Record ID: LVPL-D02C10
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy enamelled mount from a casket or crucifix, of Medieval date (12th to 13th Centuries AD). The mount consists of a three-quarter length figure, with a solid head. The head is turned slightly to the right, and two blue glass eyes remain. The figure has seven recessed panels, for enamel to be inlaid, arranged lengthwise down the figure, indicating costume. The enamel is no longer present, lost through abrasion. Two attachment holes are present, located centrally on the figure, both are empty, with an internal diameter of 4.02mm. The back of the mount is conc…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-30AFC4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a long, thin cast copper alloy medieval mount, with a slightly concave reverse. It has one complete rivet hole in the centre of a panel which is D-shaped in cross-section. This is flanked at either end by a transverse ridge or collar and then a square, slightly raised panel which is rectangular in cross-section. One end is broken across this panel, perhaps at a rivet hole. The other end has another transverse ridge and then another raised panel which then steps down to a flatter area which is broken across a definite rivet hole. The object is covered with an even dark g…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-30C487
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount of medieval date. It consists of a rectangular plate with concave surface, with a trefoil or fleur-de-lis projection at one end. The outer foils, or leaves of the fleur, each have a circular hole which may originally have been used for attachment. In the centre of the fleur is a diagonal grooved cross or saltire. The fleur-de-lis or trefoil terminal is connected to the rest of the long, thin mount by a narrowed concave neck. The mount then tapers very slightly to expand again at the broken end. The underside is flat and undecorated. The mount is …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-CB8BF8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enamelled mount or stud of probable Roman dating (1 AD to 410 AD). The mount is square in plan, with a raised central ridge on the front. Symmetrical decoration is present on either side of this ridge, consisting of two pointed oval / petals joined together at the circular bulbous end, with the points angled towards the corners. Remnants of red enamel are present at the short ends of the mount, and remnants of a yellow enamel in the middle. The back is plain and undecorated, with the remains of two integral cast attachment spikes present. One is i…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-78E216
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy mount of 11th century dating. The mount is irregular in plan. It consists of an openwork interlaced zoomorphic style design on the front, with two facing beasts with gaping mounts. The beast heads are located at the base, on either side, with their tails interlocking at the top of the mount. No flange is present on the reverse of the mount. The back is plain and undecorated. It measures 26.18mm in height, 30.21mm wide and 3.69mm thick. It weighs 9.5 grams. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. A combination of wear …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0CCA35
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
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 pellet, with a scallop shell shape (semi-circles with radiating lines) to either side. This style of decoration has a floral or foliate appearance. Both sides are incomplete, with the edges demonstrating an old break. The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. Both have been bent over, and they taper gradually towards a point. In both cases t…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1E5DA3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy mount or strap fitting, of Late Post Medieval dating (16th to 18th Centuries AD). The mount is sub square in plan, and rectangular in profile. The mount has rounded corners. The front has been decorated with five circular depressions. Two small copper alloy rivets are present for attachment purposes. The rivets are incomplete, and both are circular sectioned (diameter 1.27mm). The reverse is plain and undecorated. The mount is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, ha…
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-254BA7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar of unknown function and probable Medieval dating (1300-1500 AD). The bar has an irregular shaped decorative knop on the end, below which the bar itself tapers to a point. The section of the bar is broadly lentoid and the artefact in plan is broadly sub rectangular. The knop on the end is integrally cast and is formed from four facetted sides. Each facet has a triangular shaped recess cut into it. Below the knop, is a horizontal collar at the top of the bar. The bar consists of a tapering lentoid section. Like the knop, the sides of the bar are f…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 27th July 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-6905B5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 207 Post Medieval to Modern: A complete enamelled cast copper alloy vesica shaped mount. Two small holes are present, one at the top and one at the bottom. The back is plain & undecorated. The front exhibits three letters in a gothic style script: IHS. Traces of enamelling are present in the letters H & S (red in the H & white in S). The abbreviation IHS normally stands for Jesus and is commonly used as part of the symbol for the Society of Jesus. This mount is probably 18th to 19th Century in dating. Length: 35.53 mm Width: 20.40 mm Thickness: 1.91 mm Weight: 3.7 gra…
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-DC9721
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, probable Lamp hanger, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The hanger has a circular centre with two holes. Only one arm is present, out of three originally attached. The surviving arm has a suspension loop at the end. The remnants of a second arm are present, with an old break located part way down the length of the arm, and the third arm was broken at the edge of the circular centre. The back is plain and undecorated. The metal measures 2.78mm thick. Length: 54.58mm Width: 24.89mm Thickness: 15.84mm Weight: 2.8 grams.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-5D0362
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, probable Lamp hanger, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The hanger has an open circular centre. Two arms are present, the third is incomplete. Both surviving arms have an upturned hook at the end. Central swellings are present on each arm. The remnants of a third arm are present, with an old break located part way down the length of the arm. The back is plain and undecorated. The metal measures 4.22mm thick. The hanger is a mid green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 26.40mm in length, 63.93mm wid…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2011
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BD94F3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy handle for a scale tang knife, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The knife handle is sub rectangular in plan, and concave in profile. The handle consists of one side from a paired set. One half would sit on either side of the tang in a scale tang knife. The handle is curved to accommodate the tang, with an closed semi-circular end. The blade end is open and flared. Located centrally on the handle, is a raised rectangular area, delimited by a border. Inside is an inscription 'MAKE YOU BLEED'. The inside of the handle is plain and undecor…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-86C822
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, possible end cap from a scale tang knife, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 18th Centuries AD). The end cap is circular in plan, and semi circular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cast copper alloy ball, with an attachment hole on the underside. The hole is circular in plan. The hole has an internal diameter of 3.39mm. It is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion in a few places has removed the original surface, so it is hard to determine the original function. It measures 13.65mm in hei…
Created on: Monday 27th 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-733BE2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy end cap from a scale tang knife, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 17th Centuries AD). The end cap consists of a trefoil (trilobed) design. Each lobe is flattened with concave faces, and the concave faces are decorated with a row of incised zigzag lines. A horizontal groove is present at the base of the cap, separating it from the handle of the knife. The lower end of the end cap has a slot, currently containing the remains of the scale tang from the original knife. The end cap is a dark to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patin…
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-1FAF87
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy knife end cap, of probable Post Medieval dating (c.1500-1700 AD). Approximately 75% of the end cap is present consisting of part of the top, and parts of two sides. It was originally square sectioned. Now it is sub square in plan and irregular in cross section. The top is flat. The top has been decorated with a ridged foliate (leaves) design. Large leaves (with multiple veins) are angled into the corners, with a smaller leaf inbetween them, along the side. A border of pellets is present around the edge. The sides are sub rectangular in plan. No …
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-0C1167
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (1150 to 1400 AD). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is sub circular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. It is 14.70mm tall and 11.91mm wide. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. A rectangular moulding or collar is present at the junction between shank and bow. The shank consists of an rod, rectangular in plan and sub rectangular in cross section. It is 46.28mm l…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-0CCF84
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (1150 to 1400 AD). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is sub circular in shape, with three sub rectangular projections located regularly around the bow. It has a rectangular cross section. It is 17.63mm tall and 18.51mm wide. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. A faint rectangular moulding or collar is present at the junction between shank and bow. The shank consists of an…
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-C396A5
Object type: JEWS HARP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy jews harp, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. 1400 to c. 1700 AD). In plan, the jews harp consists of a sub circular head, and two tapering arms, both with the characteristic lozenge cross section. The arms are incomplete, displaying an old break. The rabbet is located at the apex of the head, still containing the remnants of the iron tongue. The jews harp is mid to dark green in colour, with an even surface patina. The jews harp measures 51.20mm in length, 25.37mm wide at the head and 6.71mm thick. It weighs 10.9 grams. Jews harps, or …
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-B02466
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 89 A worn struck / hammered copper alloy thick (piedfort) jetton, of the Shield of France type, of Late 15th Century dating. Obverse: Shield of France bearing 3 complete lis / lys Obverse inscription: [ ]AVE MARIA G[ ] Reverse: Triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in 4 arched tressure, with lis / lys at the arches. Reverse inscription: illegible. Mitchiner type: #707-711, p 231. No direct comparatives but weight and measurements are comparable. Diameter: 26.99mm Thickness: 1.71mm Weight: 5.7 grams This style of jetton is considered to be the result of a…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CC0D72
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck/hammered copper alloy jetton of Charles V (1364-1380 AD) or Charles VI (1380-1422), struck in Tournai, France between 1373 and 1415. The jetton consists of a Chatel Tournois jetton, one of the jetton issues that alluded to the French provinces, struck principally between the French reconquests of 1373 and the anarchy following the battle of Agincourt in 1415. The obverse depicts the Chatel Tournois accosted with a lis or lys either side. The obverse legend reads: +IE SVI DE LATON BE (Translation: I am of handsome latton). The reverse depicts a triple stranded straight c…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2011
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