Record ID: LVPL-9502D3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy rotary key. The key handle (bow) is in the shape of a flat lozenge with four circular perforations. The upper point of the lozenge is surmounted with a, squat cylindrical terminal which is D-shaped in cross-section. Two incomplete piercings or perforations are on the base of the terminal. Each side of the handle has a flattened trapezoidal projection. At the junction between the handle and the stem of the key is a thick collar measuring 5.5mm in width with a thin collar or band above it. The stem of the key is solid and incomplete. Dimensions: 65…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-942744
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dolphin brooch. The wings are tubular and D-shaped in cross-section. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object, terminating with a break just above the foot. The top section of the pin is still present, and held in place by an axis bar, enclosed in casing. The bow is decorated with a moulded vertical central rib and two remaining patches of bright orange enamel. The tip of the foot of the brooch and the catchplate are missing. The object has a light-green patina and is in fair condition.
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-80B2F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2017 T524: Description: An incomplete Roman silver-gilt bow brooch of Polden Hill type. The surviving part comprises the wings and upper part of the bow, with housing for the spring (now missing). A moulded rib down the centre of the back of the head ends in a terminal knob on the upper part of the bow (cf Hattatt 2000, no. 357) shortly before the break, at which point a ridge on the underside of the bow is beginning to expand to form a catch-plate. There is a circular recess in the centre of the spring housing and a stub of a rearward hook above this. The wings (c…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hunterson', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47D6DD
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-oval in plan with one end tapering into a squared off tab while the opposite end terminates with a break. In the centre of the object is a perforation around which are eight punched pits surrounded by a circular groove. Three more rows of pits of differing sizes surround this groove within another groove while a single row of pits borders the object at the outer edge. The rear of the object is undecorated with linear striations visible. The object has a mid-grey patina. Dimensions: 45mm in length, 36mm in width, …
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47B6F9
Object type: STUD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1700) strap fitting (belt mount): The copper alloy strap fitting is lozenge shaped in plan . The underside of the mount has two oval sectioned inward facing integral studs or lugs. These studs would pass through the strap leather and hold the fitting in place. In the centre of the rear of the brooch is a circular depression which may have held a central boss in place on the outer face. The outer face is decorated with a recessed central lozenge shaped panel. The outer surface of the mount is heavily abraded and has a dark green patina. Dimensions: 38mm in leng…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-47801C
Object type: STUD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy stud of uncertain date. The object has a flat circular head measuring 28mm in diameter. The shaft is oval in cross-section and tapers to a point. It measures 11mm in length. The object is undecorated and has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: 28mm in diameter, 11mm in length, 4.0g.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4734C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, (307-337). Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; two Victories standing holding wreath inscribed VOT P R, altar between them.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-46F7D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. Reverse: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]; Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Reece period 18. AD 348-353.
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-46C836
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm at the top and 10mm at the base. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a mid-brown patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 11mm thick, 26.0g. Similar examples of 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: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4697FB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl probably of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 5.1mm. Each face is undecorated. The spindle whorl has a light white patina. Dimensions: 19mm in diameter, 4mm thick, 7.2g Similar examples of 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: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-467A11
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 10mm. Each face is decorated with an eight pointed star with a pellet inside and outside of each point of the star. The outer edge of the object has been pressed inwards and the edge crimped forming an undulating rim. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 32mm in diameter, 6mm thick, 41.4g. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roma…
Created on: Sunday 4th June 2017
Last updated: Sunday 4th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1739D1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Decentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN [AVG ET CAE] reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing each other, holding wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, barred-rho above. Mint of Amiens. As RIC VIII, p.123, no. 30.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-16FF14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-40), dating to the period AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRA-NQLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT / IS / XX, three stars above. Mint of London. As RIC VII, p. 113, no. 255.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-164BD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy of a sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 98-117 (Reece period 5). [S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI], S C, reverse type depicting a modius with corn ears. This coin was originally recorded as a sestertius of Nerva with the characteristics PLEBEI VRBANAE FRVMENTO CONSTITVTO reverse type depicting a modius. However, it is in fact a imitative sestertius of Trajan belonging to a die-linked group of coins published by B. Woytek (see Numismatic Chronicle 174, 2014: pp. 119-124, pls. 14-16) that includes at least four other examples …
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Saturday 17th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-15FCF8
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy toggle of late Iron Age to Roman date, c. 100 BC - AD 100. The toggle is of the dumbell type comprising two globular hemispherical terminals joined by a central shaft. The shaft is D-shaped in cross-section and faceted. There is no visible decoration remaining on the object. The toggle has a dark-green patina and is worn. The toggle would have been used like an oblong button with a leather, or wool loop or just a tucked into a button hole. Dimensions: 26mm in length, 10mm in width, 5.5mm thick (in centre between the terminals), 7.4g Numerous similar ex…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-15DDAD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper-alloy casket key of Medieval date, (AD 1100-1500). The key has a hollow, circular shank with an oval-shaped bow containing four circular holes. The holes measure 3.5mm in diameter. The outer edge of the bow is notched resulting in a stepped terminal with a sub-rectangular perforation in the centre. Four rectangular bands decorate the shaft of the key, one below the bow, one above where the key terminates and two below the perforation running across the shaft. The perforation runs across the width of the shaft on one side of the object and appears to have be…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1488CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face is worn and uneven with no visible decoration. The object has a mid-white patina. Dimensions: 31mm in diameter, 8mm thick, 34.9g Examples of 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 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-145E78
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable medieval pilgrim's ampulla, dating from c. AD 1350-1530. The bowl is semi-circular in plan and the neck is incomplete having been broken and folded over onto the bowl. There is no visible decoration on either face of the object and the handles are missing. This object was discovered approx. 50 meters from a second ampulla recorded as LVPL-13D8C2. Dimensions: 35mm in length, 37mm in width, 4mm thick, 49.8g More complete examples which can be found on the PAS database are LVPL-1FDCFB, LVPL-94BAA3, LIN-D68810 and LIN-25E422.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-13D8C2
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy medieval pilgrim's ampulla, dating from c. AD 1350-1530. The bowl is semi-circular in plan and the neck is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The flask is decorated on one each face. In the centre of the body on one face is a crown with a central lis and two half-lis at either end. The crown is double banded and sits above what may be a capital 'T' in Lombardic style, probably to signify St Thomas of Canterbury. Each side of the T is a curved tendril or branch terminating with three pellets which may represent flowers or buds. This decoration can be seen more c…
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0483C7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt or strap mount dating of Medieval to Post-Medieval date. The object is in the form of a scallop shell, a common sign of pilgrimage during the medieval period. The top of the object is in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The scallop shell was widely associated with pilgrimage and also the cult of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury during the medieval period. The rear of the object has two integral circular-sectioned lugs or studs. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. Similar mounts are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (Egan and Pritchard 2002…
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.