Record ID: WMID-B29891
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead tobacco jar lid handle of Post-Medieval date (c.1650-1800) . Cast handle, roughly rounded when made, but having suffered from impacts around its edge, resulting in flattened off areas around its circumference. The body of the handle is broadly flat in section, on a waisted stalk with a basal expansion formerly engaged with a lid, now missing. The handle has a roughly circular ring incised around its outer upper edge, with a second raised ring within, which in-turn encompasses a raised conical section in the centre. The handle has a light grey/brown patina. Hei…
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bueton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-7041B1
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy toy whirligig or buzz disc of post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - 1900. The whirligig consists of a flat disc of sheet lead or lead metal alloy and has a serrated edge. There are two string holes, circular in shape and drilled from both sides (internal diameter .  The whirligig has been bent in places and there is a vertical line running through the lower string hole. This line is where the whirligig has been bent and since straightened. There appears to have been 29 teeth present, but several of the teeth have been folded over and worn down.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E96D5B
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy probable two faced doll's head of Late Post Medieval Dating (AD 1800 to AD 1900). The probable doll's head consists of a flattened oval, extending downwards into a narrow neck, with flattened shoulders. The front and reverse faces are flattened with no decoration. Probable faces made from triangular notches removed to depict eyes and mouth are on both sides, indicating it may represent Janus - a two faced Roman God of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. The shoulder have been circular and wo…
Created on: Friday 30th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 30th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-08BC67
Object type: PLAQUE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy plaque depicting a hunting scene of Post Medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1900). The plaque is irregular in shape, it consists of a moulded scene depicting a winged cupid, riding a possible dragon right, blowing a hunting horn. Wings are outstretched behind. The reverse is flat. It measures 35.7 mm in length, 50.1 mm wide and 6.2 mm thick. It weighs 26.3 g. The plaque is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Winged cupids tend to be depicted in artwork during the 18th Century, therefore this plaque, a probable furniture fitting, is lik…
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-8BAD00
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead bi-convex decorated spindle whorl of Medieval to early post-Medieval date (AD 1100-1500). The spindle whorl is sub circular in shape, and lentoid in cross section. The central hole is circular and the internal diameter of the hole measures 8.4mm. The upper face is decorated with moulded different shaped patterns and the initials MB. The lower face is also decorated with moulded patterns, including a grid of four squares and a heart motif.  The whorl is a brown colour, with an even surface patina.  Measurements: d…
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-62DDD9
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy pilgrims ampulla, of medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500). It is sub rectangular in shape, with an incomplete horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck, and circular body. Decoration is faintly present on both sides. The obverse is undistinct but has a cross hatched background, and the reverse depicts a large leaf design inside cross hatching. A casting ridge is present around the sides of the ampulla. Both front and back are damaged. Inside the ampulla are two complete and one broken copper alloy pins. The pins are all of the sam…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-946BC2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy weight, probably from a net or line of unknown dating, probably Medieval to Modern in dating (AD 1200 - AD 1900). The weight is sub-cylindrical, with a central swelling. A single circular shaped hole is set off centre with an internal diameter of 3.6 mm. It measures 14.6 mm in length and has a diameter of 18.2 mm. It weighs 24.6 g (0.87 oz). It is a dark grey colour, with an uneven patina across the surface. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface. Sev…
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4F8063
Object type: SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two complete Russian bale seals of the Cross-in-Shield type, of 18th to 19th Century AD dating. Both seals are of the same type, with a cross-in-shield within a beaded border on the obverse. On one seal, it is possible to see six pellets in the top left quarter and five in the top right quarter. The reverse bears the ligated initials WB and the number 9K beneath. They are of the 'bulla' type of seal, where there is space for two wires or strings to pass through the seal as opposed to discs and rivets. The first one has a diameter of 19.9 mm and is 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2020
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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-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-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-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-0DD2CB
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy bi convex decorated spindle whorl, of probly the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1100 - c. AD 1450. The spindle whorl is broadly circular in shape, and lentoid in section. Both the upper and lower faces have been decorated with the raised decoration. The raised decoration comprises of a four petalled fern or leaf, with diagonal lines between different designs elements. The central hole is circular in shape and has been cast / set roughly centrally. It has a internal diameter of 6.8 mm. The whorl measures 23.6 mm in diameter and has a thickness of…
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brereton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-0D6546
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy possible Fishing weight, of probably the Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1000 - c. AD 1500. The weight is broadly triangular in plan and oval in section. The object has a a broadly trefoil shaped projection from the top, which appears to have been broken and is probably the remains of the suspension loop. The front and reversed faces have been with two triangular shaped grooves either side of a central triangular ridge, giving a fluted effect. It measures 37.7 mm in length, and is 9.8 mm wide at the top and is 21.7 mm wide at the base. It has …
Created on: Monday 26th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brereton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B566AB
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead button or possible fabric weight of uncertain date, possibly Post Medieval, circa AD 1600 - 1900. The object is hexagonal in form and has two circular perforations in the centre suggesting that it was used as a button. The object has a mid-cream coloured patina. The object has been bent and distorted possibly in the plough soil The object is similar in size and weight to SWYOR-495286 discovered in Yorkshire which is suggested as possibly too large and heavy to fasten clothing, so may have been a hem weight for a large item such as curtains. The object measures 54.58 mm di…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B214E4
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 7.75 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with an irregular design in light relief. the pattern includes a heart form, pellets and possible letters. Some of the original detail has been worn. The surface of the spindle whorl has a brown coloured smooth patina. There are many spindle whorls recorded on the database, (WMID-B20F07) was discovered nearby and has similar d…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B20F07
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 8.22 mm in diameter. Both faces have been decorated with an irregular design in light relief. the pattern includes a heart form, pellets and possible letters. Some of the original detail has been worn. The surface of the spindle whorl has a cream coloured patina. There are many spindle whorls recorded on the database, (WMID-B214E4 was discovered nearby and has similar decoratio…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B1E7B8
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1100-1600). In plan the spindle whorl is sub-circular and in profile is bi-convex. There is a central sub-circular perforation which is 9.03mm in diameter. One face has been decorated with a raised cast design consisting of a repeating pattern of radiating ribs with pellets in between, although the original detail is now very worn. The opposing face has a circumferential rib in light relief, again the surfaces have been worn. The surface of the spindle whorl has a cream to grey in coloured patina. There are man…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2017
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