Record ID: WREX-7EA81F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete silver penny of Edward I, class 9b1, with uncertain star and Ns dating to mid 1300.  Mint of Bristol. Obverse has crowned bust facing with the legend reading ED[…..] hYB.   Reverse has long cross pattée, with three pellets in each quarter, dividing the legend […]/[…]/STO/ LI[…]. Measurements:  Diameter: 17.0mm; thickness: 0.8mm; weight: 0.99g; die axis: 5
Created on: Friday 5th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton-cum-Peel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-4340D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver voided short cross penny of Henry II, class 1c, dating c. 1185-1189AD. Mint of London. Obverse has crowned bust facing, sceptre left.  The legend reads [hENR]ICVS . REX  There is  pellet in legend between S and R. Reverse has a voided short cross with four pellets in each quarter.  The legend reads GEFR[EI ON LV]ND Measurements: Diameter; 16.8mm; thickness: 0.5mm; weight: 0.83g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-4240BF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A silver continental Iron Age denarius of Konterbia Karbika (Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain), dating to the period c.150-115 BC. Mint of Konterbia Karbika. Obv.: A male head with beaded necklace right, hair in three levels, the legend (Iberian for 'karbika') behind head Rev.: A Horseman with spear, right, the legend (Iberian for 'konterbia') below line Cf. Moneda Iberica (MIB) 135/01c; See the Moneda Iberica online catalogue here:  https://monedaiberica.org/v3/mint/144?lang=lg-eng with the closest parallel being Type 135/01c: htt…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-864508
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy swivelling fob seal with a rotating double sided seal matrix of Post-Medieval date, c. 1700-1800AD. Only part of the decorative frame survives.  This is flat and would have extended into an openwork handle. Traces of the scrollwork decoration can still be seen.  The arch of the frame extends around an oval seal matrix.  A rod passes through the centre of the seal matrix to swivel so that both faces could be used. The matrix itself is oval in plan, rectangular in section and double-sided. Both the front and rear faces of the seal matrix are de…
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-228B54
Object type: CANDLE SNUFFER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy post-medieval candle snuffer or wick trimmer, missing most of its handles, dating AD c.1650-1780. The surviving elements consists of two plates connected by a hinge mechanism. The hinge is covered by a domed plate.  Projecting from one of plates is an open box.  From the other is a flat plate.  The handles are broken and missing. The objects had a dark green patina. Measurements: Length: 58.2mm; width: 20.3mm; thickness: 12.2mm; weight: 21.9g For similar objects on the database see DENO-132DFB and HAMP-917D56.
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-2272DC
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Circular lead weight dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1600-1700 AD). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. One face is stamped with the incuse Roman numeral IIII, the other face is undecorated. The object has a white/grey patina. Measurements: Diameter: 41.0mm; thickness: 7.8mm; weight: 100.4g (c. 4oz)
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Littleton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-6A54A5
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy, gilt object, Possibly a strap fitting, chatelaine, or book clasp, dating c1550 – 1700AD. The object is sub- rectangular in plan and made up of two sections which are hinged in the middle. The first half consists of a folded piece of copper alloy which contains an iron rivet at the pointed end. The front of this section, which is 34mm long and 6.0mm wide, shows signs of a foliate design in relief. It is gilded on both front and back. The second section is 30.5mm long. It is gilded on both sides but does not appear to be decorated. It has a rectangu…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-69F582
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to post-Medieval copper-alloy purse bar c. 1450-1550 AD), Williams Class J.  One of the arms is broken and missing (worn break), as is the loop, the shaft of which would have passed through the hole in the central block.  The remaining arm has a twisted and grooved terminal.  The central block has traces of radiating groves visible.   Half of a copper-alloy purse bar of Williams's Class J. Measurements: Total surviving length:65.9mm; block height: 10.7mm; block width: 16.9mm; bar diameter: 4.3mm; terminal diameter: 10.1mm; weight:…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churton by Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-E48325
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Polden Hill brooch, of Roman dating (c80-120AD). The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers down towards the foot, forming the bow.  The wings on either side of the head are semi-circular in section.  The spring and axis bar are missing, leaving a concave space behind the wings.  The bow is D shaped in section and broken around the mid point.  The foot, catchplate and pin are missing.  The brooch is decorated with two parallel moulded groves running down the length of the surviving bow.  The brooch has a dark green…
Created on: Friday 12th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BDBBB8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy brooch of Roman date (c80 -120AD) most likely a Colchester-derivative, Polden Hill type. Flanking the head are short wings that hold the spring mechanism. At the rear of the head is a concave slot that holds part of the pin, which has traces of decoration. The bow tapers towards the foot which is now missing. The catchplate spring and most of the pin are also missing. The brooch has a well-developed mottled green and brown coloured patina. Measurements: Length: 25.8mm; width: 17mm; thickness: 5.8mm; weight: 5.85g
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BDA5FF
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy bow brooch of the Wirral type dating to the Roman period (100-200AD) The object is a hinged example. The head is stepped as is typical of this type. Only the base of the headloop survives. The upper bow is worn but is likely to have been decorated with three vertical panels for enamelled cells. There appears to be traces of possible orange enamel at the top of the left-hand panel. Below the panels is a raised rounded knop. The bow tapers to a break. The foot, pin and catchplate are missing. The object has patches of corrosion but where the original…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-BD8ED1
Object type: PURSE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, probably a late medieval or early post-medeival purse bar fragment  (c. 1400-1600AD). The object has a rounded, globular head (6.7mm diameter). There is evidence of incised decoration on the head. The base of the head tapers into a shaft which is square in cross section. This initially has a width of 4.5mm, tapering to 3.6mm. The shaft is decorated with an incised cross hatch pattern for a length of 8.1 mm before narrowing to a constriction, then flaring out again.  Measurements: Length: 31.1mm; width of pin: 4.5mm; diameter of he…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-02A621
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius I (AD 293-306), dating to the period c.AD 302-303 (Reece Period 15) Obverse: CONSTANTIVS NOB C, Laureate and cuirassed bust right Reverse: GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI, Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Trier: S F//ITR RIC VI, p. 197, no. 539a. Measurements: Diameter: 27.6mm; weight:  8.78g;  Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Churton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-53E2DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver groat of Mary, 1553-1554AD (North 1991, No. 1960) Obverse is worn with the crowned bust of the queen facing left the legend reads MARIA D G AN[G F]RA Z hIB REGINA.  Reverse has a long cross fourchée over the royal shield.  The legend reads VERITAS T[E]MPORIS FILIA. There is a pomegranate privy mark after VERITAS. Measurements: diameter: 23.5mm; weight: 1.64g Dia axis: 5
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tiverton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-C9525D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object – possibly a weight, or token - of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date, c. 1350-1550 AD. The object is broadly oval in plan.  Both sides of the object have relief decoration.  On one side is what appears to be a dagger, on the other remains of a possible shield.  Measurements: Length: 19.06mm; width: 16.93mm; thickness: 6.27mm; weight: 10.04g
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunham on the Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5EE9D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2022 T543 Description: A silver seal matrix dating to the Post-Medieval period, c1600-1700AD (see image below). The extends to a hexagonal (6-sided) handle terminating in a circular attachment loop, with a narrow collar beneath and a small knop above. The seal has an oval die, engraved with a dove holding a laurel wreath in its beak, facing right (left when impressed), all within an oval border.  There are no other marks or legends visible. Dimensions: height: 21.1mm; width at base: 13.6mm; length at base: 14.9mm; diameter of pedestal: 2.6mm. Suspension loop: …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Delamere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-5D6954
Object type: RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy ring in the form of a snake, of possible Roman date. The ring has been made from a single strip of metal which has been wound to form the finished object, with the head overlapping the tail. The flat-sectioned ring flares from the tail to the head, and then tapers again to form the front of the face. The surfaces are corroded and pitted. See NARC-546DCC, LIN-EFCF67 and BH-890B3C on the database for similar examples. Diameter: (external) 19.4mm; (internal) 13.6mm; width of hoop: 5mm flaring to 10.3mm; thickness of hoop: 2.3mm; weight: 5.75g
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-59370A
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a medieval copper alloy zoomorphic binding strip, or mount, possibly from a box or casket, dating c. 1200-1400AD. The object is rectangular in plan and broadly D shaped in section. The strip is decorated with two moulded, stylised animal heads (one facing left, the other facing right). There is one complete rivet hole towards the centre of the object and traces of two further rivet holes. one at each of the two broken ends. The rivet hole at the right-hand end is broken through on the snout of the animal. The one on the left is broken through the main bar. The back…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere Port', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-7B8788
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unidentified copper alloy object of probable Roman British date, late 1st to 2nd century AD. The object appears to be incomplete and is a pointed oval shape. The front of the object is decorated with a series of lenticular and crescentric trefoils with cells for coloured enamel or glass. Traces of dark colbolt blue, pale blue and opaque red survive. The reverse is slightly concave but has been roughly smoothed. There is no obvious means of attachment on the reverse. Dimensions: length: 60.14mm; width: 25.15mm; thickness: 3.57mm; weight: 15.61g
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-D64DD7
Object type: FLINTLOCK PISTOL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete iron firing mechanism, complete with flint, most likely from a flintlock pistol of post medieval date (AD1600-1800). The fragment comprises the cock and the jaws for the flint. The flint is intact and is a dark grey colour measuring 27.8 x 24.7mm, with a maximum thickness of 6.8mm, it is held in position between the upper and lower jaw. The adjustable locking screw is heavily corroded. The flint would have originally been wrapped in a piece of leather in order to facilitate grip between the jaws, but this does not appear to have survived. The iron is corroded and fl…
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Willaston and Thornton', grid reference and parish protected.