Record ID: LVPL-15CF62
Object type: PIPE TAMPER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pipe tamper of post-medieval date (c.AD 1620-1900). The Object depicts a figure standing with both arms falling by the side however one is slightly raised. One leg has a more pronounced boot cuff, and the figure is wearing a long coat, the object is heavily worn so all other detail is lost. The figure stands on an oval shaped based. The object has a grey and cream patina and is heavily pitted. Dimensions: Length 40.1mm, Width 14.5mm, Thickness 9.9mm, Weight 9.72g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-156C66
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead bar mount of post-medieval date (c.AD 1500-1900). The object is flat and rectangular in both plan and section. The face of the object is slightly concave and has rectilinear grooves, likely from casting rather than decoration. There is a circular rivet hole on each ned of the mount. The reverse is slightly convex and undecorated. Dimensions: Length 57.7mm, Width 19.6mm, Thickness 4.1mm, Weight 34.32g. A similar post-medieval bar mount on the database can be found at: LANCUM-C169A2
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-14ECD4
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead gaming piece or possible weight of uncertain date (c.AD 43-1700). The object is in the shape of a die, having six faces, however it has no rings or dots to denote values, suggesting it could instead be used as a weight rather than gaming. Dimensions: Height 11.7mm, Width 10.4mm, Depth 11.8mm, Weight 14.41g.
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AFD8E1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Roman to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 43 - 1700. The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. The base is flat. The remains of an iron suspension loop are visible at the top and bottom of the weight. The weight is undecorated. It has a height of 43.8 mm and The base diameter is 27.8 mm. It weighs 167.36 g. The weight is an off-white colour, with an even surface patina.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over tim…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-AF9406
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead probable palm guard of post medieval date (c.AD1600-1900). The object is oval in plan and D shaped in section. One face is flat with small dimples, possibly caused by impacts from a pin. The reverse is convex and with knop like projections and a rough texture throughout. It is likely it has this upturned shape to fir in the palm of a hand. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 8.1mm, Weight 35.18g. These objects are believed to have been used to protect people working with tough materials like leather or thick canvas, protecting th…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-85BD27
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead shot dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The size and mass suggest it was probably for use as a pistol or buckshot.  The shot is sub-spherical and has a projection on one hemisphere from casting. It has a grey patina.  Dimensions: Diameter 13.1mm, Weight 10.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-219C64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). A circular lead weight. The weight is undecorated other than a score line across the inner face  it has not been perforated There is an incised ring on the front of the weight, it also has a wide rim. The weight is rounded.other than a flat section possibly when dropped. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour. Dimensions: Diameter 27.1mm Thickness 6.mm Weight 25.68g A similar object is recorded under: SUSS-7ED6E1 A typology of lead weights has not yet …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C6C2A3
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1300-1700). The object has a cream patina throughout and it is unclear as to whether the token is uniface, biface or undecorated, as both face appear to have decoration in the form of circular indentations however it is unclear if this is pitting or intentional. Dimensions: Diameter 25.9mm, Thickness 5.4mm, Weight 25.44g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C69BAC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (c.AD 1300-1700). The design on the obverse depicts a cartwheel or starburst design with eight raised lines radiating from the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The token can be classified as Powell Type 3. The token has a mid to light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 16.4mm, Thickness 2.2mm, Weight 2.87g.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C60856
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable lead weight or plumb of uncertain date. The lead is conical with a flat base and rounded tip with a small circular dimple. The object has a stippled, cream patina with signs of wear. Dimensions: Length 46.3mm, Diameter 11.2mm, Weight 30.80g. Lead weights are difficult to date when found as stray finds as they are used for long periods of time however similar weights on the database include ESS-EB2B97, WILT-BB2605 and SWYOR-24A123. The latter two, however, unlike the present example have a hollow core.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4C21EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy spindle whorl of Early-Medieval to Medieval date, c.AD 700 - 1200. Walton Rogers Form B. The spindle whorl is circular with two flat faces, flat sides and a central perforation running through it. The object is undecorated. The metal has a light brown patina and is worn. The spindle whorl is 29.75mm in diameter, 9.36mm thick and weighs 47.65g. The perforation is 10.19mm in diameter suggesting an Early-Medieval to Medieval date (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1731). It also fits into Walton Rogers Form B2 which dates to AD 700-1200 (Walton Rogers…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4C0A4C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 28.0mm, Thickness 7.3mm, Weight 27.24g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4BF606
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of possible Early-Medieval to medieval date, c.AD 800 - 1100. Walton Rogers Form A2. The spindle whorl is circular in plan and rectangular in cross section, perforation running through it. The upper the upper surface is slightly domed, whereas the lower is flat. The spindle whorl has no decoration. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm, Thickness 6.9mm, Weight 28.50g. The metal has a cream patina and is worn. It fits into Walton Rogers Form A2, which dates to AD 800 – 1100 (Walton Rogers, 1997, p.1738). Spindle whorls can be hard t…
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FB94E7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval period (c.AD 1300-1700): A complete lead alloy possible weight. The object is circular with a flat face and base and a curved edges. The obverse has traces of a possible border decoration, however this is obscured by heavy pitting. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with a grey patina, the rest of the surface of the object has an oxidised cream coloured patina. Dimensions: diameter 28.5mm, Thickness 9.5mm, Weight 47.02g. Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remai…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FB5A2B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date (1100-1550). Walton Rodgers form C2. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is lozenge shaped. Both faces are undecorated and flat, and the object has developed a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 24.1mm, Thickness 5.9mm, Weight 16.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-FA452E
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of post-medieval to modern date (1500-1950). Walton Rodgers form B. The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is rectangular. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. Both faces are flat and undecorated, and the object has developed a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 23.0mm, Thickness 10.7mm, Weight 26.55g
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-E8DAF6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead spindle whorl of Roman to post-medieval date (c.AD43-1800). The object is circular in plan, with a hole running through its middle. In section, the spindle whorl is D-shaped. Both faces are undecorated but heavily worn. The object has no decoration and has developed a cream patina. It is hard to date spindle whorls as their form has remained unchanged since the Roman period. Dimensions: Diameter 24.3mm, Thickness 11.5mm, Weight 30.50g
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-912894
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Salford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight of medieval to post medieval date (c.AD 1000-1700). The lead weight consists of two d-shaped knops that flank an elongated cylinder with convex sides. The shallow knops have curved faces, with steep rounded edges leading to the flat back which attach to the cylindrical body. The object has a cream patina with areas of grey pitting throughout and small signs of wear. Dimensions: Length 34.2, Diameter 16.5mm, Weight 51.13g
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-91063A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Salford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead weight, c.AD 1000-1700. This weight is circular in plan and D-shaped in section, with a flat base and no signs of decoration or inscriptions. There is a small central dimple on the flat face of the object. Due to a lack of decoration, it is difficult to determine the original purpose of the weight. Dimensions: Diameter 15.1mm, Thickness 7.5mm, Weight, 11.13g.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-90FD43
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Salford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval cast lead weight, c.AD 1000-1700. This weight is circular in plan and D-shaped in section, with a flat base and no signs of decoration or inscriptions. There is a small central dimple on the flat face of the object. Due to a lack of decoration, it is difficult to determine the original purpose of the weight. Dimensions: Diameter 13.4mm, Thickness 11.1mm, Weight, 14.15g.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 30th January 2024
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