Record ID: LVPL-F1A350
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy leonine mount. It is quite heavily worn and was found with three other similar objects. The outer face depicts a three dimensional lion's face rendered in a neo Classical or Roman manner. The rear is flat with the remnants of iron mounting or fastening points top and bottom. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1900 AD The diameter is 31mm, thickness 11mm, and the weight 61.60g. Similar objects on the database include LEIC-D84C96 and WMID-A5FDE6.
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9D6835
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy hooked object of unknown use, probably post medieval (c1500 to c1800 AD) and probably a component of a larger object. It is now in three pieces. The leaf shaped hook & the shank decorated with a simple interlace motif, which though broken in two, survives in its full length. The decorated face is toward the inside & the single discernable attachment point is on the 'leaf'. There are remains of a rivet & iron concretion on the 'leaf' bit. The attachment seems too light weight for any kind hook & if used as such the decoration would be largely unseen. The 'leaf' may have be…
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D61E9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead or lead alloy pistol shot dating from c1600 to c1850 AD. The shot has a slight depression on one facet, probably from impact with something soft. There is no casting sprue or seam & the ball has a light white patina indicating a high lead content. The diameter is 12.79mm, and weight 11.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9D02E8
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Post Medieval copper alloy foot, possibly from a something akin to a fire dog, vessel, or piece of furniture. It appears to be a form of debased 'ball & claw'. The foot retains remnants of a black patina, possibly from sooting or carbon deposit. Possible date range from c1500 to c1900 AD. The length is 53.19mm, width 17.74mm, thickness 18.15mm, and the weight 15.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9CFD02
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a Post Medieval copper alloy foot, possibly from a vessel or item of kitchenware. Its surface is uneven and undecorated. Possible date range from c1500 to c1900 AD. The length is 21.77mm, width 18.5mm, thickness 5.28mm, and the weight 3.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8FC602
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Published
A corroded copper-alloy Roman radiate or nummus of unclear type, dating to the period c.AD 260-402. Unclear reverse type. Unclear mint.  The diameter is 16.22mm, and the weight 1.8g. The coin is corroded, incomplete, and illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.