Record ID: WMID-2FD5D5
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy flat axehead, probably dating from the Early Bronze Age period (c. BC 2350 - c. BC 2050).  The axe is broadly rectangular in plan with a slightly splayed crescentric blade. In profile and in section the object is broadly lentoid. The sides of the axe gently taper outwards with a shallow curve, from the rounded butt to the blade. The curve is less shallow towards the blade. The axehead has suffered significant loss from corrosion on all surfaces, particularly at the blade and the butt. The axehead measures 56.9 mm in length, the…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2232A6
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A gold mourning finger ring. It has traces of black enamelling on the exterior, in a probable floral pattern. An inscription is present on the internal surface, reading "Death is the waye to life". Next to the inscription on the internal surface is a maker's stamp with the initials TS in square cartouche. Description: Post-Medieval gold mourning ring. D-shaped section with inscription on interior of band , which reads: Death is the waye to life. Maker's mark TS within rectangular cartouche. The fine floral scroll on the exterior, retaining much of the black enamel, is consist…
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F9D537
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought copper alloy finger ring, probably of Late Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries AD). The hoop is D shaped in cross section, being rounded to the external (outside edge). No bezel is present. The internal surface is flat. Traces of a pattern are present, including the word ONE. This would suggest that the finger ring was made from an old one pence piece. No date can be read. The finger ring is a dark green colour, with an even patina covering the majority of the surface. Along the edge, the patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, to …
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-7691D4
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy finger ring, of Roman dating (2nd to 3rd Centuries AD). The finger ring is approximately 50% complete, missing the back part of the hoop. The front part with intaglio setting is present. The intaglio is missing. The hoop is D section and flares at the shoulders into a wide flat bezel. A shallow recessed oval setting is present approximately centrally in the bezel, this would have been the setting for an intaglio, now missing. The setting measures 9.26mm long , 7.66mm wide, and 1.12mm deep. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown, almost black colour,…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2011
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Record ID: WMID-1FEE06
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy signet finger ring, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). Approximately 50% of the finger ring is present, consisting of the bezel and part of the hoop. The bezel, bearing the signet device, is oval in shape. The signet device is unclear, probably decorative as opposed to an actual heraldic symbol. The bezel tapers into the hoop on both sides, with geometric designs present on the shoulders. The hoop is incomplete. It measures 18.22mm long, 20.19mm wide and 2.65mm thick. It weighs 4.1 grams. The finger ring is a mid to dark brown co…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Monday 12th August 2019
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Record ID: WMID-76C1BB
Object type: FIGURINE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy hand figurine, probably of Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1800). A right hand has been modelled, with the thumb outstretched and the fingers held together. There is a gap between the first and second fingers. The tops of all four fingers join together. On the palm side, the thumb muscles are pronounced, along with those beneath the fingers. No creases are visible. On the back of the hand, fingernails are missing. The hand extends down into a narrow wrist, which then expands to a wider circular base at the start of the arm. No marks are visible on the bas…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E0C558
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.3 mm external diameter, 18.7 mm internal diameter and 3.5 mm thick. The ring is 4.4 mm wide. It weighs 3.9 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Similar ri…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E0D678
Object type: CURTAIN FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy ring or loop which functioned as a curtain fitting, of Post Medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). It is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular cross section with bevelled edges. In profile the loop is flat. It measures 26.9 mm external diameter, 18.1 mm internal diameter and 3.3 mm thick. The ring is 4.6 mm wide. It weighs 6.1 grams. The curtain fitting is a dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Similar rings are illustrated in Margeson (1993, p. 82, Fig 47, #522-524). Margeson describes them as being suspension rings which were p…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 6th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-775AC4
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete square double sided coin weight, probably for an excellente from Spain and the Low Countries, issued between AD 1469 and AD 1504. The obverse of the coin weight depicts a double bust of Ferdinand and Isabella. The reverse has the hand of Antwerp with letters either side, probably D to the left and I to the right. It measures 14.9 mm in length, 14.8 mm wide and 3.1 mm thick. It weighs 4.0 g (61 gn). Several similar coin weights depicting Ferdinand and Isabella, made in Antwerp have been recorded on the PAS database. These include: IOW-504CF1, WMID-EB6449, YORYM-11F…
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 10th September 2019
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Record ID: WMID-EA6165
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fused coin hoard containing a minimum of eight silver pennies, dating to the period AD 1180 to AD 1247. The mint is London for the visible coins. Moneyer and class uncertain. Dimensions: Diameter: 20.0 mm Weight: 15.4 g Discussion: Short cross pennies were issued between AD 1180 in the reign of Henry II until AD 1247 during the reign of Henry III, when the coinage was restyled into the voided long cross. A minimum number of 8, possibly 9 pennies are present, fused together, probably by a fire. As there are more than two silver coins present, older than 300 y…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swettenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-50B30E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver penny of Edward I (AD 1272 to AD 1307), dating to the period AD 1305 to AD 1307. Class 10cf1 or 10cf2a. Mint of Durham, under Bishop Bek. Mintmark: Cross Moline. North no 1040 or 1041. Diameter: 19.1 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-C3E3F8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Henry VI during his first reign (1422 - 1461 AD), minted in Calais between 1427 and 1430, of the Rosette-Mascle issue type. North type 1450. Diameter: 17.73mm Thickness: 0.65mm Weight: 0.8 grams. Coin was photographed.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B3A063
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Rally ID: 69 A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364 - AD 378), of uncertain mint but minted between 364 and 378 AD. Diameter: 18.01mm Thickness: 1.60mm Weight: 2.4 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Last updated: Sunday 24th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DB4B87
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver penny of Edward II (1307 - 1327 AD), minted in Bury St Edmunds, probably between 1317 and 1319 AD. Probably Class 14. Diameter: 17.85mm Thickness: 0.64mm Weight: 1.1 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DB7D55
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver penny of Edwardian type (1279 - 1377 AD), minted in the Archiespiscopal mint in York. Date of minting uncertain. Length: 13.56mm Width:10.59mm Thickness: 0.58mm Weight: 0.3 grams Coin was photographed.
Created on: Thursday 7th April 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Combermere Rally', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F5C781
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval coin: An incomplete struck / hammered silver Venetian soldino, probably of Doge Michael Steno (1400 to 1413 AD), but definitely minted between 1365 and 1423. Obv: Doge kneeling left holding banner Obv inscription: Unclear Rev: Winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels. Rev inscription: [ ]ENE [ ] Diameter: 14.37mm Thickness: 0.56mm Weight: 0.2 g
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlewich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-503FE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered silver groat of Philip and Mary (1554 - 1558 AD), minted between 1554 and 1558. Diameter: 22.03mm Thickness: 0.70mm Weight: 1.6 grams
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Record ID: WMID-B8E542
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy halfpenny of William III and Mary II (AD 1688 to AD 1694), dating to the period AD 1688 to AD 1694. BRITANNIA reverse type depicting Britannia facing left. Spink 3448. Diameter: 27.8 mm Thickness: 1.8 mm Weight: 7.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-8A935C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver half groat of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1584/5 to AD 1587. Minted in the Tower (London). Mintmark unclear but probably escallop. North vol 2, p 137, no 2016. Diameter: 16.0 mm Thickness: 0.6 mm Weight: 0.8 g
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 10th August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-182C81
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy nummus of Maximian I (AD 286 to AD 310), dating to c. AD 307. GENIO POP(VLI) ROM(ANI) reverse type, depicting Genius standing left with modius on head (Reece Period 15). Mint uncertain. Diameter: 25.38 mm Thickness: 1.90 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
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