Record ID: LVPL-DD8F47
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy hooked tag or dress fastener of Early Post Medieval dating (c.1500 to c. 1550). The hooked tag is approximately 50% complete, with just the hook missing. It comprises a central oval, with a relief moulded profile (bust with hair covered, facing left) and a cabled border, with a sub rectangular attachment loop present to the side. The edges are bevelled. The back is plain and undecorated. The hooked tag is a mid to dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. A couple of small patches where the patina has been worn away, probably through handlin…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-5AAB11
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete hooked tag dating to the seventeenth century AD. The fragment comprises the central circular plate. This plate is hollow and hemispherical in section. Its upper surface is decorated with a cast floral motif. The underside is plain. The attachment loop is missing and only a small portion of the semi-circular section hook remains. The central plate has a diameter of 14.54mm and a thickness of 1.92mm.
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-3A3A30
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end of probable Late Anglo-Saxon dating (750 - 1100 AD). The strap end is sub oval (rectangle with flattened ends and bowed sides) in plan. The majority of the strap end is cast as a solid piece, with the exception of the widest part of the terminal which divides, in profile, forming a 'V' shape. The leather strap would have been attached to the strap end by rivets. The back part of the V shaped union is present, the front plate is missing. Both of the attachment holes on the back plate are partial. Both the front and rear of the strap end have…
Created on: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Last updated: Sunday 23rd March 2014
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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-756C18
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast and decorated lead alloy tobacco box lid knop of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). It measures 33.41mm in length, 22.09mm wide and is 24.73mm thick. It weighs 101.7g. The knop is broadly sub circular in plan and irregular in profile. The knop is modelled on a black African male head, with a rounded face; heavy brows and eyes; a wide flattened nose and thick lips, slightly parted. The cheeks and chin are also well-defined. There are pellets on the back of the head to indicate short hair and there is a prominent band around the head, moulded i…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beeston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-322AD1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. Approximately 75% of the brooch is present, with the hinge / spring and pin missing. The head of the brooch is oval in plan, and tapers into the bow. The reverse of the head is flat, with a integrally cast rectangular lug. This lug is incomplete and has the remains of a pierced hole through it. The pin / spring would have been attached through this hole. There is no evidence of a head loop or plate. The bow of the brooch is D shaped in cross section. The head of the brooch tapers into the body.…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-CB8BF8
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy enamelled mount or stud of probable Roman dating (1 AD to 410 AD). The mount is square in plan, with a raised central ridge on the front. Symmetrical decoration is present on either side of this ridge, consisting of two pointed oval / petals joined together at the circular bulbous end, with the points angled towards the corners. Remnants of red enamel are present at the short ends of the mount, and remnants of a yellow enamel in the middle. The back is plain and undecorated, with the remains of two integral cast attachment spikes present. One is i…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-85A4D6
Object type: DENTAL IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy swaging block, of modern date (c.1890 to 1930 AD). It is semi-circular in plan and consists of a cast of the upper jaw (maxilla) from an adult. The teeth present are (from right to left): PM2, PM1, I2, I1, C, PM1, PM2, M1. This means that the denture would have false teeth for the right canine, and left lateral & central incisors. The swaging block measures 41.38mm in height, 51.10mm wide and 32.04mm thick. It weighs 313.1 grams. Swaging blocks were used as part of the manufacture of dental plates. A wax impression would have been taken of the patien…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-FF0583
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy anthromorphic mount or stud of Medieval dating (1200 to 1450 AD). The mount is sub triangular in plan, and D shaped in cross section / profile. The front fact of the mount is domed (convex) and the rear is recessed (concave). The front of the mount has been decorated with a series of incised linear lines, which form a crude, stylised crowned head. The crown has a wide spaced central lis, and similarly shaped side fleurs. The ornamental / depiction of the crown has been formed from several diagonal v-shaped incised lines. The eyes are shown by two hori…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-BD9E77
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-4F4FA7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount is lozengeform (diamond) in plan and flat in profile. It consists of an openwork lozenge style mount, with two integrally cast attachment spikes on the rear of the mount. Both the front and the back of the mount are plain and undecorated. The front demonstrates a slight bevelling to the edges. The central hole is lozengeform in plan and positioned centrally. The rear exhibits two cast attachment spikes, both now incomplete. One is located at the top and th…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-BAE8C4
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting (belt mount) of Post Medieval dating (1500 to 1700 AD). The belt mount is irregular in plan, and flat in profile. The front consists of a sub rectangular plate, with two sets of paired cresents / semi circles removed from either side. Small V-shaped notches have been removed from the flat edges of either side (one notch either side on the top and bottom and two either side in the centre). Horizontal incised lines are present at the top and bottom of the front plate.The reverse of the fitting demonstrates two integrally cast attachment spike…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-5EC1A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy bar mount with pendent loop of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1700 AD). The mount consists of two parts: the bar mount and the pendent loop / ring. The bar mount is U shaped in cross section, as it folds back on itself. The front of the mount is sub square in shape with the projecting loop at the base. The reverse consists of the loop folded back to a triangular point, fixed to the front of the mount, with two integral rivets, projecting from the back of the square front. A copper alloy ring or pendant loop is still …
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-773811
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy bar mount of probable Late Medieveal to Early Post Medieval dating (1400 to 1650 AD). The mount is irregular in plan and D shaped in cross section. In plan the mount is broadly rectangular with the two long sides tapering and flaring along the length. It is incomplete, with one of the terminals missing. The terminal consists of two lobes or knops. At the centre of the bar are two similar knops arranged vertically. The edges of the mount are slightly beveled with the upper face being convex. The rear of the mount is flat and undecorated. There are…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F6A315
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount of probable Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (14th to 17th Centuries AD). The belt mount consists of a quatrefoil (four lobed) shape, with an openwork cross centre. The external edges are bevelled. The top of the mount exhibits a rectangular projection. The remains of two integrally cast attachment spikes are present on the rear, one at the top and one at the bottom. The back is plain and undecorated. The mount measures 22.02mm in length, 17.18mm wide and 2.44mm thick. It weighs 1.4 grams. The mount is a dark brown / green co…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-6B1DE8
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 237 Post Medieval: An incomplete cast copper alloy belt mount or strap fitting of 16th to 17th Century dating. The mount has two integrally cast hooks on the back; one is incomplete, missing the tip. The mount is phallic in shape, with incised decoration to emphasis anatomical details. Length: 25.42 mm Width: 17.21 mm Thickness: 6.42 mm Weight: 3.4 grams Find was photographed.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall Rally 2011', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F33C38
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast differentially corroded hook-shaped dense base-metal object, of probable Bronze Age dating. The artefact is semi-circular in plan, and oval in cross section. It has a rectangular hollow opening, which still contains some soil. The top then flattens out before narrowing and curving to a point. In form and size it resembles the tusk of a pig or wild boar. Original, but longitudinally cracking surfaces survive on the interior concave curved side however original surfaces are almost entirely missing on the exterior convex shaped side. Microscope examination of the e…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-8B1E71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete worn, struck / hammered silver half penny, of Edward III (1327 - 1377), minted in London, as part of the Second or debased issue between 1335 and 1343. This issue of coinage is also known as the 'star marked' coinage as all coins have a star at the end of the obverse or reverse legend. Withers Type 5ii, North 1102. Diameter: 14.49mm Thickness: 0.48mm Weight: 0.5 grams
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stainfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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-F8F6F4
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pipe tamper, of Post Medieval dating (18th Century AD). The pipe tamper is irregular in plan and profile. Approximately 50% of the tamper is present, comprising the handle. The base of the tamper is missing. The tamper depicts an erotic scene. The scene consists of a standing couple, probably engaged in sexual intercourse. The two figures are positioned facing each other. The Male (larger) figure is standing upright, with his arms around the waist of the Female (smaller) figure. The female has her legs bent and is leaning into the male figure, her …
Created on: Wednesday 8th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2013
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