Record ID: LVPL-1733B1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver finger ring, of Roman dating (43 AD to 410 AD). The ring is incomplete, missing an inset intaglio (oval setting), but is otherwise in good condition. The ring is D shaped in section. The ring is no longer circular in plan, being squashed out of shape, and is now oval in shape. It measures 21.29mm tall, 26.98mm wide, 13.18 thick at the bezel, 3.88mm thick at the base of the hoop and the hoop is 3.42mm thick. It weighs 10.7 grams. The ring has been reported as Treasure, being older than 300 years with a precious metal (silver) content of greater than 10%.
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Messingham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B05A97
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy bow and fantail brooch, of Roman dating (50 to 150 AD). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The head loop and pin are missing. The wings are complete with a rolled complete casing holding the axis bar for the hinged pin. The pin is incomplete and housed within a cut notch between the two rolled cylindrical casings. The axis bar holding the pin is made from copper alloy. From the top / head of the brooch a small head loop extends, now incomplete. The bow head is narrow with a graceful slightly angular profile. The bow is D shaped in cr…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DC2465
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete worn cast copper alloy strap-mounted and skirted terret, dated to the early Roman period (43-200 AD). Length: 51.71mm Width: 48.76mm Thickness: 19.60mm Weight: 45.3 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-0CF094
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy radiate of Carausius (AD 286 to 293) (Reece Period 14), [PA]X [AVG], Pax standing left with globe and vertical sceptre. Possibly a contemporary copy. Mint unclear. This is probably an early issue. Diameter: 19.78mm; Thickness: 2.15mm; Weight: 3.6 grams. This coin is included in Sam Moorhead's corpus for RIC.
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01AD05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy skeuomorphic plate brooch, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The plate brooch has been cast in the form of a swastika (a cross where the arms are bent in an L-shape, with the base of the legs orientated anti-clockwise). Each of the four arms has been decorated by a series of incised squares positioned at the end. A small circular impression has been positioned at the centre of the cross, possibly where a small gem or other form of decoration was attached. The back of the plate is plain and undecorated. The pin rest and part of the hinge fitti…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-7F33B4
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast (or possibly wrought) copper alloy nail cleaner with lugs sub-group B , of Roman dating (Mid-Late 1st Century). The nail cleaner is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in cross section. It consists of a sub rectangular blade with tapering long sides, slowly widening towards the top. The blade continues into a sub lozenge shaped shoulder, before expanding into a sub circular suspension loop. The suspension loop is in the same plane as the rest of the nail cleaner. The suspension hole has been pierced off centre. The forked terminal, used for cleaning, is missing d…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2011
Last updated: Saturday 18th July 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-F5B7A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of unclear type, possibly Carausius (AD 286-293), probably dating to the period c.AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 18.31mm Thickness: 2.34mm Weight: 3.3 grams
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A6FFD3
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast silver die stamped cufflink element of 17th Century dating. The cuff link consists of a single disc or cuff link element. It is circular in plan, with bevelled edges. . The back is plain and undecorated. The method of attachment is missing. The front has been die stamped with a crown with central cross pattee ornament. Two hearts are below. This design is believed to be a reference to that of the marriage of Charles II (1660-1685) to Catherine of Braganza in 1662. It has a diameter of 12.63mm and is 2.50mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. Therefore as the cuff link is older …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pocklington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-883FF2
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast silver gilt finial from an Apostle spoon, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The finial consists of robed figure, with bare head and chin length chin, holding a book in his right hand and either a saw or a one sided palm frond in his left. The figure is stood on a double fluted hexagonal shaped base. It measures 32.01mm in length, 11.46mm wide and 8.88mm thick. It weighs 10.9 grams. The earliest dated set of Apostle spoons is 1493 AD, but they were most popular from 1500 AD to 1660s AD. Complete sets consisted of all twelve A…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawtry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2232A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A gold mourning finger ring. It has traces of black enamelling on the exterior, in a probable floral pattern. An inscription is present on the internal surface, reading "Death is the waye to life". Next to the inscription on the internal surface is a maker's stamp with the initials TS in square cartouche. Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. D-shaped section with inscription on interior of band , which reads: Death is the waye to life. Maker's mark TS within rectangular cartouche. The fine floral scroll on the exterior, retaining much of the black enamel, is consist…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1872F4
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver spoon handle, of Post Medieval dating (16th Century AD). The handle is an elongated 'tear drop' shape, with a rounded end. The front exhibits a central ridge (Hanoverian terminal) and the back is flat. Two initials have been scratched on the reverse 'S*C', presumably those of the original owner. The handle has broken across the hallmark, with only the standard mark being present. This mark consists of a Lion passant, facing left in a rectangular cartouche, with a small triangle removed next to the lion's head. This has been reported as Potential Treasure, due…
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-025A25
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A small coin hoard / purse loss consisting of three (3) coins of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). It consists of two groats, both minted between 1560 and 1561 with a mintmark of cross crosslets, and a shilling also minted between 1560 and 1561 with a mintmark of a martlet. The coins have been recorded separately as: LVPL-023DF0; LVPL-022CD8 and LVPL-01C2D2. As the find consists of two or more precious metal coins (silver in this case), it is potentially classifed under the Treasure Act 1996 and has been reported to the local Coroner.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BD94F3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy handle for a scale tang knife, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The knife handle is sub rectangular in plan, and concave in profile. The handle consists of one side from a paired set. One half would sit on either side of the tang in a scale tang knife. The handle is curved to accommodate the tang, with an closed semi-circular end. The blade end is open and flared. Located centrally on the handle, is a raised rectangular area, delimited by a border. Inside is an inscription 'MAKE YOU BLEED'. The inside of the handle is plain and undecor…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-1D4A24
Object type: BOX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy lid for a set of nested cup weights, of Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The underside of the lid consists of a circular base, with a raised rectangular rim around the edge. A double concentric circle has been incised into the base, with two smaller complete circles located at the top and bottom. Two circular perforations (internal diameter 1.58mm) are located towards the far edge, on the concentric circles. A line of three circular indentations / attachment scars are located on the other side, towards what may be the remnants of a hinge. …
Created on: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-734D14
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but bent gold posy finger ring of Late Post Medieval dating to the17th Century No trace of enamel is surviving on the exterior, which has been decorated on the exterior with double hearts flanked by love birds with foliage and flowers, including a pansy for 'thoughts'. The object would have been enamelled, tiny traces remain. Inscription on the inner surface: Loue euer or neuer There is a possible maker's mark in the form of a square shield containing what may be the letter m. See British Museum rings AF.1536, 1280 & 1246 for comparison of the maker's mark: AF.153…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gainsborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-022CD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval coin: A complete silver struck / hammered groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted between 1560 and 1561. North type 1986 Diameter: 24.05mm Thickness: 0.72mm Weight: 1.8 grams
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-023DF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval coin: A complete silver struck / hammered shilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted between 1560 and 1561. Reverse has been double struck. North type 1985 Diameter: 31.22mm Thickness: 0.86mm Weight: 6.2 grams
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85A4D6
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy swaging block, of modern date (c.1890 to 1930 AD). It is semi-circular in plan and consists of a cast of the upper jaw (maxilla) from an adult. The teeth present are (from right to left): PM2, PM1, I2, I1, C, PM1, PM2, M1. This means that the denture would have false teeth for the right canine, and left lateral & central incisors. The swaging block measures 41.38mm in height, 51.10mm wide and 32.04mm thick. It weighs 313.1 grams. Swaging blocks were used as part of the manufacture of dental plates. A wax impression would have been taken of the patien…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-121F91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy four way strap or chain distributor of Medieval dating (c.1200 to c. 1500 AD). The distributor is cross like in shape, with an openwork oblique short-armed cross located at the centre. The four arms of the cross are raised up from the central circle, with triangular ends pointing into the centre of the distributor. The far end of each arm is circular in shape. A separate copper alloy strap attachment is folded around the recessed section between two of the arms of the cross. The strap attachment has one sub circular terminal, which has an intergral circ…
Created on: Friday 4th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-CEEB37
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a large D-shaped lug on the reverse. This is rectangular in cross-section and has an off-centre sub-circular perforation, diameter 2.52mm. No marks appears to be visible to aid orientation of the die. The die depicts four leaves arranged in an quatrefoil design, surrounded by a grooved border and then the legend around the edge. Each leaf consists of five diagonal petals or leaves. The legend appears to read + S': GRONW MON AP HOVA (Seal of Gronw Mon Son of Hova). G…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Spatial data recorded.