Record ID: LANCUM-CB67FF
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly medieval or post-medieval 1400 to 1700AD copper alloy spoon with a fragment of the bowl remaining and tapering rectangular stem which flattens in profile at the shoulders (just above the bowl). It has a plain stump end. The length is 58mm, the width is 21mm and the weight 14.64g. Brian Read, in Metal Artefacts of Antiquity Vol 1 p91 no709 suggests it may be 15th century or 18th century
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB6387
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper-alloy medieval casket key consisting of the middle section of the shank (broken at both ends) and an intact simple bit, c. 1100 - 1500 AD. The bit end of the shaft is hollow. The key has a dark green patina due to corrosion of the copper-alloy. The length is 68mm, the width is 20mm and the weight 16.75g. There are a number of complete examples of similar keys on the database, including: YORYM - 59AA8A and LVPL - 70A078, the latter of which has been dated to the 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB2EDE
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and slightly twisted medieval lead ampulla, dating to the period AD 1350-1530. It is incomplete insofar as the very top of the ampulla appears to have broken off unevenly on one side. There are two suspension loops either to hang around the neck or on the wall of a building. From the neck extends the main body of the ampulla, which is bulbous and D-shaped. The front face of the body has incised escalloped decoration, which encompasses almost all of the D-shaped body. There is no discernible decoration on the back of the ampulla, which has a slightly concave body and min…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB1610
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Henry V Class G minted at York, date is c.1420-22AD. The diameter is 17mm and the weight 0.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB08A3
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle with integral probably composite plate dating 1250 to 1450AD. The plate with one rivet showing is intact as is the pin. The length is 37mm, the width is 16mm and the weight 4.90g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd August 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C94283
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl or weight probably dating from c1100 to 1500 AD. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both faces have been decorated with raised decoration of a series of lines and pellets. The central perforation has an approximate internal diameter of 9mm. The diameter is 30mm and the weight 26.70g Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, however lead alloy spindle whorls of this type are normally attributed to the medieval p…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-B89BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver cut farthing of Henry III class 5 minted by Nicole dating to 1252-72AD. The length is 12mm, the width is 9mm and the weight 0.28g.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-39B4B3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval (14th-16thcentury) button: The copper alloy button head is biconvex, and is undecorated. Protruding from the back of the head there is a trace of an integral lug which has a trace of the perforation. The surface of the button has traces of a dark brown well-developed patina otherwise the surface is abraded. The diameter across the head is 12mm and it weighs 24.35g. Another similar shaped button in Egan and Pritchard (2002), No. 1404 is thought to be dated to the 13th to late 15th centuries. Other examples are illustrated in Egan (2005), for example 207 to …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-34FEDC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1350-1650). The object is a spectacle buckle is of a double loop oval form with decorated bevelled edges and a narrowed strap bar, the pin is missing. The metal is a mid-brown in colour with pitted patina. Whitehead, P 53, No 294 The length is 38mm, the width is 33mm and the weight 5.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-252BE2
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy harness ring. Cast ring of originally facetted section, now smoothed and locally thinned by markedly differential wear within its band. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 1.37g.
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-25277E
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy harness ring. Cast ring of originally facetted section, now smoothed and locally thinned by markedly differential wear within its band. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500. The diameter is 17mm and the weight 0.69g. .
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-252261
Object type: RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy harness ring. Cast ring of originally facetted section, now smoothed and locally thinned by markedly differential wear within its band. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1500. The diameter is 26mm and the weight 2.25g. .
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-211EEA
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval gold 'stirrup' finger ring with red 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 slender 'D' shaped hoop, flat on the inner surface. The bezel is set with a strongly coloured and semi-transparent red irregularly shaped gem stone probably a garnet but possibly a sapphire. The ring is in good condition. The ring may have been a guard ring to accompany another ring with setting. Measurements: The length is 23mm, the width is 20mm thick and the weight 1.47g…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-A65955
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy shield shaped horse harness pendant of medieval date (AD 1300-1500). The object has a projecting tapered and perforated spur for suspension. The pendant is worn and the decoration is difficult to discern. It could be a stylised animal or floriated design. There appears to be traces of yellow and black enamel. The upper edge of the object has a projecting, integral suspension loop. The reverse of the object is undecorated. The metal is light green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. The length is 36mm, the width is 23mm.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-A61BD8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Stephen I a rare variant. Recorded by Dr Martin Allen at the Fitzswilliam museum on the EMC database as EMC 2017-0216. Dr Allen states that 'there are only 11 known coins from that die, and it is the first to be recorded on the EMC database. It's a Durham mint, north east variant, moneyer Fobund. A coin from that die is in the British Museum, BMC 252. The diameter is 19mm
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-9ED311
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and conical with a central sub-circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 3.4mm. Each face is undecorated. The object has a rough mid-white patina. Dimensions: 19mm in diameter, 26.12g Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-9ECCF8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl or weight probably dating from c1100 to 1500 AD. The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both faces have been decorated with raised decoration. One face is decorated with a series of lines of rays that run from the perforation to the rim. The other face is decorated with two roughly concentric bands of raised pellets. The central perforation has an approximate internal diameter of 11mm. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period …
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-E99AB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 to AD 1500. The spindle whorl is sub-circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with a series of heart and cross shapes. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has an internal diameter of 9 mm. The diameter is 28mm and the weight 26.70g. Spindle whorls, as an artefact type, can be hard to date accurately as they remained in use for a long period of time, but lead spind…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 14th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-D3223B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward II class 14 minted at London dating to 1317/18-c.1319AD. +EDW[ARRA]NGLDNShYB is the ob legend and CIVI/[TA]S/LON/DON is the rev. The diameter is 20mm and the weight is 1.33g..
Created on: Monday 4th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-9CE043
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TAn incomplete cast copper alloy oval, lipped and notched frame buckle dating to c AD1350 - 1450. It would originally have had a composite plate. The pin, the forks of the spacers and the plates are missing, leaving the stub of the spacer attached to the back of the frame. See Whitehead 2003 p36 no 213. The frame is D shape in cross section, bevelled on the inside under edge. The length is 24mm, the width is 19mm and the weight 2.21g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
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