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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, WMID1119 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Cast lead bust. Facing forwards. High relief features form the face. The face has a high forehead, the eyes are round, quite 'puffy' cheeks. The lower portion of the face is missing. There is also a ridge along the top of the forehead which is broken. The reverse is flat.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, WMID1119 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. WMID1119. [Mapped feature: #27390 WMID1119]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. WMID1119.

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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 2:01PM