Record ID: LVPL-3E3196
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead fragment, possibly dating to the Medieval or Post-Medieval period, of uncertain function. It is irregular in plan and slightly curved in profile. The base of the fragment is decorated with a deep groove which is decorated with three moulded pellets interspersed with four moulded dashes. Above the groove is a rectangular vertical strip. The reverse of the object is undecorated. At the base is a horizontal strip of lead which projects outwards and is probably the remains of a base. It has a yellowish brown patina and is in poor condition.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sefton', 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-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.