Record ID: LVPL-53E365
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD). The strap end consists of a probable back plate of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The strap end has been constructed from two sets of paired plates, one set at the base and one set at the top. The lower set consist of a decorative end, in a vague zoomorphic style. It is sub rectangular, with a rounded base. The upper surface has two semi circular notches taken out of it. Three diagonal lines are present on the tip. Ab…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-E19EF3
Object type: STRAINER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strainer, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1300 to 1600 AD). The fragment is irregular in plan and profile. It consists of a sheet of copper alloy metal with a series of irregularly spaced holes or perforations punched into it. Six (6) holes are present, all but one are full of soil or metal corrosion products. The empty hole has an internal perforation of 2.26mm. The fragment is a mid to dark brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. The patina has been removed, probably through handling, on the prominent edges, revealing the bare shiny meta…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-727131
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 401 A complete cast copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount, of Late Saxon dating (11th Century AD). The stirrup strap mount is sub rectangular in plan and irregular in cross section. The front exhibits four (4) attachment holes: two positioned centrally at the base, and two at each upper corner. The top of the strap mount exhibits two beast heads, facing away from each, with the attachment hole serving as their eye. The bodies of the beast continue down the strap mount, with their tails interlocking together in a series of chevrons in the centre of the mount. Two feet are pr…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
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Record ID: LVPL-E3A6F3
Object type: STATUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete carved red sandstone face, of possible Medieval dating (1350 to 1450 AD). The back is rough, and has probably been broken off a larger piece of stone. The face has almond shaped eyes, a triangular nose and a slit open mouth. There are remains of a possible beard around his chin, and a possible crown ontop of his head. It is similar in style to the face of St Christopher from the statue at Norton Priory, stylistically dated to between 1375 and 1400 AD (Marrow, 2008, 316). Reference: Brown, F. & Howard-Davis, C. 2008. Norton Priory: Monastery to Museum. Excavations …
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Runcorn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-319747
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur of Post medieval (17th to 18th Centuries AD) dating. Approximately 50 of the spur is present, consisting of the back of the spur, part of the rowel box and part of one of the arms. The spur is in two pieces, with each piece being found separately but from the same site, and later refitted. The back and side of the spur consist of a concave curved plate, with moulded foliate or floral decoration on the outside. This decoration comprises a repeating design of a four petalled flower, with a central pellet. The neck of the rowel box is …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-884CF7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c. 1600 - c.1700 AD). The spur is incomplete, consisting of the rowel box, but missing the sides and the rowel. The neck of the spur is ovoid (egg shaped) in shape, with a length of 11.13mm and a maximum diameter of 7.56mm. An old break is present at the top of the neck, and is oval in cross section. The rowel box is incomplete, with only one arm being present. The surviving arm is sub rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section, and flat on the inner face. The bar is missing. The spur is a mid gree…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-CC28A1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c.1650 to c. 1750 AD). Approximately 50% of the spur is present, with the arms incomplete and the rowel missing. The arms have a D shaped cross section, with the convex side outer most and the flat side inwards. The neck is complete, with an oval cross section. The 'box' for holding the rowel is complete, consisting of two D-shaped arms, with rounded knops as terminals. The arms have been pushed together, so there is no longer a space for the rowel. The spur is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven abr…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-B98C97
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy rowel from a spur, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1600 AD). The rowel consists of ten (10) regularly spaced petal (sub oval) shaped points, arranged around a central circular perforation. The ends of the points are gently rounded (blunt). Shallow linear incisions are present, separating the points on the main body of the rowel. The edges have been bevelled slightly. The rowel is flat in profile. The rowel is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 26.96mm in diameter, and 1.99mm thick. Each point is…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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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-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.