Record ID: LVPL-35C938
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
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 14.00mm and weighs 16.1grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-35FED4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn, struck / hammered copper alloy token, issued by the Anglesey Mines (Parys Mining Company) in 1791 in Anglesey. Obverse: Hooded druid's head, surrounded by an oak wreath. Obverse inscription: - Reverse: Cypher of the Parys Mining Company. Reverse inscription: ANGLESEY MINES HALF PENNY 1791 Diameter: 29.00mm Thickness: 2.53mm Weight: 12.7 grams. The Anglesey half pennies or 'Druids' were the first copper token coinage to be issued by a company to facilitate the payment of the miners, thereby overcoming the dearth of small change experienced throug…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-86C822
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, possible end cap from a scale tang knife, probably of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 18th Centuries AD). The end cap is circular in plan, and semi circular in cross section. It consists of a hollow cast copper alloy ball, with an attachment hole on the underside. The hole is circular in plan. The hole has an internal diameter of 3.39mm. It is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion in a few places has removed the original surface, so it is hard to determine the original function. It measures 13.65mm in hei…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-870612
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The seal matrix is sub oval in plan, and rectangular in profile. The reverse is plain, and there are no clear methods of attachment present. The front of the matrix exhibits a crown at the top, with a circular legend below, surrounding three legs, with spurs on the feet, joined at the thigh. The legend reads: QUO CUNQUE JEGERIS STABIT (Whichever way you throw it, it will stand). The legend and device on the seal matrix is that of the Isle of Man. The seal matrix is a…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-884CF7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c. 1600 - c.1700 AD). The spur is incomplete, consisting of the rowel box, but missing the sides and the rowel. The neck of the spur is ovoid (egg shaped) in shape, with a length of 11.13mm and a maximum diameter of 7.56mm. An old break is present at the top of the neck, and is oval in cross section. The rowel box is incomplete, with only one arm being present. The surviving arm is sub rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section, and flat on the inner face. The bar is missing. The spur is a mid gree…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
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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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9AA4C0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular fragment of lead alloy casting waste, of uncertain dating, but possibly Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval (1400 - 1800 AD). The casting waste fragment consists is sub circular in plan, with uneven, almost bubbly surfaces. It is sub rectangular in cross section. The upper surface exhibits a large number of casting flaws or air bubbles. The lower surface is flat, and has a faint spiral design. It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 28.03mm in length, 27.22mm wide and 8.01mm thick. It weighs 14.1 grams. Fragments of casting waste like …
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-9AD4D5
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 90% of the brooch is present, with the pin being present, but incomplete. 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. The spring is present coiled through the lug on the back of the bow, with an internal chord. 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. Halfway down the length of the bow,…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B0EDF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy conical disc brooch or umbonate variant, of Roman dating (AD 100 to AD 250). Approximately 75% of the brooch is present. The pin and part of the right hand edge are missing. The brooch is sub circular in plan. The front has been decorated with a raised central dome (convex) area. The top of the dome has been decorated by an open lozenge (square set diagonally) design. Inside the lozenge, is a central pellet, surrounded by a wide raised copper alloy ring. Between these areas, in the recessed area, is the remnants of enamel inlay, possibly red i…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-B3D903
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy annular buckle (or possible annular 'ring' brooch) of medieval date (1200-1400). The buckle is circular in plan with a circular cross section. There is no evidence for a constriction within the frame of the buckle to which a pin would fit. Instead the pin is attached by a large loop which moves freely around the frame. There is also no evidence of a recessed pin rest on the frame. The pin is almost complete and relatively large; the tip of the pin is slightly damaged. It is attached to the brooch by a single loop which has been folded around…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B43AC5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy possible Fishing weight, of probable Medieval dating (11th to 15th Centuries AD). The weight is a flattened spherical pointed oval shape, with two grooves in both of the main faces giving a fluted effect. An integral but incomplete loop is present at one of the pointed ends. It is a off white to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 61.48mm in length, 25.96mm wide and 9.04mm thick. It weighs 69.3 grams. A similar weight is described by Egan (1998, 310) which has a lentoid, triangular sectioned form. It may have been…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-B4B448
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy decorative stud, probably from a medieval book. The head of the stud is a eight-point star (octofoil) which is domed in profile with a flattened top. The surface has eight triangular ridges. The underside of the head is hollow with a central integral circular sectioned stud. The stud tapers to a blunt broken point. The break is not recent. The stud is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. The head measures 21.86mm in length and 23.26mm wide. The depth of the head and the shank is 20.92mm. It weighs 9.4g. A couple of similar exam…
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
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Record ID: LVPL-DC3DE3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast tinned copper alloy blade like artefact, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The artefact is lentoid in shape, and the front exhibits a central ridge. Length: 43.22mm Width: 22.69mm Thickness: 3.09mm Weight: 9.6 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DC4C52
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy ferrule, of probable Post Medieval dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The ferrule has been made from a strip of copper alloy metal, with grooves along each side, rolled together to form a hollow tube. There are remnants of iron at one end. Length: 19.26mm Diameter: 14.22mm Thickness: 1.38mm Weight: 5.9 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DC57A7
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy ring, of uncertain dating but possibly Iron Age to Medieval (100 BC to 1500 AD). External diameter: 30.60mm Internal diameter: 17.92mm Thickness: 6.15mm Width: 6.30mm Weight: 18.2 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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