Record ID: LVPL-700F21
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy book clasp dating to the Medieval period. It consists of a thin strip of copper alloy which is sub-rectangular in plan, and rectangular in section. It has been shaped in a symmetrical way with both the top and bottom of the object projecting outwards to the same width on either side. These projections have rounded ends. In the centre of the object the copper again projects outwards, twice on either side, to the same width. The central projections are both narrower and shorter than those at the ends. The object is decorated with ring and dot pattern. In the centre o…
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2009
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Singleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2FED09
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy shoe or clog clasp of post-medieval date. The clasp is sub-rectangular in plan with one straight end and one rounded end from which an integral curved hook with lunate shaped tab projects. A plain short rectangular hook is present extending from the central point of the opposite end. The upper surface of the clasp is decorated with a stag on a landscape within a floral design above and below. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal has a brownish patina and is worn. Suggested date ; Post Medieval to Modern.The length is 26mm, the width is 17mm and the we…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-6DA39E
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy clasp, possibly from a clog. The outer face of the clasp is decorated with an eight pointed star, similar in appearance to some military stars. Dates from c1750 to c1970 AD. The length is 31mm, the width 17mm, and the weight is 2.38g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Dunsop Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-686660
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy clog clasp. Sub rectangular in plan and a shallow curve in section with the outer face being convex. It is plain and undecorated, making precise dating problematic. Dates from c1750 to c1970 AD, probably from the 1840s to the 1920s. The length is 28mm, the width 17mm, and the weight is 1.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-88F534
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a Post Medieval copper alloy hinged clasp or book fitting. It is triangular in plan. At the apex of the triangle there is a projecting peg. It is hinged across the base and part of the other hinge plate remains. The projecting peg was likely to have either been a attachment point for mounting the object, or was for engaging with a clasp element. Probably dates to between c1500 and c1850 AD. Length 42mm, width 40mm, thickness 7mm, and weight 9.81g.
Created on: Monday 1st February 2021
Last updated: Sunday 7th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-758347
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pressed white metal coated copper alloy clog clasp, of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (AD 1790 to c. AD 1920). The clog clasp is sub rectangular in plan, with straight sides. The remnants of hooks are located at the top and bottom of the clasp. The decoration on the front is of a foliate design, with curling leaves and tendrils. The reverse is plain and undecorated. No hall marks are visible. The clasp has been bent almost in half, with the front on the outside. It measures 13.7 mm in length, 10.8 mm wide and 0.9 mm thick. It weighs 0.6 g. The c…
Created on: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th September 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-731C2A
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval to Modern copper alloy clog clasp element. It is more or less oval in plan and curved in section. The outer edge has four flattened lobes on each side The outer face is decorated with an oval central cartouche surrounded by a foliate border. The inner face is undecorated but has two inwardly curved hook like tabs at either end that would have attached to the other elements of the clasp. It dates to between c1750 and c1950 AD. The length is 21mm, width 13mm, thickness 2.5mm, and the weight is 0.66g.
Created on: Monday 28th October 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DAAE18
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy mount (c. AD1600-c. 1700), possibly a clog clasp. It is very thin and of rectangular/elongated oval shape with six small rivet holes and three semi-circular cut outs on the middle. One (towards the top) is damaged and incomplete. This may have been a mount for leather (possibly a clog clasp) or a decorative strengthener for a buckle strap.
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B179B2
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy clasp probably for a book or shoe probably dating to the Late-medieval or early post medieval period, i.e. c. AD1400-1600. The clasp is complete but the surfaces are worn. The mount is composed of two elements: a cast copper alloy folded over strip of metal and shield shaped plate decorated with a stylised fleur-de-lys and ornamental flowers. The length is 28mm, the width is 17mm and the weight 1.67g.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA6B43
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clasp 16th - 18th century AD. The clasp has a rectangular body of sheet metal with a small hooked tab at one end. There is a rivet hole in the centre near the tab end. The body is undecorated and could be a clog fastener although book-clasps bearing similar decorative motifs (punched ring and dot, the incised 'pheons') can be found illustrated in Crummy (1998, 68; e.g. ref. 2993). These examples are given a 17th-century date. Similar on the database to LIN-2DD746 and SUR-2093D4 The length is 26mm and the width 17mm.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENDLE HALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EA86B5
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clasp 16th - 18th century AD. The clasp has a rectangular body of sheet metal with a small hooked tab at one end. There is a rivet hole in the centre near the tab end. The body is undecorated and could be a clog fastener although book-clasps bearing similar decorative motifs (punched ring and dot, the incised 'pheons') can be found illustrated in Crummy (1998, 68; e.g. ref. 2993). These examples are given a 17th-century date. Similar on the database to LIN-2DD746 and SUR-2093D4 The length is 35mm and the width 17mm.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENDLE HALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EB8525
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy clasp 16th - 18th century AD. The clasp has a rectangular body of sheet metal with a small hooked tab at one end. There is a rivet hole in the centre near the tab end. The body is undecorated and could be a clog fastener although book-clasps bearing similar decorative motifs (punched ring and dot, the incised 'pheons') can be found illustrated in Crummy (1998, 68; e.g. ref. 2993). These examples are given a 17th-century date. Similar on the database to LIN-2DD746 and SUR-2093D4 The length is 30mm and the width 16mm.
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'PENDLE HALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1096E5
Object type: CLASP
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval copper-alloy king's head clasp, dating from 1250 to 1400 AD. The frame is rectangular and has slightly convex sides; the base is broken and the bar missing. The top is decorated with a triangular human face in relief, with incised triangular eyes and round pellet nose. The crown is formed from four drilled circles with engraved lines and knops; it has a transverse rib forming the base of the crown. The face is smaller than the crown, and there are vertical grooves filling the space to either side. King's head buckles and clasps are well known, and many examples are recor…
Created on: Tuesday 4th February 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 18th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CLITHEROE', grid reference and parish protected.