Record ID: LVPL-57BD94
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of a long arm which is oval in cross-section. At one end the arm tapers in width to form an integral pointed oval terminal. The terminal is sub-triangular in cross-section with one flat face. At the opposite end of the object is a bifurcated terminal which is incomplete. The purpose of each terminal is unclear. Projecting from the centre of the object is a sub-rectangular tab, one end of which tapers in width and curls inwards on itself. One end of this may be incomplete however it is difficult to be certain.…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Frodsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FC4C94
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is U-shaped in plan with zoomorphic duck or bird terminals. Extending down from the centre of the object is a circular-sectioned shaft, measuring 3mm thick, which appears to be hollow and is soil filled. The birds are each identical with open mouths and rounded beaks and circular annulet eyes. At the top of each head is an undulating raised ridge. The back of the bird's heads appears to have once joined each other at this ridge. Surrounding the eyes the surface is stained red, this may possibly be the remains of degra…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7CF796
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is circular in plan and tapers regularly towards the rounded point. The object is complete and undecorated. There are no signs of wear or file marks. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E4C35
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy of uncertain date and function. The object is in the form of a fish and flat however it is unclear if the object is complete or if each end terminates with an ancient break. Each end is slightly bent and sharp. There are no rivets or forms of attachment visible. The outer face is possibly decorated with punched annulets however pitted corrosion obscures the detail. Traces of gilding are visible on each face. The object has a dark brown patina.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C19FB1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is D-shaped in plan and consists of a straight hexagonal sectioned side which narrows into a curved side with an undulating outer edge. File marks are visible on each face of the object. There is no visible wear where a connection/strap may have been attached. The object appears to be complete and has a dark green patina. Possible uses include harness or strap fitting.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3FB0B0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object, of uncertain date. The object is rectangular in plan and flat. It is stamped with the Roman numeral or letter V in the centre through which there is a crack. The rear of the object is undecorated. It has a light brown patina. The object may have functioned as a Post-Medieval cloth seal which were often rectangular; however although the upper edge is incomplete, there is no evidence of attachment. Another possibility is that it was metal working debris used as a practice piece.
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandderfel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5355A6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is square in plan and rectangular in cross-section. Each edge appears to have been cut but is damaged and not straight. Each face of the object is corroded and pitted with a brownish green patina. There is no visible decoration. The object may be a piece of metal working debris and is undiagnostic in terms of exact date and function.
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A45EC7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-cruciform in plan and oval in cross-section. At the top of the object is an oval projection with strip of copper alloy surrounding it. The surface of the object is rough and irregular and may have been affected by heat. The object has a mid-green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Congleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8557B5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object of uncertain function. The object is semi-circular in plan and is flat. On one face two circumferential ridges border the object. The opposite face is rough and pitted with two conjoined large circular depressions which measure 14mm in diameter. Due to its undiagnostic nature it cannot be dated closely however the condition of the lead suggests a Medieval to Post-Medieval date is likely. The object may have functioned as a palm guard however these tend to be D-shaped in cross-section allowing them to sit comfortably in the hand. Palm guards were f…
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DB4434
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object has a flat base, bulbous body and long tubular neck. At the top of the neck the object flattens out forming a rim. The mouth of the object has been damaged. A circular hole runs through the length of the object and its use as a vessel would therefore be impractical. The hole measures 4.5mm in width. Above the base of the object the lower body is decorated with two transverse rows of grooves in the form of rope-work. Possible functions for the object may be as a votive offering representing a vessel, or a toy. The light …
Created on: Friday 12th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7D881
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of a central solid rod with striations on its outer surface. Wrapped around the central rod is an indistinct rounded piece of copper alloy which may be zoomorphic in nature or perhaps in the form of hands clasping the rod. Examined from one angle the clasping copper alloy appears to be a pig, and a frog from another angle while from the front of the object it appears to be clasped hands. The uncertainty of the decoration and incomplete nature of the object makes it difficult to identify correctly and date. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-43D895
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object has an oval bowl or bag like base and is D-shaped in cross-section. The object is flattned at the back with several scratches and nicks on the surface. It tapers towards the top where it terminates with an oval opening or neck. The object has a mid-brown patina. It was suggested due to a similar form that the object could be an ampulla however the lack of decoration, handles and the shape of the 'bowl' make this unlikely. Another possibility based on the angle of the object is a lead alloy covering for a foot of a large…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47D6DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-oval in plan with one end tapering into a squared off tab while the opposite end terminates with a break. In the centre of the object is a perforation around which are eight punched pits surrounded by a circular groove. Three more rows of pits of differing sizes surround this groove within another groove while a single row of pits borders the object at the outer edge. The rear of the object is undecorated with linear striations visible. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 36mm in width, …
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8A4C1A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain type and function. The object is conical with a flat hollow base and rounded top. The object appears to be anthropomorphic in style however is crudely made and it is therefore uncertain if this is a deliberate style or not. Either side of the 'head' are two semi-circular lugs or 'ears'. In the centre of one face of the object is a long pointed triangular projection which may form a possible nose. Either side of this is a single circular pit which may represent eyes however they are uneven with the right (viewed facing) 'eye' being higher than that on t…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nannerch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B25225
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-oval in plan and is D-shaped in cross-section. The outer face is decorated with a central vertical rib, from which extend diagonal ridges forming a herringbone pattern. Above the herringbone are eye-like raised pellets on each side of the central rib. The top of the object above the pellets is rounded and undecorated. The rear of the object is undecorated and flat. It has a mid-brown to grey patina. Dimensions: 14mm in length, 9mm in width, 4mm thick, 1.4g
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelmersdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-94DA08
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a zoomorphic object of uncertain date and function. The object has a sub-triangular body which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The body of the object divides at the top terminating with two rounded projections or ears. The ears are concave on the outer face of the object and convex at the rear. Between the ears on the 'head' of the object is a projecting snout which is lozenge shaped in cross-section. The snout is almost complete however any surface detail has been lost with the patina, probably due to abrasion from within the plough soil. The lower part of this fac…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-48F589
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. One end of the object has a strip of flattened probable silver wrapped around three of the faces. The silver appears to be overlaying the lead alloy and measures 5mm in width at its widest point. The lower face of the object has been damaged. There is no other visible decoration. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 11mm in width, 11mm thick, 20.8g
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tiverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-179296
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'onion-shaped' knop of uncertain date. The object is oval in plan with a flattened top in the centre of which is a circular scar measuring 3mm in diameter. From the flattened top the object tapers in width towards the base which has a flat circular projection which appears to be incomplete and may have broken away from a larger object such as a brooch. This measures 3mm in diameter. The object is decorated with c.22 moulded ridges which run down the body of the object. The remains of gilding are visible between the ridges. The object has a mid-green patina. The funct…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 9th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontefract', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-513D15
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast object of uncertain date and function. The object appears to have a copper alloy core and an iron outer surface. The object is in the form of a trefoil and decorated with three large openwork ovals, between which are three triangular shaped perforations. The centre of the object is triangular with a circular perforation. Six rounded knops decorate the outer face of the frame. The object has a brownish orange patina with patches of copper alloy corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Richards', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4BF5C1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron object of uncertain date and function. The object is rectangular in plan with a projecting sub-rectangular tang. The object is corroded and no surface decoration can be seen.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.