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-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-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-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-F10936
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th December 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-A087D3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 …
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leighton and Eaton Constantine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3D66CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 len…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Backford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2A1796
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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:…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0D3014
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Friday 28th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkandrews', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C21F9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Leigh', grid reference and parish protected.