Record ID: LVPL-01B0D2
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Early Medieval harness fitting. It is in three pieces but when complete is a cross-shape. Two of the arms have broken off, the ends remain but some of the middle section is missing. The estimated measurement when complete is 42mm. The main piece measures 29.29mm by 29.03mm in its present state. In the centre of the cross is a raised hollow dome which is 5.99mm high. Each arm ends in a trilobe shape, the central lobe having a rivet in the middle.
Created on: Sunday 17th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-019047
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman bow brooch, a T-shaped variant dating to the second century AD. The brooch is mostly complete although the pin is missing and the catchplate has broken. It is a hinged type. The wings are short and cylindrical. There may have been a headloop on the top of the head but only a short rectangular protrusion now remains. The bow extends straight out from the head before bending at 90degrees. The upper part of the bow has two vertical panels which are infilled with enamel in squares of differing colour. Orange remains as does a discoloured fragment which could have been w…
Created on: Sunday 17th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E8CA35
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy loop from a purse bar, late Medieval in date. The loop is tear-drop shaped ending in a solid rectangular collar before a cylindrical shaft which would have fitted into the rest of the bar.
Created on: Friday 20th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-35B298
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy loop which is one half of a post-medieval swivel. The loop is D shaped and has a transverse circular hole in the straight side. Swivels date from the Medieval period onwards but this example is most likely to be Post-Medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 1st October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-925AF0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy Wirral type bow brooch. Quite a large example at 57mm long it is mostly complete. The headloop has broken off, as has the pin but the foot is still present. The head is stepped up to where the headloop would have been. There are two steps with moulded beading as decoration. The upper part of the bow has a panel which is split into three vertical strips. These strips would have been filled with alternating squares of coloured enamel. There is very little left but one of the colours appears to be red enamel. At the knee of the brooch is a circular boss. The lower…
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-924E24
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy Wirral type bow brooch. The foot and head loop missing, as are the pin. It is a hinged brooch and the cross bar can just be seen inside the head. The head is stepped up to where the headloop should be, with horizontal moulding. The upper part of the bow has a rectangular panel which is split into 3 vertical strips. These would have been filled with alternating squares of coloured enamel. Most of this is missing but a small fragment of yellow enamel remains. There is a boss on the knee of the brooch. The lower part of the bow is lozenge shaped in cross section and…
Created on: Thursday 11th September 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-D3D181
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 'lyre shaped' strap-end from the medieval period. The plate is a hollow sub-rectangular box, widest at the base open end; there are 2 rivet holes close to the open end. The front of the plate is decorated with a letter, a large N; the back of the plate is plain. Above the letter there is a moulded collar and then the plate narrows before widening again where the openwork terminal starts. This has broken after only a few millimetres, but what remains are the base of four projections showing that the object was a strap-end with openwork terminal, rather than a buckle w…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-BBD844
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Single looped oval shaped copper alloy buckle from the Medieval period. It has a slightly narrowed strap bar.
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-ECD886
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Georgian fob seal with a glass intaglio. It is a composite seal and is complete. There are traces of gilding on the base and the suspension loop. In profile, the sides have 'bracelet head' form, recalling high medieval art and sculpture. The top of the base has incised lines radiating from the loop base. The intaglio is a red/orange colour and has a right facing bust carved in. It is a neo-classical style.
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-E9AD51
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Polden Hill variant bow brooch dating from the late 1st to early 2nd century AD. It is a hinged example, although the pin is missing now. The catchplate has also broken off. The wings are capped at the end. On one end decoration can be seen in the form of incised swirly lines (possibly ring and dot but it is not 100% clear). The wings are cylindrical and as mentioned above are capped at the end. The bow extends slightly above the wings in a square terminal. On the reverse of the bow where it meets the wings there is a raised square moulding. This is decorated with a raise…
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-E97D52
Object type: HARNESS MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy heraldic mount, dating to the Medieval period. Shield shaped with an owl depicted in red enamel. The owl is walking left with both feet visible. Owls are symbols of wisdom. It has a single stud on the reverse with a circular section, it is 7mm long and has a diameter of 3.71mm. 2 families are known to have an owl incorporated into their coat of arms- Massy of Aldford and Masye de Grafton et de Cestr'. It is possible this stud is from one of these families but this cannot be proved.
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-E93408
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-337), dating to AD 319 (Reece Period 16), VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Two Victories standing holding shield inscribed VOT / P R over altar with star decoration. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 183, no. 219.
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2008
Last updated: Saturday 9th January 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-99A704
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A opper alloy as of Augustus dating to 16 BC (Reece Period 1). C ASINIVS GALLVS IIIVIR AAAFF reverse type depicting S C. Mint of Rome. RIC I (rev.ed.), p. 69, no. 373. This coin was found in the foundations of a building in Chester in the 1950s. Photograph kindly supplied by owner of coin.
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-493E82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestersius of Hadrian, 117-138 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-8FB358
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy livery button, with silver gilt, from the 18th century. The button is slightly domed and is complete. The design on the front appears to be a mitre (bishops hat) with 2 strands of ribbon coming from the base of it. This could suggest that the household to which this belongs had some links to religion. The attachment loop is circular and complete although it has been bent.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-8E74B6
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post-Medieval decorative stud, late 16th/17th century in date. It has a circular head which is slightly concave. It is decorated with incised lines on the upper face. There is a central circle surrounded by a square which in turn is surrounded by a circle made up of ring and dot motif. The shaft of the stud has a square cross section and is bent now.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-8E68E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Post-Medieval buckle dating to c.1550-1650. It is a double oval looped buckle with moulded floral knops at each end. The strap bar is narrowed and has slight projections at each end. The pin is missing.
Created on: Monday 30th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-21A791
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Dolphin brooch dating to c.55-100AD. It is not complete, the bow having broken before the foot and catchplate. The pin is hinged and has broken just after the top. The axis bar is held in enclosed wings. It is quite a small example measuring only 22mm in length and 18mm in width. After the humped top of the bow there is some orange enamel remaining. There is only a small part left so the pattern is not clear.
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-0FED34
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy handle fragment, either from a small vessel such as a posnet/skillet or from a piece of cutlery. It is probably Post-Medieval in date. It is the end of the handle which remains. It is sub-rectangular and is beginning to narrow where it has broken. On both faces it is decorated with an X with a vertical line on each side. The terminal is worn but appears to have had some decoration on it.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-0FCF77
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy asymmetrical late Medieval buckle. It is a double loop buckle, with one semi-circular and one smaller, rectangular loop. The rectangular loop is the pin and strap bar.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.