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-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-7E4CC7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A section of what is probably a knee or trumpet type early Roman brooch. The head is circular and behind it are the remains of the fixing plate for the spring. This is a raised rectangular section which fills the full diameter of the head and would have extended perhaps 3mm or 4mm upright. The remains of this have a worn curve in the centre which would have formed a fixing hole when complete. From the front of this head a circular section piece extends which has a central rib down the length of it. This curves at approximately 75 degrees, sloping down from the head, then vert…
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Carnforth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-02328D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy and enamel lozengeiform brooch of the Roman period, 1st to 2nd centuries AD. It is diamond shaped, with the longer axis being horizontal. In the centre is a number of cells which form first another rhomboid, which is inlaid with blue enamel (intact) and inside this are four smaller diameter circles. The outer circles are inlaid with white enamel, which survives, the inner circles do not have enamel in them, and may alternatively have contained gem stones, it is not possible to confirm this. The outer frame is again a lozenge shaped, div…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nether Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DAAD22
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Roman period copper alloy keyhole or fantail brooch, as Hattatt Figure 168. The decorative feature is a circle, divided into quarters with two diagonal lines. Opposing quarters are filled with enamel in yellow and red. Attached to this are the corroded remains of a foot or other feature, with ribs running horizontally across this. On the back is part of the catch mechanism. It has some similarities with the more complete artefact CORN-FF6820, or NMS-018A86 Dimensions: 22mm high and 11.5mm wide, 4mm thickness, it weighs 4.08g
Created on: Monday 4th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cantsfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B683C6
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Trumpet brooch of Group A type (Bayley and Butcher 2004, fig. 73), which dates AD 75-150.  Oval plate at top of which some is missing on one side. From this the trumpet curves into a design of leaves above and below a line like a column, then narrows to a foot which is a short tube with lines at top and bottom. Spring still present and is held behind the plate by a circular aperture.  The pin is lost. as is the back plate. Long foot is slightly bent to one side. The brooch has a brown patina. Dimensions: It is 57mm long and 17mm&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-B682F9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Trumpet brooch of Group A type (Bayley and Butcher 2004, fig. 73), which dates AD 75-150.  It has an oval plate at top. From this the trumpet curves with three, raised, concentric circles around it, then narrows to a foot which is a short tube with lines at top and bottom. The spring still present and is held behind the plate by a circular aperture. The pin is lost as is the actual catch for it, although the catch plate survives.The brooch has a brown patina. Dimensions: 58mm long and 17 wide across the to, 28mm deep and it weighs 17.53g
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bolton le Sands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E8DCDA
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Dolphin type Roman brooch. The bow and the head survives, although any decoration is not apparant because of the condition of the object. The catch plate and pin are missing. Dimensions: 23.5 long and 18mm wide, it weighs 4.91g
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-574ED9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Dolphin type Roman period brooch with hinge mechanism. The brooch is made of copper alloy. Both sides of the arms are present, as is most of the bow, although the pin and catchplate are missing. It is very degraded and any traces of pattern are obliterated. Dimensions: It is 40mm long and 25mm wide, 28mm deep and weighs 28.5g
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Yealand Redmayne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F0DF1B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dragonesque brooch of the early Roman period complete apart from the pin and well preserved. It is moulded as one piece in copper alloy, an extended S shape which is formed of two symmetrical arms. Bars form the terminals and in the centre each arm widens slightly and is joined by a central section slightly thinner in diameter. From this centre are two curved features, one one each arm, extending part of the way along the arm. The bars and this central section are decorated with a beaded effect, with a linear edge either side of this. The rear is flat and hollow in the…
Created on: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Kirkby Lonsdale', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF87E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment, folded and distorted. The top part of it has parallel lines running over a curved section, in a manner which resembles a Roman bow brooch, of Hod Hill type. The point where this is folded into the body of the piece can be seen on one side, on the reverse this join is not apparent and the curved section has thus been formed as part of the body. The lower part of it has no real form and no decoration, but has small, circular plate on one side which is riveted to the piece with a copper alloy rivet - this can be seen on the reverse. This suggests that it…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DF460B
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy P shaped brooch of the Roman period. The mechanism is held in a half-tube which is ridged around the circumference. In the rear the springs for this would have been located, they are now very corroded. From the front of this are two prongs, curving outwards and in again in an arc - or bow. They have a triangular section, the sharp point being outward. The two prongs come together slightly and join into a single arm of a similar section, with a collar between. It is quite degraded and no longer has any signs of surface treatment. Such brooches are se…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mitton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-7C2C7A
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probable fragment of a Roman brooch. The main curve is broad, the thinner end has mounded in features of circular decoration. It is broken and worn so it is dfficult to discern any details but the remaining form is suggestive of a dolphin type, maybe of Polden Hill variant (Hattatt Figure157 and 160) with a heavy head arising form the spring bar, thinning towards the end with the hook. Dimensions: 42mm long and weighs 16.32g
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dalston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FDFBB9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy brooch. It is comprised of two distinctive elements. A traingular section forms the largest part, and in a square moulded in recess are cells formed by three dimaond shapes. A series of horizontal ribs then finishes the bottom of this across the narrow section. There is then a diamond shaped section at the bottom, point downwards, with a circular cell in the centre of this. It is likey that these cells would have contained enamel. The larger triangular section is flat and has a central vertical rib moulded in on the reverse, the diamond shape…
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Appleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FDFA34
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a brooch, possibly a Roman T shaped example. The is a copper alloy piece which is triangular both in secton and in plan. On the widest part there are the remains of two lugs or other fitment, represented as short stubs. Through the widest sides at the bottoem are drilled two holes, and a shaft is inserted into these. Behind the centre of this the main body is hollow, and a pin is fitted here around the shaft. The whole has an even brown patina, no decoration is apparant Dimensions: 9mm wide and 25mm long including the pin. It weighs 1.76g
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Appleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FDD24E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A section of a possible penannular brooch. It is of copper alloy and has a design of groups of parallel lines which form triangles moulded into it. These are bordered by circular lines running around the border at the inside and outside. It has been gilded at some point, traces remain within these lines. Dimensions: It is 31mm wide and 1.5mm thick, it weighs 2.16g
Created on: Tuesday 25th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Appleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-06EB85
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual copper alloy brooch which has been modified with the addition of a silver collar. The shape of the original head of the brooch is obscured by the silver collar but is probably square with a rounded knop on top. From a raised, horizontal style line under this the main body of the brooch extends, widening in a narrow fan shape. There is a suggestion of fine decoration on the fan, perhaps a gilded pattern or even cells which may have contained enamelling. Sally Worrell comments that the decoration also shows signs of a foliate motif, as seen on Mackreth 2011, trumpet deriv…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wigton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-724327
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver annular brooch. The brooch is circular although the frame is now distorted into a sub-oval shape.It is formed of silver wire wrapped around a central silver wire frame, in very detailed and elaborate form which creates a box shaped profile. Some three quarters of this wrapped wire decoration remains, the rest of the frame consists only of the central wire. The pin is intact although no longer closes because of the distortion to the brooch, is it an elongated triangular shape and is attached by wrapping around the frame: at this point the frame is not…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hoff', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-DC9602
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gilded copper alloy brooch or possibly a mount. A sub square centre section with four knops projecting from each of the corners via a short triangular stem. The central cast design is set in a circular dished depression, and consists of a many petalled (ten) flower with a futher flower motif in the centre of this, set above the larger flower. The raised border of the dished area is decorated with small pellets. The design is reminiscent of a Tudor rose. There is no apparant decoration on the knops. The whole has been gilded, of which much remains. There is an iron mount survivin…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sawtry', grid reference and parish protected.