Record ID: LANCUM-2D38C6
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy object of unknown type and period probably a cauldron leg given it's zig-zag profile. The length is 82mm, the width is 23mm and the weight 93.95g.
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-2D2C9C
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval three-piece composite biconvex discoid uniform button, probably of die stamped halves with a drawn wire loop which passes into the back. The button is domed with a convex front, the reverse is concave. The front is decorated with an engraved stylised flower consisting of a six pointed inner ring of sepals within a circle with slightly raised pimple centre, which is in turn contained within incised lines probably added with the aid of a hand-operated machine. On the reverse near the loop the button has a stamped mark, probably of the maker, which is hard to …
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Monday 4th June 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-97FA16
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Hoard of two early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axes with similarities to the Aylesford tradition of the early Bronze Age, dating from c. 2050-1750BC. Axe 1 - A cast copper-alloy flat axehead of the Early Bronze Age, dating to the period of 2050-1700 BC. Early Bronze Age bronze Developed (relatively late) flat axe, similar to Irish flat axes, and dating to the Willerby stage (i.e. 20th - 18th century BC) or later. It is possible that this axe is an Irish import (see examples in Harbison1969). The axe is near-complete sub-rectangular in plan but is heavily corroded with some perip…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: LANCUM-966A0E
Object type: THIMBLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, silver, post medieval thimble, AD.1600-1700 of two-piece construction. The thimble is conical with a domed top, the lower third of the piece is decorated with 2 putti supporting what appear to be two conjoined hearts engraved with initials *AH* to the side are what appears to be the initials *ug* possible a makers mark. The body of the thimble is formed from a strip of sheet metal wrapped around to form a cylinder with the top added. The thimble is covered in regularly spaced round holes. There is a seam that runs up the side of the piece and around the top which is slight…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd December 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-F3ABD5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Medieval copper-alloy strap end probably dating to the tenth century AD. (AD 900 to 1000)Thomas Type possibly 'E'. The strap end is tongue-shaped in plan with a rectangular shaped top with two small round rivet holes and a rounded terminal at the bottom. The upper surface of the strap end is decorated with an incised motif which is difficult to discern but appears to be interlaces with possible a face depicted. The length is 76mm, the width is 19mm and the weight 15.92g. It is uncertain whether this piece should be associated with Anglo-Saxon or Anglo-Scandinavi…
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-F3A52D
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman 'bell-shaped' furniture fitting dating to the period AD 100-300. The patina is uneven, smooth in some parts, rough in others, the colour is green with specks of brown. The fitting has a squashed domed top then the fitting narrows and tapers outwards again, forming a hollow dish. On the base of this dish is a centrally positioned circular lug. The reverse of the fitting is covered with iron corrosion. The length is 31mm, the width is 26mm and the weight 25.07g. Fittings such as these are usually described as lockpins or furniture studs and …
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-F39FEB
Object type: STUD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Roman 'bell-shaped' furniture fitting dating to the period AD 100-300. The patina is uneven, smooth in some parts, rough in others, the colour is green with specks of brown. The fitting has a squashed domed top then the fitting narrows and tapers outwards again, forming a hollow dish. On the base of this dish is a centrally positioned circular lug. The reverse of the fitting is covered with iron corrosion. The diameter is 23mm and the weight 13.01g. Fittings such as these are usually described as lockpins or furniture studs and are discussed by …
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th November 2021
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Record ID: LANCUM-F37FEA
Object type: CANDLE HOLDER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large portion of a Medieval copper-alloy adjustable candle holder missing the receptacle for the candle and most of the pointed support. The folded plate is undecorated and there is a separate thin sheet leaf within. Wise (2002) suggests a later 14th or 15th century date for these objects.The length is 37mm, the width is 11mm and the weight 6.78g. Similar to figure 899 in Read. B. Metal Artefacts of Antiquity: A Catalogue of Small finds from Specific Areas of the United Kingdom. Volume 1. Portcullis. 2001.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-EF0286
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of James I of the first issue with the initial mark a lis with the second bust, date is 1604AD. IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB [RE]X is the ob legend and EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI is the rev. The diameter is 30mm and the weight 5.63g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th April 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-72CDFE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver penny of Edward I class 10cf2a minted at London and dating to 1306-07AD. +EDWARAN[GLDNS]hYB is the ob legend and CIVI/[TAS/]LON/DON is the rev. The diameter is 17mm and the weight 0.87g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C984CF
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy stacking trade weight of post-medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1800. The weight is unifaced and circular in plan with slightly raised sides and incised lathe turned lines on the interior surface. The upper surface is usually stamped but these however are not prvisible on the current example. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The diameter is 18mm and the weight 5.82g. This is likely to be a single example from a nested set of differing sizes and weights which were used to weigh gold and silver in the form of coin, small objects or scrap metal or oth…
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C976E9
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting, probably a belt mount, dating to the 17C. The mount consists of a sub-rectangular plate with curved edges. From the reverse project a pair of integral rectangular-sectioned prongs for attachment which would have formed a sub-rectangular loop.. The length is 27mm, the width is 18mm and the weight 3.86g. Such mounts with integral prongs may have been from harness straps. Read (2001:28 and fig 21) no.315 from East Devon is similar although with an oval rather than rectangular central section; he dates it to the 17th century. ◾Read, B., 2001 Metal art…
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C95FFB
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy belt mount, 1500-1700. A copper alloy belt or strap mount of post-medieval date. The mount appears to be broadly phallic in shape. One end is bilobate with a waisted middle and flaring triangular terminal at the other. The reverse holds two prongs, one near each short end. For similar examples see: SF-3BF4A6 LVPL-6B1DE8 HESH-796A17. The length is 22mm, the width is 15mm and the weight 2.54g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th April 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C93E72
Object type: BELL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy crotal bell dating to the Post-medieval period 1500 to 1700AD. The bell is spherical in form with a circumferential rib, now very worn. The upper hemisphere has a square attachment loop projecting upwards, oval in section, with a circular sound hole to the front and back of the loop. There is a green patina on the surface. The diameter is 32mm. The length is 40mm, the width is 32mm and the weight 28.57g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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Record ID: LANCUM-C825FF
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy strap fitting, probably a belt mount, dating to the 17C. The mount consists of a sub-rectangular plate with curved edges. From the reverse project a pair of integral rectangular-sectioned prongs for attachment which would have formed a sub-rectangular loop.. The length is 27mm, the width is 18mm and the weight 3.86g. Such mounts with integral prongs may have been from harness straps. Read (2001:28 and fig 21) no.315 from East Devon is similar although with an oval rather than rectangular central section; he dates it to the 17th century. ◾Read, B., 2001 Metal art…
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 31st July 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C81566
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight probably a damaged spindle whorl Medieval dating 1100 - 1500AD. lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post medieval date. The object is damaged and roughly triangular but would have been originally circular in plan and slightly conical. In the centre of the object the perforation has an internal diameter of 9mm. Each face appears to have been decorated with vertical and horizontal, cross-hatching lines, although the decoration is damaged, faded and unclear. The object has a light grey patina. The diameter is 30mm and the weight 50.17g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C8057D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy disc weights probably homemade and Medieval to Post-medieval dating 1400 - 1800AD. Weight 1 - The diameter is 27mm and the weight 41.98g. Weight 2 - The diameter is 35mm and the weight 68.65.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C7F5DA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy numuus coin probably Constantine II as Caesar dating between 317-337AD. The diameter is 16mm and the weight 1.49g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C7E565
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy radiate coin probably Tetricus II dating between 270-273AD. The diameter is 16mm and the weight 1.49g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-C7D5FD
Object type: CAULDRON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval - Post Medieval cast copper-alloy Cauldron leg fragment, circa 1400 AD - 1800 AD. The leg has an old break, and is D shaped in cross-section. The reverse side is flat and plain. The surface is worn and abraded, of a reddish-brown colour with areas of green patina. A similar item is published by Brian Read, History Beneath Our Feet (1995), page 95, No. 591.The length is 35mm, the width is 17mm and the weight 27.93g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th May 2018
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