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-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-C56C14
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete small lead object dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The object is circular in plan. Projecting from the rim of the object are two triangular loops, one of which is broken. On the opposite side are the remains of two more loops. Within the bowl of the object is a stepped rim just above the base. In the centre of the base within the object is a raised circular projection which also projects through to the bottom of the base. The outer sides of the object are decorated with worn punched annulets. The object has a mid-white patina. The function …
Created on: Friday 23rd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-86C274
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and conical. The top of the object has been damaged. Three horizontal grooves decorate the two widest faces just below the break. An incised line runs down each side of each corner. Between the lines the resulting panel is decorated with diagonal grooves. The base of the object is broken on three sides. The remaining intact side is decorated with a horizontal groove running along the outer edge. The outer face of the object has a dark green patina. The exac…
Created on: Tuesday 20th March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runcorn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7CF796
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is circular in plan and tapers regularly towards the rounded point. The object is complete and undecorated. There are no signs of wear or file marks. It has a light green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 4th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwernaffield', 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-3A1477
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. One face of the object is stamped with a shield shaped stamp bearing a lion rampant left above which are the initials W I. A sub-rectangular perforation has been punched through the object at one corner of the shield. The rear of the object is stamped with five hearts irregularly spaced. The object has a mid white patina and is worn. The exact function of the object is unknown however it may have been a piece of lead waste which was used …
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5E4C35
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy of uncertain date and function. The object is in the form of a fish and flat however it is unclear if the object is complete or if each end terminates with an ancient break. Each end is slightly bent and sharp. There are no rivets or forms of attachment visible. The outer face is possibly decorated with punched annulets however pitted corrosion obscures the detail. Traces of gilding are visible on each face. The object has a dark brown patina.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DD6878
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Stockport
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and cross-section. Each end of the object curves downwards with a rounded outer edge while the inner edge turns at a 45 degree angle. In the centre of the object a deep vertical groove decorates each face. One end terminates with an oval projection containing a deep rectangular slot. The opposite end of the object expands slightly forming a large rectangular 'arm'. A horizontal groove decorates one side of the 'arm' c.5mm above the base. At the base of the 'arm' a small rectangular proj…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 28th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C19FB1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast copper alloy unidentified object of uncertain date. The object is D-shaped in plan and consists of a straight hexagonal sectioned side which narrows into a curved side with an undulating outer edge. File marks are visible on each face of the object. There is no visible wear where a connection/strap may have been attached. The object appears to be complete and has a dark green patina. Possible uses include harness or strap fitting.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 4th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.