Record ID: LANCUM-906590
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy shoe or knee buckle dating to the Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1660-1720). The buckle consists of a slightly convex sub-trapezoidal symmetrical frame with flat expanded outer edges. The top and bottom edges of the frame taper inwards and consist of a moulded spherical spindle housing. Each end has a indent for the pin to rest on. The underside of the buckle frame is plain and flat except for the spherical spindle housing which extends slightly beyond the frame. The spindle remains and also has a cast stud chape mostly intact minus its' stud end. The buck…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-905FE3
Object type: FLINTLOCK MUSKET
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron hammer of a large flintlock pistol, possibly a Brown Bess lock (Noel Hulme, 1969, fig. 214, fig. 69, no. 5). The jaws would have connected together and to the hammer by a vertical bar running down one side. The screw would have run vertically through the jaws adjacent to the side fixed by the vertical bar and would have tightened to hold the flint in place. The flint is missing but would have projected beyond the open side of the baws - opposite the vertical bar and screw. The mechanism is showing signs of active corrosion. The length is 125mm, the width is 78mm and the weight…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-5608A8
Object type: AXE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron 'Axehead of Medieval to Post-Medieval date (AD 1000-1550). The object appears to be hand forged and is sub-rectangular with a wedge shaped, downward projecting blade broken off before the socket. As the blade expands in width it tapers in section especially towards the lower half; forming a wide even cutting edge. The metal surface has laminated and no surface marks or stamps can be seen, these may be lost through corrosion. The metal is a deep orange in colour with a pitted and corroded patina. The length is 80mm, the width is 70mm thickness and the weight 150.9…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-C7A36C
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded wrought iron tool, perhaps a pickaxe of probably Medieval to Post-medieval date 1200 to 1800AD. The object is rectangular in section and is a curved tapering spike. It could be a broken axe head. The butt-end of the tool-head has an irregular circular socket. Iron decay in the form of rust is present over all surfaces of this artefact. The profile of this artefact, in the current condition, is sub-rectangular and suggests a slightly downward curved hook, away from the socket, towards the end of the blade.The length is 110mm, the width is 27mm thickness 33mm and the weight 65.64g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-B87E37
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron post-medieval cannon ball, probably dating to the 17th century. It is cylindrical. It measures 95mm in diameter. The size suggests that it was intended to be fired from a demi-culverin, a medium cannon in use during the late 16th and 17th century. Other options might be that it is a ball from a ball mill for crushing minerals or a foreign cannon ball of unidentified type. Blackmore, H. L. 1976. The Armouries of the Tower of London. Vol. 1, Ordnance, 216. London: HMSO. The diameter is 90mm.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-B8743B
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval iron cannon ball, dating to the period AD 1600-1800. It is made of iron, which has been presumably cast, although no seams are visible. The ball is dark brown with lighter flecks across a relatively smooth surface, with only light pitting. The diameter is 57mm. This ball is likely from a Minion cannon in use from the mid-16th century through to the end of the 17th, possibly dating to the English Civil War. Minion cannons were typically of a 3 or 3.25 'bore' (diameter of the barrel aperture) firing balls of 2.7/8inches or 3 inch in diameter respectively. This example at…
Created on: Monday 9th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-FF697F
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete wrought iron horseshoe of later medieval date. It has a rounded outer edge and an inner profile resembling a pointed arch. The artefact is highly corroded but generally survives well. The length is 115mm, the width is 117mm and the weight 126.32g. The style and size suggest a draught shoe and probably a dove shoe of circa 14th to late 15th century. Reference Ivan. G. Sparkes, Old Horseshoes, Page 15. This 'later medieval' form can be found illustrated in Clark (1986, 3; fig. 8). Clark, J., 1995. The Medieval Horse and its Equipment c.1150 - c.1450. London : HMSO,…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-894F54
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Blackburn with Darwen
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron buckle frame of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date 1500 - 1800AD. It is square in form and section and the pin is missing. Similar to SF-418B75. This buckle frame is similar to late Medieval and Post-Medieval examples noted in London (Egan and Pritchard, 1991: no. 430; Egan, 2005: no. 98), as well as Post-Medieval examples from Norwich (Margeson, 1993: no. 204). These indicate a possible 15th-17th century AD date for the current example, although a later date cannot be ruled out entirely. The length is 60mm, the width is 50mm the weight 43.03g. Egan, G. and P…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-324BCC
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Wrought iron frame of a rectangular buckle with rounded outer corners and pin; probably from horse harness. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1800. Similar to NLM-230ECD. The length is 70mm, the width is 45mm and the weight 28.27g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-096F8A
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy miniature toy petronel probably a musket, dating from the 17th century post-medieval period. The firing mechanism (trigger, cock, springs etc) are missing. The stock (butt) is hollow and decorated on each face with a raised floral and scroll design. The length is 60mm, the width is 25mm and the weight 9.10g. Similar petronels are illustrated and discussed by Forsyth and Egan (2005: 88-97). Forsyth, H. and Egan, G., 2005. Toys, Trifles and Trinkets: Base Metal Miniatures from London 1200 to 1800 London : Unicorn Press Ltd 97, no. 1.39
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-094174
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron bevelled key hole type horseshoe of post-medieval date, (1550-1880). The object is a typical U-shape in plan with a keyhole profile in the centre and is almost complete. The calkins are rounded and worn. The number and location of the nail holes cannot be determined due to corrosion. This horse shoe is very similar to one on page 41 of Bailey, G. 1997. Detector finds 3. Greenlight (Witham, Essex). The length is 155mm and the width is 128mm.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: LANCUM-09079D
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel blade, of unknown date. A Trapezoidal shaped bar with a rectangular shaped cross section. It has flat steep angled blade at the widest end then tapers towards a point at the other end. No parallels have been found for this find, although it is most likely to be of suggested Medieval to Post-Medieval, c. AD1200-1800 date. The length is 155mm, the width is 25mm thickness 27mm .
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-56DCF6
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron buckle frame of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date 1500 - 1800AD. It is square in form and section and the pin is missing. Similar to SF-418B75. This buckle frame is similar to late Medieval and Post-Medieval examples noted in London (Egan and Pritchard, 1991: no. 430; Egan, 2005: no. 98), as well as Post-Medieval examples from Norwich (Margeson, 1993: no. 204). These indicate a possible 15th-17th century AD date for the current example, although a later date cannot be ruled out entirely. The length is 53mm, the width is 48mm and the weight 48.04g. Egan, G. and…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-B2D6B8
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron chisel blade, of unknown date. A Trapezoidal shaped bar with a rectangular shaped cross section. It has flat steep angled blade at the widest end then tapers towards a point at the other end. No parallels have been found for this find, although it is most likely to be of suggested Medieval to Post-Medieval, c. AD1200-1800 date. The length is 210mm, the width is 27mm thickness 27mm and the weight too heavy for scales.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-B86905
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron ball, probably a cannon ball. Given its weight and size, it may be from the 16th or 17th century. The object is sub-spherical, there are no obvious signs of impact damage indicating use. This is probably a canister shot, possibly dating to the Civil War, but more probably dating to c. AD 1600 - c. AD 1700. It is possibly intended for use in a Rabinet cannon, which had a bore of 1.5 inches (38mm). Other broadly similar examples of this type of artefact have been recorded on the database including WAW-7D0064 (Blackmore 1990 Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars, Royal Ar…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-D8035F
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of an iron spear-shaped object of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The artefact has a flat projecting blade, with integral square sectioned tang. No central ridge is present on either side of the blade. The top exhibits a blunt point, not a sharp one but tip is probably broken. It may well be off a railing or other similar architectural feature. The length is 300mm, the width is 55mm and thickness 30mm.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-0B23D0
Object type: FILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron file dating probably dating Medieval to early Post-medieval 1100 to 1600AD. It is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in section. It has a tapering tang which would have been inserted into a handle. The length is 250mm, the width is 23mm and the weight too heavy for scales. Ottaway, P. and Rogers, N., 2002 Craft, Industry and Every Day Life: Finds From Medieval York York : Council for British Archaeology, 2723,
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1B51B2
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval horseshoe dating 1600 to 1700AD. The horshoe is a worn and corroded keyhole type horseshoe with equal branches and the heels inclined. Due to corrosion deposits no nail holes are evident and is probably a draught shoe. The length is 135mm, the width is 143mm.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-1A196F
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-Medieval large iron chisel, with a well-defined point and flattened top that would have been hammered dating 1500 to 1800AD. Similar to BUC-243AD8. The chisel was found on the site of a ruined building of unknown purpose. The building consists of two connected rectangular structures containing boulders with features including iron trusses for a former roof, an arched Gothick doorway on one side, and on the other a doorway with a Tuscan architrave, a moulded cornice, and a pediment. The length is 200mm, the width is 43mm and the weight too heavy for scales.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-BC334B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron buckle frame of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date 1500 - 1800AD. It is square in form and section, badly corroded and the pin is broken and projecting. Similar to SF-418B75. This buckle frame is similar to late Medieval and Post-Medieval examples noted in London (Egan and Pritchard, 1991: no. 430; Egan, 2005: no. 98), as well as Post-Medieval examples from Norwich (Margeson, 1993: no. 204). These indicate a possible 15th-17th century AD date for the current example, although a later date cannot be ruled out entirely. Egan, G. and Pritchard, F., 1991 Dress Acce…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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