Record ID: LVPL-C939CE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper-alloy morphologically similar to the shape of a flat axehead, possibly casting waste from a manufacturing process. The object is roughly pear shaped in silhouette, with a rough texture that appears to be partly from corrosion and partly from the natural grain of the metal.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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-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.

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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-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.

Record ID: LVPL-EE1E12
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This 'Y'-shaped hollow object has three cylindrical arms. One arm is longer than the other two and each arm swells towards their terminal ends. Each of the arms has a small circular longitudinal perforation, suggesting that it could have been threaded onto a relatively thin string or strings, perhaps to hold them in place and distribute them evenly. A casting seem is visible along on edge of the object. The holes have a diameter of c. 3mm. The object is corroded and has a variable green patina in places. …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-86D7E2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. One face is decorated with six curved grooves. The opposite face is undulating and worn. The fragment has a curved outer edge and is broken on all the other sides. The object has a mid-green patina which is blackened in places. It is possibly part of a figurine and the patina suggests it is no later than medieval in date however is too fragmentary to identify further. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 21mm in width, 13mm thick, 41.6g
Created on: Wednesday 26th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.