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-D4B1E6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible button of uncertain date. The object appears to be a button or possibly a coin which has been folded in half and melted. The raised and flattened loop on one face may have been for attachment. On each face is a pattern which is too worn and damaged to identify. The object has been silvered or tinned.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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-D507A2
Object type: COSMETIC SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy cosmetic implement probably dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). The object consists of a sheet of copper alloy which flares out at either end. The object is incomplete. The object has been bent almost in half and has some modern damage also. On the rear of the object is a shallow central groove running the length of the object. It has a mid-green patina and shows signs of corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th 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.

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-7E8673
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy harness boss dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object is circular in plan, thick and flat. The object has foliate relief decoration surrounding a central roundel.Most of the outer edge of the object is missing. The remains of one iron rivet can be seen on the reverse of the object. The object has a dark grey patina. It is likely to dates from the eighteenth century. Similar examples which can be found on the database are SF6788 and SWYOR-937753. Similar examples can be seen in Bailey's "Detector Finds" (1999).
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleston', 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.

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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-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.

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-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-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-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-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-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-D4C567
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver groat of Mary, (1553-1554). Obverse: MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA; crowned bust left. Reverse: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA; long cross fourchee over royal shield. IM: Pomegranate. North no. 1960.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D4E0D3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy double looped rectangular buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and oval in cross-section. It curves slightly in profile. The outer edge of one loop widens and is at a slight angle. The object is undecorated and the pin is missing. It has a dark brown patina. Similar examples have been dated from c.1570-1700.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D5AD58
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount. The object consists of a lozenge-shaped body, each end of which expands to form a stylised fleur-de-lis. This is formed at each end from an oval pierced with two circular holes; projecting from the centre of each oval is a triangular knop which terminates with a rounded point. The central lozenge is decorated with a single incised groove which borders the object. On the hollowed reverse of the object are two sub-rectangular spikes for attachment. The object has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. Compare CORN-169AA4, which is dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.