Record ID: LVPL-554BD1
Object type: CARVING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Published
A carved stone head, in a light grey coloured stone, possibly limestone. It is carved only on one face with a near-triangular face, triangular nose, heavy almond-shaped eyes and rather gash-like mouth. The other faces are rough and not carved into, it appears that this stone was made to go into a wall. This head was found under the floorboards of a house with two 19th century medicine jars (LVPL-5587A5) and so it is likely that it dates to around that time. However it is very hard to date these type of finds precisely. This style of carving could be attributed to the 'Celtic h…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Record ID: IOW-BA4A05
Object type: CARVING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete alabaster figurine of a bird of Medieval date, probably fifteenth century (AD 1400 – AD 1500). Length 117mm, maximum width 46mm and maximum thickness 35mm. Weight 222.41g. The figurine has a number of small chips and part of the bird’s left wing is damaged and missing. This carved stylised bird has its head turned to one side and its wings folded. The relatively long tail is slightly splayed. An indistinct feature near the base of the tail may represent claws. The eyes are in the form of small circular indentations and two parallel incised lines around the nec…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-35B0A3
Object type: CARVING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Carved stone head of probable medieval or post-medieval date (1300 - 1600) The stone head is carved from a block of light yellow - cream coloured carboniferous limestone with a significant amount of small angular grit inclusions. This type of limestone is local to the north of Shropshire. The block is sub-rectangular in plan with tapering vertical sides. It is also sub-rectangular in both profile and cross section. The carving measures 31.6cm in length, 15.8cm in width, and is 11.5cm thick. It weighs 6.2kg. The block of stone is carved on five of the six faces. The front fa…
Created on: Friday 6th August 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT1123
Object type: CARVING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 7th December 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KENT SUTTON', grid reference and parish protected.