Record ID: LVPL-0624AD
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A stone bead of uncertain date. The object is circular in plan with a large central perforation. The internal diameter of the perforation measures 6.84mm. Each face is undecorated. The object has a smooth dark green patina and is scratched in several places probably due to the workings of the plough. Birgitta Hoffmann states: The bead is probably Iron Age. The inclusion of blue beads in Iron Age necklaces is well known, but in some cases blue stones are used. Typical for the Iron Age, rather than later periods is the comparatively large diameter of the perforation, which can be fou…
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrow', grid reference and parish protected.