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-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-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-6DC877
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain function and date. The object consists of a copper alloy loop below which is a worn ancient break. The loop has an internal diameter of 5.5mm. Where the body of the object has broken away the break is 'cross-shaped' with two short rounded projections or 'arms' to either side. The object has a light green patina and is pitted in places. The function and date of this object are currently unknown however the patina and construction of the object suggests that it may be of Roman date. Dimensions: 15mm in length, 15mm in width, 5mm thick, 3.2g
Created on: Friday 19th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warburton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-49971E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unidentified object probably dating from the medieval to the post medieval date. The object is bifrucated at one end with a triangular shaped void between each projection. The opposite end of the object is incomplete and forms a U-shape due to the incomplete terminal. Below the incomplete terminal are two horizontal ridges decorated on the outer face with ropework. These ridges have been filed down at the rear of the object. Possible functions include a drop handle such as DENO-2817C7 or YORYM-914600 however these are usually not as curved in profile. Dimensions 2…
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-495FDA
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy incomplete object of uncertain function. The object is lentoid in plan and curved in profile. The object is narrowed in the centre which is decorated by a transverse band measuring 3mm in width. Each end of the object is decorated with a grooved saltire cross (or X). The lower face of the object is undecorated. It has a light green patina an is in fair condition. The patina and decoration suggests a medieval to post-medieval date, c. AD 1400-1700. The exact function of the object is uncertain however it may be a vessel handle or decorative frame. Dimensions 65mm …
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-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-47EA16
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object of uncertain function probably dating from the medieval to post-medieval period. The object is conical in plan with a thickened central body which tapers at each end in width towards a break. The central body of the object is decorated with three circumferential ridges. Each end narrows in width measuring 8mm in diameter where it terminates. The object has a mid-dark green patina. Although the function of this fragment is uncertain the patina and condition of the metal suggests a medieval to post-medieval date. Dimensions: 25mm in length, 24mm in width, 42.3g
Created on: Friday 5th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-00CF7C
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy impression of a coin. The impression in the object is of a penny of George III, (1760-1820). The legend reads GEORBIUS III D G REX; surrounding the laureate bust of the king facing right. The reverse of the object is undecorated. The object has a raised rim. The object has been bent and the edges damaged probably due to the plough. It has a dark brown patina beneath which is a dark grey surface where it has been damaged. The object may have been used for forging coins and so will presumably have been made while the coin itself remained in circulation. It…
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higher Woodhill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D90C2D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of uncertain function of probable late medieval to post-medieval date. The fragment consists of an incomplete scallop shaped terminal and rectangular arm. The scallop terminal has six decorative grooves. The top of the central segment of the scallop is incomplete. At the base of the scallop is a transverse double groove. The object then narrows forming a rectangular arm which is a thin pointed oval in cross-section. The rear of the object is undecorated and there are no traces of solder or evidence of attachment. The object has a smooth dark green patina on eac…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.