Record ID: LVPL-E6CF6D
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of pottery sherds collected unsystematically during field walking. Sherds date to the Roman and post medieval periods. Fabric type Sherd type Period Decoration Comments No. of sherds Weight (g) Unknown Body Roman None Bright orange, fine fabric 2 6.42 Unknown Rim Post medieval None Mottled red and white fabric, darker red slip and small patch of brown galze 1 52.79
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E64FE5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd from a ceramic vessel likely dating to the Roman period (c.AD 43-410). The sherd has a fine, bright orange fabric and is well abraded. Dimensions: Length 23.1mm; width 21.3mm; thickness 4.3mm; weight 1.73g
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Saturday 6th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E6345C
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of pottery sherds collected unsystematically during field walking. Sherds date to Roman and medieval to post medieval period. Fabric type Sherd type Period Decoration Comments No. of sherds Weight (g) Unknown Body Roman None Bright orange fabric 3 15.71 Unknown Body Medieval None Abraded with bright orange fabric and 'sandwich' effect. Smallest sherd appears burnt 3 26.14 Unknown Rim Post medieval - Modern None Pale orange fabric with a darker red slip 1 2.3…
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-150FF8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ball of probable Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1900). The object is composed of a sphere of copper-alloy, with a green patina and surface pitting.  The object’s function is unclear but could be a Gaming Piece or Ball Bearing. Dimensions: Diameter 16.3mm, Weight 19.33g. Examples of similar objects on the database (see below) are limited.  There are two parallels for a copper-alloy musket ball on the database but this object does not bear any visable spure or rifling marks.  Other examples suggest a Rom…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14ECD4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece or possible weight of uncertain date (c.AD 43-1700). The object is in the shape of a die, having six faces, however it has no rings or dots to denote values, suggesting it could instead be used as a weight rather than gaming. Dimensions: Height 11.7mm, Width 10.4mm, Depth 11.8mm, Weight 14.41g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14D760
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus or radiate dating to 260-402AD. Both faces are heavily worn making the ruler, reverse and mint uncertain. Dimensions: Diameter 13.1 mm, Weight 1.46g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AFD8E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm and The base diameter is 27.8 mm. It weighs 167.36 g. The weight is an off-white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over tim…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-9C298F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, Hinged brooch dating to c.AD 50-120. See Mackreth (2011) CD H 1.i Plate 55 The brooch is almost complete with just the pin and catchplate missing. The wings are wide and tubular with a circular cross section; a slot in the centre of the reverse is where the pin was formerly attached. Each wing has a pair of transverse grooves. To the front, at the centre of the wings, is a curved sub-triangular head which continues to the form the bow. The bow in complete undecorated and gradually narrows to terminat…
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-99EE31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper alloy coin, likely a Roman nummus or radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 260-410. Obverse and reverse are illegible.
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-9947BA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211) dating to the period AD 198 (Reece period 10). PAR AR AD TR P VI / COS II P P reverse type depicting two captives, bound, seated back to back, left and right of central trophy. Eastern mint. As RIC Vol. IV p.159, no.496A.
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-84B7B2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy Roman brooch of the Wirral type dating to c.AD 100-200. The brooch is almost complete, missing just the hinge mechanism and pin. It presents a stepped head the top of which connects to the headloop. On the reverse of the head is the remains of the hinge mechanism which has a small section of the pin remaining emerging from each side out of two rivet holes.  From the base of the head stretches the bow which begins in a slightly rounded arch that then curves inwards and tapers towards a narrowed foot. The upper portion of the bow is decorat…
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-72EB41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete copper alloy coin, likely a Roman  radiate of uncertain ruler, dating to c.AD 260-296. Obverse and reverse are illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-70E35C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Colchester derivative Polden Hill (dolphin) Roman brooch dating to c.AD 120-240. See Mackreth (2011) CD PH 5.b1 Plate 50. The brooch is comprised of the head, wings and upper bow; the pin and the rest of the body is missing. The wings are short and tubular with a semi-circular cross section, the back is open for the placement of the pin and spring mechanism. The wings are decorated with a double moulding on each side. To the front, at the centre of the wings is a humped head, typical of the 'dolphin' type. A rounded moul…
Created on: Tuesday 5th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-067FA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 322-5 (Reece Period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right, holding trophy and branch, trampling captive. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C60856
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight or plumb of uncertain date. The lead is conical with a flat base and rounded tip with a small circular dimple. The object has a stippled, cream patina with signs of wear. Dimensions: Length 46.3mm, Diameter 11.2mm, Weight 30.80g. Lead weights are difficult to date when found as stray finds as they are used for long periods of time however similar weights on the database include ESS-EB2B97, WILT-BB2605 and SWYOR-24A123. The latter two, however, unlike the present example have a hollow core.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-762826
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative, hinged, brooch dating to c.AD 43-120. See Mackreth (2011) CD H 3.c, Plate 58. The brooch consists of the head, wings and most of the bow; the foot, pin and catchplate are missing. It presents a curved bulbous head with a pair of cylindrical wings across the reverse. A single crescent moulding is present at either side of the head at the join of the wings. The wings are undecorated and terminate in worn breaks. In the centre of the reverse is an opening to accommodate the hinged pin which is missing. From the head spans …
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75F5B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. The object has developed a dark brown patina and parts of the edges of the flan are missing. Dimensions: Diameter 11.9mm, Weight 1.31g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75EA85
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. Dimensions: Diameter 13.8mm, Weight 1.36g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75E2CC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy nummus of roman date (c.AD 260-402). The coin is heavily worn on both faces leaving any details illegible, thus no ruler, mint nor reverse type can be identified. Dimensions: Diameter 13.5mm, Weight 1.03g.
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-75C72A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman bow and fantail brooch, date ing from about AD 75 - 175. It fits into Mackreth (2011) Trumpet derivative, Hinged Type 4.1bx (page 127, plate 86). The brooch is now folded over so that the foot touches the head.  It has a large triangular fantail foot mostly filled with opaque brick red enamel.  In the centre of the panel is a central raised copper alloy design of an upward facing dome with two internal feet. On the back of the foot there is a catch plate.  The top of the foot is attached to a circular pa…
Created on: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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