Record ID: LANCUM-69FE85
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unusual lead alloy mount of unknown date and period it appears to be in the form a medal decorated with a swastika. The stamped cross is more consistent with a later Medieval style, suggesting it dates to the 12th to 16th Centuries AD. The pendant is a mid grey in colour, with an even surface patina. A direct parallel for this find has not been located at the time of recording. The swastika, the 'crux gammatica' (a cross formed from 4 Greek capital gamma characters) was widely used long before the Christian period, possibly in pagan religious contexts. It did however continu…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: LVPL12
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Base metal alloy medallet. Obv. figure on sailing ship, legend illegible except word 'SECURITAS'. Rev. St. George on horseback slaying dragon, legend S. GEORGE-------PATRONUS. Loop attachment for ribbon or chain. 20th century in date
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 1998
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE AUGHTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL87
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918. Very Worn
Created on: Friday 26th June 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: LVPL2187
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Commemorative meda of Nelson's flagship HMS Foudroyant.
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-167C07
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast white metal religious medal of the Post medieval period. It is circular and possibly has a suspension loop at the top (now missing). One side shows an apostle and child in the centre, with a chequered background behind, each square containing a fleur de lys. Around the border is a partially legible legend reading "[..] OF HUMILITY AND OBEDIENCE PRAY FOR US". The other side shows a figure of Mary with hands crossed over her chest surrounded by a penumbra. The border has fleur de lys at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock and a partially legible legend reading "HELP [..] PRAY FOR US". This i…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Last updated: Monday 20th April 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-B68C18
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, lead alloy, probable post medieval-modern medal, dating AD.1600-1900 possibly copying a Roman coin. The object would have been a circular disc of metal with an attached suspension loop. It could be much earlier and does have some similarities with a papal bull. The length is 28mm, the width is 24mm and the weight 4.87g.
Created on: Monday 8th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-F7EF9A
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal or homemade medallion dating from the post-medieval period, that is the later 18th century, AD 1739 - 1800. The medal is a sub-circular disc of lead with no evidence of attachment. The medal has a design on the front but no parallels have been found. The diameter is 37mm and the weight 47.03g.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-F199A8
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal commorating the coronation of Queen Victoria. On the front is a bust of Victoria facing left with no adornments. On the reverse is a coronation scene with the Queen sitting in the coronation chair while the crown in placed on her head by the Archbishop, she has attendants and others around her. The inscription on the obverse possibly reads VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN, the first and last words are visible and this was a popular motif on other commorative medals, which seem to have been produced in a wide range of precious and non-precious metals. Dimens…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookhouse', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C1F463
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern commemorative medal for CHARLES IX and his brother HENRI III made from cast bronze. Legend, Obverse: CAROLVS IX GALIA(rum) HENRICVS POLO(niae) CRISS(tianissimi) INVIC(tissimi) RR (reges). Reverse: KATHARI(na) REGIN(a) HENRI(ci) II VXOR FRANCIS(ci) ET CAROL(i) REGVM MATER. Catherine was the wife of Henri II and the mother of King François II, Charles IX et Henri III.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-D90BD3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern medal, probably made from cast tin or pewter. The inscription reads: "Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland * Duke of Lancaster; Lancaster Storey.Major * In Commemoration of the fiftieth year of her majesty's reign." 21st June 1887
Created on: Tuesday 6th March 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-141724
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cut out probably from a commemorative medal possibly of a young Victoria. The object has been cut on all edges around the head and neck of a female figure wearing a crown. On the opposite side of the object a two story building possibly a church is depicted. The building has a steep roof infilled with cross-hatching with a bell surmounted on the centre of the roof. At one end of the roof is a cross and another possible cross is at the other end. There are two upper story windows and a long rectangular door or gate with pillars. In front of the building are two ovals withi…
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5A58D3
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal or homemade medallion dating from the post-medieval period, that is the later 18th century, AD 1739 - 1800. The medal is a sub-circular disc of lead with no evidence of attachment. The front is decorated with an incuse design of a man in periwig and frock coat, facing right, holding a baton. The legend is very worn. This design was probably impressed into the lead from an Admiral Vernon medallion, which were commemorative medals made in copper alloy, to celebrate Admiral Vernon's successful capture of Portobello with only six ships in 1739, and his other victories…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-5A611D
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy medal or homemade medallion dating from the post-medieval period, that is the later 18th century, AD 1739 - 1800. The medal is a sub-circular disc of lead with no evidence of attachment. There is one small chuck missing from one side. The front is decorated with an incuse design of a man in periwig and frock coat, facing right, holding a baton. The legend is very worn. This design was probably impressed into the lead from an Admiral Vernon medallion, which were commemorative medals made in copper alloy, to celebrate Admiral Vernon's successful capture of Portobello wi…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-48DC34
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver service medal from World War 1, awarded to Pte. Nicholas Farnworth, 24391, which is inscribed on the rim of the medal. This silver medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war (an area of active fighting) or served overseas (perhaps as a garrison soldier) between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 inclusive. The ribbon would have had a central band of orange edged with white, black and blue lines and although many other medal ribbons symbolise something, it seems that the colour and pattern of the British War…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
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