Record ID: LVPL-9B9C66
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy probable vessel repair, (pot-mend), dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD43-1700). The object oval in plan. The object consists of one large side from which projects a smaller oval of lead. This would have passed through the hole in the vessel to secure the mend. A very small fragment of orange ceramic material can be seen within the join between each face of the object. The object has a creamy white patina. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 19mm in width, 4mm thick, 7.9g Pot mends of this form are found in both Roman and Medieval periods, as a common way…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Balderstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A69835
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Enamelled copper alloy disc-shaped decorative stud dating from the Roman period. The field contains a small central blue enamel disc, an inner ring of green enamel and an outer ring of blue enamel containing a series of eight dots that may once have contained a different coloured enamel but now missing. The outer rim of the disc is milled around its edge and shows traces of red enamel. There is a short centrally positioned shank on the back that is circular in section and slightly tapering. The style of decoration is familiar on disc brooches of the period. e.g. R. Hattatt 'Brooches o…
Created on: Thursday 22nd June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-61C153
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medieval period, (AD 43-1700). The object is circular in plan and conical. It has a circular perforation, slightly off centre, with an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face of the object is worn and undecorated. The upper face is undulating due to ancient damage. The object has a light white patina. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500. Due to…
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4D0836
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is circular in plan and conical. The object has a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 10mm. Traces of very worn decoration on the upper surface consisting of pellets and lines are visible. The object has a mid white patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1100-1500.
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Simonswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4D5153
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is incomplete. It is sub-circular in plan and biconical. The object has a central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 10mm. Each surface has been decorated with a series of radiating lines and pellets. The object has a mid white patina and is in fair condition. One edge of the object is damaged Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Simonswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4D6531
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy spindle whorl of Roman to later Medieval date (43 - 1500 AD). The object is incomplete. It is sub-circular in plan and conical. The object has a central circular perforation with a small internal diameter of 7mm. The perforation appears to have been drilled from the lower face where it is wider measuring 11mm in diameter. Worn linear moulding decorates the upper surface. The edges of the object have been damaged both in recent times and during antiquity. The object has a mid white patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly …
Created on: Friday 7th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Simonswood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL2056
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Openwork, symetrical with single central leaf with prominent central rib. Integral suspension loop. In worn condition
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FBCB31
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Roman nail cleaner with lugs sub-group B. Broad head with loop at same plane as the blade. The loop is mostly missing but there is a projecting lip to either side at its base. One side of the top of the head is incised with an X. The tapering blade ends in a scoop that is split. At the back a central groove extends for the length of the narrow portion of the blade.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Saturday 18th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C20767
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy hollow-backed mount in the form of a human face in refief. Well defined features, slit mouth with possible moustache defined by slanting grooves to either side eminating from beneath the nose. A pair of short protrusions from the chin resembles a forked beard. Drilled 'dimple' on top lip, well defined oval eyes and eyebrows with drilled pupils. The ornate hair comprises a central 'quiff' and sides standing proud of the head and defined by curving incised grooves. The face has been drilled on the left hand side with a 3mm diameter hole. It also appears that the right e…
Created on: Monday 6th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL1774
Object type: LAMP
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small pottery lamp in orange fabric. Handle missing. Single strap with incised parallel lines across top. Two wick holes, one in nozzle and one in base.
Created on: Monday 11th June 2001
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9F4D2E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small later Roman (AD 200-410) cast copper-alloy key. The bow is circular with the rectangular-section stem projecting from one edge. A rectangular bit then turns a right angle at the end of the stem. The bit contains one rectangular cleft which can be seen from the end of the key. Two grooves decorate the stem of the key, and there are two grooves on the outer face of the bit. The object has a dark green patina. 22mm diameter of hoop, 30mm in length, 14mm in width (of bit), 10mm thick (of bit), weight 9.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3D0871
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver finger ring. Plain band with slightly expanded bezel bearing inscribed palm branch. The band is broken. Johns (1996, p.66) notes the use of symbols on finger rings, such as the palm branch, have been interpreted as early Christian but they were also of established pagan significance.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blackburn area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E4AE23
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Roman finger ring probably dating from the late Iron Age to Early Roman period. The object is formed of a coiled wire probably dating to the 1st century BC - 2nd century AD. The finger-ring is circular in plan and formed from an oval sectioned wire that has been looped around in a spiral three times. The terminals are both flattened but show no sign of an uneven break, suggesting they are complete. One terminal has been bent backwards and pushed inside the hoop. Where it starts to turn inwards the object has been damaged and the patina missing. Here the wire me…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-126648
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead figurine dating from the Roman to the Medieval period. The figure is cast in one piece and is relatively crude in both shape and design. It is broadly sub-rectangular in shape and D-shaped in cross-section with the reverse being flat and undecorated and the sides being bevelled. The figure is worn and has an exaggerated phallus. The arms of the figure are however appear to be clasped over the chest. The face is worn and only a linear mouth can be seen. The base of the figurine is uneven and it is unlikely that it would have stood upright. One foot is rounded while the other …
Created on: Tuesday 10th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 5th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E54C5A
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy anthropomorphic figurine dating to the Roman period, (AD43-410). There is no evidence of drapery and the figure appears to be naked and male although the sexual organs are not defined. The left leg has broken just below the knee and each hand has broken away at just above the wrist. These breaks appear to have occurred during antiquity. The figure's head is tilted to his right with his chin resting on his left arm which is raised and bent at the elbow. The right arm is by his side, bent at the elbow and points forwards. The legs are apart and bent sligh…
Created on: Thursday 10th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 11th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FB5475
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2021 T886 23 Roman denarii - mix of Republican and Imperial coinage Summary:   Republican:   D. Junius Silanus (91 BC) 1 L. Julius Bursio (85 BC) 2 P. Sulpicius Galba (69 BC) 1 C. Hosidius Geta (68 BC) 1 T. Carisius (46 BC) 1 Mn. Cordius Rufus (46 BC) 1 C. Considius Paetus (46 BC) 1 L. Livineius Regulus (42 BC) 1 Mark Antony (32-31 BC) 1 Imperial:   Galba (AD 68-9) 1 Vitellius (AD 69) 1 …
Created on: Saturday 13th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rimington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C09944
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman nummus, barbarous radiate 275-285. The coin is not circular now as the edges have broken off. The coin is worn and all of the legend is missing due to the broken edges.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-2CB226
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy barbarous radiate, from an unknown prototype, dating to c. AD 275-85 (Reece Period 14). Only traces of the radiate bust are visible. Obverse: unclear radiate head right. Reverse: worn.
Created on: Friday 30th July 2010
Last updated: Friday 18th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B012D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin dating to the Roman period, (43-410AD). Obverse: illegible; unclear bust right. Reverse: illegible: worn.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B03277
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin possibly of Marcus Aurelius, (161-180AD). Obverse: illegible; unclear bust right. Reverse: illegible: unclear figure standing left.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B04BC0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius possibly of Trajan, (98-117AD). Obverse: illegible; unclear bust right. Reverse: illegible: unclear figure advancing left.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D82087
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman nummus of Canstantius II, (337-361). Obv: Diadem bust right. [D.N.] CONSTAN[TIVS P.F.AVG] Rev: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman; FEL TEMP REPARATIO RIC no: 189
Created on: Monday 27th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL1472
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Antoninianus of Emperor Gallienus. Part missing
Created on: Friday 4th August 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE BURROW WITH BURROW', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL1473
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
AE3 of House of Constantine
Created on: Friday 4th August 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE BURROW WITH BURROW', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL1877
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Republican denarius
Created on: Tuesday 31st July 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL280
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Base silver radiate of Carausius, circa AD 286-293.
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: LVPL334
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Postumus radiate
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PREESALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL335
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver radiate of Salonina (wife of Gallienus), Mint of Gaul, DEAE SEGETIAE, AD 253-60. RIC 5; Cunetio 731.
Created on: Wednesday 30th September 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PREESALL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL738
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
AE3 Constantius II
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE NETHER KELLET', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL739
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
AE3
Created on: Wednesday 18th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE NETHER KELLET', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL762
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Sestertius of Hadrian
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PRIEST HUTTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL763
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Denarius of Faustina II, struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating to the period AD 161 to 175. SAECVLI FELICIT reverse. Rome mint. RIC III, p. 271, no. 710.
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 1999
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PRIEST HUTTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL804
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Constantine AE3
Created on: Thursday 9th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE HEYSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-113C21
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn bronze Roman coin. Probably an as.
Created on: Thursday 28th October 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-781576
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman denarius of emperor Nerva, AEQVITAS AVGVST, Rome, AD 97. RIC II, p. 224, no. 13
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL2218
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
4th century bronze coin, very worn
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL2219
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
House of Constantine AE3
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL2058
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Unidentified bronze Roman coin. Illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL2215
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
House of Constantine bronze AE3 coin, illegible.
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL2217
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Trajan As, very worn.
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: LVPL-8487A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Denarius of emperor Hadrian
Created on: Monday 29th September 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DB67B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman barbarous radiate (antoninianus) coin of emperor Claudius II
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-456114
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Illegible 4th century nummus
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-E3E749
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II (as Caesar) dating to the period AD 330 to 335 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS two soldiers and two standards. The mint is Arelatum (Arles). The diameter is 18mm, and the weight is 2.39g. Obverse inscription is CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C and the reverse inscription is GLORIA EXERCITVS.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E3E82C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the house of Constantine dating to the period AD 333 to 334 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type VICTORIA AVG Victory standing left on prow. The mint is Trier. The diameter is 18mm, and the weight is 1.20g. Obverse inscription is CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS and the reverse inscription is illegible.
Created on: Monday 26th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E404F1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Licinius I, (AD 308-324), dating to AD 313-7 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: IOVI CONSERV[ATORI]; Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, leaning on sceptre, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wreath to left on ground. Mint of Nicomedia or Cyzicus. RIC VII, p. 600, no. 13 (Nicomedia) or p. 643, no. 4 (Cyzicus).
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E44EC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to AD 313-6 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, leaning on sceptre, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wreath to left on ground. Mint of Thessalonica. RIC VII, p. 498, no. 3
Created on: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2346F4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate possibly of Claudius II. Reverse:P[AX AVG]; Pax standing left with spear and branch. In exergue: (A)-//
Created on: Friday 25th July 2014
Last updated: Friday 25th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AF7601
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to AD 116-117 (Reece Period 5). [ARMENIA ET MESOPOTAMIA IN POTESTATEM P R REDACTAE, S C] reverse type depicting Trajan standing with reclining figures of Armenia, Euphrates and Tigris at his feet. Mint of Rome. RIC II, p. 289, no. 642; BMC 1033; Woytek, 2010: p. 478, no.590.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1CACF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius I (AD305-306). Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left, holding a patera and cornucopiae. In exergue: S F//PTR. Reece period 15. Minted in Trier, AD 305-306.
Created on: Friday 19th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paythorne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-77E923
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Silver denarius of Mark Anthony. Obverse: [ANT AVG] above and [III VIR R P C] below; gally right. Reverse: [LEG ]; Legionary eagle between two standards. 30-31BC. Dimensions: 18mm in diameter, 2.60g. These coins were struck by Mark Antony for the use of his fleet and legions when he was preparing for the struggle with Octavius, which culminated in the Battle of Actium on the 2nd of September, 31 BC (Grueber, 1970, 526). Some legionary denarii remained in circulation until the 3rd century AD. Denarii of Mark Antony were slightly debased. Therefore, they survived the various …
Created on: Friday 8th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-458F47
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate, copying an uncertain emperor. Reverse: []; worn figure standing. Obverse: []; radiate bust right. AD275-285. Dimensions: 14mm in diameter, 1.0g
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4618EA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy radiate, possibly of Postumus, AD260-269 . Reverse: []; worn. Obverse: []; radiate bust right, bearded. Dimensions: 15mm in diameter, 1.3g
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4645D0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible as of uncertain ruler. Each face is too worn to identify. Dimensions: 27mm in diameter, 11.7g
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B99CB7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver denarius of Augustus (27 BC - AD 41). Mint of Lyon, c. 2 BC - AD 4. Reverse: [C L CAESARES, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT]; Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing with spears and shields; between spears a simpulum and lituus. RIC I, pp. 55-6, cf. 207 passim Reece Period 1
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 19th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burscough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2E43A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sestertius of Severus Alexander (222-35). Obverse: laureate bust right. Reverse: figure standing left holding patera (?) and cornucopiae. Straightened sides.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1D2206
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). BEAT[A] TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D446A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, contemporary copy of a coin of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI reverse type depicting a large S C. Prototype of the mint of Rome. Dimensions: Diameter 32.8mm, Thickness 4.5mm, Weight 20.69g. This coin belongs to a group of imitative sestertii identified in a series of articles by B. Woytek as being a peculiarly Romano-British group copying types of Nerva and Trajan. It's lack of reverse type is paralleled in another PAS example from Shepton Mallet, Somerset (SOM-E7EDD7) and …
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL79
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Large Romano-British button and loop fastener of the double-headed variant. Ring, plano-convex in section, single incised line circumscribes edge towards back. Symmetrically opposed moulded ridges with inscribed circles either side produce two zoomorphic 'faces' on the ring. Shank is split with terminating rectangular plate behind which is a strap-bar. The rectangular plate is decorated on its front upper edge with a meander pattern, the bottom edge has a single incised line.
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SILVERDALE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D853D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Headstud type bow brooch dating from c.70 through to the late 2nd century. The brooch is mostly complete although the catchplate and pin are missing and the headloop has broken off. It is a hinged type and the top of the pin is still present. The wings are broken at the ends but would have had square ends. They have moulded steps from the centre to the end. There is a circular boss at the top of the bow. Below this the decoration starts and goes all the way to the foot. This consists of lozenge shaped hollows in which enamel would have been. All the enamel is now mis…
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-706958
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper ally Roman knee brooch. The head and part of the bow remain. It is a fan shaped plate headed type. The remains of the bow is slightly arched and hollow. Behind the head are two perforated integral lugs between which the spring would have sat. It has a smooth light green patina.
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL147
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Part of Roman dragonesque brooch. Head and tail missing. Body decorated with alternate blue and white enamel inlaid panels.
Created on: Thursday 16th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SILVERDALE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL761
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bow of crossbow type brooch, leg and foot missing. Prominent knobs on end of arms and on head. Keller type 2 or 3.
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PRIEST HUTTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FB6493
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman Trumpet type brooch in poor condition. Pierced lug at the back of the worn head. Spring gear and pin missing. Triple moulded waist bead extends around the back of the bow. Straight denuded leg with remnant of catchplate.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-FB8175
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Small Roman Trumpet type brooch. Pierced lug at the back of the oval head which is bent sharply backwards. Projection at the top of the head. Spring gear and pin missing. Triple moulded waist bead extends around the back of the bow but is flattened at the back. The detail of the moulding is lost due to wear. Straight slightly tapering leg. Triangular catchplate complete. Flattened bead moulding at foot.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
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Record ID: LVPL2057
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Head only. Semi-circular trumpet head terminates in a flat plate with an upward extension which would have incorporated the solid chain loop. What remains of the bow is plano-convex in section. Two pierced lugs on the back, spring gear missing.
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2002
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
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Record ID: LVPL-F80416
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill (Dolphin sprung) type, of Roman dating (AD 50- AD 70). In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The wings are semi-circular in cross-section. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers to the broken edge, forming the bow of the object. The claw, or crest, on the head of the brooch, to hold the spring, is broken. The lower part of the brooch is missing. The object is 26.54mm long and 25.19mm wide. The bow is 7.15mm thick. The object weighs 11.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.