Record ID: LANCUM-D13DBC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze nummus of Constantine I Obverse: Bust right, laureate, cuirassed. Legend IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG Reverse: Mars advancing right, helmeted, nude but chlamys over shoulders and floating behind, holding transverse spear with right hand and shield on left arm; S and R in field either side of figure. Mint in exeurge, PTR, Trier. Legend: MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI.  Dimater: it is 26mm diameter. 
Created on: Monday 15th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Conyers', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93817E
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, copper alloy model of a quadruped with a long tail, possibly a lioness, leopard or similar. It is missing most of its very thin legs. The body is curled around, the head being inside this curl, facing semi-sideways, with a posisble short mane marked on the back. The waist is narrow and the haunches are well defined. The long tail with a tail tuft is curled over its back, and back on itself. There are various marks and sections on the body which seem deliberate rather than from damage, and these may have been cells for enamel. The eyes too are alos deep and these ma also h…
Created on: Friday 12th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigglesworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6A44EA
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy terret ring. It is oval in shape with a sub-square drop ring attached. The ring is teardrop shaped in section with a ridge along the external diameter. It is of Lewis type 19, a continental influenced or imported terret of drop bar type. Similar examples on the database include ESS-CEA70D and LIN-159D68. They are dated to the early - mid Roman period. Dimensions: It is 38mm long and 35mm wide, it is 9mm thick and weighs 24.86g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-6A3931
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy brooch of headstud type. The bow has a moulded stud on the curve at the top. The short wings extend either side of the head, and above these the plate on which the missing spring and pin would have mounted is present, decorated with three horizontal lines. The bow ends with a circular foot. The catch plate is present but incomplete. The cylindrical mount for the spring is still on the reverse but is incomplete. It has an even bronze coloured patina with no corrosion, which is attributable to it having been found in sand. Parallels for…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Heysham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-51A180
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman Prestatyn type brooch. The bow is wider at the top, narrowing to a rounded tip. It is divided into two vertical cells with a cast in line, these may have been enamelled. Behind the lower half of the bow there are two extentions wider than the brooch but less deep. The bow is slightly hollow. The tip of the bow is has a knop on it which has a horizontal line with two vertical lines crossing it. The arms are circular in section with wider, closed bands at the end. The bands are not flat but have a teardrop shaped mouded section around a dot. At the back the…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-4F3F31
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Denarius of Trajan, AD 103-111 Obverse: Laurate bust right draped Legend - IMP TRIAINO AVG GER DAC P M TR COS V P P Reverse: Dacia seated right in mourning, on curved shield, sword below Legend - SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Diameter 18mm approximately Thanks to the finder for the photograph and identification
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near West Bradford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FC8596
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight. It is flat on both faces, with rounded edges, D shaped in section. There is no apparent decoration. The central perforation is approximately 10mm in diameter. A number of similar examples have been recorded by the Berkshire FLO, one of which is BERK-4D6A2C. These are difficult to date without other evidence, and are considered by some to be Roman when in this form, this artefact is from an area of known Roman activity Dimensions: It is 28mm in diameter and 7mm thick, the central hole is 10mm diameter and it weighs 29.28g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crosby Garrett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-AB512C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An enamelled copper alloy plate brooch. It is circular, a raised border on the outer circumference and approximately halfway along the diameter forms a section, inside which cells for enamel are formed by alternate high and low sections. On the raised parts there are traces of a blue enamel. The central section of the brooch would have been divided into six triangular sections, like wheel spokes, which would have also have been enamelled. Three of these remain. In the centre is a raised boss which would have been a prominent feature, but is now missing. The reverse is fl…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Aldborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-191F29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily clipped silver Roman siliqua of the House of Theodosius, dating to the period c.AD 378-388 (Reece period 20). Obverse: […], Diademed, (draped and cuirassed?) bust right. Reverse: [VIRTVS ROMANORVM], Roma seated facing on throne holding globe and sceptre. Unclear mint: []//[] Dimensions: 11.5mm diameter Many thanks to Dr. Andrew Brown for his identification of this coin
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EFFFBD
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable scoop for cosmetic or toilet use. The material is uncertain but is probably lead alloy. It is formed of a short remnant of the shaft, which is triangular in section, the back being flat and the front having a ridge down the centre. It terminates in a wider, flattened circular section which is half the thickness of the shaft, and would scoop a small amount of power or similar. Like SWYOR-BFF380, there is not enough diagnostic material remaining to date but it may be Roman in period. Dimensions: It is 30mm long and the scoop is 8.5mm wide, it weighs 4.19g
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Scotforth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-61D13D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
roman? 3.00 16 dia and 2 thick
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: LANCUM-61CE2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
roman? 7.12 20 dia and 3 thick
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: LANCUM-61BDDC
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 2 Crucifix? 53 x 34 x7 dia1.04g 19.95g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: LANCUM-61A96C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bag 3 16mm dia1.04g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LANCUM-346983
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman silver denarius of Nero Obverse: Bust right, bare head, legend NERO CAESAR AVG IMP (?) Reverse: Oak leaf wreath EX.SC in centre, legend illegible
Created on: Monday 19th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Tunstall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DFEA18
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy door knob type spear butt of the Roman or early Medieval period, circa 200-300 AD or 500 to 600AD. The object comprises a hollow shaft, tapering outwards slightly at the open end, with two concentric grooves around the neck. This then expands where it joins the 'door knob' terminal, at which point there is a moulded groove around the neck. The terminal is bulbous and also hollow and it has a rounded base. The metal is pitted and mottled with a green patina. An example near identical in appearance on the database is&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Casterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2806EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver denarius of Faustina II struck under Antoninus Pius and dating to the period AD 147 to 161 (Reece period 7). CONCORDIA reverse type depicting Concordia seated left resting on cornucopiae.  Dimensions: 18mm diameter, it weighs 2.46g
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-223D66
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of Diocletian. Obverse, bust right laurel wreath(?) IMP DIOCLETIANVS PA__. Reverse type GENIO POPVLI ROMANI with S F//[]ITR mintmark in exergue for Trier (AD 302-303). The coin has a dark brown patina in the background, mid copper green on the highlights. Die axis 6 o'clock Dimensions:  Diameter 27mm, weight 6.65g. Thanks to Andrew Brown and Eleanor Ghey for help with identification                             
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-223CAD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy nummus of House of Constantine - Constantine II, Constantius II, or Constans. c. AD 335-341. Both sides of the coin have an even dark brown patina Obverse, bust right, laurel wreath DN FL CON __________ Reverse, two soldiers standing either side of a standard.  Dimensions: Diameter 16mm, weight 1.27g.             Die axis 5 o'clock
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-223B2B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman copper alloy as, probably 2nd century Antonine period. The obverse has a raised area where the bust would have been cast, and the reverse a possible column or figure standing in the centre, but no evidential details are discernible. The coin has an uneven brown/orange patina, with some copper green 'spots' Dimensions: 22mm diameter, 4.38g Thanks to Andrew Brown and Eleanor Ghey for their help with identification
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Colby', grid reference and parish protected.