Record ID: LVPL-590EDA
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case: 2016 T953. The penny is of Wiglaf King of Mercia dated 830-840AD and the monyerer is Redmudh. Description: Remains of 3 brooches, 1 complete and two in fragments, a brooch pin, copper alloy boss, one coin, and other associated remains. Brooch 1 (find 1) Complete openwork silver disc brooch in the form of two overlapped lozenges with concave sides, one set diagonally to the other. This gives the impression of two crosses, one upright and one saltire-wise. This creates a central octagonal field divided into four quarters each containing foliate de…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 9th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury cum Quoisley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-EC8F2F
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper-alloy Early-Medieval/Anglo-Scandinavian openwork stirrup-strap mount of Williams Class A, Type 10D. The mount is rectangular in form, with a rounded upper surface which terminates in a wide triangular apex, decorated with three rounded bosses and containing a central circular rivet hole. The rivet hole measures 4 mm in diameter. The mount has a small projecting lobe on each side halfway down its length. In each lower corner is a circular rivet hole and the flat base contains traces of a projecting flange on its reverse. One of the lower rivet holes is infilled…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6EC87
Object type: STAFF
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy ornamental cross-staff head mount. The spherical head has an openwork design decorated with five surviving knops. One complete sub-oval hole survives with an internal length of 5.11mm and width of 3.93mm. The broken edges are rough and crude. Projecting from the base of the object is an integrally cast hollow cylindrical expanded collar or shaft. This measures 18.62mm in height and is 19.05mm in diameter at its centre. The base of the shaft and where it joins the body of the object thickens forming a circumferential collar. The shaft contains four holes p…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 11th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hulme Walfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FE8590
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy strap-end of Thomas's Class A, type 1, with two silver rivets. Description: The strap-end is made from a piece of copper alloy a maximum of 2.4mm thick, with a split at the attachment end. The attachment end is shaped around two well-preserved shiny silver rivets. Below these is a worn semi-circular or fan-shaped field, now very worn and/or corroded so that the details are now not visible; there is a hint of a curved engraved element with flared ends. Below the fan-shaped field, the body of the strap-end is again very worn, but appears to be decorated with a single …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alsager', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3FB057
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pin dating to the Early Medieval period, (400-1066AD). The object has a polyhedral head below which is a circular transverse collar. Just below the collar the shaft of the pin broke away during antiquity. The collar measures 4mm in diameter. The head of the pin is faceted. Each face and the top of the head are decorated with a single punched ring-and-dot motif. The top of the head is lozenge shaped in plan. A similar example is no.361, p67, Griffiths et al, (2007).
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-4BD9A5
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy strap end dating from the late Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) to the early Medieval period, (c.850-1200AD). The object has a rectangular plate with a triangular terminal. The object is a one piece strap end with a rectangular slot within the rectangular plate which would have contained the strap. Two rivets remain in situ and would have secured the strap. The terminal is zoomorphic with raised moulded oval eyes at each side and a pointed snout. Behind the eyes the head curves inwards before widening to form the plate. The rectangular plate is decorated wit…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 6th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B6EE02
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy possible model for an Early Medieval horse harness link. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and D-shaped in cross section. One end curves upwards slightly. The opposite end expands into an incomplete loop which terminates with a break. In the centre of the object are three bands of transverse moulding. A similar copper alloy object which is recorded on the database is SUR-10D9E3.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Audlem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-571233
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end dating to the Early Medieval period. The plate is rectangular, terminating in an animal head at one end, curving downwards slightly at the snout/tip. The split attachment end features the characteristic pair of perforations; both rivets are missing. One half of the attachment end is missing. The plate is unifacially decorated on the upper surface; the reverse is plain, with a few scratch marks. At the base, the zoomorphic head is also heavily stylised, with two downward-pointing crescentic grooves for the ears, a series of chevron-shaped groo…
Created on: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-922BF1
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of a cast copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon cruciform brooch from the late 5th or 6th century AD. The fragment is a zoomorphic terminal from the foot of the brooch (pictured upside down). The object has expanded circular nostrils above the spatulate extension, which is decorated with a transverse groove above a row of stamp marks. The stamps appear to be annulets, but are largely obscured by soil. Each nostril has a central circular dot. Above the nostrils is the broken stub of the nose of the animal. The object has a dark green patina. Cruciform brooches with extensions below the …
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-917071
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pin dating to the Early Medieval period, (400-1066AD). The object has a polyhedral head below which is a worn transverse collar. The shaft is circular in cross-section and measures 1.39mm in diameter. The head is facetted with 12 faces. There is no visible decoration on the faces. The top of the head is lozenge shaped and undecorated. The object has a brown patina and is worn. A similar example is no.361, p67, Griffiths et al, (2007). A similar example which can be found on the database is LVPL-54A6A0.
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D4D944
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy wrist-clasp, probably of Hines form B20, dating to the early Anglo-Saxon period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It is decorated with a vertical ridge and groove, to the side of which is a series of transverse lines. On the opposite side of the plate are two circular perforations. Each edge of the clasp is broken. It has a mid-green patina. A similar example is no.29.25, p179, MacGregor and Bolick, (1993).
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D45C11
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end dating to the Early Medieval period. The strap-end is made from a solid piece of copper alloy. The central panel of the object is decorated with worn interlace. The terminal is moulded to form an abstract animal's head backed by two curved incisions representing ears. The butt end has two perforations for rivets. The reverse is undecorated and has been damaged. The object can be classified as G. Thomas's Class A, Type 2. Similar examples can be found in Meols, (2007), p73. The object has a brownish green patina and is worn.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Lawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3EE1C3
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end dating to the Early Medieval period. The strap-end is made from a solid piece of copper alloy with a split terminal at the attachment end. The upper surface of the strap-end is decorated with wide V-shaped grooves. The central panel is decorated with an animal to the left, facing ahead. This can be classified as Haldenby's Group 5. The terminal is moulded to form an abstract animal's head. The 'snout' of the terminal is decorated with a psaltire cross. The butt end has two rivets and a central rounded projection. The reverse is partially covered …
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sound', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B444A4
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy pin dating to the Early Medieval period, (400-1066). The pin head is globular, but flattened on top and has four irregular faceted sides. The facets taper to a ring collar at the junction with the shaft. The shaft is sub-circular in cross-section. The lower portion and the point of the pin have broken off and are missing. At the top of the object is a ring-and-dot decoration. The dot is infilled with royal blue enamel. The remains of blue enamel can also be seen in the groove above and below the collar. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition.
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury cum Quoisley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E759A1
Object type: PIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spherical pin head. The pin head is decorated with small circular raised bosses. One decorates the top centre of the head while four more decorate the circumference of the object. Below the head is a ring collar. The shaft has broken away. This example can be classified as Hinton and Parsons type Ad, Hinton, p19-20, (Southamption Finds Volume Two; The gold, silver and other non-ferrous alloy objects from Hamwic, and the non-ferrous metalworking evidence). It can be dated to the Anglo-Saxon period.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B62714
Object type: BELL
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Small copper alloy hexagonal pyramidal bell. It is characteristic of the Danelaw and Irish Sea area in the 10th Century. It is undecorated and one pannel is damaged. The clapper is intact.
Created on: Monday 12th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.