Record ID: LANCUM-2FE6EC
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy cat. It is a plump, contented cat in the seated position. The back of the model is quite crude although the features of the hip and leg are present, but the face is well moulded. It has been painted yellow. It seems to be a bred, domesticated cat and this is therefore probably a model of a twentieth century cat. The finder notes that the base is possibly damaged and it may have sat on a platform of some sort. Dimensions: It is 65mm high and 65mm wide and 200m deep, it weighs 102.10g
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

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: LANCUM-4B16A8
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A voided copper alloy metal Royal Artillery headdress badge. The badge is shaped around the emblem which comprises a field gun with scroll above inscribed 'UBIQUE' and scroll below inscribed 'QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT', all surmounted by a crown. The badge is complete with the slider on the reverse. Dimensions: it is 65mm wide and 46mm high and weighs 8.95g
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Weir', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CC1CD9
Object type: CHAIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small chain comprising two silver links. Both links are square in plan. One is a slight D section, and plain, and both ends have been cut unevenly. It may be that this is not a link but a remnant of silver which has been bent into shape to loop with the other. The second link is joined and it is difficult to see where this join is, which makes the first link all the more likely not to be part of the original chain. This second link is highly decorated, with a wave and dot pattern on a background of parallel lines, running perpendicular to the edges of the link. This link has wea…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-48DC34
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver service medal from World War 1, awarded to Pte. Nicholas Farnworth, 24391, which is inscribed on the rim of the medal. This silver medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war (an area of active fighting) or served overseas (perhaps as a garrison soldier) between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 inclusive. The ribbon would have had a central band of orange edged with white, black and blue lines and although many other medal ribbons symbolise something, it seems that the colour and pattern of the British War…
Created on: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-8C8F01
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cap badge, which dates to the first part of the twentieth century. It has a coat of arms, showing the three lions of England on a lined background enclosed in a circular plaque, off which extend three equally spaced features at the top and both sides. This would have formed a Maltese cross with ball tipped ends when complete. Under this plaque is a straight piece of metal which probably acted as a fitting, a banner is at the bottom of this. The banner reads CINQUE PORTS. The banner is and the top of the fitting are joined by the lower part of the Malt…
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 6th November 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-93A4DD
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy figure of a soldier. He is in wearing infantry service or battle dress, and has his rifle resting along his leg on the his right hand side. He has packs of equipment across his chest. On his back he has a larger pack, and he is standing with his head bowed slightly. He may be wearing a beret. There is some damage to the back of his head, which seems recent, otherwise he is complete. As there is not enough detail to distinguish the type of dress he is wearing, it is not possible to say if he is a First or Second World War soldier but the shortened tunic would…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-55A668
Object type: SPOON
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 A modern silver plated spoon. The bowl is a regular oval in shape, the stem is narrow at the point where it joins the bowl then widens at the end, which is rounded. The handle curves slightly, and is decorated on the underside at the end with a moulded double curved shape. It is possibly hallmarked JGGxS, in which case it would be of J. G. Graves of Sheffield, who operated from AD 1900-1914 Dimensions: 190mm long and 45mm wide across the bowl, it weighs 33.93g
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-9B6A95
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver and enamel ring. It has a circular band which is in split at the back, so that it can be adjusted to fit. The bezel is oval, and enamelled in shades of blue and white with an image of a parachute and the words PARACHUTIST U S ARMY on it. USA is also engraved in the sides of the band as they meet the bezel. It was found near a station for the US Army in World War II, and is reminiscent of the 'class ring' that is popular amongst American students. The image falls below the required standard and will be replaced as soon as possible. Dimensions: 21mm diame…
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Euxton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1AC351
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medal commemorating the coronation of the King Edward III and Queen Alexandra which has been converted to a pendant. One the obverse are images of the King and Queen seen from the side, facing left. On the obverse the legend 'TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION' is found around two thirds of the circumference, and in the centre is a crown, flanked by 'E' and 'R', of 'OF KING EDWARD VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA MCMII' can be made out. Interestingly there are remains of another metal and solder in two places on the reverse, suggesting that it was mad…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Helsington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-CF0155
Object type: TOY
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy car of the early 20th century. The car modelled is a long bonneted low enclosed cabin sports car with long sweeping front wings. This type of car was popular in the 1930's and 1940's, seen in for example, the Hispano Suiza H6, or the Bugatti Atlantic, both of which were manufactured from 1938 onwards. The model is covered in a heavy white patina, and may have been lost soon after production, and may also have a very high lead content. Dimensions: 63mm long and 19mm wide
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clayton le Moors', grid reference and parish protected.

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: LANCUM-A4F7F3
Object type: RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy D shaped accessory ring. The buckle is well made in one piece from round section wire, and has no decoration. It is probably a modern strap fixing as there is no trace of a pin, and would have been used in conjunction with another duplicate ring to hold a strap Dimensions: 42mm long and 35mm wide, weighs 15.52g
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holme St Cuthbert', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8F0F3E
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medal bar from the Territorial War Force Medal (1914-19). An oblong, copper alloy medal bar covered in ribbon which is yellow with two narrow green stripes vertically through it. Two copper alloy fixing rings are still present on the rear. The bronze medal would have depicedt George V on the front, with 'Territorial War Medal' and 'For Voluntary Service Overseas 1914-19' on the reverse. The Imperial War Museum website states that: This bronze medal was awarded to those who were either Members of the Territorial Force or Territorial Force Nursing Ser…
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Gilsland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-936AB7
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver medallion, possibly issued by a Church group. It is round with an elaborate, partially openwork pattern around the edge, composed of fleur-de-lys and art deco style divided triangles. The suspension loop is still in place. The solid circular centre is engraved with initials, possibly CEH. The rear is plain except for lettering - firstly WCSSC, which presumably are the initials of the body that awarded the medallion. It is hallmarked with an anchor, lion and a date mark of x or z. This is the mark for Birmingham for either 1922/3 or 1924/5, which would …
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 27th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-FE621F
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large medal commemorating the defeat of Austria by Fredrick II of Prussia.  One face depicts a mounted soldier whose horse in trampling another person, who is laid on the ground, brandishing a club. Under the horse a settlement of some sort can be seen. There is lettering around one quarter of the face, only some of which is decipherable. On the other side is a seated figure with a shield on their right hand side, again there is some lettering which is not fully legible. The date is in the exergue but ony 17__ can be deciphered The medal is probably one which co…
Created on: Thursday 13th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sedbergh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-02201A
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A religious medallion. Cast or die punched in copper alloy (or possibly an amalgam with tin) it is oval in shape with a circular attachment loop moulded in at the top. The edge of the medallion has a raised beaded border, and an image of a woman, probably the Virgin Mary, is cast into it. Incomplete lettering around the upper edge possibly reads ()FORD SERVICE FUND. There is also patterning on the reverse but this is largely illegible. It is likely to be modern in origin, a medal from a local Catholic Church. Dimensions: 43mm long and 32mm wide, 2mm thick. It weighs 14.…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-60078F
Object type: MEDAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A round copper alloy medal of the Temperance movement. It is pierced at 12 o'clock for hanging, and the inscription around the outside of the obverse face reads 'Church of England Temperance Society'.The image at the centre, surrounded by a line and dot frame, is of Saint George killing the dragon (presumabely) of alcohol and its associated evils.The Society was formed in 1862 The reverse is shows a book (The Bible?) with a crown above and a sceptre across it Thanks to the finder for photogrpahs and identification Finders ref 1915
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-2030B6
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Customs and Excise seal, possibly copper alloy, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MS around the perimeter of one face, with a crown impressed in a central recess. The other face is partial but the letters NEW can be discerned and it is likely to relate to NEWCASTLE and to be cast with raised numbers relating to the status of the goods concerned Dimensions: 16.38mm maximum width, weighs 4.25g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-202617
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern Customs and Excise seal, possibly copper alloy, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE MS around the perimeter of one face, with a crown impressed in a central recess. The other face is largely illegible but is likely to be cast with raised numbers relating to the status of the goods concerned Dimensions: 15.64mm maximum width and weighs 4.37g
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Formby', grid reference and parish protected.