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Record ID: SWYOR-673563
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A body sherd of probably medieval pottery from a ceramic vessel. The sherd is 87.18mm long, 57.5mm wide and 9.3mm thick. It is an orange coloured fabric with dull black angular inclusions, especially on the outer surface. There are also smaller white inclusions and some mica or quartz. The fabric is hard, rough and hackly. It is wheel turned. There is no glazing. This sherd is probably from a medieval pot, but only an expert with knowledge of local pottery types could determine the ware and exact date.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Last updated: Sunday 21st December 2014
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Record ID: SWYOR-C6E3B7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A melted and distorted copper alloy Roman brooch; probably a bow and fantail type dating from 50 - 150 AD. The brooch is 30.28mm long, 28.98mm wide and 14.19mm thick. It weighs 9.86g. The foot of the brooch is missing. The bow is bent out of shape and is pitted. Traces of silvering are visible. The top of the bow flares into the head which is thick and wide. The type of pin cannot be determined due to the damage to the brooch head. The pin is missing. There is a damaged projection from the centre of the back of the head which may be part of the pin mechanism. There is a trace of possi…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2009
Last updated: Sunday 10th January 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-7AAA29
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy (pewter) cup of uncertain function, perhaps from a candle holder with detachable candle sockets dating from the Post Medieval period. The object is a cylindrical cup with a flaring rim, a circumferential prominent rib round the base of the upper sides, and having rounded, convex lower sides. From the base of the holder projects a narrow spout with concave sides, also circular in section. This has a thickened rim and there is no base. A circular loop projects from the side of the cup holder, from the central rib. A casting seam is also visible running vertically, from end …
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-83292A
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on dark grey chert. The flint is triangular in plan and is sub-triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side. It is 18mm long, 11.4mm wide and 3mm thick. 0.52g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-8363C7
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B rod microlith formed on dark grey chert. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the right side. It is 17.2mm long, 5mm wide and 3.4mm thick. 0.29g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-8376B1
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B rod microlith formed on patinated white flint. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is sub-trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side. It is 17.6mm long, 4mm wide and 2.4mm thick. 0.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-8383BF
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B rod microlith formed on dark grey chert. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side. It is 15.9mm long, 5.2mm wide and 2.3mm thick. 0.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-83AB33
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on light grey flint. The flint is triangular in plan and is trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 12.8mm long, 3.9mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.08g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-83B911
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B scalene triangle microlith formed on grey chert. The flint is triangular in plan and is sub-trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 14.4mm long, 4.2mm wide and 2.7mm thick. 0.15g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-83C74C
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B scalene triangle microlith formed on mottled grey flint. The flint is triangular in plan and is D-shaped in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the right side. It is 15.3mm long, 4.3mm wide and 2mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-83D4D4
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B scalene triangle microlith formed on mottled light grey flint. The flint is triangular in plan and is sub-triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 18.6mm long, 4.3mm wide and 3.2mm thick. 0.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-83E2CE
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on patinated white flint. The flint is rectangular in plan and is trapezoid in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side and the ends are snapped and patinated. It is 6.4mm long, 6.3mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-83F33E
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B crescent shaped microlith formed on mottled light grey flint. The flint is D shaped in plan and is triangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the right, curved side. It is 12.6mm long, 3.9mm wide and 3.4mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th October 2016
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Record ID: SWYOR-8407D0
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on patinated white flint. The flint is sub-triangular in plan and is trapezoid in cross-section. There is some abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side at the distal end. It is 13.1mm long, 5mm wide and 2.1mm thick. 0.12g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-8417FE
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on mottled light grey flint. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan and is sub-trapezoid in cross-section. There is some abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on the left side and at the distal end of the right side. It is 15.8mm long, 4.3mm wide and 1.8mm thick. 0.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-8426DC
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on flint which is crazed and whitened, probably owing to exposure to fire. The flint is sub-rectangular in plan with a pointed distal end and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 12.4mm long, 4mm wide and 2mm thick. 0.09g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-84733F
Object type: MICROLITH
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A flint microlith of late Mesolithic date, about 8000 BC - 4000 BC.
It is a Group B microlith formed on light grey flint. The flint is lozenge shaped in plan and is sub-rectangular in cross-section. There is abrupt, sub-parallel, short retouch on both sides. It is 13.7mm long, 4.8mm wide and 1.6mm thick. 0.09g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 17th September 2017
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Record ID: SWYOR-D146CA
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball dating from the Post-Medieval period, AD 1600 - 1850. It is 20.5mm in diameter and weighs 29.02gm. It has a dark cream coloured patina but is otherwise unmarked. The mass of this ball suggests that it would have been used in a musket. (Harding (2012) Lead Shot of the English Civil War: a Radical Study.)
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-55A4C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin: a penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 - 1603), third issue (AD 1583 - 1603), dating from AD 1594 - 1596. Square shield on long cross fourchee reverse. Woolpack initial mark. Mint of London. North Vol 2, p.137, no.2017. It is 12.9mm in diameter and 0.6mm thick. It weighs 0.48gm.
Created on: Monday 4th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2018
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Record ID: SWYOR-D67DBD
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron horseshoe (in two pieces) of probable Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1250 - 1600. It is of Clark type 4 (Clark, 2004, The Medieval Horse and its Equipment). It has a fairly narrow inner profile and no obvious calkins. The shoe has three nail holes on one side and four on the other with six rectangular headed nails extant or partially extant, each standing proud of the shoe. The horseshoe is sub-rectangular in section, being convex on the ground surface and flat on the foot surface. The web measures 31.6mm at its widest point and narrows down to 22mm at one heel, and …
Created on: Monday 5th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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