Record ID: LANCUM-4320B6
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible lead alloy palm guard. It has probably been approximately circular, although much of the edge of one quarter and some of the opposite side is missing. It is very slightly domed in the centre, and in this are some marks possibly from use as a palm guard. It has a light brown colour with some sheen, except the damaged areas which are the grey of lead alloy. It is possible that this is a token rather than an unusual palm guard but there is not enough evidence to conclude. Dimensions: Diameter is 39mm maximum and 33mm where damaged, it weighs 23.90g
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-431A8D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, globular lead alloy piece, probably a weight although it could also be a gaming piece. It is flat on the bottom and the top is a shallow dome. It has a shiny, dark grey colour, except where it is damaged at the edge, when it is light brown. Similar domed weighs are known from the Viking camp site at Torksey, Lincolnshire, and it is possible that this is a similar object. See also SF-D5B50D Dimensions: 20mm diameter and 6mm deep, it weighs 16.18g
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dolphinholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5451A6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead alloy weight or gaming piece in the form of a truncated cone. The base and top are flat. It has an even light brown patina, and has been found in assoiation with early medival artefacts, hence it has been similarly dated. Dimensions: It is 8mm high and 12mm in diameter at the base, it weighs 7.05g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8578A4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge of the flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider at one end because it has been squashed. It has an even, mid brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the medieval to post medieval…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54567D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy bar with a circular cross section. The base is flat and very slighty concave, possibly as a result of casting as opposed to design, and the edges are rounded. Near the other end a collar cast into the piece, and beyond this the bar may have been cut twice, forming a slightly triangular 'end'. This may have been for assay in some way, alternatively it could have been used as a gaming piece and the shape is to distinguish it.  It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was inte…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-544AD8
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cylindrical piece of lead alloy. One end has been cut into a 'nib' shape but it the function of the artefact is unclear. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 5.5mm diameter and weighs 5.75g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-546F43
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy that has been cast into a bar. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was also intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 15mm long and 9.5mm wide, 6mm high and weighs 8.24g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-543A77
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. Not enough survives to be able to identify what it is. It has a slight shine and may therefore have been combined with another metal in greater porportioan than lead. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 10mm long and 7mm wide and weighs 3.28g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54664E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. Not enough survives to be able to identify what it is. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 35mm long and 15mm wide, 4mm high and weighs 7.63g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54614E
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. Not enough survives to be able to identify what it is. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 38mm long and 22mm wide, 4mm high and weighs 15.29g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-545CC2
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. There is not enough surviving to make an identification. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 37mm long and 22mm wide, 8mm high and weighs 33.76g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-546AFE
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of lead alloy. It has a design on it that may possibly have been a wing, although this is only conjecture and there is not enough surviving to make any definitive identification. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was also found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 27mm long and 14mm wide, 3mm high and weighs 7.06g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5473E1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A folded fragment of lead alloy. It could be an offcut that has been folded over, or a failed or crushed fishing weight. It has been found in association with other lead pieces and may be part of a collection which it was intended to recast. It was found in association with other early medieval pieces and has thus been dated to that period. Dimensions: It is 25mm long and 10mm wide, 7mm high and weighs 10g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5445DB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible polyhedral weight. It is basically a cylindrical shape but is faceted unevenly on all sides. Half of the faces have a pattern of parallel lines on them. Overall it has an even white patina, and is thus probably mainly made of lead alloy. The weight fits neither the Scandinavian nor Dublin Viking unit weight systems. Similar shaped weights have been found at various sites of the Viking Great Army camps, see Hadley and Richards (2021) and British Museum accession number 2006.1203.104, dated to 9th century AD. Such shapes are also seen…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85135C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy conical weight or gaming piece. It is of the form of a truncated cone, with curved sides giving the appearance of a bun. There is a central, vertical oval hole, of maximum diameter 6.5mm. The bottom of the weight has an indented circular line around the hole which appears to be a feature of the mould. The weight is just under a multiple of 12 of the standard Dublin weight system of 4.43g, but with a margin of error. Such weights are numerous on the Viking site at Torksey, Lincolnshire (Hadley and Richards, 2016, Figure 1). Dimensions: 13mm high and&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8582C8
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but has the appearance of having been cut in half at across the thicker centre, wider because because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-858783
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the arc shaped flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attribu…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-858E31
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Long cylinder Phot on phone A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8591EF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8597EB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, probably a net weight. It has been formed by rolling a circular flat piece of lead alloy, possibly around a narrow diameter former, and the edge flap of the material can thus be seen along one side of the narrow weight. It is cylindrical in shape but wider in the centre than the ends, because of the circular plate from which it is made. It has an even, light brown patina.Such weights were used over a long period of time and are difficult to date. For example, LANCUM-4FF9DB is dated to the Roman period, NARC-2DF5D1 is attributed to the …
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.