Record ID: LVPL-DC8531
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rectangular buckle, with a drilled frame, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The frame exhibits scalloped edges. The pin and central bar are missing. Length: 37.64mm Width: 28.67mm Thickness: 1.64mm Weight: 5.2 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DC7B57
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped buckle, of Medieval dating (c. 1450 to c. 1550 AD). The back is flat and undecorated. The bar has been recessed. Length: 14.92mm Width: 17.23mm Thickness: 2.84mm Weight: 2.1 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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Record ID: LVPL-DC7035
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap fitting / loop of Medieval dating (c.1450 to c. 1550 AD). It is rectangular in shape, and is plain and undecorate. It has an integral rivet present on the base. Length: 12.67mm Width: 15.00mm Thickness: 5.07mm Weight: 1.6 grams
Created on: Friday 1st July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2012
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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-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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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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-3506A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy possible insert or piece of machinery, of probable Post Medieval to Modern dating (17th to 19th Centuries AD). The find consists of a semi-circular top half, with an octagonal (eight sided) base. The top has a concave centre, with a circular hole drilled into the centre. The internal diameter of the hole is 2.26mm. File or saw marks are present across the top. The find is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. It measures 15.17mm tall, 13.13mm wide and 12.03mm thick. It weighs 6.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-34BA37
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy, probable two link bridle bit of the Polden Hill sub type, of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (150 BC to c.43 AD). The bit consists of one end of the mouthpiece, with a heavy collared terminal perforation. The simple cheekpiece rings would have been directly threaded through this perforation. The bit terminal has been decorated with by two converging incised lines, that start at the edge, converge together around the side of the bit and then diverge again on the other side. A potential central swelling could be present at the break in the bit. T…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2011
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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-31C786
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy catch plate fragment from a Trumpet style brooch, of Roman (75 to 175 AD) dating. The catch plate fragment consists of the base of the bow and part of the triangular catch plate behind it. It is rectangular in plan, and irregular in profile. The catch plate is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. The catch plate measures 25.87mm in length, 6.83mm wide and 10.58mm thick. It weighs 4.2 grams. This brooch fragment was found in …
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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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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