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-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-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.