Record ID: LVPL-532C8C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy trumpet brooch of Hull Type 157C dating to the Roman period. The brooch is nearly identical to an example in Hattatt (1989, p. 327, Fig. 186, no. 1528). The head end of the bow expands outward in a typical 'trumpet-like' form with a broadly D-shaped cross-section. The object tapers in thickness from the head curving down towards the leg of the brooch. The foot is missing. At the rear of the head is the top of a pierced lug through which the spring would have passed holding it in place. The spring, pin and catchplate are missing. From the top of the lug projects a broken …
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Penrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-63D2C8
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 'lyre-shaped' strap end with an integral box chape and openwork terminal. The terminal comprises elaborate openwork of inverted M-shape with a lozenge-shaped terminal and side scrolls with four circular depressions on the outside edge of the frame. In the centreme is a bird (possibly an eagle). The box chape is rectangular in cross-section and has two rivet holes for attachment. The box chape has broken on the rear around the rivet holes. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has a light green patina. A similar example is no.218, p37, Whitehead, (200…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baschurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D97C1A
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shield shaped, heraldic harness stud or mount of medieval date (AD 1250-1400). The mount features the design of gules three lions passant guardant. Most of red enamel has survived with the brownish-green patina of lions. The reverse surface is rough and undecorated with an attachment shank just below centre which is circular in cross-section. Similar objects on the Portable Antiquities Scheme include: NARC-D972A2, PUBLIC-98FF2C. See below for further information on the symbolism displayed on the object. NARC-D972A2: The design is post circa 1198. Whilst the arms of England are usua…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Sunday 25th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A9CF41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy farthing token of Charles I, (1625-1649). Obv: CARO D G [MA]G BRI; crown and two sceptres. Rev: FRA ET HIB REX; crowned harp. IM: Nautilus Type 1, north 2277. 1625-1634AD.
Created on: Friday 30th April 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Drayton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-67C824
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy terminal (foot) from a 'Vase-headed' linch pin. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The face is decorated with two central circular motifs, 7.75 mm in diameter, consisting of two pellets each within a circle which is with a crescentic circle on its side. Behind these raised areas of decoration, the background is plain but may have originally been enamelled. The edges of the object are raised and rounded. The rear of the object is raised and incomplete. The object has a mid green patina. This terminal when complete was cast on to the iron p…
Created on: Monday 28th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-81B2D7
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a copper alloy blade of Late Bronze Age date 1200-800 BC - but probably 1000-800. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and lentoid in cross-section. Each end terminates with a break. The blade measures 52.98mm in length and is 19.93mm wide. It is 3.61mm thick at its central point which tapers towards the cutting edge at each side of the blade. The cutting edge measures c. 1.12mm thick. The object is has a dark green patina which patches of light green corrosion in places. The edges of the blade have been damaged due to abrasion within the plough soil. The fragment ma…
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-529C33
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy possible blade probably dating to the Bronze Age. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross-section. The object narrows from the centre of the object towards each edge. The object has a mid-green patina and is undecorated. Each edge is broken and worn.
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rainford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7E9C93
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy finger ring of probable post-medieval date. It is a simple band of copper ally with star decoration arround the band.
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newark', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A6DB76
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy pipe tamper, of Post Medieval dating (Late 17th Century AD). The stem of the object is missing while the decorative terminal remains. The terminal is in the form of the bust of the monarch, wearing a crown and facing forwards. The crown is double arched. The bust has long wavy shoulder length hair. The face has prominent eyebrows, sub circular eyes, a triangular nose, a wide moustache and possibly a short beard on his chin. Clothing wise, he is wearing a doublet or jerkin with prominent shoulders, with a high sided cravat or collar around his neck. A chain o…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontefract', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6A67D5
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy bracelet or armlet of Roman date. The bracelet has a simple hoop with decorative spiral terminals. Each terminal of the object forms the opposite spiral twist of the clasp with two wires passing either side wrapping around the hoop of the bracelet. On the internal face of the hoop opposite the clasp the hoop widens and opens out. It is unclear if this is part of the decoration or due to damage from the plough soil. The object has a mid-green patina. This type of bracelet, dated to the 4th century, has been found in the Lankhills Cemetery, Winchester where 444 inhumation…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2016
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-019113
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Faustina II (AD 147-175), probably dating to the period c.AD 161-175 (Reece period 8). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing female figure left. Mint of Rome. 
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Antrobus', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FC602
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.  The diameter is 16.22mm, and the weight 1.8g. The coin is corroded, incomplete, and illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-87BB62
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy Romano-British brooch of birdlip type. The object is a sprung type and the pin is missing. The spring sits within a casing and is formed of seven coils of the wire which would have extend down from the centre to form the pin. Projecting forwards from the spring casing the head (when viewed from above) consists of two triangular mouldings, back to back, with a collar, wide groove and second collar separating each triangle. The top of the head expands to form two oval ridges each of which curves down and round forming a spiral. Each ridge-with-spiral gives the impress…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrexham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6B1F98
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy religious or pilgrim's badge depicting St Roch and dating to the Medieval period. In the centre of the object is the figure of St Roch wearing a pilgrim's hat, with a bag and a staff to his right. He is exposing a plague sore at his groin. On the right is a small dog rearing up his staff and on the left is a kneeling supplicant. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated with a broken projection in the centre of which would have formed an attachment loop. St Roch was associated with pilgrimage and the plague. He is associated with Montpelier in France …
Created on: Thursday 11th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7DE6B8
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead dating from the middle to late Bronze Age, (1500-800BC). The spearhead is almost complete. The head is leaf-shaped measuring 20.12mm in width, 11.32mm thick and 80.33mm in length. The edges of the blade are damaged and uneven. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the socket. The tip of the spearhead is thicker than the rest of the blade measuring 2.34mm thick. The string loops are narrow with oval central piercings. The loops measure 7.36mm in width and 17.09mm in length. The side loops are 17.23mm below the end of…
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runcorn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85ABB1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spearhead of later Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age date, c.1500-800 BC. The object is triangular in plan with a central raised rib on each face. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the object where it terminates with a break. The tip of the spearhead is complete and measures 4mm in width and 3mm thick. There is no remaining evidence of a socket. The object has a smooth olive-green patina which is pitted and chipped in places, probably due to damage within the plough soil. Dimensions: 46mm in length, 17mm in width (at base), 8mm thi…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nannerch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-893C73
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead dating to the early Middle Bronze Age. The spearhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with a sub-oval / leaf-shaped blade, hollow socket and cast side loops. The tip has broken away and the edges of the blade and socket are incomplete. The blade measures 33.65mm in length, 22.60mm in width and the incomplete edge of the blade is 3.68mm thick. The overall shape of the blade can be described as being leaf-shaped. The centre of the blade is divided by a tapering (tip to base) lozenge shaped midrib. This midrib expands into t…
Created on: Friday 28th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kelsall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E33624
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead dating from the middle to late Bronze Age, (1500-800BC). The spearhead is almost complete. The head is leaf-shaped and the socket has a pronounced midrib. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the socket where it is slightly facetted rather than raised. The tip of the spearhead is incomplete and measures 4mm in thickness. The edges of the blade have been damaged in most places and are incomplete. One string loop is complete and has an internal perforation of 5mm in length and 1.5mm in width. The opposite string loop i…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wood Enderby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D726F2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy leaf-shaped peg-hole spearhead of Ehrenburg 1977 Class V, which has a simple leaf-shaped blade. It can be dated to the late middle Bronze Age - late Bronze Age, Penard - Ewart phase c. 1200-750BC, (Needham period 6 - 7). The object measures 70.80mm in length, 25.22mm in max. width, 25.22mm in max. thickness, and with a socket depth c. 56.67mm. The spear weighs 49.9g. The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade, extending from 15.39mm above the two peg holes (c. 4.52mm in diameter). The blade has been damaged and the edges nibbled away at each edge. The tip of the blade …
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dyserth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-68BF43
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Knowsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead dating from the middle to late Bronze Age, (1500-800BC). The spearhead is almost complete. The head is leaf-shaped and the socket has a pronounced midrib. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the socket where it is slightly facetted rather than raised. The tip of the spearhead is incomplete and measures 2.08mm in thickness. The edges of the blade have been damaged in most places. The string loops are incomplete and the mouth of the socket is broken, probably in antiquity. The socket measures 12.76mm in diameter. The…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knowsley', grid reference and parish protected.