Record ID: LANCUM-E732A6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy mount or strap fitting, very probably dating from the Roman period, c. 1st-4th century. The mount is incomplete, but survives in fair condition. It is flat circular in shape with what looks like two lugs (possibly a broken rectangular loop) on the reverse. It is possible that it had some kind of enamelled or inlaid decoration on the obverse, but none of that remains: it is plan without any marks. If the reverse was a rectangular loop its function could have been that of a strap or belt slide. If the two lus were separate it may have been a decorative mount attached to lea…
Created on: Friday 30th September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th December 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-B19766
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman copper alloy mount in the form of a bust of Minerva with a copper-alloy stud projecting from the reverse. Minerva wears a high crested helmet and traces of a cuirass are visible in the decoration of the chest, though the object is incredibly worn. The length is 52mm, the width is 21mm and the weight 22.88g. Feugère notes that the dating for these objects is a work in progress, though it is clear that each type was not necessarily used at the same time ( Feugère 2004, 33). The symbol of Minerva, Goddess of wisdom, is appropriate for such objects and can thus associate t…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Friday 27th September 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-AC938E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Report on potential Treasure for HM Coroner 2014 T439 Carnforth, Lancashire. Teardrop-shaped silver horse-harness pendant with spherical finial. The attachment is a loop of strip metal which expands slightly to its terminal. The obverse is decorated with a punched pellet floral design of four pairs of volutes in a stack all attached to a central stem. The reverse is undecorated. Discussion: such pendants are considered to be military fittings used to decorate the harnesses of cavalry horses. For similar items see Bishop & Coulston 2006, fig. 124, nos. 12-16. Date:…
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-548478
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy mount dating from the Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-410. The mount is dome-shaped and complete with an undecorated reverse and moulded, circular decoration on the obverse. It also has two small loops which are set opposite each other at the rim of the dome. However it is more likely that they were rivet holes rather than suspension loops, as this mount was probably worn as a belt or strap decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E4C9B1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cast cu-alloy mount with two moulded knops on the obverse and two small lugs on the reverse.
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LANCUM-7780D3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast cu-alloy furniture mount or fitting dating to the Early Roman period depicting the bust of the Roman goddess Diana. While the front of the mount shows moulded features such as Diana's face, dress, hair and part of her quiver, the reverse is flat and slightly hollow. Also, there may be remains of solder in the hollow of the reverse. The front surface is shiny and looks quite worn while the reverse is pitted and not very worn, possibly showing remains of solder. Depictions of Diana are not very common finds in Britain: in 1992, there were four known bronze figurines from Britain fro…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lancaster', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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Record ID: LANCUM-0E1BA2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy vessel mount dating to the Roman period, probably the 1st/2nd centuries AD. It is almost complete and very worn. Is in the shape of a human face/head but the features are almost completely obliterated. The hairline is barely visible. It is domed with traces of solder on the back. At the top it has a small loop for suspension of a handle and there was a smaller protrusion (another loop?) at the bottom; the latter is missing now. Dimensions: length: 49mm, width: 27mm, thickness: 3mm and weight: 19.31g.
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2011
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