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-A56A54
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a lead alloy trumpet brooch of Roman date. The fragment is D-shaped in cross-section. Only the centre of the bow survives which is decorated with a petalled oval waste moulding (acanthus button). The moulding has four petals above and below the central horizontal ridge. Above and below the waste moulding are three horizontal moulded ridges. The upper bow extends 16mm above the centre of the moulding while the leg of the brooch also descends 16mm below the moulding. On the rear of the leg, a central ridge runs down from the horizontal moulded ridges, this is probably t…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pickmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F10A32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Colchester derivative, Polden Hill, hinged brooch dating to the 1st century AD. The brooch is a hinged example with tubular wings with end caps. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object, terminating with a rounded knop at the foot. The upper bow is decorated with central vertical decoration which is obscured due to corrosion and pitting. The end of each wing is decorated with ropework within a raised ridge panel. The central decoration may mirror this. At the rear of the object the axis bar is contained withi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Sunday 15th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7221EB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case: 2016 T1011 A brooch with a pin on reverse in an Anglo-Saxon style, possibly of gold plate or similar. Dimensions: Length: 46mm Weigh:25mm Thickness: 3-9mm Weight: 10.82g Discussion: After discussions with the curators at the British Museum, the brooch is likely a copy of an early medieval Celtic-style penannular brooch, and could even date to the 20th century. Conclusion: Due to the find most likely dating to the 20th century, it is less than 300 years old and therefore falls outside the provisions of the Treasure Act 1996. …
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Adlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-155E19
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy Colchester derivative brooch dating to the Roman period. The bow is comma-shaped in profile, D-shaped in section, and tapers to a rounded foot. The wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. The brooch is undecorated. To the rear of the object the spring, pin and catchplate are missing. The object has a mid-green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 27mm in length, 19mm in width, 7.4g.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1624E3
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman brooch of trumpet Pannonian type dating from the 2nd to early 3rd century. The object has an expanded trumpet like head from which the bow extends downwards tapering in width. In the centre of the bow is a stepped central moulding consisting of horizontal parallel ridges which widen in width towards the lower ridge. The foot of the brooch curves forwards at the base of the bow and is decorated with two horizontal ridged mouldings. A short incomplete catchplate extends from the back of the brooch and measures 5mm in length. The rear of the head of the bro…
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bollington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-152D32
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy La Tène III type Nauheim-derivative brooch dating from the 1st century BC to 1st century AD. The brooch is complete. The top of the bow narrows and curves round forming a double coil which acts as the spring. This then tapers in width and extends down the rear of the brooch forming the integral pin. The bow is broad-topped and expands in width at the centre before tapering again towards the foot. The foot flattens out forming a catchplate to one side. There is no visible decoration on the bow. The object has a light green patina and is in good condition. Similar exa…
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bollington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-DE1DD9
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy dolphin brooch of Roman date, AD 75-175. The object is almost complete and would have been a sprung example. The bow is comma-shaped in profile, D-shaped in section, and tapers to a rounded foot. Only one wing remains due to ancient damage. The remaining wing is semi-cylindrical and short. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. There is no visible decoration on the surface of the bow. At the rear of the object the spring, pin and catchplate are missing. The brooch has a dark brown patina on the head and wing which h…
Created on: Sunday 13th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Betchton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-872D52
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper alloy dolphin brooch of Roman date, AD 75-175. The object is almost complete and would have been a sprung example. The bow is comma-shaped in profile, D-shaped in section, and tapers to a rounded foot. The wings are semi-cylindrical. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. There is no visible decoration on the surface of the bow. At the rear of the object the spring and pin are missing and the catchplate incomplete. The brooch had a dark brown patina. Remains of silvering is visible on the rear of the object and around the wings…
Created on: Friday 27th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 18th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Somerford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CA535D
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy developed T-shaped brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is flat at the top of the rectangular head. It tapers downwards forming the bow and terminates with a break. The wings are tubular and the end of each wing, at the cap, is damaged. The bow is decorated with two vertical panels of green degraded enamel which converge at the bottom. The object is a sprung example with the axis bar and spring present but separate. The catchplate and foot, along with the lower bow are missing. The object has a mid-green patina and is corroded in places. A similar examp…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Siddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AD0441
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy trumpet brooch from the Roman period, dating to c.1st to 2nd centuries AD. The trumpet brooch has a typical oval head shape and is a hinged example. The hinge and pin are missing. The head is decorated with a vertical central ridge divided with three grooves. To each side of the central ridge is an inverted S-shaped ridge. The bow arches out from the head and tapers towards the foot. The bow is sub-oval in cross-section. The bow is decorated with a petalled waist moulding, below and above which is a transverse collar. The top of the leg is decorated with two…
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bridgemere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AC2EED
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dolphin brooch dating to the Roman period. The wings are short and incomplete due to modern damage. The bow rises up from the wings and tapers down to the foot which is incomplete. At the rear of the brooch the spring, pin and catchplate are missing. There is a large oval depression at the rear of the head in the centre of the wings. The object has a mid-green patina where it remains but has been damaged in several places exposing the light green core. It can be dated from AD 55-100.
Created on: Thursday 18th September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brereton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AAF868
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 2nd century AD. The object is circular in plan and is flat with a raised central faceted conical boss on the outer face. The boss is surrounded by four circumferential grooves. Eight projections with a rounded terminal decorate the outer edge of the object, one of which is incomplete. The boss is riveted to the plate and the rivet can be seen at the rear of the object. At the rear of the object is a hinge, pin and catchplate, all of which are complete. The rivet measures 2.35mm in diameter. The object has a dark green …
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Doddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-07358E
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dolphin brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is a hinged example. The wings are tubular and semi-circular in cross-section with a raised stop-ridge at either end. The wings measure 8mm in thickness. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. The bow is decorated with a central vertical ridge which is corroded. The foot of the brooch is rounded and incomplete due to recent damage. At the rear of the brooch the catchplate is incomplete. The catchplate measures 9mm in width and 23mm in length. The h…
Created on: Thursday 5th June 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-36C695
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable headstud brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is curved in profile and is slightly raised just below the head which may indicate a worn headstud. Below this are traces of blue enamel on the bow. The bow curves downwards tapering towards the foot which is incomplete due to a modern break. The hinge, pin and catchplate are missing. The object has a mid brown patina and is pitted.
Created on: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goostrey', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LVPL-7F9E36
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
Large silver trumpet brooch. Visible elements include the curved top of the head with a central projection and gilt floral surface decoration; the edge of a central moulding along the bow; and the base of knop. All other elements and details currently obscured by soil. Date: 2nd century Weight before cleaning: 167.9g; Length: 77.0mm This object was found as part of Treasure Case 2012 T406, consisting of 101 Roman silver coins of the denomination known as a denarius (plural denarii ) and 2 copper alloy coins of the denomination known as a sestertius (plural sestertii). The ea…
Created on: Thursday 17th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Knutsford area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D70877
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy derivative trumpet or Wirral brooch dating to the 2nd century AD. The object is a sprung example. The head is stepped as is typical of the Wirral type and is incomplete. The stepped head is decorated with V-shaped moulding. The upper bow is decorated with eight triangular cells, four on each side, which are in-filled with blue enamel. Below the cells is a raised rounded knop, the centre of which has been decorated with an incised cross. Below the knop the bow is decorated with 12 cells of blue enamel, 6 on each side. The bow tapers towards the foot which is roun…
Created on: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holmes Chapel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3E4491
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy annular brooch dating to the Medieval period, (AD1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The frame of the brooch is notched to hold the pin. The pin which is incomplete remains attached to the buckle frame. At the top of the pin below the loop is a transverse strip of copper alloy. It is likely that this covers the join where the pin was folded over the frame. The frame measures 5.35mm in width. There is no visible decoration on either face of the buckle frame. The object has a dark green patina and is in good condition. The pin…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 7th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7EDC95
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Polden Hill brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is a sprung example. The wings are tubular and semi-circular in cross-section with a raised stop-ridge at either end. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. At the back of the head is a rearward facing hook which would have held the spring in place. The sides of the head, surrounding the wings are decorated with a series of small incised grooves. The foot of the brooch is rounded and almost complete. The spring and pin are missing and the catchplate has …
Created on: Wednesday 24th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baddiley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-40E418
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy dolphin brooch dating to the Roman period. The object is a hinged example. The wings are tubular and semi-circular in cross-section with a raised stop-ridge at either end. The wings measure 5mm in thickness. The head of the brooch rises up from the wings and tapers downwards forming the bow of the object. The bow is decorated with three vertical undulating mouldings. The foot of the brooch is rounded and incomplete. The catchplate and the pin are missing. The object has a mid-green patina and is pitted. It can be dated from AD55-100.
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Baddiley', grid reference and parish protected.