Find Spot record 1780 - Malpas Torcs

<1> The Society of Antiquities (London), 1770 - 1992, Archaeologia, Vol.27 Appendix. p.400-1, Egerton P (Journal/Periodical). SCH307.

In 1831 two twisted gold coiled bracelets or armlets were found whilst digging the foundations of a cottage between Egerton and Hampton Halls.

<2> Davey P & Forster E, 1975, Bronze Age Metalwork from Lancashire and Cheshire, no.153/154 (Monograph). SCH488.

In 1831 two twisted gold coiled bracelets, both of the same type, or armlets were found in digging the foundations of a cottage between Egerton and Hampton Halls. Both were exhibited to the Society of Antiquaries of London by Sir Philip Egerton, bart. on 28 April 1836.

<3> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, Vol.I p.102 (Book). SCH3556.

Hoard comprising twisted gold spiral armlet, round -sectioned terminals intact; twisted gold spiral armlet, terminal and four coils. Manchester Museum 148B.

<4> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1886, Roman Cheshire: A Description of Roman Remains in the County of Chester, p.313 (Book). SCH2878.

Two armilla, or bracelets of gold, found in 1829 or 1831 (accounts differ), whilst digging the foundation of a cottage between Egerton and Hampton Halls, only a mile from where the Bickley tabula was discovered. Attributes a Roman date.

<5> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, no.444 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<6> Hughes H, 1857, On an Ancient Gold Corslet Discovered Near Mold, p.366-7 (Article in Journal). SCH8999.

Two beautiful armillae or bracelets, also of gold, were dug up between Egerton Hall and Hampton, Cheshire, in 1819, and now embellish the private museum of Sir P. de M. Grey Egerton, Bart. M.P., at Oulton Park.

<7> Royal Archaeological Institute, 1845-Present, Archaeological Journal, Vol.V p.342 (Journal/Periodical). SCH338.

An armilla, whose size suggests it was designed for a man. Of pure gold and found in Cheshire.

<8> Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, 1883 -, Transactions of the Lancashire & Cheshire Antiquarian Society, vol.50 p.95 (Journal/Periodical). SCH3293.

Two twisted gold torcs found whilst excavating for a cottage near the site of Egerton Old Hall in 1831. Probably dating from the middle Bronze Age.

<9> Shone W, 1911, Prehistoric Man in Cheshire, p.85 (Book). SCH2710.

<10> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ55 SW 5 (Index). SCH2487.

<11> Halstead J, 2005, Bronze Age Settlement in the Welsh Marches, p.45 (Monograph). SCH6796.

<12> Forde-Johnston, J, 1960, Two armillae from Cheshire, p.237-8 (Article in Journal). SCH6797.

<13> Taylor, Joan J, 1980, Bronze Age Goldwork of the British Isles, p.62, 78; pls.38-41 (Book). SCH6798.