Record ID: LVPL-4EF44C
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy 'hawking' whistle (c. 1700-c. 1850). The whistle is incomplete. The object comprises three parts, with the curved plate soldered to underside of the mouth-piece and end section joined at an expanded sleeve. The casting seams are clearly discernible on both sections and there is no cast decoration. At the terminal is an incomplete suspension loop only the neck of which remains. The lower half of the object has been perforated due to damage, possibly from the plough. Similar whistles have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. For exampl…
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scarisbrick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-51D502
Object type: WHISTLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a lead alloy boatswain's (bosun) whistle, dating to the 17th century. The gun is missing and only a fragment of the keel remains. The keel consists of a scrolling foliate design. The object has a whiteish-grey patina. A more complete example which can be found on the PAS database is LON-8FC268. Dimensions: 31mm in length, 17mm in width, 6mm thick, 13.1g
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halton-with-Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0E1527
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large lead weight probably dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is conical in plan. The base is at an angle and the weight therefore tilts to one side. The top of the object is rounded and is circular in cross-section. The object is decorated with linear ridges which start just below the top of the object and finish above the base. The object has been crudely made and has been damaged whilst in the plough soil. It has a greyish white patina.
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 30th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C20A20
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead Post Medieval weight. The object is sub-triangular in plan with the narrowed end being the top which has a circular perforation used for attachment. It has a rectangular cross-section throughout. The surface is uneven. Regular diagonal grooves have been cut into one face and both edges of the object. The opposite face has more irregular scratches or grooves. This sort of weight could have been used for many purposes for many periods and so is difficult to date precisely when found out of context. A similar example which can be found on the database is LVPL-AD20B5.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AFC5A5
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead weight probably dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The upper surface is decorated with the image of a raised Masonic mount. A lump of corroded iron protrudes from the base of the object.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B14474
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trade weight of Charles II (1660-1685) It is circular in plan with a raised rim. There is a raised circle in the centre with stamped symbols around it. These are the ewer, sword of St.Paul (marks of London, Founders Company) and the crowned C. The object is worn and has a dark green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-125446
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy trade weight dating to the 17th century. The object is cup-shaped and is circular in plan. The object is stamped with a crown above a C, indicating that it is of Charles I or II. Next to the crown above the C is a sword of St Paul, while on the opposite side of the object is a ewer. A similar example is no. 1072, p159, Read, (1995).
Created on: Monday 15th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4C43F6
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy weight dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (AD1066-1800). The object is oval in plan with a slightly raised rim on one face. One edge of the object has been damaged in recent times. Lead weights are common throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. There is a shield impressed on the face without a raised rim. Dimensions: 34.26mm in diameter, 6.72mm thick, 46.6g
Created on: Monday 31st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Wyresdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4C0671
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is oval in plan. In the centre of the object is a circular perforation with an internal diameter of 8mm. There is no visible decoration on either face. Each surface is worn and uneven probably due to movement within the plough soil. The object has a light creamy brown patina. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the Medieval and Post-Medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. Examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the P…
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0A756E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or spindle whorl of post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan. In the centre of the object is a central uneven perforation. There is no visible decoration on either face. Each surface is heavily abraded probably due to movement within the plough soil. The spindle whorl has a light brown patina. Lead weights of this form were commonly used throughout the medieval and post-medieval period and are therefore difficult to date accurately. Examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the post-medieval perio…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-88ED73
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy possible spindle whorl or weight of medieval to post-medieval date. The object lozenge shaped in plan with a raised bi-conical circular centre. The object has a central circular perforation which measures 9mm in diameter. Each face has worn decoration, possibly lines which radiate out from the central perforation. The object is uneven. Due to its outer lozenge shape the object would not have functioned particularly well as a spindle whorl and therefore a line weight may be more likely. Dimensions: 28mm in length, 27mm in width, 11mm thick, 16.45g
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 4th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-258C67
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of post-medieval date, (c. AD1600-1800). The weight is roughly conical widening towards one end. At the top (narrow end) of the object is a central hole which measures 5.5mm in diameter and runs vertically through the centre of the object. The weithg is undecorated and has a light cream patina. Dimensions: 37mm in height, 30mm in diameter (at base), 144.55g.
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-517DC3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of indistinguishable date. It is possible, given the patina and condition of the surface, the the weight is medieval to post-medieval in date. It is conical in profile and circular in plan, with one end tapering to a point and bearing evidence of some breakage which could suggest that there was once an attachment loop present. The underside is flat with the edges being very slightly raised. The weight has a light greyish brown patina with some striations of the surface, likely to have been caused by scratching or trampling post depositionally. Dimensions: Wei…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1ECEDB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy trade weight from a stacking set dating to the period c.AD 1727-1820. It is a dished weight, flat and circular in form with a prominent and raised outer rim on the upper face. Stamped into the face is a probable crowned G, for George II (1727-1760) or George III (1760-1820). Overlying the crowned G is an engraved long cross. Also stamped into the face is a sword (for St Paul's and the City of London). When made the mass may have been refined through filing; numerous diagonal fine marks are visible on the lower surface. A similar trade weight has been…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-64750A
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy tool, possibly a wedge or punch, of unknown date, possibly Roman or Medieval. The artefact is formed from a sub-rectangular bar, one end has been hammered to form a wedge, and this part is distorted. The worked edge has not been sharpened. There is no decoration present. The worked edge measures 15mm in width and is 4mm thick. The opposite end is rectangular in cross-section and is worn. It measures 11mm in width and is 7.5mm thick. The bar is a mid-green patina which is corroded in places. Due to the functional nature of the tool it's form has changed little ov…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrightington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-64FDF1
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze waste of uncertain date. It is irregular in plan and oval in cross-section. The object has a dark green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arkholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BB1037
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of gold, dished and decorated on the outside of the curve, possibly broken from some kind of vessel. The decoration appears to be a plant design, of probable late medieval date. The inner side is undecorated. The exact character of the object is uncertain. There is no reason to doubt that this object meets the 10% threshold required by the Treasure Act, or that it is more than 300 years old. As such it therefore qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the Act.
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-123976
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vessel fragment, probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The fragment is a rim-sherd. It is V-shaped in plan and slightly curved in profile. The rim steps outwards slightly and is D-shaped in cross-section. The outer surface has a dark green patina, some of which has broken away. The internal surface is covered with regular horizontal grooves and has a dark green patina. There is a large diagonal groove on the internal face, which is likely to be plough damage.
Created on: Monday 15th November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FC6B5A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy vessel foot dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period. The object is from a cooking vessel and has been broken across the leg. The object is L-shaped in profile. The underside of the foot is slightly concave in the centre and is damaged at the heal. The leg rises above the foot where it terminates with an ancient break. Three prominent ribs run along the centre of the leg to the front. The object has a mid-green patina and is worn. Cast cooking vessels seem to have come into use in the second half of the 13th century and to have continued at least unt…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sawley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2BE61E
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy fragment: possibly a dish support from a late medieval/early post-medieval chafing dish. The object tapers to a point at one end. It has a trapezoidal cross-section and appears to have been broken away from another element at the wider end. Lewis (1973, p63-4) describes the type of vessel which he calls type B: "These vessels are cast in one piece and finished on the lathe. The only decorative features are single or double incised girth lines. Bowl and pedestal are about the same depth. The bowl has sloping sides above the carination, and the rim flares out to f…
Created on: Thursday 18th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ormskirk', grid reference and parish protected.