Record ID: LANCUM-F02C07
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token or weight. One side is heavily decorated with perhaps curved shapes, the other has a circle maybe with a number in it. The amount of wear makes it difficult to discern the pattern. It varies in thickness. It is probably post medieval in date. Dimensions: It is 33mm diameter and 7mm thick, it weighs 47.13g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFB7A0
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token or gaming piece. On one side it has the design of a six petalled flower with a central raised dot, on the other side is a cross hatch design formed of perpendicular straight lines. It is not complete, some loss od material has occured in two parts Dimensions: 18mm diameter and 1mm thick, it weighs 2.79g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4DDE72
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval copper alloy 'Pineapple Penny' token of Barbados. On the obverse there is an African's head facing left and wearing a crown with Prince of Wales plumes. On the reverse is a drop shaped pineapple. These 'pennies' were not official currency, but said to be an anti-slavery campaign token commissioned by Sir Philip Gibbes (1731 - 1815). Olaudah Equiano (c1745 - 1797), a freedman, writer, and abolitionist, regarded Gibbes as "the most worthy and humane gentleman" (Gautier, G Slavery and the Fashioning of Race in Oroonoko, Robin…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Whalley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85B8BD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy token, gaming piece or weight. It is octagonal in shape, and flat in section. There are no designs noted. Dimensions: It is 21mm in diameter and 1mm thick, it weighs 5.03g
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C8E2BC
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two worn copper alloy farming tokens. One shows a horse (or possibly a deer) standing, facing left, the obverse is too degraded to interpret. This is 15mm diameter. The second is slightly smaller at 13mm diameter.It shows either a set of loaded scales or a cross with heads below, depending on which way up it is held. The obverse may show a robed figure, although again it is degraded. This possible religious imagery may suggest that it is a church token or souvenir, rather than trade one. Tokens were popular methods of payment in the 17th to 19th centuries AD.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Up Holland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9BA44D
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn copper alloy token. On one face is a ring of chain like decoration which forms a dividing line round the token. Outside this is lettering which runs around the entire circumference, this is largely indistinguishable. Inside the circle is written THEIR PENNY 1672, with decorative, simple flowers underneath. On the other side is the same chain-like division again with lettering around the circumference. In the centre is a wide plain circular image, with another circle in the centre, across this is a broad line. What this represents is not easy to see.
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Conyers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE846E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents a eight armed star. The other face is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17mm; thickness 0.8mm; weight 2.04g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-CD7FCD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, silver token. It is overprinted and this obscures a lot of the detail. Apparent is the word PORT, and the letters M, M, F, cut by a larger curve or letter C. Although it is probably silver, it is not possible to determine its age and it is unlikely to be over 300 years old and therefore it does not qualify as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Dimensions: 15mm long and 15mm wide, weighs 1.24g
Created on: Friday 4th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 4th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne with Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EB5E5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead uniface token of post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1850. The token is semi-circular in plan, having been broken. The obverse has three hollow pointed oval shaped petals radiating from the centre; however, it is likely there would have been six prior to the break. Representing Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a cream patina. Dimensions: diameter 17.0mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.59g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, t…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-EB2A7B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface token of post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1850. The token is sub-circular in plan and slightly distorted. The obverse has three hollow pointed oval shaped petals radiating from the centre. Representing Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a grey patina. Dimensions: diameter 17.9mm, thickness 1.9mm, weight 3.01g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-57F7C8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (AD c.1300-c.1700). The obverse is decorated with raised cross-hatched lines (Powell Type 7). The reverse is undecorated. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.0mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Weight 3.69g
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-2CBAC5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead uniface token dating to the medieval to post-medieval period (c.1350-1850). The obverse has a cross pattern, with each arm made of three raised ridges. At the centre of the cross is a pellet. Each quadrant has two V-shaped ridges. The reverse is undecorated, and the object has developed a grey patina. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely. Those with cross pellet designs have previously been dated to the Medieval period as they are thought to imitate Medieval pennies. However according to Kerridge an…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DD5CB1
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy anti-slavery 'halfpenny'. These were modelled on the ceramic tokens produced by Josiah Wedgewood as part of the abolitionist movement in the late 18th century. One face depicts a pair of clasped hands and the other a kneeling man, with chained hands raised in a plea. Although the first face is too worn to decipher fully it is likely to have the following legends around the circumference - First face - MAY SLAVERY AND OPPRESSION CEASE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD Second face - AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER? Wedgewood produced his medallion from 1787 and the sl…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3876CD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1500-1700). The token is circular in shape and flat, one face is decorated. The decorated face presents a four petalled flower, with hollow ovals in relief forming the petals and a pellet in the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 12.8mm; thickness 1.3mm; weight 1.46g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date pr…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1FB73E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents a four-legged animal with a snout and long ear, possibly a horse or a donkey. The other face is undecorated. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 15.8mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 3.78g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carry…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-FD1527
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead possible token probably dating from the Medieval or Post Medieval periods, about AD 1200 - 1800. It may fit into Powell type 16/28. The object is a thin disc of lead. One side is impressed with a border circle made from a zigzag line which was probably rouletted, so-called wigglework or rocker arm decoration. On the other face, there are two crossed similar rouletted lines dividing the face of the token into quarters. There is also a possible outline of a shield, with a line across the base dividing off one third.  Dimensions; Diameter 32.4mm, Thickness 1.9…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DB6595
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern aluminium colliery workers token. The token is circular in plan with a suspension perforation at the top. It was used at Salterford Colliery, Cliviger, while the colliery was run by the National Coal Board (N.C.B.). The token is uniface and has been stamped with [N.]C.B 163 S[ALTER]FORD. The token dates to sometime in the period that the colliery was open, which was from 1948 to 1959 AD. Diameter 32mm, weight 1.40g.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DB57EA
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy colliery workers token from the Towneley Colliery. The token is circular in plan with a suspension perforation at the apex. On the outer face there is an inscription within a circumferal beaded border which reads TOWNELEY COLLIERIES. The front has been overstamped with three digit numbers at least three times, to the point ithat it is now difficult to work out what those numbers were. It is probably why 441 is stamped on the back, albeit with the 1 at right angles to the 44. These are the colliery workers numbers. Dates to between c1933 and c1949 AD, when the Townel…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DB3BED
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy colliery workers token from the Towneley Colliery. The token is triangular in plan with a suspension perforation at the apex. On the outer face there is an inscription within a beaded border on the edge which reads; BROOKS & BROOKS COLLIERIES LTD BURNLEY The front is overstamped with 507. This is the colliery workers number. Dates to between c1923 and c1933 AD, when Brooks and Brooks took over the running of the colliery from Brooks and Pickup. Length 40mm, width 32mm, weight 4.47g.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DB24AF
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern copper alloy colliery workers token from the Towneley Colliery. The token is circular in plan with a suspension perforation at the apex. On the outer face there is an inscription within a circumferal beaded border which reads TOWNELEY COLLIERIES. 231 is overstamped on the front. This is the colliery workers number. Dates to between c1933 and c1949 AD, when the Towneley Coal & Fireclay Company, and later the National Coal Board (from 1947), had taken over the running of the colliery from Brooks and Pickup. Diameter 37mm, weight 11.34g.
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Burnley', grid reference and parish protected.