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
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Record ID: YORYM1651
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Simple cross design in moderate relief surrounded by circular border also in moderate relief, identical both sides. Casting spur/attachment site? Opposite 1 arm of cross. Completely oxidised surface, firm core. Appears POST-MED IN DATE
Created on: Friday 29th September 2000
Last updated: Thursday 22nd October 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-37E822
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date, c.AD 1350 - 1550. The body of the ampulla is circular with an elongated rectangular neck extending from one edge. Part of the neck and upper body have been lost to worn breaks. A distorted attachment loop is present to the other side of the neck where it meets the body. The opening at the top of the neck has been pinched shut. Both sides of the body display traces of molded decoration though it is now too worn to be determined. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is worn. The ampulla is 54.3mm long, 33.6mm wid…
Created on: Friday 14th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-14FB20
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy zoomorphic (bovine) mount of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1900. The head is cast three dimensionally. It has a sub-triangular shape with U-shaped section due to the concave reverse. The front is elaborately decorated with wavering lines, likely representing long hair, a raised flattened snout, and scrolled ears of horns to either side of a break at the top. The metal has a dark grey patina and is worn. The mount is 35.5mm long, 42mm wide, 3.6mm wide and weighs 12.6g. Angie Bolton, FLO for Warwickshire & Worcestershire, has studied Iron Age to Roman …
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-1474A0
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy shoe or clog clasp of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1700 - 1900. The clasp is rectangular in plan with parallel sides and rounded corners. Two smaller rectangular plates project from the centre of the two shortest end, both terminating in worn breaks. The front of the main plat is decorated with a border of wriggle work. The reverse is undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The clasp is 19.2mm long, 12mm wide, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.4g.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-129B6D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy brooch of middle Iron Age date, c. 400BC - 100BC. The brooch comprises a low arched ovate bow with circular knops projecting from each cardinal point. The upper and lower knops are perforated by dome topped rivets. To the reverse the rivets can be seen projecting though not evidence of a catchplate or hinge remain. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The brooch is 30.1mm long, 14.6mm wide, 6.4mm thick and weighs 2.7g. The closest parallel for this object is YORYM-8431CF which is described as sharing features in common with Hull and Hawkes Ty…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
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Record ID: YORYM1498
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Stone axehead, very rough feel to surface. Extremely well worked given the hardness of the rock. Slightly expanded mid section, very narrow pointed butt end. Curving, rounded blade end, blade quite sharp-used. Complete. Regular, diminishing, lentoid section. Green and black granulated surface. Igneous, intrusive, very granular, hard rock, probably picrite. Maximum width 54.7mm, minimum width 10.5mm at butt end.
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Record ID: YORYM1265
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
uncertain neck shape as truncated, body complete, attachment loops near complete , sub rectangular shape. Slight compression in situ, oxidised surface, mottled grey-cream and brown in colour, uneven. Flat rectangular base. Slightly relief scallop design one face. Uncertain design other, poss. initials? Poss. shield device?
Created on: Tuesday 29th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM1642
Object type: SEAL BOX
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Elongated leaf shape, hinged lid terminating in knob. Inner design leaf/heart, V shaped in centre rather than roundel. Champlevee enamel, orange in centre recess, uncertain (yellow?) outer with roundel projected inwards from proximal. Hinge broken, but v.g.c..
Created on: Wednesday 20th September 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM295
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Single petal central boss. Crude, casting spurs either side central boss. Denuded dark brown, uneven surface. Some brassy colour showing through. Appears abraded. Hinged long pin attached where strap loop would have been, brassy colour, much more modern than piece. Re-used this century.
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM296
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM297
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYM298
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Henry VII halfpenny
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYMB95
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Single petal central boss. Crude, casting spurs either side central boss. Denuded dark brown, uneven surafce. Some brassy colour showing through. Appears abraded. Hinged long pin attached where strap loop would have been, brassy colour, much more modern than piece. Re-used this century.
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYMB96
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYMB97
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: YORYMB98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Henry VII ha'penny
Created on: Monday 27th September 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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