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-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-F1F5E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead-alloy pilgrim's souvenir or ampulla dating from the later medieval period, i.e. c. 15th-16th century. The ampulla is complete with a circular main body and a funnel/triangular-shaped neck and top. The ampulla carries moulded decoration: an elaborate fleur-de-lis on one side and a crowned (?)flower with stylised lateral foliage on the other side. These motifs are partially obscured by a near-central, neat circular hole, apparently pierced from each side in turn.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B1C776
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete circular flat-cylindrical cast lead-alloy object, possibly a spindle whorl dating from the later medieval period, i.e. 1400-1600. The lead weight is flat-cylindrical in cross-section with a flat base and flattish top. It seems to have been decorated with indentations on one side only. The lead weight is basic and has suffered corrosion. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists.…
Created on: Friday 1st May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GARSTANG', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C2D4D2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval brooch consisting of a circular frame with grooved decoration at four equidistant points. Black niello decoration remains in some of the grooves but is missing in most of them. The pin survives intact and is still in place. The pin has a circular collar and tapers to a point. The brooch is silver and dates from the 13th century or early 14th century. Dimensions: diameter 35 mm. In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996. D Boughton Finds Liaison Officer (Lancas…
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
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Record ID: LANCUM-0642B3
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy and iron mount dating from the early medieval period, that is c. AD1000-1300. The artefact was found by metal detector and analysed by Prof Elisabeth Okasha on 19th January 2012 at Lancaster City Museum; Prof John Hines has also seen an image and has advised that the inscription should not be considered runic. Description (object): The mount is made of copper alloy and is attached to an iron object, probably the blade or handle of a small knife. Both knife and mount are broken at each end. The remaining portion of the mount measures c 50 mm in length and c 20 mm at…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-890806
Object type: TUMBREL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Almost complete cast cu-alloy two-part trebuchet or tumbrel-type folding coin balance dating from the medieval period, i.e. c. AD1200-1500. This type of balance for weighing individual coins was formed from two arms, which pivot in the middle allowing the balance to be opened into a cross shape to be used, or folded flat for storage (see attached image). The (when unfolded) horizontal arm included an integral pan and a (probably) acorn-shaped integral weight, now missing. Both this arm and the wider one which contains the hinge are decorated with thick, stepped criss-cross transverse …
Created on: Tuesday 5th August 2008
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fylde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FAD347
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead ampulla of Medieval date. The lower part of the ampulla is present, the rest missing due to old breaks. It is oval in shape and on one side there is scallop shell decoration with 13 ribs visible. There is no decoration visible on the other side.
Created on: Thursday 17th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL10
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead ampulla with cast wheel or curved rays decoration on both sides. Damaged
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL102
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead round spindle whorl with central hole. Dot decoration on one side, dot and V's on the other. Distinct rim.
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE LATHOM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL130
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead spindle whorl.
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 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: LVPL1431
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Decorated with pellets and 'scrolls'
Created on: Friday 30th June 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE NEWTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL1486
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Charles 'The Bold' VII, Duke of Burgundy, double Patard [low countries]
Created on: Monday 21st August 2000
Last updated: Wednesday 15th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE AUGHTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL176
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Worn edges, surface decoration slightly worn
Created on: Monday 20th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SALESBURY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL268
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular personal seal with legends of Lombardic lettering on both sides. Both inscriptions around central design Side 1 has a central petal design and the inscription S. ROGER + FIL' ROBERTI (Seal of Roger son of Robert). Side 2 has a central symmetrical abstract design. Suspension loop broken. Inscription reads S.WILL FIL'. BALDEWI' (Seal of William son of Baldwin). These inscriptions represent an unusual combination for a double-sided seal matrix. It is more common to find a seal and counter-seal of a single person, or the seal of a husband and wife.
Created on: Thursday 27th August 1998
Last updated: Sunday 26th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SINGLETON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL282
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead spindle whorl
Created on: Friday 28th August 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE WEETON WITH PREESE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cu alloy bar with terminal lobes and ridges to each side. Lobes pierced with one copper rivet in situ. Tapers at one end where suspension loop is missing. Traces of silvering or tinning remaining.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL307
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A Richard II halfpenny minted in London.
Created on: Monday 28th September 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE KIRKHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL4
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cu alloy quatrefoil pendant with four small lobes. Part of suspension loop missing. Very worn. No decoration visible.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 1998
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL436
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Edward IV (second reign) groat
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE BORWICK', grid reference and parish protected.