All finds recorded in the Parliamentary constituency of Chorley - Page: 1

Finds within constituency of Chorley

A complete list of all finds recorded
Image	Object Type	Find number	Broadperiod	County	Actions
	Token	LVPL-5AEC72	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
A cast lead uni-face token dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The object is sub-circular in plan and has a raised circumferential border. The object is decorated with a seven-pointed star. It has a light white patina.
	Finger ring	LVPL-7CE703	Post medieval	Greater Manchester	xml \| csv json
Cast copper alloy finger ring dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The outer face of the hoop is decorated with a repeated foliate design. The object has a pitted golden patina and measures 21.85mm in diameter. It can be dated from th...
	Finger ring	LANCUM-CE9AE3	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Copper alloy finger-ring; a decade ring or rosary ring, probably dating from the 16th or 17th century AD. The bezel of the ring is engraved with the letters IHS ( a Greek abbreviation for Jesus), a cross and three arrow shapes which represent the three nails in Jesus's hands and feet.The ring is ...
	Mount	LANCUM-61F133	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
*This description is pending confirmation by James Robinson, Medieval Curator at the British Museum* Unusual and beautifully cast religious icon made of silver which is probably a pilgrims mount dating to the early 16th century AD. Found in the vicinity of Preston. It bears an uncanny resembl...
	Spur	LANCUM-12D0B6	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
A cast copper alloy spur rowel of probable medieval-early post medieval date (13th-17th century). The rowel has got twelve points, all now broken off with rounded edges. Dimensions: diameter: 28mm, weight: 8g. See record SUR-CD23A8 for a similair spur rowel with some points still intact.
	Weight	LANCUM-043A67	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The weight is circular and biconical with a central perforation and decorated with radiating lines. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 28g.
	Weight	LANCUM-EEBD92	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
A cast lead weight of Post-Medieval date, probably 16th-17th century. The upper face has a raised rim and the Roman numerals IIII stamped into it. It is thought this is meant to indicate 4 ounces and its weight would support this. The weight is marked with a 12-spoke sun above and below the IIII ...
	Weight	LANCUM-0FF315	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Cast lead-alloy artefact resembling a cockle shell, possibly dating from the late post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. ca. 1700-1900. The artefact is heavy and looks very similar to sword or dagger pommels of the same period with a pyramidal shaped perforation through its entire length. The...
	Seal	LANCUM-92F861	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
A Post-Medieval incomplete cast lead cloth seal, perhaps issued during the reign of Queen Anne. This disc features an engraved eagle on both sides and appears to have been made in Hull. As Egan (1994, 60) states, the relief designs on these alnage seals are characterised by fine detail resulting ...
	Weight	LANCUM-ABDD14	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
A cast lead weight or possibly a seal, probably of Post Medieval date from the 17th–19th century AD. The circular disc has a possible privy mark in the centre of one face. The reverse has a privy mark with a beaded border and looks like it originally had a lettering in it now illegible. A privy...
	Seal	LANCUM-87E100	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Lead-alloy bag or sack seal with London shield, dating from the post-medieval period, probably from around AD 1661. The seal is a four-part seal which was folded over and sealed. It was composed of two square central panels, a circle on one side and a circular panel with intregral knop/rivet on t...
	Clothing fastening	LANCUM-87C592	Modern	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Cu-alloy hollow light-weight dress- or cloak-fastener in the shape of a lion's head dating from the early modern period, i.e. 1800-1900. The lion's head is hollow on the back and displays three small loops which were probably used to attach it to the cloak. Another moulded loop or similar is miss...
	Coin	LANCUM-F6C140	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Silver penny of Edward III, extremely worn. No further sub-classification possible.
	Coin	LANCUM-F6A914	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Silver penny of Edward I dating from c. AD1301-1310, Class 10cf5.North 1043/1; Crown 5; thick initial cross, dexter ornament inclined to left and dexter fleur broken/missing.
	Stamp	LANCUM-F68765	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Small cast cu-alloy stamp, probably dating from the late medieval or post-medieval period, ie. c. AD1500-1800. The body of the stamp is solid cast and of roughly tubular shape with an octagonal cross-section (probably for better grip). Both ends are oval/circular and display one moulded letter: a...
	Buckle	LANCUM-F65322	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
D-shaped cast cu-alloy buckle frame dating from the late medieval or early post-medieval period, ie. c. 1500-1700. The frame is roughly D-/oval shaped and complete except for the pin. The frame is slightly domed on the obverse and flat on the reverse. It is undecorated and the only indentation is...
	Knife	LANCUM-F62A84	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Lead-alloy object, possibly a knife guard, dating from the late post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. AD1600-1800. The object is of oblong shape with one long side being a flat oval and the other slightly tapered. There is a long triangular-shaped slit through almost the entire length of ...
	Token	LANCUM-F61076	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Small circular lead-alloy token dating from the late post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. 1700-1900. the obverse displays a roughly moulded five-petalled flower while the reverse shows an eye- or tear-shaped pattern. The token is very worn.
	Token	LANCUM-F5D933	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Circular lead token dating from the late post-medieval or early modern period, c. 1700-1900. The reverse is plain and the obverse is decorated with a six petalled flower and dots between the petals. The disc is perforated in the centre, possibly for suspension.
	Weight	LANCUM-F5B931	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Circular flat-cylindrical lead-alloy weight dating from the late post-medieval or early modern period, c. AD1600-1800. It may have possibly been a home-made lead weight stamped 'II' on the reverse. There are remains of an iron hook or loop in the centre of the obverse, probably for suspension.
	Key (locking)	LANCUM-0324A4	Medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
An complete cast copper alloy medieval rotary key dating from c. 1200-1500. The hollow circular shank terminates in a small quatrefoil- or clover-shaped bow. The shank has flattened ridge at the open end of the shank and another at the slot end. The symmetrical rectangular bit has two thin channe...
	Brooch	LANCUM-F1B9A4	Roman	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Large cast cu-alloy crossbow brooch dating from the 3rd/4th century AD. The brooch is complete with spring and pin still intact and in working order. It is a large and heavy casting, onion-shaped head studs still in place. They seem to have been cast in one with the body of the brooch; none of th...
	Brooch	LANCUM-F1B9A4	Roman	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Large cast cu-alloy crossbow brooch dating from the 3rd/4th century AD. The brooch is complete with spring and pin still intact and in working order. It is a large and heavy casting, onion-shaped head studs still in place. They seem to have been cast in one with the body of the brooch; none of th...
	Cannon ball	LANCUM-F3CD10	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Cast iron cannon ball dating from the 17th century. Dimensions are approximately 410grams and 47mm in diameter.Unfortunately, there is no image available for this find.
	Cannon ball	LANCUM-F3A9A7	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Cast iron cannon ball dating from the 17th century.No image of find available.
	Finger ring	LANCUM-C8F8D5	Post medieval	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
simple cast cu-alloy finger ring decorated with floral motif, possibly a snow drop(?).Shortly after this ring was recorded two more were submitted for recording - adorned with exactly the same simple decoration (found at Aintree racecourse, Liverpool, and Halton, Lancs.). This may suggest that th...
	Axehead	LANCUM-61CFB7	Neolithic	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Late Neolithic stone axehead of Langdale Type, finished and polished. It has a curved cutting edge and slightly tapering sides to a thin, broad butt which shows some damage (cracks and dents) on the smooth, polished surface, resembling a cracked egg shell. The axe was made from dark/light grey/be...
	Axehead	LANCUM-61CFB7	Neolithic	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Late Neolithic stone axehead of Langdale Type, finished and polished. It has a curved cutting edge and slightly tapering sides to a thin, broad butt which shows some damage (cracks and dents) on the smooth, polished surface, resembling a cracked egg shell. The axe was made from dark/light grey/be...
	Axehead	LANCUM-61CFB7	Neolithic	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Late Neolithic stone axehead of Langdale Type, finished and polished. It has a curved cutting edge and slightly tapering sides to a thin, broad butt which shows some damage (cracks and dents) on the smooth, polished surface, resembling a cracked egg shell. The axe was made from dark/light grey/be...
	Vessel	LANCUM-2CC2C7	Roman	Lancashire	xml \| csv json
Rim fragment of a Hartshill-Mancetter mortarium (mixing bowl), dating from the late 2nd century AD. The fragment is very worn, but the outline is clear and it is easily recognisable as a mortarium fragment with prominent grit fragments on the inside surface and its broad, characteristic rim.