Record ID: LVPL-0D6EF8
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron tanged arrowhead of Medieval dating (12th to 13th Centuries AD). The arrowhead has a triangular blade, with a lentoid cross section. The tang is circular sectioned and incomplete. The arrowhead is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. There is minimal surface corrosion product (rust) present. The arrowhead measures 42.14mm in length, 11.25mm wide and 7.79mm thick. It weighs 5.3 grams. Tanged arrowheads are earlier in date than sock…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B4B448
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorative stud, probably from a medieval book. The head of the stud is a eight-point star (octofoil) which is domed in profile with a flattened top. The surface has eight triangular ridges. The underside of the head is hollow with a central integral circular sectioned stud. The stud tapers to a blunt broken point. The break is not recent. The stud is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The head measures 21.86mm in length and 23.26mm wide. The depth of the head and the shank is 20.92mm. It weighs 9.4g. A couple of similar exam…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-878076
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy book clasp, of probable Medieval dating (12th to 15th Centuries AD). The book clasp consists of a sub rectangular sheet of copper alloy metal, bent back on itself, with ornate cut edges. The front exhibits a central domed area, with the remnants of two iron rivets on the left hand side. A series of V shaped notches have been cut along the edges to create a decorative edge. The back is plain and undecorated, with a central circular perforation. It measures 41.22mm in length, 24.57mm wide and 13.15mm thick. The metal is 1.05mm thick. It weighs 11.9 gra…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-CD4164
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy annular brooch, with decorative elements to either side, of Medieval dating (c.1200 - c. 1400 AD). The brooch is sub-circular (slightly oval) in plan, with the frame having a broadly circular cross section. The decoration on the brooch is symmetrical and is the same on both sides (front & back). The decoration is probably floral or zoomorphic in style, but due to the degree of abrasion suffered, it is hard to determine exactly the style of decoration. A double sided projection is present on one side of the brooch, with a pronounced swelling opposite …
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DBC751
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular buckle and buckle plate of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (c.1400 to c.1600 AD). The buckle consists of a rectangular frame, with attached rectangular plate. The pin is missing. The frame is rectangular in plan, with a D shaped cross section. A rectangular pin rest is present at the mid point on the outer edge. The sides of the frame are expanded towards the back of the frame. The central bar is narrowed and offset. The plate consists of a sub rectangular sheet of copper alloy metal folded around the central bar. A slot ha…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DD1BE3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped D shaped buckle with a separate rectangular strap plate of medieval date (c.1350 to 1450 AD). The buckle frame is broadly D shaped in plan, with a broad D shape cross section. At the centre of the frame, a single angular pointed projection with a U shaped notch as pin rest is present. The strap bar is off set. Folded around the strap bar is a buckle plate formed from sheet metal. A rectangular shot has been cut at the centre, to enable the pin to be positioned on the strap bar of the buckle frame. The edges of the buckle plate have been offs…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-B3D903
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular 'ring' brooch) of medieval date (1200-1400). The buckle is circular in plan with a circular cross section. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. Instead the pin is attached by a large loop which moves freely around the frame. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is almost complete and relatively large; the tip of the pin is slightly damaged. It is attached to the brooch by a single loop which has been folded around…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DC7B57
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped buckle, of Medieval dating (c. 1450 to c. 1550 AD). The back is flat and undecorated. The bar has been recessed. Length: 14.92mm Width: 17.23mm Thickness: 2.84mm Weight: 2.1 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DCDE63
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle, of Medieval dating (c.1450 to c.1550 AD). Part of the buckle plate is present, and has been made from a folded sheet of copper alloy metal. A pin slot has been cut in the centre for the pin. The pin is now missing. The central bar of the buckle has been recessed. Length: 28.27mm Width: 16.58mm Thickness: 3.77mm Weight: 2.6 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-0E5AD1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped buckle with integral plate, of Medieval dating (1200 to 1500 AD). The buckle consists of a D shaped frame, with the outside edge angled at approximately 45 degrees. The integrally cast plate is sub rectangular in plan, with a raised central section. A circular rivet hole is present towards the back of the plate. The pin is still present and consists of a folded thin strip of copper alloy sheet metal. The front of the buckle plate retains traces of gilding and decoration but the original design is unclear due to abrasion. The reverse of the …
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-72F110
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete sheet copper alloy metal buckle plate from a single looped buckle, of Medieval dating (1350 to 1450 AD). The find consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy metal, with four surviving copper alloy rivets. The buckle plate is sub rectangular in plan, and irregular in cross section. The left hand exhibits a fold (now broken) in the metal, which would have originally gone round the central spindle (bar) of the buckle. A rectangular slot (4.28mm wide) has been cut for the buckle pin, and the edges of the buckle plate have been recessed for the frame. No signs of decor…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-753103
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped D-shaped buckle, of Medieval dating (1250 to 1500 AD). The buckle frame is complete, the pin and the buckle plate are missing. The loop is sub oval in plan, with a thickened and expanded outside edge. The strap bar is narrowed and off set. The buckle is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. It measures 15.74mm in length, 20.33mm wide and 2.79mm thick. It weighs 1.8 grams. Similar single looped D shaped buckles have been illustrated by Whitehead (2003) on page 19, in particular that of #53-#54. This style of bu…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-76D7F7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single loop sub rectangular buckle frame with ornate outer edges of Medieval dating (c.1250 to 1400 AD). The buckle frame is complete and is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. Both the pin and the buckle plate are missing, but they would have both been attached by being folded around the central bar. A recessed pin rest on the frame is present at the mid point on the outside edge. Circular or possibly hexagonal knops are present at the corners and half way along the sides of the buckle frame. These form an ornate outer edge to the buckle. The back is pla…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B4AC75
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete cast copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular 'ring' brooch) of medieval date (1200-1400). The buckle is circular in plan with a circular cross section. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. Instead the pin is attached by a large loop which moves freely around the frame. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is almost complete and relatively large; the tip of the pin is incomplete. It is attached to the brooch by a single loop which has been folded aroun…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2011
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oswestry Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-827595
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle with two lobed knops and offset bar, typically of late 12th to late 14th Centuries AD. It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is present. The outer edge of the buckle is decorated. There are two diagonally extending prominent lobed knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. This recessed section may have originally taken a 'roller', probably made from a piece of sheet copper alloy metal. The back of the …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-82AC47
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle and plate, typically of late 12th to late 14th Centuries AD. It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is missing. The outer edge of the buckle is decorated. There are two diagonally extending prominent knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. A raised collar is present at the base of each knop. Three grooves are present, spaced regularly around the recessed centre. These grooves would have acted as the rest…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-82C4B3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy single looped oval buckle frame with ornate outside edge, typically of late 12th to late 14th Centuries AD. It consists of a oval frame, with an narrow offset bar, with a recess for the leather strap. The pin is missing. The front of the buckle has moulded decoration, along the outside edge, the reverse is flat and undecorated. The decoration consists of two diagonally extending prominent knops, both plain in decorative details. The knops are flanking a recessed central section on the outer edge. A raised collar is present at the base of each knop. The back of…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-83CDA4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double loop oval buckle frame and plate, of late Medieval dating (c.1400 to 1600 AD). The buckle frame consists of a double looped oval buckle frame, with bevelled edges to the frame. Moulded knops are present at either end of the strap bar. The edges of the buckle frame are raised higher than the central bar. The pin consists of a cast copper alloy pin, which gradually tapers to a point. The wide end has been wrapped around the central bar. A small transverse ridge is present on the top of the pin, next to the central bar. The buckle plate cons…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-FE9501
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single loop rectangular buckle frame and plate, of late Medieval dating (c.1350 to 1400 AD). The buckle frame consists of a single looped sub rectangular frame, with rounded edges to the frame. A roller made from sheet copper alloy metal has been wrapped around the outside edge. The pin consists of an incomplete cast copper alloy pin, which has broken across the midsection.. The wide end has been wrapped around the central bar. The buckle plate consists of a sheet of copper alloy metal, folded around the central bar. A rectangular slot has been cut …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-11D583
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy square single loop buckle, of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (c.1550 - c. 1650 AD). The buckle frame is square in plan, with two projecting knops at each corner on the inside edge. The frame is rectangular in cross section. Bevelling on both sides of the inside edge is present between the two projecting knops. The knops demonstrate a small recess at their base, but then project upwards and away from the rest of the buckle frame. Signs of polishing / wear are present along the inside edge. No pin notches or rests are present on any part of …
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2011
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