Record ID: PUBLIC-A63D41
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of casting waste dating from the Iron Age to Medieval periods.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-DBC2E1
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete bi-conical lead spindle whorl decorated on both sides.The decoration consists of a number of raised lines running from the central hole to the edge of the body forming separate cells, each cell occupied by a single pellet. The central hole is 8.5 mm in diameter. The item has an overall flattish appearance possibly due to bad casting and/or the use of a poorly made or worn mould.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whittingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D88638
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bi-conical spindle whorl decorated on both sides.The central hole is eight mm in diameter. The decoration on one side consists of ten raised oblique lines radiating from the central hole to the edge, forming cells; each cell holds a raised pellet. The opposite side is decorated with a raised cross,each arm of the cross contains three oblique lines and there are three pellets in each of the quarters formed by the cross. The body which is in good condition has a dark brownish patina and looks to have not had much use.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickerstaffe', grid reference and parish protected.