Record ID: LVPL1647
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Published
Large hinged brooch. Tubular wings with axis bar and part of cast bronze pin present. The circular in section bow is plain except for median rib which extends halfway. Characteristic semi-circular mouldings to either side of the head. Remnant of catchplate, foot missing.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2001
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CHESHIRE GRAPPENHALL AND THELWALL', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-251505
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Polden Hill brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD75-175. The wings are semi-cylindrical and terminate with a break. The axis bar, spring and pin are all missing. The bowhead is hump-like in profile and is decorated with two vertical ridges running parallel with each other, which terminate opposite the start of the catchplate, creating a rectangular pannel. The bow is sub-oval in section, and gradually tapers to break which occurred in antiquity and is corroded. Only a small fragment of the upper catchplate remains. The object has a dark brown patina which is chi…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4927E2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy possible Polden Hill brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is incomplete with the rounded head, and incomplete wings and bow remaining. The head is D-shaped in cross-section and is corroded. The wings project from either side of the head and are D-shaped in cross-section with a moulded decorative ridge where they join the head. 5mm of the bow is present, which terminates with an ancient break which is rounded. The rear of the head is concave where the spring would have been housed. The object has a dark brown patina and is in poor condition. This is pos…
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton', grid reference and parish protected.