Find Spot record 15773/1 - Find From Land Near Whitehall Farm
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Summary
A cast lead bust of unknown origin and probably dating from the medieval or post medieval periods.
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Full Description
<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, WMID1266 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
The item is a cast lead bust. The bust has short hair - there is no detail. The facial features are very worn but are very similar to Afro-Caribbean features. The neck has a flared ridge. Beneath this is a circular sectioned stem from which there is a sub-square sectioned stem. There is a casting seam running from 'ear to ear'. The surface of the item is now a shiny beige colour.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, WMID1266 (Web Site). SCH5176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 86 60 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 15 2023 1:58PM