2024-03-28T09:27:37+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results46220Cheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-A3E1D8.jpg435532012From finderGood1122661PMUnitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435531900Restricted Accessx410472634600659.9Cheshire East106272020-02-21T11:26:03ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
A cast copper alloy and iron furnature fitting in the shape of a cup dating to the post-medieval period. The object is probably a caster to retain a wheel or ball allowing a heavy item of furnature to be moved with ease.
The object is circular in plan with sloping sides and a turned out rim. On the base of the object within the is a lump of iron corrosion which obscures a rivet and a white adhering substance. The sides are decorated on the outside with an incised line just below the rim and two above the base of the object. There are three equally spaced holes in the sides round the rim, all intersecting with the line below the rim. These are countersunk from the outside. The object has a mid-brown patina around the base which has broken away from the rest of the cup which is light green in colour.
The iron rivet in the centre of the base of this object would have fixed the caster to a piece of furniture. The countersunk holes suggest that something inside the cup was attached with screws.
Similar examples which can be found on the PAS database are NLM-346571 and SWYOR-E2FC30.
Vanessa Oakden30.067SandbachLVPL-A3FF035285461POST MEDIEVALFURNITURE FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-5285461143.386LVPL-A3E1D8Complete1875x41047images/voakden/1403300PAS509A3E1D001F7C42012-11-07T10:55:26ZCertainx4104712012-07-31T23:00:00Z362POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41431PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:57.525ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-061903.jpg435532012From finderGood1121461BA27Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL43553-800Restricted Accessx1371226346005168.2Cheshire East106272012-09-13T15:29:32ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An almost complete cast copper alloy socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The object can be classified as the Ewart Park phase of metalwork.
The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge expanding outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and worn which occurred both in recent and ancient times. The cutting edge measures 46mm in width and is 3mm thick.
The socket has a sub square mouth (internal width 27mm, internal length 25mm, external width 38mm, external length 34mm and the wall of the mouth is 4-5mm thick). The top of the socket shows evidence of recent damage, probably due to the plough. The socket is 49mm deep and the insides are smooth. Around the mouth of the socket is a moulded collar.
On the front and back of the axe, is a single central rib which extends along the socket towards the blade. The ribs are worn and fade out before the sides of the axe start to expand to form the cutting edge. The front and back faces of the axe are very slightly faceted at the socket end.
Along the centre of each side of the axe is a pronounced casting seam. The seams have not been filed and one shows recent damage. One side of the axe has a semi circular moulded side loop. The loop measures 8mm in width, 19mm in length and is 4mm thick. It is D-shaped in cross-section. The casting seam runs over the side loop.
The object has a dark brown patina and is in good condition. The object can be classified as the Ewart park phase of metal work which corresponds with metalworking phases X - XII, or Needham Periods 6-7, dating from about 1150-750 CAL BC. This axe is likely to date from about 1000 - 800 BC.
Vanessa Oakden807SandbachLVPL-063438520186Ewart park2SOCKETED AXEHEADRestricted Accessfinds-52018611466LVPL-061903Incomplete-1000images/voakden/1396485PAS505061900015BD42012-09-12T11:18:56ZCertain12012-06-30T23:00:00Z2BRONZE AGECopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:53.561ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-94BAA3.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1121461MD8.38Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL435531400Restricted Accessx142212634600831.9Cheshire East110952012-02-21T11:55:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast lead ampulla dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The bowl is semi-circular and the neck which has been damaged and is incomplete is rectangular in cross-section. The neck of the object has been folded back on each side to open the ampulla. The handles which would have connected the neck of the object to the body have broken away with just a small scar remaining on one side. One surface of the ampulla is decorated with a fleur-de-lis either side of which is one pellet. The opposite face is decorated with a crown above an open spiral. The edges of each side of the bowl is decorated with a zigzag pattern.
Brian Spencer, formerly Senior Keeper at the Museum of London, who made a life-time study of ampullae, has written: 'Ampullae or miniature phials were an important kind of souvenir. Generally flask-shaped, but with a narrow, flattish section, they were designed to contain a dose of the thaumaturgic water that was dispensed to pilgrims at many shrines and holy wells. Ampullae were made of tin or lead or tin-lead alloy and were provided with a pair of handles or loops so that they could be suspended from a cord or chain around the wearer's neck. Coming into use in the last quarter of the twelfth century, they were, in England, almost the only kind of pilgrim souvenir to be had during the thirteenth century. They were nevertheless available at a number of shrines, and thanks to returning pilgrims or to local entrepreneurs, probably featured as secondary relics in virtually every thirteenth-century English parish church.
Vanessa Oakden34.3525SandbachLVPL-94C0D64858951AMPULLARestricted Accessfinds-4858951132.616LVPL-94BAA3Incomplete1200images/voakden/1367969PAS4F294BAA00157F42012-02-01T14:26:50ZCertain12011-11-01T00:00:00Z1MEDIEVALLead Alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:32.855ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-801163.jpg435532011Centred on parishGood1121461MD2.54Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435531600Restricted Accessx14221263460082.5Cheshire East106272012-02-21T12:37:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy belt or box mount dating to the late Medieval period. The object consists of a narrow bar with a pierced palmate terminal at either end. The object is D-shaped in cross-section and has a dark green patina. It is in good condition. A similar example is no.1789, p19, Crummy, (1988).
Vanessa Oakden41.727SandbachLVPL-8014D64855961MOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-4855961110.556LVPL-801163Complete1400images/voakden/1367730PAS4F28011600163C42012-01-31T14:56:22ZCertain12011-11-01T00:00:00Z2MEDIEVALCopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:32.57ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered1Certain2643743Metal detectorLVPL-7FDB63.jpg435532011Centred on parishGoodCharles_II_of_England1331121461PM0.79Unitary AuthorityCertain422681LVPL4355318.06Restricted Accessx41047263460081.5Cheshire East11728Threepence2012-04-16T10:06:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Silver threepence of Charles II, (1660-1685).
Obverse: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA; laureate and draped bust right.
Reverse: 1679 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crown above interlocked Cs.
Spink no. 3386.
Vanessa OakdenCharles II of England22Sandbach3307LVPL-7FEC05485586Laureate and draped bust right.1679 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX11COINRestricted Accessfinds-48558611Threepence: Charles II (S 3385 - 3386)26352940London61LVPL-7FDB63Complete1679images/voakden/13775821PAS4F27FDB60015BD42012-01-31T14:41:58ZCrown above interlocked Cs.Certain2Regular2011-11-01T00:00:00ZCertain2POST MEDIEVALSilver41431x177311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ModernCertainCAROLVS II DEI GRATIACivil Parish192022-07-14T07:10:32.558ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-98D508.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1121461MD1.51Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435531500Restricted Accessx14221263460081.7Cheshire East106272012-02-08T12:06:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Small cast copper alloy mount in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The object is flat. The tip of one side petal has broken. The upper face is decorated with a foliate design and is corroded. A single rivet projects from the central petal and is corroded. The reverse of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina.
Vanessa Oakden19.437SandbachLVPL-98D7854830081MOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-4830081119.846LVPL-98D508Complete1100images/voakden/1365704PAS4F198D50001F6A42012-01-20T15:50:44ZCertain12011-09-17T23:00:00Z1MEDIEVALCopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:29.556ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-98CCC5.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareGood1121461MD2.1Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435531500Restricted Accessx14221263460086Cheshire East106272012-02-08T12:06:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy mount in the form of a fleur-de-lis dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). Each side petal curves downwards and is complete. The central petal is bevelled. The base of the object is oval with a raised central rectangular panel. In the centre of the panel is a horizontal groove. To each side of the panel is a drilled circular hole. There is a small oval projection at the centre of the base. To the rear of the object is a central lug with iron corrosion. The outer face has been filed and has a dark green patina.
Vanessa Oakden34.787SandbachLVPL-98CEA04830061MOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-4830061129.346LVPL-98CCC5Complete1100images/voakden/1365702PAS4F198CCC001A5142012-01-20T15:48:32ZCertain12011-09-17T23:00:00Z2MEDIEVALCopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:29.555ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCastROMAN1Metal detectorLVPL-98C248.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareGood1121461RO1.42Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL4355370Restricted Accessx41218263460083.4Cheshire East106272020-05-20T11:34:52ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy Roman Hod Hill type brooch, dating to the first century. The object is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The head is hinged and broken, the metal would have been rolled forward over an axis bar. The brooch tapers to three rectangular collars before narrowing at the waist. Three more transverse rectangular collars decorate the bow before it tapers towards the foot. The foot is missing and only a small amount of the catchplate remains on the reverse. The hinge and pin are missing. The remains of gilding can be seen on each face of the object. It has a brown patina. 43-70AD.
Heather Beeton39.687SandbachLVPL-98C3F1483003Hod Hill1Mackreth (2011) HOD HILL 3.a Plate 92ROMANBROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-483003118.736LVPL-98C248Incomplete43x41218images/voakden/1365696PAS4F198C24001F3F42012-01-20T15:45:41ZCertainx4121812011-09-17T23:00:00Z212ROMANCopper alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:29.546ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-98B696.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareGood1121461MD8.08Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355322.651500Restricted Accessx142212634600819.5Cheshire East110952012-02-08T12:05:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast lead spindle whorl probably dating to the Medieval period, (1100-1500). The object is circular in plan and conical. It has a large central circular perforation. The upper face is decorated with decorative ridges which radiate out from the perforation. The lower face is flat and undecorated. It has a white patina.
Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1066-1500.Vanessa Oakden25SandbachLVPL-98B8864830011SPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-483001116LVPL-98B696Complete1100images/voakden/1365695PAS4F198B69001C6842012-01-20T15:42:34ZCertain12011-09-17T23:00:00Z2MEDIEVALLead Alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:29.543ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-987E50.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareGood1121461PM2.09Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435531700Restricted Accessx41047263460088.1Cheshire East106272012-02-08T12:04:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy mount dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is asymmetrical and flat. The obverse is decorated with a foliate design. On the rear of the object are two integral lugs. The object has a dark green patina and can be dated to the 17th century. Similar examples can be found on p35, Read, (2001).
Vanessa Oakden44.627SandbachLVPL-9881224829951MOUNTRestricted Accessfinds-4829951122.46LVPL-987E50Complete1600images/voakden/1365691PAS4F1987E50010F042012-01-20T15:27:33ZCertain12011-09-17T23:00:00Z2POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:29.523ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-986D14.jpg435532011Generated from computer mapping softwareGood1121461PM1.4Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL435531700Restricted Accessx41047263460082.7Cheshire East106272012-02-08T12:02:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy one-piece hook dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-oval in plan and convex. It is decorated with openwork moulded-relief. The attachment end terminates with a rounded knop. The opposite end terminates with a broken suspension-loop above which are three transverse ridges. Near the knop is a circular rivet hole while in the centre of the object are three transverse holes. The central hole has been damaged. Grooves run the length of the object. Below the central holes are two transverse grooves. The object has a dark green patina and the remains of gilding can be seen. A similar example is no.811, p226, Read, (2008). It can be dated from the early Post-Medieval period.Vanessa Oakden31.757SandbachLVPL-9873074829941DRESS HOOKRestricted Accessfinds-4829941112.636LVPL-986D14Incomplete1500images/voakden/1365690PAS4F1986D100177442012-01-20T15:22:57ZCertain12011-09-07T23:00:00Z2POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:29.522ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-E13493.jpg435532011Centred on parishFair1121461PM2.13Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL435531650Restricted Accessx41047263460083.9Cheshire East106272017-09-08T16:35:28ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
An incomplete copper alloy sword hanger dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is irregular in plan and flat. The outer face is decorated with a foliate design and the reverse is flat. There is a small rivet hole at one end of the object for attachment. The opposite end which terminates in a break would have had a hooked projection. The object has a dark green patina.
A similar example which can be found on the database is LVPL-D09037.
Robert Webley28.27SandbachLVPL-E15463476229sword belt fitting1POST MEDIEVALSTRAP FITTINGRestricted Accessfinds-4762291118.56LVPL-E13493Incomplete1500x41047images/voakden/1359351PAS4EDE13490015BD42011-12-06T13:06:17ZCertainx4104712011-08-31T23:00:00Z361POST MEDIEVALCopper alloy41431PM1Circa36http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/POST MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:22.885ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorLVPL-E00585.jpg435532011Centred on parishFair1121461RO11.12Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL4355324.061700Restricted Accessx412182634600823.8Cheshire East110952012-01-05T16:50:00ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast lead spindle whorl dating from the Roman to the Post-Medeival period, (43-1700). The object is circular in plan and biconical. The object has a central circurlar perforation with an internal diameter of 8.50mm. On one face the object is decorated with oval and linear mouldings which radiate out from the central perforation. These are worn and can not be clearly made out. On the opposite face the object is decorated with two raised pellets. On either side of these pellets are two lozenge shaped mouldings which are made up of four smaller lozenges. The outer circumfrance is decorated with a moulded ridge. The object has a mid-white patina.
Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the Medieval period c.1066-1500.
Vanessa Oakden25SandbachLVPL-E011734761881POST MEDIEVALSPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-476188116LVPL-E00585Incomplete43x41047images/voakden/1359314PAS4EDE005800198142011-12-06T11:45:29ZCertainx4121812011-08-31T23:00:00Z361ROMANLead Alloy41431RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:22.851Z1Cheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-51A341.jpg435532011From finderGood1121461RO22.6Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL4355365Restricted Accessx412182634600839.7Cheshire East106272020-03-21T14:52:10ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Cast copper alloy dolphin brooch dating from 43-65AD. The object is almost complete and in very good condition. The bow rises from the top of the wings sweeping in an arc towards the foot. It is gently curved in profile. The wings are tubular with a raised stop-ridge at either end.
The object is decorated with a central rib running the length of the bow. The top half of this rib is smooth and undecorated while running from the centre of the bow to the foot it is decorated with small inverted V-shaped grooves. Either side of this rib is a groove followed by another rib which are also decorated with the inverted V-shaped groove resulting in rows of small triangular decoration. Either side of these ribs is a panel containing concentric 'ring-and-boss' decoration. This also runs the length of the bow. The remains of silvering can be seen on the front of the bow.
The foot of the brooch is decorated with two horizontal ribs which are notched. Below these is a large circular horizontal ridge with a central groove. On the bottom of the foot is a small circular boss.
The catchplate is large and almost complete. On one face of the catchplate a grooved border runs from the top down along the curve and terminates at the right-angle. Within this groove are V-shaped grooves. The edge of the vertical section of the catchplate is decorated with a raised ridge which is in turn decorated with small horizontal grooves. The catchplate and reverse of the brooch is silvered.
The iron spring remains attached within the wings and is secured by an iron access bar. The spring is corroded. The pin is missing. The object has a dark green patina and is in very good condition.
Kevin Leahy73.347SandbachLVPL-51AAA2472636Dolphin1BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-4726361130.866LVPL-51A341Complete43images/voakden/1355673PAS4EC51A3400123A32011-11-17T14:29:08ZCertain12011-08-31T23:00:00Z1Potential for inclusion in Britannia2ROMANCopper alloy414311Circahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/CertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:20.047ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered1Metal detector435532011From finderFairEdward_III_of_England1121461MD0.59Unitary AuthorityCertain2207LVPL4355322.141377Restricted Accessx14221263460051.8Cheshire East117282013-07-11T21:14:20ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Silver halfgroat of Edward III, (1327-1377).
Obverse: EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL F FR; crowned bust facing.
Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV, CIVITAS LONDON; long cross dividing legend.
Post-Treaty period 1369-1377
North 1287.
Vanessa OakdenEdward III of England22Sandbach1768LVPL-00B865469581Crowned bust facing.POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV, CIVITAS LONDON11COINRestricted Accessfinds-46958111Halfgroat: Edward III, 4th coinage, post-treaty (N 1287-1290)6LVPL-00A7F6Incomplete1369images/voakden/1PAS4EB00A7F001C0342011-11-01T15:04:34ZLong cross dividing legend.Certain2Regular2011-08-31T23:00:00Z1MEDIEVALSilver414311CircaEnglish coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377CertainEDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL F FRCivil Parish152022-07-14T07:10:17.479ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered1Certain2653877Metal detector435532011From finderGoodEdward_I_of_England471121461MD0.74Unitary AuthorityCertain220551LVPL4355318.02Restricted Accessx14221263460051.4Cheshire East11728Penny2013-07-11T21:22:11ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Silver penny of Edward I, (1272-1307).
Obverse: EDW R ANGL' DNS HYB; crowned bust facing.
Reverse: CIVITAS CANTOR; long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter.
Class 2a.
1280AD
Vanessa OakdenEdward I of England22Sandbach1777LVPL-008203469578Crowned bust facing.CIVITAS CANTOR11COINRestricted Accessfinds-46957811Edwardian class 2a (N 1014)26383840Canterbury62LVPL-0073A012Incomplete1280images/voakden/11PAS4EB0073A0010A542011-11-01T14:50:36ZLong cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter.Certain2Regular2011-08-31T23:00:00ZProbably2MEDIEVALSilver41431x258141CircaEnglish coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278CertainEDW R ANGL’ DNS HYBCivil Parish142022-07-14T07:10:17.472ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered1Certain6286786Metal detector435532011From finderFairElizabeth_I_of_England14051121461PM0.66Unitary AuthorityCertain222281LVPL4355318.72Restricted Accessx41047263460051.4Cheshire East11728Threepence2013-09-07T21:09:01ZReturned to finderNorth WestCirca
Silver threepence of Elizabeth I, (1558-1603).
Obverse: ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA; crowned bust left, large rose behind.
Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV; long cross over shield, 1566 above.
North no: 1998
Vanessa OakdenElizabeth I of England22Sandbach2366LVPL-004591469576Crowned bust left, large rose behind.POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV81COINRestricted Accessfinds-46957611Threepence: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 1998)26346668The Tower of London 61LVPL-0042B512Incomplete1566images/voakden/11PAS4EB0042B0019DA42011-11-01T14:37:31ZLong cross over shield, 1566 above.Certain2PortcullisClipped2011-09-07T23:00:00ZCertain1POST MEDIEVALSilver41431x345001CircaEnglish coin early Modern 1489 - 1660CertainELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINACivil Parish172022-07-14T07:10:17.463Z4Cheshire East10Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorHESH-C63901.jpeg43553From finder111225312011T396MD4.2Unitary AuthorityCertain4HESH4355326.61500Restricted Accessx14221263460079.94Cheshire East108922013-07-16T16:25:09ZReturned to landowner after being disclaimed as TreasureNorth WestCirca
Treasure Case 2011-T396: Specialist Report
Sanbach Area, Cheshire: Gold Brooch
Date: Medieval (1300-1500)
Finder: Mr XXXXXXX
Date of discovery: 11th June 2011
Circumstances of discovery: While searching with a metal detector
Description:
A gold 'annular' style brooch. In plan the brooch is an irregular oval (being heart shaped), in cross section the hoop of the brooch varies from circular to lentoid (a flattened oval). The outer frame is deliberately heart shaped with a recessed narrowed bar to which a gold pin (present) is attached. The hinge is flush with the frame and easily rotates on the bar. The pin is complete; it is aligned vertically and rests in a recessed groove at the base of the internal hoop. The pin is rectangular in plan and cross section; it is triangular in profile. The lower part of the brooch is decorated in an intricate and well crafted design, consisting of two joined hands. The lower part of the frame of the brooch is designed to represent the lower arms. The pin of the brooch rests within the palm of one of the hands. The two hands are different in design, and realised in detail. The hands are grasped with the thumbs overlapping the externally depicted fingers. The lower arms are sleeved, each hand differently, the 'male' hand has a short sleeve cut at the wrist, whilst the 'female' sleeve extends over the upper hand and is flared (trumpet shaped). The external edge of the frame is decorated with a series of projecting studs, presumably representing square shaped buttons. On both sleeves these are graduated starting with larger studs on the forearm gutting smaller toward the wrist.
Dimensions:
Diameter 26.6mm, width 22.6mm, thickness 4.2mm weight 9.94 grams: internal diameter: 14.1mm x 15.2mm.
Discussion and Dating:
A number of heart shaped brooch are known from the later medieval period; these are produced in precious and base medals. This example is unusual in that it combines two common medieval features; the clasped hands and the heart shape. A similar designed annular or ring brooches with clasped hands was reported as treasure from Winwick, Cheshire (2005-T549) and a more oval brooch with projecting hands clasped in prayer were also classed as treasure from Breadshall, Derbyshire (2006-T119). An inscribed heart shaped brooch of similar shape was also declared treasure from Isle-Cum-Langley, Leicestershire (2009-T550). All three of these brooches date to the period 1300-1500, most probably 1350-1450 AD. The iconography of this brooch indicates it being associated as a betrothal or lovers gift. The workmanship and metal is also of the highest calibre. A direct comparison with all three diagnostic elements (the heart shape, detailed sleeves, and clasped hands) has not been found; however all the features present indicate a later medieval brooch.
Metal Content:
I believe that the precious metal content (gold) of the brooch fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10%.
References:
Herepath, N and Robinson J. 2008: Medieval Gold Brooch 2005-T549 in Treasure Annular Report 2005-2006 DCMS, London
Robinson J: 2008 Medieval Gold Brooch 2006-T119 in Treasure Annular Report 2005-2006 DCMS, London
Robinson J and Scott W: 2010: Treasure report on PAS database for 2009-T550
see internet link below (http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/270521)
Peter Reavill
Finds Liaison Officer, Portable Antiquities Scheme
July 2011
Peter Reavill123SandbachHESH-C682114513853BROOCHRestricted Accessfinds-4513851122.48HESH-C63901Complete1300images/preavill/1335833PAS4E0C639000117832011-06-30T12:52:48ZCertainx1422111Regional importanceMEDIEVALGold41431MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:10:07.409ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-A1A372.jpg43553200812269MD5.52Unitary AuthorityCertain4LVPL435531500Restricted Accessx1422126.3Cheshire East110942011-02-24T13:14:58ZNorth WestMeadieval cast lead spindle whorl. It has an offset conical shape. It has a white patina and a large central preforation.Daniel Pett14.299SandbachLVPL-A1ACD82420071SPINDLE WHORLRestricted Accessfinds-2420071121.86LVPL-A1A372Complete1100images/voakden/1197568001495A1AC9019EF42008-12-30T12:57:45ZCertainx1422112008-07-31T23:00:00Z0MEDIEVALLead41431MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:21.74ZCheshire East100Unitary AuthorityCast1Metal detectorLVPL-A18A24.jpg435532008From a paper map12269MD3.16Unitary AuthorityCertain2LVPL435531300Restricted Accessx142211.8Cheshire East106272011-02-24T13:14:58ZNorth WestMedieval copper alloy buckle. It has a thick outside edge which widens into a distinct tab. It has an integral plate and is similar to Meols type 6.Daniel Pett13.877SandbachLVPL-A194C32420061BUCKLERestricted Accessfinds-2420061121.396LVPL-A18A24Incomplete1200images/voakden/1197567001495A194701BDD42008-12-30T12:51:19ZCertainx1422112008-07-31T23:00:00Z0MEDIEVALCopper alloy41431MD1Circa29http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/MEDIEVALCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:21.74Z