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Record ID: LVPL-0EDE6C
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy erotic plaque or figurine of post-medieval date. The scene consists of a standing couple, probably engaged in sexual intercourse. The two figures are positioned facing each other. Both parties are standing upright with the male appearing to be the shorter of the two. The figures are joined at the base, the phallus and the arms with the male figure's elbow is bent at a 90 degree angle and is holding the female. There are no visible facial features on either figure. The rear of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a dark reddish-green patina and is worn.
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Created on: Friday 14th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-724682
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern brass railway or tram plaque or mount issued by Preston Council. It shows the council crest at the top (a seated lamb holding a penant, with the initials P.P. below), the driver's number in a central oval cartouche, and the inscription DRIVER at the bottom. Dates from between c1850 and c1939 AD.
The length is 100mm, width 69mm, and the weight is 118.11g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: LANCUM-831059
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy plates that may have been mounted as a plaque or other ornamental feature. The larger of the two pieces has depth to it, and has a partially raised design running along the length. It is difficult to discern but is probably a vine or floral motif of some description. There is one raised piece which may be an attachment or even a brooch catchplate but it is too corroded to draw any definitive conclusions.
The smaller plate is flat, with a design that can be seen on both sides of the piece and as such it is difficult to determine how this was manufactured. It has&n…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.
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