Wirral's Hidden History Revealed
Post Medieval – Finger Ring
Finds from Wirral LVPL-27F72B – POST MEDIEVAL finger ring Portable Antiquities Scheme Statement An incomplete copper alloy finger ring of probably late medieval to post medieval date (c.AD 1400-1700) The object is cast in one piece and has a roped design on the outer edge. The interior of the band is flat and undecorated. The band is thickest at the apex and…
Medieval – Arrowhead
Finds from Wirral LVPL-18B0A6 – MEDIEVAL arrowhead A very interesting find Arrowhead from AD800-1100. Portable Antiquities scheme statement: A complete iron tanged arrowhead dating to the medieval period (c.AD 800-1100) See Jessop (1996: 193-5) type T2. The arrowhead has a small leaf-shaped blade with prominent shoulders and has a lentoid cross section. The blade is largely complete with only a small portion…
Early Medieval – Strap End
Finds from Wirral EARLY MEDIEVAL strap end Look into the eyes of one of our finds dated AD800-1100. Portable Antiquities Scheme Statement A mostly complete copper alloy early medieval zoomorphic strap end dating to c.AD 800-1100. Thomas class B4d.The plate is narrow, with concave sides and sub rectangular cross section. The terminal is lozenge shaped and moulded into a stylised animal…