Record ID: LANCUM-657D57
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Head of a copper alloy 8th century Anglo-Saxon pin, probably part of a triple, or double, pin set. The head and part of the shank survive in very good condition with hardly any corrosion or bronze disease present on the surface, except in the centre of the obverse where corrosion started in the crevices of the decoration. It was made from cast copper alloy, probably with part-incised decoration on the obverse. The silvery shine on the reverse strongly suggests that the pin had been silvered or tinned. There is a small hole in the side of the head, possibly to link the pin to the centr…
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gisburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0F4174
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy early medieval 'Wrythen pin' dating from the Middle Saxon period, that is c. 9th century. The pin is complete, but slightly bent out of shape and shows corrosive patches along the shaft. It has an oval/onion-shaped head (diameter 8mm) with engraved spiral decoration, often called 'wrythen-headed' (Hinton 1996, 16-17). There is a double-collar beneath its head. The shaft has a circular cross-section broken circular-section. Parallels on the database are NMS-11C7B1 and two finds in 2004 from Barton Bendish, Norfolk (HER 17212), and Beachamwell, Norfolk (HER 4530).
Created on: Thursday 21st January 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F1CD0D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy miscast or burnt object, possibly dating from the early medieval period, that is c. 10th-12th century. Rather than spillage or casting waste, this object looks like either a mis-cast or a burnt object. Casting spillage is usually single faced, the back having been open to the air and plain; this object appears to have been double sided. The 'interlace' strands could by Urnes style but there is no sign of any zoomorphic element and the bosses are extremely uncommon for Urnes style decorated objects. The bosses/studs on one face suggest that it was a mount - a belt or …
Created on: Thursday 28th August 2014
Last updated: Thursday 19th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Slyne with Hest', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4341E3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy mount fragment, possibly dating from the early medieval period, that is the 8th or 9th century AD. It is very worn, with an undecorated reverse and decorated obverse. It is slightly curved. All edges show signs of breaks. the obverse is decorated with a moulded face surrounded by an intricate interlace pattern. There are no remains of enamel or niello and there probably was not inlay. The face is made up of an open mouth, large nose, eyebrows and eyes, with a frowning or surprised expression. The surrouding line and a line across the forehead may indicate a hooded fi…
Created on: Friday 20th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC3370
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Probably a cast copper strap mount also called a 'pressure tectonic' dating from the late Iron Age or early Roman period, that is c. 100BC-AD200. The artefact is nearly complete and in very good condition. It is of roughly triangular shape with a flat top and three large spikes on the underside. One of the points of the triangle terminates in a break, but there is no further damage or breakages on the other side. Opposite the break, the other two points of the triangle terminate in two ornamental knops with carved or incised crosses on the circular tops. Below, the copper alloy is qui…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd December 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F1D495
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval to modern cast copper alloy finger ring, possibly incorporating an earlier medieval setting. The stones or glass from the cartouche setting are absent now, but originally there would have been three small ones. The cartouche has been attached to the ring loop & is made from a copper alloy with a different quantity of tin in it. Length 23mm, width 18mm. Dates between c1650 and c1900 AD.
Created on: Monday 17th December 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AFF611
Object type: STEELYARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy suspension piece from a steelyard (known as a statera ). The length is 54mm and the width is 8mm. The suspension piece shares similarities with LIN9BE123, LINEA28B6 AND LIN79A1E4 on the PAS database. The iron steelyard is held by the hook at the top and an object is hung from the double hook on the left. The lead weight is moved along the arm until the steelyard is balanced. The weight of the object is read from the marks on the arm. A similar example is in the British Museum collections ref: P&EE 1935 10-28 1. Throughout the Roman world, shopkeepers and traders use…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KIRKHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-604146
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval 16th or early 17th century AD copper alloy belt suspension loop (cf Read 790). The suspension loop is probably a sword hanger. The suspension loop is intact, projecting from the top edge at right angles to the plane of the plate, and the artefact is apparently in fair condition. The bare metal of the suspension loop has a dark green patina which also shows on the reverse side. The face of the loop is decorated but it is difficult to make out but it is decorated and would have probably originally been gilded. Compare PAS numbers LEIC-7B6454 and IOW-051E63. The length is…
Created on: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST BRADFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-1F98A7
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible part of one of the 15th century copper alloy 'lyre' shaped strap ends or buckles. These are usually socketed to hold the end of the strap. The length is 27mm, the width is 24mm and the thickness is 5mm. It is decorated with a black-letter inscription, probably m (for Mary).
Created on: Saturday 1st September 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7E6862
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible strap slider, probably Medieval (c1066 to c1600), cast copper alloy. The length is 45mm and the width 34mm.
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7AAAD7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy cast Georgian fob seal probably dating between 1714 to 1830AD. The fob is intact apart from the seal inlay and would have originally been gilded. The openwork casting consists of a suspension ring extending to two connected crescents bearing laurel-leaf detailing, the lower ends of which are attached to the base which comprises a plain border enclosing a dished panel. On the underside would have been an intaglio now missing possibly made of glass. These fobs were often gilt-bronze of a style popular with the gentry of the Georgian age, usually displaying a classical bust …
Created on: Saturday 19th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Avenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-118F07
Object type: HORSE TRAPPING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy rein guide or check rein hook. Probably from a carriage or coach horse harness, with a horn shaped finial to the guide and a hand cut threaded shank to screw into attachment point. Dates to between c1700 and c1900 AD. The length is 74mm, width 50mm, and the thickness (at the collar) is 18mm.
Created on: Monday 14th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EF1207
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object, possibly part of a medieval mount for a candle dating 1200 to 1500AD. The length is 92mm and the width 26mm.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST BRADFORD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-C156B7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval 13th to 14th century copper alloy ring buckle or ring brooch. The diameter is 50 mm. For complete examples see FAKL-4FF797, LANCUM-8FAB01,LANCUM-7D74B6, and KENT-7F1251
Created on: Monday 16th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KIRKHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-92C393
Object type: TOGGLE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unusual object that remains unidentified but could perhaps be a toggle for fastening clothing. The toggle is broadly circular in section, cylindrical in plan with tapering ends and a hole possibly for an attachment loop near one terminal. This object is difficult to date but it could be Late Iron Age - Roman 300BC - 410AD or even later. The object shares some similarities with LANCUM-3D1943 The length is 36mm, and the width is 10mm.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WORSTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E0CEC4
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper alloy spout probably dating to the 15th century AD. The cylindrical spout is zoomorphic in form, depicting a dog's head, with a 'C' shaped arm where it would have joined a vessel. The spout is tubular and terminates in a dog's head with open mouth; the tube spout protrudes from the open mouth. The head has a moulded nose, prominent, rounded brow, and sub-oval grooved ears that protrude slightly above the head; the eyes are not distinguished. There is a raised ridge running from front to back on the top of the head. These spouts are pouring spouts likely to be fr…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMBLETON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2C8E52
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pot/ cauldron leg, dating to the Medieval/ Post Medieval period, between AD 1350 - 1850. The length is 60mm, and the width is 20mm.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LYTHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-737C20
Object type: CHATELAINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shackle from a chatelaine, the bar being removable to allow keys to be attached/detached dating to the 18th or early 19th century AD. A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it. Each chain is mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thinmbles, watch, keys, household seal etc. Chatelaines were worn by many housekeepers in the 19th century. They were also worn by Anglo Saxon women, as seen from the burial record. The name chatelaine derives from the french term châtelaine used to mean the female owne…
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WESHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-61C131
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Religious icon probably a pilgrims mount perhaps 16th or 17th century Catholic related. Found in the vicinity of Walton Hall to which it is probably associated. The length is 77mm, width 63mm, thickness 2mm, and the weight is 22g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 10th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton-Le-Dale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7FAF85
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Post-medieval strap slider with central circular boss. The slider is cast into the shape of a dome with 8 radiating grooves and thirteen. At the centre is a spherical boss. On the reverse there are 2 parallel lugs to act as an attachment to a belt or strap which is integrally cast. The diameter is 38mm, thickness 32mm and the weight is 30g.
Created on: Monday 9th May 2011
Last updated: Friday 20th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'KIRKHAM', grid reference and parish protected.