Record ID: LANCUM-A6E169
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy axe head probably Early Bronze Age 2550 to 1600BC. The axe head has a lenticular profile with a convex section/ thickness at the sides. The parallel sides are particularly straight, although they expand outwards with a protruding blade tip to either side. Although most of the original cutting edge survives, the probable blade facets are not particularly noticeable. The artefact is in a worn but fair condition with a mid-brown patina. The length is 100mm, the width blade is 54mm, width butt 34mm, thickness 20mm and the weight 184.94g. The axe probably fits into the earlies…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-D98F27
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn cast copper alloy palstave with an extremely worn shield shaped pattern below the stop ridge, and raised flange facets. The palstave dates from the Middle Bronze Age (1500-1150 BC). This form and style of palstave fits into the Acton Park metal working tradition which is dated to the first phase of the Middle Bronze Age (MBA I) 1450-1250 BC. The blade of the palstave (which is very worn now), was sub-triangular in plan with convex expanding sides and a convex cutting edge; all edges are extremely worn and the original shape of the blade appears 'washed out' and rounded wit…
Created on: Friday 12th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 6th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9DF379
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy found in a burnt mound dating at least to the Early to mid Bronze Age 2150 to 1150BC. The copper is not sheet metal and appears to have been cast as one piece as part of a larger object. It is not yet known what this object was. It should be possible to refine the dating once the charcoal samples are dated from the burnt mound which was the subject of an evaluation associated with treasure case 2016 T518 database number LANCUM-A5AF1B. The length is 48mm, the width is 35mm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 9th August 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0B60F3
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze/Early Iron Age copper ring dating between 1150-300BC. The object is probably part of horse trappings possibly used for reins (terret ring). It is circular in shape with a round section. The diameter is 40mm and the weight 27.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-27EF60
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint coarse retouched flake probably dating to the later Bronze Age. The object is triangular in cross-section with the remains of cortex on one side of the dorsal face. At the proximal end is a large triangular striking platform while a small (possibly accidental) triangular platform is at the distal end. Along the long edge the retouch is short, sub-parallel and at a low angle. A small amount of retouch is also on the opposite edge where the cortex has been removed. It is also short, sub-parallel and low angled. The flint has a dark grey cortex and a toffee brown to light cream m…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 30th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burscough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A5AF1B
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Hoard of 16 Late Bronze Age copper alloy objects comprising of five socketed axes, three spearheads, two torc bracelets, four ring bracelets, two rings, one wood fragment possible part of a haft, hazelnut shells and 2 pressed flowers one of them complete deposited in some of the axes and the chisel. There were also in the same find spot 2 sherds of pottery both Roman, 1 fragment of vitrified glass one lithic implement probably a microlith. The Roman finds are invasive and therefore do not form part of the treasure case likewise the microlith is likely to be Mesolithic and residual. Al…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd June 2016
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-B28EB0
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy developed flat axe of miniature form or possibly a chisel of early Bronze age date (2050- 1750 BC). The axe is possibly of Type Bandon, Variant Swinton but it is smaller that so far known examples. The object resembles a miniature version of the earliest and simplest solid cast copper alloy axe-heads. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a narrow sub-rounded butt and parallel slightly tapering sides which expand to the cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly convex (bowed). In profile and cross section the axehead is lentoid. The patina has broken away leaving a…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-17104C
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Bronze Age copper alloy chisel probably a broken tang. The object is flat and rectangular in plan. The upper end has suffered an old break and is very worn. The fragment is ovoid in section towards the break and expands slightly in width at the centre. From this expansion, the lower section is triangular in section and tapers to a point which is rounded in plan. The sides of the lower section are slightly thicker than the flattened central area, possibly indicating that the edges had raised sides which are now worn to almost the same thickness as the re…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-A14C35
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age cast copper-alloy awl. The pointed end and part of the shaft of this awl survive, but the other terminal is now missing due to old breaks. It has a square cross-section, which tapers to a flatish point at the complete terminal end. The length is 54mm, the width is 6mm thickness 6mm and the weight 7.81g. According to the PAS website: http://finds.org.uk/bronzeage/objects/awl Awls are difficult to date but most are probably from the Late Bronze Age. They can have circular or square cross sections and are generally undecorated. They would have been used to mak…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-594187
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete but worn copper alloy unlooped palstave axe dating from the Middle Bronze Age (c.1700 BC - 1400 BC), belonging to the Arreton or Acton Park phase of Bronze Age metalwork. The main body of the axe is rectangular with the blade part flaring outwards to form a curved cutting edge. The main body of the axe is rectangular with the blade part flaring outwards to form a curved cutting edge. The axe has a well-defined stop-ridge on both faces and the flat sides of the axe are lozenge-shaped from this stop ridge extending towards the butt of the axe. The axe has notable p…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 17th March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-BC95E9
Object type: CREMATION
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Multiple fragments of cremated bone. Associated with a cremation probably human from a Bronze Age cairn. The length is 45-3mm, the width is 11-3mm and the weight 15.24g. Associated with LANCUM-06AA41, LANCUM-0633E7, LANCUM-064172, LANCUM-0788A0, and LANCUM-069462.
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-CBC7BD
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper-alloy flanged axe dating from the Early Bronze Age, c. 1700-1400BC. Probably Arreton metalwork assemblage. It has a patchy green/brown patina that is pitted in places and with some areas of corrosion, but is otherwise complete. The blade is crescentic in form, flaring at each side and triangular in profile. The cutting edge remains relatively sharp and perhaps has signs of resharpening. It has a flat, rectangular body that thickens towards the centre where there is a slight ridge that is apparent to the touch but has not developed into a proper stop ridge, before taper…
Created on: Friday 8th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Longridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F169B8
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy loop of a Palstave axe dating to the early Bronze Age (circa 2550 BC - 1500 BC). The loop is in good condition and does not appear to be damaged. The patina is dark brown. Records NMGW-0BA169 and NMGW-FDCDF0 indicate what the loop would have looked like attached to the axe. The length is 32mm, the width is 15mm, thickness 10mm and the weight 11.24g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 31st March 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-D6D081
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy socketed axe dating from the Late Bronze Age, that is c. 1000-800BC. The axe is complete and in good condition except for the missing loop and misshaped mouth which are, however, casting flaws and not signs of prehistoric damage. The exception is the tear in the side wall which may have happened when the handle was inserted and the implement was used. It looks as if it has been used: the casting seams are smooth and the blade was shaped and sharpened. The blade is crescent-shaped with neat corners. The patina is brown/orange with a smooth surface. The axe is undecora…
Created on: Monday 19th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-719FB3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete cast copper alloy socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The object can be classified as the Ewart Park phase of metalwork. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge expanding outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and worn which occurred both in recent and ancient times. The cutting edge measures 53.47mm in width and is 3.29mm thick. The socket has a sub square mouth (internal width 25.47mm, internal length 33.06mm, external width 37.09mm, external length 44.26mm and the wall of the mouth is 5-6mm …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E4331B
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete cast copper alloy palstave dating from the late Middle Bronze Age probably dating from c. 1500-1150BC. It was part of the Acton Park or Taunton metalwork assemblage of the later Middle Bronze Age and is very probably of Type Wantage (Schmidt and Burgess 1981, 133-134, nos. 801-808. The palstave survives complete but with damaged surfaces and an abraded cutting edge. However, it is otherwise in good condition. The blade appears bevelled and it is very likely that it was originally much wider and larger; with wear and resharpening it had lost its original size and shape. It dis…
Created on: Wednesday 15th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-64B7A7
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy palstave adze dating from the Middle Bronze Age, that is c. 1500-1150BC. The body of the adze is long and slender and shaped like a palstave with its cutting edge twisted at 90 degrees. It is complete and in good condition with only some patches of active corrosion. The blade and butt end are intact and most of the original dark olive green patina survives. A similar example has been recorded from Warwickshire (WAW-F2B395) and Brokenborough, Wiltshire (WILT-DBCAF4) and on this example Brendan O'Connor commented: "This is a type known to John Evans (Ancient Bronz…
Created on: Monday 28th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GISBURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2CE43A
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy (bronze) socketed axe of Late Bronze Age dating (1000BC to 700 BC). The axe is sub-rectangular in shape with a flared convex cutting edge and the socket is sub square in cross section. There is no collar or loop but the axe is broken so the loop maybe missing. The casting seams are not visible which may mean they have been removed or they may be hidden by corrosion. The length is 75mm, the width is 32mm, thickness 23mm, length of blade 45mm, width of blade 5mm and the weight 104.76g. Similar on the database to DENO-2EE993, WMID-E6E666 and LVPL-92B6A6
Created on: Tuesday 1st July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GISBURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B399FB
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy palstave dating from the Middle Bronze Age, that is c. 1400-1300BC. Its type is equivalent in dating to British palstaves of the Taunton metalwork assemblage. The palstave survives complete and almost untarnished; it is in very good condition. The blade is crescent-shaped and the sides almost parallel while the sides are diamond- or kite-shaped. There is a stop-ridge half way down the body for securing the shaft and a semi-circular hollow moulding underneath.
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B395C5
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy chape dating from the Late Bronze Age, that is c. 1000-800BC. The chape is related to the tongue-shaped chapes and is part of the Wilburton metalworking industry of the Late Bronze Age. It survives complete and in excellent condition. All surfaces are smooth and of golden-brown colour. It has a diamond-shaped cross section throughout with a probably solid-cast squere at the bottom. There is a small hole on either side to attach it to a scabbard which was probably made from leather. A very similar chape was recorded under SWYOR-4A2F62. NB: The original images were …
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.