Record ID: LANCUM-4BCCD6
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A handmade lead alloy aeroplane. It has a cigar shaped fuselage with a flat conical nose. The wings and the smaller tailplane are both triangular, finishing in a sharp point. Approximate halfway down the fuselage the body flattens to the tail, and on the tail end of the fuselage is an flattish oval structure. From the underside it can be seen that the fuseage is hollow and has been formed around something, the whole is cut from one sheet of lead alloy. It is red in colour and may have been painted. The plane is of no particular model and is either unfinished, or an imaginitiv…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hollingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-C83C67
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 17 pieces of flint debitage of unknown date, Mesolithic to Iron Age, 9000 BC - 1 BC. The flint is various shades of grey, and most is patinated. There are: 1 primary flake, 1 secondary flake, 5 tertiry flakes, 1 secondary blade, 1 snapped tertiary blade, 2 primary chips and 6 tertiary chips. 10.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DD8C32
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver shilling of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1694-1702 Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; [GVL]IELMVS III [DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; [MAG BR FRA ET] HIB [REX ...]
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd August 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-210A30
Object type: VEHICLE FITTING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron object. The pot is round and the sides curve inwards slightly at the top, although there is no lip on it. It has a moulded in square base, and this square is seen inside the bottom of the pot. Thanks are extended to Bill, Volunteer at Shropshire and Herefordshire, for identifying this as a hub cap from a vintage tractor, the square shape was for tightening and untighening it. Dimensions: 66mm diameter and 55mm high, and weights 52g
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Smithy Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-707E84
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy coin weight, square in plan and flat in profile with chamfered edges, dating from AD 1600 - 1850. The weight has five worn annulets on each face, one in each corner, and one in the centre, along with another unclear stamped mark, probably a counter mark of some kind. The weight is 15.0mm square and 4.1mm thick.  It weighs 6.0g. It is a weight for five pennyweights. Biggs (1995, Bullion Weights) dates these weights to about 1600 - 1850 on pages 19-20. It was customary for a set of weights to include 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 pennyweights.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DDA4A2
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint probable retouched flake which is incomplete, only the distal end surviving. It is of unknown date, probably Mesolithic to Neolithic, 10,000 BC - 2200 BC. It is formed on totally patinated white flint. The proximal end is snapped and the distal end is a hinged termination. The dorsal face has a double arris. The right side has short, abrupt, sub-parallel retouch, but it is not particularly tidy and could also be edge damage. The flake is 19.8mm long, 16.6mm wide and 3.2mm thick. 1.4g.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DD8009
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint retouched flake or blade which is incomplete, only the proximal end surviving. It is of unknown date, probably Mesolithic to Neolithic, 10,000 BC - 2200 BC. It is formed on translucent, partially patinated light grey flint. The proximal end is rounded and the distal end is snapped. The left proximal side has invasive, scaled, low-angle retouch. It is 10.1mm long, 11.8mm wide and 1.7mm thick. 0.2g. 
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DB8CBC
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An assemblage of 28 scattered pieces of flint debitage, waste material from flint working, of unknown date, Mesolithic to early Bronze Age, 10,000 BC - 1000 BC. The flint is mainly light grey, with two tan coloured pieces, and is mostly patinated. There are: 10 chips 2 chunks (1 tertiary and 1 secondary) 10 flakes (7 tertiary and 3 secondary) 3 blades (all tertiary, and most incomplete, but one snapped into two pieces that have previously been glued together) 3 bladelets (all tertiary and incomplete)
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-6DF8A0
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy vessel leg, probably from a cauldron, posnet or skillet. It is sub rectangular in plan. One face is decorated with a moulded vertical ridge. Probably dates to between c1300 and c1600 AD. Length 57mm, width 50mm, thickness 12mm, weight 115.03g.
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Bury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-86939E
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint debitage blade dating from the Mesolithic, 10000 BC - 4000 BC. It is formed on a tertiary flake of opaque and patinated cherty white flint. The distal end is snapped. There is no retouch. It is 36.1mm long, 16.7mm wide and 4.4mm thick. 3.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-B7F4AD
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper of uncertain date, Mesolithic to early Bronze Age, 10,000 BC - 1000 BC. It is formed on a secondary flake struck on mottled dark grey flint. It is triangular in plan, pointed at the distal end. There is cortex on the dorsal face, and the left edge is worked with long, abrupt, scaled retouch. It is 23.6mm long, 24.6mm wide and 10.2mm thick. 5.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2022
Last updated: Saturday 19th February 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-1C95C0
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy unlooped palstave axehead (Group II) of middle Bronze Age date (1500-1300 BC). The blade of the palstave has convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is blunt and abraded and is slightly asymmetrical. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the thickest section being at the stop ridge. Below the stop ridge descends a vertical rib that extends to the top of the edge bevel. Here the sides are slightly thickened in line with the central rib to create three ribs separated by two hollows. The rear part of the axe (fro…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-800B94
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval silver hammered sixpence of King James I (AD 1603-1625). The date above the shield on the reverse dates the coin to AD 1605. The coin has been heavily clipped to the inner flan and there is no legend or mint mark remaining. Obverse: Crowned bust of the king facing right. Roman numeral VI behind the bust. Reverse: Squared shield bearing the royal coat of arms. The minting date of 1605 is above the shield. An example of North, II, 1991, p. 146, nos. 2102 or 2103. It measures XXmm in diameter, XXmm in thickness, and weighs XXg.
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
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Record ID: LVPL-60A787
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but worn post medieval silver threepence of Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603), second issue dating to the year 1566. Initial mark portcullis, minted in London. North no.1998. Obverse: Crowned bust left. ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA Reverse: Square shield on long cross fourcée dividing legend. POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV
Created on: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-296183
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver shilling of Charles I (1625-1649), dating to the period AD 1641-1643. Minted at the Tower of London. Group F, sixth bust.Mint mark unclear North no. 2231-2. The edge of the coin has been clipped. Obverse: Crowned bust left. XII behind head. Legend: [CAROLVS DG MA BRI FRA ET HI REX] Reverse: Square shield over cross pattée moline. Legend: [CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO]
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EFCC34
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy object that is possibly a knife guard dating to the post medieval period (c. AD 1700-1900). The object is roughly oval in shape with a rectangular cross-section. In the centre has an elongated oval perforation cut out, which may have served the placement of a blade. The object is undecorated and has a light grey patina. Dimensions: Length: 32mm Width: 14.5mm Thickness: 4mm Weight: 12g
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 29th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Middleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-203594
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but mostly complete post medieval silver groat of Mary of England (1553-4). Issue date unclear. Minted in London. North no.1960. Obverse is very worn and the coin has some damage around the edge. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend reads: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend reads: VERITA[S T]EM[P]O[RIS FILIA]
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1FCC2C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn but complete post medieval silver groat of Mary of England (1553-4). Issue date unclear. Minted in London. North no.1960. Obverse is very worn. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend reads: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend reads: VERITAS TEMPO[RIS] FILIA
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1F6945
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and incomplete post medieval silver coin, possibly a groat of Mary I (1553-4). Issue date unclear. Minted in London. North no.1960. Both faces are extremely worn with small details of the legend legible. Obverse: Crowned bust left. Legend reads: [MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGINA] Reverse: Long cross fourchée over royal shield. Legend reads: [VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA]
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2B02F2
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rochdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy buckle, probably post medieval dating. The buckle frame is broadly rectangular in plan, with rounded edges. It is gently concave, and appears to have had a separate spindle, now missing. The front side exhibits moulded, flowery decoration. The back side is plain. The bickle has a brown surface patina. Similar buckles are described in Whitehead (2003, p 96 onwards) as two-piece shoe or knee buckles, from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 4th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rochdale', grid reference and parish protected.