Record ID: LANCUM-D8F548
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undateable gold or yellow metal object, probably metal working waste, possibly Early Medieval bullion. It is sub-circular in plan and oval in cross-section. The globular form is undiagnostic, and it is therefore not possible to date with any degree of certainty. The weight is quite close to that of a half-ertog or eyrir (4 or 4.26g), but not sufficiently close to justify a firm date, especially since the object does not appear to be a finished item, which means the weight may not be significant on any weight standard. Metal working melts are known from the Viking Age, but the artefact…
Created on: Tuesday 13th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-AC969D
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable piece of cast copper alloy waste; a casting well of unknown date. The remnant would have been from the funnel shaped neck of a mould. Consequently, the waste itself is funnel shaped, sub-conical, with an oval, uneven top surface, and tapering towards a broken runner or sprue 'foot'. There is a second runner, perhaps leading to the next mould, projecting to the side. The object is 22.7mm long, 9.7mm high, 16.8mm wide and weighs 7g. It has a grey green patina. For a similar, although lead alloy, example see HESH-CFC988. A number of these objects have been dated to the B…
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Saturday 9th October 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-A32634
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or lead alloy fragment of an unknown date, possibly casting waste or a partially melted or miscast object. It does appears to have deliberately cast holes, similar to the openwork style, and possible ring and dot decoration. Its original intended purpose is unknown but if it isn't casting waste it could be part of a Late Early Medieval to early Medieval strap-end of Thomas's Class E, similar to LANCUM-2409F1 but cast in lead. Other lead alloy strap ends of the period on the database include NMS-82ED04, NLM-890976, and NMS-45E545. It may have been be a failed lead mold former asso…
Created on: Friday 25th April 2014
Last updated: Saturday 2nd January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lytham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-27A2FD
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy metal working waste of uncertain date. The large piece measures 56mm in length, 65mm in width, 25mm thick and weighs, 277.70g. Five smaller fragments or droplets of metal working waste were recovered close to the larger piece. The waste is un-diagnostic but does indicate metal working may have taken place in the area.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FF5521
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Two amorphic piece of copper alloy slag. Found in an area with Bronze Age and Roman artefacts. The surface is characterised by lumps and hollows and has a tin element is indicated relating to bronze working. The slag has a good deep green patina, similar to that seen on some local Bronze Age metalwork, so it may date from this period. If this lump of slag is indeed Bronze Age, it is interesting that it has survived and was not re-melted. Fragments of casting waste like this one are hard to date. Scientific analysis of the elemental composition of the copper alloy would allow a more acc…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-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-4909B8
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casting sprue/jet of probable Roman date. A truncated cone shaped body with a single projection. It has a slightly concave base. The casting jet has a mid green. These sprues are commonly found in late Bronze Age hoards, but can be of other dates as well and it is possible that it is Roman used in the making of a small object like a brooch. Similar to LANCUM-E8F754, LEIC-370216, SF-7BABF5 and WILT-FA4F72 14mm in height, 18mm in diameter, and weighs 8.06 grams.
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BD9A25
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rectangular fragment of cast cu-alloy mount or plaque or, more probably piece of casting waste. There are irregular mouldings on the obverse and very fine grooves on the reverse, as the fragment came from an industrially manufactured object.
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BD9FF3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roughly rectangular, unidentified lead fragment, probably casting waste or broken of a larger lead plaque.
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BDBCA3
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object or large piece of lead casting waste.
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C80111
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy object of post-medieval date. The fragment is incomplete and has possibly formed as casting waste. It is sub-oval in plan and flat. The edges of the object are undulating and the upper face is smooth. The upper face has been inscribed with the name William Aspinall. The opposite face of the object is worn and plain. It has a light brownish-white patina. The object may relate to William Aspinall of Lathom who is recorded as a boat person in the 1800s, see http://www.boatfamilies.org.uk/getperson.php?personID=I13800&tree=CanalFamily1. Dimensions: 28mm in length, 36mm …
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2A7B99
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy casting jet. It is sub pyramidal in shape with three evenly spaced short stubs projecting toward the tip from about halfway up the object. These are the sprues that would have gone into three different moulds or channels. The 'pyramid' is the central point into which the molten lead allot would have been formed. The base of the pyramid would actually have beeen uppermost and the central depressionis typical of contraction when cooling. The colour of the alloy suggests a date between c1600 and c2000 AD. Length 46mm, width 42mm, height 32mm, and weight 262.65g.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Leyland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7DCF0C
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead shot casting waste, probably dating from the 18th or 19th century,
Created on: Friday 10th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yealand', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BD9747
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a lead plaque or mount or, more likely, piece of lead casting waste. It is rectangular in shape and has two raised edges - possibly casting seams?
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A63D41
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of casting waste dating from the Iron Age to Medieval periods.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-10CC4F
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age to Post Medieval copper alloy casting waste, possibly an abraded casting jet. Dates from c2350 BC to c1750 AD. Length 24mm, width 19mm, thickness 11mm, and weight 13.23g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C31844
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, probable casting waste, possibly of Bronze Age dating (2150 BC to 800 BC). However, due to the lack of context and continuation of casting styles, this fragment could be dated from the Bronze Age through to the Roman Period (c.2150 BC - 410 AD). The fragment is sub triangular in plan, and roughly D shaped in cross section. It has an irregular, rough surface. It is most likely part of a copper ingot, prior to being smelted and cast. It is a mid to dark green colour. A couple of small areas of iron staining, probably due to impurities in the copper. An e…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded.