Record ID: LVPL-22F6A2
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy annular brooch dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1250-1400). The brooch is circular in shape and a D-shaped cross section. The frame of the brooch is decorated with a continuous series of globular segments that give a rope-like effect. The frame has a defined constriction at the top to allow for the placement of the pin which is still intact. The pin has a sub-rectangular shaft with a slightly pointed terminal. The loop of the pin is single cast and loops completely around the bar. The reverse of the brooch is slightly flattened and is undeco…
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-245ABC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester Derivative dolphin bow brooch dating to mid firt century (c.AD 43-100). The object is comprised of the bow and head, a small part of the right wing is present. The remains of the brooch such as the catchplate, wings, spring and pin are missing. The bow head is hump-like, and slightly angular (comma shaped) in profile, with cylindral wings projecting from either side at the top of the head. Where the wings and spring would be is a broad socket that has a width of 12mm. The face of the bow has a dark green patina and has a smooth, undeco…
Created on: Thursday 12th December 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winwick', 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.

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-24D871
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy headstud brooch dating to the Roman period. The head is comprised of short rectangular wings from the centre of which the bow projects and tapers downwards towards the foot. Each wing is decorated with a vertical ridge. The bow tapers in width towards the foot which projects forwards and is rounded. A raised stud decorates the bow at the base of the head and measures 5.82mm in diameter. The stud is worn and is in-filled with red enamel. The bow is decorated with a central panel of rectangular cells which alternate between those in-filled with red enamel and another…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-70F244
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy derivative trumpet or Wirral brooch dating to the 2nd century AD. The object is a hinged example. The head is stepped as is typical of the Wirral type and is incomplete. The stepped head is decorated with three cells of orange enamel. The upper bow is decorated with six triangular cells, three on each side, which are in-filled with blue enamel. Below the panels is a raised rounded knop, the centre of which has been decorated with an incised cross. The bow tapers towards the foot which is rounded and incomplete. On the rear of the object the catchplate is …
Created on: Monday 17th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9E1D13
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very fine medieval gold annular brooch dating from the 15th century. The brooch is hollow cast and is hemispherical in section. Part of the frame is made up of a pair of very finely cast three-dimensional clasped hands, the right hand faces the front and is positioned over the left. There is a raised band immediately below the knuckles suggesting the end of a sleeve. The left hand, facing the back of the brooch, has the same band but is less pronounced probably due to wear. There is a small hole about 1mm diameter where the thumbs of the hands meet on the inner edge of the frame. Cuff…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warrington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B1B944
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small copper alloy medieval annular brooch, pin missing. Angled at constriction. One surface may have had moulded decoration as it appears rougher.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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: LVPL864
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Continental one-piece copper-alloy brooch of the 'eye' type. Bow sharply raised in profile, spring of several turns with superior chord, pin broken, hook for chord, short crossbar, Bow is plano-convex in section, ridge between the bow and the leg, catchplate damaged.
Created on: Wednesday 6th October 1999
Last updated: Thursday 28th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CHESHIRE WINWICK', grid reference and parish protected.