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Unique ID: LVPL1711
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Cast copper alloy equal-armed pectoral cross pendant 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
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 750
Date to: Circa AD 850
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 34 mm
Width: 34 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd September 2000
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Gold
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: CHESHIRE FADDILEY
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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