Record ID: LVPL-DC9F04
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy line / suspension weight, of Medieval dating (13th to 15th Centuries AD). It is sub rectangular in plan, and rectangular in profile. It has a square suspension hole at the top, with an internal diameter of 3.79mm. An oval knop is present on the base. Inscriptions are present on two sides, one side reads +ROGER and the other DEDERB[ ]. Length: 64.02mm Width: 15.43mm Thickness: 6.69mm Weight: 55.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewe and Nantwich', 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-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-50A203
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 circle, with a lozenge / diamond to either side. Both ends and the centre have been decorated with a vague floral motif, consisting of a central raised pellet, with associated raised radiating rays (petals). The back of the mount is plain, with two integrally cast attachment spikes. One is complete and the ohter exhibits an old break approximately half way along the shank. B…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-FA9742
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindlewhorl, of Roman to Medieval dating (43 AD to 1500 AD). Diameter: 34.16mm Thickness: 8.51mm Weight: 34.0 grams
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-35D826
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete 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. The central hole is sub circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.36mm wide. Faint traces of decoration (diagonal raised ribs) are present on both the upper and lower faces are present. The whorl has a diameter of 26.94mm and is 13.44mm thick. It weighs 42.2 grams. The whorl is of a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-E59051
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy discoidal (flat) decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. Both the upper and the lower face has been decorated with a raised six (6) pointed star design, formed of two interlocking triangles (Star of St David). The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.75mm wide. The whorl has a diameter of 24.13mm and is 8.44mm thick. It weighs 24.5 grams. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2A8B22
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
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 to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 11.94mm and weighs 8.1 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-7AED06
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (c.1500 to c. 1150 BC). The palstave has a shield shaped pattern below the stop ridge, and raised flange facets. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The blade (measured from the cutting edge to the stop ridge) is 99.76mm long and the width of the cutting edge is 67.67mm. The thickness of the blade is 15.28mm (measured at a point below the stop …
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewe and Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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-FB88C6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of Medieval dating (14th Century AD). The pendant is of the 'heater' shield shape (a flat top, with sides that curve steeply to a point). The upper edge has an integrally cast suspension loop, which is sub oval in plan and set at right angles (ninety degrees) to the pendant. It is angled forwards, with an circular pierced loop (internal diameter 2.35mm). The pendant is incomplete, missing the original lower right edge. The front of the pendant features moulded heraldic decoration in the form of an Ex (gronny of eight pie…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-A1A070
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy possible heraldic harness hanger, of probable Medieval dating. The possible harness hanger is irregular in both plan and profile. The top of the hanger consists of central bar with a flat lower surface and regularly spaced semi-circular projections. After a right angled bend, the central bar splits into two semi-circular ends, each with the remnants of a iron pin / bar for suspension purposes. It is mid to dark brown in colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 20.21mm in length, 13.70mm wide and 10.41mm thick. It weighs 2.7 grams. It is …
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-2232A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A gold mourning finger ring. It has traces of black enamelling on the exterior, in a probable floral pattern. An inscription is present on the internal surface, reading "Death is the waye to life". Next to the inscription on the internal surface is a maker's stamp with the initials TS in square cartouche. Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. D-shaped section with inscription on interior of band , which reads: Death is the waye to life. Maker's mark TS within rectangular cartouche. The fine floral scroll on the exterior, retaining much of the black enamel, is consist…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F9D537
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought copper alloy finger ring, probably of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. The internal surface is flat. Traces of a pattern are present, including the word ONE. This would suggest that the finger ring was made from an old one pence piece. No date can be read. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even patina covering the majority of the surface. Along the edge, the patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, to …
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-7691D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring is approximately 50% complete, missing the back part of the hoop. The front part with intaglio setting is present. The intaglio is missing. The hoop is D section and flares at the shoulders into a wide flat bezel. A shallow recessed oval setting is present approximately centrally in the bezel, this would have been the setting for an intaglio, now missing. The setting measures 9.26mm long , 7.66mm wide, and 1.12mm deep. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown, almost black colour,…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-C3E3F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Henry VI during his first reign (1422 - 1461 AD), minted in Calais between 1427 and 1430, of the Rosette-Mascle issue type. North type 1450. Diameter: 17.73mm Thickness: 0.65mm Weight: 0.8 grams. Coin was photographed.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B3A063
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 69 A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 - AD 378), of uncertain mint but minted between 364 and 378 AD. Diameter: 18.01mm Thickness: 1.60mm Weight: 2.4 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Last updated: Sunday 24th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DB4B87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327 AD), minted in Bury St Edmunds, probably between 1317 and 1319 AD. Probably Class 14. Diameter: 17.85mm Thickness: 0.64mm Weight: 1.1 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DB7D55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Edwardian type (1279 - 1377 AD), minted in the Archiespiscopal mint in York. Date of minting uncertain. Length: 13.56mm Width:10.59mm Thickness: 0.58mm Weight: 0.3 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.