Record ID: LANCUM-D50DD4
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy fragment which is formed like a snake. The snake's tail is missing, but the tail of probably another snake (attached at the other, opposing end) is wrapped around the lower part of the snake's body. The surface is pitted, but most of the scales are still visible. The snake's head shows remains of eyes, an open snout and horns (?). It has been suggested by the finder that this could be the fragment of a linstock (a lance-like tool that was used to fire cannons); however Dr Stephen Bull (Museum of Lancashire, Military Historian) pointed out that the snake, though it has the…
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FD83B4
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an agricultural tool. Cast copper alloy. Possibly the prong of a fork.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CBED68
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible handle of a tool, nut cracker or (more likely) the arm of a Victorian divider. It was made from cast cu-alloy, one end pointed, the other one socketed.
Created on: Monday 24th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.