Record ID: LVPL-D863C2
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blade-like flint flake dates from the Mesolithic to Neolithic period (c. 6000-3500 BC).  The flake is irregularly shaped and is struck from a pale grey / pale brown flint. It is difficult to date out of context and on its own. Dimensions: Length 28.82mm; width 16.35mm; thickness 3.29mm; weight 1.91g
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-2AF468
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A voided short cross penny of John (1199-1216). Reverse: HENRI.ON.OCSE; voided short cross. Minted by Henri in Oxford. Class 5bii. North no. 970. AD1204-1209.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2A8209
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend. IM: cross crosslet (1560-1561). First issue, beaded inner circle, North no. 1986.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2A5FFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Mary, (AD1553-1557). Reverse: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA; long cross fourchee over royal shield. IM: pomegranate. North no. 1960.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-29C67E
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy early Post-Medieval dress hook of Read's Class E, Type 6, quatrefoil. The object has been cast in one piece in moulded-relief and openwork. The frame is in the form of quatrefoil 'knot' with five raised pellets. The outer frame is decorated with grooves. Where the object extends to form the rearward facing hook is a triple ribbed collar. The hook is complete. At the opposite end the attachment loop is sub-rectangular in plan. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 33mm in length, 13mm in width, 3mm thick, 1.8g A similar example in …
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-296114
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy asymmetrical belt mount of post-medieval date. The object has a V-shaped openwork body at the base of which is a tri-lobed or fleur-de-lis projection. The openwork is in the form of a lozenge above a heart-shape. At the top of the object is a central sub-rectangular projection. At the rear of the object are two pointed lugs bent in towards each other. The surface of the rear is rough and pitted. The patina on the outer face is smooth and dark green. Dimensions: 35mm in length, 16mm in width, 5mm thick, 3.8g Examples of similar mounts which can be found on the P…
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9C8625
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A circular gilt copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon Mount decorated in Anglo-Saxon Style II consisting of a frieze of four quadrupeds, each with a round head turned back so that the long oval jaws bite its own body, while the typically longer front leg interlinks with the shorter back leg on the next quadruped to the right. There are excellent parallels for this basic motif in the Staffordshire Hoard, notably in band 1 and 3 of the helmet cheek pieces, and countless other variants on the theme from Kentish disc brooches to Sutton Hoo. Three-strand body elements are well represented in Style II, …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotesbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4BFC20
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dolphin brooch of Roman date. The bow is comma-shaped in profile, D-shaped in section, and tapers to a rounded foot. The wings are semi-cylindrical and hold a spring at their rear. The spring has seven coils and is secured at the top with a rearward facing hook. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. The tail of the rearward facing hook decorates the head of the brooch. No other decoration is visible. At the rear of the object only the top of the pin remains and the catch plate is missing. The brooch has a dark gree…
Created on: Friday 5th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lutterworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-388E2C
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date. The fragment consists of one side of the frame which is pierced to contain a separate spindle. Iron corrosion remains within the aperture. The frame is decorated with three moulded ridges on the upper face. The buckle tapers towards each end of the frame where it terminates with an ancient break. It has a dark green patina. Similar examples which can be found in Whitehead, (2003), p102 have been dated to AD1690-1720. Dimensions: 25mm in length, 6.5mm in width, 4mm thick, 2.0g.
Created on: Thursday 4th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 4th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotesbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FB2588
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Maximinus Daia (AD 305-313), dating to AD 310-313 (Reece Period 15). Probably GENIO POP ROM reverse. Mint of Trier.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotesbach', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-B7B3A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver probable threepence of Elizabeth I, (AD 1558-1603). Reverse: [POSVI DEV] ADIV[TOREM MEV]; worn. North no. 1998. AD1561-1582.
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotesbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B71EAF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sestertius of Antoninus Pius, (AD 138-192). Reverse: SAL[VS AVG] S C; Salus standing left, feeding snake arising from an altar and holding a sceptre. Rome AD 151-2. RIC 900a.
Created on: Thursday 5th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cotesbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4B81B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver voided short cross penny of John, (1199-1216). Obverse: HENRICVS REX; crowned bust forward with sceptre. Reverse: +ROGER ON CANTE; voided short cross. Class 6b2. North 975/2 c.1209-1217AD.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7037F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Edward II, (1307-1327). Obverse: EDWAR ANGL DNS HYB; crowned bust forward. Reverse: CIVITAS CANTOR; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter. IM: Cross Pattee Class 13, North 1064. 1315-1317AD.
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Twycross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-702595
Object type: DRESS HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy sub-circular dress hook dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is cast in one piece and consists of a sub-circular central piece with a rectangular attachment loop and backwards facing hook. The centre of the object is decorated with a moulded 'pineapple' design beneath which is a moulded V. Below the ridged V are four sub-circular decorative mouldings. At either side of the top of the 'pineapple' are four circular openwork mouldings. The hook is sub-hexagonal in cross section with a flat reverse. The tip of the hook terminates in a break and is twisted to on…
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2010
Last updated: Friday 6th August 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Twycross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1B3F01
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead ampulla dating to the Medieval period. The bowl is round and the neck is wide and long, flaring slightly towards the mouth. There are traces of decoration on both faces of the bowl. One face is decorated with the typical scallop shell however the decoration on the other side is too worn to make out clearly. Two simple handles connect the neck to the body. One has been pierced and the other remains solid. There is a small hole in the centre of the bowl where the ampulla has been pierced to let the water out. Brian Spencer, formerly Senior Keeper at the Museum of London,…
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kilby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-729521
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast clay pipe dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object consists of the bowl of a clay pipe and a fragment of the stem. The mouth of the bowl is decorated with an incised line. There is a small round spur at the base of the bowl. The internal diameter of the bowl is 12.50mm. The stem has an internal diameter of 2.65mm and an external diameter of 10.90mm. The spur is 5.80mm in diameter. The object conforms to Crummy Type 5 and can be dated to the 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Foston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-82C528
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age sword from the Ewart Park Phase, dating from c.950-750 BC. It is mostly complete although the hilt has broken at the shoulder so the grip and finial are missing. The blade length appears complete although the tip is flattened rather than pointed which suggests the very end is missing. The edges of the blade are uneven all the way around where small pieces have broken off. The blade widens from the tip, reaching its widest point at mid-blade. It then begins to narrow to the waist. It widens slighly again to meet the hilt section. The section between the waist and the s…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-98F755
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Base of a Samian Ware cup, Form 27 or 33. Just over half of the base remains, with nothing of the sides of the vessel left. The interior of the base is slightly domed. The underside of the base has 2 grooved lines around its circumference. The footring is at a 45degree angle and although the sides are missing, they would have curved up quite sharply. There is a stamp on the base interior which reads MVXTVLLI'M indicating the makers name. It is an East Gaulish type. This name was found on a piece of Samian, Form 26, found at Holt in Denbighshire (Grimes,W. 1930. 124)
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DCE433
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead brooch, from the cult of Henry VI, dating to the later 15th/early 16th century. It is circular in plan with decoration in relief showing the king facing forwards against a diaper background. On the reverse is a loop which was used as an alternative to a pin in the pilgrim tradition. Henry VI, killed in the reign of the Yorkist usurper Edward IV was never officially canonised by the Church authorities in Rome. However a cult which was part religious and part political grew up around him in the ealy Tudor years as propoganda to encourage support for the new regime and also to bl…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2013
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