Record ID: LANCUM-B12C66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is decorated on both sides with a pattern of dots and lines in relief. The lines divide each ring-shaped surface in ca. ten crudely designed but equally-sized cells, five of which show a central design of an 'arrow' or 'heart', while the remaining five cells show two dots set above each other vertically. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sinkers, hunting nets or traps or t…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B13A76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is very crudely decorated on both sides: while one side shows a crude pattern of criss-crossing lines in relief, the other shows at least one circle of dots around the central perforation. There may be two more circles of dots - one closer to the perforation, the other closer to the rim -, but they are not as clear at the central ring. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sin…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B13FB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is decorated on both sides with a simple ring-and-dot motif: however, whilst there are six ring-and-dots on one side, the other shows only four. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sinkers, hunting nets or traps or to weigh down cloth (table cloths, curtains, etc). Similar items found in archaeological contexts have been dated to ca. AD1400-1600.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-043A67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The weight is circular and biconical with a central perforation and decorated with radiating lines. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 28g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuerden Hall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-663111
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix. back plain other than intact suspension loop middle bottom. Matrix is in good condition but slightly arched along the longer axis. Device: (Described from impression). Difficult to interpret; may be intended for a trident-shaped fleur-de-lys. Measurements: 41 mm x 23 mm, 5 mm thick.
Created on: Sunday 22nd March 2009
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-B1C776
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete circular flat-cylindrical cast lead-alloy object, possibly a spindle whorl dating from the later medieval period, i.e. 1400-1600. The lead weight is flat-cylindrical in cross-section with a flat base and flattish top. It seems to have been decorated with indentations on one side only. The lead weight is basic and has suffered corrosion. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists.…
Created on: Friday 1st May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GARSTANG', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4E1395
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Inscribed seal matrix lead-alloy cast dating from 14th century AD. It reads 'S'RICARD FIL WILLI' which means the 'Seal of Richard, son of William' (the S at the beginning is the abbreviation of 'SIGILLUM', lat. seal) so it's a personal seal matrix. The diameter is 30mm and the weight is 18.93g.
Created on: Monday 7th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BARNOLDSWICK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-80A9F2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular biconical cast lead-alloy weight, possibly a spindle whorl dating from the later medieval or early post-medieval period, i.e. AD1200-1600. The lead weight is flat biconical in cross-section with a rounded base and top. It is decorated with a more complicated pattern than most of these lead weights classed as 'spindle whorls'. One side bear the moulded pattern of four(?) dots-in-circlets with flower buds between circles and the other side shows seven spoked circles resembling the wheels of a carriage/cart, a breaking wheel or, possibly more appropriate in this co…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Schofield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B11266
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead token dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The object is oval in plan. On the upper surface a winged bird facing right. The reverse is undecorated. On the reverse is a raised rim indicating that it may have been cast in an open mould. The top of the object has been damaged and it has a dark grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B121D4
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead token dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1700). The object is oval in plan. On the upper surface is a bird facing left, with a pellet below the head. The reverse is undecorated. The top of the object has been damaged and it has a dark grey patina.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', 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.

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: LANCUM-FAD347
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead ampulla of Medieval date. The lower part of the ampulla is present, the rest missing due to old breaks. It is oval in shape and on one side there is scallop shell decoration with 13 ribs visible. There is no decoration visible on the other side.
Created on: Thursday 17th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D4E2F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly medieval cast lead roughly shield shaped weight perhaps a trade weight dating between 1400-1600AD. The top face of the weight is concave and the reverse is flat. At the top of the weight is a hole possiblt to act as a suspension loop.The top face has a decoration now illegible obscured by plough damage. These shield weights with royal heraldic designs (lys and lions, with crowns) are relativley common in northern England. It is 45mm in length, 35mm in width, 10mm thick and weighs 50.12g. Similar examples can be seen in Biggs, N. and Withers, P. Lead Weights, The David Roger…
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ARKHOLME', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B1C213
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl or fowling or fishing weight possibly dating from 1150-1450 AD. The weight is flat sub-circular with a circular perforation running through the centre. The weight has a maximum external diameter of 22mm, and the central perforation has a maximum diameter of 10mm. The weight is a maximum of 11mm thick, and it has a mass of 26.63g. The weight is decorated with a series of dividing lines and raised pellets on the obverse and open lozenges on the reverse. In the “Finds Recording Guide”, Geake (2001, p66) points out that: “The functi…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BICKERSTAFFE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL10
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead ampulla with cast wheel or curved rays decoration on both sides. Damaged
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL102
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead round spindle whorl with central hole. Dot decoration on one side, dot and V's on the other. Distinct rim.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE LATHOM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL130
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead spindle whorl.
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE ORMSKIRK', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL1431
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated with pellets and 'scrolls'
Created on: Friday 30th June 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE NEWTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL176
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Worn edges, surface decoration slightly worn
Created on: Monday 20th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SALESBURY', grid reference and parish protected.