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Record ID: LVPL-733BE2
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy end cap from a scale tang knife, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (13th to 17th Centuries AD).
The end cap consists of a trefoil (trilobed) design. Each lobe is flattened with concave faces, and the concave faces are decorated with a row of incised zigzag lines. A horizontal groove is present at the base of the cap, separating it from the handle of the knife.
The lower end of the end cap has a slot, currently containing the remains of the scale tang from the original knife.
The end cap is a dark to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patin…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
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This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-72F110
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete sheet copper alloy metal buckle plate from a single looped buckle, of Medieval dating (1350 to 1450 AD).
The find consists of a folded sheet of copper alloy metal, with four surviving copper alloy rivets. The buckle plate is sub rectangular in plan, and irregular in cross section. The left hand exhibits a fold (now broken) in the metal, which would have originally gone round the central spindle (bar) of the buckle. A rectangular slot (4.28mm wide) has been cut for the buckle pin, and the edges of the buckle plate have been recessed for the frame. No signs of decor…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
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This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-5EFA25
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle of Post Medieval dating (1620 - 1680 AD).
The buckle frame is sub rectangular / trapezoidal in plan, and rectangular in profile. The pin is present and is formed from a single sub-rectangular tapering length of copper alloy which is attached to the central bar by the end being folded to form an irregular 'wrap around' loop. Opposite the pin a large rounded triangular integrally cast projection extends. The reverse of the buckle is plain and undecorated.
The buckle is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an a…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
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
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This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-49CF46
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but fragmentary cast lead or lead alloy two part cloth seal, from the Norwich Weavers Company of Late 17th Century dating.
The cloth seal consists of a two part cloth seal, folded in half, with disc 2 being in two fragments.
Each disc is sub circular in plan, with the remains of the connecting strip present on each one. Disc 1 (the front disc) bears the identification of the type of cloth, and disc 2 (the back disc), has a central hole for the rivet to go through and a figure for the length in yards of the piece as measured.
The inscription on disc 1 reads: WOR / STE…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-0EA746
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver half groat of Edward III (1327 to 1377), minted in York as part of the 4th Coinage, Series E between 1354 and 1355 AD.
Diameter: 22.96mm
Thickness & weight measurements were not taken as the coin was handed in for recording in a sealed coin card. Coin was photographed through the sealed coin card.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Vale Royal', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-0E5AD1
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy single looped buckle with integral plate, of Medieval dating (1200 to 1500 AD).
The buckle consists of a D shaped frame, with the outside edge angled at approximately 45 degrees. The integrally cast plate is sub rectangular in plan, with a raised central section. A circular rivet hole is present towards the back of the plate. The pin is still present and consists of a folded thin strip of copper alloy sheet metal. The front of the buckle plate retains traces of gilding and decoration but the original design is unclear due to abrasion. The reverse of the …
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-0D6EF8
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron tanged arrowhead of Medieval dating (12th to 13th Centuries AD).
The arrowhead has a triangular blade, with a lentoid cross section. The tang is circular sectioned and incomplete.
The arrowhead is a mid brown colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of surface detail. There is minimal surface corrosion product (rust) present.
The arrowhead measures 42.14mm in length, 11.25mm wide and 7.79mm thick. It weighs 5.3 grams.
Tanged arrowheads are earlier in date than sock…
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-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-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-0B2D42
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine, but looks like a series of vertical lines with a ring and dot motif in between on both faces. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole me…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-0B0FD4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. Both faces have suffered from a moderate degree of abrasion, which has resulted in the loss of some of the decorative details. Any original decoration is hard to determine. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast off centre. The internal diameter of the hole measures 6.90mm wide.
The whorl has a diameter of 25.66mm and is 10.65mm thick. It weighs 20.6 grams.
T…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-0A8B74
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable post-medieval date (1500-1700).
The strap fitting is broadly sub-rectangular in plan. The fitting can be divided into two separate parts; the body and the hooked terminal. The hooked terminal is lost and the break is worn and eroded suggested a relatively old break. The body of the fitting is relatively flat with a sub-rectangular cross-section. The hooked terminal was probably formed by bending the lower part of the fitting back upon itself to form a U shaped hook. The remains of the upper p…
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-F983C4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy 'vesica' type seal matrix, of Medieval dating (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD).
The seal matrix is a vesica shaped die (oval with pointed ends), with an incomplete probable tab handle. The handle has a rectangular cross section.
The die depicts a six legged curvilinear stylised floral design, surrounded by the legend around the edge. The legend can be read. It appears to read +SIGIL hENR:FIL:ROBTI. Inscriptions on seal matrixes of this type tend to be in the form of 'XXX, Son of XXX', which in this case means "Seal of Henry, son of Robert".
The seal…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-F5C781
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver Venetian soldino, probably of Doge Michael Steno (1400 to 1413 AD), but definitely minted between 1365 and 1423.
Obv: Doge kneeling left holding banner
Obv inscription: Unclear
Rev: Winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels.
Rev inscription: [ ]ENE [ ]
Diameter: 14.37mm
Thickness: 0.56mm
Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-E59051
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead or lead alloy discoidal (flat) decorated spindle whorl, of Roman to Post Medieval dating (43 - 1650 AD).
The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and rectangular in cross section. Both the upper and the lower face has been decorated with a raised six (6) pointed star design, formed of two interlocking triangles (Star of St David). The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast approximately centrally. The internal diameter of the hole measures 8.75mm wide.
The whorl has a diameter of 24.13mm and is 8.44mm thick. It weighs 24.5 grams.
Th…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-E47E04
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of an enamelled copper alloy Wirral type bow brooch of Roman date (75 - 175AD).
The fragment consists of part of the head, the bow and part of the foot. The spring, catch plate and pin are missing.
The bow of the brooch has an angular comma shaped profile and a rectangular shaped cross section. The break across the head is old and patinated. The bow tapers to a point below the decorated enamel panel. The head consists of three horizontal ribs. The central horizontal rib has vertical rouletted decoration. The top of the head is broken, with only the base…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Friday 16th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: LVPL-E3A6F3
Object type: STATUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Halton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete carved red sandstone face, of possible Medieval dating (1350 to 1450 AD).
The back is rough, and has probably been broken off a larger piece of stone. The face has almond shaped eyes, a triangular nose and a slit open mouth. There are remains of a possible beard around his chin, and a possible crown ontop of his head.
It is similar in style to the face of St Christopher from the statue at Norton Priory, stylistically dated to between 1375 and 1400 AD (Marrow, 2008, 316).
Reference:
Brown, F. & Howard-Davis, C. 2008. Norton Priory: Monastery to Museum. Excavations …
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Runcorn', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-E26C81
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy double looped trapezoidal buckle, of Early Post Medieval dating (c.1570 - c.1700 AD).
Approximately 50% of the buckle frame is present, the plate & pin are missing.
The buckle was symmetrical in plan. The surviving loop is trapezoidal in plan and the frame is rectangular in cross-section. The outside edge has lobed knops at each end and a triangular protrusion at the centre. A vertical groove is present on the front of the buckle frame, down the outside edge. The narrowed bar is oval in cross-section.
The buckle is a dark green colour, with an …
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Mold', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LVPL-CC28A1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c.1650 to c. 1750 AD).
Approximately 50% of the spur is present, with the arms incomplete and the rowel missing. The arms have a D shaped cross section, with the convex side outer most and the flat side inwards. The neck is complete, with an oval cross section. The 'box' for holding the rowel is complete, consisting of two D-shaped arms, with rounded knops as terminals. The arms have been pushed together, so there is no longer a space for the rowel.
The spur is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven abr…
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.
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