Record ID: LVPL-99436B
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2019 T700 An incomplete gold finger ring of medieval date (c.AD1200-1400). The plain hoop is round in plan, tapers from the shoulders toward the base. The hoop is D-shaped in cross section at the shoulders before tapering to a flattened oval cross-section. The hoop has been pulled out of shape, possibly due to damage within the plough soil. The thicker part of the shoulders of the hoop are soldered to the sub-rectangular bezel and joined by the form of a thin triangular attachment and holds the bezel in place. The bezel is hollow and the top is damaged. The be…
Created on: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1DB33C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy zoomorphic terminal in the form of a dog or wolf's head. The terminal is likely from a whistle. The animal has an elongated snout the end of which is rounded and a clenched jaw. Behind the front teeth a perforation runs through the mouth to the opposite side. The eyes, on each side of the head, are rounded pellets with ridged brows above. The ears are sub-rectangular and flattened against the side of the head. Behind the head is a raised sub-rectangular sectioned collar. The collar is decorated with a series of pits or 'studs'. From behind the collar the …
Created on: Friday 21st July 2017
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bramhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F3DC3A
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An fragment of copper alloy casting waste of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section and thickens at one end. There does not appear to be a particular form to the object. The object has a light green patina which suggest it is pre-1500s in date. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 30mm in width, 9mm thick, 16.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F3154D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and possible mis-cast copper alloy disc brooch. The brooch can be classified as Weetch's Type 5, with concentric circles, which she dates to the 10th century (2013, vol 1, 78). Originally the brooch would have been circular, with a slightlyconvex front decorated with a series of cast designs; at the centre of the brooch is a large raised boss with a central pellet, surrounding this is a circle formed from small pellets enclosed by a raised rib / ring. The outer edge is decorated with small raised bosses which are encircled (ring-and-dot). Between each of these is a sm…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 29th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E1C067
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Published
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius of L. Mussidius Longus, dating to the period c.42 BC. [L.M]VSSIDIVS[.LONGVS] reverse type depicting a cornucopiae on globe, rudder to left, caduceus and apex to right. Mint of Rome. As RRC 494/39a.
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CF8DB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of William III, possibly intended to be a love token. Reverse: 169(6) MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. The coin is worn and has been bent this may suggest that it was re-used as a love token. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 2.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3EF61C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Philip and Mary, (1554-1558). Obverse: PHILIP ET MARIA D G REX ET REGINA; crowned bust of Mary left. Reverse: POSVIMVS DEVM ADIVTO NOS; cross fourchée over royal shield. North no. 1973.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3EA881
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling probably of William III. Reverse: 1697 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. Obverse: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA; laureate bust right. AD 1697. Dimensions: 26mm in diameter, 7.55g. Not clipped.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E8DCC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling probably of William III, possibly intended to be a love token. Reverse: [ ]; crowned cruciform shields. Obverse: [GVLI]ELMVS III [DEI GRA]; laureate bust right. The coin is worn and has been bent this may suggest that it was re-used as a love token. However it has not been bent into the typical S-shape and therefore it may also be post-depositional damage. Dimensions: 26mm in diameter, 5.35g.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E68B7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling probably of William III, (1688-1694) possibly intended to be a love token. The coin is worn on each face and has been bent into a gentle S-shape. Ths suggests that it was re-used as a love token. Coins of William III were commonly converted into love tokens. Each face of the coin is worn and heavily scratched. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 4.25g
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E48FD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. Each face has no visible decoration. The object has a light powdery white patina. Dimensions: 27mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 33.15g 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: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E36B1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. Each face is decorated with worn moulded lines and pellets. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 30mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 28.35g. 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: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BFF3E3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy medieval locking key probably dating fromAD 1300 - 1500.Only the hollow end of the stem remains and bit, the upper stem and bow are missing due to ancient breaks. The remaining bit is rectangular with two visible clefts. The fragment has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 22mm in width, 7.0g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BFC2AA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token of post-medieval date. The uniface token is circular in plan and flat. The object is decorated with a face consisting of lentoid eyes, a triangular nose and linear parted lips. The ace is surrounded by a 'crimped' border of radiating grooves. The object has a light cream patina and can be classified as Powell Class 10. Similar examples recorded on the database are SUR-6E5E08 and SUR-2B1317. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 3.6g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BF8C69
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval pommel from a knife or a dagger dating to the period AD 1150-1450. The object is hollow and sub-spherical in form. One face has a large square hole measuring 10mm in width and length. The opposite face has a smaller sub-square hole measuring 7mm in length and 6mm in width. The object has been flattened on one side, possibly due to ancient damage. The face bearing the larger hole is flat and would have allowed the tang of the cutting implement to fit snugly against its surface. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: 20mm in length, 2…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BD6C95
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete double looped copper alloy buckle of early post-medieval date (c. AD 1550 - 1650). Only one end of the buckle frame remains, the pin and strap bar are also missing. The D-shaped loop is decorated with an acorn shaped knop on which traces of gilding remain. The remaining sides of the buckle frame are undecorated. The rear of the object is concave and undecorated. The buckle has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 44mm in length, 35mm in width, 3mm thick, 8.3g A parallel for this buckle is illustrated by Ross Whitehead, who suggests a date of mid-16th to mid-17th century…
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EC02D5
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-oval in plan with a lentoid cross-section. The axehead is extremely worn with no visible decoration. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The butt is narrow, rounded and is almost complete measuring 21mm in width, and 3mm thick. One edge of the butt end has broken away. The cutting edge is crescent-shaped and measures 47mm in width and is 3mm thick. At the thickest point in the centre of the object the axehead measures 5mm. D…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5F8BBB
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pewter (lead alloy) spoon of medieval to post-medieval date. The spoon bowl is fig-leaf shaped in plan and curves in profile. The stem is lozenge-shaped in cross-section and terminates in a recent break. File marks are visible on the faceted sides of the stem. The edges of the bowl have been slightly damaged, possibly due to abrasion from within the plough soil. There are no stamps or maker's marks on the object. When complete this spoon may have had a decorative knop such as an acorn knop, see YORYM-AEDA75 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/276333. Ega…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F85F84
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy incomplete rectangular or sub-rectangular buckle. The size of the incomplete buckle suggests it may have been a double looped buckle. The outer frame is decorated with two rectangular grooves along its length. In the centre of the frame is a deep notch for the pin to rest. The remaining incomplete arm is narrowed and oval in cross-section. The rear of the frame is undecorated and file marks are visible. The buckle has a brownish green patina and possibly dates from c.1570-1700. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 52mm in width, 4mm thick, 14.60g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BD84D0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy trumpet brooch from the Roman period, dating to c.1st to 2nd centuries AD. The trumpet brooch has a typical oval head which has no visible decoration or head loop is missing. The bow arches out from the head and tapers towards the foot. The bow is oval in cross-section. The bow is decorated with a worn oval waist moulding and terminates just below the waist moulding due to an ancient break. At the rear of the object a pierced lug projects from the back of the head which would have secured the spring. The brooch has a light green patina and is in fair condition. It ca…
Created on: Friday 16th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marple', grid reference and parish protected.