Record ID: LVPL-DAADD7
Object type: PADLOCK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy padlock, of Post Medieval dating (16th Century to mid 19th Centuries AD). It is circular in plan, with two protruding lugs at the top of the lock. These lugs would have originally taken the bar, which is now missing. The presence of iron corrosion products around the area of the lugs would suggest that the bar was originally made from iron. It is sub rectangular in cross section. A rectangular plate is present, both on the front and the back, positioned longituditionally in the centre of each face. Each plate has been decorated with three small pan…
Created on: Tuesday 19th 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-314DB0
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of cast copper alloy nut crackers, of Post Medieval (Late 18th Century) dating. The nut crackers consist of two identical parts hinged together at the top. The upper part is made up of two solid plates, which are sub semi-circular in section, with three flat areas decorated with foliate like decoration. The inside surface has four lines of triangular nicks designed to hold the nut in place. Below this is an ornately turned area with a repeating designs of plain collars either side of a collar decorated with frequent vertical lines. The 'handles' are located below the…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-00E7B5
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought or hand forged copper alloy nail, of probable Roman dating (1st to 4th Centuries AD). The nail consists of a flattened circular head, and a circular sectioned shank. The shank demonstrates a minor degree of faceting, suggesting that it was originally wrought from a larger more angular piece. The tip of the nail is triangular in shape, with the facets extending up the shank of the nail. The nail is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Some minor traces of tinning are present on the surface, suggesting that it might have originally been tinned. It …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-4FD122
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast / handmade copper alloy nail, of probable Post Medieval dating (1700 - 1900 AD). The nail consists of an incomplete rectangular head, and a rectangular sectioned shank, which gradually tapers to a blunt point. One side of the shank exhibits a series of fine diagonal lines crossing the surface (possible saw or file marks). The nail is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 33.95mm in length, 8.52mm wide and 6.41mm thick. It weighs 6.2 grams. Several similar square or rectangular sectioned nails have been recorded on the PAS datab…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B43CC8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy furniture fitting / mount, in the form of a stag's head, of Post Medieval Dating (17th - 18th Centuries AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan and irregular in cross section. It consists of a moulded stag's head. The antlers at the top are incomplete. The eyes, nostrils and ears are moulded in relief, with texturing done by fine diagonal lines to imitate the coat of the animal. The reverse is concave, with an integally cast circular rove / attachment located centrally. The mount is a dark reddish brown colour, with a dark green patina only survi…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2011
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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: WMID-7D3134
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy furniture fitting / mount, in the form of a stag's head, of Post Medieval Dating (17th - 18th Centuries AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan and irregular in cross section. It consists of a double sided moulded stag's head. The antlers are triple branched. The eyes, nostrils and ears are moulded in relief, with texturing done by fine diagonal lines to imitate the coat of the animal. The mount is a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. It measures 40.1 mm in length, 48.5 mm wide (across the antlers), 6.8 mm wide (across the nos…
Created on: Tuesday 28th January 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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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-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-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-8C1415
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy signet finger ring, of Early Post Medieval dating (15th to 16th Centuries AD). The finger ring consists of an oval bezel, with part of the hoop. The hoop has a circular section and is incomplete. It extends 20.27mm below the bezel at the top part of the design and 17.53mm at the base of the design. The internal diameter of the ring is 20.21mm. The bezel is oval, with smooth tapered shoulders. It measures 20.88mm long by 15.75mm wide. The bezel is 3.91mm thick. The bezel consists of a recessed heraldic seal matrix type device. Two initials are present …
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-043D24
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (1500-1700). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). The shoulders expand slightly into the rectangular flat bezel. The bezel measures 8.55mm in length, 5.60mm wide. Both the bezel and the hoop appear to be undecorated. The finger ring is a dark red / brown colour, with patches of a dark green surface patina present. This patina is likely to be the original surface, the majority of which has been removed due to abrasion occuring as a result of movement with…
Created on: Thursday 21st 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-0473A5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (1500-1700). The hoop is rectangular in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). The shoulders expand slightly into a sub hexagonal bezel. The bezel measures 11.43mm in length, 11.68mm wide. Both the bezel and the hoop appear to be undecorated. The ring has broken across the hoop and has been flattened out slightly. The finger ring is a dark green / brownish red colour, with patches of a dark green surface patina present. This patina is likely to be the original surface, the maj…
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DC6614
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy curtain fitting ring, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1700 AD). External diameter: 25.57mm Internal diameter: 18.90mm Thickness: 2.18mm Width: 2.78mm
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DCCB37
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy curtain fitting / ring, of probable Medieval to Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). External diameter: 25.31mm Internal diameter: 18.25mm Width: 4.04mm Thickness: 3.73mm Weight: 3.8 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-025A25
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A small coin hoard / purse loss consisting of three (3) coins of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). It consists of two groats, both minted between 1560 and 1561 with a mintmark of cross crosslets, and a shilling also minted between 1560 and 1561 with a mintmark of a martlet. The coins have been recorded separately as: LVPL-023DF0; LVPL-022CD8 and LVPL-01C2D2. As the find consists of two or more precious metal coins (silver in this case), it is potentially classifed under the Treasure Act 1996 and has been reported to the local Coroner.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-07A8C3
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
I have examined 8 coins (7 whole and one other complete, but in two pieces). All are silver sixpences of Elizabeth I, and their details are as follows. Denomination Initial mark Date on coin Weight (in grams) Sixpence pheon 1561 2.72 Sixpence pheon 1562 2.69 Sixpence lion 1567 2.66 Sixpence castle 1571 2.57 Sixpence bell 1582 2.79 (broken in two) Sixpence escallop 1585 2.59 Sixpence escallop 1585 2.53 Sixpence tun 1592 2.44 As official silver coins of this period, they will be of the sterling standard, over 90% fine metal. All the coins would have been i…
Created on: Wednesday 11th September 2013
Last updated: Monday 9th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-693865
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 211 Roman: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy probable sesterius of uncertain emperor of 1st to 2nd Century dating. Diameter: 26.20mm Thickness: 3.50mm Weight: 7.8 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.