hoop, 2.25g
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C8BCCC
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable toggle, or possible awl, of uncertain dating, but probably Post Medieval (AD 1500 to AD 1700). The probable toggle is a pointed oval shape with a circular cross section. Both ends narrow to a blunt point. A narrowed waist is present at the centre. The probable toggle is a greyish-green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss in some of the surface detail. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 8mm thick (at the centre), 8.35g. A similar example which has been record…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BF0BA6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy male figurine with an exaggerated phallus, probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa AD 1600-1800. The back of the figurine is flat and undecorated. The figure is naked but may be wearing a hat, possibly a bowler hat with a flattened top. The face is worn with no visible features. The shoulders are narrowed and sloped. Each arm bends at the elbow across the waist. The erect phallus is disproportionately large below which are the worn testicles. The legs are short terminating in rounded forward facing feet. There is no detail on the feet or hands. T…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BC6DA7
Object type: FLASK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy gun powder flask dating from the 18th to 19th century. The object consists of two halves of copper alloy U-shaped or 'flask shaped' sheet, one of which slots into the other. The top of the flask is open. There is no visible decoration or handles on the object. The object has a light green patina. Dimensions: 140mm in length, 72mm in width, 20mm thick, 58g.
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4616DA
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two halves of a lead alloy musket ball of post medieval date. It is likely that each half is part of the same musket ball. The shot would have been spherical and appears to have been intentionally cut in half. A casting seem is visible on one half and each half has a projecting spru. Dimensions: 14 mm in diameter, 12.6g Half and quartered musket balls are found from 18th century contexts and are believed to have been produced to generate a spraying action when fired from a rifle (Sivilich, 2005, 15). Reference: Sivilich, D.M. 2005. Revolutioanry War Musket Ball Typology. In S…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-45DAE4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threehalfpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON; long cross over square shield, 1561 above. IM: pheon. Second Issue, North no. 2000.
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-457D2C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a ceramic vessel of early post-medieval date, probably 16th century. The fragment is slightly curved in plan and has a glazed outer face which is stamped with four rouletted motifs. The internal fabric of the object is mid-orange with no visible inclusions. The fragment is oxidised resulting in a mid-brownish-orange glaze. Dimensions: 36mm in length, 18mm in width, 8mm thick, 4.8g. Rouletted stamped motifs such as these are commonly found however often have a raised circumferential border, particular south Lancashire types. The lack of glaze on the internal face of…
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9E286F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over shield 1582 above shield. IM: bell (1582-1583). North no. 1997.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B2ADB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; cross fourchee over square shield, 1574 above. IM: Eglantine, (1574-1578). North no. 1997.
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-7556E5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible weight or spindle whorl of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The lower face of the object is undecorated, flat and has a dark waxy grey patina. The upper face of the object has a rough dark brown iron patina which is decorated with raised pellets. In the centre of the object there is a circular very slight depression measuring 10mm in diameter. This depression is mid-grey in colour. Dimensions: 29mm in diameter, 6mm thick, 25.7g The shape of the object, decoration and central depression is suggestive of this being…
Created on: Friday 6th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-963F4D
Object type: TAG
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy rectangular 'tag' or strip probably of post-medieval date. The object is rectangular in plan and is flat. The object has been pierced or punched through four times. Three of the perforations are sub-rectangular while one appears to be two conjoined circles. The perforations are unevenly spaced and may have been used in order to thread the 'tag' onto an object. A grooved spiral surrounds one of the punched holes. Following the perforations the object is stamped on each face with Roman numerals which read XXVII. This can be translated as 27. The numerals have been punched d…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9C4CE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver threepence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over square shield, 1570 above shield. IM: Coronet (1567-1570). North no. 1998.
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-98F4CE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount of post-medieval date. The mount consists of a triangular central plate which expands outwards at one end to form a rounded knopped terminal. The opposite terminal flares outwards forming into a pelta shaped (crescentic) terminal. Where the pelta shaped terminal and the triangular central panel meet is a transverse groove. Above the rounded terminal is a transverse ridge while below is a transverse groove from which the object terminates with a rounded knop. To the rear of the brooch three integral lugs project from the cresentic or pelta shaped terminal, one i…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton-cum-Peel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-97E616
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy figurine or handle dating from the Post-Medieval to the Modern period. The head is three dimensional and hollow. It appears to be in the form of a human male possibly of African ethnicity. The face is damaged obscuring the features and it has a short 'bowl-cut' hairstyle. At the base of the rear of the head is a flat sub oval projection which would have extended to form a rectangular shank. Similar examples which have been recorded on the database all have integral shanks projecting from the base of head forming a 'neck' a parallel for a hollow head with rectangular sl…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-62AD6A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead-alloy button, dating late 16th-17th century. The button is convex with flat back and decorated with worn moulding and a central pellet. Four moulded lines radiate out from the central pellet to the button's edge. Between each moulded line the button is decorated with worn cross-hatching. The button has an integral looped shank now slightly bent and pierced for attachment. A casting seam is visible on the back of the button. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 16mm in length, 17mm in width, 8.6g.
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-628848
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible uniface token or weight of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and decorated on one face. The object is decorated with a border of three parallel circumferential ridges between which is a series of worn horizontal ridges. Within the inner circle is a cross pattee. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 23mm in diameter, 3mm thick, 6.3g Tokens were easy to make and distributed widely throughout a large period of time; therefore, they are difficult to date precisely. Those decorated to resemble Medi…
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-4CF45C
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy fitting of post-medieval date. The fitting would probably have been used as a coat hook. The object has a polyhedral headed, that is a cuboid with its corners cut off, terminal from the base of which an oval sectioned arm extends. The arm thickens towards the attachment end and narrows forming a waste before flaring out into a circular concave attachment. Within the rear of the attachment a rod of corroded iron extends. This would have secured the attachment end to a wall or piece of furniture. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Althoug…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.