Record ID: LVPL-121F91
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy four way strap or chain distributor of Medieval dating (c.1200 to c. 1500 AD). The distributor is cross like in shape, with an openwork oblique short-armed cross located at the centre. The four arms of the cross are raised up from the central circle, with triangular ends pointing into the centre of the distributor. The far end of each arm is circular in shape. A separate copper alloy strap attachment is folded around the recessed section between two of the arms of the cross. The strap attachment has one sub circular terminal, which has an intergral circ…
Created on: Friday 4th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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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.

Record ID: LVPL-CEEB37
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a large D-shaped lug on the reverse. This is rectangular in cross-section and has an off-centre sub-circular perforation, diameter 2.52mm. No marks appears to be visible to aid orientation of the die. The die depicts four leaves arranged in an quatrefoil design, surrounded by a grooved border and then the legend around the edge. Each leaf consists of five diagonal petals or leaves. The legend appears to read + S': GRONW MON AP HOVA (Seal of Gronw Mon Son of Hova). G…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
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Record ID: LVPL-7F33B4
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast (or possibly wrought) copper alloy nail cleaner with lugs sub-group B , of Roman dating (Mid-Late 1st Century). The nail cleaner is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in cross section. It consists of a sub rectangular blade with tapering long sides, slowly widening towards the top. The blade continues into a sub lozenge shaped shoulder, before expanding into a sub circular suspension loop. The suspension loop is in the same plane as the rest of the nail cleaner. The suspension hole has been pierced off centre. The forked terminal, used for cleaning, is missing d…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2011
Last updated: Saturday 18th July 2020
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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-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-DC2465
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete worn cast copper alloy strap-mounted and skirted terret, dated to the early Roman period (43-200 AD). Length: 51.71mm Width: 48.76mm Thickness: 19.60mm Weight: 45.3 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st October 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-2F6BC0
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy plain harness fitting / terret ring of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (100 BC to 100 AD). The terret ring is sub oval (D shaped) in plan with an irregular sub-oval (D shaped) cross section. The attachment bar is oval in cross section and flanked by two circular mouldings. Each of these moulding has a central circumferential groove separating the mouldings into two parts. There is no evidence for other cast decorative motifs or enameled or applied decoration. The terret ring measures 36.71mm in length; 41.19mm wide and 11.59mm thick. The internal d…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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