Record ID: LVPL-EF4421
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast copper alloy quillon or guard, probably from a dagger or knife probably from the early medieval period (c.AD 950-1100). The quillon is an elongated ovate shape with a curved profile and raised rim to the lower aspect. The object has a worn break at the sub-rectangular perforation which has now created a 'U' shape. The underside is grooved towards the perforation as is typical of early medieval quillons. As complete, the perforation would have served as the slot through which the blade would have slotted into the grip. The object has a light green patina. …
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EF1EEF
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy end looped cosmetic pestle of late Iron Age to early Roman date (c. 100BC - AD200). The pestle has a cylindrical shank that has a rounded terminal and is slightly curved. At the head of the shank is a worn edge that would have formed the base of the loop. The loop would have extended from the shank and then curved to meet the shank with a rounded tip. Jackson (2010, p.87, no. 70) describes the loop of a similar example as 'a stylised aquatic bird's head, with everted dished bill'. The object is worn and have a light green patina, the surface o…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EEFD02
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of a possible chafing dish handle dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1350-1600). The object is asymmetrical in shape and has a cylindrical shaft that. At one of the shaft is a large knop that is pierced to allow the attachment of another shaft. At the top of the knob is a worn lug that may have continued into a further shaft but is now too worn to determine. The opposite end of the main shaft continues in two directions, the lower into a small sub-rectangular sprue that flattens at the end and the other into a curved curved edge with a…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shropshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8C0DC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dolphin brooch probably Roman (see Hattat's Visual Guide Fig 157 - 160 for similar). The one wing which remains is tubular, but semi-circular in cross-section with a ridge at the end. The second wing has been lost. The head of the brooch rises up to form a typical dolphin profile, and then tapers down forming the bow. The bow has broken at the bottom. The head is relatively bulky (see also Mackreth Plates 46 - 48 for similar). The decoration starts with two indented lines which form a V-shape on the head, joining to form a single line running down along the length of th…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8BBA01
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy purse bar dating from the late medieval to Post Medieval period, about AD 1450 - 1600. It is of Williams Class C2, having a short bar, and a shield shaped block. The bar is oval in section, with a recessed area in which the (missing) frame would articulate. The bar terminates with a globular knop at one end and missing the knop at the other end. The block has a flat top, straight sides which then angle inwards towards the base. It is decorated on the front face with four grooves forming a diagonal cross and on the rear face with 8 intercrossing diagonal grooves forming …
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD3630
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four fragments of copper alloy casting waste. The fragments were one object upon discovery and have since broken and separated. Each fragment is irregular in plan and has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: Large: 28mm x 30mm Medium: 11mm x 15mm 2 X small: 10-15mm Combined weight: 17.5g Due to the nature of this find an exact date can not be given. However a Bronze Age flanged axehead LVPL-AC4D8B was recovered from the same field suggesting an early date is possible.
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD1362
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy stirrup dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The front of the object is decorated with three raised vertical ridges. The rear face is undecorated. Extending out from the one side of the cover-plate the stirrup arm (broken into two parts) curves inwards. The stirrup arm is D-shaped in cross section and widens and flattens where it terminates in an ancient break. The object has a smooth dark brown patina on each face of the extending plate. The arm of the stirrup is dark green in colour. The opposite end of the arm terminates with a rou…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goosnargh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AC4D8B
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy long flanged axehead (developed flat axe) dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axehead is most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The object has straight sides, a damaged butt end and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is crescentic in plan and measures 60mm in width and is 4mm thick. The axe has a median bevel / proto stop ridge …
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6ED07B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy strap end dating to the Medieval period, (AD 1066-1500). The object is rectangular in plan and cross-section. The strap end consists of a single sheet of copper alloy which has been folded widthways and would have been secured at the open end with rivets. Two rivet holes remain at the open end of the object and are within a raised circular projection. On the rear of the object the holes are flat. The border of the object is decorated on the outer face with a series of punched dots. The rear is undecorated. At the bend of the object a rectangular slot has been cu…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6EB499
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One element of a two-part, cast copper alloy swivel, of medieval date, about AD 1100 - 1500. It consists of a ring of metal, flattened at one side, where there is a projecting integral void in which the second part would have rotated. The projection is faceted on each face. On each side of the ring are moulded projections which are very worn but which may have been zoomorphic in style. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 12mm in width, 8.5g Norfolk Archaeology, (page 105) and notes that "Swivels are likely to have had a numb…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E6ED8
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy Post-Medieval spur frame, c. 17th century. The fragment survives as the terminal end of the right side of a probable rowel spur, snapped towards the rowel attachment end. Unlike medieval spurs, the terminal holes are further apart forming an oblique figure of eight. Moulded ridged lines run either side of the hole closest to the frame of the spur. The object has a browninsh green patina and is in fair condition. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 9mm in width, 5mm thick, 8.3g A similar example which can be found on the PAS database is KENT-39CC78
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E2C1B
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy forked spacer from a Medieval strap end. The strap end would have been of composite type with a forked spacer. Both the front and back plate of the strap end are missing and each arm is broken at the same place. The object terminates with a moulded collared knop possibly in the form of an acorn. It is similar to a number of examples illustrated in Egan and Pritchard's 'Dress Accessories' (1991), page 144, plate 94. These were introduced in the late 13th to early 14th century and continued in use until the early 15th century, but are generally considered to be a …
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5BBA1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. Obverse: []; laureate bust right. Reverse: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]; Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. In exergue: [.]T[.]. Reece period 18. AD355-361.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5A898B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans. Reece period 17. AD347-348. Obverse: CONSTAN S PF AVG; rose diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; two Victories holding wreathes, standing facing each other. In exergue: (F)SIS Dimensions: 10mm in diameter, 1.4g
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Friday 30th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5A679E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constans. Reece period 17. AD347-348. Mint of Trer -// T[...] Obverse: CONSTAN SPF[]; rose diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; two Victories holding wreathes, standing facing each other. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 1.7g
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F0A3E9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. Obverse: [..] DN CONS [..]AVG; diadem bust right. Reverse: [](E)MP[..]; worn figures possibly soldier spearing fallen horseman. Reece period 18. AD348-353. The coin has been bent, probably due to plough damage.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F04FE7
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a worn copper alloy jetton of post-medieval date. On one face the legend reads [..]ORE[..], the opposite face is worn. Dimensions: 20mm in length, 11mm in width, 1.0g Jetons were used as counting tokens by government officials and merchants to conduct their financial calculations during the later medieval and post medieval period. The use of jettons in official accounting gradually dwindled following the adoption of the Arabic decimal system in the mid-17th century. Other uses for the jetton include gaming tokens for gaming houses, which were increasing in populari…
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F02CBB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Theodora. Reverse: PIETAS ROMANA; Pietas standing left suckling child. Reece period 17. AD 337-50.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F0060B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Theodora. Reverse: PIETAS ROMANA; Pietas standing left suckling child. Reece period 17. AD 337-50.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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.