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.

Record ID: LVPL-3FB0B0
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy object, of uncertain date. The object is rectangular in plan and flat. It is stamped with the Roman numeral or letter V in the centre through which there is a crack. The rear of the object is undecorated. It has a light brown patina. The object may have functioned as a Post-Medieval cloth seal which were often rectangular; however although the upper edge is incomplete, there is no evidence of attachment. Another possibility is that it was metal working debris used as a practice piece.
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llandderfel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5355A6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is square in plan and rectangular in cross-section. Each edge appears to have been cut but is damaged and not straight. Each face of the object is corroded and pitted with a brownish green patina. There is no visible decoration. The object may be a piece of metal working debris and is undiagnostic in terms of exact date and function.
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A45EC7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-cruciform in plan and oval in cross-section. At the top of the object is an oval projection with strip of copper alloy surrounding it. The surface of the object is rough and irregular and may have been affected by heat. The object has a mid-green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Congleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-263C67
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy object of uncertain function dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is shield shaped in plan. On one face of the object is an impression of an imperial orb surmounted by a cross, within an ornamental tressure that has three arches. The rear of the object is decorated with cross-hatching. The imperial orb is of the type usually found on copper Rose/Orb jettons of Hans Krauwinckel II. These jettons can be dated from AD1586-1635. It has a dark grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beverley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A60C7D
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object of uncertain date. The fragment is curved in plan and is oval in cross-section. One face of the object is decorated with a curvilinear or wave-like pattern with each 'wave' facing the opposite way. It is likely that this pattern would have repeated. The object tapers in width at one end measuring 6mm in width and is wider at the opposite end which measures 11mm in width. Dimensions: 15mm in length, 11mm in width, 3mm thick, 2.1g The object has a mid-green patina and both the front and rear of the object is silvered. Due to the fragmentary nat…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickley', grid reference and parish protected.

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-3B0A7B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object of uncertain date and function. The fragment is curved in profile and is decorated by a band of ropework. Above the ropework is a rim which is sub-triangular in cross section while below is a deep groove. The lower half of the object is undecorated and has a broken edge. The internal face is undecorated but is ridged to the rear of the external groove. The object has a dark green patina. Due to the fragmentary nature of the object the function and date are unknown however the patina and construction both suggest a medieval to post-medieval date r…
Created on: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorp Arch', 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.

Record ID: LVPL-B87E68
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pin or implement probably of Roman date. The object has a flattened oval head and an oval sectioned shaft. The head of the object is pierced in the centre with a perforation measuring 3.5mm in diameter. Each face of the object is undecorated and the shaft terminates with an ancient break. There is no visible collar or decoration at the junction between the head and the shaft. The exact function of this object is uncertain however it may have been a cosmetic implement, pin or clothing fattener. The object has a dark brown patina and is in fair condition. …
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cilcain', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CCC779
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic object of uncertain function. The object has a circular perforated fitting the hoop of which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. From this extends a long rectangular sectioned 'neck' with a zoomorphic snake-like terminal. The animal head has an open mouth with tongue projecting and ridged brows. The details of the face are worn. From the opposite side of the hoop an incomplete sub-rectangular projection extends. This may have formed a symmetrical terminal with zoomorphic head when complete. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Dimen…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 26th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boynton', grid reference and parish protected.