Record ID: LANCUM-73B054
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast ,copper alloy Crotal bell .1600AD-1800AD. The bell surface is undecorated,and has slight corrosion. The top loop was broken on retrieval from the soil. The fabric of the bell is sound ,with no cracks . There is an iron pea in the bell chamber ,and the bell still rings. The diameter is 30mm.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHARLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-743E65
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Love token probably originally a silver groat of Elizabeth 1 possibly Spink 2601. 6th Issue 2601, 1601-2 AD. The length is 22mm and the width 21mm.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHARLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-74AB64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Love token probably originally a silver half groat of Elizabeth 1 1558-1603 AD. The diameter is 19mm.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHARLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-750C67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight possibly used for weighing goods Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval 1500 - 1800 AD. The length is 20mm, width 17mm and thickness 16mm.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHARLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-756264
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount possibly furniture or horse harness equipment Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval 1500 - 1800 AD. The length is 24mm and the width 15mm.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WHARLES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EC2FFA
Object type: FURNITURE FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy probable escutcheon probably dating from the 16th to the 18th century. The object is decorated with a floral pattern on the front possibly a rose and is plain on the back. The diameter is 36mm and the weight 8.83g. A parallel for this piece is illustrated and discussed by Brian Read (2001: fig. 29/40, no. 388), who suggests a date of c. 18th to 19th century. Read, B., 2001 Metal artefacts of antiquity: A catalogue of small finds from specific areas of the United Kingdom Langport : Portcullis Publishing, ,
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EC5BF5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy probable strap end with a lion passant depicted probably dating from the 16th to the 18th century. The length is 40mm, the width is 26mm and the weight 9.27g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EC6542
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight probably a spindle whorl dating from the Medieval to Post-medieval period 1300 to 1600AD. The object is broadly circular in plan and cylindrical and undecorated. There is a circular aperture through the centre of the object which may suggest this is a spindle whorl rather than a weight. These types of objects are hard to date as their appearance remained unchanged for many hundreds of years but this plain one is more likel to be post-medieval in form. It has been pointed out that the weight of a spindle whorl is suggestive of the thickness of yarn produced, with ligh…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 1st May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-A92EDF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set probably of post-medieval date. The weight has a raised border on its upper surface and is recessed on the reverse. No parallels have been found for the symbols and it is probably foreign possibly French. The diameter is 35mm and the weight 50.92g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-62F985
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin possibly a token of some kind most likely continental. The diameter is 13mm and the weight 0.40g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F8B933
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy finger ring of post-medieval date. The hoop is made from a flat rectangular band of copper alloy soldered together. The outer face is decorated with a repeating pattern of a stamped flower within a circular border. Between each flower is a worn motif, which is possibly foliate. The inner face of the hoop is undecorated. The object has a light golden brown patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples which can be found on the PAS database include, LVPL-550EF7, SWYOR-6348D7 IOW-BAA7A7 and LANCUM-9F1C8E. Dimensions: 17mm in diameter, 5mm in width, 1.05g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blackpool', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-423866
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A brass Gaming Token in the style of a Spade Guinea. The legend is fictitious and the date incorrect in order to prevent execution of the manufacturer for counterfeiting. Obverse: GVLIELMVS III DE GRA; Laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: F D B C[] D S T M S [.] EC T C 1790 G L REX; Crowned shield. The token has been pierced at 12.00 with a regular hole measuring 2.5mm. The object is a forgery of a guinea which was probably used as a gaming token. Dimensions: 24mm in diameter, 1.1g
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blackpool', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8EF6B9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy finger ring dating from the post-medieval period. The ring is complete but slightly bent out of shape and torn in one place. Overall, however, it is in good condition with a shiny golden patina and only little corrosion present. It was cast in one piece and the outside is decorate with six small panels which each contains a snowdrop (leaf and flower). These rings appear to have been fairly common in the North West with six already recorded on the database: LANCUM-3DF1F3, LANCUM-C8F8D5, LANCUM-CF9042, DUR-2FE1B3, LANCUM-D83FF7 and GAT-9847EC. Two more were recor…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blackpool Beach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-69E1F2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy three part button dating 1840 to 1920AD. The button consists of a heraldic style decorative top plate, and attachment loop trapped by the bottom plate. The button is inscribed with the legend SUE?OITD OPU?Y MUTUUS) which may be the motto of a society or club. The diameter is 34mm.
Created on: Sunday 4th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH SHORE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E50F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a discoid weight with the numerals VIII inscribed on one side. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is more probable that these weights are significantly later in date (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Oth…
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E64A9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a discoid weight with the numeral I inscribed on one side. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period. Biggs, N. & Withers, P. (2000) note that weights of this type with numerals are consistent with the Roman weight-system as well as the averdepois system, thus they could equally be 16th century. Given the growing number of these lead weights being found in the North West, it is more probable that these weights are significantly later in date (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Other e…
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E73EA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token of probable Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a circular token decorated with a central circular boss with six heart shaped projections surrounding.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E84D6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy token of probable Medieval or Post-medieval date. It is a circular token decorated with a central circular boss with six triangular projections surrounding.
Created on: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 10th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4C5823
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Blackpool
Workflow stage: Published
A rare 'Christogram' gold ring with a black-letter inscription in lower-case letters reading ihc engraved on a sub-oval bezel. The inscription means IESUS CHRISTOS SALVATOR (Jesus saviour of man). The ring is probably 15th century but could be earlier. In the Latin-speaking Christianity of Western Europe the most common Christogram is 'IHS' or 'IHC', derived from the first three letters of the Greek name for Jesus, Iota-eta-sigma. The Greek letter eta was transliterated as the Latin letter C due to the visually similar form of the lunate sigma or as Latin S since the two alphabets …
Created on: Monday 5th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SKIPPOOL', grid reference and parish protected.