Record ID: LVPL-219C64
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800). A circular lead weight. The weight is undecorated other than a score line across the inner face  it has not been perforated There is an incised ring on the front of the weight, it also has a wide rim. The weight is rounded.other than a flat section possibly when dropped. The weight appears to be complete. The lead is a dark whitish-grey colour. Dimensions: Diameter 27.1mm Thickness 6.mm Weight 25.68g A similar object is recorded under: SUSS-7ED6E1 A typology of lead weights has not yet …
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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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: LVPL-108E11
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rowel spur dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1450-1550). The object consists of the back end of the spur; it is curved and the sides are incomplete. Integral to the back is the neck which is rounded and terminates at a worn break at the place of the rowel box. The spur is undecorated and has a dark green patina with a rough and pitted surface. Dimensions: Length 58.7mm; width 58.8mm; thickness 3.2mm; weight 15.1g Ellis (2002) notes that rowell spurs largely replaced prick spurs in Western Europe from the 14th century onwards, however most examp…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0F200C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1569. Initial mark: Coronet. Mint: London. North (1991) Vol.2 no.1997. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head; ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, date above shield; POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-0F4A49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696-1702. Mint uncertain. Both faces are completely worn and the coin has been bent twice into an S-shape. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]. Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from t…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-A0D309
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy medieval coin weight for the parisis or double royal gold coins of Philippe VI of France, dating to 1293-1350. The obverse face depicts the king, crowned and seated, holding a raised sword in his right hand with his left hand resting on a shield of France (three lis). Dimensions: Diameter 15.3m; thickness 2.4mm; weight 3.2g A similar design is illustrated in Withers (2011: 28), for a coin weight of the double royal of Philippe VI of France (1328-1350), which was issued in 1340 and weighed 6.8 g, but some coin weights for the earlier coin, the pa…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-286D63
Object type: VERVEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2022 T85 Description: A complete silver vervel (hawking ring) dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The vervel comprises the band, rectangular in section, with applied shield. Either side of the shield is the letter ‘H’ inscribed in Roman capitals. The shield is broadly sub-square in shape and presents a raised motif, possibly a crowned frog / toad(?), or more likely a crowned heart. A solder line is present at the back of the shield were the band joins the shield. Dimensions: Diameter 9.76mm; thickness 0.66mm; weight 0.74g Discussion: Verve…
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-5BEACE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver coin of Lysimachus (306-281 BC), ruler of Thrace, likely a modern copy. Obverse: Head of Alexander III of Macedon ('the Great'), right, diademed and wearing the horns of Zeus Ammon Reverse: Athena Nikephoros seated left; in outstretched right hand, Nike; left arm resting on shield; ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧ
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-BB18E2
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2022 T1058 Description:  A mostly complete silver gilt cross pendant dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1350). The pendant is formed of an equal armed cross with a pendant loop at the top. The arms of the cross are circular in section and terminate with flat, blunt ends. Just before the ends of each arm is a rounded collar that encompasses the entire arm diameter; the collar is decorated with irregular incised stippling. In the centre of the cross is a raised empty cell, presumably to retain a stone that is now missing. The cell is surrounded by four of the s…
Created on: Friday 28th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DF6F93
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval clay pipe (smoking) dating to the early 19th century (c.AD 1820-60). The object consists of an incomplete bowl and the beginnings of the stem. The bowl is oval and curves upwards, it presents decoration along the mould seam in the form of repeating leaves on each side. At the base of the bowl is narrow heel and the stem protrudes from the base and terminates in a worn break. Dimensions: Length 35.8mm; bowl diameter 16mm; weight 3.57g The form of the bowl fits within Atkinson and Oswald (1969) type 28 which is dated to 1820-60.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DF7EF2
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval clay pipe (smoking) dating to the late19th century (c.AD 1850-1910). The object consists of an incomplete bowl and the beginnings of the stem. The bowl is oval and curves upwards, it is not made with a heel and presents no decoration. The stem protrudes from the base and terminates in a worn break. Dimensions: Length 49.4mm; bowl diameter 19.7mm; stem diameter 6.9mm; weight 6.12g The form of the bowl fits within Atkinson and Oswald (1969) type 30 which is dated to 1850-1910.
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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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: LVPL-DF4D5E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and convex with a flat base. The face is decorated with a raised crucifix cross with a pellet in the lower quadrants. The base is undecorated and the weight has a smooth grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 35mm; thickness 8.8mm; weight 60g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the …
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DF3CA4
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight or spindle whorl dating to the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular and convex with a flat base. In the centre is a circular perforation measuring 11mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 30.9mm; thickness 10.5mm; weight 53.87g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards.&nbs…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DECE40
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy spindle whorl or weight dating from the early medieval to the medieval period (c.AD 500-1500). The object is circular in form and flat with a circular perforation in the centre measuring 11.2mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated; one face is slightly recessed and presents a possible pseudo-runic inscription presented as raised lines in seemingly random directions with pellets at the end. The opposite face is also slightly recessed and presents a similar design of raised lines with pellets. The object has a dark cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 4…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DE998D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn copper alloy object, probably a coin or apothecary weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The object is square in shape with a slightly rounded face and flat base. The faces are worn and appear undecorated and has a dark brown and green patina. Dimensions: Length 17.6mm; width 16.5mm; thickness 3.8mm; weight 7.71g
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-DE846E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents a eight armed star. The other face is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17mm; thickness 0.8mm; weight 2.04g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carrying initials are generally deemed to be post…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2023
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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
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Record ID: LVPL-5E3207
Object type: BOOK FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver mount / book fitting dating to the post medeival to modern period (c.AD 1750-1850). The object has a broad sub-triangular form with wide curved sides. It is cast made and presents a raised decoration of a figure seated in the centre holding a curved object on its lap and holding an object up on its left hand. The figure is flanked on both sides by a column. The other sides of the column present a mirror design of a semi-circuar motif facing inwards and curvilinear scrolls to the edge. Below the figure is a puched rivet hole with an opework leaf shape on both sides an…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2CBAC5
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead uniface token dating to the medieval to post-medieval period (c.1350-1850). The obverse has a cross pattern, with each arm made of three raised ridges. At the centre of the cross is a pellet. Each quadrant has two V-shaped ridges. The reverse is undecorated, and the object has developed a grey patina. Lead tokens had a wide variety of uses and were made locally, they are therefore hard to date precisely. Those with cross pellet designs have previously been dated to the Medieval period as they are thought to imitate Medieval pennies. However according to Kerridge an…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-57F7C8
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token of medieval to post-medieval date (AD c.1300-c.1700). The obverse is decorated with raised cross-hatched lines (Powell Type 7). The reverse is undecorated. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.0mm, Thickness 1.9mm, Weight 3.69g
Created on: Wednesday 5th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EB2A7B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead uniface token of post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1850. The token is sub-circular in plan and slightly distorted. The obverse has three hollow pointed oval shaped petals radiating from the centre. Representing Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a grey patina. Dimensions: diameter 17.9mm, thickness 1.9mm, weight 3.01g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; …
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-EB5E5B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead uniface token of post-Medieval date, circa AD 1550-1850. The token is semi-circular in plan, having been broken. The obverse has three hollow pointed oval shaped petals radiating from the centre; however, it is likely there would have been six prior to the break. Representing Powell Type 1 (symbolic petalled flower). The reverse is flat and undecorated. The token has a cream patina. Dimensions: diameter 17.0mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 1.59g. Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as use as tallies, gaming pieces, t…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-51853B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead spindle whorl of Medieval date (c.AD 1066-1500). The whorl is discoidal or sub-cylindrical with moulded decoration of five rounded knops on the upper surface. The central hole is circular and has a diameter of 8.3mm. The sides of the whorl are straight. The underside is undecorated and flat. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 28.2mm, Thickness 10.8mm, Weight 44.70g. Lead spindle whorls are particularly hard to date as they are used continually from the Roman through to the Post Medieval era (Margeson, 1993, "Norwich Households: Medieva…
Created on: Monday 17th July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-061ED2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Spanish copper Dinero dating to 1500-1700. The obverse features a crowned bust facing , and the legend is illegible. The revers Features a short cross pattee with a star in 2 quadrants. The remaining legend reads: ATO. Dimensions: Diameter 16.0mm, Thickness 1.2mm, Weight 1.17g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BE3313
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed spearhead dating to the middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1150). The spearhead has a loop on either side of the shaft. It corresponds to Davis Group 6, "developed side looped". A bronze age spearhead of cast copper-alloy. Extreme measurements are found below Lug 1 size:- 4.6mm wide, 17mm length, 3.8mm height Lug 2 size:- 5.4 mm wide, 17.2mm length, 4.4mm height Length of blade:-57mm.
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Myerscough and Bilsborrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL768
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Socketed, pegged spearhead, single midrib. Slight damage to tip through use in antiquity.
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PRIEST HUTTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0918D1
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy zoomorphic strap end dating to the early medieval period (c.AD 750-950). The strap end is of Thomas' Class A, Type 1aiii. The strap end is sub-ovate with a zoomorphic terminal at the closed end and a flat attachment end with two rivets for fixing, one rivet survives. The object is cast in one piece though with the attachment end split into an upper and lower plate to allow the strap material to be fitted. A small portion of the lower plate is missing. The end terminal of the strap end is zoomorphic in the form of a forward facing animal head …
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-094E85
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy slide key dating to the early medieval to medival period (c.AD 900-1300). It comprises of a thin rectangular stem with a moulded, ribbed collar before the bit. The bit is incomplete but appears to demonstrate an openwork form with two teeth projecting into the centre. At the opposite end of the stem is a bent, circular bow with an worn knop in each corner. The object is undecorated and has a smooth dark brown patina. Dimensions: Length 41.1mm; width (stem) 5.6mm; thickness 2.9mm; weight 3.74g The key fits within Williams' Type C variant. This is a…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-B99EB1
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete polyhrome glass bead dating to the post medieval to modern period (c.AD 1700-1950). The bead is broadly cylindrical in shape with narrowed and faceted ends. A circular perforation cuts through the centre lengthways. The bead has a distinctive decoration comprising of a black body enhanced with red and white chevrons at both ends. The chevorns encircle the ends with white around the centre followed by black, red and white again. The chevrons stretch as far as the facets, leaving the majority of the bead black. Dimensions: Length 30mm; width 15mm; weight 12.3g Other Ve…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3876CD
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (c.AD1500-1700). The token is circular in shape and flat, one face is decorated. The decorated face presents a four petalled flower, with hollow ovals in relief forming the petals and a pellet in the centre. The reverse is undecorated. The object has a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 12.8mm; thickness 1.3mm; weight 1.46g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date pr…
Created on: Thursday 4th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D446A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius, contemporary copy of a coin of Trajan (AD 98-117), dating to the period c.AD 103-117 (Reece period 5). S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI reverse type depicting a large S C. Prototype of the mint of Rome. Dimensions: Diameter 32.8mm, Thickness 4.5mm, Weight 20.69g. This coin belongs to a group of imitative sestertii identified in a series of articles by B. Woytek as being a peculiarly Romano-British group copying types of Nerva and Trajan. It's lack of reverse type is paralleled in another PAS example from Shepton Mallet, Somerset (SOM-E7EDD7) and …
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-675976
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1720). The buckle has a double loop oval frame and only one half remains. It has a an oval loop and a D-shaped section. The surface is worn and the strap bar is corroded. The buckle has a dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 29.5mm; width 28.6mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 5.64g Broadly similar buckles are illustrated in Whitehead (2003: 71) see no. 442
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-673F25
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle has an asymmetrical frame and is drilled to allow for a separate spindle. The frame is curved at the back end and at the front has a straight edge and straight angled sides with a faceted face. A small incised line is in the centre of the edge as a pin rest. In the centre of the long sides is the remains of the separate spindle which is largely missing along with the pin. The buckle has a smooth dark green patina. Dimensions: Length 29.7mm; width 19mm; thickness 3.7mm; weight 4.83g Broa…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F75342
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver milled post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702) . Mint: Londo. Both faces are extremely worn and scratched. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [16 ... MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-71CD47
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete large lead trade weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The weight is disc shape with a raised rim that is bevelled on the inside. The surface is slightly concave and has two incised concentric circles around the centre and a further two arounded the edge. It has some pitting on the surface and has a mid cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 45.7mm; thickness 17.1mm; weight 248.28g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A4176C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead hem / curtain weight dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1900) The weight is flat and circular. The object is perforated by four circular punches in one line. The surface has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Diameter 33.2mm; thickness 1.1mm; weight 8.59g Similar objects are illustrated in Bailey (2004: 83) see nos. 391-8 which are described as women's hem weights or curtain weights, and date to the 18th-20th centuries.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A44B7A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is cylindrical in shape with rounded ends. Through the centre is a circular perforation measuring 6.1mm in diameter. The object is undecorated and has a powdery cream patina. Dimensions: Length 30.9mm; diameter 18.5mm; weight 54.4g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwards. Most examples likely date from the medieval period onwards. The mass fo…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A47AF8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 9.3mm in diameter. One face is completely worn, obscuring any decoration; the other face has a raised decoration of chevros protruding from the centre which are each filled with a pellet, and between each chevron is a further one or two pellets. The surface has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.6mm; thickness 8.5mm; weight 29.37g Decorated lead-alloy spindle whorls or weights can b…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-A49C15
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead weight dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1200-1700). The object is circular with flat sides. The upper face presents an incised circumferential line and a deep, straight groove across the centre with circular holes drilled at either end. The reverse is flat and unmarked. The object has a powdery white / light grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 21.7; thickness 6.8mm; weight 27.3g Weights found outside of secure archaeological contexts such as these are difficult to date because their use and style remains continuous from the Roman period onwar…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A4E147
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight with iron rod through the centre, that dates from the Roman period onwards (c.AD 43-1700). The weight is conical in shape with a pointed apex and a circular flat base. An iron rod channels through the centre of the object and significantly protrudes from the from base end and is visible at the tip of the apex. The weight has a rough and irregular suface witha pwdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 75mm; diameter (base) 35.5mm; weight 228.54g
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A231F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1578. North no.1997. Initial mark: Cross, London mint. Obverse: Crowned bust left, rose behind head. Legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Long cross fourcée over shield, date above shield. Legend: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A24EFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dating to 1558-1603. Initial mark: unclear. Mint: London. North 2016. The coin is pierced in the centre, punched through from the reverse side. Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: [E D G R]OSA S[INE S]PINA Reverse: Long cross fourcheé over shield. Legend: [CIVITAS LON]DON
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A2C0B8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy button likely dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1300-1500). The button has a circular head, the face of which presents a cross positioned within a border and has recessed quarters. A small triangle protrudes into each quarter from the border side. The border is decorated with raised pellets and a pellet is positioned in the centre of the cross. The reverse is undecorated and presents two stubs which are suggestive of the remains of a loop to fasten the button to clothing. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 33.1mm; thickness 3.7mm;…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1FB73E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy token dating to the post medieval period (1500-1700). The token is flat and circular with decoration on one face. The decorated face presents a four-legged animal with a snout and long ear, possibly a horse or a donkey. The other face is undecorated. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 15.8mm; thickness 2.1mm; weight 3.78g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date precisely. Those carry…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1D2206
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). BEAT[A] TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on an altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX with three stars above. Mint unclear.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-1D7A32
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete copper alloy shoe or knee buckle dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1660-1720). The buckle has sub-rectangular frame with rounded ends and drilled in the centre for a separate iron spindle. The spindle survives with a small portion of the pin and chape. The frame has a moulded decoration, the pin rests are in the form of open leaves with oblique lines within. Beside the pin rests is an incised scrolled design. Scrolled knops are positioned either side of the pin bar spindle holes. The object has a smooth dark brown / green patina. Dimensions: Length 38.4mm; wi…
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-96758D
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dark grey pewter hawking whistle. Cylindrical in shape with a tapering end and broken extension piece, possibly for an attachment loop. A raised ring is present on the underside separating the mouthpiece from the body, and another toward the top before the extension. There is damage to the end of the mouthpiece, and some distortion of shape from post-depositional processes. Dimensions: 34mm in length, 17mm in width, 15.1g. Similar objects in the database include LANCUM-9D8982, LVPL-E17050
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FDE684
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2200-1900 BC). This example fits best into the earliest known copper axe and early bronze axes discovered in Britain. These are dated to the Early Bronze Age of metalworking stage II, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 2 circa 2350- 2050 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub-triangular in plan with a broad, rounded crescent shaped blade. The cutting edge has a width of 77.9mm and a thickness of 5.93mm. It is asymmetrical. From the cutting edge the body of the axe gradually narrows in shape and…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C0264A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy sword pommel of Early Medieval date. The object is of late lobed form, probably of 10th or 11th century date. The base, which curves upwards at the ends, would have rested upon a concave pommel bar. The interior of the pommel has an oval opening at the base and converging sides towards the oval aperture at the apex of the pommel which accommodated the protruding sword tang. The perforation at the base has an internal length of 38.67mm and width of 8.74mm. At the top of the object the perforation measures 8.45mm in length and 7.45mm in width. The perforation at the top of…
Created on: Wednesday 1st April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6B7976
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure tracking no. 2020 T56 The fragment was thought at first inspection to be two silver coins of an unclear date that had been fused / melted together. The presence of identifying detail was uncertain and it was requested to be brought to the British Museum for further examination, where it was received in December 2021. Description: The object is not clearly identifiable but does not appear to be two coins. It is a fragment of a metal object that has broken on one edge and shows slight lamination in the break. The fragment is flat with a rounded top edge, with the side edges …
Created on: Tuesday 21st January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EA39CD
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy belt mount dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1300-1450). The object is comprised of a mount and a loop. The mount is formed of a sub-rectangular plate that is rectangular in the centre and rounded at the the top. It is folded at the centre to create a loop and is secured by two rivets. The surface of the plate is decorated with an incised border around the edges. Between the folds of the plate is the remains of organic material, probably leather. Separately secured within the loop is a D-shaped copper alloy pendant. It is circular in section and joins at the …
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 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: LVPL-807C1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver coin, possibly a threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Both faces are completely worn and is pierced close to the edge. No other details are discernable.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F926B2
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead / lead alloy spindle whorl probably dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1500). The object is biconical in shape with rounded edges and a large central perforation measuring 7.28mm in diameter. Both faces are decorated it the same motifs of pair of parallel lines radiating from the centre. Between the pairs of lines are pellets, one face consistently presents three pellets and the other alternates between groups of one, twos and threes. Overall, the object has a grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 27.42mm; thickness 6.24mm; weight 21.78g Decora…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-66572B
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead token probably dating to the late medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1400-1700). The token is circular in shape and is decorated on one face only. The decorated face is divided into 8 equal segments by lines that radiate from the centre. The reverse is undecorated and the object has a dark cream patina Dimensions: Diameter:25.46mm; thickness 2.65mm; weight 12.07g Lead tokens had a wide variety of potential uses such as tallies, gaming pieces, tickets, weights, etc. and are believed to have been locally produced; they are therefore difficult to date p…
Created on: Friday 11th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL865
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Haft-flanged axehead with splayed blade.
Created on: Thursday 7th October 1999
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE UPPER RAWCLIFFE WITH TARNACRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D81FE9
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2019 T986 Description: Two complete silver short-cross pennies of Henry III (1216 - 1272) that were discovered together. Both are slightly off struck and are covered in an iron deposit. Coin 1 (top of image): Class 7b2 (1229-32) minted by Sidmund of Bury St Edmunds (North no. 979). Obverse: 'hENRICVS [REX]'; Crowned frontally facing bust, holding a sceptre in right hand. Reverse: '[SI]HVNDONSANT'; Voided short-cross with quatrefoil in each quadrant. Coin 2 (bottom of image): Class 7b1 (1222-29) minted by Tomas of Canterbury (North no.979). Obv…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wyresdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5B2C76
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age palstave axe dating from the Wilburton or Penard phases, c.1300-1000 BC. It is mostly complete although the upper part is so worn that no flanges remain and it ends in a rounded point. The stop is still visible on both sides although one side is much more worn than the other. Below the stop on the least worn side, 3 raised vertical ribs can be seen. The blade is mostly complete although it is slightly uneven and it is possible the cutting edge has broken off. There was possibly a side loop on one side where something can be seen but it is not clear due to the amount of wear…
Created on: Monday 27th April 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk Area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL12
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Base metal alloy medallet. Obv. figure on sailing ship, legend illegible except word 'SECURITAS'. Rev. St. George on horseback slaying dragon, legend S. GEORGE-------PATRONUS. Loop attachment for ribbon or chain. 20th century in date
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 1998
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE AUGHTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL263
Object type: LID
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Pewter pot lid in design of crown atop a circular flat lid decorated with a bow and ribbon design and the word REX. Outer edge is milled. Damaged and folded almost in half. Possibly an ink-pot lid
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 1998
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE RIBCHESTER', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-39EFB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Obverse: crowned bust left with rose behind head; ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET H [IB REG] I. Reverse: square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the legend and date (1589) above shield; [P] OSVI / DEV AD/IVTORE/M MEV. Crescent initial mark. The edge of the coin is damaged and curled back onto the obverse for a section on one side. Diameter: 26mm. Weight: 2.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5B9AE9
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Bronze Age III - Middle Bronze Age I (1800-1500 BC) flanged axe head or axe shaped ingot, possibly water rolled, and unusual in its crudeness. Its uneven shape makes accurate measurement and labelling of areas difficult, but the thickest section is approximately 14mm at its widest pont, and the blade tip is an uneven 2-4 mm in fluctuation. The surface is pitted and appears to have delaminated; areas show different levels and kinds of corrosion, varying from predictable greens to a blueish tinge. The rear of the object is not bilaterally symmetrical but has a thumbprint-s…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dalton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3489EC
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy heraldic harness pendant of medieval date (c.1300-1500). It is shield shaped with an intact suspection loop at the top. The design is worn but the pendant can be described in heraldic terms as checky from the fess down, with four larger rectangles above, across the chief. The back is undecorated with some corrosion. There are some remains of enamel within the checky, though this could either have been red originally, or could have altered due to corrosion. Dimensions: weight 7.45g, length 39mm (inc loop), width (at broadest point) 23mm, thickness 1mm A si…
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 12th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coppull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL2230
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
This record has been updated and reinterpreted 4/5/21 by Peter Reavill with the support of Dr Brendan O'Connor. The original record was made 18 years ago on the original PAS database. A cast copper alloy short-flanged axehead of Middle Bronze Age date (1600-1250 BC). Unfortunately there is only one view of the axe making the form difficult to be identify specifically to a type or sub-type. The blade is worn and crescentic in shape and the upper blade has a shield pattern directly below the relatively prominent stopridge. This stop ridge is not fused to the side flanges which …
Created on: Monday 2nd September 2002
Last updated: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-3A5B41
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Hungarian lead alloy flour bag seal that dates to c.AD 1891-1950. The seal is formed of a circular disc with two hole penetrating the side to allow for string to threaded in order to tie a bag. The front face shows the figure 0 in a triangle of wheat ears with MT around. The 0 refers to the grade of flour. Around the sides of the triangle there appear to be letters; 'M' and 'T'. The reverse has a raised inscription which reads PESTI / HENGER / MALOM. Pesti Hengermalom translates to translates as 'Pest Roller Mill' and was created in 1839/1841, making it the earliest…
Created on: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mawdesley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD86EA
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case no. 2020 T131 Description: Cast 'body' or 'buoy' from a late 16th to 17th century 'bosun's' whistle (c.AD 1600-1700). The buoy is in the shape of sphere that is hollow, at the base of which is a circular perforation measuring 5mm in diameter. Surrounding the object is a high zoomorphic ridge with the thickness of 2mm running around the centre, sealing the two hemispheres together. The ridge is in the form of a serpent with the head terminating the ridge at one side and the tail the other. The serpent has two eyes frontally positioned below which protrudes a s…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-884CF7
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rowel spur, of Post Medieval dating (c. 1600 - c.1700 AD). The spur is incomplete, consisting of the rowel box, but missing the sides and the rowel. The neck of the spur is ovoid (egg shaped) in shape, with a length of 11.13mm and a maximum diameter of 7.56mm. An old break is present at the top of the neck, and is oval in cross section. The rowel box is incomplete, with only one arm being present. The surviving arm is sub rectangular in shape, with a D shaped cross section, and flat on the inner face. The bar is missing. The spur is a mid gree…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LVPL-FBCB31
Object type: NAIL CLEANER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Roman nail cleaner with lugs sub-group B. Broad head with loop at same plane as the blade. The loop is mostly missing but there is a projecting lip to either side at its base. One side of the top of the head is incised with an X. The tapering blade ends in a scoop that is split. At the back a central groove extends for the length of the narrow portion of the blade.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Saturday 18th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL147
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Part of Roman dragonesque brooch. Head and tail missing. Body decorated with alternate blue and white enamel inlaid panels.
Created on: Thursday 16th July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SILVERDALE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL761
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Bow of crossbow type brooch, leg and foot missing. Prominent knobs on end of arms and on head. Keller type 2 or 3.
Created on: Wednesday 25th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE PRIEST HUTTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FB6493
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman Trumpet type brooch in poor condition. Pierced lug at the back of the worn head. Spring gear and pin missing. Triple moulded waist bead extends around the back of the bow. Straight denuded leg with remnant of catchplate.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-FB8175
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Small Roman Trumpet type brooch. Pierced lug at the back of the oval head which is bent sharply backwards. Projection at the top of the head. Spring gear and pin missing. Triple moulded waist bead extends around the back of the bow but is flattened at the back. The detail of the moulding is lost due to wear. Straight slightly tapering leg. Triangular catchplate complete. Flattened bead moulding at foot.
Created on: Wednesday 27th October 2004
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-D853D7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Headstud type bow brooch dating from c.70 through to the late 2nd century. The brooch is mostly complete although the catchplate and pin are missing and the headloop has broken off. It is a hinged type and the top of the pin is still present. The wings are broken at the ends but would have had square ends. They have moulded steps from the centre to the end. There is a circular boss at the top of the bow. Below this the decoration starts and goes all the way to the foot. This consists of lozenge shaped hollows in which enamel would have been. All the enamel is now mis…
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-706958
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper ally Roman knee brooch. The head and part of the bow remain. It is a fan shaped plate headed type. The remains of the bow is slightly arched and hollow. Behind the head are two perforated integral lugs between which the spring would have sat. It has a smooth light green patina.
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F80416
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill (Dolphin sprung) type, of Roman dating (AD 50- AD 70). In plan, the brooch is almost T-shaped, and D-shaped in cross section. The wings are semi-circular in cross-section. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers to the broken edge, forming the bow of the object. The claw, or crest, on the head of the brooch, to hold the spring, is broken. The lower part of the brooch is missing. The object is 26.54mm long and 25.19mm wide. The bow is 7.15mm thick. The object weighs 11.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B25225
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy object of uncertain date and function. The object is sub-oval in plan and is D-shaped in cross-section. The outer face is decorated with a central vertical rib, from which extend diagonal ridges forming a herringbone pattern. Above the herringbone are eye-like raised pellets on each side of the central rib. The top of the object above the pellets is rounded and undecorated. The rear of the object is undecorated and flat. It has a mid-brown to grey patina. Dimensions: 14mm in length, 9mm in width, 4mm thick, 1.4g
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skelmersdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-646419
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but worn cast lead or lead alloy figurine dating from the medieval to post medieval period (c.AD 1300-1800). The object is cast from a three dimensional mould and probably depicts the Virgin Mary or another saint holding the child Christ on their right side. The figure of Mary or saint is wearing a cloak over loose fitting robes, depicted in a naturalistic style. The figurine stands on a subrectangular base. The object is extremely worn with the reverse largely removed and the wear obscuring the facial details of the two figures depicted. It is possible the obj…
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD0BC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval silver halfgroat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), hand initial mark dating 1589/9-1591/2. North 2016 Obverse: Crowned bust left, two pellets behind. Legend: E D G ROSA SINE SPINA Reverse: Long cross fourchee over shield. Legend: CIVITAS LONDON
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL268
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular personal seal with legends of Lombardic lettering on both sides. Both inscriptions around central design Side 1 has a central petal design and the inscription S. ROGER + FIL' ROBERTI (Seal of Roger son of Robert). Side 2 has a central symmetrical abstract design. Suspension loop broken. Inscription reads S.WILL FIL'. BALDEWI' (Seal of William son of Baldwin). These inscriptions represent an unusual combination for a double-sided seal matrix. It is more common to find a seal and counter-seal of a single person, or the seal of a husband and wife.
Created on: Thursday 27th August 1998
Last updated: Sunday 26th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LANCASHIRE SINGLETON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD1362
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment of a copper alloy stirrup dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The front of the object is decorated with three raised vertical ridges. The rear face is undecorated. Extending out from the one side of the cover-plate the stirrup arm (broken into two parts) curves inwards. The stirrup arm is D-shaped in cross section and widens and flattens where it terminates in an ancient break. The object has a smooth dark brown patina on each face of the extending plate. The arm of the stirrup is dark green in colour. The opposite end of the arm terminates with a rou…
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goosnargh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2E6DC7
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy and iron mount dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1700-1850). A large concavo-convex cast rectangular plate or plaque with clipped corners. The face is flat and undecorated. The reverse is slightly concave with the remains of four iron lugs positioned at the centre of each side. The object is covered in a green patina and is mostly complete. A small hole is present on the face of the mount. The design of the object dates it to probably the 18th-19th century. A similar find on the PAS database (NLM-953164) suggests it may have been fastened to a heavy l…
Created on: Friday 25th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rishton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-63D9C3
Object type: LAMP HANGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy lamp suspender. Three arms branch from a central stem that is pierced at each end. The ends of the arms are missing but would have been drilled to hold chains that supported the lamp. Examples are noted in Egan's 'The Medieval Household' (1998), nos. 356, 357. Also, cf LVPL-7038E1
Created on: Monday 1st November 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-7115E5
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy handle from a late Post Medieval candle holder, chamber stick, or saucer candle stick, probably dating from the 18th or 19th century. The object comprises a loop with a flat sub-rectangular plate integral at the top and a short pointed projection at the bottom. The loop is sub-rectangular in cross-section. With the forefinger through the loop, and the thumb resting on the plate, the projection comfortably rests against the second finger. A second projection from near the bottom of the loop is a strip which is broken at the end. This would have connected the handle …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-50FD14
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy candle stick dating from the late Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (c. AD 1475 - c. AD 1600). The stick is incomplete and the base and part of the rim are missing. The stick and socket are circular in section. The base of the socket extends down into the shaft which is decorated with a raised collar. A second raised collar decorates the shaft just above where it terminates with a break. The object has a mid-green patina and is corroded in places. A candlestick of similar design is illustrated by Brownsword and dated late fifteenth/sixteenth cent…
Created on: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charnock Richard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-947772
Object type: PIPE (SMOKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete clay pipe of modern date, 1820-1850. The object consists of the bowl of a clay pipe and a small fragment of the stem. The mouth of the bowl is incomplete due to recent damage and is decorated with a circumferential ridge where visible. There is a small round spur at the base of the bowl measuring 4mm in length which is incomplete. The bowl has an internal diameter of 16.5mm. The back of the bowl facing the smoker is decorated with a shield within which are the letters JM. Scalloped decoration comprising of five moulded ridges with rounded terminals run the length of t…
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 1st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D90C40
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but slightly worn lead alloy token of the late medieval or early post-medieval period. The token appears unifaced, bearing a design resembling a windmill with four sails radiating outwards from a central pillar, apparently representing the mill building, which tapers towards the top, on one face only. The other side is either blank or extremely corroded. The object has a light-brown greyish patina.
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Burscough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9F4D2E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small later Roman (AD 200-410) cast copper-alloy key. The bow is circular with the rectangular-section stem projecting from one edge. A rectangular bit then turns a right angle at the end of the stem. The bit contains one rectangular cleft which can be seen from the end of the key. Two grooves decorate the stem of the key, and there are two grooves on the outer face of the bit. The object has a dark green patina. 22mm diameter of hoop, 30mm in length, 14mm in width (of bit), 10mm thick (of bit), weight 9.6g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-73F494
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete posnet with only slight damage to the rim. The straight handle rises slightly above the horizontal, is tapering slightly and ends with a downward curve. It is supported at the body of the vessel by a brace. The three legs are straight and taper slightly towards the feet which are simply the ends of the legs angled to form a flat surface. The legs are flat-sectioned with a strengthening mid-rib. The body has a globular form with a sharp out-turned rim. There is no decoration or makers mark apart from a faint band around the circumference. It dates to the 14th to 16th centuries…
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35B2D3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a mid brown colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 10.13mm and weighs 5.9 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35B8A7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.30mm and weighs 15.7 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35BD71
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.32mm and weighs 16.4 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35C265
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.79mm and weighs 21.2 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35C938
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot demonstrates flattening in a couple of areas, possibly the results of a collosion with a hard surface following firing. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.00mm and weighs 16.1grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-62F771
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lead alloy musket ball dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical and weighs 26.9g. The remains of a casting seem is visible around the object. The musket ball is dark cream in colour. Dimensions: 15mm in diameter, 26.9g
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6314F7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical and weighs 7.5g. The remains of a casting seem is visible around the object and it has been flattened on one face where the projectile has hit an obsticle. The musket ball is mid-brown in colour Dimensions: 12mm in diameter, 7.5g
Created on: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-137319
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball dating from the Post-Medieval period, AD 1600-1850. The object is spherical and weighs 29.7g. The spru and casting seems have been filed down. One side sis slightly flattened where the object may have hit a projectile. The musket ball is light brown in colour. The mass of this ball suggests that it would have been used in a musket. (Harding (2012) Lead Shot of the English Civil War: a Radical Study.) Dimensions: 13mm in diameter, 29.7g
Created on: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8D87D2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy musket ball of post-medieval date, AD 1600-1850. The spherical object is flattened slightly on one side, possibly where it has hit an obsticle. The casting seem and spru have been filed down during antiquity. The musket ball weighs 9.6g and has a light brown patina.
Created on: Friday 15th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8E09AA
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two cast lead alloy musket balls of post-medieval date, AD 1600-1850. The spherical object is flattened slightly on one side, possibly where it has hit an obsticle. The casting seems and sprus have been filed down during antiquity. The larger musket ball weighs 12.1g. The smaller musket ball weighs 6.4g. They have a light brown patina.
Created on: Friday 15th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lathom', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-93E3A5
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy musket ball flattened slightly on one side, possibly where it has hit an obstacle. It has a light brownish grey patina. Dimensions: 18mm in diameter, 15.0g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Croston', grid reference and parish protected.