Record ID: LVPL-BE80A5
Object type: AXE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast blade of an iron axe, the socket end is missing from an old break and the blade is highly corroded. It is rectangular in cross section and triangular in plan. It is quite a small axe and very thick, 22.34mm. Axes do not change a great deal between the Roman and Modern periods and features that can suggest more precise dating, such as the socket shape and the way the blade joins the socket, are missing in this example.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A39742
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spearhead, possibly dating to the roman period. The tip is missing, the blade of the spear has a central ridge running up both sides, making it look lonzenge shape in section. The socket of the spear which is hollow and circular in section is broken although the main shaft survives. The shaft tapers from the tip to the bottom, near were the shaft flares out to the blade there are three linear grooves.
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-7E5C76
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. It has a pyramidal head, under this is a neck before the shank, which is square in section. The shank  bends towards the tip, which is rounded. A similar example is SUR-7D0489 Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 8mm diameter, it weighs 3.34g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-F3A9A7
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron cannon ball dating from the 17th century. No image of find available.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton-le-Dale', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-F3CD10
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron cannon ball dating from the 17th century. Dimensions are approximately 410grams and 47mm in diameter. Unfortunately, there is no image available for this find.
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton Summit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5D4E02
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron shot, either a large musket ball or a very small cannon ball, dating from the 17-19th centuries. The surface is uneven due to corrosion.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93F351
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron mount and nail, probablyp dating from the post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. AD1700-1900. Mount: 67.57; 14.02; 8.36; 33.57g; Nail: 28.72; 20.25; 10.60g The size and weight of the larger fragment suggest that it dates from the late modern period.
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-D611E3
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete musket shot mould made from iron, for large lead bullets of c. 18.41x17.55mm, dating to the 17th or early 18th century. It is made from two halves pivoted or hinged together to resemble a pair of scissors. It survives complete, except for one handle terminal which is missing. The surviving handle terminal droops slightly inwards. The mould halves are both hemispherical, internally and externally. There is no decoration. On one side, both halves have a small hole on the seam, to allow the molten lead to be poured in. The central rivet is still in place and the handles can be moved.
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilsborrow', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-177960
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron cannon ball (4.5lbs), probably from the Civil War period (ca. 1650). Reported to Museum of Lancashire, but no picture of find available.
Created on: Thursday 15th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Higher Wheelton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-072026
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain, oblong iron applique belt mount with two pointed lugs on the back that were pushed through the leather strap/belt and then bent over. The surface was bronze coated.
Created on: Monday 14th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisburn Area', grid reference and parish protected.