Record ID: LVPL-5A4C1F
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman brooch of Colchester derivative, Polden Hill type. The stem swells from an egg shaped knop at the distal end to a classic dolphin-back, marked at its zenith with a small convex oval stud. Four converging tracks of sunken beading, two of which circle the inside of the bar, proceed from the zenith down to curl around and under. the right side of the bars now broken. iron oxide staining inside the hinge point may indicate the remains of the bar are still present within the hinge. width across head excluding bar:- 12mm thinnest width of stem:- 4 mm
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Legh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5A08CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman silver denarius, now worn but probably of the first or second century. A portrait outline and the remains of a legend are clearly visible on the obverse, and a standing figure is present on the reverse. Obverse:- Head of emperor or empress facing right, legend [...] around. Reverse:- Standing figure facing left. Legend '[...]' around.
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Legh', grid reference and parish protected.