Record ID: LANCUM-5ED37B
Object type: CHAFING DISH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy chafing dish handle. The handle is a voided T in shape. It would have been attached to the chafing dish by a short lug. There would have been another handle on the opposite side of the dish. Suggested date range c1500 to c1700 AD. Length 64mm, width 50mm, weight 29.46g. Similar examples on the database include YORYM-1721CB, LANCUM-836D15, & WMID-427F61.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5282EF
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy pan weight. The weight is circular in plan, The lower face is plain. The upper face has a raised circumferal ridge. The weight appears to have been made in imitation of officialy stamped trade weights. Suggested date range c1600 to c1900 AD Height 6mm, diameter 16mm, weight 106.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-05F929
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy mount, probably a furniture fitting, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1700-1900). The zoomorphic mount depicts a bird stood on a plinth. The plinth is oval shaped in plan and concave on its edges. The birds legs and tail project from the plinth. The body is slender and the wings are kept close to the body which leads to the forward pointing head. Dimensions: Length 29.6mm, Width 20.7mm, Thickness 1.1mm, Weight 19.61g Similar examples on the database include: BH-3F0CD7, NLM-C640C3, WMID-6FF204 and DENO-A83712.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-055C89
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead pan weight, circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile, incised with the Roman numeral IIII. The face and reverse have a slightly raised lip around the circumference. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter 36.4mm, Thickness 11.9mm, Weight 104.90g Biggs & Withers (2000) illustrate a similar but lighter lead weight with the Roman numerals 'II' neatly incised and a raised edge on page 16, no.3, which is dated from the Roman period to the 16th century, as they are difficult to date. Similar examples on the database include:  LVPL…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0526EC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead pan weight, circular in plan and sub-rectangular in profile, incised with the Roman numeral II. The face and reverse have a slightly raised lip around the circumference. The reverse is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter 28.9mm, Thickness 8.8mm, Weight 49.35g Biggs & Withers (2000) illustrate a similar but lighter lead weight with the Roman numerals 'II' neatly incised and a raised edge on page 16, no.3, which is dated from the Roman period to the 16th century, as they are difficult to date. Similar examples on the database include:  LVPL-26C…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-044118
Object type: INKWELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead inkwell of post medieval date (c.AD 1600-1800). The box-shaped inkwell is rectangular in both plan and section. The sides and base are all closed, and the upper surface has a sub oval hole that is lightly recessed before riding to a lip. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Length 51.1mm, Width 41.0mm, Thickness 23.2, Weight 295.53g Similar examples on the database include: GAT-1FE5D1, NLM-E9A3F0, NCL-3D99F5.
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1D2ED9
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy token. The token is circular and on one face has a stylised depiction of a dog or horse. The reverse face is blank. Parallels on the database include SUR-8E0177 (bi-facial) and SUSS-D332ED (unifacial). The object has creamy patina Dimensions: Diameter 26.07mm maximum and 2.52mm thick, it weighs 7.32g
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pleasington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-53CCA2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to ealry Post Medieval ceramic vessel body sherd. The variably fired brown/red to grey, well sorted, gritty fabric can be scratched with a thumbnail. There are many voids and inclusions under 1mm. Probable remains of internal and external pale grey slip. Suggested date range c1250 to c1600 AD. Length 37mm, width 21mm, thickness 5mm, weight 6.07g
Created on: Thursday 9th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B87884
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval modified Post Medieval groat (4 pence) of William IV (1836-1837) or Victoria (1838-1855), probably for use as a toy or someone amusing themselves. It has been overstruck by having the reverse of a Roman coin hammered into both sides. Suggested dated range for the modification c1855 to c1940 AD. Diameter 17mm, weight 1.56g.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9BA3EA
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early to Mid Bronze Age dark brown flint thumbnail scraper from a secondary flake. There is a small area of cortex retained at the proximal end. Abrupt retouch to almost the entire working edge. Dates to between c2350 and c1000 BC. Length 24mm, width 21mm, weight 4.00g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9B9981
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Neolithic to Bronze Age chert scraper and two possible burins on a tertiary flake. Semi-abrupt sub-parallel retouch to the longest edge to form the scraping edge. At the ends of the working edges there are small angled removals that appear intentional. These result in what appear to be burins or gouges on the respective corners. There are removals to the ventral and dorsal faces that allow the tool to be held more comfortably. Suggested date range c4000 to c1000 AD. Length 29mm, width 20mm, weight 4.16g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bolton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9B690D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable Roman copper alloy casting waste with the probable imprint of a human thumb or finger. The surface of the depression has myriad small peaks consistent with a digit being put on and lifted off the metal before it fully cooled. Suggested date based on patina and colour in relation to other copper alloy artefacts from the area is c43 to c410 AD, though it could well be earlier or later. Length 55mm, width 25mm, thickness 4mm, weight 36.47g.
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2022
Last updated: Saturday 21st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B451D9
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, probably for a shoe or pair of breeches. It is curved in profile, sub-rectangular in plan, undecorated, and the frame has been drilled to fit a separate strap bar. This strap bar or spindle and the pin are absent There are remnants of corroded iron, probably from the pin, adhering to one of the outer edges. The buckle shares similarities with Whitehead's No 661. Dates from c1690 to c1720 AD. The length is 38mm, width 30mm, thickness 4mm, and the weight is 7.49g.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B44E45
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, possibly for a stock or garter. It is sub-rectangular in plan, The frame has been drilled to accept an iron spindle. The buckle frame shares similarities with Whitehead's No 720 and 732, and the pin/chape XIV and XIX. Dates from c1720 to c1800 AD. The length is 39mm, width 26mm, thickness 4mm, and the weight is 7.05g.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B44A15
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy buckle, possibly for a boot or garter. It is rectangular in plan, flat in profile, and has a separate spindle with two integral pins. It shares similarities with Whitehead's No 732 and tongue XVIII. Dates from c1720 to c1800 AD. Tongue/spindle and pins - length is 29mm, width 12mm, thickness 1mm, and the weight is 0.44g. Frame - length is 32mm, width 22mm, thickness 1.5mm, and the weight is 1.29g. Overall length is 32mm, width 22mm, thickness 1.5mm, and the weight is 1.73g.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B4309A
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy biconvex button. It has a domed outer face and is circular in plan. Most of the rear and the attachment loop are absent. The outer face is decorated with an engraved central decoration consisting of a stylised flower within a circular border. The outer surface of the button has a white metal finish, probably silvering. It probably dates from between c1600 and c1750 AD. The diameter is 25mm, thickness 5mm, and the weight is 4.65.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C94386
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy suspended bell shaped weight. It would originally have some form of trapped loop in the perforation, probably of iron wire that has since rusted out or been lost. Probably dates to between c1540 and c1900 AD. The height is 33mm, diameter is 26mm, and the weight 84.0g.
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C93AD3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, probably a clack weight from a water pump. The iron nails were probably used to attach the weight to the leather flap valve that sealed the pump when not being used. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1920 AD, more likely earlier in the period due to the purity of the lead alloy and the type of nails used. The diameter is 46mm, and the weight 218g. Clack weights are part of a crude non-return valve from a simple water pump. When water was drawn up the pipe into the box with the spout, the clack lifted to let the water in and then fell back …
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C922CB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy weight, probably a clack weight from a water pump. The iron nails were probably used to attach the weight to the leather flap valve that sealed the pump when not being used. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1920 AD, more likely earlier in the period due to the purity of the lead alloy and the type of nails used. The diameter is 63mm, and the weight 444g. Clack weights are part of a crude non-return valve from a simple water pump. When water was drawn up the pipe into the box with the spout, the clack lifted to let the water in and then fell back …
Created on: Sunday 17th October 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F7196A
Object type: ARMLET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2020 T975 Description A mostly complete, but in two pieces, gold armlet dating to the early Bronze Age (c.2100 – 1900 BC). It is decorated with embossed ribs and belongs to the embossed goldwork tradition (see Needham 2000a). The object is formed from a cylindrical band of sheet gold with no visible seams. In cross-section it has a corrugated appearance with eight bulbous embossed ribs, six decorating the body and two forming the rims. The ribs are evenly spaced with flat bands in between. The main body has four central ribs each swelling into lentoid-shaped bosse…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EDF827
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval letter opener or erasing knife in the form of a miniature parrying or fencing dagger. The double edged blade seems to be non ferrous alloy and has broken off at the hilt. At the break it is rectangular in section, while at the point the section is a pointed oval. There are two parallel lines running roughly halfway down the length of the blade from the hilt on either side. A rivet with a surrounding eight petaled flower motif secures the blade at the base of the hilt's handle. There is a rounded raised ridge circling the handle above the flower and two below it. The hilt…
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B3D7B8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post Medieval bell shaped lead or lead alloy suspended weight. At the apex of the 'bell' is the staining from the remains of the original trapped iron suspension loop. The sides below the apex have been chamfered and there is evidence, in the form of shallow depressions, that an attempt to create a perforation for a new suspension point was started. Dates to between c43 and c1750 AD. The height is 38mm, diameter is 23mm and the weight is 94.3g. Similar records on the database include WILT-EE98CC and SUSS-31E831.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2DF6F2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron leather worker's awl or possible stylus or rod, likely dating to the post medieval period or modern (1700-1900). The object is square in section and is pinched towards to end to taper to a rounded section. It has a flat flat and tip. The object has patches of red iron-oxide corrosion. The function and date of the object is unclear. A similar example on the PAS database has been identified as a leather worker's awl (NLM-5771E6), whereas similarly shaped objects have also been identified as a rod or stylus. The object is unlikely to have functioned as a stylus due its le…
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pleasington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2D6FC5
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead palm guard probably of post-medieval date (c.AD 1600 - AD 1900). The object is a roughly circular in shape and has a slight 'D' shaped cross section. The flat face of the object is heavily pitted whilst the curved underside is relatively smooth. The object is covered in a white to grey patina. Palm guards are believed to have been used to push a needle through a tough material. Leather workers' palm guards are discussed in an article in Gordon Bailey's 'Detector Finds 2', 1993, pages 64-5. Dating of these artefacts is very difficult; the earliest examples…
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pleasington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AC6997
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver cufflink. Its companion button and connecting link are both absent. It is octagonal in shape with a convex outer face and concave reverse. The outer face is decorated with an engraved linear border around the outer edge consisting of eight shallow inscribed arcs just inside each straight edge. The rest of the outer face is undecorated and there is no evidence suggesting it has ever been anything but blank There is a soldered on small sub-rectangular silver wire loop for the link attachment in the centre of the reverse. Dates to between c1725 and c1800 AD. The l…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AC02D3
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy furniture fitting, a drop handle, probably for a drawer or small door. It is more or less drop shaped in plan, with a basal knop and a collar at the top below the suspension loop. It was suspended by a flat trapezoid slotted lug at the top. Probably dates to between c1600 and c1900 AD. The length is 43mm, width 15mm, thickness 6mm, and the weight is 5.5g. Similar examples on the database include NLM-BA5D35, DENO-D26A6A, NLM-61FCE2 & IOW-EAC507
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-ABFA45
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern enamelled Robertson's 'Golliwog Golfer' badge. The pin and some enamel are absent. The style of the eyes, known as 'pop eyes', and the size and shape of the head mean this is version of the 'Golfer' is the one introduced in 1928. Production was suspended in 1939. The length is 33mm, width 16mm, thickness 5.5mm, and the weight is 3.85g. Another example on the database is LANCUM-935317
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-ABF3D9
Object type: DIE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy gaming die. The object, generally known as a 'tee-to-tum' die, is hexagonal in cross-section. One end is rounded and the opposite end is slightly domed. The rounded end terminates with a projecting rounded nipple and at the opposite end a circular shaft (diameter 5mm) projects for 13mm, the last 8mm being knurled and widest. The six sides (or faces) formed by the hexagonal shape are flat and bear instructions stamped into them. These inscriptions suggest that this particular tee-to-tum is from a golfing game. Dates to between c1900 and c1970 AD. The length is …
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Blackburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB2AC5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval hammered silver coin, a shilling of William III, dating from 1696 to 1701 AD. Diameter 25mm, and the weight 5.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB25C7
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy one piece livery button. The slightly concave outer face depicts a crest in the form of a mythical beast's head holding a quill vertically in its jaws. The rear retains the scar from the central sewing loop, now lost, and a raised inscription that is now too worn to be legible. The crest seems to be too specific to be a decorative generic one. It is probably an academic livery button but may be from a large, possibly aristocratic, household. Probably dates to between c1750 and c1901 AD. The diameter is 25mm, thickness 1.5mm, and the weight 4.05g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB21DC
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern tin alloy, possibly pewter or britannium, whistle. It is cylindrical in shape with a tapering end terminating with the stump of a broken off attachment loop. A raised transverse rib separates the dome of the whistle from the body and a thinner raised transverse rib separates the mouth-piece. Nest to this second rib is the semi-circular aperture which allows the sound to escape. There is a fixed reed inside and the whistle still produces a loud shrill note. The type was very widely used, especially by educational establishments and the police, at the end of the …
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB19F5
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern pressed copper alloy badge or mount. It is sub triangular in plan and and has a loop projecting downward from the centre of the bottom edge. It is gilded and decorated with the badge of the Preston Guild and Corparation, the lamb of God seated facing left and holding a pennanted cross on a staff, with PP in exergue below, and surrounded by foliate, probably acanthus, scrolling. The sides and top of the scrolling appear to have been reduced as a result of being cut down. The loop at the bottom is formed from part of a scroll that runs across the bottom of the ob…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Darwen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E0E191
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight of medieval or post-medieval date (c. 1300 - 1700 AD). The weight has been formed by pressing a coin into the surface of a circular disc of lead. Unfortunately, the impression is shallow and the surface of the object is worn, which means that the coin cannot be identified with any certainty. The size and indication of gothic lettering suggests that the coin will have been of late medieval to post-medieval date. The object has a white patina. It is 35.07mm in diameter and 8.06mm in thickness. The diameter of the coin is 28.15mm. The object weighs 61.24g.
Created on: Sunday 27th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-9DBF91
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead trial piece for a double-loop oval buckle of late medieval to post-medieval date (c.1450 - 1650 AD). The object is flat on the underside and has the outline of a decorative double-loop oval buckle on the front face. The buckle design curves in at the strap bar and the inner edges of the loops curve in at each end. Each end of the strap bar appears to have moulded decoration, executed as a pair of knobs flanking the strap bar. The object has a patchy white and brown patina. It is 24.8mm in length, 17.1mm in width and 6.5mm in thickness. It weighs 16.79g. See CAM-FCB578 for anot…
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 28th January 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-CA974C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post Medieval undecorated lead alloy vessel or container, dating from c. AD 1450 - 1700. 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 shake…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-AEE0B6
Object type: MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy probable musket buttplate dating 16th to 18th century AD. The plate is oval and depicts a face that appears to be anthropogenic. The length is 28mm and the width is 23mm. .
Created on: Wednesday 8th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-900F10
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy two piece button, sometimes known as tombac or dandy buttons. It is flat and circular in plan with a soldered shank on the back. The outer face is decorated with a machined pattern consisting of an outer stylised flower around a central stylised star, sunburst or flower. The back has a central loop for thread. The button has a remnant white metal coating, possibly a silver wash. It probably dates from between c1675 and c1800 AD. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 4.13g.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-561B06
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy unlooped palstave axe probably dating to the Middle Bronze Age palstave 1300 to 1150BC. The axe shares similarities with the Taunton metalwork assemblage and Hotham related to the palstaves of the Acton Park metalwork assemblage to which it bears some resemblance similar to Needham et al fig 140 (1985) and Read (1995: p.3 fig 9 ) Dated to 1200 BC. The axe is almost complete and is relatively long with a length of 150mm. The butt is slightly concave and has a width of 30mm. The flanges are flat, long in form in plan, straight and parallel as far as the stop but do not…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-6011C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling on William III dating to 1696-1701AD. GVLIELMVS [III DEI GRA] is the ob legend and [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX] is the rev legend. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 4.98g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C15769
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval cast lead alloy uniface trade weight. The upper face has a raised edge rim 5mm thick surrounding an impressed I I. There are no official stamps on the artefact. Difficult to date accurately but probably dates between c1600 and c1900 AD. The diameter is 28mm and the weight 54.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C14A79
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Post Medieval copper alloy vessel lid handle. The object is sub circular in plan and decorated on one face. The decorated face would have been the upper part of a knop handle. The decoration consists of a raised stylised sun or star burst. On the other face is a central raised circular nub, probably the stub of the stem that would be necessary to attach the handle to the lid. Probably dates to between c1750 and c1900 AD. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 4.13g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-CCFE92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy Late Medieval to Post-Medieval weight probably dating 1400 to 1700AD. The weight is decorated with a series of incised segments possibly for the insertion of further objects and was probably used for mercantile activities or as a homemade gaming token. The diameter is 23mm and the weight 12.87g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CCF8D7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy Late Medieval to Post-Medieval weight probably dating 1400 to 1700AD. The weight is possibly decorated and is flat on the back possibly a component element of larger object and was probably used for mercantile activities or as a homemade gaming token. The diameter is 26mm and the weight 20.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CCF2C7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval 1500 - 1700AD lead alloy object, probably a makeshift button. The object consists of a rectangular plate with two circular holes drilled into a circular indentation at the centre. The object is very similar to LEIC-72F667. The length is 28mm, the width is 20mm and the weight 11.34g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB6EA8
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy thimble of closed construction, dating from the early post-medieval period (c. 1500 - 1700). The crown is shallowly domed and the walls below flare to the open end. A spiral of drilled sub-square pits (probably) start at the centre of the crown and continue around the walls to the base; corrosion product obscures on the crown. The walls of the thimble are thin (1 mm thick). The length is 17mm, the width is 13mm and the weight 1.33g. A similar example can be found on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, Record ID: HAMP-66AC1C. Egan (2005) illustrates similar e…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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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-CB5876
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated copper alloy button of Post-medieval to Modern date (AD 1700-1900). The object is a die-stamped two-piece livery or military button with separate brazed/soldered suspension device. The button is circular in plan with a convex front and flat back. The front has the image of shield divided with a stylised X on one half and two chevrons on the other with the legend possibly '(BE) DEFEN RE DUM'. The backmark is obscured by corrosion. Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: NARC-834EB4 and NLM-9F7D25 The diameter is 27mm a…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB4B90
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A reclining swan of uncertain date, possibly eighteenth or nineteenth century. The object is made of grey metal with a copper-alloy exterior which appears to have been gilded. No clear parallels were found for this object and it could be earlier possibly Roman. The length is 55mm, the width is 53mm and the weight 208.92g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CB21D2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy shoe buckle dating 1720-1790AD. The buckle has rounded ends with raised rounded knops and wavy edges. All of the internal structure such as the internal spikes and pitchfork are missing. The length is 77mm, the width is 54mm and the weight 20.09g. Similar o no.677. p.106 in R. Whitehead. 2003. Buckles 1250-1800. Greenlight (Witham, Essex).
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-C2A2F4
Object type: CURSE TABLET
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded lead alloy tablet of unknown date, possibly a 'Roman curse tablet' (AD 70-410). Although this object has been classified as a curse tablet, it is possibly more modern and may have performed an entirely different function, perhaps such as a weight or ingot. The object is formed of a thin lead strip that has been folded over and over. The end of the strip is raised slightly from the rest of the metal. The object is undecorated, and flat. As the object cannot be unrolled without damaging it, we cannot be sure if there is an inscription within. The surface is grey with patches of…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-F48D81
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1900. The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead alloy metal, with a serrated edge. The toy has two string holes which are circular in shape and drilled from both sides. The diameter is 32mm and the weight 12.14g. The whirligig is an off white colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. A similar whirligig has been record…
Created on: Friday 7th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-F480C4
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval shoe buckle, dating to the period AD c.1720-c.1800, missing its pin and strap bar. The buckle is rectangular in plan and designed in the Artois style, with sub-rectangular openwork slots. The buckle has an openwork style, with two rectangular frames connected by small bars. The length is 70mm, width is 60mm and the weight 11.71g Whitehead, R (1996). Buckles: 1250-1800. Pg. 107, No. 685 .
Created on: Friday 7th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-E7B9DB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of James I of the second coinage with the fourth bust dating to 1606AD, I.M is a escallop, IAC[OBVS D G MAG] BRIT FRA ET HIB REX is the ob legend and QV[AE D]EVS [CON]IVNXIT NEMO SEPARET is the rev. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 2.48g.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-1CA84B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver James I shilling with the third bust, second coinage initial mark a lis, date is 1604-05AD. IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX is the ob legend and [QVAE DEVS CONIV]NXIT NEMO SEPARET is the rev legend ~~The diameter is 30mm and the weight 4.74g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-1C6BA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I or II class 10 dated 1300 - 1310AD minted at Canterbury. [EDWARANGLDNShYB] is the ob legend and CIV[I/TAS/CAN/TO]R is the rev. The diameter is 18mm and the weight 1.39g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-894F54
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron buckle frame of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date 1500 - 1800AD. It is square in form and section and the pin is missing. Similar to SF-418B75. This buckle frame is similar to late Medieval and Post-Medieval examples noted in London (Egan and Pritchard, 1991: no. 430; Egan, 2005: no. 98), as well as Post-Medieval examples from Norwich (Margeson, 1993: no. 204). These indicate a possible 15th-17th century AD date for the current example, although a later date cannot be ruled out entirely. The length is 60mm, the width is 50mm the weight 43.03g. Egan, G. and P…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-CECA6D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward III pre-treaty series C/A mule, reverse -barred N's on the obverse and lombardic N's on the rev with an annulet in each quarter, initial mark is a cross 1 +[EDWARDVS RE]X ANGLI is the ob legend and CI[VI/TAS/LOn]/DOn is the rev. date is 1351-2AD. The diameter is 19mm and the weight 0.69g.
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-6A751E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver crown of Charles I minted under parliament of group V fifth horseman bust, initial mark is a sun dating to 1645-6AD. CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX is the ob legend and CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO is the rev legend. The diameter is 35mm and the weight 15.05g.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-6A6D0D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval circular end cap (or pommel cap) from dagger, convex/concave with rectangular perforation for tang now corroded over probably dating 1500 to 1700AD. This object is similar to harness decorations from the end part of the post medieval period and that of the early modern period and it is possible that it relates to a boss. The diameter is 33mm and the weight 17.78g.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-6A657A
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy sword belt fitting with a hook and two rivet holes with iron rivet remains. The fitting has a foliate decoration on the central panel. It dates to c. 16th Century AD. This sword belt hanger is asymmetrical with a decorated foliate plate with a forward facing butted globular-ended hooks, the two rivet holes at either end retain the traces of iron corrosion. The patina is a mid-grey. The length is 48mm, the width is 24mm and the weight 9.50g. (see Read 2008, 220). Read, B., 2008 Hooked-Clasps and Eyes Langport : Portcullis Publishing, Page 220 , Figure 793
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-69CC2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I of the third and fourth issue with the initial mark a coronet, date is 1569AD. ELIZABETH D G AND FR ET HI REGINA is the ob legend and POSVI/DEV:AD/IVTORE/M.MEV is the rev. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 2.68g.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-EC1D7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval token probably dating from the 18th to the 19th century. It has a lettering on the obverse that appears to be initials *EB* and traces of a legend on the reverse now ilegible. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 4.18g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-9E4FAF
Object type: HAMMERSTONE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Smooth stone probably dating to the later prehistoric period 3500 to 800BC. Probably quartzite and is sub-oval in plan, lenticular in profile and in section. It may have been used as a hammerstones which are hard cobbles used to strike lithic flakes during the process of lithic reduction or crushing minerals. It may also be a rubbing stone used in the manufacture of hide or within a saddle quern to grind grain. The length is 150mm, the width is 140mm and the weight too heavy for scales.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-9E0B4B
Object type: BALL (GAME)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ball made of horse hair and straw probably dated from the post-medieval to modern period 1700 to 1900AD. It is unknown what the ball for it may well be home made and maybe related to local games such as knurr and spell and potty knocking. But the balls for these were usually ceramic. The diameter is 65mm and the weight 63.57g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-9DA9A4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vessel with enamel probably dated from the post-medieval to modern period 1700 to 1900AD. The vessel is dish shaped and may have been used for that function probably part of a set. It has not been possible to find a parallel for this object. The diameter is 90mm and the weight 30.69g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-9D7563
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount probably a suspension arm dated to the post-medieval period 1500 to 1800AD. The mount is now broken but may well have been equal armed with a fixed hoop at right angles to the length. It has not been possible to find a parallel for this object. The hoop does not swivel making it unlikely that it is a purse bar it is most likely horse harness related. The length is 94mm, the width is 23mm thickness 23mm and the weight 21.43g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-9D4B2F
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White metal Moroccan medallion with Arabic script on both faces. The medal is dated 1299 which equated to 1881. The diameter is 19mm and the weight 1.54g.
Created on: Monday 14th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-31A16D
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Middle Bronze Age (c.1600-c.1000 BC) spearhead missing part of its socket. The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade and is bent (possibly deliberately) so that it curves slightly towards the tip. The blade appears to have had slightly curved cutting edges. A prominent raised circular sectioned midrib runs longitudinally down the centre of each face, all the way to the tip and is lozengiform in cross-section. The socket is sub-rectangular and measures 15mm in diameter at the break. The spearhead was probably originally side-looped. The length is 115mm, the width…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-319495
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast white metal religious medal of the Post medieval period. This is similar to a miracle medal and probably dates from the 19th century. It is circular and possibly has a suspension loop at the top. One side of the medal depicts Jesus in relief facing left inside a beaded rose orb with halo behind and the other side is inscribed with +IHS+ the Latin for Jesus Christ Saviour with a cross above and symbol for the trinity below within a crown of thorns all within a rose orb beaded border. The diameter is 37mm and the weight 13.16g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-A695CC
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount fragment probably Post-medieval 1500 to 1700AD. The object is a small fragment with a floral decoration probably a thistle and the reverse is the same design inverted. The object has a Tudor look. The diameter is 19mm and the weight 0.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-939C6C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver William III shilling dating to 1696-1701AD, only a harp on the rev is visible. The diameter is 22mm and the weight 1.65g.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-935C9E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and bi-conical. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 10mm. On one face of the object the worn remains of line and pellet decoration is visible. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina and is dark grey in places. Similar examples of 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. The diameter i…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-AE48C2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ceramic body sherd dating to the Post-medieval period 1500-1800AD. The sherd has a red fabric with black glaze probably Cistercian ware. The length is 26mm, the width is 25mm thickness 8mm and the weight 4.31g.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-31D3DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Nummus, Constantius II (as Caesar), Trier, 332-33AD, RIC 540. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. Laureate, cuirassed bust right. Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Two soldiers with shields and spears, two standards between them. Exergue: TR[dot]P. The diameter is 17mm and the weight 2.57g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1D8BAB
Object type: TWEEZERS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy object form from two sub-rectangular strips pinched together at the top and joined by a copper alloy rivet. It possibly related to a cosmetic set, dating from the Medieval period. The length is 45mm, the width is 10mm and the weight 13.14g. There are parallels for this set were found in excavations in London, in contexts dating from the late 13th to late 14th/early 15th centuries (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 377 - 379, nos. 1755 and 1756). Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991 Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) (1991) London : Sta…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1CE8B2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead object broady shield shaped lead clack-weight from the leather non-return flap of a pump probably dating from AD1800-1950. It carries no markings, having a plain upper surface with a large lug or stud at the upper end with the remains of a loop probably leather allowing it to be mounted or hung. The length is 45mm, the width is 42mm, thickness 22mm and the weight 151.37g.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-1CBA75
Object type: HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron triangular loop with attachment lug. The triangular form appears to be deliberate. It was found in association with LANCUM-1B8257 an iron buckle and may well have been attached and served as either a harness or a sword belt hanger. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1400-1700.The length is 65mm, the width is 71mm thickness 22mm and the weight 51.15g.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1C796E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Edward VI shilling of the fine issue, initial mark is a tun, date is 1551-53AD. Ob legend reads as EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX. N 1937. The diameter is 33mm and the weight 5.97g.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 16th February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1BCC20
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rim sherd of a red earthenware vessel, possibly Cistercian Ware probably a milk pan or bread pot. It has a small amount of random dark brown or black splash glaze and a fairly fine grained fabric. Probably 16th-17th century. The length is 98mm, the width is 33mm thickness 27mm and the weight 74.45g.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 29th February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1B8257
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late medieval corroded iron double looped buckle dating to 15th century. The frame is rectangular with two rectangular loops, separated by a central crossbar. The edges of the loops are rounded. The crossbar flares from the frame with a constriction in the centre for a pin. Part of the pin remains and is formed of a strip of iron cored into the central crossbar. There is orange pattination across the surface of the object. A similar example can be found in Egan and Pritchard (1991, no. 460). Reference: Egan, G. 2005. Material Culture in London in an Age of Transition. MoLAS Mo…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1B62C5
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Trapezoidal iron buckle frame probably Post-medieval 1600-1850AD. One straight bar with two bars at right angles, meeting a sloping outer edge with rounded corners. The object is wider at one rounded corner. It appears to be undecorated but there is still an attached fragment of leather surviving and the pin is missing. The length is 110mm, the width is 28mm and the weight 14.56g.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1B40E7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy single looped buckle dating 1300 to 1400AD. The buckle has a lipped frame housing a notch for the pin which is now missing. The strap bar is offset to provide a tidier for the buckle plate which is intact. The short tongue indicates that it was probably used for a sword belt. The length is 30mm, the width is 15mm and the weight 1.51g. Similar to a number of Buckles pictured on p.20 & 21 such as no.71 in Whitehead. R. 2003. Buckles: 1250-1800. Greenlight (Witham) Essex.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1B1576
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hooked strap fitting of post-medieval date 1500-1700AD. The plate is triangular in plan with a concave underside. The side tapers down to a hook that curves back to the underside of the fitting, and which still holds a suspension or attachment loop. There are two rivet holes on the plate, one retaining a rivet, while the top edge of the fitting has a V-shape notch in the centre. Two close parallels for this object are noted in Margeson 1993 'Norwich Households: Medieval and Post-Medieval Finds from Norwich Survey Excavations 1971-78'. 38, refs: 257-258. Thes…
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1AD057
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy spectacle buckle dating to the Post-medieval period 16th to 17th century AD. The buckle has moulded decoration with small lobed knops at either end of the strap bar. The length is 38mm, the width is 27mm and the weight 8.37g. Similar to a number of Buckles pictured on p.54 such as no.304 in Whitehead. R. 2003. Buckles: 1250-1800. Greenlight (Witham) Essex.
Created on: Monday 15th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-0A8384
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast lead or lead alloy musket ball or pistol shot dating from c1600 to c1850 AD. The shot has a slight depression on one facet, probably from impact with something soft. There is no casting sprue or seam & the ball has a light white patina indicating a high lead content. The diameter is 12mm, and weight 5.69g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-0A5361
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron bevelled key hole type horseshoe of post-medieval date, (1550-1880). The object is a typical U-shape in plan with a keyhole profile in the centre and is almost complete. The calkins are rounded and worn. The number and location of the nail holes cannot be determined due to corrosion. This horse shoe is very similar to one on page 41 of Bailey, G. 1997. Detector finds 3. Greenlight (Witham, Essex). 125mm in length, 123mm in width and weight too heavy for scales.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-095C30
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Elizabeth I penny minted in London, initial mark is unknown, date is 1558AD. The diameter is 17mm and the weight 0.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-0907C2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of William III dating from 1696-1702AD. The diameter is 20mm and the weight is 2.88g Obv: Laureate and draped bust facing right Obv: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA Rev: Cruciform shields with arms, small crown over harp Rev: [..].MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.16
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-F87A23
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper-alloy steelyard balance, probably dating to the late first or second century AD. The steelyard consists of a round sectioned arm with notched calibrations. The side loops correspond with the two sets of calibration notches. Three square sectioned copper alloy wire loops are still present, one at the end of the steelyard and one on a side loop. Several parallels are recorded on the PAS database, including a complete example from Staffordshire (WMID-184456). A complete steelyard, including balance pan but no weights, was recovered from the Boudican destruction deposits in…
Created on: Monday 1st February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-03E46F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Charles I, (AD 1625-1649). Reverse: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO; C R either side of garnished oval shield. Group D, North no. 2223. AD 1632-1634. Clipped.
Created on: Thursday 3rd December 2015
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Turton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E3E477
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 331 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS Two soldiers and two standards. The mint is Arelatum (Arles). The diameter is 16mm, and the weight is 2.19g. Obverse inscription is illegible and the reverse inscription is GLORIA EXERCITUS.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Turton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E3E2C1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388 to 402 (Reece Period 21). Reverse type SALVS REI PVBLICAE Victory advancing left, holding trophy with barred rho to left. The mint is Constantinople. The diameter is 14mm, and the weight is 1.14g. Obverse inscription is D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG and the reverse inscription is SALVS REI PVBLICAE.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Turton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1F748D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy buckle dating late 15th to early 16th century AD. The frame is in the form of a 5 petalled flower. Each petal defined by a lateral incised line along which the outer edge which frames multiple incised transverse lines. The length is 31mm, the width is 24mm and the weight 5.35g. Similar to Whitehead. R. 2003. Buckles. Fig 274. P.47. Greenlight, Witham, Essex.
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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Record ID: LANCUM-3CD09D
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large copper alloy baldric buckle dating to the mid-17th century AD. It is double looped and each loop has a pointed lobe with a notch for the pin on the outer edge of the loop. The strap bar extends beyond the edge of the frame to a lobed knop at each end. Part of the pin remains. The length is 100mm, the width is 85mm, and the weight 81.09g.
Created on: Monday 13th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2015
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Record ID: LANCUM-6C68C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval fob seal matrix with a glass intaglio (c. 1750-c. 1800). The handle is missing. This is a rectangular setting, frame or holder and in plan it has rounded corners. The edges are slightly raised at the sides and each shorter side a fitting is missing which would have accommodated a spigot that allowed the frame to revolve. The rear face of the frame has regular waffle-like pattern which is similar to that of IOW-696E94 which suggests it is of similar date. The intaglio possibly depicts a potter at a wheel and is made of dark glass. The length is 18mm, the …
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: IARCH-CE1351
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Published
Robertson 2000, 419 no. 1754: ""A stone cross 2 ft. high, with some Roman coins under it, was found near Guide about 1865 on the direct line of the Roman road from Ribchester through Blackburn to Manchester." VCH Lancs. VI (1911), 278, from a lecture given by the Rev. R. N. Whitaker, vicar of Whalley in 1867 Undated"
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B16FAB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval gold posy ring probably mid-17th century to mid-18th century AD. The ring is a simple gold posy ring circular in plan and D-shaped in section with a wide band, a plain exterior and inscribed inside which is relatively rare with a brief sentiment HUMILITY:IS TRUE:NOBILITY. There is also a makers detailed as RB. Much of the black enamel is still present and the edges are still sharp suggesting the ring has not been worn much. The lower case script and the style of lettering look to be characteristic of 17th to first half of 18th century. However it is hard to date a ring…
Created on: Tuesday 18th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PLEASINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.