Record ID: HESH-9332B4
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Colchester derivative (probably Dolphin style) brooch with hinged pin of Roman date (55-100AD). This brooch is unusually heavy and also slightly crude with a very wide and thick head. The wings are complete being solid cast and cylindrical in plan. A small hole passes laterally through the wings (diameter: 3.4mm) and holds a copper alloy axis bar. At the centre of the wings is a rectangular shaped slot from which emerges a rectangular sectioned pin which tapers along its length. The pin is broken and distorted. The bow head is hump-like, and angula…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-92ED83
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete flint blade of probable later Mesolithic date (6500BC - 3500BC). The flint tool is broadly sub-rectangular in plan and cross section. It is much thicker than most blades and the two long edges taper to a blunted point. The bulb of percussion is lost. The two long sides and the lower end of the blade have been retouched / reworked. The retouch is extensive on both long edges where both pressure and direct knapping have been used. The tip is sharpened with retouch in two directions and the butt end is also trimmed with small shallow flakes being removed. A slight notch is …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.