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
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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
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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
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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
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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.