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PECTORAL
Unique ID: LVPL1711
Object type certainty: Certain
Cast copper alloy equal armed cross decorated on the back with a tendrilled scroll pattern. Gold plaques attached to each of the arms (except one missing) with imitation filigree. Central disc may also have been decorated.
Notes:
Examined at BM by Dr Leslie Webster, British Museum. Acquired by Nantwich Museum.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Nantwich Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Chronology
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 750
Date to: Circa AD 850
Dimensions and weight
Length: 34 mm
Width: 34 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Secondary material: Gold [scope notes| view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Spatial data
Region: North West
County: Cheshire
District: Crewe And Nantwich
To be known as: CHESHIRE FADDILEY
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd September 2000
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Nick Herepath
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Created:
Thursday 15th February 2001
Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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