Record ID: LANCUM-D13DBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze nummus of Constantine I Obverse: Bust right, laureate, cuirassed. Legend IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG Reverse: Mars advancing right, helmeted, nude but chlamys over shoulders and floating behind, holding transverse spear with right hand and shield on left arm; S and R in field either side of figure. Mint in exeurge, PTR, Trier. Legend: MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI.  Dimater: it is 26mm diameter. 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Conyers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6A3931
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy brooch of headstud type. The bow has a moulded stud on the curve at the top. The short wings extend either side of the head, and above these the plate on which the missing spring and pin would have mounted is present, decorated with three horizontal lines. The bow ends with a circular foot. The catch plate is present but incomplete. The cylindrical mount for the spring is still on the reverse but is incomplete. It has an even bronze coloured patina with no corrosion, which is attributable to it having been found in sand. Parallels for…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Heysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6A44EA
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy terret ring. It is oval in shape with a sub-square drop ring attached. The ring is teardrop shaped in section with a ridge along the external diameter. It is of Lewis type 19, a continental influenced or imported terret of drop bar type. Similar examples on the database include ESS-CEA70D and LIN-159D68. They are dated to the early - mid Roman period. Dimensions: It is 38mm long and 35mm wide, it is 9mm thick and weighs 24.86g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FB291E
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment, probably one third, of a possible Iron Age to Early Medieval copper alloy strap distributor. It would originally have been circular in plan (see reconstructed image), and is flat in section. There is ring and dot decoration on one face. Suggested date range c400 BC to c1066 AD. Other suggestions for object type include fob dangler, openwork disc brooch, and even Early Medieval continental sun disc. Length 52mm, width 41mm, thickness 4mm, weight 14.9g. Probable original diameter 54mm.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4F3F31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Denarius of Trajan, AD 103-111 Obverse: Laurate bust right draped Legend - IMP TRIAINO AVG GER DAC P M TR COS V P P Reverse: Dacia seated right in mourning, on curved shield, sword below Legend - SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Diameter 18mm approximately Thanks to the finder for the photograph and identification
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', 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: LANCUM-191F29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period c.AD 378-388 (Reece period 20). Obverse: […], Diademed, (draped and cuirassed?) bust right. Reverse: [VIRTVS ROMANORVM], Roma seated facing on throne holding globe and sceptre. Unclear mint: []//[] Dimensions: 11.5mm diameter Many thanks to Dr. Andrew Brown for his identification of this coin
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-522B95
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy terret ring, probably of the Roman period. The ring is oval in shape with faceted faces around the radius, which means that the ring is almost diamond shaped in section. Under the ring is a an oval 'skirt', although very narrow and not  the usual wider skirt associated with these artefacts. This skirt is decorated with notches around the edge. Under this is a rectangular. mount with a rectangular central hole. Lewis in LPFG Datasheet 6 classifies these as being Continental in origin. Dimensions: 38mm long and 35mm wide, it weighs 29g
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFFFBD
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable scoop for cosmetic or toilet use. The material is uncertain but is probably lead alloy. It is formed of a short remnant of the shaft, which is triangular in section, the back being flat and the front having a ridge down the centre. It terminates in a wider, flattened circular section which is half the thickness of the shaft, and would scoop a small amount of power or similar. Like SWYOR-BFF380, there is not enough diagnostic material remaining to date but it may be Roman in period. Dimensions: It is 30mm long and the scoop is 8.5mm wide, it weighs 4.19g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Scotforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CFFC7E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nummus of Constantius II Obverse - Bust left, egend  FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Reverse - Camp gate with six courses bricks, central door, star over. Legend PROVIDENTIAL CAESS, mintmark in exergue SMHA (primary Heraclea)
Created on: Wednesday 15th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cockerham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F823EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Dupondous Constantine II. Obverse bust right, reverse Genius standing facing left Dimensions: 28mm approximate diameter
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B682F9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Trumpet brooch of Group A type (Bayley and Butcher 2004, fig. 73), which dates AD 75-150.  It has an oval plate at top. From this the trumpet curves with three, raised, concentric circles around it, then narrows to a foot which is a short tube with lines at top and bottom. The spring still present and is held behind the plate by a circular aperture. The pin is lost as is the actual catch for it, although the catch plate survives.The brooch has a brown patina. Dimensions: 58mm long and 17 wide across the to, 28mm deep and it weighs 17.53g
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B683C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Trumpet brooch of Group A type (Bayley and Butcher 2004, fig. 73), which dates AD 75-150.  Oval plate at top of which some is missing on one side. From this the trumpet curves into a design of leaves above and below a line like a column, then narrows to a foot which is a short tube with lines at top and bottom. Spring still present and is held behind the plate by a circular aperture.  The pin is lost. as is the back plate. Long foot is slightly bent to one side. The brooch has a brown patina. Dimensions: It is 57mm long and 17mm&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7290DB
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A section of a probable copper alloy finger ring of the Roman period. The bezel and some of the ring remain, the back of the ring is missing. The bezel is oval, the ring surrounds it and narrows into the arms. The ring is d-shaped in section and flat on the back. There is in the bezel the remains of a possible intaglio or gemstone, probably an intaglio as there is evidence of a raised shape. It appears that the ring has been in a fire, as it is blackened and the intaglio has melted and carbonised. In addition, some thin sections of metal are missing. It is similar in shape to …
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF22E2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular object that may be the top of a dagger or similar. It has a circular copper alloy frame. Within this is a domed decoration, comprised of white enamel or glass, although this is now broken into irregular shaped pieces. It does retain a sheen. Under this mount are the remains of an iron fitment. The decoration has some similarity with the rondel dagger guard recorded in  NARC-FF7764, which is also decorated with glass inlay. Dimensions: Diameter is 22mm, and it weighs 6.76g
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sabden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E4CC7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A section of what is probably a knee or trumpet type early Roman brooch. The head is circular and behind it are the remains of the fixing plate for the spring. This is a raised rectangular section which fills the full diameter of the head and would have extended perhaps 3mm or 4mm upright. The remains of this have a worn curve in the centre which would have formed a fixing hole when complete. From the front of this head a circular section piece extends which has a central rib down the length of it. This curves at approximately 75 degrees, sloping down from the head, then vert…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-02328D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and enamel lozengeiform brooch of the Roman period, 1st to 2nd centuries AD. It is diamond shaped, with the longer axis being horizontal. In the centre is a number of cells which form first another rhomboid, which is inlaid with blue enamel (intact) and inside this are four smaller diameter circles. The outer circles are inlaid with white enamel, which survives, the inner circles do not have enamel in them, and may alternatively have contained gem stones, it is not possible to confirm this. The outer frame is again a lozenge shaped, div…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nether Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E5C76
Object type: NAIL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hobnail of probable Roman date. It has a pyramidal head, under this is a neck before the shank, which is square in section. The shank  bends towards the tip, which is rounded. A similar example is SUR-7D0489 Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 8mm diameter, it weighs 3.34g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E56BD
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spindle whorl made from a piece of Roman Samian ware pottery. It is slightly concave. There is no decoration, and the edges are chipped all of the way round the outside on the underside, and in a few discreet areas on the surface. The whorl may post date the Roman period as the central hole is not at the smallest end of the spectrum for a Roman date. One of very similar shape and dimensions is recorded as PUBLIC-DD674B Dimensions: 38mm diameter and 9mm thick, the central hole is 7mm diameter and it weighs 13.79g
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8A40DD
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic mount or figurine of probable Roman date (c.AD 43-410). This is a casting of a bull, moulded in fine detail. The broad head is well defined, the nostrils, eyes and ears are all present. The bull has two horns curving forward and over the front of the head, which is lowered. The muscular body is well moulded. There are on the flanks of one side the remains of what may be three patches of enamel, although this is by no means certain. On one eye are the remains of red enamel or possibly the denuded remnants of a red gemstone. None of th…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.