Record ID: LVPL-D76246
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object consists of a long hook, measuring 85mm in length before it curves, tapering in width to a rounded point. The hook is circular in cross-section. At the top of the object the hook expands and flattens to form an integral loop. The loop has an internal diameter of 14mm. The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. It is in fair condition. Dimensions: 85mm in length, 20mm in width (at the loop), 8.60g. The exact function of the object is unknown however the form and lack of decoration suggests it…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-D0F5B3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain function. The object is in the form of a wedge with one forked end. The forked end appears to be incomplete. The object is undecorated and has a rough mid-green patina. Dimensions: 62mm in length, 23mm in width, 16mm thick, 105.6g. This object is possibly part of a post-medieval to modern soldering iron although it is not as pointed as other recorded examples. Other similar objects which have been recorded are SUR-2394F4, KENT-9E6231 KENT-928245 and SUR-87BB01. See http://www.bradfordonavonmuseum.co.uk/archives/1895 (last entry) …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4E52E2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval solid wedge of copper alloy probably dating to the post-medieval period. The 'wedge' is undecorated and measures 13mm thick at the wider end before tapering to a squared off point measuring 2mm thick. The object is undecorated and has a mid-green patina. The function of the object is uncertain however it is likely to have been used as a tool. Dimensions: 55mm in length, 20mm in width, 13mm thick, 56.60g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3E02A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fitting of probable post-medieval date. The object consists of a sub-lozenge shaped upright tab or plate and three attachment arms. The edges of the tab are rounded and measure 5mm thick. Projecting from either side of the base towards the inner face are two flat angled arms. Each arm is pierced with a rivet hole measuring 3mm in diameter. The lower attachment 'arm' projects from the centre of the base of the object and has two pierced or drilled holes for attachment measuring 3mm in diameter. This 'arm' has a flattened pointed terminal. The function of the object is…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradwall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29E820
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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-5AC…
Created on: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilpin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CC7CC6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object of Post-Medieval date. The object is sub-oval in plan and semi-circular in cross-section. It is decorated with grooves throughout its length on the outer face. The open end of the object terminates with a break. The object is corroded and has traces of a mid-brown patina on the outer face. The object is similar to a Post-Medieval saddle pommel howver is too small to have functioned as such. A saddle pommel would have been riveted onto a wooden protrusion on the front of the frame of the saddle, to which the reins could then be secured. Saddles were…
Created on: Thursday 12th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Backford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6279A3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unidentified object probably dating to the 16th century. The object consists of a rectangular band from which projects three sub-rectangular sectioned 'arms' which expand into three conjoined ovals. The voids between each 'arm' forms openwork decoration. The oval projections are decorated with moulded cross-hatching. The outer face of the object is gilded while the internal face is undecorated. It is curved in profile. The exact function of this object is unknown however the style and gilding suggest a 16th century date.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FC80B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object of uncertain date and function. It is a solid object which is triangular in shape and rectangular in cross section with unevenly made sides. There is a small rectangular projection at the flat end which suggests that it was attached to something via this point.
Created on: Thursday 16th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A58C58
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain function probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and sub-spherical in form. The base of the object is flat and is pierced with a slightly off-centre sub-square perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 3.39mm. From the base the object flares outwards and upwards to its widest point which measures 27.60mm in diameter. The sides of the object then curve inwards forming a 'neck' which is 15.87mm in diameter. The top of the 'neck' terminates with an uneven break which appears to have occurred during…
Created on: Thursday 31st July 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Martlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E22FE3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-triangular in plan and flat. At the base of the object a rectangular tab has been folded forwards, possibly for attachment. The outer face is decorated with a punched leaf decoration. The rear is undecorated. The exact function of this object is unknown. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition.
Created on: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A456B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object of uncertain function probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object is sub-oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The mouth of the object is heart shaped and is decorated with a circumferential groove just below the rim. Three more circumferential grooves decorate the outer face of the body of the object. On one side of the object is a small D-shaped projection or handle which has been riveted to the object. The base of the object is uneven. It has a greenish brown patina.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-94ED52
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy object of uncertain function. It probably dates to the Post-Medieval period. It is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. The object consists of a piece of copper alloy which has been folded at the base to form two arms. The base is rectangular, it then narrows to form a waist, and expands outwards again in a sub-diamond shape. The top of the object has serrated teeth. It is undecorated and there are no rivet holes visible. It has a dark brownish green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Collingham', grid reference and parish protected.