Record ID: LVPL-3E48B7
Object type: HOOKED TAG
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver hooked tag of early medieval date. The hooked tag comprises a flat, circular plate with a single, circular perforation in the centre of the upper edge, and an integral hook protruding from the centre of the lower edge. The hook curves backwards underneath the tag, and is sharp and complete. The upper surface of the plate is incised with a cruciform motif, with small areas of niello inlay preserved, particularly at the edge nearest the hook. Hooked tags are all-purpose fasteners, used to secure small bags or purses as well as clothing in the early medieval period. The…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Monday 8th August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tattenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-E17C12
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end, of later Medieval date (1200-1450). The strap end is cast in one piece with the decorated terminal shaped like a fleur-de-lis being cut and filed into shape. In plan, profile and cross section the strap-end is broadly sub-rectangular. One terminal is wrought to form a lis with a globular spearhead shaped head and angular horizontal projections forming the side fleurs / petals. The opposite terminal is broken; the break is old and patinated suggesting damage in antiquity. It is at this point that the two plates divide forming a '
Created on: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Farndon', grid reference and parish protected.