Record ID: LANCUM-50886A
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy ingot. It is basically rectangular in shape but with rounded ends and a waisted centre. It is flat on the bottom and domed on the top. The base has a series of vertical lines moulded into it which may be a relic of the moulding process. It has an even brown patina with little corrosion or damage. It is difficult to date this type of object, a wide date range has been allocated but it may be relatively recent in date.  Dimensions: 78mm long, 20mm wide and 12mm deep approximately. It weighs 78.35g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4F6F90
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Section of a copper alloy knobbed terret ring of probable later Iron Age or early Roman dating. It would be D shaped in plan when complete, what survives here is part of the base and a section of one side. The base is sub-rectangular in section, and is divided by a circular collar protruding from the ring, which has suffered some damage on one side. This has a central line moulded into it. The ring is oval in section, decreasing in diameter as it curves towards what would have been the top. Near the end is a sphere on the outside as decoration. The te…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-047B79
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100 BC – AD 100. Uncertain type. The brooch comprises a rectangular plate with a narrowed elongated trapezoidal foot to one end and an integral coiled spring to the other. The circular sectioned spring extends from the centre of one edge of the plate. It extends backwards and curves up and round to form a coil. The coil continues upward and curves over the central spring to form a second coil to the other side. The coil then extends downward to form the tapering sectioned pin.  The rectangular …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-61EF17
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy terret ring. It is worn and in two pieces but the ring is apparent. Below this is a rectangular fitting which would have been slotted into its mount. It has a dark brown patina. A similar object is WMID-77F1D4, which is dated to 100 BC to AD 200 Dimensions: The ring is 33mm diameter and it is 35mm high overall, it weighs 6.14g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Barrowford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A3D881
Object type: RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy ring of uncertain date, possibly of Iron Age to Roman c. 300 BC - AD 200.  It is circular, with a circular cross section although the inner face is slightly flattened, perhaps as a result of wear. There is no decoration. It is slightly pitted and has an even dark patina.  Dimensions: It is 38mm outside diameter and the wire is 4mm diameter.   It is similar to SUSS-EA79B9, the entry for which notes - 'Rings are very difficult to date and there are numerous similar rings on the PAS database which may ha…
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DA67E6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A probable incomplete Late Iron Age to Early Roman cast copper-alloy vessel foot, possibly from a bucket. The object is Pelta shaped, semi-circular in plan with two shallow scoops formed inside this. Between the scoops are the remains of an iron fixing whihc is heavily corroded. The item has a slight bevel all around the edges. Each face is smooth, and the object has an even green patina. Dimensions: 23.5mm wide and 17mm deep, 4mm thickness, it weighs 7.48g Similar objects have been recorded on The Portable Antiquities Scheme database, see BH-6E5CA…
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-729C47
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Iron Age to Roman period toggle. It is cast in copper alloy, and consists of two spheres joined with a neck. The spheres are slightly flattened with a collar under them, and the neck extends between these collars, narrowing in the centre. It is not quite symmetrical, but in good condition.  There are many examples of varying dimensions on the data base, including GLO-6A8AF3 and  YORYM-CB1843 Dimensions: It is 17mm long and the spheres are 7.5mm in diameter, it weighs 5.37g
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5E1D0E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete Late Iron Age to Early Roman cast copper-alloy vessel foot, possibly from a bucket. The object is Pelta shaped, semi-circular in plan with two shallow scoops formed inside this. Between the scoops the remainder of the mount is broken off. The item has a slight bevel all around the edges. On one face is a design formed of crossed lines with one or two unevenly formed dots within the boxes thus formed. The other side has marks which may be tool marks or old post depositional damage. the are as a width 51mm. At the side of this arc it is beve…
Created on: Thursday 16th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Formby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-17EE2C
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A large section of an Iron Age- early Roman period terret ring of simple type. It is moulded in one piece from copper alloy and has a circular cross section. This narrows slightly towards the top. At the bottom, there are two wider rings, approximately 3.5cm apart and equidistant from the centre. They are hemispherical on the outside, and flat inside, with another ringed feature moulded into this side. A similar ring was found at Louden Hill Roman fort in Ayrshire (BBC 100 Objects BBC - A History of the World - Object : Roman terret ring for chariot reins), and comparable exa…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-D0F71C
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
  A copper alloy possible votive model or miniature object in the form of a wheel, of probable Late Iron Age or Early Roman date (c.200 BC - AD 100). The object is openwork in design and circular in shape, consisting of a ring of sub circular cross section - slightly flat on the front and flat on the back. Four splayed arms, traingular in shape, extend outwards equidistantly from a diamond shaped centre to the outside edge.In the centre of this diamond is a hole which is drilled through the centre. The object is undecorated and has a r…
Created on: Friday 4th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne with Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4B34D7
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age to Roman copper alloy coiled ring. Suggested date range c1500 BC to c300 AD. Diameter 28mm, thickness 14mm, weight 17.38g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-41074C
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible pendant or votive model axehead. The copper alloy object is in the shape of an axe with a wide, flared blade. The area which might usually be socketed is solid, sub square in section, with three raised collars moulded around the 'mouth', the centre one is wider than the two outside 'collars' . There are the remains of a loop on one side, near to the lower collar. This has broken as it thins where it extends beyond the body of the axe. The blade too has some damage, on the same side as the pendant loop, but is otherwise largely complete. There i…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F0907B
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Age to Romano British copper alloy strap junction. It resembles a figure 8 in overall form, with each connected loops diameter being 47mm. Only the outer face is decorated. The outer point of each loop has incised decoration and the junction between the loops has raised decoration, possibly imitating bindings. Above and below the junction of the two loops are rectangular lugs. These have incised decoration in the form of outward curving arcs with rays projecting outwards from them, all within an incised rectangular border. The reverse of each lug has a small curved loop proje…
Created on: Sunday 8th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BA5344
Object type: MIRROR
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy mirror handle of Iron Age date, c.800BC-100BC. The handle comprises of a circular sectioned shank terminating in two loops at each end. The handle of the handle swells in four areas marked by triple circumferential collars. Two of the collars taper into the integrally cast keeled loop terminals at either end of the handle. Between the two middle collars there is a slight depression, with a singular circumferential collar within. At its smallest point, the diameter of the handle is 10.72mm, rising to 17.06mm for each of the triple circumferential collars at…
Created on: Thursday 5th August 2021
Last updated: Sunday 26th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B49A50
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Iron Age to Early Roman copper alloy strap loop or slide. The rectangular outer face has a stepped circumferal border within which are three impressed circular hollows, 5mm in diameter with a depth over 1mm. In the bottom of one of the hollows is a remnant of red matrial, possibly enamel. The hollows may be a later addition. On the reverse of this plate, a sub-triangular loop extends longitudinally from the centre. The loop is partially concreted and infilled with brown non-magnetic material. Dates to between c100 BC and c200 AD. Length 19mm, width 13mm, thickness 15mm, weight 8.34g.
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-46075B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper-alloy and enamel unidentified object of late Iron Age or Roman date (c.100 BC - 300 AD). The object is broadly rectangular in shape with rectangular projections at three sides. At the centre is an aperture in the shape of a figure of eight. The upper face rises to a prominent bulge on either side of the figure of eight. All three rectangular projections are decorated on the upper face by squares of enamel of alternating blue and red. The object otherwise is dark brown with patches of light green corrosion. The back face is flat and undecorated. The edges of the objec…
Created on: Wednesday 15th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-7BBD10
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Iron Age to early Roman or Romano British copper alloy knobbed terret ring dating to between c50 BC and c150 AD. It is roughly D-shaped. There is a flattened bar across the base which would have allowed attachment to a strap. To either side of this there is a raised collar. The curved frame extends from these. It is oval in cross-section and tapers gradually towards the upper part of the terret. At the apex of the loop there is a central collared knob between two further collars. It is quite unusual in that it has only one knop or knob on the loop. Most terrets with the same gene…
Created on: Saturday 30th December 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-129B6D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of middle Iron Age date, c. 400BC - 100BC. The brooch comprises a low arched ovate bow with circular knops projecting from each cardinal point. The upper and lower knops are perforated by dome topped rivets. To the reverse the rivets can be seen projecting though not evidence of a catchplate or hinge remain. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The brooch is 30.1mm long, 14.6mm wide, 6.4mm thick and weighs 2.7g. The closest parallel for this object is YORYM-8431CF which is described as sharing features in common with Hull and Hawkes Ty…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-01D531
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a cast copper alloy button-and-loop-fastener or a strap slide dating from Late Iron Age to the Roman period, c. 1st - 2nd century. The object comprises of a roughly triangular shape with rounded ends/trilobed. On the back are two broken stumps which could be the remains of a loop which would have been used o affix it to a strap - or they could have been the neck of the fastener. The front and back of the strap slide are both undecorated. The loop would have two points of attachment on the back which are shown as vaguely raised eroded points.
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9CD784
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting of late Iron Age to Roman date. The fitting is a strap slide which is comprised of two integral bosses with flat reverses and domed fronts, both of which are undecorated. A rectangular sectioned attachment loop projects from the reverse of the object. The metal has a shiny greyish-green patina and survives in good condition. The length is 41mm, the width is 17mm and the weight 26.16g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E8064E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mount, probably Iron Age in date 1st century BC - AD, as even though no satisfactory parallel for this object has been found, it appears broadly similar to double eye design belt or scabbard mounts. There are two rivet holes on the back that do not appear to continue through to the front suggesting that the object is comprised of at least two plates. There also appear to be three tabs for attachment on the back suggesting that it is part of a larger object and the decoration on the front resembles a double eye design with the remnants of a corded pattern in …
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 3rd July 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-4DB9A4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy penannular brooch of the Iron Age to Roman Period, dating to 100 BC - AD 100. About 90% of the brooch remains, the pin is missing. The brooch is sub oval in shape and circular in cross section. It comprises of a thin open hoop. Half way there is a notch or dent in the hoop, this is where the pin would have sat. The terminals are circular in plan and rectangular in cross section. They are made from the flattened end of the hoop, which have been turned up and rolled into a spiral. The brooch is a dark brown in colour with traces of green corrosion. Abr…
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1BEF5B
Object type: PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy pin dating from the Middle or Later Iron Age, probably c. 400-200BC. The pin is complete and in extremely good condition. The surfaces are not very worn and the patina is smooth and of dark brown colour. There is some corrosion/corrosive patches along lower part of the stem, but the ring head shows little corrosion/damage. The stem is short, with a small diameter while the ring head is heavy with a larger diameter. The ring head was integrally cast, i.e. both stem and head were cast in one rather than the ring being bent around to touch the stem. The ring is decorated wit…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Lonsdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A6B3DD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount probably Iron Age or early Romano-British. The mount is decorated with ring and dot motif and possibly relates horse harness equipment. The length is 55mm, the width is 47mm and the weight 24.68g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-8A2173
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fob dangler of late Iron Age date (100BC - AD 80). The object can be divided into three components. The first being an openwork disc with a pierced decoration of openwork removals in order to delineate the form of a triskelle. The second component is a central raised boss (probably a rivet) surrounded by three openwork loops possibly in the form of a flower. The last component joins the disc is to three parallel curvilinear shanks forming a cradle joining an attachment loop at the top. Each removal has been finely cut and is well proportioned and the three defined …
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-63788C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy late Iron Age/ early Roman La Tène III, Nauheim derivative brooch (100 BC - AD 100). The brooch is made in one piece, with the top of the bow narrowing and curling back on itself several times to form a spring which would then extend downwards to form the pin, there are 4 coils remaining and the top of the pin now broken. The brooch has a very thin, arched bow, which is D-shaped in section, being flat to the reverse undecorated except for a square sectioned integral plate at the centre. The bow narrows down to a triangular catchplate that is unperforated wi…
Created on: Monday 25th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0D12AB
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object possibly a latch key or mortar fragment dating to the late Iron Age or Roman period. The artefact has a trapezoidal section, which narrows to a rounded tip at the end. At the opposing end, the cauldron leg has a slanted and recessed platform where the artefact would have been joined onto the base of the cooking vessel. The artefact is in a very worn condition with a green patina and some brown encrustation. The length is 43mm, the width is 20mm thickness 11mm and the weight 9.72g
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-8B6485
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy stud dating to the later Iron Age or early Roman period. The stud has a flat circular head with a central ring which appears to have slight traces of blue enamel. Beneath the head is a thick shank, circular in cross section with a collar above the broken tip. The thickness and style of the shank suggests that this was not a belt mount or harness mount, but rather it may have adorned a small casket or other furniture item as decoration. Similar enamelled studs have been recorded on this database, and are usually dated to the later Iron Age or early Roman period, d…
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-BE0666
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy plain terret ring dating from the 1st century BC through to the 1st century AD. The ring is D shaped with a flattened base. It is wider at the base and slants upwards to the top which flattens off. There is a moulded collar with 2 ridges at each side of the strap bar. There appears to be a break on the top of the object which could indicate that it was originally a pole mounted ring similar on the database to NLM-10D751 or it could have been knobbed. The rest of the terret is plain. The length is 38mm, the width is 35mm and the weight 10.77g Also shares similari…
Created on: Monday 13th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-B4A2A3
Object type: HORSE TRAPPING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy horse harness ring (terret) dating to the Iron Age. The ring is broken with approximately half remaining probably a lynch pin and decorated with La Tene. The length is 75mm, the width is 40mm thickness 18mm and the weight 94.77g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PAYTHORNE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-ABBDE8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy item difficult to identify possibly dating 300BC to 410AD. It is possibly the bow from an early Iron Age brooch, part of a terret ring or mount. The fragment is long, tapering and curving in different directions and the apex and terminal at which points it is also broken. Similar to SF-70C8C7, and YORYM-017E93on the database. The length is 28mm, the width is 10mm thickness 4mm and the weight 4.07g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KELBROOK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB8D01
Object type: HORSE TRAPPING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy terret, of Late Iron Age dating 300 BC - AD 100. Around 25% of the terret is present, the rest presumed lost in antiquity. The profile of the terret is oval in cross section and originally the object would have been D-shaped. There is decoration along the length in a La Tene style possibly a tendril. Similar to WMID-2BCB95, YORYM-4C6C21 and YORYM-C23B67 on the database. The length is 44mm, the width is 15mm thickness 7mm and the weight 8.26g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KELBROOK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-056EE0
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Engraved sphere copper alloy ball terminal with a junction collar and a linear decoration. Possibly a bracelet or torc terminal dating to the Late Iron Age or Romano-British period 100BC to 410 AD. The diameter is 10.5mm and the weight 3.34.
Created on: Monday 24th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC5F14
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy terret of simple type dating from the Late Iron Age to early Roman period, ca. 100BC to AD 100. The terret ring is sub oval (D shaped) in plan with an irregular sub-oval (D shaped) cross section. The attachment bar is oval in cross section and flanked by two circular mouldings. Each of these moulding has a central circumferential groove separating the mouldings into two parts. There is no evidence for other cast decorative motifs or enameled or applied decoration. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Ag…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC3370
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Probably a cast copper strap mount also called a 'pressure tectonic' dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is c. 100BC-AD200. The artefact is nearly complete and in very good condition. It is of roughly triangular shape with a flat top and three large spikes on the underside. One of the points of the triangle terminates in a break, but there is no further damage or breakages on the other side. Opposite the break, the other two points of the triangle terminate in two ornamental knops with carved or incised crosses on the circular tops. Below, the copper alloy is qui…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FBFCE3
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably part of a late Iron Age or early Roman crudely cast copper alloy dumb bell toggle dating from c100 BC to 100 AD. The toggle is comprised of two semi circular balls joined by a reel shaped element in the centre and is one piece. There is no evidence of an attachment loop. There is also the possibility that it relates to casting waste. Similar examples of toggles on the database are SWYOR-C88EE7, HESH-16B175, and SWYOR-BFAEE0 Length 20mm, width 7mm, thickness 7mm, weight 3.2g.
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 29th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-71C396
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Iron Age to early Roman copper alloy circular mount of Triskele type design. Possibly from a chariot or horse harness, or perhaps from a shield. The decorated face has four wave like tendrils, each curling clockwise inside a circular border, possibly forming a stylised swastika. Originally enamelled. Some green enamel remains. Probably dates to between c100 BC and c150 AD. Diameter 32mm. On the database, NLM-02F883 is stylistically similar.
Created on: Wednesday 4th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FBB2A4
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable late Iron Age to early Roman iron and copper alloy linch pin head that is heavily corroded and concreted. It is angled correctly and the disc visible on the object is where it would be expected to be for a linch pin of the period (for example see LANCUM-E78098). Dates to between c100BC and cAD100. The object measures 27 x 17 x 13mm and weighs 6.4g.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sabden Fold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D27F96
Object type: COSMETIC PESTLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy cosmetic pestle of later Iron Age or early Roman date circa 50 BC - 200 AD. It is sub-rectangular in plan with both the terminals tapering and terminating with a break. The body of the pestle curves along its length; it also flares and tapers in thickness, with the thickest part being at the centre of the bow. The lower edge would have acted as the grinding edge of the pestle and would have fitted into a similar shaped mortar. The loop is missing. The object has a mid-green patina. Similar examples which can be found on the database are HESH-BDF153 and SF-EFB3C1.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bickerstaffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-323DF7
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy 'fob' or 'dangler' (harness fitting or bridle fitting) dating to the Late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is the 1st century BC - 1st century AD. The object is an openwork circular disc with a projecting circular ring attachment or loop attaching the fob/dangler to the bridle. The design of the openwork disc is a broken triskele with a deep groove on the obverse of each arm. It is in good condition despite the breaks Three similar finds have been recorded on the database and these are- SWYOR-69FBC5, LVPL-E60E27, NCL-91CA92 and LVPL-F98596.
Created on: Thursday 21st June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A6AE93
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fitting, probably a drop handle from a vessel, dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is c. 100BC-AD50. The handle is in good condition with a smooth surface that is only interrupted by cracks of corrosive products coming through to the surface where the artefact was slightly bent out of shape. The handle is curved and has a quatrfoil-shaped cross-section. The four ridges on the outside are all decorated with a decoration called 'pseudo-stitching'. The terminals of the artefact have small square prongs in the centre which were probably used for sus…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-939C76
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy head dating from the Late Iron Age to the Roman period, (300BC-410AD). The artefact takes the form the forward-facing bust of uncertain sex. It is sub-circular in cross-section. The incised facial features include two drilled circular eyes, a wide flat nose and a horizontal incised groove for the mouth. The head has raised hair which steps down at a right angle to join the neck. The base of the hair has two horizontal incised grooves along the base and vertical grooves running from the crown of the head to the horizontal grooves. Two grooves run from the crown of th…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hurst Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1E7BE6
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy clothing fastener late Iron Age to Roman date 150BC - 100 AD. The fragment is 21mm long by 10mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1DA021
Object type: MANUFACTURING DEBRIS
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron ore with limestone from a multiperiod metal working site mined 800BC - 1100AD. The fragment is 50mm long by 40mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E78098
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy and iron linch pin terminal dating from the Late Iron Age, i.e. ca. 100BC-AD100. The linch pin terminal was cast in the form of a bulbous cone which extends at the apex round into a 'button' terminal, sometimes referred to as a 'hoof' type. The terminal face is circular,17.8x21.4 mm in diameter, with in a raised oval border at the top. There is no decoration left on the face: instead, there are two small holes in a vertical line, but they seem functional rather than decorative. Traces of red enamel are left in the holes and it is likely that there was …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-987E82
Object type: WALL PLASTER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Several small pieces of burned clay, possibly daub dating from from the prehistoric period, i.e. c. 2000BC-AD100. The material is white in colour and the fragments are very worn. It is likely that they are prehistoric, but they could date the Roman or medieval period. Unfortunately, the fragments are so small and/or worn that no impressions of the wattle (i.e. the wall material, that is sticks/branches/etc) remains on the inside.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-945BF2
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small vessel fragment probably dating from the Prehistoric period, i.e. c. 2000BC-1st century AD. The vessel was made from very soft skin-coloured earthenware and hence, the fragment is very worn and the surface soft to the touch. The fabric was tempered with small and medium-sized quartzite sand and possibly some organic matrial that got burned in the kiln.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 11th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-701EE1
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy terret of Simple type, dating from the late Iron Age to early Roman period 100BC-100 AD.
Created on: Thursday 14th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Silverdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0E44E5
Object type: QUERN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large beehive quern stone dating to the Iron Age, (800BC-100AD). The object is circular in plan and beehive shaped in form. It is the upper stone of a quern. The object has a central circular perforation. The surface around the perforation on the upper surface has been worn due to its use as the working surface. At one side of the object is a socket for a handle which would probably have been made of metal. The quern stone is granite and in very good condition. Beehive querns were in use during the Iron Age and continued until the 1st century occupation.
Created on: Friday 3rd September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crawford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8C6C34
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bracelet fragment, probably dating from the Iron Age (800-300BC). A similar example was found in what is assumed to be a Late Bronze Age context at Castle Hill, Scarborough, and they have Hallstatt origins. The length is 95mm, the width is 60mm, the thickness 16mm and the weight 117.85g.
Created on: Monday 29th June 2009
Last updated: Friday 25th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tunstall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A0DFC6
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a fragment of a copper-alloy three-link bridle bit dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, i.e. 3rd century BC to 1st or, less likely, 2nd century AD. At the bottom is an internally very worn drop-shaped loop which narrows towards the top, extending into an arm which tapers to a point. At the pointy end, a small portion of a probably internally cast ring survives. On each side of the tapering arm is an oval moulding from which extends a broken-off, curved arm. The two broken-off arms probably curved around the broken inner ring and joined at the top to form a big…
Created on: Monday 6th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-685EF5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rare, complete cast cu-alloy brooch dating from the La Tène period/Late Iron Age (c 4th-3rd centuries BC). It is a one-piece brooch with bilateral spring and a highly arched bow which is decorated with grooves and a line of dots(?)/small hourglass(?)-shaped stamps on top. The grooved decoration can be found on both sides and the reverse of the bow and it is interesting to note that the upper side of the bow is much more worn than the reverse which would have had more contact with the cloth. The uppermost part of the bow is smooth and shiny. Furthermore, the brooch has an extended catc…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-61EFA0
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Iron Age to Roman copper-alloy Birdlip brooch dating from the mid-1st century BC to mid-1st century AD. Its pin is missing but otherwise it is complete. It has a trumpet-shaped head and moulded decoration on the bow which is very thin towards the head of the brooch. Probably for both decoration and stabilisation purposes, a cast cu-alloy 'ball' was moulded between the rim of the trumpet-shaped head and the heavier top of the bow. The large foot is undecorated and does not have a headstud.
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFE5C5
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy miniature terret ring dating to the Late Iron Age to early Roman period (300 BC - 100 AD). Picture kindly supplied by finder.
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BB3051
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy ornate terret ring. Dates to the late Iron Age-early Roman period 1st century AD. Damaged quatrefoil convex skirt with two integral rivets (each 3.5mm diameter) on the underside. It collars around the top where there is an integral loop. The loop is decorated with 3 perpendicular integral knops which are set equally apart-21mm- one on either side of the loop and one on the top. It would have been connected to a horse's harness pad or yoke for the driving reins to pass through. There are generally two per horse and often decorative.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fylde area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E49550
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron axehead, possibly Late Iron Age but more likely Post-Medieval or modern. If it did date from the LIA, it would be a very rare Lancashire find indeed. The object is heavily corroded, but the socket and blade are still readily recognisable. Early Iron Age axes were made from forged, not wrought iron and it was difficult to form whole 'sockets' as were known from LBA socketed axes. For iron axes like this the wings needed to be reheated and hammered into the required shape. However, iron axes like this survive only very rarely and since post medieval and some modern tools apply this …
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fylde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D9EDB3
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-allow arrow head, possibly Early Iron Age. Tip and most of the socket broken off, wings and midrib damaged, but complete. The midrib is unusual in so far that it is square-sectioned (BA midribs of spearhads or arrowheads always have a circular cross-section), but it is most certainly prehistoric since from about 600/500Bc onwards spearheads and arrowheads were no longer made from bronze, but usually iron. However, there is no parallel from the Early Iron Age for an item like this and thus it is quite possible that it is from a later period after all (ie. Roman or Early Medieval).
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-D91806
Object type: LINCH PIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron/cu-alloy linch pin. The actual pin was made from iron and is missing - as well as the lower terminal (the 'foot') of the linch pin which was usually smaller than the head and bent. The remaining head is made from cast co-alloy and has two large rivet holes on either side of the lower part. The upper part of the head is flat and has a moulded triskele design in the centre. It is somewhat crudely made and there are no traces of enamel left between the arms of the triskele ornament.
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFB275
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular co-alloy harness-fitting, probably a strap mount or a bridle attachment. It is decorated with a very crude triskele-design composed of three central eyes and a matching openwork pattern. On the back is a crudely cast square loop for attachment.
Created on: Monday 21st March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF9EF8
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain co-alloy terret ring. It is complete except for the attachment to the chariot yoke which is broken off.
Created on: Monday 21st March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFCBA5
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small mouth fragment of copper-alloy socketed looped axe. The axe had a double-mouth moulding and was decorated with thin rib, possibly terminating in small pellets, on both front and back. What remains of the ribs indicated that the axe was most possibly a Type Sompting axe of the earlier part of the Early Iron Age (750-650). Complete axes of this type have been found in hoards such as Cardiff II (Leckwith), Glamorgan, Wales and Quy Fen, Cambridgeshire.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FB07C7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of bow and catchplate of a possible Langton Down type brooch. The bow is thin, straight sided and rounded at its end. The front surface is ribbed. The catchplate has two perforations. Unusually, the brooch has been repaired in antiquity in that the worn catchplate has had a plate riveted to it with two copper rivets. It has been cut to the shape of the original catchplate and turned over at its edge to catch the pin.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-F4F5D6
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible oil vessel, dating to the late iron age period. This vessel compremises of three part which have been broken in antiquity, but over all make up a oval shaped hollow vessel, in the shape of a bird, with the head as its spout. The first part is the body (58mm long, 22mm high), it is oval in shape with a concave shape to it. On the underside of the body (vessel) are four legs which are part of the original cast, and are four small stumps, to the back end there is a slight tapering of the vessel to a rounded point which looks like it could represent a tail. The inside…
Created on: Monday 10th May 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-03A734
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly harness mount or horse bit dating from the Late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is the 1st century AD.
Created on: Thursday 11th March 2004
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT674
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A plain crude annular (possible) terret ring, thick rounded profile, flattened slightly on one side.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SIMONSWOOD', grid reference and parish protected.