Record ID: LVPL-8D61C3
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gold mourning ring dating to 1679. The inside band is inscribed 'Mrs Sarah Doding died 26th Nov 79'. The outside of the band is decorated with engraved designs of a poppy, a rose and a thistle with a black background (in enamel). The bezel consists of a skull and crossbones picked out in white enamel. It is in very good condition and all the detail is very clear. The design is significant of the times and represent certain things. The rose is for England, the thistle for Scotland (and the Stuarts) and the poppy for Holland.
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-C07AE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Long cross penny of Edward I possibly a class 9b, North no. 1037/1. Only half of the coin remains, it appears to have been broken accidentally rather than purposefully though as the edge is uneven.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-C09944
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Roman nummus, barbarous radiate 275-285. The coin is not circular now as the edges have broken off. The coin is worn and all of the legend is missing due to the broken edges.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-805015
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of lead alloy, possibly from a vessel, dating to the Post Medieval period. An irregular shaped fragment which has decoration in relief on the exterior surface. It has a slight curve to it, hence the probability of it being part of a vessel. All the edges are broken The decoration consists of a lion lying down with his head facing forwards. Only his front legs remain, it has broken before the back legs.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-76D4C3
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin weight of William III, 2 guineas, 1694-1702.
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-FDAE52
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy fragment of a Post-Medieval crotal bell. It has a raised median ridge and a square attachment loop. On the top half there are 2 sound holes, with another 2 in the bottom half. The top half has been broken slightly so there is an uneven large hole. The bell is plain and has no patterns or marks on. There is still some mud inside the bell.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-5D3657
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead decorative object, possibly a mount in the form of a skeleton. It has cast decoration on both sides and appears complete. One side is more worn than the other and so the decoration is not as clear. The object has a central motif of a skeleton with arms raised up to horizontal. The head is above the edge of the object and so sticks out. There are 4 circular holes, one below each arm and also 2 where the feet should be. The use of skeletons as a motif is most common around the 17/18th centuries. For example they are often used on 17th and 18th century mourning rings.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5D4E02
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron shot, either a large musket ball or a very small cannon ball, dating from the 17-19th centuries. The surface is uneven due to corrosion.
Created on: Monday 27th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Preston Area', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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Record ID: LVPL-D86A18
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy late Medieval scabbard chape. It has been cast and has been slightly squashed. It is semi-circular in plan with a inverted scalloped top edge. The top edge is broken on one side. The two ends are pointed with a rise in the middle between the two grooves.
Created on: Friday 14th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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