Record ID: LVPL-F817B5
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe bowl from a toy whistle, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (1800 to 1900 AD). The pipe bowl is incomplete, missing parts of the sides. The pipe bowl has a pointed base. The sides of the pipe bowl have been decorated. This decoration comprises a line made of joining arches, running around the bowl at its mid point. Below the line, is a regularly spaced pattern of raised pellets. Above the line, the bowl is smooth, apart from a row of dots placed in the gaps of the line of arches. The pipe bowl is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina.…
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-EFB8B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Trafford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, cast copper alloy trade weight of Post Medieval (18th century dating). The weight is circular with a raised rim on the top of the weight. The top has been decorated with a series of concentric incised circles. No stamps or countermarks are visible. The base is plain and undecorated, apart from a recessed circular depression at the centre. The weight is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The edges of the weight demonstrate signs of abrasion, resulting in the loss of some of the surface patina. The weight has a diameter of 19.01mm and i…
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-04B6D6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy square trade weight, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The weight is square in plan and rectangular in cross section / profile. The front has been stamped with the inscription '3.12', presumably the weight that it was required to weigh. The back is plain and undecorated. The weight is a dark green / brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement in the plough soil has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface and detail. The weight measures 20.84mm in length, 21.11mm wide and 7.68mm thick. It …
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-07E6A1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy foot / leg from a copper alloy cooking vessel of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The vessel fragment is sub rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross section. It consists of a cuboid body, expanding outwards at the top into a flared, sloping sub rectangular surface. This area is likely to be the remnants of the junction between the leg and the body of the vessel. A small ridge is present at the junction on the exterior surface. An old break is present at the base. It is a mid green colour, with an abraded sur…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryedale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1C9D82
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. One faint concentric ridge is present on the exterior. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The original diameter of the rim is estimated at 16 cm, with 5% of the diameter surviving. This section is most likely from the out turned rim of a cauldron or posnet (See Fig 1 in …
Created on: Thursday 15th 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-2AEF67
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy handle from a skillet or posnet, of Early Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The handle is sub rectangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section. The top of the handle has been decorated with a repeating cross style design. The design consists of a cross made up from four open triangles, with the apex (point) pointing inwards (also known as a cross pattee). Three repeats of the design are present along the handle, prior to the break. The opposing end exhibits a dropped end. The underneath of the handle has a ridge running centrally dow…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4F8395
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy large posnet or cauldron of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 - 1700 AD). The rim fragment is irregular in plan, but rectangular in cross section. The internal surface is smooth and polished. The rim type consists of a rounded lip. A casting ridge is present running vertically on the exterior surface, probably from the joining of the two halves of the casting mould. The exterior surface is unpolished and shows signs of finishing/filing. The original diameter of the rim is estimated at 24 cm. This secti…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-68DC07
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 205 Late Medieval to Post Medieval : An incomplete rim fragment from a cast copper alloy cooking vessel of 15th to 17th Century dating. Length: 14.64 mm Width: 28.23 mm Thickness: 3.31 mm Weight: 4.1 grams Rim diameter: 15 cm Percentage of rim remaining: 6 % Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3506A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy possible insert or piece of machinery, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The find consists of a semi-circular top half, with an octagonal (eight sided) base. The top has a concave centre, with a circular hole drilled into the centre. The internal diameter of the hole is 2.26mm. File or saw marks are present across the top. The find is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 15.17mm tall, 13.13mm wide and 12.03mm thick. It weighs 6.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DC3DE3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast tinned copper alloy blade like artefact, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The artefact is lentoid in shape, and the front exhibits a central ridge. Length: 43.22mm Width: 22.69mm Thickness: 3.09mm Weight: 9.6 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DC4C52
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy ferrule, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The ferrule has been made from a strip of copper alloy metal, with grooves along each side, rolled together to form a hollow tube. There are remnants of iron at one end. Length: 19.26mm Diameter: 14.22mm Thickness: 1.38mm Weight: 5.9 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-4FCEE2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy artefact of uncertain dating and function. The artefact consists of a circular sectioned handle, with incomplete tip. The base of the handle has been decorated with a raised collar, and then an oval swelling. The top of the artefact is incomplete and has the remains of four curved arms. It is a dark green colour, with a slightly abraded uneven patina. It measures 43.81mm in length, 23.61mm wide and 7.00mm thick. It weighs 6.6 grams. The original function and hence dating of this artefact is uncertain, it demonstrates similar characteristics to a h…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6961C4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 212 Uncertain: An incomplete cast copper alloy triangular sectioned bar, with a champhered mid section. Probably 17th to 18th Century in dating. Length: 50.66mm Width: 5.57mm Thickness: 4.35mm Weight: 5.5 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

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-3571C8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 9.40mm. The base ring diameter is 8.82mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 5.28mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 2.36mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. The trunnions (length: 19.56mm) are positioned on the first reinforce ring. The trunnions are set about mid…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE4DD5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but heavily worn struck / hammered copper alloy trade token of uncertain issuer but of Post Medieval (17th Century) dating. Obverse: foliate spiral design Obverse inscription: Illegible Reverse: ?DD G Reverse inscription: illegible Diameter: 13.18mm Thickness: 1.32mm Weight: 0.8 grams
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Sunday 8th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-35FED4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by the Anglesey Mines (Parys Mining Company) in 1791 in Anglesey. Obverse: Hooded druid's head, surrounded by an oak wreath. Obverse inscription: - Reverse: Cypher of the Parys Mining Company. Reverse inscription: ANGLESEY MINES HALF PENNY 1791 Diameter: 29.00mm Thickness: 2.53mm Weight: 12.7 grams. The Anglesey half pennies or 'Druids' were the first copper token coinage to be issued by a company to facilitate the payment of the miners, thereby overcoming the dearth of small change experienced throug…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92BCA1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn struck / hammered copper alloy trade token, issued by Samuel Lvdinton (of the Mercer's Arms), during the mid 17th Century (1660-1683). Both Townsend (1983, p.40) and Williamson (1889, p461, #155) has identified this token as belong to that of Samuel Ludinton, who was mayor of the City of Lincoln in 1647 and 1660. There was another Samuel Ludinton, probably the son of the former, who held the office of Sheriff in 1681 and Mayor in 1683 (Williamson, 1889, p461). This trade token could therefore date from between 1647 to 1683. Obverse: The Mercer's Arms Obverse l…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-524CE5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn struck / hammered copper alloy trade token, issued by John Cramphorn, at the Vine, Neer Eastwick, in 1662. Williamson (1889, p309, #82) has identified this token as belong to that of John Cramphorn, of the Vine in Neer Eastwick, Hertfordshire. Obverse: Vine Obverse legend: IOH CRAMPHORN AT Obverse initial mark: Flower Reverse: I M C Reverse legend: NEER EASTWICK 1662 Reverse initial mark: Flower Williamson reference: 82 Diameter: 15.35mm Thickness: 0.60mm Weight: 0.5 grams. Reference: Williamson, G.C. (ed) Trade tokens issued in the seventeenth cen…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-BBD3A5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy trade token, issued by John Wilch, at the George Inn, Clay Next the Sea during the 1660s. Williamson (1889, p842, #21) has identified this token as belong to that of John Wilch, of the George Inn, Clay, Norfolk. Obverse: St George killing the dragon Obverse legend: IOHN. WILCH.AT. THE Obverse initial mark: Five pointed star Reverse: I W Reverse legend: GEORGE.IN.CLAY Reverse initial mark: Five pointed star Williamson reference: 21 Diameter: 16.01mm Thickness: 1.03mm Weight: 1.2 grams. Reference: Williamson, G.C. (ed) 1889. Tr…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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