Record ID: LANCUM-043A67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or spindle whorl of probable medieval date. The weight is circular and biconical with a central perforation and decorated with radiating lines. The diameter is 24mm and the weight 28g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuerden Hall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-ABDD14
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight or possibly a seal, probably of Post Medieval date from the 17th–19th century AD. The circular disc has a possible privy mark in the centre of one face. The reverse has a privy mark with a beaded border and looks like it originally had a lettering in it now illegible. A privy mark was originally a small mark or differentiation in the design of a coin for the purpose of identifying the mint, moneyer, or some other aspect of the coin's production or origin, for control purposes. The obverse has a central motiff of a flower possibly a rose. The diameter of the stamp i…
Created on: Wednesday 13th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PRESTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0FA5A3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy weight, probably home-made/unofficial, dating from the post-medieval or early modern period, i.e. c. AD1600-1800. The reverse is plain and shows that the weight was roughly cast whilst the obverse displays lettering withing two concentric circles. It is mirror-writing and it is not possible to make out the writing in the outer circle. However, the central writing reads '1/2lb'. It is very similar to a lead weight recorded under LANCUM-1440E4. Dimensions: Diameter: 47mm, thickness: 4mm and weight: 82.74g.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-80A9F2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete circular biconical cast lead-alloy weight, possibly a spindle whorl dating from the later medieval or early post-medieval period, i.e. AD1200-1600. The lead weight is flat biconical in cross-section with a rounded base and top. It is decorated with a more complicated pattern than most of these lead weights classed as 'spindle whorls'. One side bear the moulded pattern of four(?) dots-in-circlets with flower buds between circles and the other side shows seven spoked circles resembling the wheels of a carriage/cart, a breaking wheel or, possibly more appropriate in this co…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Schofield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C20A20
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead Post Medieval weight. The object is sub-triangular in plan with the narrowed end being the top which has a circular perforation used for attachment. It has a rectangular cross-section throughout. The surface is uneven. Regular diagonal grooves have been cut into one face and both edges of the object. The opposite face has more irregular scratches or grooves. This sort of weight could have been used for many purposes for many periods and so is difficult to date precisely when found out of context. A similar example which can be found on the database is LVPL-AD20B5.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D4E2F3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possibly medieval cast lead roughly shield shaped weight perhaps a trade weight dating between 1400-1600AD. The top face of the weight is concave and the reverse is flat. At the top of the weight is a hole possiblt to act as a suspension loop.The top face has a decoration now illegible obscured by plough damage. These shield weights with royal heraldic designs (lys and lions, with crowns) are relativley common in northern England. It is 45mm in length, 35mm in width, 10mm thick and weighs 50.12g. Similar examples can be seen in Biggs, N. and Withers, P. Lead Weights, The David Roger…
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ARKHOLME', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B1C213
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast lead weight, possibly a spindle whorl or fowling or fishing weight possibly dating from 1150-1450 AD. The weight is flat sub-circular with a circular perforation running through the centre. The weight has a maximum external diameter of 22mm, and the central perforation has a maximum diameter of 10mm. The weight is a maximum of 11mm thick, and it has a mass of 26.63g. The weight is decorated with a series of dividing lines and raised pellets on the obverse and open lozenges on the reverse. In the “Finds Recording Guide”, Geake (2001, p66) points out that: “The functi…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BICKERSTAFFE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL103
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cone shaped weight with central hole. Diameter of base 32mm.
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.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6DD16
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight. Square base with rectangular body shape and a tapered head terminus with a sub-oval hole to allow attachment. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered. Too heavy to weigh on scales. Greater than 200 grams in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6ED21
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible lead weight. Oval in plan. Semi-circular in section due to a flat base and rounded top. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site of recovery.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancashire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E4B787
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
18th century lead weight with the impression of a 'cartwheel penny' from 1797. It is uncertain whether or not the impression of the coin had something to do with the 'weight' of the item.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribble Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-75BDB6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead shield-shaped weight. Skinny lion facing left in raised field. Hole in the top of the raised field is expanded at the back.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-09AAD8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex lead weight, probably a spindle whorl. It has a central perforation and it is decorated with what is possibly a moulded five-pointed star in relief. Lead weights like these are common finds and it has been noted that (if it is a spindle whorl), the weight of the spindle whorl is demonstrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3-5g) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30-35g) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, 184). This example weighs 31.72g, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a heavy material such …
Created on: Monday 13th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AFE696
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date. The plain circular weight is thicker on one side than the other. The diameter is 29.6mm, the maximum thickness is 8.6mm and the weight is 45.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-AFF157
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead weight of unknown date. The circular convex weight has a large central circular perforation with a diameter of 10.7mm. The external diameter is 27.1mm and the weight is 23.20g. .
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-AFF9B7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead weight of unknown date. The dome-shaped weight has a small circular perforation through the top, which increases in size at the base. The weight is crudely made and has sustained plough damage on one side. The length is 23.9mm, the diameter of the base is 37.9mm and the weight is 150.49g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C4D01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain crescent-shaped (or 1/2 of a) lead weight. It does not bear any official markings and if it was not used as a home made lead weight, its use must remain uncertain.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C65E5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cone-shaped lead weight, perforated through its entire length, hardly patinated. It probably dates to the late Medieval or Post Medieval period.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 20th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2CB273
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead trade weight with the figure '1' imprinted on the obverse, probably indicating the weight. Since it was made from lead and does not show any 'offical markings' like a crown or the coat of arms of London, it is probably weight used by a trader or farmer (?). One could imagine that it was part of a set of several weights, the others weighing 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 2/1 etc. Like the more common brass or cu-alloy alloy weights of this type, they could have been stored in a stack, a smaller weight fitting into the rim of the next heavier one.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2CB972
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very crude Late Medieval or Post Medieval lead weight with a moulded crucifix on the obverse. It was probably homemade and meant for inofficial use or else, it could have been meant as a talisman, protective- or good-luck-charm since it displayed the sign of the cross.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2CD168
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Several lead-alloy weights of different sizes and shapes (see attached picture). They were all found in the same corner of a field, but did not form part of a hoard. They almost certainly date from different periods from Late Roman to the Medieval Ages, were home-made and may have been used as spindle whorls, net sinkers, gaming pieces weights for traps or as part of weighing equipment. It is difficult to attribute an exact date to the individual weights. Many thanks to the finders for supplying the attached picture.
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BD4AC1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Conical cast lead weight, probably a home-made steelyard weight.
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-BD55C3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead weight spindle whorl (or possibly net sinker or trap weight) of conical shape. The spindle whorl is 29mm in diameter with a central perforation that is 9mm in diameter. If decorated, the decoration is hard to make out: it probably consisted of random lines in relief on the diagonal surface. 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 41.47 grams…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-BD5927
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead shield-shaped weight. Poorly cast with pitting and uneven shape. Scored border around the two curved sides, scored line around the tip. There was probably no design in the raised central field. Probably medieval c.1200-1500, but possibly dating up to the 18/19th century.
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-BD7455
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is 26mm in diameter with a central perforation that is 7mm in diameter. While one side of the whorl is decorated with groups of two or three dots set apart by lines in relief, the other is decoration with a criss/cross of lines making up several overlaying star shapes, formed around the perforation. 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 (Mar…
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-BD7751
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain circular lead pan weight, probably home-made.
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-BD7AD1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small, flat lead weight (net sinker or trap weight) or spindle whorl. The surface is very smooth and worn; the decoration, if any, hardly recognisable. 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 10.66 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a lighter material such as cotton. The dating of unstratified spindle whorls is very diffic…
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-BD7DB4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A plain cylindrical spindle whorl, cast from lead. The spindle whorl is 32mm in diameter with a central perforation that is 7mm in diameter. 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 49.24 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a heavy material such as wool. The dating of unstratified Spindle whorls is very difficult. However, …
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-BD80A3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small plain lead cylindrical weight or spindle whorl. 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 17.74 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a material of medium weight such as thin wool. The dating of unstratified spindle whorls is very difficult. However, Egan (1998, page 256) has argued that there was an apparent lack of i…
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-BD8416
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small circular cast lead weight, rectangular in cross-section. It is unmarked and undecorated and was probably home-made.
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-BD9D85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular flat lead (pan?) weight, probably home-made. There are no unofficial or offical markings and it is nto decorated.
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-BDA2E4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The spindle whorl is 33mm in diameter with a central perforation that is 9mm in diameter. The whorl is decorated on both sides with raised dots and lines radiating from the centre. 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 32.23grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a heavy material such as wo…
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-BDA592
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small wedge-shaped lead weight which could have been used as wedge or pan weight. It is undecorated and there are no unofficial or offical marking on it; thus, its use is difficult to determine.
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-BDA831
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small oblong cast lead weight with a perforation through the centre, probably a net sinker.
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-BDC724
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The surface is very smooth and worn; the decoration hardly recognisable. It was probably decorated with criss/cross lines in relief, one line around the central perforation, the other around the external edge. 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 33 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to…
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby Lonsdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F1B2C4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight dating to the medieval period. It is oval in shape, with a large whole running through.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolton Le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F1C853
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weigth dating to the medieval period, circular in shape although heavily corroded, with a large central hole.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bolton Le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4794C2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead weight, dating to the post-Medieval period. It is circular in plan, with a flat top and the bottom is indented.
Created on: Monday 7th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchtown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-47BCD5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight dating to the medieval to post medieval period. Circular in shape, with flat base and front, Spider web design on front.
Created on: Monday 7th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchtown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-47CA85
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight dating to the medieval period. On the front is a floral motif.
Created on: Monday 7th June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchtown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9931C1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight dating to the post medieval period. The lead weight has flat base and front, slightly concex edges. In the weight is decorated on the front with geometric circle design.
Created on: Friday 11th June 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchtown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9944D1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight dating to the post medieval period. It is triangular in shape, with slighly concave base, front and sides. The front is decorated in the centre with a fleur de liese, with a external groove, whilst the base/ back is plain.
Created on: Friday 11th June 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-995604
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight dating to the post medieval period. The lead weight is circular in shape, with a flat base and front, the front is decorated with geometric circles.
Created on: Friday 11th June 2004
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchtown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6F2C37
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead medieval weight. sub-rectunglar, pierced at one end. pierced end is rounded and it tapers out towards a more square base.
Created on: Monday 21st June 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-6F7401
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast Medieval lead weight. Drop shaped, peirced in the center.
Created on: Monday 21st 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-819703
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, roughly triangular in shape, each side is approximately the same length. Centrally pierced
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-8202B4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead weight, roughly cylindrical in shape, centrally pierced.
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-0EF697
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead object, probably a weight. It has two circular faces one of which is flat and has two incised lines and an indented dot in the center, the second face is slightly concave. The first face (diameter 15mm) tapers out to the larger face (diameter 22mm)and the circumference is rough with raised vertical lines running from one face to the other.
Created on: Friday 23rd July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF8F75
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat-circular lead trade weight, very worn. There are no obvious sign on top, apart from two broken concentric circles. On the back, the initials W.B. were engraved in Roman Script.
Created on: Friday 25th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-481156
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Free-standing cast medieval lead weight, six-sided with integral iron rod with loop to use for a steelyard.
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'nr Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D94664
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead weight, mis-shapen (probably miscast). It looks like the final object should have been a plano convex spindle whorl, but the pieces of the mould probablz got misaligned during the casting process, and half the lead spilled out while the other half produced one half of the spindle whorl. The end product would have had one side decorated with a star shape and the other with a sun-ray pattern. These spindle whorls (lead weights) are difficult to date but it seems that the decorated version are more likely to be earlier, e.g. Roman or Saxon.
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-DA4293
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval lead weight, most probably used as spindle whorl. It is plano-convex with a central perforation and while one side is decorated with a simple relief of 'sun rays' around the central perforation, the others bears a rune-like pattern made up of multiple mouldings of the 'algiz' rune (z). However, it is probably just a geometrical pattern, not actually the rune. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demostrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3-5g) being used for spinning cotton and heavier ones (30-35g) for spinning…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-DA7511
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval lead weight, most probably used as spindle whorl. It is plano-convex with a central perforation and while one side is decorated with a simple relief of 'sun rays' and criss/cross pattern around the central perforation, the others bears a row of small dots on relief. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demostrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3-5g) being used for spinning cotton and heavier ones (30-35g) for spinning wool (Margeson, S. 1993, 184). This example weighs 27.41g and so it seems likely that it would…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-DA8331
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval lead weight, most probably used as spindle whorl. It is of flat cylindrical shape with a central perforation and undecorated. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demostrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3-5g) being used for spinning cotton and heavier ones (30-35g) for spinning wool (Margeson, S. 1993, 184). This example weighs 30.31g and so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a heady material such as wool. The dating of unstratified spindle whorls is difficult. However, Egan (1998, 256) …
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-DA8F83
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman or Medieval lead weight, most probably it would have been used as spindle whorl. However, it is mis-shapen, most probably miscast. The perforation is not intact and the reverse of the whorl has not been cast properly - perhaps the pieces of the mould got mis-aligned during the casting process and thus the then liquid lead could not be cast into its final shape. Thus, this object is propably a wasteproduct which for whatever reason did not re-enter the recycling process. The decoration is very faint on the surviving surface and may have comprised of a star. It has been noted…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF02F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late or Post-Medieval shield-shaped lead weight. It is quite a fine cast, but there is no decoration one either surface or any indication of what it was used for and when. The only engraving (the letter A H S) look like a recent addition and not a part of the original weight.
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-2D5431
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oval lead weight with large hole; probably small loom weight (?)
Created on: Friday 17th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-65E703
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, possibly a door wedge?
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-45FF34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Small late 8th/early 9th century Viking lead weight into which has been inserted a piece of Irish, Scottish or Pictish metalwork of an 'Insular Art' style. While the weight itself was made from cast lead, the piece of inserted metalwork was made from cast cu-alloy which was subsequently gilded (small fragments of gilding remain in the grooves of the carved decoration). The decoration of the cu-alloy inlaid piece is fragmentary and seems to have been part of an ornamental interlacing, probably floral scrollwork border with a thinner, hatched border underneath.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2005
Last updated: Saturday 26th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-13BA26
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Free-standing or steelyard weight, made from lead. It is triangular and has a suspension hole in the upper corner. One side was possibly engraved with a very crude Roman III or IIII (?).
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-143A58
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylindrical lead weight with central perforation, possibly a net sinker or spindle whorl. While the sides and reverse are plain, the obverse is decorated with a rough grid and dots (between the lines) in relief. The most likely identification is that of a spindle whorl. It has been noted that the weight of a spindle whorl is demostrative of the thickness of yarn produced, with lighter spindle whorls (3-5g) being used for spinning cotton and the heavier ones (30-35g) for spinning wool (Margeson 1993, 184). This example weighs 22.07g so it seems likely that it was used for spinning hea…
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-DBFE61
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead plano-convex spindle whorl. The whorl is decorated with diagonal lines in relief which project from the perforation to the outer edge. Further decoration consists of irregular patterned circular dots. On the other side of the whorl the decoration consists of crosses and dots between the perforation and the outer edge. 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). Th…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC1581
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead plano convex spindle whorl. Decoration is similar on both sides and consists of a concentric ring around the perforation in relief which is divided by lines in relief projecting from the perforation to the outer edge. Further decoration includes a concentric ring of circular dots around the outer edge of the spindle whorl. 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…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC1EF2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead plano-convex spindle whorl, crude in form. Decoration is the same on both sides and consists of alternating hearts and four leaf clover shapes in relief around the perforation. 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 19.87 grams, so it seems likely that it would have been used to spin a heavy material such as wool. The dating of unstra…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC2594
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead spindle whorl. Decoration consists of lines in relief projecting from the perforation. Further decoration consists of circular dots and two eight pointed stars in relief between the perforation and the outer edge. Only one side of the spindle whorl is decorated. 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 31.7 grams, so it seems likely that …
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-0447F5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Plain lead wieght, circular in shape, oval in section, with slightly flattened faces.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-049001
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cylindrical lead weight, with a flat base and tapering pointed top.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-299CC4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crudely made donut-shaped lead weight. One side has 7 evenly spaced raised bulbs like a simple crown, the other side is flat and undecorated. It is not clear what this weight has been used for, but a common use as spindle whorls or perhaps weights for fishing nets is suggested.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2AE520
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crudely made donut-shaped lead weight. One side decorated with incised triangle (but could be damage), the other side is flat and undecorated. It is not clear what this weight has been used for, but a common use as spindle whorl or perhaps weight for fishing nets is suggested.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C4DB0
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Crudely made donut-shaped lead weight with 12mm long leg protruding horizontally from one side of the weight. There is no decoration and the thickness and weight of the lead is unevenly distributed, both possibly caused by corrotion. It is not clear what this weight has been used for, but a common use as spindle whorl or perhaps weight for fishing nets is suggested.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-FAEF48
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, hollow bulb shape. The top is broken and there are two lines incised around the neck. Possibly medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-FB1C34
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, it is a flat circular disc shape, with no decoration, the edges are slightly curved, probably medieval in date.
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FB7650
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, dating to the post- medieval period. Cylindrical block of lead, which has very flat and smooth sides, and no marking.
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EEBD92
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead weight of Post-Medieval date, probably 16th-17th century. The upper face has a raised rim and the Roman numerals IIII stamped into it. It is thought this is meant to indicate 4 ounces and its weight would support this. The weight is marked with a 12-spoke sun above and below the IIII marking. The reverse side is completely flat with no distinguishing marks. Dimensions: upper diameter: 34mm, lower diameter: 36.8mm, height: 11.5mm, weight: 109mm.These types of weight are very hard to date when found out of context as they could have been used throughout many periods.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cuerden Hall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6BC201
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval uniface cast lead circular pan weight, impressed initials IB, raised rim on both faces. Circular impressions on reverse resulting from use/stacking possibly because the weight is comparatively soft due to the use of quite pure lead rather than an alloy. Dates from c1500 to c1800 AD. The diameter is 49mm and the weight 166.6g. No close parallels found but it shares similarities with DEV-10D933.
Created on: Monday 15th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 29th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grindleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F199F4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern cast lead, or lead alloy spiked ring fishing weight. It is circular with a circular perforation running through the centre. The external sides are angled but the internal sides are broadly straight. There is a series of 8 flattened conical discs on either side. There are the remains of a trapped iron wire loop where the iron staining is. These weights were apparently designed for use in surf and are often used when crabbing. They are also used on occasion on modern hand looms, usually by hobbyists. Maximum external diameter of 39mm, thickness 17mm, and the central perforatio…
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F4AADF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead circular weight of probable post-medieval date (c. 1500 - 1750 AD). The object is circular in plan, with sloping sides. It is of irregular thickness, with one side obviously thicker than the other. Both upper and lower faces are slightly sunken in the middle. The surface of the object is worn and notched. It has a smooth, light-brown patina. The object is 33.48mm in diameter, 14.84mm at maximum thickness and weighs 109.81g. Lead weights are difficult to date without archaeological context; however, weights of this form are typically assigned to the post-medieval period. Simila…
Created on: Saturday 29th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-84D53A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead trade weight, dating to c. AD 1500 - 1800. The weight is discoid in form. It is dark grey in colour. The weight is 30.91mm in diameter, 5.71mm in thickness and weighs 39.81g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-A0F7D8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead and iron weight of late medieval or post-medieval date (c. AD 1400 - 1600). The weight was probably formed from pouring molten lead into a thimble; consequently, it is cylindrical in form, with a rounded, hachured end. Two iron stubs protrude from the top: these are the remains of a suspension loop. The object has a white patina with red patches from iron corrosion. The object is 18.61mm in length and 14.88mm in diameter. It weighs 30.32g. See YORYM-413052 for a similar example recorded on the database.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-BE0E51
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, probably late medieval to post-medieval in date (c. AD 1400 - 1800). The weight is cylindrical. Both faces are inset. One face has a pattern of recessed ovals around the edge of the inset section. The other face has a recessed oval on one edge of the inset section and a central recessed circle, from which a groove extends to the edge of the inset section on the opposite side to the oval. The object has a white patina. It is 46.26mm in diameter, 14.54mm in thickness and weighs 216g.
Created on: Tuesday 20th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-107126
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Small cast lead rectangular Viking weight dating from 800 to 1100 AD. The upper surface has been decorated with a thin openwork copper-alloy plate; gilding survives in the grooves of the decoration. The design is unclear, but may represent two interlacing animals, perhaps birds seen in profile. A long neck ending in a head with round eye and long beak appears to extend from a body with a D-shaped wing decorated with two oblique grooves. A second long neck or body may cross over the first, and also end in a beak. There is a large roundel between the two beaks, apparently a space-fillin…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GISBURN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-778076
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy pyramidal standing weight of unknown date, about AD 43 - 1800. The weight has a rounded square base, and flat triangular sides, tapering to a blunt point at the apex. There is a rectangular hole through the top of the weight. The base is concave, caused by the lead shrinking as it cooled after casting. There are no obvious marks or decoration, but there are some grains of quartz embedded in the lead. Height 60.5mm, width 36.4mm, thickness 33mm. Weight 292g. This mass does not fit easily into any known system of measurement. It may have been a weight for a specific pu…
Created on: Monday 16th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-6A7662
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large cast lead, or lead alloy, Post-Medieval conical steelyard weight dating from 1500 to 1800AD. It is missing its trapped wire suspension loop. The height is 32mm and the diameter 45mm. Weight 11.42g.
Created on: Sunday 4th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4D3CA7
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead conical weight with a pointed apex and circular base dating from the late medieval to post-medieval period 1400 to 1600AD. The weight has a centrally drilled longitudinal aperture. The base has a cavity within it that is almost circular in plan. The base has a cavity within it that is almost circular in plan. The length is 32mm, the width is 25mm and the weight 72.63g. The form can be associated with medieval fishing line weights, as reported from London (e.g. Steane and Foreman 1988, in Aston, M. (ed.), Medieval Fish, Fisheries and Fishponds in England, BAR 182, Oxford, pages 1…
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-715308
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date 1380-1600AD. The weight is shield shaped with a circular perforation through the pointed edge. A moulded relief design of a lions rampant is present on the upper surface. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The length is 34mm, the width is 25mm and the weight 119g. Lead weighs such as this were commonly used to weigh goods under the averdepois system from 1390 in England and were used throughout the 15th century. It is likely that these weights represent a desire to standardize the trade weight system. Biggs & Withe…
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-30FB53
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy Medieval probable spindle whorl. The biconical spindle whorl has a central perforation with a diameter of 9mm. Both faces have a worn decoration of faint radiating lines and large raised pellets. Similar spindle whorls have been found in medieval contexts including at Codnor Castle, Derbyshire; at the Austin Friary in Leicester (Mellor and Pearce, 1981) and the deserted medieval village of Thrislington (topsoil find; Austin 1989, 137, fig. 58.2). Also see several others on the PAS database, for example LANCUM-B87DD4, LANCUM-6060D7, LANCUM-1E7925, DEV-8852FF.…
Created on: Tuesday 16th February 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dinckley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A20C82
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Biconical lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl from a drop spindle dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The whorl is worn but complete. It is biconical in shape, with a central hole and decorated on both obverse and reverse: There are moulded dots on one side and alternating lines and dots on the other. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical …
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9D6B87
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast conical lead weight, possibly a steelyard. The underside is flat with a central shrinkage cavity and the top has a trapped iron wire suspension loop. These weights were often chamfered; if this one was it has since been heavily abraded. Weights of this sort were used for a long period and dating usually relies on associated finds but this example probably dates to the Late Medieval or early to mid Post-Medieval period 1400 to1700AD. The length is 46mm and the base diameter 32mm.
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3322F9
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead trade weight of medieval to post-medieval date, about AD 1380 - 1600. The weight is sub-triangular; shield-shaped with rounded edges and corners, having a flat top and sides tapering to a point. The edge is a border round a raised surface which is decorated with a raised moulded design of a crowned fleur de lis. There is a pierced hole at the centre of the top of the shield and two notches, one on either side of the bottom of the shield. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a mid-grey brown patina and is worn with some scratches on the reverse. T…
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-219C64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). A circular lead weight. The weight is undecorated other than a score line across the inner face  it has not been perforated There is an incised ring on the front of the weight, it also has a wide rim. The weight is rounded.other than a flat section possibly when dropped. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour. Dimensions: Diameter 27.1mm Thickness 6.mm Weight 25.68g A similar object is recorded under: SUSS-7ED6E1 A typology of lead weights has not yet …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-7B51C4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Squashed lead vessel, possibly a holy water container from a church. It is complete with a straight-sided body (flat back and semi-circular front) and flaring neck. The area below the neck is decorated with three deep grooves, the reverse with three lead stripes. There is an edge in the lower part of the body where it possibly fit into a semicircular fitting, perhaps a horizonal metal strap. This strap would hold the lead vessel in place at the pillar. Several explanation for these vessels have been put forward and the most likely, in this case, seems to be that it was a vessel fo…
Created on: Friday 15th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E0AAD1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead handle in the shape in a bird (possibly a raven) from a post medieval tobacco jar. The handle is cast, and the edges of the casting are still visable. The bird sitting on a lozenge shaped bases which has a groove round the middle. The shaft is rounded, and fixes to the tobacco box by a rounded flat ended knob.
Created on: Thursday 26th February 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FDA6F3
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified lead fragment. Original identification suggested the object may have been a fragment of a printing block, however, there is a slight curve to the decorated side which would suggest otherwise. Possibly a fragment of lead mould for a pottery vessel. The decoration shows a lined edge with two curved lines and a possible leaf/flower pattern inside.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-E6D8B1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead object. The lead is almost flat in section and has been rolled. Waste product from the creation of another object. Possibly Roman in date due to the nature of the site where recovered.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2CA921
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified object, probably a bag or sack seal or a customs badge? It was cast from lead and is tulip/harp-shaped. While the reverse is plain, the obverse is separated by five horizontal grooves into six almost equally-sized fields. The decoration/writing reads: 1: cross (?), 2. small zigzag pattern, 3. R.F, 4. large zigzag pattern, 5. 19, 6. S+F or S+T. The '19' is printed in a different script and may have been added later, e.g. as a customs or sales mark(?).
Created on: Friday 16th June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4B97E5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Triangular lead object, possibly for decorative purposes (part of decorative frame?). It is of white colour with the original surface shining through in silver. It seems as if it could have been part of a larger object, e.g. it could have been one point of the Star of David. The individual arms are hightly decorated with zigzag lines and angular as well as round mouldings. Parts have been broken off at the three points.
Created on: Friday 13th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-65D876
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified Object, possibly part of a medieval lead ampulla? The object is of nearly semi-circular shape and hollow, with two small perforations in the (decorated?) obverse. There are only traces of decoration around the perforations, but the patters remains unclear.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-91A152
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified lead object: heavy, hollow object cast from lead with four perforations in the top section (one large, three small).
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Samlesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0463C4
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead object, which is made up of a folded lead into a rectangular shape with a hollow through middle.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-132FA1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unknown composite object of probable modern date. The object consists of a flat and circular cast piece of lead which has been attached to wood with a ferrous screw. Dimensions: length: 43mm, width: 22mm, diameter of lead: 24mm, weight: 28g. The first satisfactory screw-cutting lathe was invented by Jesse Ramsden in 1770, so the object can not pre-date that.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'River Ribble', grid reference and parish protected.