Record ID: LANCUM-996F8D
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A purse bar arm dating from the later medieval to the early post-medieval period, c. AD1450-1550. The purse belongs to Williams Class A2 and is inscribed with a legend in niello. The other arm and the suspension loop and three roves are missing. The surviving arm is in fairly good condition. The roves on the ends of the bar would have secured the missing pivotting frame. There are two broken tabs and two holes on each side.The bar itself is inlaid with niello with the inscription SI BARBARA on one side and O dOMINE on the other [as interpreted by Malcolm Jones]. A similar bu…
Created on: Saturday 25th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windermere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-84A8B2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sexfoil mount probably dating from the later medieval period or the early post-medieval period, c 15th-16th century AD. The mount is small and very worn, with a sexfoil moulding on the obverse and two bent over lugs on the reverse for attaching it to a strap or belt. There is a perforation/hole right through the centre, possibly for attaching an ornament or additional decorative mount.
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Saturday 25th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8498E9
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is circular in shape awith a central hole for the spindle. It is roughly rectangular in cross-section, with very worn surfaces. It was decorated with a very untidy moulded line and dot decoration. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape a…
Created on: Friday 24th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ripon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-567514
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Penny of Edward III or early Richard II dating from c. AD1351-1380s, based on the lettering style. Coin has been mis-struck on the obverse. Obv: [...]S[...] Rev: C[IVI/TAS/EBO/RAC]I
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-55A7AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval bawbee or Scottish sixpence of Charles II dating from the 1670s. Both surfaces extremely worn. Obv: [CAR II D G SCO AN FR ET HIB RA] draped bust of the king, facing left Rev: [NEMO ME IMPVN]E LACESSET A crowned thistle.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-559370
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval struck copper alloy Liverpool halfpenny token. Dating from the late 18th century, c1790 to c1800 AD. The diameter is 18mm, thickness 1.2mm, and weight 8.01g. The obverse depicts St Andrew holding the Cross. The obverse inscription reads NEMO ME IMPVNE LACESSET. The reverse depicts a galley or ship. The reverse inscription reads LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-5577B4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of Charles I dating from c. AD1641-43. Group F. Mint mark: triangle-in-circle. Bust type 4.4. Obv: CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX Rev: CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-55643B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An worn groat of Elizabeth I (1558-1603), minted at London. Initial marks: martlet/[martlet], 1560-1561 (North 1991: 133, ref: 1986). Obverse: ELIZAB[ETH D G ANG FR ET HIB RE]GINA, Crowned bust left. Reverse: [POSVI]/DEV AD/IVTORE/[M MEV] (I have made God my Helper), Square shield on long cross fourchée dividing the inscription. North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-553198
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Halfgroat of Edward III dating from c. AD1352-1355/6. Pre-treaty series D or E, minted at York, flat-topped letter C on rev and the letter R is R2, found on series D and early dies of series E Obv: [+EDWA]RDV[S REX ANGL Z FRANCI] Rev: CIV[I/TAS/EBO]/RACI and [+POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM]
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 11th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-55078E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy headstud brooch dating to the Roman period (AD 75 - AD 200). The brooch consists of the head and upper section of the bow. The foot and lower section of the bow are both missing. The head of the brooch is large and heavy, and comprises of two thick, tubular wings, both of which are decorated on the front face with a deep, vertical groove. The two wings are attached by a metal bar on the upper edge of the head. An integral attachment loop extends from the centre of the bar and attaches to the top part of the bow. The reverse of the head has an integral dou…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54EECB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Very worn denarius, possibly of Faustina II (under Antoninus Pius), dating to c. AD 146-61 (Reece Period 7), [ ... ], Unclear female figure left. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54E20B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Very worn denarius, possibly of Nerva or Trajan (AD 96-117) (Reece Period 5), reverse unclear. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-54C995
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus, probably of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 330-1 (Reece Period 17), GLORIA EXERCITVS, Two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 215, cf. no. 526
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2EB8C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Denarius of Elagabalus, Rome, AD218-222. RIC IV, 2, p. 38, No 146. Obv: IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Laureate, draped, hornes, cuirassed bust right Rev: SVMMVS SACERDOS AVG / Elagabalus in Syrian priestly robes, holding branch and sacrificing from patera over tripod left
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2EB370
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Denarius of Severus Alexander, Rome, AD225. RIC IV, 2, p.74, No. 48. Obv: IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Laureate, draped , cuirassed bust right Rev: P M TR P IIII COS P P / Severus alexander standing in armour standing left with sceptre and globe
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2EA76D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a copper-alloy Roman as or dupondius of Faustina II under Antoninus Pius, dating to the period AD 145-161 (Reece period 7). Very worn.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 9th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2EA08A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very worn sestertius, probably of Antoninus Pius, dating from c. AD138-161 Obv: illegible / Laureate head right Rev: illegible / Female personification standing left, holding cornucopia and holding uncertain object in extended hand
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2E990A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval short cross penny of Richard I dating from c. AD1194-1204. Class 4. Obv: hENRICVS REX Rev: VLARD ON CANT
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2E8DEE
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy belt or strap mount, probably dating from the Roman or medieval period, that is AD43-1500. The mount is circular with a domed head with a circular indentation and central knop on the obverse. The indentation may have been filled with enamel, but there are no traces left now. There are two lugs on the back which were probably connected to form a loop - thus, it may have been a strap slide.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2E849C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead weight, probably a spindle whorl dating from the 13th-15th century AD. The weight is circular in shape with a central hole for the spindle. It is roughly rectangular in cross-section, with very worn surfaces. Lead weights like these are common finds, but only rarely from excavated contexts which is why date and origin are difficult to pinpoint. Decorated lead-alloy weights are very rare finds in excavations, but are often found by metal detectorists. They are usually biconical or cylindrical in shape and are decorated on both faces with raised dots and radiating lines or zig-z…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cockermouth', grid reference and parish protected.