Record ID: WMID-96690D
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy pendant of probable Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The pendant consists of an openwork circle design. In the centre is an equal armed cross. A circle has been place around the top leg of the cross. Surrounding the cross is a two level circular border, creating the impression of a smaller top circle and a large lower circle. A circular suspension loop is placed at the top. It has a diameter of 24.8 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 4.6 g. The pendant is a mid grey colour with an even surface patina. The cross design is suggestive that this …
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-930359
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a concave circular base, which dips in the middle. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The top is damaged. It measures 14.2 mm in height, 25.8 mm wide and 23.4 mm thick. It weighs 32.4 g or 1.14 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramidal /suspension weights have b…
Created on: Monday 11th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2019
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Record ID: WMID-F4D839
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), dating to the period AD 1422 to AD 1427, issued as part of the Annulet coinage issued. Minted at Calais. C.f. North Vol 2, p 74, no 1424. Diameter: 25.8 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 3.5 g
Created on: Monday 16th September 2019
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2019
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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-0D8F8F
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap fitting / belt hanger, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1600). The mount is comprised of a tapering rectangle with an outward facing chevron shape at one end, edges are damaged and a narrowed rectangular forward looping closed hook at the other. The main body has two circular rivet holes on its central axis, with an internal diameter of 1.3 mm. Traces of linear decoration are present on the front. It measures 34.2 mm in length, 13.2 mm maximum width, and 7.5 mm thick. The metal is 1.2 mm thick. It weighs 1.9 g. The…
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-0D4644
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is sub circular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. The internal diameter of the bow is 7.0 mm. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. The shank is made from a cylindrical rod, hollow at the far end for a depth of 7.1 mm. The bit is sub rectangular. The clefts consist of two short horizontal slots facing each othe…
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-0D1EF0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver threepence of Elizabeth I (AD 1558 to AD 1603), dating to the period AD 1580. Minted at the Tower of London. Mintmark Long cross. C.f. North vol 2, p 135, no 1998. Diameter: 18.5 mm Thickness: 0.9 mm Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-2C9507
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver seal matrix with lion rampant (right) motif, of Post medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1700). Around 50% of the matrix is present, with an incomplete handle. The die face is oval and it has a hexagonally facetted conical handle. The handle is a double-collared probable trefoil terminal. The motif is a lion rampant within incised line and beaded border. The seal matrix has a height of 11.3 mm. The die face measures 17.2 mm by 15.6 mm. It weighs 3.8 g. The lion rampant motif was a familiar heraldic symbol, and a matrix of this type would have been a gene…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-924C13
Object type: FOB
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy fob or dangler (harness fitting), of late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (c. 200BC-200AD). The fob has a circular disc with a central shank projecting from the reverse. The front of the disc has a moulded decoration of a triskele (three pointed shape) with a ring and dot design between each leg, flanked by a dot to either side, within a circular border. The reverse of the disc is plain and flat. An integrally cast shank is sub oval in section nearest to the disc but terminates in a sub rectangular section as it accommodates the suspension loop. The maximum d…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2F0CE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver sixpence of James I (AD 1603 to AD 1625), dating to the period AD 1615. Minted at the Tower (London). Mintmark Tun. Double struck on obverse. c.f. North vol 2, p 146, no 2103. Diameter: 25.1 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2EBC2A
Object type: HOOK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy hook, probably of Post medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The hook has a square sectioned body. The top of the hook has been flattened to create a circular head. A circular perforation is present in the centre, with an internal diameter of 3.1 mm. A small copper alloy loop is attached to the hook by this hole. The hook gradually tapers down to an upturned hook, with a blunt rounded point. The hook has an 180 degree bend present. The terminal is slightly expanded. It measures 54.8 mm in length, 8.7 mm wide (head), 2.7 mm (hook) and 11.3 mm thick (includ…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2E4DD7
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy symmetrical continental plate brooch, of Roman dating (1st to 2nd Century AD). Around 75% of the brooch is present, consisting of the head and plate. The foot is missing. The head of the brooch has a zoomorphic or acorn terminal, behind this are the axis bar pin lugs for a hinged pin. The plate is cross shaped, with a central square panel. This panel has a raised flat circular boss (diameter 6.8 mm), which originally contained enamel, probably red. Ring and dot stamps are present in each corner of the square. Above and below the square panel are three rid…
Created on: Monday 20th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-873261
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy bi-convex decorated spindle whorl, of Medieval dating (1100 - 1450 AD). The spindle whorl is sub circular in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The upper face has been decorated with a large number of raised pellets, arranged in an approximate circular pattern. Diagonal lines, like petals (with an inner triangle and outer border) have been placed in between the pellets, in a rough chevron style pattern. The lower face exhibits rounded petals within a border, with a pellet ring at the base. A small raised rim is present around the edge of the s…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-869918
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A clipped silver half groat of Henry VI (AD 1422 to AD 1461), dating to the period AD 1422 to AD 1427, issued as part of the Annulet coinage issue. Minted in Calais. c.f. North, vol 2, p 74, no 1429. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 0.7 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-8628EE
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy flat decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (c. AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular, with a flat cross section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with raised decoration. Both faces have a raised border around the edge. One side has a four pointed star with pellets inside and between each point. The other face has a five pointed star, with pellets inside and between each point. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 8.5 mm. The wh…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-85A3D9
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy strap distributor or harness link, of Late Early Medieval dating (AD1000 to AD 1100). The object consists of a triple knobbed loop located at both ends with an oval shaped knop positioned centrally. Rectangular projections extend above and below the central oval knop, indicating it may have been a four way harness link or strap distributor. The edges are bevelled. The back is flat, with a recess behind the oval knop. It measures 81.7 mm in length, 24.5 mm wide and 6.8 mm thick. It weighs 30.1 g. The harness fitting is a mid to dark green colou…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-851D29
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold milled quarter guinea of George III (AD 1760 to AD 1820), dating to the period AD 1762. Reverse depicts a crowned shield. Coin has been folded into an S shape for use as a love token. Spink, 2007, p 394, no 3741. Diameter: 15.8 mm Thickness: 1.1 mm Weight: 2.1 g
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0F358E
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy unifaced token, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1700). The token is circular, and flat. The obverse design consists of a four petalled flower (Powell type 1). No design is present on the reverse. The token has a diameter of 37.2 mm and is 2.4 mm thick. It weighs 14.4 g. The token is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Record ID: WMID-0DFD92
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1100 to AD 1450). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. This decoration consists of a raised outer rim, a five pointed star, with five large pellets located inbetween the points, and four smaller pellets positioned on the arms of the star. One arm does not have a pellet on it. The design is broadly the same on both sides. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
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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.