Record ID: LVPL-8C0DC2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy dolphin brooch probably Roman (see Hattat's Visual Guide Fig 157 - 160 for similar). The one wing which remains is tubular, but semi-circular in cross-section with a ridge at the end. The second wing has been lost. The head of the brooch rises up to form a typical dolphin profile, and then tapers down forming the bow. The bow has broken at the bottom. The head is relatively bulky (see also Mackreth Plates 46 - 48 for similar). The decoration starts with two indented lines which form a V-shape on the head, joining to form a single line running down along the length of th…
Created on: Monday 23rd September 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-942D3C
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete lead alloy salt pan of Roman date. The object consists of two halves of a salt pan of flattened lead alloy each of which are rectangular in plan with a folded rectangular rim along two edges. The remaining two edges on each half appear to have been cut in what appears to be a deliberate way. One half of the object (fragment 1) is marked with three circles in a triangular formation next to the numerals XXX. These are likely to be a measure of capacity. The other half (fragment 2) has been stamped with a possible name reading (OCCOTHOM) written with wha…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brereton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-420B0B
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy pendant of uncertain date. The object is oval in plan and the upper surface is decorated with ten punched ring-and-dot motifs. Each motif has a central raised dot (or pellet) surrounded by a raised ring within a circular depression. At the top of the object is a small rectangular perforation though which the object may have been suspended. However it may also be a punch mark or a nail hole. The perforation measures 3mm in width and is 1mm thick allowing only a small attachment such as a leather thong to pass though. It may be a deliberate hole for attachment but c…
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Checkley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-412AC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Postumius At(?), dating to the period c.74 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Bust of Diana draped right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse: C.POSTVMI/AT in exergue, A hound running right. Mint of Rome. As RRC (Crawford), p. 407, no. 394/1a.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury cum Quoisley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9E1FD8
Object type: BUTTON AND LOOP FASTENER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy late Iron Age to early Roman button and loop fastener, dating from c.AD 1-200, Wild Class 3. The fastener is sub-triangular in plan with one end terminating in a rounded point while the opposite end is straight. In the centre of the object is a circular boss surrounded by a raised cordon. Either side of the central boss is a sub oval, or 'tear shaped' perforation. A small fragment of blue enamel is visible on the rectangular end of the body of the object. The back of the head is flat, and the loop or shank projects outwards and upwards, appearing to…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2017
Last updated: Sunday 17th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C39AFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A plated contemporary copy of a silver Roman denarius of Titus (AD 79-81) under Vespasian, dating to the period AD 72-73 (Reece period 4). NEP [RED] reverse type depicting Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre. c.f RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 83, no. 366 for the prototype.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9CBA41
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount dating to the Roman period, probably in the form of Medusa. The object is oval in plan, convex to the front and concave to the rear. The front of the object is worn with worn lentoid eyes and a flattened nose. The mouth has been damaged and worn and is no longer visible. The hair is designed to represent the snakes which made up Medusa's hair. The face of the object has a dark olive green patina while the reverse has a smooth pea green patina. Dimensions: 35mm in length, 35mm in width, 10mm thick, 27.7g. There is a particular myth in which Medusa was origina…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Batherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-80B2F2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2017 T524: Description: An incomplete Roman silver-gilt bow brooch of Polden Hill type. The surviving part comprises the wings and upper part of the bow, with housing for the spring (now missing). A moulded rib down the centre of the back of the head ends in a terminal knob on the upper part of the bow (cf Hattatt 2000, no. 357) shortly before the break, at which point a ridge on the underside of the bow is beginning to expand to form a catch-plate. There is a circular recess in the centre of the spring housing and a stub of a rearward hook above this. The wings (c…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hunterson', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EF9E4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 350-351 (Reece period 18). FELICITAS [REI PVBLICE] reverse type depicting the Emperor in military dress standing left holding Victory in a globe and standard. Mint of Arles. As RIC VIII, p. 213, no. 137.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EEFF6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 321-324 (Reece period 16). IOVI CONSERVATORI reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre, holding Victory on a globe, to left an eagle, to right a captive. Uncertain eastern mint.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8DBE40
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a dupondius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to the period AD 64-68 (Reece period 3). Reverse type is illegible. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Legh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A56A54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a lead alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date. The fragment is D-shaped in cross-section. Only the centre of the bow survives which is decorated with a petalled oval waste moulding (acanthus button). The moulding has four petals above and below the central horizontal ridge. Above and below the waste moulding are three horizontal moulded ridges. The upper bow extends 16mm above the centre of the moulding while the leg of the brooch also descends 16mm below the moulding. On the rear of the leg, a central ridge runs down from the horizontal moulded ridges, this is probably t…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pickmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F10A32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill, hinged brooch dating to the 1st century AD. The brooch is a hinged example with tubular wings with end caps. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object, terminating with a rounded knop at the foot. The upper bow is decorated with central vertical decoration which is obscured due to corrosion and pitting. The end of each wing is decorated with ropework within a raised ridge panel. The central decoration may mirror this. At the rear of the object the axis bar is contained withi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Sunday 15th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F06B09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), dating to the period AD 188-189 (Reece period 9). SECVRIT ORB P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII S C, COS V P P (in exergue) reverse type depicting Securitas draped seated left on throne, holding globe in right hand, left hand at side. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 820, no. 630; RIC III, p. 427, no. 529.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C2E6D3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine. Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Reece period 18. In exergue: [..]C*. AD 348-353. Obverse: worn with adhering corrosion obscuring the details.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-320A07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type possibly depicting Spes walking left holding skirt? Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'smallwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D9A359
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax seated right holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) p. 95, no. 26.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-155E19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch dating to the Roman period. The bow is comma-shaped in profile, D-shaped in section, and tapers to a rounded foot. The wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. The brooch is undecorated. To the rear of the object the spring, pin and catchplate are missing. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 27mm in length, 19mm in width, 7.4g.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0D3E1C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver republian denarius of the moneyer L. Flaminius Cilo, struck in Rome between 109-108BC. The obverse depicts the helmeted goddess 'Roma', and includes a small 'x' beneath her chin, signifying that the coin was a relatively early form of the denarius coinage, as it is known that at this time (3-2nd century BC), the value equivalent of a denarius was about 10 asses, and so was stamped to represent this. The reverse shows the winged godess victory in biga (two horse chariot), a design that came into circulation in the early 2nd century BC. David Sear notes that the design of Ro…
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baddiley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1624E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch of trumpet Pannonian type dating from the 2nd to early 3rd century. The object has an expanded trumpet like head from which the bow extends downwards tapering in width. In the centre of the bow is a stepped central moulding consisting of horizontal parallel ridges which widen in width towards the lower ridge. The foot of the brooch curves forwards at the base of the bow and is decorated with two horizontal ridged mouldings. A short incomplete catchplate extends from the back of the brooch and measures 5mm in length. The rear of the head of the bro…
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bollington', grid reference and parish protected.