Record ID: LVPL-ED9720
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1300 to 1800 AD). The weight is cylindrial in plan, and sub circular in cross section. It has been formed from rolling up a small sheet of lead. The seam is present running along the length of the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 35.94mm long, is 16.15mm wide and 14.13mm thick. The sheet of lead alloy is…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C55940
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy pyramid standing weight, of probable Medieval dating (14th to Mid 16th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and sub triangular in profile. The width of the weight increases from the base (maximum) to the top (minimum width). The top of the weight has been deliberately flattened, and a suspension / hanging hole of irregular shape has been placed. The hole has been located off centre and has been incompletely perforated The base of the weight is sub circular in plan, with facetted sides. The surface of the weight is rough and und…
Created on: Monday 18th 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-ECD500
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Medieval dating (1300 to 1550 AD). The weight is an irregular cylinder in plan, and sub rectangular in profile / cross section. The base exhibits a minor concavity, with a ridge present running around the edge. A length of thick iron wire has been inserted into the weight, probably as a method of suspension. Iron corrosion products present have obscured the original shape of the probable suspension loop. No decoration is present on the weight. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 17.85mm…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ED5286
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1300 to 1800 AD). The weight is sub oval in plan, and sub rectangular in profile / cross section. A hole has been created at the top of the weight, probably for suspension purposes. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, probably caused by movement in the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of a significant proportion of the original surface. It measures 26.98mm tall, is 12.87mm wide and 7.16mm thick. It weighs 13.0 grams (0.46 oz). The shape and s…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 9th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EE34A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy local trade weight, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The weight is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in profile. The front has been stamped with two sets of incuse lettering: IIII & H B. The first set (IIII) probably denounces the required measure, whether it be 4 ounces or 4 measures of another commodity (such as flour). The second set (HB) are probably the initials of the owner or the company that either commissoned or used the weight. The back is plain and undecorated. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an …
Created on: Wednesday 20th 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-040B13
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast and wrought lead or lead alloy container, possibly a bird feeder, of later medieval or post medieval date (1400-1600). The container has been crushed and is incomplete. It is an irregular shape in plan and sub rectangular (square with a flared neck) in profile. The container was possibly D shaped in plan before being damaged. It is formed from one sheet of metal with a seam at one of the rear corners; it consists of a front and rear face, as well as a base. The rear of the container is flat and undecorated; The base is slightly bowed (convex) and undecorated. In plan it is …
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C457D3
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 46.43mm in length, 20.67mm wide and is 24.12mm thick. It weighs 10.16g. 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 flecks on the back of the head to indicate short hair and there is a prominent band around the head, moulded in hig…
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

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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-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-0B0FD4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.90mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 25.66mm and is 10.65mm thick. It weighs 20.6 grams. T…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0B2D42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine, but looks like a series of vertical lines with a ring and dot motif in between on both faces. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole me…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-4F9353
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 5.66 mm wide. No traces of decoration are present on either the upper or lower faces. Casting flaws (air bubbles) are present on the lower face. The whorl has a diameter of 22.18mm and is 5.90mm thick. It weighs 14.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an ev…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-6A5792
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 234 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy biconvex decorated spindlewhorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating. The decoration consists of pellets and diagonal rays on both sides. Diameter: 27.55 mm Thickness: 14.90 mm Weight: 34.6 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6AA010
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 229 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy convex (domed) spindlewhorl of Roman to Post Medieval dating. Grooves are present on the flat base. Diameter: 20.49 mm Thickness: 6.61 mm Weight: 14.5 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6ADD43
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 236 Roman to Post Medieval: A complete cast lead alloy discoidal spindle whorl. One surface is decorated with four (4) raised ribs in a cross arrangement. The other surface is plain and flat. Diameter: 25.51 mm Thickness: 11.53 mm Weight: 37.3 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3DB95
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a mid grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 12.41mm and weighs 10.2 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3E265
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a mid grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 11.36mm and weighs 7.6 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3F0F1
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a mid grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.62mm and weighs 20.5 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C409B3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a mid grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.31mm and weighs 21.0 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9A5C37
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot demonstrates flattening in a couple of areas, possibly the results of a collosion with a hard surface following firing. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.46mm and weighs 17.2grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.