Record ID: LANCUM-64B7A7
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy palstave adze dating from the Middle Bronze Age, that is c. 1500-1150BC. The body of the adze is long and slender and shaped like a palstave with its cutting edge twisted at 90 degrees. It is complete and in good condition with only some patches of active corrosion. The blade and butt end are intact and most of the original dark olive green patina survives. A similar example has been recorded from Warwickshire (WAW-F2B395) and Brokenborough, Wiltshire (WILT-DBCAF4) and on this example Brendan O'Connor commented: "This is a type known to John Evans (Ancient Bronz…
Created on: Monday 28th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GISBURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-697908
Object type: ADZE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze age copper alloy palstave adze 1500 - 1150BC. The length is 125mm, the width of blade is 28mm thickness 20mm and the weight 138.02g. The object is rectangular in form and cross section and is intact, with slight damage to its butt end and some of its surface. The butt end is rectangular in form and triangular in cross section, with each face having a rectangular shaped recess with a raised border to contain the handle. The blade, which has an elongated triangular cross section, tapers in width from the point it joins the butt. Overall it is 20mm wide and rectangular in form,…
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-2D3357
Object type: AMMUNITION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead musket shot (globular). No picture available.
Created on: Friday 17th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-99DDD5
Object type: AMPHORA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Moulded rim sherd of a Roman amphora. The fabric is a pale orange colour with medium sized black and brown grit inclusions and is very worn. There is no decoration. Possibly from a North African cylindrical form amphora. Amphoras were used in the Roman period to transport wine, fish sauce and olive oil among other products.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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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-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
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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: LVPL489
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead pilgrim's ampulla in the form of a costrel with a pair of suspension handles bridging the neck and body of the flask. In a crushed condition but complete. The circular ends are decorated with a daisy pattern. The body is decorated with vertical parallel lines and a panel of chevrons on one side of the neck.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE WHITTINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM1265
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
uncertain neck shape as truncated, body complete, attachment loops near complete , sub rectangular shape. Slight compression in situ, oxidised surface, mottled grey-cream and brown in colour, uneven. Flat rectangular base. Slightly relief scallop design one face. Uncertain design other, poss. initials? Poss. shield device?
Created on: Tuesday 29th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-BDAD67
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead pilgrim's ampulla, its neck still pinched shut - and supposedly containing holy water. It has a round body and funnel-shaped neck and is in good overall condition - only the two small handles for suspension are missing. While the obverse is decorated with the crowned 'W' for Our Lady of Walsingham, the reverse is decorated with a faded six-petalled flower. Spencer writes: "Like the prototype in Nazareth, the Holy House was associated with a well, the water from which was noted for its miraculous healing properties. There can be little doubt that Walsingham's pilgrim…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-853952
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Medieval cast lead pilgrim's ampulla. Remaining piece is roughly circular. Neck and mouth are missing. One face has a circular shape imressed into it but the detail inside the circle cannot be distinguised. Would have carried holy water or oil. Necks were often twisted off to allow access to the liquid.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFF135
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bottom fragment of a medieval pilgrim's lead ampulla with scallop shell patter on the front and a plain back.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-17C691
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla with a crowned W on one side and no image on the other. Both handles have been broken off. Spencer, B., p. 16: "The crown (or more often the crowned W) regularly appears on this sort of ampulla...and it may be intended as the emblem of Our Lady, the Queen of HEavenm or more specifically as the golden crown, the gift of Henry III, worn by the statue of Our Lady of Walsingham." Spencer, B., p. 16: "Like its prototype in Nazareth, the Holy House was associated with a well, the water from which was noted for its miraculous healing properties. There …
Created on: Friday 11th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-77A960
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead ampulla, probably from Canterbury. It is decorated with a crowned lombardic 'T' for Thomas Becket.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2005
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-D99605
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a lead ampulla (Larger fragment: LE: 28mm, WI: 28mm, WE: 17.66g/ smaller fragment: LE 21mm, WI> 20mm, WE: 7.06g). While the larger fragment was part of the body of the ampulla, the smaller fragment was part of the neck. The two small handles are missing. The surface is very worn, but it seems that the body was decorated at least on one side with a fleur-de-lis pattern.
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-EB5EE4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla, complete with handles, but flattened. The ampulla is made from cast lead and while its seal neck (pinshed together) is plain, the body is decorated with a scallop-shell on one side and possibly two letters ('h' and 'd' in small Gothic textura letters(?)) on the other. B Spencer, 1980, p. 17 writes: "Ampulla[s were often] decorated with a scallop shell and sealed by pinching together [their] narrow mouths. Suspended from their handles, it would have been worn around the pilgrim's neck. Through associated with the pilgrimage to St James of Compostela …
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-ED91E5
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead ampulla, bent and badly damaged. However, the design on both sides is still visible: on the obverse is a Lombardic 'T' (for Thomas Becket) and on the reverse a fleur-de-lis design. Thomas Becket had been Chancellor of England and adviser to Henry II. This friendship enabled Becket to become Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. Shortly after this, in 1164, a dispute with the king forced Becket to flee to France. He returned triumphantly to Canterbury on 1 December 1170 but was murdered on 29 December of the same year. This was apparently at the order of Henry II. Fou…
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2005
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-EDD285
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead ampulla, undamaged, but handles missing. The body is decorated with vertical grooves on the back and a crescent-shaped ornament with dots on the front. Around the neck is a ornamental band made of a zigzag line in high relief. Because there is no heraldic ornament or letter that indicates which shrine it came from, it is very difficult to date it.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-681B77
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla, neck missing, handles damaged. The ampulla is made from cast lead and while its sealed neck (pinched together) is plain, the body is decorated with a scallop-shell on one side and plain on the other. B Spencer, 1980, p. 17 writes: "Ampulla[s were often] decorated with a scallop shell and sealed by pinching together [their] narrow mouths. Suspended from their handles, it would have been worn around the pilgrim's neck. Through associated with the pilgrimage to St James of Compostela (Santiago), the scallop ws also widely thoughgt of as the emblem of…
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.