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: YORYM-047B79
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100 BC – AD 100. Uncertain type. The brooch comprises a rectangular plate with a narrowed elongated trapezoidal foot to one end and an integral coiled spring to the other. The circular sectioned spring extends from the centre of one edge of the plate. It extends backwards and curves up and round to form a coil. The coil continues upward and curves over the central spring to form a second coil to the other side. The coil then extends downward to form the tapering sectioned pin.  The rectangular …
Created on: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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-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-DAAD22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman period copper alloy keyhole or fantail brooch, as Hattatt Figure 168. The decorative feature is a circle, divided into quarters with two diagonal lines. Opposing quarters are filled with enamel in yellow and red. Attached to this are the corroded remains of a foot or other feature, with ribs running horizontally across this. On the back is part of the catch mechanism. It has some similarities with the more complete artefact CORN-FF6820, or NMS-018A86 Dimensions: 22mm high and 11.5mm wide, 4mm thickness, it weighs 4.08g
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cantsfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-574ED9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Dolphin type Roman period brooch with hinge mechanism. The brooch is made of copper alloy. Both sides of the arms are present, as is most of the bow, although the pin and catchplate are missing. It is very degraded and any traces of pattern are obliterated. Dimensions: It is 40mm long and 25mm wide, 28mm deep and weighs 28.5g
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-1FC056
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy Roman brooch dating from AD 75 - 200, a Thealby Mine type, now classified as a headstud varient of Colchester derivative hinged type. It fits well into Mackreth's CD H 17.1b group, especially number 7456 on plate 66. The head of the brooch comprises tubular wings which act as a hinge mechanism. A copper alloy axis bar is retained through the lugs and a pin loop remains fitted around the axis bar by a closed loop. The copper alloy pin proper is lost to an old worn, break. The cast loop is incomplete, but it has a small peak rising from the bottom. T…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-85DA2C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2021 T149 Description  A complete Medieval silver annular brooch dating to c.AD 1250-1400. The frame of the brooch is complete, but the pin is missing. The frame is circular in shape and in section. At one small section the frame narrows to form the constriction for the now missing pin. The upper surface of the frame is decorated with incised saltires that cover the width of the frame. In each cross quadrant is an irregular number of stamped annulets that are often incomplete or overlapping each other. Either side of the constriction are two incised bands that cove…
Created on: Monday 22nd March 2021
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hilldale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CA227C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Early Medieval plate brooch probably dating to the ninth century and of Continental, Carolingian, origin.. The plate is rectangular in shape, with a solid raised border running around the edge. The brooch is divided into three panels depicting a wolf flanked by two birds. On the inside of the panels is blue enamel with the surface of the light green copper alloy patina showing through. On the reverse Is the remains of the attachment. On one side there is the catchplate, this is rectangular in shape with the outer edge curved over to hold the now missing…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-9943B5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, probably an annular brooch dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object has a sub-circular cross section and presents a narrowed constriction which has worn break at the end. The face is decorated with a cast decoration presenting chevrons and pellets. The underneath is undecorated. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 34.3mm; width 6.3mm; thickness 4.8mm; weight 9.28g Similar annular brooches are illustrated in Egan and Pritchard (1991: 250), see nos. 1314-18.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF87E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment, folded and distorted. The top part of it has parallel lines running over a curved section, in a manner which resembles a Roman bow brooch, of Hod Hill type. The point where this is folded into the body of the piece can be seen on one side, on the reverse this join is not apparent and the curved section has thus been formed as part of the body. The lower part of it has no real form and no decoration, but has small, circular plate on one side which is riveted to the piece with a copper alloy rivet - this can be seen on the reverse. This suggests that it…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F0DF1B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dragonesque brooch of the early Roman period complete apart from the pin and well preserved. It is moulded as one piece in copper alloy, an extended S shape which is formed of two symmetrical arms. Bars form the terminals and in the centre each arm widens slightly and is joined by a central section slightly thinner in diameter. From this centre are two curved features, one one each arm, extending part of the way along the arm. The bars and this central section are decorated with a beaded effect, with a linear edge either side of this. The rear is flat and hollow in the…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kirkby Lonsdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-85C85B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
59.68mm in length, 16.72mm in width at the head, 4.90mm in width on the stem4.25mm in thickness, and 8.36mm in thickness at the thickest point. It weighs 11.48g.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Friday 25th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF460B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy P shaped brooch of the Roman period. The mechanism is held in a half-tube which is ridged around the circumference. In the rear the springs for this would have been located, they are now very corroded. From the front of this are two prongs, curving outwards and in again in an arc - or bow. They have a triangular section, the sharp point being outward. The two prongs come together slightly and join into a single arm of a similar section, with a collar between. It is quite degraded and no longer has any signs of surface treatment. Such brooches are se…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FBF6EA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper-alloy brooch inset with red enamel. No close parallel identified yet but it has similarities with Trumpet, and possibly Headstud, brooches. The rounded breaks suggest that it was broken in antiquity. The pin and spring, and part of the catchplate and foot, are absent. Suggested date range c43 to c200 AD. Bow (1) - length 31mm, width 11mm, thickness 7mm, weight 3.9g Foot (2) - length 29mm, width 8mm, thickness 7mm, weight 6.6g Overall length 60mm, width 11mm, thickness 5mm, weight 10.5g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-A206F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lozenge shaped, copper alloy, Roman plate brooch datingf rom AD 25 - 250. It is probably a Continental Plate brooch type. The upper surface of the lozenge shaped plate is decorated with 25 lozenge shaped cells arranged in rows. Alternate rows are filled with a blue enamel, while the remaining cells are now empty. The edge of the brooch comprises a series of small triangular cells, which are filled with blue enamel in a similar alternate pattern to the centre. On each side of the brooch there is a rounded knop at the corner. At the hinge end of the brooch there is a collar comprising …
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-5C6602
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Brooch in the shape of an equilateral triangle with two broad, flat sides connected with a narrow bar. The flat sides are recessed and decorated with incised X's. The pin is located on a short bar at the centre of one of the flat sides.
Created on: Monday 15th September 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stalmine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-56A1AB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy annular brooch complete with pin, dating to the medieval period c. 1200-1400AD. The main part of the band is rectangular in section. The pin, which is also copper alloy, is square in section and tapers to a point. The upper surface of the brooch has two concentric grooves in between which has been stamped lettering reading 'ihc naza renus' (Jesus of Nazareth). The underside of the brooch is plain. See LEIC-09F89A on the database for a similar example. Diameter: 27.6mm; width of band: 5.4mm; thickness: 2.2mm; weight: 5.31g.
Created on: Friday 8th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goosnargh', grid reference and parish protected.