Record ID: LANCUM-0EF697
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead object, probably a weight. It has two circular faces one of which is flat and has two incised lines and an indented dot in the center, the second face is slightly concave. The first face (diameter 15mm) tapers out to the larger face (diameter 22mm)and the circumference is rough with raised vertical lines running from one face to the other.
Created on: Friday 23rd July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5F0354
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead gaming piece or weight of uncertain date within the period c. 43 - 1500 AD. The object is circular with a flat bottom face and convex, decorative upper face. Raised lines extend from a central dome to the outer edge of the upper face; interspersed between these are raised circles. The sections between the transverse lines are also slightly domed. The object has a cream-coloured patina. A large section of the central dome on the upper face is chipped. Otherwise the object survives in good condition. The object is 25.88mm in diameter, 6.59mm in thickness and weighs 19g. The over…
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-5E545F
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cylindrical spindle whorl of uncertain date (c. 43 - 1800 AD). The object is circular in plan with a central, circular perforation, slightly larger in diameter on one side than the other. The object is D-shaped in section. Damage has been sustained by the object, leaving a rough, irregular area to one side. Otherwise, the object has a smooth, white patina. It is 22.45mm in diameter, 12.14mm in thickness and weighs 35.71g. The diameter of the central perforation is 9.38mm at one end and 7.56mm at the other end. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date without archaeological co…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-65589B
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead object of uncertain function and date, possibly a gaming piece. Suggested date-range: c. 900 - 1800 AD. The object is circular with a central circular perforation and prominent crenallations that rise up from the outer edge. The object has a matt, light-brown patina. It is 21.27mm in diameter, 12.13mm in height and 3.46mm in thickness. It weighs 14.30g. Similar examples have been recorded on the database but the precise function of these objects is unknown: YORYM-0DD735, YORYM-231508 and YORYM-2306D4. The crenallation and perforation of this object bears reminiscence with gami…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-6D7E15
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date within the period c. AD 43 - 1800. The spindle whorl is broadly oval in shape, with a flat bottom face and a convex upper face of uneven thickness. It has a central, circular perforation. The object has a white patina. It is 41.46mm in diameter, 12.39mm in thickness and weighs 73.68g. The diameter of the central perforation is 11.28mm. Lead spindle whorls can be difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period to the modern day. This is especially the case for crudely-formed examples such as this one.
Created on: Monday 29th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-BDDDA5
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight or gaming piece of uncertain date (c. AD 43 - 1500). The object is discoid and incised with a cross across the entire face on both sides. The object has a white patina. It is 24.49mm in diameter, 4.71mm in thickness and weighs 20.26g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1F9B5B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cylindrical spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early-medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is crudely shaped: it roughly hexagonal in plan and rectangular in section, with a central, circular perforation. The object has a white patina. It is 22.35mm in diameter and 9.70mm in thickness. The diameter of the perforation is 9.05mm. It weighs 25.06g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into the modern day. Cylindrical spindle whorls are associated with Roman and early medie…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-1FB7EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead spindle whorl of uncertain date, possibly Roman or early-medieval (c. AD 43 - 1000). The spindle whorl is circular in plan, with a central, circular perforation. The bottom face of the object is flat, while the upper face is domed on one side and angled on the other side. The object has a pitted surface with a white patina. It is 27.24mm in diameter and 6.82mm in thickness. The diameter of the perforation is 9.61mm. It weighs 18.76g. Lead spindle whorls are difficult to date without archaeological context as a similar form was used from the Roman period into the modern day. Si…
Created on: Monday 1st April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-77CF78
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is sub-rectangular in form, tapering towards the top where a broken copper alloy suspension loop is still attached. Rectangular depressions can be seen on two sides and the weight is clearly marked II on one side. The weight has a dull cream/light brown coloured surface. Length: 32mm, width: 20mm.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURNLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6C2F1
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object. Possibly casting waste. The object is an irregular shape being tapered at one terminus and circular in section, and the opposing terminus is flat in section and wide. There is a 45 degree angle bend in the artefact which appears in profile. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6D126
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead hook/peg. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6D4E5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead casting waste. The object has a wide flat base which tapers to a fine point at the opposing terminus. Appears to be a 'drop' of lead created through the casting process of another object. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site of recovery.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6D8B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object. The lead is almost flat in section and has been rolled. Waste product from the creation of another object. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6DD16
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight. Square base with rectangular body shape and a tapered head terminus with a sub-oval hole to allow attachment. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered. Too heavy to weigh on scales. Greater than 200 grams in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6E0C5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object. Probably casting waste or similar unwanted surplus from the casting process. Irregular form. Forms a wedge shape in profile. Possibly Roman due to the nature of the site where recovered.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6E461
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead casting waste. The object is irregular in form and appears as a 'drop'. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6E828
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead stud/disc. Irregular in form. Front face demonstrates a central pellet in relief with a surrounding circular form. The reverse is plain. Possibly a miss-cast token. The site of recovery of the object could suggest however that this object is Roman in date and could therefore be a lead pot mend. These were used to hold broken vessels together before glue. A hole would be drilled into a broken vessel along the line of the break and then molten lead poured through which would harden on cooling (Cuddeford 1994 page 51).
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6ED21
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible lead weight. Oval in plan. Semi-circular in section due to a flat base and rounded top. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site of recovery.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-09AAD8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex lead weight, probably a spindle whorl. It has a central perforation and it is decorated with what is possibly a moulded five-pointed star in relief. Lead weights like these are common finds and it has been noted that (if it is a spindle whorl), the weight of the spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3-5g) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30-35g) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, 184). This example weighs 31.72g, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a heavy material such …
Created on: Monday 13th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C4D01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain crescent-shaped (or 1/2 of a) lead weight. It does not bear any official markings and if it was not used as a home made lead weight, its use must remain uncertain.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.