Record ID: LANCUM-6E9692
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (UNKNOWN)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late or Early Post-Medieval cast silver dress-hook. It is composed of a lozenge-shaped plate cast in low relief, the outer edge showing 16 smaller circlets. There are 2-4 small knops surrounding each of the circlets (see image). The central flower which would have been attached with a rivet through the perforation in the centre is missing. The rivet, however, is still in place. It is kept in place by its split end on the reverse. On the obverse is displays a simple knop. Transverse bar and hook on reverse are still intact.
Created on: Friday 25th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hornby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FF48A2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy sword pommel of the hollow cast 'lobed' type. It is an elongated oval in plan (i.e. viewed from below) with two opposing faces that are subtriangular. It is semicircular in cross-section. The slot for the handle is oval. It consists of five curved lobes, all of them hollow, increasing in height towards the centre. The central lobe is very much larger than the four side lobes, and has a oval perforation, ca.5/7mm in Length, to allow it to fit over the tang of the sword. There is some damage around the perforation and some loss of surface. The perforation then flares o…
Created on: Friday 1st June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 15th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fylde', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-411DE2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Roman cast copper-alloy zoomorphic Dragonesque brooch, incomplete as the tail is missing and also the pin. A crudely made example with angular edges, unlike most others this has a reversed 'S' shape. The reverse is flat with many parallel scratch marks which probably derive from the movement of the pin. The obverse is decorated with a 'Celtic-style' moulded decoration and there are circles in relief on each 'dragon's head', mimicking an eye and a smaller nostril. Although this is probably a type of Dragonesque brooch that did not carry any enamel in the grooves and spaces, it is…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 4th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-827D43
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cut farthing of short-cross penny, probably Class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (moneyer: Ricard), dating to ca. AD1180-1208/9, stretching the reigns of King Henry II, Richard I and John I.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-828268
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Denarius of Hadrian, FIDES PVBLICA, Mint of Rome, dating to ca. AD134-138. RIC II (Hadrian), 241A.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catterall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0033B8
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age socketed axe of 'Yorkshire' Type. The axe has one large mouth moulding, the socketed being of rectangular shape, aligned with the short blade. Both faces are decorated with three narrow, short ribs, all of which 'hang' from a similarly narrow lower mouth moulding/horizontal rib. The loop is small and not splayed and the sides of the axe almost parallel, terminating in an almost straight blades which shows resharpening marks and signs of wear, prehistoric as well as more recent. Today the blade is blunt and slightly flaky around the edges. The casting seams are not promi…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 4th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-004F15
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman Republican silver denarius of 91 BC. Moneyer D. Silanus. RRC 337/3.
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 14th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-15A871
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A small Roman silver finger-ring with flat bezel. The incomplete plain hoop, recently broken at the back, its narrowest point, has one small joining fragment. A stylised palm branch is incised into the ovoid bezel.
Created on: Friday 7th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-473852
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman radiate of Tetricus I dating from AD271-274, HILARITAS AVGG. Ref. Cunetio p. 153, c.f. 2648
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ribble Valley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-30D600
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman silver denarius of Clodius Albinus as Augustus (AD 195-7), dating to c. AD 195/6-7 (Reece Period 10). Obverse: IMP CAES D CLO ALBIN AVG; Laureate head right. Reverse: MIN PA[C COS] II; Minerva standing left holding branch and shield on ground, with spear leaning on left arm. Mint of Lyon (Lugdunum). RIC IV, pt. 1, p. 48, no. 30.
Created on: Sunday 2nd December 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F1F5E7
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast lead-alloy pilgrim's souvenir or ampulla dating from the later medieval period, i.e. c. 15th-16th century. The ampulla is complete with a circular main body and a funnel/triangular-shaped neck and top. The ampulla carries moulded decoration: an elaborate fleur-de-lis on one side and a crowned (?)flower with stylised lateral foliage on the other side. These motifs are partially obscured by a near-central, neat circular hole, apparently pierced from each side in turn.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Garstang', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-362FE5
Object type: CUFF LINK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Complete cast silver cuff link composed of two small decorated discs with a loop on the reverse. They are linked by an oval cast silver chain link. The discs/buttons are circular in plan with a down-turned edge. The two discs are both decorated with two hearts (set side by side, but not conjoined) that are crowned with one single crown which in turn is composed of two arches bridging two small fleur-de-lys ornaments. Discussion: Several cuff links of a very similar type were discussed in the Treasure Annual Report 2004 (e.g. 2004 T220, 2004 T371; 2004 T473); however, no…
Created on: Friday 20th March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3BEC10
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An extremely rare and important Chalcolithic tanged copper dagger dated by XREF analysis to the early Bronze Age 2400 -2,100BC. Most examples occur in early Beaker 'classic' grave assemblages associated with low-carinated Beakers, wrist guards, etc. The dagger is composed of a blade and hilt plate and there is no obvious break at the end of the hilt plate. The hilt plate would have been of organic material, probably wood, horn or antler. The blade is roughly triangular-shaped and tapers towards the tip. The edges are bevelled, but there are no signs of wear and no resharpening marks. …
Created on: Friday 20th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'MORECAMBE BAY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-766141
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Roman silver Denarius of the Republican period, struck by the moneyer Cn. Gellius at Rome, 138 BC. RRC 232/1 Diameter 17. Weight 3.5g.
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WYRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-76AD98
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early Roman silver Denarius of Mark Anthony, Legio VIII, travelling mint, 32-31 BC. Diameter 16. Weight 3.26g. RRC 544/21
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WYRE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B1C776
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete circular flat-cylindrical cast lead-alloy object, possibly a spindle whorl dating from the later medieval period, i.e. 1400-1600. The lead weight is flat-cylindrical in cross-section with a flat base and flattish top. It seems to have been decorated with indentations on one side only. The lead weight is basic and has suffered corrosion. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated spindle whorls are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists.…
Created on: Friday 1st May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GARSTANG', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-77CF78
Object type: STEELYARD WEIGHT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead-alloy steelyard weight of Roman date. The weight is sub-rectangular in form, tapering towards the top where a broken copper alloy suspension loop is still attached. Rectangular depressions can be seen on two sides and the weight is clearly marked II on one side. The weight has a dull cream/light brown coloured surface. Length: 32mm, width: 20mm.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BURNLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2E5C81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal most likely from the 16th-17th century and there is a record of arms related to the arms on it from the early 16th century. The matrix is not from Lancashire and it is curious how it turned up there. It is possible that it's deposition relates to the English Civil War 1642-1651 when men of Shropshire are known to have fought in Lancashire. The Kings army was originally based in Shrewsbury and then moved into Cheshire and then Lancashire. The Royalists recieved a defeat at Whalley which is not too far from the findspot. The arms are, "Argent, a chevron gules between thr…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 21st October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST BRADFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-D00858
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
The ten coins range in date from AD69-79; all coins were minted under the emperor Vespasian, showing his head on the obverse. The collection was worth 20 asses, which is not an unreasonable amount to carry in a wrist-purse. Since we have no evidence of burial or of a container, it is hard to know whether these coins should be classified as a hoard or as a multiple casual loss. Catalogue (Dr David Shotter): 1) Sestertius: Head of Vespasian right/ [IVDAEA CAPTA S C] As RIC 2(2) (Vespasian), 159 2) Sestertius: Head of Vespasian right/ [ROMA S C] (??) 3) As: Head of Vespasian right ...]…
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4FAE32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A denarius of Faustina II, struck under Marcus Aurelius and dating tp the period AD 161 to 175. FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI reverse. RIC III, p. 269, no. 683.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockerham', grid reference and parish protected.