Record ID: WMID-3B0053
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy contemporary copy of a sixpence of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), possibly dating to around AD 1816. The coin is heavily worn and details are hard to determine. It has a diameter of 18.3 mm and is 1.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.3 g.
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F5B7A5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman radiate of unclear type, possibly Carausius (AD 286-293), probably dating to the period c.AD 275-296 (Reece period 14). Reverse type depicting Laetitia standing left holding purse and anchor. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 18.31mm Thickness: 2.34mm Weight: 3.3 grams
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-319747
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur of Post medieval (17th to 18th Centuries AD) dating. Approximately 50 of the spur is present, consisting of the back of the spur, part of the rowel box and part of one of the arms. The spur is in two pieces, with each piece being found separately but from the same site, and later refitted. The back and side of the spur consist of a concave curved plate, with moulded foliate or floral decoration on the outside. This decoration comprises a repeating design of a four petalled flower, with a central pellet. The neck of the rowel box is …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D9E649
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Mary I (AD 1553 to AD 1554), dating to the period AD 1553 to AD 1554. Minted at the Tower of London. Privy mark: Pomegranate. C.f. North vol 2, p 126, no 1960. Diameter: 22.1 mm Thickness: 0.5 mm Weight: 1.5 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
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Record ID: WMID-551764
Object type: PIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
AN incomplete copper alloy probable pin of probable Late Post medieval to Early Modern dating (1700 to 1900). The pin consists of a square sectioned shank with a circular head. The head has a circular hole, with an internal diameter of 3.5 mm. Threaded onto the pin, beneath the head is an incomplete piece of pressed decorative copper alloy metal. It bears a circular style design. It measures 64.5 mm in length, the pin head is 6.8 mm wide and 2.4 mm thick. The decorative plate is 0.6 mm thick. It weighs 2.5 g. The pin is a mid green to brown colour, with an uneven surfa…
Created on: Thursday 13th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-01AD05
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy skeuomorphic plate brooch, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The plate brooch has been cast in the form of a swastika (a cross where the arms are bent in an L-shape, with the base of the legs orientated anti-clockwise). Each of the four arms has been decorated by a series of incised squares positioned at the end. A small circular impression has been positioned at the centre of the cross, possibly where a small gem or other form of decoration was attached. The back of the plate is plain and undecorated. The pin rest and part of the hinge fitti…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-117062
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Aucissa type bow brooch, of 1st Century AD dating (AD 43 - AD 75). The bow brooch consists of a two part hinged bow, each part (the bow and the pin) having been cast separately and fastened together. The bow is flat, and has a rectangular cross section. The head of the bow has been bent backwards to form a space to hold the axis bar for the hinge. A slot has been cut in the top of the head to allow the hinged pin to be positioned. The head is square in shape, with a row of three punched annulets (circles) as decoration along the base of the squar…
Created on: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-EA5A52
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete moulded clay tobacco pipe bowl of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD) The clay tobacco pipe has been moulded from a white pipeclay. The pipe fragment consists of an almost complete bowl. A horizontal line is present, running parallel to the rim edge. The rim of the bowl has been damaged. The clay pipe measures 26.59mm high, with a maximum diameter 19.22mm. The wall of the clay pipe bowl is 2.55mm thick. It weighs 5.9 grams. The bowl style is similar to that of Oswald's type 4 (Oswald, 1975, p.37). This type is typically dated to c. 1600 - 1640 AD. Referenc…
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3DB95
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol 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 grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 12.41mm and weighs 10.2 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3E265
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol 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 grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 11.36mm and weighs 7.6 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3F0F1
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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 grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.62mm and weighs 20.5 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C409B3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
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 grey to white colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.31mm and weighs 21.0 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9A5C37
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot demonstrates flattening in a couple of areas, possibly the results of a collosion with a hard surface following firing. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.46mm and weighs 17.2grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-9A6DC2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 13.77mm and weighs 15.0 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-9A76F0
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.75mm and weighs 21.8 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-9A7F40
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 9.76mm and weighs 5.1 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-9A8A26
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub 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 uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 13.20mm and weighs 12.2 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-68B4E4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 238 Post Medieval: A cast lead alloy spherical shot, probably a musket ball, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). Diameter: 12.76mm Weight: 11.9 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-68BB01
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 239 Post Medieval: A cast lead alloy spherical shot, probably a musket ball, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). A casting seam is present around the middle of the lead shot. Diameter: 13.08mm Weight: 11.5 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-68C121
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 240 Post Medieval: A cast lead alloy spherical shot, probably a musket ball, of Post Medieval dating (16th to 17th Centuries AD). The shot is slightly flattened. Diameter: 15.18mm Thickness: 11.59mm Weight: 12.8 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.