Record ID: LVPL-33E3A4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An lead alloy object of uncertain function. The object is circular in plan and is D-shaped in cross-section. The flat face is rough and uneven with no visible pitting. Due to its undiagnostic nature it cannot be dated closely however the condition of the lead suggests a Post-Medieval date is likely. The object may have functioned as a palm guard however there are no diagnostic features. 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.
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-730974
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, probably dating to the Early Medieval period. The object is rectangular in plan and cross-section. One long edge is incomplete due to ancient breaks and has a slight rectangular projection in the centre. Along the opposite long edge is a pierced sub-oval projection, which projects at a right angle to the body of the object. The front of the object is decorated with a rectangular recessed panel. The panel is infilled with transverse decoration of ridges and grooves and is gilded. To the rear of the object two circular possible rivet holes are visi…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scopwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D97B4E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The object is a strip of silver with a pattern of what appear to be stamped lines on one side, cut at both ends and bent. There are no visible test marks, and no trace of solder or other fastening. Dimensions: 8mm wide, and 1mm thick. Weight 4.52g Discussion: The object has some similarities with so-called broad-band arm-rings of the late 9th and 10th centuries, produced in Viking contexts around the Irish Sea. Such pieces were commonly cut-up as 'hack-silver', valued by weight within a bullion economy. Finds of arm-rings of this type are recorded from Viking hoar…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BDC21A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function, probably dating from the medieval to the post-medieval period. The object is sub-circular in plan with a wide rearward projecting hook at one end. At the opposite straight edged end of the object are two rounded projections which curve inwards and may have joined. The majority of the surface decoration has been obscured with corrosion however where the corrosion hasn't taken hold gilding is visible on each face. At the junction between the hooked tab and the body of the object is a double moulded inverted V-shaped ridge. A…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-44D7F9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron possible blade, or length of corroded iron of uncertain function and date.The object is rounded and flattened at one end and narrows and thickens before tapering to a blunt point. The object is corroded and there is no visible decoration or attachments. Dimensions: 100mm in length, 13mm in width, 8mm thick, 31.4g
Created on: Thursday 9th November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saighton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-9B18DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is square in plan with a flat rear and a slightly convex outer face. In the centre of the object is a large square perforation measuring 22mm in length and width. Each face of the object is worn with a patchy mid-green patina. There is no visible decoration. Dimensions: 72mm in length, 72mm in width, 3.5mm thick, 158.7g. The exact function and date of this object is uncertain however the condition and patina suggest it may date to the medieval or post-medieval period. A possible function may be as a nut or washer f…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sealand', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C55C0D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
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…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DF6AE4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy fragment of uncertain function. The object is D-shaped in cross-section and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded terminal. The rounded terminal curves backwards slightly however it is unclear whether this is intentional or due to damage. Above the terminal is a transverse ridge, above this the centre of the object is decorated with four punched circles. Either side of the punched circles are diagonal grooves. Each end of the object appears to terminate with an ancient break. The rear of the object is undecorated and there are no rivet holes or signs of …
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.