Record ID: HESH-A38541
Object type: BRASS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete brass possible inlay of later Medieval date, circa (1250-1500). The object is irregular in plan and broadly sub rectangular in profile.The front face appears to depict a monkey in profile with its front paws raised to an open mouth and the hind legs in a crouched position. Depicted behind the monkey are a series of irregular linear features that could represent decoration or possibly this area has been keyed for a glass or enamel inlay. The back face isundecorated. The brass has an even dark brown patina.Dr John Cherry, former Keeper of the Department of Medieval and Lat…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th February 2015
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Record ID: HESH-4FD50B
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval spur buckle dating to circa (AD 1200-1500). The buckle frame is of trefoil form, below the frame the integral plate has two rounded knops on each edge, the plate then extends in to a narrow form that is triangular in plan. The upper part of the plate nearest to the buckle has a circular piercing that has the remains of the pin intact. Below this is a further circular piercing. The plate narrows to a broken terminal where it probably was originally pierced for a rivet. Extending from the opposing edge of the buckle the frame has a long hook that has been…
Created on: Friday 6th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2015
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Record ID: HESH-4FCD24
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy spindle whorl. In plan it is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 6.8mm diameter. Both faces of the spindle whorl appear undecorated, however any original decoration may have been lost due to corrosion in the plough soil. The surface of the spindle whorl is cream in colour. It is difficult to date lead spindle whorls without supporting archaeological context. The whorl measures 27.1mm diameter, is 9.5mm thick and weighs 27.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 6th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2016
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Record ID: HESH-4FCB15
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (1 - 1650 AD), most probably later medieval (1150-1600 AD). The spindle whorl is broadly circular in plan and bi-convex in cross section. The central hole is circular and has been cast / set off centre; it has an internal diameter of 6.9mm. The hole has been drilled from both sides, resulting in an hour glass shape. Both faces are similar having a slight rim around the central hole and a thick rim around the external edge. The cast design on the front face comprises eight 'v' shapes formed from raised lin…
Created on: Friday 6th February 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th February 2015
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