Record ID: LVPL-EB3B36
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead powder flask cap, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 75% of the cap is present, with part of one side missing. It has been mishaped, probably due to movement in the ploughsoil. It is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is circular in plan. Remnants of a D shaped loop on the edge of the base are present. No cas…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-95C399
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with parts of the rim missing. It is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular in plan. Two complete D shaped loops are present located opposite each other on the base. No casting seam is present. So…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-C99457
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD). Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with parts of the rim and a handle missing. It is sub circular in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is circular in plan. One complete and one incomplete D shaped loop is present located opposite each other on the base. No cas…
Created on: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-664BDD
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1700. Approximately 95% of the cap is present, with a part of the rim, part of the wall and both suspension loops missing presumed lost in antiquity. It is trapezoidal in plan, and sub rectangular in cross section. Originally it would have been circular or oval in plan (as viewed from above). The comparatively thin sides (or walls) would have flared outwards towards the oval or circular mouth. The closed end or 'base' is sub circular (oval) in…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.