Record ID: LVPL-5916B3
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount of post-medieval date. The object is sub-oval in plan with one rounded and one notched end. The notched end has two V-shaped notches removed creating a zig-zag like terminal. The outer face has moulded decoration which is too worn to decipher but which may be foliate. The rear of the object is undecorated and flat. Projecting from each end of the rear is an integral lug for attachment. The object has a dark brown patina. Dimensions: 31mm in length, 15mm in width, 2mm thick, 5.80g
Created on: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9CBA41
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy mount dating to the Roman period, probably in the form of Medusa. The object is oval in plan, convex to the front and concave to the rear. The front of the object is worn with worn lentoid eyes and a flattened nose. The mouth has been damaged and worn and is no longer visible. The hair is designed to represent the snakes which made up Medusa's hair. The face of the object has a dark olive green patina while the reverse has a smooth pea green patina. Dimensions: 35mm in length, 35mm in width, 10mm thick, 27.7g. There is a particular myth in which Medusa was origina…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 9th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Batherton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EDBF1C
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tinned or silver mount of uncertain date. The object is in the form of a figure advancing left holding a long staff in the figure's left hand (right when viewed facing). The figure wears a knee length garment with diagonal ridges representing either straps or folds in the garment. The figure's right arm (left when viewed facing) is bent upwards at the elbow with the hand against the face. The facial features are worn and undistinguishable. The figure wears knee height boots which are infilled with a light coloured enamel or pain on the calve with red above at the top of…
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A52585
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy asymmetrical convex belt or strap mount of post-medieval date. The object has an oval centre which tapers in width towards one end. The opposite end is incomplete due to an ancient break. A transverse moulded ridge separates the centre of the object from its tapering end. The rear of the object is undecorated and concave. The object has a rough mid-brown patina with light green showing where modern damage has occurred. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 15mm in width, 3mm thick, 4.8g. Similar examples of mounts can be found in Read, (2001), p35-36.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 7th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pickmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A5D92E
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy zoomorphic strap mount of post-medieval date. The object is in the form of a lion advancing left with its right paw raised up to its mouth. The lion has a linear mouth and raised nose. The details from the eyes are worn and the mane is represented by a series of ridges. The tail curls upwards along the length of the animal, touching the head of the lion, before curving back on itself. The rear of the object is slightly concave with a long integral lug which is oval in cross-section and flattened against the back. The object has a dark green patina and dates to the 16…
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bollington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C1EF2B
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy belt mount dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is asymmetrical in plan and flat. Each face is undecorated. At one end of the object is a single circular rivet which projects at the rear. The object has a light green patina. Examples of similar mounts can be found in Read, (2001), p34-35 and have been dated to the 16th century.
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Friday 19th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brereton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-01A124
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper probable mount of a vesica or eye- shaped dating to the Roman period, (AD43-410). The object is oval in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The centre of the object is raised and flat and is inlaid with four triangles of blue glass. The glass forms a flower-like design. The edges of the object are 'crimped' with ridges of copper alloy radiating outwards from the central design. The edges of the object are incomplete due to both recent and ancient damage and there is no trace of the hinge remaining. The rear of the object is undecorated and is slightly hollow. The blue en…
Created on: Tuesday 17th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Doddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F8C003
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy mount in the form of a stylised fish or dolphin. The dolphin has an arched back, with the slightly forked tail bending round to meet the back. The head is flattened with a rounded knop projecting from it. Another rounded knop projects from the curve of the tail. It is possible that these formed an attachment area to another object. On each side of the head is a circular depression forming an eye. Each side of the object is decorated with semi-circular incisions which represent fish-scales. The form of the object is very similar to Roman depictions of the dolphin. It …
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2012
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Minshull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5739C2
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy cruciform mount dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The object is cruciform in plan and oval in cross-section. Each arm of the cross terminates with an oval knop. Below the lower knop the object expands outwards slightly before narrowing to form a circular sectioned projection possibly for attachment. The object has been silvered or tinned.
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-443755
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount probably dating from the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object consists of a quatrefoil design with square corners between each foil and is flat. The outer face of the object is undecorated. The rear of the object has two integral rectangular attachment lugs. The object has a mid green patina.
Created on: Tuesday 10th 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-440854
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bar mount dating to the Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. At each end of the bar is a small circular perforation for attachment. The bar tapers into a thin rectangular strip which curves backwards and would have formed a hook on which a pendant was probably secured. The object has a dark green patina. A similar example is no.45, p33, Cuddeford, (1994).
Created on: Tuesday 10th 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-43C535
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bar mount probably from a casket or box, dating to the Medieval period, c.1350-1400. The object is hemispherical in cross-section. Each end of the object has a transverse collar after which the mount expands forming an oval terminal with a projecting elongated oval knop. Each oval has a circular perforation for attachment. One end of the object is broken. The object has a dark brown patina. The remains of gilding can be seen on the broken terminal. Similar examples can be found in Read, (2001), p23-24. A similar example which can be found on the database is IOW-1BC924.
Created on: Tuesday 10th 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-D15431
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy probable mount in the form of a seahorse. The object is irregular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section. The head of the seahorse is facing left. The characteristics of the animal are moulded with a long snout, open eye and scales. The body of the animal curves around its head, tapering towards the tail. The tail curves backwards and joins the back of the animal. The reverse of the object is flat. The object has a light brown patina and is in good condition. There is no evidence of attachment. The edges of the object have been damaged and broken.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-D13FB1
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1700). The mount takes the form of a fleur-de-lis, with two curved plumes either side of a vertical central plume. A triple band of moulded grooves and ridges separates the plumes from the lower part of the mount, which has a projecting circular loop. On the reverse of the object are four pointed lugs for attachment, two on the central plume and one on each side plume. All of the lugs have been flattened against the object. The object has a patchy mid-green patina.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FB5F40
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount dating from the Post-Medieval period. The object is in the form of a bulls head and is concave. The object has an oval sectioned horn on one side of the head; the other has broken at the base. Below the horns are two projecting oval ears. The eyes and nose consist of raised moulded ridges. Expanding from the nostrils is an incomplete circular sectioned loop. At the top of the head is an integral transverse attachment loop. The object has a patchy dark green patina.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arclid', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-915F22
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy sexfoil mount dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is domed and has two perforations for attachment one of which contains a rivet. The object has a brownish green patina and the remains of gilding can be seen.
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-801163
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy belt or box mount dating to the late Medieval period. The object consists of a narrow bar with a pierced palmate terminal at either end. The object is D-shaped in cross-section and has a dark green patina. It is in good condition. A similar example is no.1789, p19, Crummy, (1988).
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EAB076
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy bar mount dating from the Medieval period. The object consists of a sub oval face with a rectangular projection which curves round before expanding into the opposite face. Each face is connected with a rectangular sectioned integral rivet. It has a mid-brown patina. Similar examples can be found in Bailey (1997), p11.
Created on: Tuesday 24th 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-98D508
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cast copper alloy mount in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The object is flat. The tip of one side petal has broken. The upper face is decorated with a foliate design and is corroded. A single rivet projects from the central petal and is corroded. The reverse of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-98CCC5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy mount in the form of a fleur-de-lis dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). Each side petal curves downwards and is complete. The central petal is bevelled. The base of the object is oval with a raised central rectangular panel. In the centre of the panel is a horizontal groove. To each side of the panel is a drilled circular hole. There is a small oval projection at the centre of the base. To the rear of the object is a central lug with iron corrosion. The outer face has been filed and has a dark green patina.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.