2024-03-29T09:33:08+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results141320Cheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL43D895.jpg435532015Centred on fieldGood1121461UN8Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL43553Restricted Access32.8Cheshire East110952016-05-24T12:46:25ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
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 larger object.
Dimensions: 33mm in length, 26mm in width, 8mm thick, 32.8g
Vanessa Oakden3325SandbachLVPL-43DD5C7854961UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-78549611266LVPL-43D895Completeimages/voakden/1567968PAS57443D8900154B42016-05-24T12:39:53ZCertain12015-12-01T00:00:00Z642015-12-15T00:00:00Z2UNKNOWNLead Alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:13:12.051ZNorth Yorkshire10CountyCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPLC7D881.JPG220282016Centred on fieldFair1209631UNDistrictCertain1LVPL21055Restricted Access6.75Selby106272016-05-18T15:36:27ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
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.
The object has a smooth mid-green patina while each end of the rod is rough and corroded.
Dimensions: 20mm in length, 15mm in width, 6.75g.
Vanessa Oakden1207Selby areaLVPL-C7DDE77845091UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-78450911158LVPL-C7D881Fragmentimages/voakden/1567274PAS573C7D8800117C42016-05-18T15:34:48ZCertain12016-01-01T00:00:00Z642016-02-19T00:00:00Z1UNKNOWNCopper alloy41430UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:13:11.362ZLateNorth Yorkshire1CountyCastEARLY MEDIEVAL1LateMetal detectorLVPLC55C0Db.JPG220282016Generated from computer mapping softwareGood10Zoomorphic2096312016T372EM
The precise function of these fragments is unclear, but the wedge-shaped cross-section suggests that they do not derive from a finger-ring. Possibly they derive from some kind of collar for a domed boss or setting. Alternatively they could have come from a ring decorating the grip of sword. A number of swords categorised as Petersen's Type L (Petersen 1919, 112-16) feature silver ring-like grip mounts decorated with Trewhiddle Style ornament. Most appear to have been flat in section, but one of the four gold grip mounts found in the Bedale Hoard has a more domed shape but is narrower in height (PAS database YORYM-CEE620; Treasure case 2012 T373).
The use of the Trewhiddle Style provides a broad dating of between the ninth and early tenth centuries.
Date:
Ninth to early tenth century.
Conclusion:
The object fulfils the Treasure Act (1996) in that it is more than 300 years old and has a precious metal content exceeding 10%.
References:
Petersen, J., 1919. De Norske Vikingesverd: En Typologisk-kronologisk Studie over Vikingetidens Vaaben. Kristiania: Videnskapsselskapets Skrifter II. Hist.-Filos. Klasse 1919, 1
Author:
Dr. Sue Brunning
Curator, European Early Medieval Collections
Department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory
The British Museum
DistrictCertain1LVPL21055925Restricted Accessx410222Selby117282017-10-31T11:44:13ZReturned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
Two non-joining fragments of an unidentified cast silver artefact. The fragments are rectangular and curved in form with a wedge-shaped cross-section. Both fragments are broken at each end.
The concave inner faces are plain and the convex outer faces are decorated with Trewhiddle style ornament. Fragment 1 (left side of image) shows a crouching beast inside an arched panel or arcade, its head looking backwards and biting its own tail, which laces up from beneath its body. Probable remains of niello are visible around the creature's tail and hind legs. To the right of this panel is a pointed triquetra, beside which is part of another motif possibly inside another panel. Fragment 2 (right side of image) shows another arched panel or arcade containing two pointed leaves with lobed terminals at the top of the arch and tendrils sprouting from their base. This panel is flanked by pointed triquetrae, complete on the left and partially lost on the right.
Vanessa Oakden117.422Kellington3Anglo-Saxon styleLVPL-C57A267825441EARLY MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-782544x410121117.210LVPL-C55C0DFragment800x41022images/voakden/1574712PAS572C55C0001D9E32016-05-06T09:28:48ZCertainx4102212016-04-09T23:00:00Z472016-04-09T23:00:00Z2EARLY MEDIEVALSilver41430EM1Circa47http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/EARLY MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:13:09.711ZSefton10Metropolitan DistrictCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPLDB4434.jpg59602013From a paper mapFair159581UNMetropolitan DistrictCertain3LVPL5960Restricted Access64.3Sefton110952016-02-12T12:20:19ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
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 white patina is suggestive of a Medieval or older date however this is not certain. Lead alloy toy vessels appear in the late 15th and continue perhaps into the 18th century although are most common during the late 16th to 17th century.
Dimensions: 45mm in length, 22mm in width, 64.3g
Vanessa Oakden4525ThorntonLVPL-DB53DA7677491UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-76774911228LVPL-DB4434Uncertainimages/voakden/1553311PAS56BDB4430013D742016-02-12T10:30:27ZCertain12013-08-31T23:00:00Z642013-09-29T23:00:00Z1UNKNOWNLead Alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:55.771Z24UNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPLF10936.jpg2015Corroded11UN
The object was found 1ft from LVPL-7351A8.
15Certain2LVPL16.6110192015-12-10T11:11:53ZReturned to finderCirca
An iron object of uncertain date and function. The object is in the form of a curved blade similar to a miniature axe. At one end it tapers to form an oval pierced socket which measures 8mm in width. The object is undecorated and corroded.
A similar example which can be found on the database is PUBLIC-6B036C.
Dimensions: 55mm in width, 24mm in height, 15mm thick, 16.6g
Vanessa Oakden87555581UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTfinds-7555581155LVPL-F10936Incompleteimages/voakden/1543655PAS565F109300168942015-12-02T15:38:59ZCertain2015-05-31T23:00:00Z642015-08-31T23:00:00Z4UNKNOWNIronUN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/UNKNOWNCertain2022-07-14T07:12:44.816ZShropshire1Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPLA087D3a.jpg438222015Generated from computer mapping softwareCorroded195331RO6Unitary AuthorityCertain3LVPL438221500Restricted Accessx412182635218524.5Shropshire106272015-11-05T16:04:03ZReturned to finderCirca
A copper alloy unidentified object of possible Roman date. The object is irregular in plan and may be in the form of an animal such as a dolphin or a dragon. The object has a curved and pointed 'head' from the top of which is a triangular projection. Behind the 'head' is a circular hole measuring 4mm in diameter for attachment. The object has a triangular arch at the back and curves round where it terminates in a possible tail. The 'tail' is encrusted with a brown corrosion, probably iron, and what appears to be the remains of an iron rivet attached.
The surface of the object is undulating and corroded with no remaining patina. The condition of the object has made it difficult to date or be certain of the exact function. A Roman dolphin drop handle is a possibility.
Dimensions: 50mm in length, 23mm in width, 6mm thick, 24.5g
Vanessa Oakden507Leighton and Eaton ConstantineLVPL-A08AAF7495031POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-749503112310LVPL-A087D3Uncertain43x41047images/voakden/1539461PAS563A087D00135842015-11-04T13:30:37ZCertainx4121812015-06-05T23:00:00Z362015-06-05T23:00:00Z4ROMANCopper alloyRO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:41.629ZCheshire West and Chester1Unitary AuthorityCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL3D66CE.JPG435522015Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1126661UN6Unitary AuthorityCertain3LVPL43552Restricted Access2634549120.5Cheshire West and Chester110952015-09-24T11:56:02ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of four conjoined oval projections each with a raised central pellet. The outer edges of the object are undulating and the rear is uneven and irregular. The object appears to be an unfinished peace where the edges have not been filed down and the ovals left un-separated (if they were intended to be separated) however its function is unknown.
Another possibility is that it a cast jet with the runners removed and therefore is casting waste. The object has a smooth mid-white patina.
Dimensions: 54mm in length, 14mm in width, 6mm thick, 20.5g.
Vanessa Oakden5425BackfordLVPL-3D6BC07421901UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-742190111410LVPL-3D66CEUncertainimages/voakden/1533962PAS5603D66C001EEB42015-09-24T11:54:36ZCertain12015-04-30T23:00:00Z642015-06-29T23:00:00Z1UNKNOWNLead Alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:37.556ZBedford1Unitary AuthorityCastROMAN3Metal detectorLVPL2A1796.JPG438712015Generated from computer mapping softwareGood111291IA9.98Unitary AuthorityPossibly1LVPL43871410Restricted Accessx13992263492846.6Bedford106272015-09-23T14:02:15ZReturned to finderCirca
A copper alloy object of probable Iron Age date of uncertain function. The fragment is curved in plan and profile and is concave. The outer face of the object is decorated with a raised cast V or sub-triangular shaped platform. The outer face of the object is faceted. The object has a smooth light green patina and is in very good condition.
Although a parallel is not currently known for this object an Iron Age date has been tentatively suggested based on the patina and condition of the fragment. An object which is similar in profile is this Roman linch pin cover HESH-E8A306, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/280222. The object may also have functioned as part of a horse harness such as a terret.
Dimensions: 24.94mm in length, 18.08mm in width, 9.98mm thick, 6.6g
Vanessa Oakden24.947HaroldLVPL-2A2C0A7419901ROMANUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-7419901118.0810LVPL-2A1796Fragment-700x41218images/voakden/3533829PAS5602A17900168F42015-09-23T13:56:25ZPossiblyx1399212015-04-30T23:00:00Z212015-06-29T23:00:00Z2IRON AGECopper alloyIA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:37.45ZCumbria100CountyCastUNKNOWN1Metal detector0D3014.jpg132442015From finderFair1130961UN2.38DistrictCertain3LVPL12712Restricted Access218664.2Carlisle110952015-10-16T10:36:51ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-triangular in plan and flat. One face is crudely inscribed with the number 12. The opposite face is undecorated. The object may have been used as a gaming piece or counter however this is not certain due to its undiagnostic nature. The object has a mid-white patina.
Dimensions: 17.72mm in length, 19.56mm in width, 2.38mm thick, 4.2g
Alex17.7225KirkandrewsLVPL-0D49917384001UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-7384001119.566LVPL-0D3014Uncertainimages/voakden/1536019PAS55E0D30100140942015-08-28T22:30:41ZCertain12015-04-30T23:00:00Z642015-05-30T23:00:00Z1UNKNOWNLead Alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:35.323ZCheshire West and ChesterUnitary AuthorityCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL1C21F9.jpg435522015Corroded8112515111019UN15Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL43552Restricted Access20.4Cheshire West and Chester106272020-04-29T11:08:16ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is sub-triangular in plan and curved in profile. At the widest end of the object is an iron loop set into a recess at to the rear of the object. From here the object tapers in width towards the rounded forward projecting 'foot'. The front of the object is slightly faceted. There is no visible decoration and it has a dark brown patina.
Dimensions: 54mm in length, 19mm in width, 15mm thick, 20.4g
Heather Beeton547Little LeighLVPL-1C28A97350711UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTfinds-7350711119LVPL-1C21F9Incompleteimages/voakden/1527443PAS55C1C21F00194442015-08-05T08:58:23ZCertain12015-01-01T00:00:00Z642015-01-03T00:00:00Z4UNKNOWNCopper alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainIronCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:33.582ZRestricted AccessLiverpool1Metropolitan DistrictCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL77C728.JPG59742015Generated from computer mapping softwareFair160591UN5.53Metropolitan DistrictCertain2LVPL5974Restricted Access26348300100.8Liverpool110952015-07-16T11:02:42ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An incomplete lead alloy object of uncertain function. The object is semi-circular in plan and is flat. Each face is undecorated, rough and pitted. Due to its undiagnostic nature it can not 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 plam guard however these tend to be D-shaped in cross-section allowing them to sit comfortably in the hand. Palm guards were for use by a leather worker to protect the palm whilst stitching. Bailey (1995, 64-65) dates such objects to the 17th century onwards.
Dimensions: 64.34mm in length, 40.76mm in width, 5.53mm thick, 100.8g.
Vanessa Oakden64.3425WooltonLVPL-77CB0E7325831UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-7325831140.7610LVPL-77C728Incompleteimages/voakden/1525249PAS55A77C7200180D42015-07-16T10:42:10ZCertain12015-05-31T23:00:00Z642015-06-17T23:00:00Z1UNKNOWNLead Alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainMetropolitan District Ward2022-07-14T07:12:31.794ZWirralMetropolitan DistrictCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPLE5A3F3.JPG60682015Fair160911UN7.01Metropolitan DistrictCertain1LVPL6068Restricted Access6.7Wirral106272020-04-29T11:08:37ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An undiagnostic bronze ingot or fragment of metal working waste of uncertain date. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. Each face is pitted but undecorated. The object has a dark brown patina. It is not magnetic. Due to the undiagnostic nature of this object an exact date cannot be provided.
Dimensions: 22.78mm in length, 19.26mm in width, 7.01mm thick, 6.7g
Heather Beeton22.787MeolsLVPL-E5AAC27316691UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTfinds-7316691119.26LVPL-E5A3F3Fragmentimages/voakden/1524246PAS559E5A3F00138342015-07-09T12:25:51ZCertain12015-04-30T23:00:00Z642015-05-24T23:00:00Z1UNKNOWNCopper alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainMetropolitan District Ward2022-07-14T07:12:31.101ZRestricted AccessWirralMetropolitan DistrictCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL9227BB.jpg60682015Fair160651UN10.02Metropolitan DistrictCertain2LVPL6068Restricted Access51.9Wirral110952020-04-29T11:08:57ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A lead alloy unidentified object, of uncertain date. The object is wedge-shaped and solidly cast, the thicker portion of is roughly rectangular in cross-section, and measures 10.30mm thick. The object then tapers win thickness towards the other end which is 2.02mm thick and wedge-shaped. One face of the object has five uneven deep vertical grooves in the central section. The opposite face has six horizantal groves at the rounded or wede-shaped end and five vertical grooves at teh thicker end. The thick terminal also has four deep grooves along it. These grooves are irregular and do not appear to be decoration however they also do not apper to be accidental damage but are rather intentional.
The object is crudely made and therefore its use is uncertain and a parallel has not been found. Due to its undiagnostic nature it may be a piece of lead alloy casting waste or a practice piece.
Small votive axes, mainly from religious shrines and graves, form the largest group of miniature tools found from Roman Britain and examples on the PAS database have some similarities in form, cf. SUSS-B6CBEA, SUSS-571122, LEIC-751012; FAKL-B0C080. However this object although similar in form does not appear to fall into this type.
Heather Beeton48.1525BromboroughLVPL-79475E7285401UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTfinds-7285401119.93LVPL-9227BBIncompleteimages/voakden/1525286PAS5589227B001B7A42015-06-23T10:10:19ZCertain12015-02-15T00:00:00Z642015-02-15T00:00:00Z1UNKNOWNLead Alloy41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainMetropolitan District Ward2022-07-14T07:12:29.317ZRestricted AccessNorth YorkshireCountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPLF54AF3e.jpg220282015Fair1213194PM8.17DistrictCertain2LVPL213551900Restricted Accessx4104728.3Scarborough110952020-04-29T11:09:21ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberExactly
A cast lead alloy ammonite of Post-Medieval to Modern date. The object is sub-circular in plan and uniface. The curled body of the ammonite decorates the outer face while the rear of the object is flat but pitted. The object has a dark cream patina and is in fair condition. It may have been cast from a fossil and would have been relatively easy to make.
The coat of arms of Whitby Abbey shows three curled snakes, previously represented as ammonites. Taking the location of the find spot into account in the parish of Whitby this may represent a pilgrim's souvenir or a more modern tourist trinket. These follils are a common find for the area. An example of the Whitby Arms which can be found on the PAS database can be seen on this token https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/498059.
Heather Beeton27.4425WhitbyLVPL-F5506E7226601POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTfinds-7226601123.64LVPL-F54AF3Incomplete1500x41047images/voakden/1518412PAS555F54AF0013AE42015-05-22T17:09:19ZCertainx4104712015-03-01T00:00:00Z362015-03-05T00:00:00Z1POST MEDIEVALLead Alloy41430PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:26.421ZRestricted AccessCheshire East1Unitary AuthorityUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPLB3875C.JPG435532015Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1120971UN1.55Unitary AuthorityCertain3LVPL43553Restricted Access263514826.2Cheshire East108922015-07-09T12:06:25ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A piece of gold probable casting waste of uncertain date. The object is irregular in plan and consists of a thin sheet of gold. The object is ridged with a curving pattern which is likely to have occurred when the liquid gold flowed onto an uneven surface and solidified. The gold does not appear to be purpose made with a deliberate pattern. The rear of the object has a dull gold colour and has the appearance of being pressed. The outer face is a brighter gold. The edges of the object are thin and sharp, and have been folded over in places.
Due to the undiagnostic nature of this find has not been considered under the 1996 Treasure Act.
Dimensions: 47.39mm in length, 29.25mm in width, 2.06mm thick, 6.1g
Vanessa Oakden47.0123WincleLVPL-B411537219931UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-7219931131.3710LVPL-B3875CUncertainimages/voakden/1524238PAS555B3875001C9642015-05-19T14:19:49ZCertain2015-03-31T23:00:00Z642015-03-31T23:00:00Z1UNKNOWNGold41431UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:26.083ZNorth Yorkshire10CountyCastROMAN1Metal detectorLVPL32BA42.jpg220282015From a paper mapFair1Linear210621IA1.74DistrictCertain1LVPL21291410Restricted Accessx139922635329934Ryedale106272020-04-29T11:09:53ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
An incomplete copper alloy unidentified object of Iron Age to Roman date. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and is slightly curved in profile. The centre of the rear of the object is slightly concave along its lenght. Two rows of punched dots run along the lenght of the object at each side. Running alongside the outer edge of the slightly raised central 'pannel' are two vertical pannels decorated with short horizontal ridges. At one end of the object 5.94mm below the rectangular shaped break is a horizontal row of punched dots, above this (below the break) are two single punched dots which are enclosed at each side by a diagonal linear groove. Each end of the object terminates with an ancient break. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina.
The exact function of this object is unknown however possible suggestions include an IA decorated miniature shield.
Heather Beeton36.97Buttercrambe with BossallLVPL-32C2537208861ROMANUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-7208861121.588LVPL-32BA42Fragment-700x41218images/voakden/1516559PAS55532BA40011B642015-05-13T11:47:00ZCertainx1399212015-01-25T00:00:00Z212015-01-25T00:00:00Z1IRON AGECopper alloy41430IA1Circa16http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/IRON AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:25.515ZDenbighshire100Unitary AuthorityCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPLD127C2.jpg254872015Generated from computer mapping softwarePoor7122334110627UN4Unitary AuthorityCertain1LVPL25487Restricted Access3326746.1Denbighshire119882015-04-14T14:17:58ZReturned to finderWalesCirca
An unidentified object of possible modern date. The object consists of a curved sub-oval piece of wood, one edge of which has been covered in copper alloy. The wood is cracked and frayed due to drying out and the copper alloy encrusted and corroded. Seven circular rivets attach the copper alloy to the wood.
The object is possibly nautical, though its size suggests perhaps from a smaller vessel rather than ship. Possibly the copper/bronze tipping of an oar blade, a fitting off a cutter or lifeboat? Although found within a blue clay layer the rivets suggest a more modern date.
Vanessa Oakden11514RhylLVPL-D137AB7158701UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-71587011596LVPL-D127C2Fragmentimages/voakden/1512882PAS552D127C0011F542015-04-14T14:13:32ZCertain12015-03-01T00:00:00Z642015-03-13T00:00:00Z3UNKNOWNWood41424UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCopper alloyCommunity2022-07-14T07:12:22.703ZEast Riding of Yorkshire1Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL29E820.JPG256352014Generated from computer mapping softwarePoor1Zoomorphic43701PM8Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL256351800Restricted Accessx41047263463527.62East Riding of Yorkshire106272015-03-25T11:47:57ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
A copper alloy zoomorphic unidentified object probably of Post-Medieval date. The object is C-shaped in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It consists of a curved outer frame which terminates with an animal head at one end. The opposite end is broken but is likely to have featured an identical terminal. The terminal is in the form of an animal, possibly a snake or a dog with moulded rounded ears and ridged brows. The eyes are no longer visible and the jaws are open wide. The object has a mid-grey patina.
A similar example recorded on the database is Oakden, V (2015) LVPL-5AC649: A MEDIEVAL UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT Web page available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/708393.
Similar objects with zoomorphic decoration are buckles and strap fittings such as swivels as well as more modern drop handles, see SF-F3789C and BH-B92CC6.
Vanessa Oakden257KilpinLVPL-29F2C37128731POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-712873111010LVPL-29E820Incomplete1500x41047images/voakden/1510567PAS55129E8200105E42015-03-25T11:39:46ZCertainx4104712014-09-30T23:00:00Z362015-01-13T00:00:00Z3POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41430PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:21.143ZLincolnshire100CountyCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL19F31B.jpg59422014Generated from computer mapping softwareFair157101UN10DistrictCertain3LVPL5542Restricted Access2634882913.7North Kesteven106272015-03-12T14:15:38ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCirca
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function and date. The object is oval in plan with one concave face. The edges are rounded and the object undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and may be casting or metal working waste.
Vanessa Oakden247Navenby and Boothby GraffoeLVPL-19FA047105391UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-71053911176LVPL-19F31BUncertainimages/voakden/1509017PAS55019F31001B7E42015-03-12T14:14:09ZCertain12014-09-30T23:00:00Z642014-12-04T00:00:00Z1UNKNOWNCopper alloy41423UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:19.985ZLincolnshire1CountyCastUNKNOWN1Metal detectorLVPL17CB32.jpg59422014Generated from computer mapping softwareFair157101UN0.5DistrictCertain2LVPL5542Restricted Access263488290.6North Kesteven106272020-04-29T11:10:28ZReturned to finderEast MidlandsCircaHeather Beeton197Navenby and Boothby GraffoeLVPL-17D2237104691UNKNOWNUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTRestricted Accessfinds-71046911810LVPL-17CB32Incompleteimages/voakden/1508980PAS55017CB30011FC42015-03-12T11:46:59ZCertain12014-09-30T23:00:00Z642014-12-01T00:00:00Z1UNKNOWNCopper alloy41423UN1Circa64http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/UNKNOWNCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:12:19.954Z