Record ID: LVPL-AB23F2
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dress hook of post-medieval date. The object is shield shaped in plan and flat. The hook and attachment bar is missing. Three circular perforations (one incomplete) decorate the end of the object above which is a transverse ridge. Three larger perforations (one incomplete) decorate the other half of the object which then terminates with an ancient break. The object is brown in colour and the patina has broken away. Dimensions: 12mm in length, 13mm in width, 0.5mm thick, 0.5g Similar, more complete, examples can be found in Read, (2008), p89-90. A simil…
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A7DAA7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy mount of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1500 - c. AD 1700. The mount is lozenge shaped in plan and flat. It consists of an eight-petalled moulded flower with a central pellet. The rear of the object has casting seem and is undecorated. The flower has a light white patina. Dimensions: 12mm in lenght, 13mm in width, 1mm thick, 1.6g.
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2AAB12
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval anthropomorphic mount or stud (c. AD1700-c.1800). The object is oval in plan, convex at the front and hollow to the rear. The front of the object is moulded into the form of a human face. It has flowing wavy hair each side of the head which is flat on top. Two rounded pellets project from the forehead which may represent hair such as a fringe. The face has oval depressions representing eyes and ridged brows. The nose is long and narrow and the mouth is worn. At the centre of the rear of the mount a tapering spike projects and bends to one side. It is ova…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29556F
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy miniature toy cannon of post-medieval date, dating 17th-19th century. These models were produced as complete working models of their larger counterparts. The object consists of an elongated bulbous cascable, a vent hole and the remains of one trunnion which protrudes from one side of the object. The opposite trunnion is missing due to an ancient break. These would have enabled the piece to be elevated and mounted onto a wooden wheeled carriage. Three reinforce rings are on the barrel which gently tapers from the vent towards the muzzle. Dimensions: 58m…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Riccall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-196B5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish halfpenny of George II, (1727-1760). Reverse: HIBERNIA 1741; crowned harp. Type II, large lettering. Spink no. 6606. Obverse: GEORGIUS II REX; laureate bust left.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-191D49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Irish shilling of James I, (AD 1603-1625). Reverse: HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS; crowned harp. Second coinage, fourth bust, AD 1604-1607. IM: rose. Spink no. 6516. Clipped and nicked on one edge, (possibly due to the plough).
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FF53E9
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy punch or chasing tool, possibly for decorating metal or leather, probably dating from the post-Medieval period. The object tapers in width from the centre to each end and is rectangular in cross-section. One end, the tang, is squared off and worn. The opposite, working, end tapers to a rounded point and has a smooth dark black patina. Separating each end of the object is a central rounded collar. This collar is not a form that would have been in use on a Bronze Age tool such as an awl. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 10mm in width (of collar), 4mm in width (below coll…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FEF93D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of post-medieval date. The object consists of an oval die, a narrowed stem, and a flat, tri-lobed, openwork terminal. The face of the object depicts a heart pierced by two arrows in saltire, surmounted by a crown. Punched ovals to the side of the heart represent drops of blood, rendering this a 'bleeding heart' design. Dimensions: 30mm in height, 15mm in length (of die), 14mm in width (of die), 4.5g The imagery on the die resembles that on late 17th and early 18th century buttons and cufflinks, but there are also many seal matrices with the de…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FE4038
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Charles I, (AD1625-1649). Reverse: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO, shield over cross pattée moline. IM: Anchor, horizontal (1628-1629). Clipped. Obverse: CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX; crowned bust left, XII behind bust. North no. 2229.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EDDDCF
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy finger ring of post-medieval date, (c. 1650-c. 1850). The bezel is oval in plan with tapering shoulders. The remains of the hoop is D-shaped in cross-section and terminates with a worn break each side of the bezel. The bezel is decorated with a circular grooved border within which there is a low-relief initial of E and C. Between each initial is a vertical foliate-like motif. The object has a dark green patina. Dimensions: 24mm in length, 15mm in width, 13mm thick (from front of bezel to end break of hoop), 5.4g A similar example which can be found …
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EFDCF6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy toy, possibly a puppet, of post-medieval date. The head appears to be in the form of a bust of Mr. Punch (from the Punch and Judy puppet show) or possibly of a Jester. The object has an oval face with a prominent nose, recessed eyes, and an open mouth. The figure wears a tall pointed hat which points forwards and has a wide rim. At the rear of the head some excess fabric of the hat points down with the two points forming the style of a bifurcated jester's hat (a fool's hat). Below the neck of the object is an undulating ruff from which extend three projections. Two o…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Saturday 25th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EDDDA5
Object type: KEY (WINDING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy clock key of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The object has an oval bow from the top of which projects a second smaller oval measuring 14mm in diameter. This would have been used to suspend the key from a nail, chain or similar. Below the bow the key thickens to form the stem with a double collar at the bow end. The stem is hollow and oval in cross-section. From the end of the stem a single fragment of the bit projects. Opposite, another projection terminates with a break. The oval bow is decorated with a curved groove which runs…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ED0C3C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date. The object is trapezoidal in plan with moulded decoration on the loops. Each end of the buckle frame is pointed with an oval knop at each corner. A rounded knop decorates each end of the strap bar. The pin is missing. Each end of the buckle frame is notched for the pin to rest. The surface of the buckle has been silvered. A similar example can be found in Whitehead, (2003), p83 no.522 and has been dated c.1620-1680. Dimensions: 25mm in length, 40mm in width, 2.5mm thick, 8.4g
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ECE690
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver rowel spur comprising of two incomplete arms and neck. The neck, which bifurcates to take the missing rowel is broken on one half, due to what appears to be a modern break. Iron corrosion is visible on the unbroken half of the neck where an iron rivet remains in-situ. This would have attached the rowel to the neck. Each arm is broken at a similar length due to a recent break. The arms are D-shaped in cross-section and undecorated. The object has been silvered and has an adhering patch of copper alloy corrosion in one place. Dimensions: 51mm in length, 56mm i…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DACAF3
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Jews (or jaws) harp dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with an oval head. It is lozenge shaped in cross-section. Although the iron spring strip is missing, there is a depression visible on the oval head where it was once attached. The object has a dark brown patina with the reddish copper alloy visible in places. Dimensions: 65mm in length, 31mm in width, 7mm thick, 22.2g Jews harps were current from the Medieval period right up until the 18th century, but Medieval examples are rare.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D775B6
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
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 flattened and it is curved in profile, probably due to damage. The figure is naked but may be wearing a hat, possibly a bowler hat, however it may also be the figure's hair piled up in a bun-like style. The face has wide irregular rounded depressions for eyes a projecting bulbous nose and a linear mouth. The shoulders are narrowed and sloped. The figure's left arm is straight ending at the waste while the right arm bends at th…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Harwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3BF01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James II, (1685-1688). Reverse: []; crowned cruciform shields. Obverse: laureate bust left. The coin has been curved into a gentle S-shape indicating that it may have been reused as a 'love token'. The bust has been stamped with an oval countermark which is worn.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C36D2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver halfgroat of Charles I, (1625-1649). IM: castle (Worcester and Shrewsbury) AD 1643. Group A, without bust, crowned rose on each face, no inner circles.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C2BE1B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver coin possibly of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). The coin is possibly a threepence. Reverse: []; square shield, date above [].
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Antrobus', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C26623
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Irish sixpence of James I, (1603-1626). Obverse: IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HI' REX; crowned bust left. Reverse: TVEATVR VNITA DEVS; crowned harp. IM: Martlet. Second coinage. AD 1604-1607. Spink no. 6517.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrenbury', grid reference and parish protected.