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-714105
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy probable token of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa AD 1200 - 1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and flat. The object is uniface, decorated on one face with a moulded long cross. The object has a dark grey patina possibly indicating a more recent date.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-719FB3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete cast copper alloy socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The object can be classified as the Ewart Park phase of metalwork. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge expanding outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and worn which occurred both in recent and ancient times. The cutting edge measures 53.47mm in width and is 3.29mm thick. The socket has a sub square mouth (internal width 25.47mm, internal length 33.06mm, external width 37.09mm, external length 44.26mm and the wall of the mouth is 5-6mm …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.