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
No spatial data available.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-396124
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wirral
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, one incomplete. The panels are connected by a narrow waisted stem that connects to the centres of each panel. No trace of pottery surrounds the stem. It has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 23.4mm; width 7.9m; weight 16.65g 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 ar…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-850FFD
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete lead alloy object, possibly a pot mend or a lid handle, likely dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The object has an irregular form and consists of a mushroom-shaped head atop of a sub-circular and broadly rounded base. Two holes, possibly to aid attachment, are positioned below the head and at the edge of the base. The object has a rough surfave and a light grey / vream patina. Dimensions: Length 39.7mm; width 36mm; weight 64.93g The overall form of the object is suggestive of a possible pot mend, see for example: GLO-51F490; BUC-5E05BA;…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DYFED-F21322
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a copper alloy possible implement or tool?. Its exact date is unknown but could date from the Roman Period to the Post Medieval. It has a square cross section, and one end of the tool has been bent and shaped to a point like a pick, the other end appears to be broken or be worn to the point of being unrecognisible. It has a green patina, but some copper colour is visible on some dents and scratches on the object.
Created on: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nevern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-0A80FA
Object type: NETTING NEEDLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable netting needle of Roman to post-medieval date, c. AD 200-1900. The object is generally sub-cylindrical with sub-oval-sectioned shaft which tapers to a rounded point. The lower shaft and point are slightly bent. At the other terminal, the object flares to a sub-circular and slightley flattened head measuring 11.1 mm across. This element is perforated with a circular hole set slightly off-centre and 6.1 mm in diameter. The metal's surface is covered in a light layer of corrosion and has an ir…
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-8FDD49
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy piece, which may be part of a statue. The piece is wide at one end, thinning toward the other end and then widening again, in two stages, giving the appearance of two odd-sized cones joined by a narrow neck.. It is not symmetrical in any plane, there is a small 'lump' at the end of the long section. The cross section is sub-circular. It resembles an arm, or perhaps the hooved leg of a horse, and could perhaps be part of a statue, although from what period it is not possible to say. It is heavily encrusted. Dimensions: Length 27mm, approx…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whiteclosegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7E4DE9
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy harness mount or strap fitting, of possible  Roman-  medieval date.  The object is concavo-convex in cross-section and has a vaugely amphorea-shape.The fitting is composed of a larger, central sub-triangular (or wedge-shaped) element, with a smaller circular  knop projecting from the top end.  Measurements: Length: 28.50mm, Width: 11.85mm, Thickness: 1.56mm, Weight: 2.48g
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-6B7E57
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical or bell-shaped lead alloy weight of 205g, 34.8mm in diameter and of uncertain date. There is a stump of an iron suspension loop or other fitting at the apex which appears to be one end of an iron rod running down the centre of the object and visible on the flat base. There are no marks.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: BH-965DC3
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead net sinker of Roman to Post Medieval date. The weight consists of a roll of rectangular lead sheet with an unsealed long edge and butted ends. The patina is light grey in colour. The weight measures 22.3mm long, 9.4mm wide, 6.4mm thick and weighs 4.6 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-4D57E4
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete steelyard weight dating from the Roman to post medieval periods (c.AD 100-1800). The weight is sub-conical in shape with a circular flat base and rounded peak. Through the centre of the object is an incomplete iron rod that protrudes from both ends. From the top, the iron rod is cut and bent over, to the base it survives as stump. The object has a powdery light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Length 22.9mm; width 26.6mm; weight 52.39g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continu…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-273768
Object type: STAMP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified copper-alloy stamp, possibly for pottery. Inscribed in relief (in reverse lettering) 'ROG ANDRUS' in Roman capitals. The U is rounded and therefore unlikely to be Roman. The stamp is an assymetrical pentagon in plan. Measurements: length 15.87 mm, width 11.94 mm, weight 1.70 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-26262B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating from the Roman period onwards (c.AD 43-1700). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. One face is stamped with a large incised Roman numeral I and the other face presents II. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a white / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 32.2mm; thickness 7.3mm; weight 51.03g Lead weights are common throughout the medieval and post medieval periods. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the avoirdupois sy…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: GAT-C2B8F6
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Conwy
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper-alloy harness fitting. The find comprises a single, double folded sheet of copper-alloy. The front face is roughly sub rectangular in form and is shaped in such a way that two of the opposing corners curve upwards creating a rough horizontal crescent shape. From the lower half of the front plate the plate folds back on itself, gradually tapering before folding back on itself again and terminating. This folding action creates the attachment loop for the fitting.  The find bears a resemblance to both Roman and Post Medieval horse harness pendants, although du…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rhos-on-Sea', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-ADA01C
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy figurine of a naked boy, possibly a cupid / putto (although it lacks wings) possibly of Roman date, but perhaps more likely post medieval (neoclassical). The figure is modelled in a sitting position with simple facial features, short hair and holding, with the left arm, a large curved and ridged cornucopiae. The right arm and left foot are missing. The seat has a projection, probably the stump of a mounting or fixing attachment.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rothwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-B4BB36
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper-alloy signet finger ring of possible late Medieval to Post-Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1700). The hoop tapers from the shoulders, becoming quite fine and is broadly oval in section, but is mainly missing, as it is broken in half. The bezel is oval and is very worn, so no inscription remains. The sides of the bezel are decorated with circumferential incised grooves. It is patinated green-brown with some patches of red-brown copper-alloy corrosion.  Measurements: Length of bezel, approx. 12.80mm; Width of bezel, 9.24mm; Diameter, approx. 19…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 10th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-5F992D
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy finger-ring of uncertain date, possibly Roman to post-medieval, c. AD. 43 -1900. It is a plain ring, making it difficult to assign a definitive date. It could be a Guiraud (1989) type 8 (circular) Roman finger ring, but most likely, on account of its condition, it is later in date, probably post-medieval. It is a slightly pointed-D shape in cross-section, the exterior is convex with low central ridge and the interior is flat. It is large and heavy. The surface is smooth, with a few small pits through post-depositional wear, and it has a …
Created on: Monday 6th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-6B9374
Object type: NET SINKER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tubular, irregularly biconical lead weight, possibly a net weight, 46.2mm in length, with a hole of 11mm diameter through the centre along the long axis. There is no decoration or marking.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-A3C62B
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring, likely a horse harness ring dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval era (AD 43-1800). Due to the nature of the find, it is hard to accurately date it unless found in a specific archaeological context. The ring is roughly circular and has an external diameter of 26.69mm and an internal diameter of 19.54mm. The band width is 3.78mm and the thickness is 3.29mm, however it does vary across the ring likely due to wear from use. It has a roughly hexagonal cross section. It has a dark green patina and there are no visible signs of decoration.
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WAW-A3B838
Object type: RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring, likely a horse harness ring dating from the Roman to Post-Medieval era (AD 43-1800). Due to the nature of the find, it is hard to accurately date it unless found in a specific archaeological context. The ring is roughly circular and has an external diameter of 27.22mm and an internal diameter of 20.37mm. The band width is 4.11mm and the thickness is 3.03mm, however it does vary across the ring likely due to wear from use. It has a roughly sub-circular cross section. It has a dark green patina and there are no visible signs of decoration.
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th January 2023
No spatial data available.