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Record ID: LANCUM-903B6E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval to Post Medieval cast Lead alloy sub-circular uniface token of Powell Type 14. It is decorated with a cross and pellets on one face wth a pellet in the intersection of the cross and the other side is undecorated. Tokens had a wide variety of uses and were easy to manufacture; they are therefore difficult to date precisely outside of archaeological contexts; those with this design are generally thought to be Medieval in date, c.1250-1800 AD. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 11.74g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-9026E5
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast lead pilgrim's ampulla, probably dating to c. AD 1350-1530.The hollow flask-shaped ampulla is of Spencer's type 2, with a simple rounded bowl and parallel sided neck. Sub-triangular suspension loops project from either side at the juncture of the bowl and neck; these are now broken. The ampulla is inscribed with 112 or 118. The length is 46mm, the width is 30mm and the weight 32.54g. Although in use from the late 12th century, the majority of the robust ampulla to survive in England are those of the later Medieval period, probably dating to c. AD 1350-1530 (Spencer 199…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-901915
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval undecorated lead alloy vessel or container, dating from c. AD 1400 - 1600. The vessel is D-shaped in section; being rounded at the front and flat at the back. The vessel is open at the top, and the sides taper towards the closed end. There are no attachment holes or rivets visible, suggesting that the vessel stood on its own rather than being attached to a wall. Similar examples of this object have often been referred to as bird feeders or holy water holders. See IOW-9AEDE6 for a similar example; and for 'alternative suggestions including: dice shakers…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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This findspot is known as 'near Mellor', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-109A81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval cast copper alloy personal 'tall handle' seal matrix with a handle that is hexagonal in cross section and a die that is circular in plan. The die is slightly damaged around the perimeter and is 34mm in diameter. The central motif of the seal is a lamb and flag (the Agnus Dei or Lamb of God); the lamb is front facing with its head looking back over its shoulder at the flag which is in the top middle section surrounded by lettering: Seal of William possibly De Houdris legend *S WILDEHVODRIS*. The seal matrix is a dark-brown/black colour. The diameter is 23mm. The length …
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-1080A1
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring probably dating to the medieval period 1200 to 1600AD. The object is circular in plan and hexagonal in cross-section. The ring varies in thickness where the object has worn probably due to wearing against another connection. It has a mid-green patina. Plain rings of such proportions have often been suggested to be Medieval or Post-Medieval harness rings (Geake 2001, 74), though they are typically un-diagnostic. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 3.64g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-106F81
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to early post medieval cast lead alloy, or lead, perforated circular weight or spindle whorl, biconical with a different decorative pattern on each face. The weight has a circular perforation through the centre. It has an external diameter of 27mm, and the central perforation has a maximum diameter of 10mm. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 21.54g.
In the "Finds Recording Guide", Geake (2001, p66) points out that: "The function of lead weights would have varied, from spindle-whorls to fishing weights to trade weights." She adds that spindle whorls should ideally be cir…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-1060AB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy circular weight probably homemade and Medieval to Post-medieval dating 1400 - 1800AD. The diameter is 50mm and the weight 2.48g.
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-E84988
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I class 10cf2a minted at London and dating to 1306-07AD. +EDWARANGL[DNShYB] is the ob legend and CIVI/TAS/LON/DON is the rev. The diameter is 17mm and the weight 1.32g.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-7B7DAD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A medieval gold 'stirrup' finger ring with green gem stone setting dating from the mid 12th to 15th century AD. Description: The ring rises from the shoulders into a pointed bezel that is triangular in plan and the hoop has a keeled cross-section. flat on the inner surface. The bezel is set with a strongly coloured and semi-transparent green irregularly shaped gem stone probably an emerald but could be glass. Around half of the rim of the bezel is a cast raised decoration of two parallel lines between which are a line of dots. Flanking the setting, the tapering shoulders …
Created on: Wednesday 6th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-68367C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast conical lead weight with a hole probably Medieval to Post-medieval, 1400-1700. The length is 17mm, the width is 22mm and the weight 23.22g.
Weights such as this have been used from Roman through to post-medieval times. Numerous weight-related functions are likely for objects such as this, for example, steelyard weights, standing weights, net weights or fishing weights.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-682372
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast conical lead weight with a hole probably Medieval to Post-medieval, 1400-1700. The length is 33mm, the width is 28mm thickness and the weight 111.62g.
Weights such as this have been used from Roman through to post-medieval times. Numerous weight-related functions are likely for objects such as this, for example, steelyard weights, standing weights, net weights or fishing weights.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 5th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-564B18
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight of probable medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1600. The weight is broadly barrel shaped and is comprised of a rolled sheet of metal which results in an aperture throughout its interior. There is a brown-grey patina on the surface. It is likely that this was a net or line weight. Rolled lead can also be curse tablets but this cannot currently be verified for this object. The length is 40mm, the width is 10mm and the weight 26.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-564215
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval date, c.AD 1300 - 1600. The weight is conical with a flat top and base and was likely formed by pouring molten lead into a thimble casing then allowing it to cool.
Although this object has been described as a weight, it may also be a gaming piece. The length is 27mm, the width is 12mm.
Thimbles have been in common use in England from the 14th century onwards and Geoff Egan (2010, p.265) states that no medieval thimble indisputably dating from before the 14th century has been found in England.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-5608A8
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron 'Axehead of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1000-1550). The object appears to be hand forged and is sub-rectangular with a wedge shaped, downward projecting blade broken off before the socket. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section especially towards the lower half; forming a wide even cutting edge. The metal surface has laminated and no surface marks or stamps can be seen, these may be lost through corrosion. The metal is a deep orange in colour with a pitted and corroded patina. The length is 80mm, the width is 70mm thickness and the weight 150.9…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-5487EE
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy clasp dating to the Medieval period 1400 to 1500AD. The buckle is composite buckle with a D-shaped frame drilled for a separate pin bar, and an integral folded sheet copper alloy plate. The copper alloy pin bar was inserted into the frame through two holes at the open end of the frame and then the ends were hammered into place. The pin is now missing but would have been made of copper alloy wire. The length is 26mm, the width is 11mm and the weight 3.09g.
Egan & Pritchard (2002) illustrate a similar D-shaped buckle frame with a separate bar and plate on pa…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th June 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-53DF0A
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object, probably a leather working palm guard. It is tear-drop shaped, and has one flat face, with a convex reverse. The surface is smooth, with a pale buff to green patina.
Similar objects have been identified as Roman escutcheon filling; however, the smooth surface suggests this is more likely to be a palm-guard of medieval to post medieval date.
The length is 58mm, the width is 37mm and the weight 163.23g.
Similar objects on this database include; BERK-4BFFEB, KENT-A90908, BERK-7BC1A2
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-538219
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Medieval to Post Medieval, cast lead alloy or lead, weights. Probably spindle whorls or net weights. Weight 1 - decorated with raised rays and pellets on both faces and is 31mm in diameter possibly 12th to 14th century AD. Weight 2 - undecorated and the diameter is 24mm probably 16th century AD.
In the "Finds Recording Guide", Geake (2001, p66) points out that: "The function of lead weights would have varied, from spindle-whorls to fishing weights to trade weights." She adds that spindle whorls should ideally be circular and must have a central perforation (ibid.). It is poss…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-2D56B4
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ring probably dating to the medieval period 1200 to 1600AD. The object is circular in plan and hexagonal in cross-section. The ring varies in thickness where the object has worn probably due to wearing against another connection. It has a mid-green patina. Plain rings of such proportions have often been suggested to be Medieval or Post-Medieval harness rings (Geake 2001, 74), though they are typically un-diagnostic. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 3.38g.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-F37FEA
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large portion of a Medieval copper-alloy adjustable candle holder missing the receptacle for the candle and most of the pointed support. The folded plate is undecorated and there is a separate thin sheet leaf within. Wise (2002) suggests a later 14th or 15th century date for these objects.The length is 37mm, the width is 11mm and the weight 6.78g.
Similar to figure 899 in Read. B. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity: A Catalogue of Small finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom. Volume 1. Portcullis. 2001.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-F36C4F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A silver penny of Alexander III of Scotland (1249-86), second coinage, type B2/M mule with hair type d (Spink S5052) dating to c.1280-92. A six-pointed mullet is in each quarter giving a total of 24 points. Ref: Spink 2015, pg 19.
[+]AL[EX]ANDE[R]DE[IGRACIA] is the ob legend and [R]EX/SCO/TO[R/VM+] is the rev.The diameter is 19mm and the weight 1.11g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th October 2020
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