Record ID: LVPL-412AC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer C. Postumius At(?), dating to the period c.74 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: Bust of Diana draped right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse: C.POSTVMI/AT in exergue, A hound running right. Mint of Rome. As RRC (Crawford), p. 407, no. 394/1a.
Created on: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury cum Quoisley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C39AFB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A plated contemporary copy of a silver Roman denarius of Titus (AD 79-81) under Vespasian, dating to the period AD 72-73 (Reece period 4). NEP [RED] reverse type depicting Neptune standing left, right foot on globe, holding acrostolium and sceptre. c.f RIC II (2nd ed.), p. 83, no. 366 for the prototype.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9CD998
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A cast tin alloy early medieval-style strap-end. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with a squared off terminal end and sides which taper in width down to a rounded zoomorphic head. In the centre of the object is a sub-rectangular recessed panel containing a moulded interlace design in relief. The interlace extends to form the head and snout of the animal. Above the head, to either side, are a pair of stylised ears with lobed tips containing a small circular depression. Below these to either side of the head are a pair of almond shaped eyes. The top end of the object is worn and…
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury cum Quoisley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EF9E4D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to the period AD 350-351 (Reece period 18). FELICITAS [REI PVBLICE] reverse type depicting the Emperor in military dress standing left holding Victory in a globe and standard. Mint of Arles. As RIC VIII, p. 213, no. 137.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EEFF6A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 321-324 (Reece period 16). IOVI CONSERVATORI reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre, holding Victory on a globe, to left an eagle, to right a captive. Uncertain eastern mint.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chorlton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-8DBE40
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A very worn copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a dupondius of Nero (AD 54-68), dating to the period AD 64-68 (Reece period 3). Reverse type is illegible. Unclear mint.
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Legh', 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-F06B09
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman sestertius of Commodus (AD 175-192), dating to the period AD 188-189 (Reece period 9). SECVRIT ORB P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII S C, COS V P P (in exergue) reverse type depicting Securitas draped seated left on throne, holding globe in right hand, left hand at side. Mint of Rome. As BMC, p. 820, no. 630; RIC III, p. 427, no. 529.
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-320A07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A worn copper-alloy Roman barbarous radiate, copying a coin of uncertain ruler dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Reverse type possibly depicting Spes walking left holding skirt? Uncertain mint.
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'smallwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C7CF65
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy long flanged axehead (developed flat axe) dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axehead is most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The object has straight sides, a rounded butt and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is splayed and crescentic in plan and measures 1.5mm thick. The axe has a median bevel / proto stop ridge 40mm from t…
Created on: Saturday 10th December 2016
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Alderley', grid reference and parish protected.

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.

Record ID: LVPL-D9A359
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A worn and incomplete silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax seated right holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.) p. 95, no. 26.
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blakenhall', 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-79EA4E
Object type: SCULPTURE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A carved stone head, often loosely referred to as a 'Celtic' head. 'Celtic' heads are found in some numbers in Britain, the great majority of which, including this one, are un-dateable. The head is carved from sandstone. The head has an elongated oval flat face with recessed lentoid eyes. The nose is long and narrow with flared nostrils. The raised full lips are lentoid and slightly downturned with a central horizontal groove in the centre. A curved groove separates the face from the head of the object where the hairline would be. The rear of the head slopes downwards before roundi…
Created on: Friday 8th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Bollington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FEEDD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A silver denarius of Marcus Aurelius as Augustus (AD 161-80) (Reece Period 8), unclear reverse with figure standing left holding [?] and cornucopiae. Mint of Rome.
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Henhull', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-ED9690
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A lead seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c.13th century. It is pointed oval and flat, and now worn. The central device is a star, pattern or perhaps a flower, of eight radiating lines. Four (at the cardinal points) are simple lines but the ones in the angles are nail-like, each ending in a crossbar. Surrounding this is a worn groove. Beyond the groove is the legend, apparently well engraved but now worn and shallow and difficult to read. It certainly begins + S'. (Seal [of...]), indicating that it was a personal seal bearing a name. The rest is not legible from the photo a…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gawsworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-5BD134
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy Late Bronze Age leaf shaped and pegged spearhead probably from the Penard - Ewart Park phases / industries (c 1100-800BC) which fits within Needham's period 6 - 7 The object has an elongated leaf-shaped blade that is lozenge shaped in cross-section with prominent mid rib. The blade tapers to a rounded point, the tip of which is damaged. The majority of the socket is missing due to ancient patinated breaks. The blade measures 158mm in length. It is 56mm in width at the break along the socketed end tapering to 7mm in width at the tip. The blade measures 11m…
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hulme Walfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C60C6D
Object type: STUD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy stud of possible Iron Age date. The object has a hemispherical cup with a square-sectioned integral spike projecting from its base. There is a dimple inside the base of the cup (in line with the spike). On the outer edge of the cup at one side is an incomplete semi-circular sectioned projection. The cup may have been filled with enamel, none of which survives. Similar objects are recorded on the database, numbers DENO-410643 (Hazelwood, Derbyshire), DENO-C68707 (South Wingfield, Derbyshire), DENO-3344F6 (Derbyshire - no parish) & NARC111 (Bishop Auckland, Durham). DE…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lower Withington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-23E5CF
Object type: SICKLE
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy early Iron Age socketed heeled sickle of transition Ewart Park/Llyn Fawr c. 800 - 600BC. The object is in three pieces and has been irregularly broken during antiquity. The sickle consists of an oval socket and a decorated curved blade which is almost complete with a downwards facing point. The socket measures 37.17mm in length and is 22.12mm in width at the opening. The rim of the socket is slightly thicker at the outer edge or back of the sickle measuring 5.06mm thick. The rim is of uneven thickness measuring 1.51mm at its thinnest part. The internal depth of the s…
Created on: Thursday 30th April 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hulme Walfield', grid reference and parish protected.