Record ID: LVPL-0350A3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn core from a copper-alloy Roman sestertius of probable Antonine date, perhaps of Commodus (AD 175-192), probably dating to the period AD 180-192 (Reece period 9). Reverse type depicting uncertain standing figure, S-C in the field.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarvin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-02B3AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry VII minted at York under Archbishop Thomas Rotherham. Reverse: [...]; long cross dividing legend, quatrefoil in centre of cross. T and cross either side of the bust and letter H in centre. AD 1485-1489.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-025250
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603). Reverse: CIVITAS LONDON; long cross on a royal shield. Mint mark is a lis. First issue before the recoinage in 1560-1561, wire line inner circle. Obverse: E D ROSA SINE SPINA; crowned bust left, nothing visible behind the bust.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Utkinton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01F166
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy rectangular buckle, probably from a shoe, with a separate spindle. Around the buckle is a pattern of molded grooves. The buckle frame is rectangular in cross-section. The frame is drilled for a seperate spindle which is broken and both the spindle and pin are missing. The obejct has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. AD1690-1720. Similar examples can be found in Whitehead (2003), p101.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitegate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01BCBB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl, probably of medieval date. The object shape is circular in plan and conical. There is no visible decoration on each face. The object has a light white patina and is pitted in places. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashton Hayes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01A202
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete lead alloy, likely dating from the Medieval Period. The object is sub-circular in plan and is conical. The object has a central perforation and is undecorated. It is worn on each face and pitted. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashton Hayes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0180AD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead alloy spindle whorl dating to the Medieval Period. The object is circular in plan and biconical. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation. The object has been decorated on each face with moulded lines forming possible heart shapes. The decoration is worn and the object has a light brownish grey patina. Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashton Hayes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FF82A9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal-matrix. The face is oval in plan and decorated with an image of a flaming heart pierced saltirewise by two arrows. Below the heart is a sex-foil mark and arranged above the heart are three five-pointed stars. On either side of the heart are the stamps of the reverse of the letters 'H' and 'P' (so that the letters read properly when the impression is made). The stems of the letters are double-barred. At the bottom of the face is a design of multiple swirling lines, possibly representing wings. From the face the matrix tapers inwards to a narrow stem which …
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EE48CD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy penny possibly of James I, (1603-1625). Reverse: worn; crowned thistle. Obverse: worn; crowned rose.
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EE1E12
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy unidentified object of Unknown date and uncertain function. This 'Y'-shaped hollow object has three cylindrical arms. One arm is longer than the other two and each arm swells towards their terminal ends. Each of the arms has a small circular longitudinal perforation, suggesting that it could have been threaded onto a relatively thin string or strings, perhaps to hold them in place and distribute them evenly. A casting seem is visible along on edge of the object. The holes have a diameter of c. 3mm. The object is corroded and has a variable green patina in places. …
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EDE1CB
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy sword or dagger openwork scabbard chape of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date (1400-1600). The object is U-shaped plan with relatively straight sides and curved base with central projecting lobed knop. It is decorated with openwork in the form of three ovals and a projecting stem possibly representing a rounded cross. Between each 'cross' is a raised vertical central rib. The centre of the object extends at the top terminating with a trefoil projection, possibly representing a fleur-de-lis. At the rear of the object the sheet back plate…
Created on: Thursday 24th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3E2B7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical. The upper surface is decorated with a raised central pimple and radiate lines. At the rear of the object is an incomplete integral attachment loop. Dimension: 12mm in diameter, 8mm in length, 2.1g The object has a brownish green patina and is in poor condition. Similar examples can be found in Bailey, (2004), p25. It can be dated from the late 15th - 16th century.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Audlem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C3D034
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central sub-circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 3.4mm. Each face is undecorated. The object has a rough mid-white patina. Dimensions: 17mm in diameter, 5mm thick, 7.3g Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Audlem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C39AFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A plated contemporary copy of a silver Roman denarius of Titus (AD 79-81) under Vespasian, dating to the period AD 72-73 (Reece period 4). NEP [RED] reverse type depicting Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre. c.f RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 83, no. 366 for the prototype.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C31C3E
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy scabbard chape dating from the late Medieval or early Post-Medieval period, AD 1475-1600. The chape is a sub-shield shape in plan. The upper edge has a 'W' shape created by the removal of two V-shaped notches. Below this is a cast raised transverse ridge. The base of the chape is smooth and undecorated. File marks are visible on each face of the object. The sheet back plate is now missing; at the join there appears to be a white metal solder. The object has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 28mm in width, 3mm thick, 12.6g. The style of the…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C1A9A3
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy enamelled button and loop fastener, Wild Type VIa (1971) dating to the 2nd century AD. The object has a square head and an incomplete loop. The head is decorated with two rows of enamel. The enamel sits within triangular cells facing back to back with a row of five blue triangular cells separated by a line of copper alloy from a row of five yellow triangular cells. Extending from the back of the flat head is an integrally cast incomplete suspension loop which terminates with an ancient break. The object is in good condition and has a mid-green patina. Dimension…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loftus', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C10961
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Early Medieval dress hook, Read's Class A, Type 2. Treasure Case: Description: A complete silver early medieval hooked tag. It has a roughly circular plate, undecorated with two small circular holes set next to each other near to the upper edge. The hook projects from the centre of the lower edge and curves backward abruptly to terminate in a sharp point. Discussion: This style of hooked tag with a single sharp hook has been broadly dated to the 8th to 11th centuries AD, although Read (2008, 5) believes that the circular form may have developed later than the triangular…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7FB41
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spoon of Roman date. The spoon can be classified as Crummy Type 2, spoon with pear shaped bowl. The handle and part of the bowl survives. The handle which is tapers from 4mm to 1.5mm at its tip and is oval in cross section. The handle flares outwards in width where it joins the bowl curving down and under to support the bowl. The handle and underside of the bowl is quite corroded but smooth with a green patina. The maximum width of bowl fragment is 21mm, and it is 24mm long. The handle tapers from 1.5mm to 4mm and is 44mm long. A similar example can be…
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7E286
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy double looped buckle of post-medieval date, AD 1600-1720. Only one half of the buckle frame survives. The strap bar and pin are missing due to ancient breaks. The outer frame is decorated with an engraved rosette. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 25mm in width, 20mm in length, 2mm thick, 2.7g A similar buckle can be found in Whitehead (2003), p71, no.444.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7B516
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy casting waste of uncertain date. The object is sub-oval in plan and is flat. One surface is smooth and worn while the opposite face has a raised ridge, possibly a casting seem. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 25mm in width, 5mm thick, 14.4g Casting waste is very hard to date in isolation. As casting waste represents re-usable metal, it was often retained and regularly turns up in founder's hoards. It can however also be found in isolation. The object has a dark grey patina suggesting a post-medieval date is probable.
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.