Record ID: LVPL-F9D537
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought copper alloy finger ring, probably of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. The internal surface is flat. Traces of a pattern are present, including the word ONE. This would suggest that the finger ring was made from an old one pence piece. No date can be read. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even patina covering the majority of the surface. Along the edge, the patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, to …
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-F9FBB5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double looped 'spectacle' buckle of Post Medieval dating (c.1550 - c.1650 AD). Ornate decoration is present on either side and at the ends of the central bar. Length: 48.53mm Width: 27.49mm Thickness: 2.89mm Weight: 4.9 grams
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-FA9742
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindlewhorl, of Roman to Medieval dating (43 AD to 1500 AD). Diameter: 34.16mm Thickness: 8.51mm Weight: 34.0 grams
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-FB88C6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of Medieval dating (14th Century AD). The pendant is of the 'heater' shield shape (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). The upper edge has an integrally cast suspension loop, which is sub oval in plan and set at right angles (ninety degrees) to the pendant. It is angled forwards, with an circular pierced loop (internal diameter 2.35mm). The pendant is incomplete, missing the original lower right edge. The front of the pendant features moulded heraldic decoration in the form of an Ex (gronny of eight pie…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4F4637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A worn cast copper alloy Chinese coin, from the Northern Song dynasty (960 AD to 1127 AD), minted during the Xining reign between 1068 and 1077 AD. Chinese characters (inscription- Xining yuanbao) are only present on the obverse. A square hole (7.60mm by 8.05mm internal dimensions) is present at the centre of the coin. Diameter: 24.00mm Thickness: 1.44mm Weight: 4.1 grams It is doubtful that this is a geninue medieval find (i.e. present in the country due to trade and lost accidentially) but more likely a more recent loss from an curated collection.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4C2107
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age coin: A complete struck / hammered silver AR unit of the Southern type issued by Eppillus at Calleva, between approximately 50 BC and 43 AD. Hobbs #1016-1056. Diameter: 12.27mm Thickness: 1.58mm Weight: 1.2 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4D7F95
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix, of Medieval dating (1250 to 1400 AD). The body of the matrix consists of a pedestal formed from six irregular tapering sides. These terminate in a single moulded band below a sub triangular pointed loop. The suspension hole is broadly circular in shape. No orientation marks are present around the base of the matrix. The die or seal face is broadly circular in plan, with a diameter of 19.34mm. The die / seal face is incomplete, with the edges being damaged. The die is well cut and detailed. The central device of the seal …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4EBE48
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy flat spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular (flat) in cross section. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 10.12 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. The whorl has a diameter of 26.74mm and is 5.90mm thick. It weighs 21.8 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. The whorl has suffered from a min…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4F0FC3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A heavily worn, probably milled copper alloy possible half penny of George II (1727 - 1760 AD). Both sides of the coin are heavily worn and illegible, so identification is only probable. Diameter: 28.08mm Thickness: 1.87mm Weight: 7.8 grams
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4FC076
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy stopper from a small vessel, probably of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (16th to 19th Centuries AD). The stopper consists of a semi-circular head, with integrally cast shank beneath. The head measures 21.03mm wide (diameter) by 15.42mm in length and 6.60mm thick. The shank extends beneath the head by 6.25mm. It is incomplete. It has a circular cross section, with a diameter of 6.76mm. It weighs 19.7 grams. Overall it measures 12.66mm tall, 21.03mm wide and 15.42 thick. It is a mid grey to white colour, with an even surface patina. T…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4FE548
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two (2) pieces of copper alloy industrial or casting waste / slag, of probable Late Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD). Both pieces are droplet like in nature, and are likely to be tap or run off waste. Both are a mid green colour with an even surface patina. They measure: A: 13.32mm long, 9.99mm wide and 4.54mm thick. It weighs 1.9 grams. B: 13.31mm long, 11.68mm wide and 4.81mm thick. It weighs 1.6 grams. Together they weigh 3.5 grams. Both pieces are consistent with the waste produced as part of the copper smelting process, which did not significantly change fro…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-50A203
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy symmetrical bar mount of Post Medieval Dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The mount is irregular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. The mount consists of a central circle, with a lozenge / diamond to either side. Both ends and the centre have been decorated with a vague floral motif, consisting of a central raised pellet, with associated raised radiating rays (petals). The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is complete and the ohter exhibits an old break approximately half way along the shank. B…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-50F587
Object type: TROWEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy plasterer's / bricklayer's pointing tool / trowel, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The tool consists of two different sized sub rectangular flat ends or blades, joined together by a curved diagonal shank. Both ends are the same sub rectangular shape. At the front of each, they have straight edges, whereas at the back, it is curved, presumably to aid comfort whilst being held in the hand. One end measures 37.09mm in length, 17.93mm wide and 2.98mm thick. The other end measures 37.12mm in length, 11.81mm wide and…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-756C18
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast and decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). It measures 33.41mm in length, 22.09mm wide and is 24.73mm thick. It weighs 101.7g. The knop is broadly sub circular in plan and irregular in profile. The knop is modelled on a black African male head, with a rounded face; heavy brows and eyes; a wide flattened nose and thick lips, slightly parted. The cheeks and chin are also well-defined. There are pellets on the back of the head to indicate short hair and there is a prominent band around the head, moulded i…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7691D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring is approximately 50% complete, missing the back part of the hoop. The front part with intaglio setting is present. The intaglio is missing. The hoop is D section and flares at the shoulders into a wide flat bezel. A shallow recessed oval setting is present approximately centrally in the bezel, this would have been the setting for an intaglio, now missing. The setting measures 9.26mm long , 7.66mm wide, and 1.12mm deep. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown, almost black colour,…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-77C786
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy zoomorphic Roman brooch, in the shape of a swimming / sitting duck, of late 2nd Century dating. Approximately 25% of the brooch is present, consisting of the central back section. The base of the duck's neck is present, the head is missing. The feathers on the duck's back have been depicted by an enamelled panel. The central section of the enamel panel consists of a panel with lozenges set centrally and triangles along the edge inbetween the lozenges. A couple of the triangles still retain some traces of a red enamel. One of the lozenges appears to…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-787E41
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from the frame of a cast copper alloy double loop buckle, with moulded surface decoration, of Post Medieval dating (c.1550 to c. 1650 AD). The frame fragment is sub oval in plan, and rectangular in cross section. The front exhibits moulded floral decoration. This decorative detail consists of an oval panel, with a double line border, and within the panel, a floral device. The back is plain and undecorated. The frame frame is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 34.99mm in length, 16.59mm wide and 2.13mm thick. It weighs 3.3 …
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-79C6D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A struck / hammered silver cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216 to 1272), minted between 1248 and 1250, in Winchester by moneyer Hvge. Probably Class III. Diameter: 18.59mm Width: 9.09mm Thickness: 0.59mm Weight: 0.6 grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-7A0294
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A struck / hammered silver penny of possibly of John (1199 to 1216), possibly minted between 1204/5 and c.1209. Possibly Class 5b. The reverse has been double struck, which has rendered the reverse illegible so mint and moneyer can not be easily determined. The coin has been misshapen by post depositional damage. Diameter: 21.20mm Thickness: 1.06mm Weight: 1.4 grams.
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-89D1D3
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed Hammer of Bronze Age dating. The socketed hammer is rectangular in plan and cross section, and cuboid in shape. Each face exhibits a panel of ridged decoration at the top, and U shaped recess at the base. Casting ridges are present down each side, and have been smoothed off. The tip has been bevelled. At the base of the socket, some white residue or possibly clay soil remnants are present. The socketed hammer is in good condition, with an even surface patina. It is a dark green colour. There are a couple of areas of more recent plough damage. …
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 12th July 2018
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