Record ID: LANCUM-BBD083
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative Polden Hill (flat wing ends type, Western Group), cf. Mackreth 2011, 5.a1.Plate 49. There is triangular openwork at the catchplate end of the bow. The catchplate has three decorative equidistant line ridges on the reverse. At the foot there is a small semi circular knop projecting upwards from the bow. The bow is arched and comes to a tapered point at the catchplate. At the head of the bow there is a raised portion of ribbed decoration. It is typical fibula form at the wings. The hinged pin is in tact and attached to the bow via the lugs w…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-BBA555
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Whole cast copper alloy lozenge shaped seal box with a hinged lid. Late 1st-Mid 2nd century Roman in date. There is incomplete enamel inlaid on the lid within a recurring lozenge pattern (totalling 16 cells). There are projecting rounded knops at the side angle points of the lozenge with grooves underneath them and at the bottom there is a lozenge shaped knop. The box does not open as the hinged area has rusted suggesting the presence of an iron securing pin. The reverse demonstrates four holes for attachment purposes. There is nothing inside the box. Uneven patina is present on th…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-A5AD22
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting waste. Irregularly shaped. This is a waste product of a manufacturing process although date cannot be determined. Covered in green patina and shows evidence of iron content due to red-orange rust.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2006
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-A57766
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting waste suffering from bronze disease. Waste product from manufacturing process.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2006
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-EC7533
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Worked granite rotary quern stone. Only the top half remains. The central perforation is still in good condition although does show signs of wear. The underside of this half has a chipped edge and there is a ridge to indicate the location of the quern handle.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-DB6D82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Edward IV (Irish 1461-83)
Created on: Monday 12th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9C0B14
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy harness stud with a centrally securing rivet. The metal is cast to form a pattern of concentric circles on the obverse and on the reverse there is a central rivet. Dated to the 18th-19th centuries.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9C0631
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown rim sherd of a Roman mortarium. The fabric is orange with a pink core. There is no evidence of a potter's stamp on this piece or any other decoration. There is however evidence of faulty firing seen from the black tinged fabric on the interior face. Probably dates to the second century.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
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Record ID: LANCUM-9C0167
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Wheel thrown rim sherd of a mortarium. The fabric is white-cream with quartz and red-brown and black angular grit inclusions. The sherd demonstrates a hooked flange and a rim on the interior face. There is no decoration or evidence of a potter's stamp. This sherd derives from a mortarium made in the Mancetter / Hartshill factory in Warwickshire and is probably second century in date.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2015
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BF962
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown rim sherd of a Roman mortarium. It has a hooked flange and a rim on its interior face. There is no decoration or potter's stamp visible. The fabric is cream-white and has large angular red-brown and black grit inclusions. This sherd derives from a mortarium produced in the Hartshill/Mancetter factory in Warwickshire and is probably second century in date.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BF383
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large wheel thrown rim/pouring lip sherd of a Roman mortarium. The fabric is a orange-brown and has occasional brown and grey grit inclusions. It has a rolled flange and a beaded rim on the interior face. Probably produced in the Rossington Bridge factory near Doncaster, Yorkshire and dates to the second century. Reference: http://www.potsherd.uklinux.net/atlas/Ware/RBMO
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BEEC6
Object type: MORTARIUM
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown rim/pouring lip sherd of a Roman mortarium. There is a potter's stamp on this sherd but it is very worn and therefore illegible. The fabric is cream-white with red-brown and black angular grit inclusions. This sherd derives from the Hartshill/Mancetter factory in Warwickshire and dates to the second century.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BEA23
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown body sherd of a large Roman vessel. The fabric is red-orange and there are fine grey grit and mica inclusions. There is 1% large brown grits also included. Formed part of a very large storage vessel.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BE522
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown rim sherd of a large Roman vessel. The fabric is pink-orange with 30% fine grey grit inclusions. The outer face demonstrates two parallel line grooves as decoration. The outer face is heavily weathered but the inner face retains a surface dusting of mica. Formed part of a large bowl.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BDDB4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hand made rim sherd of a Roman coarse ware vessel. The fabric is pink-orange and there is 10% large grey grit and 5% mica inclusions. Formed part of a cooking vessel.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BD881
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown rim sherd of a Roman vessel. The sherd is broken through its middle and is very worn. The fabric is red-orange and there are few medium grey grit inclusions. There is no decoration or slip. Probably formed part of the rim of a storage jar.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BD397
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four wheel thrown body sherds from the same or similar Roman vessel. The fabric has a light grey appearance on the inner face and a pink-orange appearance on the outer face as a product of the firing process. There are fine grey grit, sand and mica inclusions with the occasional medium sized angular grey grit and quartz. Top left sherd: Length:52mm, Width:12mm, Thickness:4mm Weight:4.65g Top right sherd: Length:43mm, Width:26mm, Thickness:6mm Weight:7.86g Bottom left sherd: Length:45mm, Width:32mm, Thickness:4mm Weight:10.83g Bottom right sherd: Length:29mm, Width:27mm, T…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BCE77
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
10 wheel thrown sherds form the same or similar Roman vessel. The fabric is red-orange with 5% medium sized angular grey and brown grit and mica inclusions and it has a sandy texture. Top left sherd: Length:36mm, Width:17mm, Thickness:3mm, Weight:3.34g Middle left sherd: Length:88mm, Width:37mm, Thickness:4mm, Weight:19.4g Bottom left sherd: Length:53mm, Width:36mm, Thickness:4mm, Weight:8.12g Top centre sherd: Length:88mm, Width:56mm, Thickness:3.5mm, Weight:22.74g Middle centre sherd: Length:57mm, Width:42mm, Thickness:3.5mm, Weight:8.76g Bottom centre sherd: Length:…
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BC824
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown sherd of a Roman coarse ware vessel. The fabric is orange and there are 30% fine grey grit, medium angular grit and mica inclusions. There is no decoration on this sherd. Probably formed part of a storage jar.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-9BC2A5
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wheel thrown body sherd of a Roman vessel. The fabric is pink-orange with sand and 1% medium angular grey grit inclusions. There is no decoration on this piece. The shape of the sherd suggsts that it may derive from the neck of narrow-mouthed jar.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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