Record ID: LVPL-2E9BA4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and corroded which has obscurred nearly all of the decorative details; one face appears to present raised pellets. The surface is corroded and the edges are incomplete, the object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.8mm; width 11mm; weight 12.32g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly disc…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-155494
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead-alloy possible palm guard of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600-1900). The object is sub, triangular in plan, with rounded corners and rectangular in section. One face is flat with a central curvilinear groove and light areas of pitting, possibly caused by a needle. The reverse is slightly convex with the same central curvilinear line. Dimensions: Length 26.3mm, Width 25.1mm, Thickness 4.2mm, Weight 14.51g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting their palms from need…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9E173B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. Both faces present a raised decoration that consists of a double circumferential bordered edge and a circumferential edge around centre. Between the inne out and outer border lines are raised triangles that radiate from with the centre. Within each triangle and the space between is a single pellet. The object has a dark gre patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.5mm; width 7.4mm; weight…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9CBF63
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1800). The shot is spherical with one portion slightly flattened. A potential casting sprue projects from the top. Dimensions: Diameter 9.7mm; weight 5.49g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9CAFEB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy shot dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1800). The shot is spherical with a partial casting seam running across the centre. A small irregular hole is present, perhaps a miscast. Dimensions: Diameter 12.9mm; weight 12.98g
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9C9628
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or gaming piece dating from the medieval period onwards (c.AD 1400-1800) The object is domed with a flat base, flat sides and a domed top. The base is slightly concave. It is undecorated and has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 10.8mm; diameter 14.3mm; weight 13.66g The exact function and date of the object is uncertain. Weights such as these that were found outside of archaeological contexts are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Biggs and Withers (2000: 30) note that standing weights made of lead…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-711351
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy mount dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1850). The object is in the form of  a sun; the centre of the sun has a moulded face with defined eyes, brows, nose and mouth. Radiating from the centre are waved and pointed rays, the remains of eight rays are visible, two survive in full and a third is folded. The fourth complete ray protrudes from the bottom of the centre and is moulded atop a sub-rectangular strip that terminates with a worn break. No rays project from the top of the head. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The object has…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6FE3E6
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete lead shots of post medieval date, probably c.AD 1700-1800. Both of the shots are essentially spherical, with one end projected out to a conical point and the other to a small, cylindrical projection. This gives the shots a "tear drop"- like appearance Each has six sub rectangular indents running a circumferential band. Both have a cream coloured patina. The shots weigh 10.24g & 10.16g so were likely intended to be fired from an 18th century pistol. Dimensions: Heights 15.8 / 15.9mm, Diameter 12.1 / 12.2mm, Weight 10.1/10.2g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6F8D09
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed lead powder measure cap, probably used for measuring a charge of gunpowder, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). The cap, prior to being deformed, would have had a circular "base" and an oval mouth. Viewed with the mouth at the top, the sides flare gently outwards and upwards from the base. The bowl is now compressed and bent from one side. The object has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Length 22.2mm; width 18.7mm; weight 32.6g
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DF1B2C
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy bag seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1850).  The seal is circular in shape with two attachment slots through the side for threading. One face depicts a raised image of a lion rampant with the lower half of the body cut off. The other face is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter: 14.1mm, Thickness: 4.2mm, Weight: 6.06g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DA69AA
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy tog firgurine dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1750-1900). The toy is in the form of a man that is slightly seated or leaning backwards. His hands are placed at his hips and the legs terminate in a worn break just below the knees. His head is facing slightly downwards. The figure is wearing elaborate clothing that includes a hat positioned at the back of his head, trousers that are puffed at the thighs and a top that has a large, flat and wavy collar. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Height 27.4mm, thickness 7.5mm; weight 34.95g The sty…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DA5EE6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with two flat faces and a roughly rounded edge. In the centre is a large circular perforation measuring 8.6mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark patina. Dimensions: Diameter 29.7mm; thickness 4.6mm; weight 18.92g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75F115
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but squashed cloth or alnage seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). The object consists of four linked discs that are folded atop one another and compressed. The surfaces are worn and no markings are identifyable; it has a light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Length 23.9mm; width 20mm; thickness 7.6mm; weight 17.95g
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-7571CF
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object, possibly a pot mend dating from the Roman to post medieval period (c. AD 43-1900). The object is formed from a two broadly flat but irregularly shaped (sub-oval) faces. The faces are directly connected but off centrel. No trace of pottery surrounds the object. It has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Length 21.7mm; width 9.4m; weight 21.18g Pot mends of this form are found in both Roman and medieval periods, as a common way to repair broken pottery vessels. For example there are examples from the medieval period (LVPL-324D02), post…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-74A131
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date (c.AD 1350-1550). The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. Where the neck meets the body is positioned one attachment loop on each side; one is complete, the other partially complete. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. Both faces are worn and slightly abraded and present no decoration. The object has a dark creme patina. Dimensions: Length 49.3mm; width 30mm; thickness 10mm; weight 53.54g Ampullae were an important pilgrim …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 2nd March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-61BD8E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The weight is bun-shaped with a flat base and rounded face. The face is deeply inscribed with VIII which attests to its weight as nearly 8oz. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45mm; width 17mm; weight 214.84g The weight almost corresponds with the mass of 8 oz under the ‘binary’ averdepois system that was standardised in 1588 (1992, 44).
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6080F2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a central perforation measuring 8.9mm in diameter. Both faces are worn and appear to have been decorated. One face presents a large riased line that bisects through the centre. The opposite face is worn with possible cross hatch decoration. The object has a light cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.9mm; width 8.8mm; weight 26.64g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not com…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-606E14
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with steeped edges and a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated with a raised interlaced rope design. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 20.7mm; width 9.1mm; weight 14.9g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can be difficult to date as they are not commonly discovered in dateable contexts. Of the decorated spindle whorls that have been found on dateable sites, it is clear th…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-605A92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. Two small perforation holes are positioned just off the centre. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 25.4mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 10.96g Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5C5E18
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object has a shallow biconical shape with a large central perforation measuring 10.3mm in diameter. Both faces have a worn and abraded surface but are decorated; one face presents a raised esign of zig-zag lines that cover the width between the face and the perforation, with a pellet between each line. The opposite face presents raised lines from the perforation to the edge. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.4mm; width 6.9mm; weight 30g Decor…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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