Record ID: LANCUM-AA6015
Object type: CUTLERY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy pastry jigger. The item appears to be complete and consists of a one piece circular section stem which has a triple collared knop in the middle of the stem. At one end the stem flattens gradually to a curved T shaped cutting edge which is serrated. At the other end a serrated cutting wheel is fixed by an axle pin which passes through the bifurcated stem. This lower part of the stem is decorated with two sets of parallel lines. Length 101mm, width 31mm, diameter of cutting disc 25mm, weight 30.22g
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pendleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A7C05B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy miniature cannon, probably dating between 1700 to 1800 AD as it is similar to guns of the eighteenth century and later. The trunnions suggest the gun was intended to be mounted in a gun carriage, so possibly a copy of a naval gun or field piece. Many of these cannons were fired and are often found with exploded barrels from mis-fires. Forsyth and Egan (2005:79-84) discuss toy cannons and think the ones that actually fired were widespread by the end of the sixteenth century. Most surviving examples show features that were developed in seventeenth - eighteenth…
Created on: Monday 7th July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FC2702
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy rowel spur (c. 1600-c. 1800). The fragment consists of the two arms (both broken) and the rowel box. The rowel is lost. Each side is 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on the inner face. It has a sub-rectangular neck which tapers to sub-triangular in section. It splits to form the rowel box. The two elements of the rowel box are 'D'-shaped in cross-section, flat on their inner faces. The terminals of the rowel box are lobed. It has a slightly greenish patina and is somewhat rough through corrosion. Length 79mm, Width 72mm, thickness 9mm…
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pendleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FA7D95
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast copper-alloy zoomorphic terminal collar from a right-angled drop handle (1300-1500). This collar, one of a pair, would have fitted over the terminal end of a handle and would have been secured by the handle being burred over. The collar, hollow and oval in cross-section, is flat at both ends. It is in the form of a beast's head, probably that of a dog. The forward facing head has a circular hole for a mouth and incised lines delineating the eyes, nose and eyebrows. Each moulded ear is similar and are pointed oval. The outer face has a dark green patina. A s…
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREAT MITTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F98DE6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval silver shilling of Elizabeth I dating from AD1560-61. Mintmark: martlet. North 1986. The obverse shows the queens bust and bears the legend: ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA AT HIB REGINA The reverse has the royal shield and the legend: POSVI DEV ADICTOREM MEV. The coin is is good condition, and shows no evidence of clipping however there are two scratches across the obverse. Diameter 31mm, Weight 6.20g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F96CA6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval short cross penny of John (1199-1216) minted at London (class 6b2) by Abel , 1210-1216. The initial mark is a cross pattee on the reverse. The obverse shows the kings head and the legend HENRICUS REX while the reverse has the legend ABEL ON LVNDE. It is in generally good condition, though with some wear. It appeard to have been mis-struck and shows some evidence of clipping.
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F7B280
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copy probably of Claudius II (AD 268-70); Too worn to be certain of identification. Weight 0.89g
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F791A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy barbarous radiate copy of Claudius II (AD 268-70); the reverse is possibly Mars walking right with spear and trophy (RIC 5 (Claudius II), 65ff) Weight 1.28g
Created on: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-692561
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy shield-shaped sword scabbard chape of early-medieval date. The chape appears to have been cast and has identical openwork on both sides which appear similar in style to the Scandinavian 'Birka Falcon', or Paulsen's 'Swedish-Varangian' style. Placing it between C9th - C11th. Such style chapes have mostly been found in Eastern Europe. The chape has a rounded 'V' shape profile and four cavities copied on both sides that have been cut out. The top two are in an upside and back-to-front 'L' shape; the bottom two of a comma type shape. The chape has a greenish brown patina an…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GREAT MITTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-679624
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy two piece buckle. Probably a shoe buckle as indicated by the size and curvature. It is rectangular in shape with stretched corners and is curved in profile. There is some moulded decoration in the form of a bordered raised panel along each long edge which is terminated before each corner by incised straight lines. There is also an incised straight line extending into the angle of each corner. It has a loop chape with a single internal spike. The external pin is missing. The single spike indicates that it is probably an early Georgian form. from c 1690 - 1720…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-65BFE1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy finger ring consisting of a flat shaped hoop, now very misshapen. It has a repeating moulded or inscribed design consisting of a flower or star. Each pattern is separated by two parallel vertical grooves and 3 pellets aligned vertically. The floral design is made from a central pellet with eight (8) lines radiating outwards, imitating petals. The internal surface is plain and undecorated. The finger ring is a mid dark brown to green colour, with an uneven surface patina and some staining, possibly the result of gilding. It was possibly a 'Fairing' or cheap t…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-63F7A5
Object type: SPATULA
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shanked blade of copper alloy probably from a Roman copper alloy stylus or wax spatula. The fragment comprises a rectangular blade which tapers half way along its length to a shank. The blade is smooth and flat with a greenish brown patina although it has some corroded pitting. The shank is circular in cross-section and is the same thickness as the blade except at its end where it gradually tapers to a blunt point. Shares similarities with NMS-B92844 and WILT-06E251. Length 84mm, Width 23mm, Thickness 1mm, Weight 83.82g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnoldswick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2BC2B6
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy (probably spelter) medal struck to commemorate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. It was originally circular, though now heavily damaged around the circumference. The obverse has a bust of Queen Victoria and would have originally bourne the legend VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS 1837 JUBILEE 1887. The reverse has the legend IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE OF H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA around the Preston Corporation shield. Diameter 37mm Weight 12.62
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churchtown', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-275991
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Elizabeth I shilling (judging by the size of the coin remaining after clipping) and the fact that no rose is present behind the bust. Inner circle on the ob is beaded. The shilling is of the sixth issue and the bust is type 6b as the very faint outline of the ear can sill be seen on the bust. Ob legend would have read as ELIZAB D G ANG FR ET HIB REGI. Rev legend would have read as POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV. North 2014 Date is 1582-1600.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arncliffe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-97B637
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver penny of Charles I. Heavily clipped. The coin is a penny of group D, no inner circles and the initial mark is two pellets. Crown is double arched. Ob legend reads as CARLOVS D G M B F ET H REX. rev legend is IVSTITIA THRONVM FIRMAT. Date is 1638-40. North 2270 Diameter 14mm, Weight 0.43g
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Askham Bryan', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9724B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Edward III pre-treaty series E groat with the initial mark of cross 2 on both obverse and reverse. All the cusps are fleured except the top two above the crown. C in Civitas is broken at the bottom and the letter V has a nick in the right arm. This coin has a Roman E in EDWARD. Date is 1354-55. The ob legend reads as EDWARD D G REX ANGL Z FRANC D HYB. The outer rev legend would have read POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM. Inner legend reads as CIVITAS LONDON. North 1163 Diameter 24mm.
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-96DEF2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Henry VIII groat of the second coinage and dates to either 1529-32 or 1538-41. The initial mark is a lis and this coin is a true coin and not a mule as there is also a lis on the rev. The bust is type Laker D. The lettering is in the lombardic style with the ob legend reading HENRIC VIII D G R ANG Z FRANCE. The rev reads as POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV. Mint is London. North 1797. Thee is a nick to one edge of the coin. Diameter 25mm.
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-964157
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Medieval pilgrims lead ampulla. All that remains is approximately half of the lower part of what would have been a flask shaped ampulla. It has a scallop pattern on one side while the other side is undecorated. The cast lead has been partially flattened into the hollow interior. Probably 11th or 12 century. Width 31mm, height 24mm, Thickness 9mm, Weight 13.50g
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93A2A4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Elizabeth I shilling of the sixth issue with the bust 6b. Initial mark is a hand and the date is 1589-92. Obverse legend reads as ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI. Reverse legend reads as POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV. North 2014 Diameter 28mm, weight 5.84g
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Monday 31st March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brindle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4909B8
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casting sprue/jet of probable Roman date. A truncated cone shaped body with a single projection. It has a slightly concave base. The casting jet has a mid green. These sprues are commonly found in late Bronze Age hoards, but can be of other dates as well and it is possible that it is Roman used in the making of a small object like a brooch. Similar to LANCUM-E8F754, LEIC-370216, SF-7BABF5 and WILT-FA4F72 14mm in height, 18mm in diameter, and weighs 8.06 grams.
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Monday 3rd March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.