Record ID: LANCUM-B10EC4
Object type: MAIL ARMOUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An image of the fragment of mail has been analysed by Paul Thompson, Museum Archaeology Officer, Coventry, and his verdict is: Its round section, riveted mail with two failed links. Rather than square section or butted links which were often used for repairs although re-enactors use them to make complete garments. Its made in a pattern known as barley corn where one link joins to four other links, two above and two below, never to another link in the same row. This is easier to see on a larger piece and is the standard way of producing mail. It could have originated from almost any…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B12C66
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is decorated on both sides with a pattern of dots and lines in relief. The lines divide each ring-shaped surface in ca. ten crudely designed but equally-sized cells, five of which show a central design of an 'arrow' or 'heart', while the remaining five cells show two dots set above each other vertically. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sinkers, hunting nets or traps or t…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B13A76
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is very crudely decorated on both sides: while one side shows a crude pattern of criss-crossing lines in relief, the other shows at least one circle of dots around the central perforation. There may be two more circles of dots - one closer to the perforation, the other closer to the rim -, but they are not as clear at the central ring. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sin…
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B13FB6
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead-alloy weight of double-conical shape with large central perforation. It is decorated on both sides with a simple ring-and-dot motif: however, whilst there are six ring-and-dots on one side, the other shows only four. The most common interpretation of this kind of weight is 'spindle whorl' but a much wider range of use for these objects can be envisioned, e.g. for fish traps, net sinkers, hunting nets or traps or to weigh down cloth (table cloths, curtains, etc). Similar items found in archaeological contexts have been dated to ca. AD1400-1600.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C24D61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is crudely made and decorated with several lines criss-crossing each other. The decoration on both sides is very similar. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3 - 5 grams) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30 - 35 grams) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, page 184). This example weighs 30.16 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material.
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C25AA7
Object type: ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Carved stone head found by a gardener on the grounds of Clitheroe Castle. The head is quite small and incomplete. It probably displays a gargoyle, ape-like monster or bat. It has big ears and protruding eyes suggesting that both needed to be seen from far below. The snout is missing, but most of the fan-shaped crest is still intact. It does not appear to have been cut completely symmetrical; maybe it was meant to display a creature in motion or movement? A flat reverse and a hole suggest that it was propped up or attached with/to an iron bar. Furthermore, there are remains of concrete …
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6E9692
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late or Early Post-Medieval cast silver dress-hook. It is composed of a lozenge-shaped plate cast in low relief, the outer edge showing 16 smaller circlets. There are 2-4 small knops surrounding each of the circlets (see image). The central flower which would have been attached with a rivet through the perforation in the centre is missing. The rivet, however, is still in place. It is kept in place by its split end on the reverse. On the obverse is displays a simple knop. Transverse bar and hook on reverse are still intact.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hornby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C14647
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfgroat of Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty C, dating to ca. AD1351-52 N 114
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-825105
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of two cast lead-alloy weight, each found in a different field on opposite sides of a narrow road. Although one is slightly more worn than the other, they both carry the same very distinct and unsual decoration; they were cast using the same mould. The weight is if double-conical shape with a broadened rim and central perforation (ca 8mm in diameter). While one side is decorated with a simple zigzag line, the other displays at least four different symbols: a heart-shaped symbol, a box/parcel-shaped symbol, a (very faint) eye-shaped symbol, a horned symbol and a symbol resembling a …
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-825814
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of two cast lead-alloy weights, each found in a different field on opposite sides of a narrow road. Although one is slightly more worn than the other, they both carry the same very distinct and unsual decoration; they were cast using the same mould. The weight is if double-conical shape with a broadened rim and central perforation (ca 8mm in diameter). While one side is decorated with a simple zigzag line, the other displays at least four different symbols: a heart-shaped symbol, a box/parcel-shaped symbol, a (very faint) eye-shaped symbol, a horned symbol and a symbol resembling a…
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-826D62
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Henry VI dating from AD1422-27. North 1432, annulets by neck, Cross V
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-827856
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Richard I (AD1189-1199) or John I (AD1199-1216) dating to AD1194-1204/5 (Class 4a)
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-827D43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cut farthing of short-cross penny, probably Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (moneyer: Ricard), dating to ca. AD1180-1208/9, stretching the reigns of King Henry II, Richard I and John I.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-950B47
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medium-sized crudely cast copper-alloy bead, surface showing reddish/dark patina. Metal beads of this type are rarely found in Medieval, Roman or earlier contexts which is why this unprovenanced find probably dates to the Post-Medieval or Modern period.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-951B13
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy single looped buckle plate dating to the medieval period (c. 1250-1400). Three small rivets (one of which remains in place) were used for attachment of the leather strap. The plate is small and less than a mm thick; while the reverse is plain, the obverse is sparsely decorated with a zigzaggy line following the outline of the plate. Shiny residue on the surface suggests that the plate was once silvered or gilt.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-958433
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shield-shaped lead weight of Medieval/Post Medieval date. It is plain and does not bear a coat of arms or any other markings.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9596A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small gilt cast copper-alloy mount of Late Medieval date (ca. AD1400-1600). The surface is very worn and the patters (a tree or shrub?) is hardly recognisable. However, small flecks of gilding remain in some of the deeper grooves. The reverse is plain and no means of attachment or suspension can be found (rivet holes or loops).
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-95B9B4
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy mount, probably off a casket or box. It is long and curved and while the reverse is plain, the obverse is decorated with moulded decoration (grooves). It might possibly display the armour-clad arm of a knight and have served as a decorative mount rather than a supportive one. There are two rivets sticking out of the reverse - they are both made from cast cu-alloy, very worn and rounded.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fylde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E21611
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval silver voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III, class 4-5, c. 1250-72, London mint.
Created on: Friday 6th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-6DA432
Object type: FLASK
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy flask which may have been used as a flask for holy oil, of probable medieval date. The finder did not record measurements, but it is likely that they're similar to one of the other holy oil flasks found in England (c. 56.9mm high and weighs 69.3g). It has a circular profile and a convex base with a maximum diameter of c. 40mm which narrows to c. 20mm at the top. On opposite sides, just below the circular opening, there are two flat sub-rectangular handle/suspensions lungs. Both have a small round perforation in the upper centre, presumably either for suspension or t…
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.