Record ID: LVPL-C939CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper-alloy morphologically similar to the shape of a flat axehead, possibly casting waste from a manufacturing process. The object is roughly pear shaped in silhouette, with a rough texture that appears to be partly from corrosion and partly from the natural grain of the metal.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D0F5B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function. The object is in the form of a wedge with one forked end. The forked end appears to be incomplete. The object is undecorated and has a rough mid-green patina. Dimensions: 62mm in length, 23mm in width, 16mm thick, 105.6g. This object is possibly part of a post-medieval to modern soldering iron although it is not as pointed as other recorded examples. Other similar objects which have been recorded are SUR-2394F4, KENT-9E6231 KENT-928245 and SUR-87BB01. See http://www.bradfordonavonmuseum.co.uk/archives/1895 (last entry) …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BA323E
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spinner, for the put-and-take game, of Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Century AD). The handle of the object is circular in cross-section and extends into a hexagonal central sectioned body. Inscribed instructions are present on each side. These are: TAKE ALL; PUT TWO; TAKE ONE; ALL PUT; TAKE TWO; PUT ONE. Underneath, it is rounded with a rounded knop as a base. LANCUM-6A3DF2 notes: 'Put and Take is one of many forms of "Teetotums" (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teetotum), which are any games using a spinning top. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica arti…
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-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-70F2FB
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two silver coins of William III, (1694-1702). Coin 1: A silver sixpence of William III, (1694-1702). Obverse: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA; laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: 1696 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. First bust, early harp, large crown. Spink no. 3520. Dimensions: 21mm in diameter 3.0g Coin 2: A silver shilling of William III, (1694-1702). Obverse: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA; laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: 16[..] MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. Third bust. Spink no. 3505. AD1697. Dimensions: 24mm in diameter 5…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F58B0F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB R[..]; shield. Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; Crowned harp. Heavily clipped, IM, Martlet. AD 1601-1602. Spink (2003) no. 6507.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3261A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of William III, (1694-1702). Reverse: 1697 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned shields.York mint, Y below bust. Spink no. 3536.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1E306A
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface token of medieval to post medieval date. The token is decorated on one face with worn moulded ridges. The object has a light brown patina. 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 Medieval long cross pennies continued to be circulated throughout both the Medieval and Post Medieval periods and a general date of c. AD 1250-1800 is given. They have a huge range of designs which were not necessarily related to function and could have been used for …
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Billinge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5D58CD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete wheel made post-medieval ceramic vessel or tyg dating to the 17th century. The multi-handled faceted drinking cup has a long conical body which flares outwards slightly below the handle before tapering in facets towards the circular base. The vessel leans slightly to one side. Below the rim of the vessel is a decorative horizontal ridge. One complete handle remains attached while on the opposite side the corresponding handle is missing. A small projection at both the base and the top of the handle remains. The internal fabric visible within the scar of the upper par…
Created on: Sunday 13th March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5FF257
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron nail of Roman to Post-Medieval date. The object has a flat circular head. On the back face is an integrally cast stem. This is rectangular in section and tapers to a point. The nail measures 23.42mm in length, 14.82mm in width, 13.12mm thick, and 4.1g. The object is covered with iron corrosion and is reddish brown in colour.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5FC86D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The object is circular in plan at the base with an oval top and is conical. At the base of the object is a circular depression with an internal diameter of 8.73mm and a depth of 1.51mm. The outer surface of the object is rough with several notches and grooves due to wear or damage. It has a mid-grey patina and is crudely made. The object weighs 92.7g. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. However the patina on this example su…
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F97F1
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy bell of Post-Medieval date. The fragment is from the rim of a clapper bell. The object is curved in plan and would have been conical when complete. Circumferential striations are visible on the outer face of the object. The base is slightly rounded with each other edge terminating with a break. The breaks although slightly worn do not appear ancient. The object has a mid-green patina with the remains of tinning in places.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F892D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy uniface token of Post-Medieval date. The object is sub-circular in plan and is flat. The upper face is decorated with moulded cross-hatching while the lower face is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina and has been crudely made. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be Post Medieval in date (1500-1850 AD), those which seem to mimic Medieval …
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F6C24
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of probable Medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a large central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8.43mm. The upper face is decorated with a moulded star with eight points resulting in a series of triangular cells. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a light brownish white patina and is in good condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have been found in contexts of Roman through to Post-Medieval date. The majority however appear are dated to the Medieval period.
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-56A6D5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman copper alloy penanular finger ring in the form of a snake and dating from about AD 100-400. The hoop is sub-circular in plan and is probably smaller than originally intended having been coiled. The terminal expands to form the head of the snake, but does not appear to be complete. The other terminal is of similar form and possibly represent another head however could also be the tail. The object has been squashed inwards and is incomplete. It has a dark green patina. Examples of similar finger rings which can be found on the database are KENT-95BA94 and SWYOR-13E3D6.
Created on: Friday 26th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 26th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4A0113
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
A silver-gilt dress-hook with a six-lobed pinked back plate. In each corner of the lobes is a knop. On top of the back plate is a sub hexagonal cushion and shaped with this are four domes, one positioned on each alternate lobe and one placed in the centre, two now damaged. Around the base of each dome is a filigree wire border. In each space left above the other alternate lobes are two knops radiating from the central dome. On the reverse is a transverse attachment bar, under which is a hole. This hole may have accommodated a pin that secured an additional decorative element to the fro…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-906253
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The object can be classified as the Ewart Park phase of metalwork. The object has been deliberately cut just above the base of the socket. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge flaring outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is almost complete. It measures 43.43mm in width and is 0.85mm thick. At the base of the socket the object measures 32.27mm in width and is 15.69mm thick. The remaining socket measures 10.41mm in depth and is oval in cross-sectio…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7D4596
Object type: AXE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete polished stone axe dating to the Neolithic period, (3500 BC - 2100 BC). The object is a pointed oval in cross-section and is oval in plan. The axe has suffered from various damage and losses particularly at the butt end which appear to be recent. The butt end measures 49.77mm in width and is 3.58mm thick. The cutting edge is almost complete and measures 1.62mm in thickness. The stone is a mottled light brown and grey smooth stone.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7B3802
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable nut cracker dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of one arm of a nut cracker. Each end terminates with a break. The top of the arm is circular in cross-section. The arm then flattens forming a D-shaped cross-section. Two ridges decorate the outer face of the object. The crushing box and opposite arm are missing. The object has a mid green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-13B641
Object type: LACE TAG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy lace tag of probable Late Medieval to post-Medieval date. The tag is made from a sheet of metal rolled into a cylinder, the diameter decreasing slightly from top to bottom. Each end of the object is open. Towards the narrow end of the object is a semi-circular nick through one side of the rolled sheet. The object has a mid-green patina. The lace tag would secure the lace along its length, with the folded edges gripping the lace.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-123622
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper probably dating to the Neolithic period, (3500-2100BC). The object is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. Five flakes have been removed from the dorsal (upper) face and the edges of the scraper has been retouched. Several areas of ripples can be seen on the ventral (lower) face where flakes have been removed. The implement is made from a translucent brown flint with some white cortex remaining at one edge.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-122342
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy thimble dating to the Medieval period. The object is circular in plan is domed at the top. The thimble is covered with irregular pits. The base of the object has been damaged at one side. The object has a dark green patina and is in fair condition. The domed crown and irregular pits date the object from the Medieval to the Tudor period, p48 Cuddeford, (1994).
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Saturday 13th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-121036
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy buckle dating to the Medieval period. The object is a single looped D-shaped buckle. The strap bar is narrowed and offset. The frame is decorated with a single barrel moulding. The buckle plate remains attached to the strap bar and consists of a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded over and a notch cut to house the pin. The pin is missing. The plate is secured with a single rivet at the terminal end which measures 4.52mm in diameter. The patina is mostly missing apart from a couple of small patches where it is mid-brown. The remains of gilding can be …
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-120043
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 2.76mm in diameter. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p28-29. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-11F566
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 1.91mm in diameter. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p28-29. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-11E777
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 2.36mm in diameter. The object has a brownish green patina and is in good condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p28-29. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-11D8D6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. At the rear of the object is an integral attachment loop the perforation of which measures 2.82mm in diameter. The button is decorated with six openwork cells on each face. Two sets of cells on the rear of the object have been damaged and now form one opening. The object has a mid brown patina and can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century. A similar example can be found in Bailey, (2004), p23, fig 7.1.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Saturday 13th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-11B172
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy tombac pimple button probably dating to the 17th century. The object is circular in plan and conical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple. The attachment loop has broken away from the lower surface. The outer surface of the object has been silvered or tinned. The object has a mid-grey patina. Similar examples can be found in Bailey (2004), p35.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B46845
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Philip and Mary, (AD1554-1558). Obverse: PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA; crowned bust of Mary left. Reverse: POSVIMVS DEVM ADIVTO NOS; cross fourchee over royal shield. IM: Lis North no. 1973.
Created on: Friday 14th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F43DB2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy steelyard weight probably dating to the Medieval period. The object is oval in plan and cross-section. The object tapers towards the top which is circular in cross-section. The sides of the object are rounded and each face is flat. An integral attachment loop which is pierced projects from the top of the object. The base of the object is curved and it is likely that it would have been suspended during use. The remains of gilding can be seen on each face of the object. The object weighs 34.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9A90F7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal. The object is oval in plan and flat with a sub-rectangular projecting tab at the top which would have attached to the opposite disc. The object is stamped with a lozenge divided into four segments. The upper and lower segments appear to have worn flowers within them, while to the right is a harp and to the left a lion. The object has a mid white patina.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9A7C76
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable sestertius of Antoninus Pius. Obverse: worn. Reverse: worn.
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-789F58
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy two piece strap end dating to the Medieval period. The object is tongue shaped in plan and consists of two sheets of copper alloy held together by a rivet at each end. Each rivet remains in-situ. There is no evidence of a side strip. The object is undecorated and has a smooth mid-green patina. A small fragment of possible leather remains between the two sheets.
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7871A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap mount dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is a bar with a central and terminal lobes. The object is D-shaped in cross-section. Each terminal lobe is perforated but only one retains the rivet for attachment. The central lobe has been decorated with four transverse grooves. Each ridge between the grooves is decorated with shallow vertical grooves. The object has a dark greenish brown patina. This form of belt mount was very popular in the medieval period and was in use from at least 1150-1450 AD. Similar examples can be seen in Egan and Prit…
Created on: Thursday 31st May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-37DCA6
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy developed flat axe of dating from the Early to Middle Bronze Age. The axe is a narrow butted flat axe with a median bevel / proto stop ridge 52.70mm from the butt end. It has straight sides, a rounded butt and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is crescentric in plan and measures 1.68mm thick. The point before the prepared cutting edge measures 9.86mm thick. The butt is 17.68mm wide and 1.29mm thick, and the width at the median bevel / proto stop ridge is 26.96mm. The tips of the crescent shaped blade have been damaged through …
Created on: Monday 28th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B83EF7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Threepence of Charles II, (1660-85). Obverse: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA; crowned bust right Reverse: 1679. MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned three interlinked Cs
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 31st May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-529C33
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy possible blade probably dating to the Bronze Age. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. The object narrows from the centre of the object towards each edge. The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. Each edge is broken and worn.
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0073A0Z
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET REGINA; crowned bust left, rose behind. Reverse: POSVI DEV [ADIVTOREM MEV]; long cross fourchee on square shield, 15[ ] above shield. IM: Sword, (1580-1581AD). Second Issue. North no: 1997 1582AD.
Created on: Thursday 19th April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D64EC3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spur buckle dating from c.1250-1400. The buckle is oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section with an integral buckle plate. The buckle frame has a notched lip where the pin rests. Either end of the strap bar is decorated with a lobed knop. A cast copper alloy pin remains looped around the strap bar. Below the perforation for the pin the buckle plate is narrowed with a double transverse ridge at each end. The plate rises in the centre and is semi-oval in cross-section. Beyond the lower ridge the plate flattens and expands to from a lozenge shaped from which projects…
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D61908
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. It has a large central circular perforation. The object is undecorated and has a dark brownish grey patina. 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.1066-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Thursday 19th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.