Record ID: LVPL-AFCF94
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy bar mount of medieval date, c.AD 1250 – 1350. The mount is rectangular and is decorated on the front surface with relief decoration including a vertical line to each long edge. At either side of the line are curves and wave decoration. In the recessed areas, there is evidence of gilding. On the reverse, both rivets are in tact but slightly bent, spaced 13.15mm apart. There is no decoration on this side. The plate is 31.56mm long, 8.55mm wide, 1.83mm thick. The rivets measure 5.45mm and 4.60mm long. The total object weight is 2.67g. Similar obje…
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 22nd October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

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-EE98EB
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified cast copper-alloy probable vessel rim of Roman to Medieval date. Whilst quite corroded and with what appears to be an extensive amount of the object missing, there are some details that give a clue to a possible age; the outer curvature is uneven and is divided into one area decorated with around six striations and another flatter areas that is undecorated. The inner part of the curve is concave and scooped into two uneven gullies. Both the ends and the upper and lower surve edges are ragged, indicating this is a broken part of a much larger object.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury', grid reference and parish protected.

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-FE149D
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A partial fragment of a possibly Iron Age (200 BC-AD 200 based on similar examples on database) strap fitting, similar to YORYM-686B90 and FAKL-19312B though less complete. The object appears to be half of a roughly bilaterally symmetrical piece of cast metal. The overall form appears to be of a stylised foliate nature, with thicker blade like spokes supporting roughly triangular spacers with concave circles enclosing a raised dome. The back is concave and appears to have two former attachment points, though any protrusions they may have supported are now broken away.
Created on: Friday 24th August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2D45A7
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large buckle of copper alloy, probably of 1600-1700 date but without parallel in available identification literature. The buckle is composed of a one piece cast set of double loops, the cross bar formed at their join supporting the now part-broken catch. The design can be spit into half with a semi-bilateral symmetry; each is composed of two small uneven moustache shaped sections attached at the smaller end by the cross bar and at the larger by a small integrated bar.
Created on: Tuesday 14th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baddiley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3B23A2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete finger ring of post-medieval date. The hoop is made from a flat rectangular band of copper alloy soldered together. The outer face is decorated with a repeating pattern possibly of a stamped flower or swirl-like motif. The object has a rusted brown to green patina, with some metallic shine showing through at parts.
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tabley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-027DC4
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy medieval pilgrim's ampulla roughly from AD 1350-1530. The bowl is semi-circular in plan and the neck possibly was ovoid in cross section but is now distorted. The bowl is decorated with a radial eight lobed design, possibly a flower, the four larger lobes having the smaller ones nestled between them. Each other the large lobes is divided end to end by a central vein. Two loop handles are present to either side of the neck. Ampullae were made for sale to pilgrims visiting pilgrimage sites and would be filled with holy water or other substances. Similar examples…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-23E5CF
Object type: SICKLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy early Iron Age socketed heeled sickle of transition Ewart Park/Llyn Fawr c. 800 - 600BC. The object is in three pieces and has been irregularly broken during antiquity. The sickle consists of an oval socket and a decorated curved blade which is almost complete with a downwards facing point. The socket measures 37.17mm in length and is 22.12mm in width at the opening. The rim of the socket is slightly thicker at the outer edge or back of the sickle measuring 5.06mm thick. The rim is of uneven thickness measuring 1.51mm at its thinnest part. The internal depth of the s…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hulme Walfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C1352B
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the same raised decoration. The decoration consists of a curvilinear design that could be an illegible inscription, artefact is very worn and letters, if there, are difficult to decipher. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 9.0 mm. The whorl measures 27.6 mm in diamete…
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-C1119C
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the same raised decoration. The decoration appears to be an illegible or illiterate inscription. Upper face: PI[ ]nOOI[ ]. Lower face: P:VnOCI[ ]T. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 7.6 mm. The whorl measures 30.0 mm in diameter, and 7.7 mm thick. It weighs 23.4 g. …
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-C04C35
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the same raised decoration. The decoration consists of a curvilinear design that could resemble letters, although artefact is very worn and inscription, if there, is difficult to decipher. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set slightly off centre. It has a internal diameter of 8.9 mm. The whorl measures 26.4 mm in diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 8th July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BA4936
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman gold finger ring with an oval gem setting. The gem is of a blue glass, possibly nicolo glass, with chamfered sides and a flat, light-blue upper surface. The gem is plain and not engraved. The gold band of the ring is wide but thin at the shoulders, and thickens and narrows at the back of the hoop. The back of the hoop has suffered damage and is distorted with deep scratches. The shoulders are decorated with two engraved swirls on either side.
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-944C22
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small fragment of a slipware vessel, probably from a plate or dish of post medieval date (AD1500-1800). The vessel has a reddish brown glaze and yellow slip coated decoration forming part of a curving pattern. There are wheel marks on the exterior surface. It has a pale orange soft oxidised fabric.
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knutsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-A890D3
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval (c. 17th century)copper-alloy button. The circular head of the button is convex, with traces of curvilinear decoration etched on the front. On the back, a right-angled rim creates a recessed area, at the centre of which are traces of the corroded iron loop. Diameter: 16.2mm, thickness: 4.2mm, weight: 2.8g.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CREWE AND NANTWICH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-97A5B6
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button with a broken drilled integral attachment loop. Both front and back are flat, with the front decorated with a central circle-and-dot design surrounded by chevrons and an outer curvilinear border. 17th century. Diameter: 15.32mm, thickness: 2.14mm, weight: 2.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Friday 30th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CREWE AND NANTWICH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-96DFE2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast silvered pewter button with a broken integral attachment loop. Both front and back are flat and the front is decorated with a central floral design surrounded by dotted concentric circles. 18th century. Diameter: 16.9mm, thickness: 1.37mm, weight: 2.1g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 29th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CREWE AND NANTWICH', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FB6773
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy button of post medieval date. The button has a convex front with an anti clockwise twelve-bladed pelleted and curvilinear impeller. The attachment loop is missing. Diameter: 20mm, weight: 3.8g.
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CREWE AND NANTWICH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL202
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Cu alloy with cast abstract pattern. Made as a strip and then joined to form a ring. Misshapen.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sutton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL206
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Unusual plate brooch in form of a tear-shaped penannular. Tear-shaped hole traces body towards elongated end. Curving horn-shaped enamel panels on each of the arms of the body. Traces of red enamel remain. Traces of pin attachment visible on back.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd July 1998
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CHESHIRE MIDDLEWICH', grid reference and parish protected.